English Premier League 2012-13 - Page 3

jrb · May 22nd, 2012, 06:59 PM

Don't shoot the messenger. Coward! Bang!

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Chelsea - City - United : Negociations with Hazard are over !?

Every propositions are on the table, the best Ligue 1 player is "now thinking", and will make his final choice after his two upcoming matches with Belgium.

We have just contacted his agent, John Bico. He is point-blank :
"One reads many false informations in the papers, it seems very complicated, very long because of the salary issues. It is untrue. We have received the propositions of every club interested, Eden isn't negociating anything anymore because everything is now clear. He just wants a bit more time to make his choice. There will be no try to get higher bids. He will make up his mind after the matches against Montenegro and England, and then he'll go on vacation with an eased mind"

So, Chelsea, United, or its neighbor City ? Answer will be given within two weeks ...

http://sportmagazine.levif.be/sport/...0100201655.htm

For those fluent in French, feel free to correct the online translator.

WatcherZero · May 22nd, 2012, 07:05 PM

Is it citing a Telegraph article as its source?

jrb · May 22nd, 2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WatcherZero

Is it citing a Telegraph article as its source?

Yes.

jrb · May 22nd, 2012, 07:57 PM

Value League table press release link is at the bottom.

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Man City ‘best value for fans’ : Innovative Solution

21 May 2012

Manchester City has won the Premier League title, and is also top of the league of value for fans, according to the ING Direct Value table.

The bank chart compares club season ticket costs with Premier League performance and entertainment value and getting the most points for your pound.

ING places QPR, who just avoided relegation, at the bottom of the table.

Wigan, who had a great escape from relegation, are second best value, and West Bromwich Albion third.

Second bottom was Liverpool, whose eighth place finish in the top flight, Carling Cup triumph, and FA Cup final place were not enough to counteract a high season ticket cost and poor scoring record.

And Wolves found themselves in both the official and value relegation zones.

The value league was compiled by comparing season ticket prices with points earned, and with a bonus for goals scored, deemed to affect fans’ enjoyment of the game.

Ticket prices frozen

Just under half of fans felt they received good value for money in the 2011-12season just ended, and as a result are seriously thinking about whether or not to renew their season ticket for the next campaign.

ING Direct ‘Football Value League’

• 1. Man City
• 2. Wigan
• 3. West Brom
• 4. Man Utd
• 5. Norwich

However it seems that clubs are listening to their concerns, with more than half of Premiership teams (12 of the 20) freezing or lowering their season ticket prices this year in an attempt to retain fans.

Relegated Blackburn Rovers has the most disgruntled fans – many of whom have staged protests in the past season against Indian owners Venky’s and manager Steve Kean – with more than half of ticket holders (56%) saying they will not renew.

Aston Villa, who just dodged relegation and recently sacked manager Alex McLeish, had a third of fans (31%) saying they planned to cancel their tickets.

Two-thirds of supporters (67%) also say that a wage cap for Premier League footballers would be a positive move.

Arsenal captain Robin Van Persie topped the “best value player” poll, followed by Newcastle United striker Demba Ba and Tottenham’s Scott Parker.

The report’s compilation was overseen by Dr Steve Kelly from the University of Huddersfield, an expert in sports and club finance and structures. http://www.ingdirect.co.uk/home/medi...eague-2011.pdf

Toadboy · May 22nd, 2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Splish

I'm devastated, knew this day had been coming for years, especially over the last few days. No Chelsea departure has hit me this hard since Zola left all that time ago

- a controversial character but no-one can deny he's been one of the PL's, and the worlds, greatest strikers. We'll miss you Didier.*

I need to man the fuck up... football, fucking hell.

*I'm sure Arsenal's defence won't though

It's OK you've still got Nando. God knows who we'll have come August...

JimB · May 22nd, 2012, 11:13 PM

jrb - while it's obviously a good thing that City's ticket prices are relatively low, you have to remember the advantage that your club has in that respect.

It's much easier for City to keep ticket prices low than it is for clubs that have to pay their own way. Now, just in case you were moved to get hot under the collar and accuse me of complaining about the way City operate (it has happened before!), let me stress that I'm doing no such thing. I'm simply pointing out a fact.

City can compete - more than compete, in fact - without having to maximize every revenue stream at the moment. They can outspend pretty much every other team in the Premier League (both in terms of transfer fees and wages) without having to squeeze every last penny out of the fans. That's great for you guys.

But most other clubs don't have that luxury. If they wish to compete anywhere near the top end of the transfer market or pay anything like top wages, then they have to exploit their fan base to the max. Sad but true.

So while City get a pat on the back for keeping ticket prices low, it should come with the acknowledgement that it is far easier for them to do so than it is for other clubs.

Fizmo1337 · May 22nd, 2012, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jrb

Don't shoot the messenger. Coward! Bang!

http://sportmagazine.levif.be/sport/...0100201655.htm

For those fluent in French, feel free to correct the online translator.

