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by sodhat Mon 13 May 2013, 10:59 am

Olly wrote:Soddy where would you say West Ham need to improve over the summer?!

In order of priority:

Striker - either sign Carroll and another, or sign two new ones because we are toothless without new signings.
Full backs - both sides need upgrading. Joey O'Brien and Guy Demel aren't going to get it done most days.
Goalkeeper - Jaaskelainen put together an OK season but he got away with a lot.
Right wing - Jarvis is fine on the left, but we need someone other than Vaz Te on the right hand side. The man doesn't know what he wants to do with the ball until he's done it. Prefer Cole in AM.
Centre mid - depending on Diame staying we may need two, but we definitely could do with more depth.
CB - same as above.

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 10:59 am

Lampard does have more Balloon door votes, its true.

That said Lampard is a superb player, but Scholes is the best of his era good.

by **Afro** Mon 13 May 2013, 11:00 am

Marky wrote:Controversial statement while we're comparing players, based on his goalscoring feats in the last 10 years, I rate Frank Lampard over Paul Scholes.

You are the sole reason why we have never won anything since 1966

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 11:00 am

Gonna have to replace the mighty Carlton Cole Whistle

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 11:01 am

While we're at it, lets continue the #playerswithmorePLwinnersmedalsthanstevengerrard competition

by Fernando Mon 13 May 2013, 11:02 am

GSC wrote:Gonna have to replace the mighty Carlton Cole

So their going to buy a 2 year to do that Whistle

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 May 2013, 11:02 am

sodhat wrote:
Olly wrote:Soddy where would you say West Ham need to improve over the summer?!

In order of priority:

Striker - either sign Carroll and another, or sign two new ones because we are toothless without new signings.
Full backs - both sides need upgrading. Joey O'Brien and Guy Demel aren't going to get it done most days.
Goalkeeper - Jaaskelainen put together an OK season but he got away with a lot.
Right wing - Jarvis is fine on the left, but we need someone other than Vaz Te on the right hand side. The man doesn't know what he wants to do with the ball until he's done it. Prefer Cole in AM.
Centre mid - depending on Diame staying we may need two, but we definitely could do with more depth.
CB - same as above.

Words cannot describe how disappointed I will be if Joey O'Brien is not the starting FB for West Ham next season

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 11:04 am

Fernando wrote:
GSC wrote:Gonna have to replace the mighty Carlton Cole

So their going to buy a 2 year to do that

That'll be a mightily developed 2 year old. I'm going to assume he's genetically altered by the Chinese

by sodhat Mon 13 May 2013, 11:05 am

Olly wrote:
sodhat wrote:
Olly wrote:Soddy where would you say West Ham need to improve over the summer?!

In order of priority:

Striker - either sign Carroll and another, or sign two new ones because we are toothless without new signings.
Full backs - both sides need upgrading. Joey O'Brien and Guy Demel aren't going to get it done most days.
Goalkeeper - Jaaskelainen put together an OK season but he got away with a lot.
Right wing - Jarvis is fine on the left, but we need someone other than Vaz Te on the right hand side. The man doesn't know what he wants to do with the ball until he's done it. Prefer Cole in AM.
Centre mid - depending on Diame staying we may need two, but we definitely could do with more depth.
CB - same as above.

Words cannot describe how disappointed I will be if Joey O'Brien is not the starting FB for West Ham next season

He can't be. We must be able to sign a full back from somewhere. Any full back.

I'd get rid of Taylor, Cole, Demel, McCartney, Jaask, maybe Nolan if someone would give us cash for him.

I'd also let Jordan Spence get a look in at RB. It's been ages since our famous academy actually delivered anyone. I hear a lot about Rob Hall, George Moncur but never see them blooded.

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 11:05 am

Jordan Spence, FM god

by Fernando Mon 13 May 2013, 11:07 am

GSC wrote:
Fernando wrote:
GSC wrote:Gonna have to replace the mighty Carlton Cole

So their going to buy a 2 year to do that

That'll be a mightily developed 2 year old. I'm going to assume he's genetically altered by the Chinese

No just a normal 2 year old they only need someone to wonder aimlessly and not control a ball and not get it anywhere near the goal

by Marky Mon 13 May 2013, 11:08 am

BigFellasAfro wrote:
Marky wrote:Controversial statement while we're comparing players, based on his goalscoring feats in the last 10 years, I rate Frank Lampard over Paul Scholes.

