[sbu_large_image] Transfers
31 January 2011 1833 comments
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Liverpool have officially confirmed that a fee of the transfer of Fernando Torres to Chelsea has been agreed.

The sum involved has yet to be confirmed but, according to reports and day-long speculation, we can expect something in the region of £50 million. Incredible. Torres is currently on his way to Stamford Bridge where he will be expected to undergo a medical and discuss terms ahead of tonight’s 11pm transfer deadline.

This move was always going to be pivotal to the day’s events and so it proved, with Liverpool reacting to Chelsea’s move for their striker 48-hours ago by agreeing an incredible £35 million deal for Newcastle’s Andy Carroll. Expectations have been shattered along with transfer records on a quite staggering transfer deadline day.

A full summary of the day’s events will follow and, once we have confirmation, we will also bring you Scout Reports on both Torres and Carroll, assessing their potential at their new clubs.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. dogtanion
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Deadline over. Now Sky does what it does best: OVERKILL

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  2. Noon
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Will bugger up my GW28, and many others' I suspect, if Adam goes to Spurs.

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    1. alsybach
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      I am sure that is what scuppered the deal for 'Arry!

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    2. AttackAttack
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      look a few comments up

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  3. Goose
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    Where that transfer button, get out my team Torres u orrible tw*t!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Steady, Goose!!! Steady ...

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  4. For Fuchs Sake
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    Suprised Fergie didn't go in for Adam, Gibson, Carrick and Anderson are shite!

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    1. Jermaine Chigurh
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Anderson and Carrick are better than Charlie Adam.

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    2. PFOR
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      Gibson and Carrick may be shite, but don't diss Anderson.

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      1. Funkyav
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        + lots

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      2. For Fuchs Sake
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        Anderson has a world class once a month then he's shite in between. Not United material.

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        1. AP
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          Fail.

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    3. It's 1879...
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      In fairness there are a few rumours knocking around that Fergie WILL be going in for Charlie over the summer. Long-term replacement for Scholesy etc. Price: at least £10m. And that's just for his corners and free-kicks alone...

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      1. alsybach
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        and his BAPS!!!!!!!

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    4. TheHazard
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Anderson is sh*t hot you plum

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        The stats and from what I've seen do not back that up. He was awful against Southampton. Scored once for an attacking midfielder that's poor. More than capable, maybe just not suited to this league?

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        1. TheHazard
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          Judging him by one game 😆

          You only have to see him in Europe to see how good he is- and he's not an attacking midfielder - he's a box to box player, pretty rare breed given the athleticism of the modern game.

          Go and have a fried mars bar son.

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          1. For Fuchs Sake
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            Idiot! As if I'm judging him by one game you tool!!
            Just my opinion that he has not lived up to the potential yet, few goals, assists and even starts, if he's that good then why is he not first on the team sheet. Fergie has even criticised him before. Maybe he will improve, but jury's out at the moment.

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            1. For Fuchs Sake
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              P.S less of the cultural stereotyping please ya big Morris Dancer!!

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              1. JoeWasEre
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                He bosses the midfield in the tough games. Very difficult to play against.

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    5. Alex Hunter
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      he'll get him in the summer.

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  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    bloody hell torres and drogba...seriously lethal partnership

    suarez and carroll has great potential

    couple of other quality signings I saw,

    vela on loan to wba and Sturridge to Bolton.

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    1. threeputt
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      keane to west ham too

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      1. It's 1879...
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        oh aye. and preston have got eddie johnson don't forget. terrifying player EJ is (for those sat behind the goal that is...)

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  6. Funkyav
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    1. why would spurs bid for Adam? They need a striker not another CM
    2. why would adam go to Spurs - he wouldnt get anywhere near first XI!

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    1. RoysBrotherJohnson- Irish p…
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      i actually think Harry has mental problems. He has some sort fetish for having overpriced massive wages on his bench to never use. Like people who buy stolen art, that they can never show off.

      Seriously though, i think theres something wrong with his brain.

