Thread: Team News XII 2009/2010

Quote: In the very best case, Ribéry might even manage “10 or 15 minutes” in next Tuesday’s crunch Champions League showdown in Turin, the coach said. However, Van Gaal is not particularly optimistic in that respect: “I reckon Juve will come too soon for Ribéry.” http://www.fcbayern.t-home.de/en/new...2009/21596.php LvG said the CL is the long-term project. They won't win it this year....

Quote: Originally Posted by jocamryn Hey I was 20 when I got married(15 years this year)! lol I agree though, this guy prolly gets lacy unmentionables thrown at him during games! He has just severily hampered his "playah" status! Congrats to him though..... Hey, no disrespect meant, in my opinion that may be just a bit young but to each his own. Again, it may make him a better footballer and if it does, I'm all for it!...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hendrik I don't doubt that Toni is still a popular player over there and he still has a year or two left in him imo. The problem is his salary. Let's say he wants a three-year deal, accepts a 40% pay-cut and the transfer fee is €5M. That's a €23M package for a soon 33 year old. That's insane. I just want to get rid of his wages even if it meant to let him walk for nothing. If Toni thinks...

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So if we need a goal, he will play. Otherwise he won't.

Quote: Originally Posted by truderinger I love the sense of calm that comes to the boards after a 3 nil victory. Its like a chorus of kumbaya. I can't wait to read the vitriol after Juve parks the bus and starts hacking away at the shins of the Munich boys. Cynical catennacio Juve will be gunning for that nil nil draw. In this moment of calm lets all remember the big picture... a system with a squad to match. We are not there right now...

Sigh... will anyone be surprised when we extend MvB's contract for an additional 2 seasons?

Quote: Originally Posted by truderinger Congratulations Thomas. Good for him that he is committed to his one true love, even though i think he is a little young to know who that is. Derek Jeter got it right: Prince of NYC, unmarried, hottest girlfriends on the planet with no long term promises or committments. It has kept him out of trouble as far as we know. No women chasing him with golf clubs or selling voicemail messages to the tabloids....

Quote: Originally Posted by ForeverRed 2. Might just be me but already I sense some cracks in the coach/management relationship. Fact that they differ on formation choice could be telling of that. LvG needs to get results and get them fast or else he'll be put through the shredder. i think van gaal has just accepted that the management are going to be involved and he isn't always going to get his way. he doesn't like it , but...

Quote: Nerlinger: “We’re keeping a close eye on a few of our youngsters who we believe may have the quality to play for Bayern Munich,” revealed Nerlinger. They would soon be invited to train with the senior squad, allowing the coaching staff to gain a first-hand impression for themselves. Alaba, Ekici and Contento