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Signing of the season so far?

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  • #52
    JimsAlterEgo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭JimsAlterEgo


    PhlegmyMoses wrote: »
    A quarter of the way into his first season, of which Rooney spent a good chunk of it injured. Bit premature for this kind of nonsense, no?

    its always entertaining to watch how the ABUs can twist something to beat United up over :cool:


  • #53
    premierstone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,706 ✭✭✭premierstone


    Eirebear wrote: »
    I assume this is a PL thread, but forgive me for branching out.

    Fraser Forster signing permanently for Celtic has been massive, figuratively and literally.
    bobbysands81 wrote: »
    Where's the 'Fraser Forster' option?

    Yeah my first reaction when I read the thread title was Forster, what an absolute fcukin steal and to think that Roy took Jack Butland to the Euro's over Fraser its comical, or criminal, whichever way look at it.


  • #54
    LuckyLloyd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,399 ✭✭✭✭LuckyLloyd


    Cazorla
    Michu is probably one of the best bargains of the past few years. Outstanding player for buttons. Well done to them for getting him.


  • #55
    PhlegmyMoses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,906 ✭✭✭✭PhlegmyMoses


    Hazard
    JimsAlterEgo wrote: »
    its always entertaining to watch how the ABUs can twist something to beat United up over :cool:

    Almost certain I've seen him post in the United thread as a United fan. Usually something a bit controversial, though, if I remember correctly.


  • #56
    cgpg5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,656 ✭✭✭cgpg5


    Hazard
    Van Persie for me, if he stays fit all season he'll win the league for them I reckon.


  • #57
    citytillidie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,264 ✭✭✭✭citytillidie


    Sterling ;) when he is able to sign his own contract without his parents next month

    ******



  • #58
    andyman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,641 ✭✭✭andyman


    I think if Michu is there, then Claudio Yacob has to be in there as well. Him and Mulumbu have been outstanding in the middle of the park for West Brom and he's really made a big difference. He was signed for a free transfer as well.


  • #59
    Blatter
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    Hazard
    JimsAlterEgo wrote: »
    its always entertaining to watch how the ABUs can twist something to beat United up over :cool:

    I've seen Richard Hillman post about United and other PL clubs before, he's grand imo.

    I don't agree with his stance on Rooney but it's a genuine opinion that he's entitled to hold. No need to be paranoid and assume somebody is a ABU just because they hold an opinion that you don't agree with.


  • #60
    Vurnon San Benito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,979 ✭✭✭Vurnon San Benito


    Shola Ameobi.


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  • #61
    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,237 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    Hazard
    Paz-CCFC wrote: »
    Has to be Danny North. Even though he got injured halfway through the season, he still ended up with 15 goals and the second highest scorer in the League. Sligo wouldn't have won it without him.

    Yawn.

    Back on topic, easily RVP for me, with Michu followed closely by HAzard.


  • #62
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,348 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    Oscar
    Think if you're going to look at North, Quigley has to be the better option. He joined a new club halfway through the season and hit the ground running straight away, so much so, that North wasn't missed.


  • #63
    Rekop dog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    You know it's time to unsuscribe from a thread when LOI players start getting a mention.


  • #64
    PhlegmyMoses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,906 ✭✭✭✭PhlegmyMoses


    Hazard
    Rekop dog wrote: »
    You know it's time to unsuscribe from a thread when LOI players start getting a mention.

    You mentioned a player from the Bundesliga. How is that any more relevant than what the LOI fans have to say?


  • #65
    Rekop dog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

    You mentioned a player from the Bundesliga. How is that any more relevant than what the LOI fans have to say?

    Do you need me to answer that?


  • #66
    PhlegmyMoses
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,906 ✭✭✭✭PhlegmyMoses


    Hazard
    Rekop dog wrote: »
    Do you need me to answer that?

    Yes. There are far more LOI fans here than Bundesliga fans. So please tell us why your post is more relevant.


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  • #67
    KaiserGunner
    Registered Users Posts: 2,475 ✭✭✭KaiserGunner


    Hazard
    Kills me to say it as an Arsenal fan but it has to be RVP so far anyway. Hopefully this will change as the season progresses. An honourable mention for Michu. If this had have been asked a month or so ago I would have picked Santi Cazorla, so I think this poll is a bit pre-mature, but will be interesting to compare this to a poll at the end of the season.


  • #68
    Oat23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,364 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    super_furry wrote: »
    Think if you're going to look at North, Quigley has to be the better option. He joined a new club halfway through the season and hit the ground running straight away, so much so, that North wasn't missed.

    Quigs was here all year, but he only got going in the second half.

    There were rumours he was going to leave in the summer window, and I wasn't too bothered :o (before North got injured). Delighted he stayed though.