You are the sole reason why we have never won anything since 1966

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 11:09 am

Fernando wrote:
GSC wrote:
Fernando wrote:
GSC wrote:Gonna have to replace the mighty Carlton Cole

So their going to buy a 2 year to do that

That'll be a mightily developed 2 year old. I'm going to assume he's genetically altered by the Chinese

No just a normal 2 year old they only need someone to wonder aimlessly and not control a ball and not get it anywhere near the goal

So Chamakh?

by sodhat Mon 13 May 2013, 11:09 am

GSC wrote:Jordan Spence, FM god

If he is genuinely not better than Joey O Brien he should retire right now.

by Marky Mon 13 May 2013, 11:09 am

#PlayersWithMorePremierLeagueMedalsThanStevenGerrard

Tim Flowers

by Fernando Mon 13 May 2013, 11:11 am

GSC wrote:
Fernando wrote:
GSC wrote:
Fernando wrote:
GSC wrote:Gonna have to replace the mighty Carlton Cole

So their going to buy a 2 year to do that

That'll be a mightily developed 2 year old. I'm going to assume he's genetically altered by the Chinese

No just a normal 2 year old they only need someone to wonder aimlessly and not control a ball and not get it anywhere near the goal
So Chamakh?

Simon Cox - Flop at PL level Whistle

by sodhat Mon 13 May 2013, 11:12 am

David Batty
Lee Sharpe
Luke Chadwick Laugh

by Marky Mon 13 May 2013, 11:14 am

Technically Kenny Dalglish (as Blackburn manager)

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Mon 13 May 2013, 11:15 am

sodhat wrote:
GSC wrote:Jordan Spence, FM god

If he is genuinely not better than Joey O Brien he should retire right now.

Joey O'Brien > Kyle Walker

by sodhat Mon 13 May 2013, 11:16 am

This is nice, from Carlo Ancelotti:

My admiration for Sir Alex Ferguson comes from knowing him. He won it all. He’s a symbol, a legend and a hero for Manchester United. But at the same time he’s humble, modest and still has the passion of a child in carrying out his work. It’s not the least bit easy to remain yourself once you become successful. But he pulled it off, and this is perhaps his greatest success. I don’t remember the exact moment I met him for the first time, but I know we hit it off immediately. We were adversaries. At times I won and at times he won, but we were never enemies. At the end of each game we’d enjoy a good glass of wine and a laugh. I even gave him a bottle of Ornellaia after I had won against him, and we drank it together chatting like old friends. This is the kind of football I like, and that Sir Alex likes as well. For us coaches, Ferguson’s adventure is a model to be followed. I think his greatest achievement was transmitting a sense of belonging to the players he guided. Being a part of Manchester United, being a Red Devil, is something that will never fade. He marched forward, year after year, winning everything, and always remained a force to be reckoned with. He raised such champions as Beckham, Scholes and Rooney, along with others from the present period. And everyone must recognise the fact that they are the fruit of his labour.

Clear rules, maximum respect, and fierce determination: this is his gospel. He moulded a group. He has trusted partners who never betray him, an obsessive attention to detail and, above all, a gift that is essential for anyone in this profession: he knows how to get in synch with those he works with, to listen, to reflect, and to fully accept responsibility for his decisions. Of course there have been moments in which he’s become angry and lost his temper. He won’t allow himself to be pushed around by anyone, and this spontaneous and full-blooded character is appreciated by his fans and admired by his opponents. There’s also a secret to his long experience on the bench (and the bench at United is certainly one that carries pressure): no director or president has ever questioned him. This should be a lesson to those in the world of football, since far too often you find a lack of patience in this environment. Coaches need time to convey their thoughts, to make themselves understood and to give shape to their ideas of the game. Sir Alex had this time. And look what he was capable of and what he has become: a legend. Actually, a Legend (with a capital ‘L’). For once a withdrawn and simple man like him will accept the plaudits. In the end, they’re justified. And most importantly, he deserves them.

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Mon 13 May 2013, 11:18 am

Marky wrote:Controversial statement while we're comparing players, based on his goalscoring feats in the last 10 years, I rate Frank Lampard over Paul Scholes.

Lampard's achievement is amazing. Congratulations to him. 203 goals is it from central midfield, MOTD showed Scholes on 106 & Gerrard on 98. Compared to that really does highlight his achievement.
Well done to Lamps, he is a great player.

by Fernando Mon 13 May 2013, 11:18 am

Mikael Silvestre
Geremi
Darren Ferguson

Very Happy

how they have PL medals ill never know Laugh

by Marky Mon 13 May 2013, 11:24 am

You leave "Ron" Geremi alone Nando.

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 11:33 am

Fernando wrote:
GSC wrote:
Fernando wrote:
GSC wrote:
Fernando wrote:
GSC wrote:Gonna have to replace the mighty Carlton Cole

So their going to buy a 2 year to do that

That'll be a mightily developed 2 year old. I'm going to assume he's genetically altered by the Chinese

No just a normal 2 year old they only need someone to wonder aimlessly and not control a ball and not get it anywhere near the goal
So Chamakh?