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      1. Cheggers
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        His brain got melted in the same fire as his face`

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      2. threeputt
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        -1

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      3. alsybach
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        people in glass houses...........

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  7. Gaz Downright
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    where's my striker?

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  8. Jermaine Chigurh
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    My favourite part of deadline day is the little random, unexpected transfers that slip through the net just after the deadline has passed.

    I remember when Arsenal signed Lassana Diarra from Chelsea. It was a completely meaningless move, as he didn't play much for either team, but it's just funny to be surprised.

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    1. dogtanion
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      + 1 ... Salmon just slipped through the net too.

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      1. iCon
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        Lol......nice!

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      2. Jermaine Chigurh
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        ha I like that!

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  9. Im Not Marshal Foch
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    woah… Wigan sign Conor Salmon..

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  10. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Here's one, form aside, are Liverpool stronger or weaker than they were a month ago?

    I'd say slightly stronger.

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    1. Granville
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Carroll wont be available for a month so I would say weaker.

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    2. Im Not Marshal Foch
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      if Carroll was fit i'd agree

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    3. Akers
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      Weaker.

      Untested partnership that won't get tested for a while.

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      1. It's 1879...
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        bang on akers. torres (albeit off-form this season) is proven in the prem, as to are drogba/anelka/malouda etc who he'll play with. carroll has only had half a season in the prem and suarez is yet to play a game. for now, they remain weaker (although they could well blossom into a great partnership)...

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        1. It's 1879...
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          *too

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  11. matiakez
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    Rumours Warnock back to Liverpool, doesnt look good for Kelly owners..

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    1. Tommy J
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Might play Johnson in a Coleman role

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  12. the Mido touch
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    Torres deal has fallen through. John Terry couldn't agree terms with his wife

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    1. Im Not Marshal Foch
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      oh my god.. i've heard this joke soooo many times today

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      1. jamsiep
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        Not as many times as I've heard it.....

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      2. Marknlard
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        The general rule is:

        If you've heard it, don't bother posting on here as it will already have been done. Only post if you've made it up yourself.

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        1. Im Not Marshal Foch
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 2 months ago

          Apparently the Luis Suarez deal fell through, he couldn't agree terms with Paul Konschesky's hairdresser

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          1. Marknlard
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            15 years, 2 months ago

            Hmmmm. Let's just not post jokes.

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      4 hours too late

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    3. Nomar
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Massive.

      FAIL.

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  13. TheHazard
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    pretending to come off the phone from 'Arry 😆

    blatantly ordering a Chinese 😆

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    1. Steve
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      lmao

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  14. bossa
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Should I get Malouda, Walcott or Dempsey until I use my WC in gw27?????

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely NOT Dempsey

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    2. It's 1879...
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      theo...

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  15. PFOR
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    So happy for Paul Konchesky for signing for a team that's won European Cups..

    Unlike Torres 😆

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    1. Granville
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      🙂

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Very good.

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  16. andy85wsm
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    What's been posted more today

    A) The John Terry joke

    B) The Howard Webb and Utd joke

    vote now!

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      B)

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    2. The relentless pursuit of p…
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      I think I´ve seen the JT one more often, not sure tho 😀

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    3. iCon
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      Howard Webb joke?

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      1. andy85wsm
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        Something along the lines of Man Utd are not accepting offers for Howard Webb. Not worded like that usually but something like that

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    4. PFOR
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      B) definitely.

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    5. Funkyav
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      at least there hasnt been as many RMTs!

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    6. Goose
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 2 months ago

      Can we add:

      C) The Andy Carroll Mr February pic.

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  17. It's 1879...
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    decisions decisions. no torres for gw25, two free transfers. who to replace him with, even if only for one week. berbatov or tevez????? i just don't know...

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  18. Egg noodle
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    wont there be a proper list released by the fpl about all that happened today? its past 11pm and they surely have all the data they need to make everything clear.

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    1. Tommy J
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Sometimes 'faxes' get lost in the ether and the clubs are able to 'demonstrate' they sent them before the deadline.

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      1. Nomar
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        You'd think they could scan and email that stuff now, no?

