Football

Still can't believe we let Pogba walk...

Pogba to Chelsea. Mega Deal.

Confirmed?

So what it all seems to boil down to is: -

a) Yes he's a racist/cunt, but he's our racist/cunt (as true of Terry as it is of Suarez)
b) Because he's our racist/cunt, we'll defend him (less true of Terry than it is of Suarez)
c) Which seems to consist of pointing out that, whatever he's done, someone somewhere's done something worse, so stop picking on him

Or there's the complete denial option...

This^
I agree with what I could understand of what Gordon Strachen said (no subtitles but I think I got the gist) that we will gloss over drink drivers, wife beaters, divers, cheats etc. as long as they are winning games. If the offending player is a youth team or reserve player they will be instantly sacked but not a multi million pound first team player. The next time he walks onto the pitch, he will be applauded by the home fans. This is football and we leave our morals at home in search of seeing our team win.

That would be awesome... I quite fancy Divock Origi at the Bridge, thought he was great last night...

Not quite confirmed, as far as I can gather. Lots of reports though. £60m.

That would be awesome... I quite fancy Divock Origi at the Bridge, thought he was great last night...

Hands off, he's coming to us. Or Liverpool, if they gazump us..

Also, Balotelli to Arsenal. Lol.

not happening, dont want it to happen

That should make all the difference...

I so want it to happen.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/28058345

Chiellini says Suarez's ban is excessive.

Southampton fan at work has just said Shaw deal is complete.

£30m plus add ons (including a 30% sell on clause). Not a bad deal for them really.

or for him £160-180k per week!

Glazers getting desperate.

£30m for a 19 year old LB that's unproven at that level is an amazing deal and a big risk. I hope that they've done their homework on him.

or for him £160-180k per week!

Picture messaging ain't cheap.

£30m for a 19 year old LB that's unproven at that level is an amazing deal and a big risk. I hope that they've done their homework on him.

The last 5 senior signings = £160m spend and all on £100k+ contracts.

ooof

Though who cares if they win the league!

Its stupid money for any full back.

Ashley Cole was worth £30m

'zactly...

One of Chelsea's best signings, ever.

Southampton fan at work has just said Shaw deal is complete.

£30m plus add ons (including a 30% sell on clause). Not a bad deal for them really.

Soton sure know how to strike a deal.

Who says he'll continue as a full back. Wasn't Bale playing at left back for Southampton?

Its stupid money for any full back.

It's stupid money for any 19yr old but that's the market we are in. If he does the business for us for 6-7 seasonds we2 could still cash a lot of that outlay back barring injuries so it's a risky investment, but then the ones that reap the most benefits generally are.