  • #69
    Lawrence1895
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,627 ✭✭✭Lawrence1895


    Kagawa (even if he's out injured atm) and Nuri Sahin...who both don't play for Borussia Dortmund anymore :rolleyes:


  • #70
    Benimar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,787 ✭✭✭Benimar


    Rekop dog wrote: »
    You know it's time to unsuscribe from a thread when LOI players start getting a mention.

    In fairness, the OP asked for 'signing of the season'. Not the EPL signing of the season.


  • #71
    Gbear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,775 ✭✭✭✭Gbear


    Cazorla
    Michu, just because he was so out of left-field.

    There was nothing particularly clever or surprising about RVP's move.

    He was signed for lots of money. He's a great player. His is playing like one.


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  • #72
    Paz-CCFC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,527 ✭✭✭Paz-CCFC


    super_furry wrote: »
    Think if you're going to look at North, Quigley has to be the better option. He joined a new club halfway through the season and hit the ground running straight away, so much so, that North wasn't missed.

    Didn't he join before the start of the season?

    http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-league/2011/1214/288720-quigleym_sligo/

    Edit: Just saw Oatsey's comment above.


  • #73
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,348 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    Oscar
    My mistake, thought he was brought in to replace North when he got injured.


  • #74
    Paz-CCFC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,527 ✭✭✭Paz-CCFC


    super_furry wrote: »
    My mistake, thought he was brought in to replace North when he got injured.

    As Oatsey said above, it's just that he got going when he took over from North. To be honest, I don't think that Quigley should've been in the Team of the Year. Gary Twigg scored 22 league goals and finished as top scorer, outscoring the rest by seven goals or more. Had North played the entire season, I think he'd likely have gotten 25-30 goals.

    Who ended up winning Player and Young Player of the Year? I can only seem to find the nominees.


  • #75
    Rojiblancos
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭Rojiblancos


    Hazard
    As a Utd fan i'd say van persie, goals against liverpool,chelsea and arsenal, as well as getting utd back into the game against braga on wednesday.

    Other than him..Michu although he shouldn't surprise people really, he scored 15 goals in la liga for vallecano last season.


  • #76
    BhoscaCapall
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,940 ✭✭✭BhoscaCapall


    Fraser Forster.

    Any player who manages to break through the wall of complete arrogance set up around English football, and get himself selected for the national team without playing in The Greatest Most Exciting League In The World Live on Sky Sports HD™ has to be doing something right.


  • #77
    andyman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,641 ✭✭✭andyman


    Actually, one that's gone completely un-noticed - West Brom signing Ben Foster on a permanent deal.


  • #78
    BhoscaCapall
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,940 ✭✭✭BhoscaCapall


    Jim McGuinness :pac:


  • #79
    PerrinV2
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 6,335 Mod ✭✭✭✭PerrinV2


    I dunno if ya say RVP or Hazard as they were bought for big money were expected to do well.
    Michu is more deserving I think even though RVP has been outstanding.He scores when he wants


  • #80
    Hunter Mahan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 654 ✭✭✭Hunter Mahan


    Cazorla
    Michu for me, Steve Clark is looking like a stroke of genius by Ashton at West Brom too.


  • #81
    MaroonAndGreen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭MaroonAndGreen


    Berbatov
    Oscar, I think will prove in future to be the best out of all these signings


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  • #82
    BhoscaCapall
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,940 ✭✭✭BhoscaCapall


    As already said in this thread, you can't really say a £25m signing was some genius transfer. Bit like saying Real Madrid really pulled one out of the bag by signing that C.Ronaldo prospect....


  • #83
    Eirebear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,014 ✭✭✭Eirebear


    I love the fact someone got turned on for mentioning an LOI player - doesn't half sum attitudes around here up to a tee.


  • #84
    EdenHazard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,296 ✭✭✭EdenHazard


    There are some idiots on this forum. How the hell if your a football fan complain about LOI players being mentioned? I swear to god Irish football fans are actually morons! I don't follow a LOI team(or any club team for that matter) but I follow the league and it deserves the same respect as any of the glitzy leagues!!!!!!! You don't have to follow it but FFS ITS THE NATIONAL LEAGUE with clubs competing in champions league, give it some respect! If everyone thought like youse, there we would be about 20 clubs in Europe that everyone follows!


  • #85
    Esse85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭Esse85


    BhoscaCapall wrote: »
    As already said in this thread, you can't really say a £25m signing was some genius transfer. Bit like saying Real Madrid really pulled one out of the bag by signing that C.Ronaldo prospect....
    Course you can, look at other players who signed for big money and flopped, Torres, Carroll, Veron, Shevchenko, Downing and Jo.


