And, we're off.....2016/17

[Tashyboy]

Brilliant game this U20 World Cup final - has had everything, including great use of video referral!

Well well jp5, your comment seems to have slipped under the radar seeing as one or two on here didn't want it in the first place.
incidently was it not used for the penalty decision which proved it was the correct decision. Furthermore, we ended up talking about a brilliant save and not another dodgy decision from the ref. Which was proved correct.

 

[pbrown7582]

Well well jp5, your comment seems to have slipped under the radar seeing as one or two on here didn't want it in the first place.
incidently was it not used for the penalty decision which proved it was the correct decision. Furthermore, we ended up talking about a brilliant save and not another dodgy decision from the ref. Which was proved correct.

it was used for the penalty, which all and sundry thought was a wrong decision immediately but after 3 different angle reviews proved to be a very good call from the ref.

also saw I used for a elbow and red card earlier in the tournament. It will come eventually to all top level matches.

 

[Fish]

Lionel Messi has just been offered a new contract with Barcelona on a massive £450,000 a week 😳

Which after tax is about £450,000 a week 😜😉

 

[pbrown7582]

Lionel Messi has just been offered a new contract with Barcelona on a massive £450,000 a week

Which after tax is about £450,000 a week

Whats this word TAX you mention???

 

[Tashyboy]

Lionel Messi has just been offered a new contract with Barcelona on a massive £450,000 a week 

Which after tax is about £450,000 a week 

Lovely photo of his bent knee doing the rounds on his holidays in Ibiza.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

VAR - Video Assistant Referee being used tonight in the France v England friendly, probably being a friendly it won't be required.

 

[Beezerk]

£30 mil Pickford to Everton *wolf whistle*

 

[BristolMike]

£30 mil Pickford to Everton *wolf whistle*

That makes him the 3rd most expensive keeper ever. Only ones ahead are the legend that is Buffon and the bloke city have just bought.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

That is not showing on BBC sport yet. Is it still rumour? Huge amount to pay for a young lad who has had one good season. I haven't seen enough to know if he is a good all rounder or a classic shot stopper given lots of practice last year, ie Mignolet when he was at Sunderland.

There are more tried and tested keepers out there for half that price.

 

[Beezerk]

That is not showing on BBC sport yet. Is it still rumour?

Dunno, some lad in the factory I'm working at in Kingston Park just told me they'd made a bid.

 

[Beezerk]

Just been announced on the radio.
He's a crap golfer mind

 

[Deleted member 16999]

£18mil upfront with £12mil in add on clauses.
Subject to medical and player agreement.

Cue the "he's not worth it" from the red noses :whoo:

I'll wait until he's signs.

 

[BristolMike]

£18mil upfront with £12mil in add on clauses.
Subject to medical and player agreement.

Cue the "he's not worth it" from the red noses :whoo:

I'll wait until he's signs.

He had a great season last year, just need to hope he takes that step without any issues. If he does and pushes on he looks like a very good buy. Does seem a lot for a keeper though

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Just been announced on the radio.
He's a crap golfer mind

I'm not holding that against him.

The figures Paul has quoted sound more reasonable, in this bonkers climate. £18m plus add ons related to games played, league position and trophies I presume. Less extreme.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

£30mil sounds a bargain when you think Spurs paid more for Sissoko and Pickford's a better midfielder :rofl:

 

[BristolMike]

£30mil sounds a bargain when you think Spurs paid more for Sissoko and Pickford's a better midfielder :rofl:

Hes a better player than Fellaini too so I can't judge

 

[Lord Tyrion]

You can't say they weren't warned. Everyone north of the Tyne kept saying throughout last years Euro's that he had not played like that for the previous two seasons. Bizarre signing at the price they paid.

 

[Liverbirdie]

£18mil upfront with £12mil in add on clauses.
Subject to medical and player agreement.

Cue the "he's not worth it" from the red noses :whoo:

I'll wait until he's signs.

30 million outright would be a hell of a punt.

18 million, with potential 12 million add ons is a decent negotiated deal. Not too bad if he doesn't realise his potential, if he does EFC and SAFC both reap the benefits.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

30 million outright would be a hell of a punt.

18 million, with potential 12 million add ons is a decent negotiated deal. Not too bad if he doesn't realise his potential, if he does EFC and SAFC both reap the benefits.

I'll be pleased if it happens, but, why announce the clubs have agreed the fee and is subject to a medical and him agreeing personal terms, window don't open till 01 July and what's to stop another team stepping in.

We been amatuerish at transfers for quite a few years, agreed to quite a few that never came.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Sunderland after Derek McInnes.
Bad move for him IMO.
They would never give him time to build a team.