They refer to an article from The telegraph where there was published that eden hazard asked wages of 247k a week. They (those french journalists) asked themselves if hazard really was asking that or not and decided to contact his agent. Quoting: We read in every newspaper that things are complicated and that the demands of his wages are crucial. It's totally wrong. Every offer from the interested clubs has been made. Eden is not negotiating anymore. Everything is clear. He will decide after the friendly matches against montenegro & england. After that he will go on holiday.

Last sentence: Alors, chelsea, man united or its neighbours? We will know the answer in a good 10 days.

WatcherZero · May 23rd, 2012, 03:53 PM

My god, worst advert punctuation ever.

bigchrisfgb · May 23rd, 2012, 09:21 PM

Newcastle have signed Amalfitano from Reims on a four year deal. It will be on a free transfer as his contract with Reims end either next month or the month after.

JimB · May 23rd, 2012, 09:37 PM

Probably time to start a new summer signings thread, if anyone can be bothered.

Baggsy not me.

***eddyk*** · May 23rd, 2012, 10:12 PM

Joey Barton gets 12 Match Ban and fined £75,000.

Ahahahaha

P.S Barton (I know you're reading this). Copy and Pasting quotes Nietzsche, Orwell or Aristotle does not make you an intellectual... just a man who knows how to use Ctrl C + V

PrevaricationComplex · May 23rd, 2012, 11:39 PM

12 match ban is harsh, personally I'd want to give him a medal but I can live with a 6 match ban.

Splish · May 24th, 2012, 11:35 AM

Chelsea to release Kalou and Bosingwa, this year keeps on getting better.

Shenzi · May 24th, 2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Splish

Chelsea to release Kalou and Bosingwa, this year keeps on getting better.

They need to release malouda, sturridge, and essien to make it even a better year!

PrevaricationComplex · May 24th, 2012, 09:55 PM

I've said for at least 2 seasons now that we should have a punt on Yoan Gourcuff.

jrb · May 24th, 2012, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrevaricationComplex

12 match ban is harsh, personally I'd want to give him a medal but I can live with a 6 match ban.

Rag!

JD47 · May 25th, 2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PrevaricationComplex

I've said for at least 2 seasons now that we should have a punt on Yoan Gourcuff.

Ive always liked Yoann Gourcuff ever since I bought him in Fifa 10. He went up to something like a 94 in that game for me.

Veinticinco · May 25th, 2012, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JD47

Ive always liked Yoann Gourcuff ever since I bought him in Fifa 10. He went up to something like a 94 in that game for me.

Brilliant.

WatcherZero · May 25th, 2012, 01:50 AM

Di Matteo still hasnt been offered a new contract at Chelsea but has been approached by Napoli.

k5villan · May 25th, 2012, 11:20 AM

has napoli confirmed it or is that red top/agent fishing trying to speed up the chelsea negotiations?

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May 22nd, 2012, 07:05 PM	#42
WatcherZero Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 15,629	Is it citing a Telegraph article as its source?

May 22nd, 2012, 11:13 PM	#46
JimB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,291 Likes (Received): 95	jrb - while it's obviously a good thing that City's ticket prices are relatively low, you have to remember the advantage that your club has in that respect. It's much easier for City to keep ticket prices low than it is for clubs that have to pay their own way. Now, just in case you were moved to get hot under the collar and accuse me of complaining about the way City operate (it has happened before!), let me stress that I'm doing no such thing. I'm simply pointing out a fact. City can compete - more than compete, in fact - without having to maximize every revenue stream at the moment. They can outspend pretty much every other team in the Premier League (both in terms of transfer fees and wages) without having to squeeze every last penny out of the fans. That's great for you guys. But most other clubs don't have that luxury. If they wish to compete anywhere near the top end of the transfer market or pay anything like top wages, then they have to exploit their fan base to the max. Sad but true. So while City get a pat on the back for keeping ticket prices low, it should come with the acknowledgement that it is far easier for them to do so than it is for other clubs.

May 23rd, 2012, 03:53 PM	#48
WatcherZero Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 15,629	My god, worst advert punctuation ever.

May 23rd, 2012, 09:37 PM	#50
JimB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,291 Likes (Received): 95	Probably time to start a new summer signings thread, if anyone can be bothered. Baggsy not me.

May 24th, 2012, 11:35 AM	#53
Splish Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Surrey, U.K. Posts: 3,518 Likes (Received): 43	Chelsea to release Kalou and Bosingwa, this year keeps on getting better.

May 25th, 2012, 01:50 AM	#59
WatcherZero Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 15,629	Di Matteo still hasnt been offered a new contract at Chelsea but has been approached by Napoli.

May 25th, 2012, 11:20 AM	#60
k5villan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,086 Likes (Received): 32	has napoli confirmed it or is that red top/agent fishing trying to speed up the chelsea negotiations?