  • #86
    BhoscaCapall
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,940 ✭✭✭BhoscaCapall


    Esse85 wrote: »
    Course you can, look at other players who signed for big money and flopped, Torres, Carroll, Veron, Shevchenko, Downing and Jo.
    Yeah, that doesn't really back up your point at all...


  • #87
    G.K.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,704 ✭✭✭G.K.


    Hazard
    Rekop Dog was right, we were talking about Yacob.


  • #88
    Rekop dog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    Kinda begs the question why you chose Caulker who imo would have 99.99% been still available next round.

    Liked your team up to that pick if not lacking in a genuine superstar...


  • #89
    G.K.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,704 ✭✭✭G.K.


    Hazard
    Rekop dog wrote: »
    Kinda begs the question why you chose Caulker who imo would have 99.99% been still available next round.

    Liked your team up to that pick if not lacking in a genuine superstar...

    Mis-judgement, I guess. Felt I had to get a CB and acted on that.


  • #90
    Will I Amnt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,222 ✭✭✭✭Will I Amnt


    Hazard
    BhoscaCapall wrote: »
    As already said in this thread, you can't really say a £25m signing was some genius transfer. Bit like saying Real Madrid really pulled one out of the bag by signing that C.Ronaldo prospect....
    The thread is about signing of the season, who has made the biggest impact at the club they moved to would be my take on that, not necessarily who is doing well for their price tag.

    All things considered, Ronaldo was a bargain for Madrid and arguably the greatest signing in world football in recent times. His goal/game ratio is ridiculous and they probably would have paid double if they were guaranteed that before his signing.


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  • #91
    SantryRed
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    Chris Bennion, without a doubt.


  • #92
    Leiva
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    Somewhere somehow at a club far far away Emmanual Heskey is been spoken in these same kind words :eek:

    5in6 now.


  • #93
    Osmosis Jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,898 ✭✭✭✭Osmosis Jones


    Michu
    Leiva wrote: »
    Somewhere somehow at a club far far away Emile Heskey is been spoken in these same kind words :eek:

    5in6 now.

    FYP

    Now, RVP was a great signing for United but its not like they wouldnt be able to score goals without him. I think the biggest impact has come from Berbatov at Fulham, its like hes back in his prime at the moment.


  • #94
    theavenger
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭theavenger


    Christian Benteke? Good player in a poor team.


  • #95
    SirDelboy18
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    G.K. wrote: »
    Mis-judgement, I guess. Felt I had to get a CB and acted on that.

    Would have taken both Caulker and Yacob were both still available.


  • #96
    Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,553 ✭✭✭✭Dempsey


    Eirebear wrote: »
    I assume this is a PL thread, but forgive me for branching out.

    Fraser Forster signing permanently for Celtic has been massive, figuratively and literally.

    Definitely, in the 2 years on loan he went from an awkward looking lad with poor distribution to having great reflexes, no issues getting down for low shots, comfortably able to kick off both feet. He kept 21 clean sheet in his first year and kept 23 of Celtic's 25 SPL clean sheets, 26 CS's in total, last year, which was a new SPL record and a large part of Celtic best defensive record in 90 years.

    He should have been in the England squad for the Euros, it was disgraceful that he wasnt involved and I thought that was going to be the reason that he wouldnt sign a deal with Celtic. Everyone had been saying that English players dont get call ups playing in the SPL and I thought he was going to by into that thinking because the deal dragged out until the last week of his loan deal. To get him for £2m was daylight robbery! Delighted when he signed and his displays in Europe this year are no surprise to anyone that have seen him regularly play in the SPL and Europa League.


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  • #97
    El Inho
    Registered Users Posts: 3,655 ✭✭✭El Inho


    Oscar
    Carroll to West Ham - did LFC a great favour :P

    but seriously, if LFC shift Cole in the jan window, easily transfer of the season.


  • #98
    flyswatter
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,625 ✭✭✭flyswatter


    Vertongen should be on that list. I would say Hazard from those options.


  • #99
    JimsAlterEgo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,917 ✭✭✭JimsAlterEgo


    Blatter wrote: »
    I've seen Richard Hillman post about United and other PL clubs before, he's grand imo.

    I don't agree with his stance on Rooney but it's a genuine opinion that he's entitled to hold. No need to be paranoid and assume somebody is a ABU just because they hold an opinion that you don't agree with.

    fair enough, sounded like an ABU to me, happy to hold up my hands and say I got it wrong


  • #100
    [Deleted User]
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    Michu
    I'm thinking all things considered, it's Berbatov. Not just because of recent performances, but also because of the cost, I mean Man Utd still pay part of his wages and he only cost Fulham about 4-5 mil!


  • #101
    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,941 Mod ✭✭✭✭Yakult


    Michu
    I think Berbatov too, value for money n'all that.


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