Simon Cox - Flop at PL level

Good thing hes not at PL level Whistle

by Bull Mon 13 May 2013, 12:47 pm

Eriksen is apparently going to join Dortmund

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Mon 13 May 2013, 1:02 pm

TheBrahmaBull wrote:Eriksen is apparently going to join Dortmund

Wouldnt surprise me. Klopp wants him & he can be Gotze replacement.

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 1:38 pm

Votes from Trebs, Azzy, Marky and Afro so far. Plus whatever I make up tomorrow Whistle

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1.5m to predict 2 games (1 if you're Olly or Nando)

by **Afro** Mon 13 May 2013, 1:51 pm

Good news - players in the league list is updated as of this lunchtime

More good news - I have therefore generated lawyers and injuries which can go up ahead of the TP increase.

Bad news - I will be disappointed if anyone from the Championship does any transfers which means I have to update them again

by Fernando Mon 13 May 2013, 1:51 pm

im presuming votes to GSC otherwise ive sent to wrong place Laugh

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 1:52 pm

Ill do the other one later.

I'll be able to stick them up tomorrow morning

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Mon 13 May 2013, 1:59 pm

Anyone seen Yaya Banana ??? What a name!
Please someone buy him, Cherries!!!

by Fernando Mon 13 May 2013, 2:41 pm

Really you've only just heard of him?

by sodhat Mon 13 May 2013, 2:45 pm

From the BBC Laugh

FERGUSON'S BEST XI
Billy Bradley: "Webb; Elleray, Rennie, Winter, Wiley; Dowd, Foy, Poll, Marriner; Gallagher, Durkin."

by Zinedine_Ze_Zebra Mon 13 May 2013, 3:12 pm

[quote="Fernando"]Really you've only just heard of him?[/quote]
Yeah, some guy on the FIFA Forum pointed him out. I couldnt stop laughing, no idea how I missed such a name before.

by Fernando Mon 13 May 2013, 3:44 pm

I hate fifa Euro Division Homepage LVII - Page 13 3559488474

Thieving bar stewards Sad

by Guest Mon 13 May 2013, 3:45 pm

What's happened Nando?

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 3:46 pm

Someone robbed his TOTS Vela

by Guest Mon 13 May 2013, 3:47 pm

Say what? I sold mine and bought TOTS Pique Smile

by sodhat Mon 13 May 2013, 3:47 pm

Yo GSC, I am going to Nottingham on Friday for a weekend. Where is good to go out, and where is 100% to avoid?

I don't want to end up like that guy in the Jake Bugg song that gets stabbed at a gangsters house.

by Fernando Mon 13 May 2013, 3:48 pm

i bought a TOTS Arteta and got stuck in the house bit and has now disappeared Sad

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 3:49 pm

I haven't been to Nottingham in a while truth be told.

Though my advice to avoid being stabbed is to avoid night time

by Marky Mon 13 May 2013, 3:49 pm

sodhat wrote:Yo GSC, I am going to Nottingham on Friday for a weekend. Where is good to go out, and where is 100% to avoid?

I don't want to end up like that guy in the Jake Bugg song that gets stabbed at a gangsters house.

I think when on a night out in Nottingham, the best place to avoid is Nottingham.

by GSC Mon 13 May 2013, 3:51 pm

Probably fair really.

by sodhat Mon 13 May 2013, 3:53 pm

I've heard it's alright up there. Too late now either way, I'm going!

by Guest Mon 13 May 2013, 4:12 pm

Fernando wrote:i bought a TOTS Arteta and got stuck in the house bit and has now disappeared

Email them, you should get it back

by Fernando Mon 13 May 2013, 4:13 pm

Azzy Mahmood wrote:
Fernando wrote:i bought a TOTS Arteta and got stuck in the house bit and has now disappeared
Email them, you should get it back

Yeah ive done that their useless for giving things back tho Sad

by Guest Mon 13 May 2013, 4:23 pm

On Fifa 11 I lost a VDV that cost me 30k, I never got that back. But I think they're much better these days, I got a Welliton worth 2k refunded to me after that disappeared from my trade pile.

by **Afro** Mon 13 May 2013, 4:28 pm

Latest name I have seen linked with the Everton job - Bielsa.

Frustrated by finances and the Basque rule, he is out of contract in the summer. Not on as much as Moyes was either, so should get a pay rise.

For him, I would drive to Bilbao and drive him all the way back to Liverpool myself

by Fernando Mon 13 May 2013, 4:34 pm

I put £10 quid on it last week when he was 300/1

doubt he's much less now though

by **Afro** Mon 13 May 2013, 4:37 pm

I'll have a look

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