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        1. It's 1879...
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          'arry would be buggered for sneaking through his deals if he weren't allowed his fax-based excuse...

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  19. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Ok so
    Suarez 9.5??
    David Luiz 6.5?

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    1. Gargamel
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Those are my guesses too

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      1. Nomar
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        Luiz at £6.5m would be very tempting, folks.

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    2. PFOR
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Nah Dzeko was 9.5, Suarez will be 8.5. Luiz sounds about right.

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  20. Freshy
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    think Charlie might have gotten a couple million spiff?

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  21. pinch
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 2 months ago

    Is Nasri due to drop again tonight?

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    1. Will
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      no

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  22. Paul
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    £214,525,000 spent in this window. Record

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    1. dogtanion
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      Did you see how smug Bryan Swanson was while reading that out...as if he represents teh Premier League.

      Cascarino "I just don't get it with Arsenal......"
      I kinda agree. Badly needed a defender.

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      1. Paul
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        15 years, 2 months ago

        yeah dude i desperately kept on hoping wenger would spring some last minute surprises....hope we can survive feb....and not loose matches due to lack of backup players...

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  23. keith
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Will Kelly play this week now Carragher is back?

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  24. Syd.
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Andy Carroll is now the 7th most expensive footballer ever... Nuts

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      15 years, 2 months ago

      even more expensive than David Villa

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      1. Granville
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        Totally different circumstances though. Valencia had to sell on the cheap, they really are skint and had to delay construction on their new stadium.

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        1. TommyK
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          15 years, 2 months ago

          Their old one is shit as well- I've been there twice and both times there was bird crap all over every single seat in my row......

          😕

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    2. PFOR
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      My stomach just turned.

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    3. andy85wsm
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      wow

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  25. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    My Guess...
    Charlie Adam has signed for ManU for 10 mil, but has been loaned back to Blackpool

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  26. Ollie
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    BREAKING NEWS!! : Fernando Torres' move to Chelsea has been put on hold because his wife can't agree personal terms with John Terry.

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    1. jamsiep
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      😆

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    2. AP
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      .......

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    3. Syd.
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      Give that one a rest

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    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      I think everyone has told this joke at least once today

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      1. Ollie
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        Sorry... I haven't checked out the whole of the internet's posts today. You miserable old sod 🙂

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        1. Im Not Marshal Foch
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          Maybe you could have read the post a few before yours

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          1. Ollie
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            wow.. epic miserableness!! i feel sorry for you guys, night night! 🙂

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    6. Im Not Marshal Foch
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      Haha great adaptation of todays classic joke...

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  27. iCon
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    15 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone think Dowie is getting a little over-excited here?

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  28. TommyK
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    Apparently Carroll didn't want to go but was told to say that he did by the NUFC board. Just heard on 5 live.

    Ashley= Gobshite

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    1. TommyK
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      Actually this deserves a BREAKING NEWS!!!!!

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Seriously?

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      1. TommyK
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        yep- apparently a guy from NOTW has seen texts sent from Carroll's mobile which confirm it....

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        1. TommyK
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          *from the Express

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    3. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Why didn't he tell him to go f*ck his fat, greedy, grasping, poor-quality-sportswear-selling self?

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    4. Syd.
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      £35 Million for Carroll.. Great fookin business

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    5. Attila the Bum
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      Seeing that everywhere too, could be wishful thinking. Will wait and see before getting my flaming brand and pitchfork out again

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      1. Funkyav
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        he probably trebled his wages, cant blame the lad.

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    6. alsybach
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      don't believe EVERYTHING man.......

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    7. andy85wsm
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      I thought that would have been kind of obvious. Rejected bids to save face, and then suddenly a transfer request comes in, so it's Carolls fault not Ashley's that hes gone.

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    1. TommyK
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      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      😆 that must hurt

      someone is getting the sack in the merch department. what was january?

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  29. Holy See
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    In the door, jayz what the fu*kity fu*k has gone on? Carroll, Torres, Luiz, poor ol Charlie left on the bloomin fence. I reckon he's on a promise to Alex. You heard it here.

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