The Official 2008-2009 Soccer Thread

[ASUcruz]

Season starts today

Wondering who this is

ESPNsoccernet - England - Sir Alex lines up transfer surprise at United

[Mr. Irreverent]

It's Milan Baros!

[ASUcruz]

Originally Posted by Mr. Irreverent

It's Milan Baros!

Ha, don't think that move is in the cards!

Ferguson was at the Everton-Blackburn game. Speculation is the move could be for Santa Cruz. Wouldn't mind that at all.

I don't see it though, Ince has said Santa Cruz is staying.

[trdi]

I think it will be Berbatov as it has been speculated for last week. He WAS seen in Manchester, what the hell was he doing at their training facility?

[ASUcruz]

Originally Posted by trdi

I think it will be Berbatov as it was speculated for last week. He WAS seen in Manchester, what the hell was he doing at their training facility?

Berbatov would be ideal. When healthy no one will be able to match up with United's attack.

Also

Earlier reports had said Berbatov was in Manchester today but Spurs denied this was the case.

[Crazy_Ivan]

I really want to know what dirt Heskey has on the F.A. it is the only logical explanation why this guy keeps getting picked.

BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Heskey recalled to England squad

[Mr. Irreverent]

Originally Posted by Crazy_Ivan

I really want to know what dirt Heskey has on the F.A. it is the only logical explanation why this guy keeps getting picked.

BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Heskey recalled to England squad

Seriously.

[ASUcruz]

Ah well. Had a slow start to the season last year.

Let's go get Berbatov.

[trdi]

Originally Posted by ASUcruz

Ah well. Had a slow start to the season last year.

Let's go get Berbatov.

They were playing with their B team.

[ASUcruz]

Originally Posted by trdi

They were playing with their B team.

Not quite, back 4 was intact and the center mids were first choice. Rooney played as well. In reality it was still a strong United side that should have won. Far from being a "B team" that is for sure. The depth wasn't there which is par for the course with United early on.

Credit to Newcastle though, this was the most defensively organized effort I've ever seen them put forth. Also that Guttierez was ****ing excellent today.

[chu gar]

A fun weekend to start things off. I had no idea Pompey would get thrashed, also Aston Villa looked good. I highly doubt we see Barry going to Liverpool...

[Crazy_Ivan]

I often wonder if barry is good enough for a top 4 team.

Man Citys Bojinov is out for six months with a torn achilles tendon, I believe he tore his knee ligaments in the first game of last season. 6 million pounds for 72 mins worth of work.

[ASUcruz]

Originally Posted by Crazy_Ivan

I often wonder if barry is good enough for a top 4 team.

Similar questions surrounded Michael Carrick and he has been a key player on United's two title winning teams.

I think Barry can be successful in a similar role. He won't have to be the superstar of the team(like Carrick) he'll just have to keep possession, spray the ball around, and be responsible defensively. All things he is capable of.

That being said a move seems unlikely with him being cup tied.

[ucsdguy1]

brilliant start for tottenham.

berbatov came in around the 65th minute, but they didn't look much better with him. after the game Ramos insisted no offer had yet come in for him, not had berbatov specifically requested a transfer. Talk is talk. he could well be on the way to manchester.

[The Natural]

Nice to see Deco put one in for Chelsea in his first match.

[Mr. Irreverent]

Originally Posted by The Natural

Nice to see Deco put one in for Chelsea in his first match.

Dude was one of my favorite players for Barca, he just needed a change of scenery. Same goes for Ronaldinho!

[trdi]

Deco is one of the players I hate most. Little dirty SOB.