English people don't play outside england.

Mr Leiva wrote:Why would you want to move abroad, when you have such strong lower leagues?

Yeah, Rooney is sitting there and saying, 'no reason to go to Barcelona, if worst comes to worst, I can play for Nottingham. The nPower C'ship is a strong enough league for me.'

Scuba Steve wrote:

Mr Leiva wrote:Why would you want to move abroad, when you have such strong lower leagues?

Yeah, Rooney is sitting there and saying, 'no reason to go to Barcelona, if worst comes to worst, I can play for Nottingham. The nPower C'ship is a strong enough league for me.'

I meant the lesser players

Scuba Steve wrote:

Mr Leiva wrote:Why would you want to move abroad, when you have such strong lower leagues?

Yeah, Rooney is sitting there and saying, 'no reason to go to Barcelona, if worst comes to worst, I can play for Nottingham. The nPower C'ship is a strong enough league for me.'

We are on par with the likes of Juventus, Benfica and Porto so I think it may just be a little bit of a step down for Rooney.

Dean wrote:Real Madrid have been after Gerrard for fucking years. It's the worst kept secret in football transfers. The 'missing' piece in the puzzle he was. They did everything to get him, on more than one occasion I might add as well. Steven was never interested in moving to Real though. Wanted to stay at Liverpool and finish his career here.

Do you have any reputable sources for that? The only thing I can remember is last year when a Real Madrid director said that Perez didn't want to know because Gerrard is 30. Plus Liverpool valued him at €70m.

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

Dean wrote:Real Madrid have been after Gerrard for fucking years. It's the worst kept secret in football transfers. The 'missing' piece in the puzzle he was. They did everything to get him, on more than one occasion I might add as well. Steven was never interested in moving to Real though. Wanted to stay at Liverpool and finish his career here.

Do you have any reputable sources for that? The only thing I can remember is last year when a Real Madrid director said that Perez didn't want to know because Gerrard is 30. Plus Liverpool valued him at €70m.

As a matter of fact, I do actually. I know the Gerrard family personally. And my Brother plays golf with Steven Gerrard's Dad and sometimes Steven himself. I get all the info on Gerrard. And believe me, Real have wanted him for years, going back to the Houllier days too. And as late as last season. Real made contact with Liverpool and were willing to play £30m for Steven Gerrard. Liverpool said they weren't interested. Real then contacted Gerrard about the possibility of a move to Spain. Gerrard said he weren't interested, didn't want to move. Want's to finish his career at Liverpool. Case closed.

Whether you believe me or not, that's entirely up to you. But I'm not lying, why would I lie about something like that?

The problem is that you are not a reputable source. This is a reputable source

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6258062,00.html

Forest wrote:

Scuba Steve wrote:

Mr Leiva wrote:Why would you want to move abroad, when you have such strong lower leagues?

Yeah, Rooney is sitting there and saying, 'no reason to go to Barcelona, if worst comes to worst, I can play for Nottingham. The nPower C'ship is a strong enough league for me.'

We are on par with the likes of Juventus, Benfica and Porto so I think it may just be a little bit of a step down for Rooney.

lolwut

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

Dean wrote:Real Madrid have been after Gerrard for fucking years. It's the worst kept secret in football transfers. The 'missing' piece in the puzzle he was. They did everything to get him, on more than one occasion I might add as well. Steven was never interested in moving to Real though. Wanted to stay at Liverpool and finish his career here.

Do you have any reputable sources for that? The only thing I can remember is last year when a Real Madrid director said that Perez didn't want to know because Gerrard is 30. Plus Liverpool valued him at €70m.

I quote from his autobiography: "That was a high point of the season that descended into disappointment. Fifth was no nowhere. No champions league for 2003/04 was a killer. Liverpool were in decline, and Gerard came under mouting pressure. Snipers in the press and on the phone in targeted him. Liverpool were trapped down a cul-de-sac with no obvious means of getting out. I began thinking off my future. 'I'm worried, Stru,' I told my agent. 'Playing in the champions league helps me get into the England squad. Sven always watches the Champions League games. People look down on the UEFA cup.' I knew I could survive one season out of champions league, but two would harm my career. Struan took phone calls from agents representing clubs in Europe, en quiring about the situation in the contract. Barcelona, Roma and Inter Milan were apparently interested. I was flattered to read peices saying Real Madrid were chasing me, but i wasn't tempted. Liverpool season had been shite, But I didn't want to leave the club I loved."

Also "Real Madrid defiantly sniffed around. Arsenal, too. Both Milan clubs and Barcelona. Fact"

He mentions throughout his biograpghy that Real Wanted him, as part of the Galacticos. And so did all big clubs all over the world.

Well he would say that wouldn't he? He's not going to come out and say 'I said to my agent, 'I'm worried Stru' and he said 'Nobody's interested Stevie, better sign the Liverpool deal', so I went to Melwood and signed it.'

If what he's written there about being so scared of being out of the CL for two years is true then why hasn't he left Liverpool to go to one of these massive clubs?

ResurrectionRooney wrote:Well he would say that wouldn't he? He's not going to come out and say 'I said to my agent, 'I'm worried Stru' and he said 'Nobody's interested Stevie, better sign the Liverpool deal', so I went to Melwood and signed it.'

If what he's written there about being so scared of being out of the CL for two years is true then why hasn't he left Liverpool to go to one of these massive clubs?

Because he loves Liverpool, and only wants to play for one club.

Dean wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

Dean wrote:Real Madrid have been after Gerrard for fucking years. It's the worst kept secret in football transfers. The 'missing' piece in the puzzle he was. They did everything to get him, on more than one occasion I might add as well. Steven was never interested in moving to Real though. Wanted to stay at Liverpool and finish his career here.

Do you have any reputable sources for that? The only thing I can remember is last year when a Real Madrid director said that Perez didn't want to know because Gerrard is 30. Plus Liverpool valued him at €70m.

As a matter of fact, I do actually. I know the Gerrard family personally. And my Brother plays golf with Steven Gerrard's Dad and sometimes Steven himself. I get all the info on Gerrard. And believe me, Real have wanted him for years, going back to the Houllier days too. And as late as last season. Real made contact with Liverpool and were willing to play £30m for Steven Gerrard. Liverpool said they weren't interested. Real then contacted Gerrard about the possibility of a move to Spain. Gerrard said he weren't interested, didn't want to move. Want's to finish his career at Liverpool. Case closed.

Whether you believe me or not, that's entirely up to you. But I'm not lying, why would I lie about something like that?

So basically, you're in the know.

What's Gerrard's handicap by the way?

Plus Someone I know, is a relative off someone who was inside Gerrard inner circle of friends during 2003-09.

Used to get all the little bits off information he used to get. Now I get non.

My cousin worked in the hotel that Lionel Messi was in when he played in New Jersey in March and told me that he's though quite heavily of leaving Barcelona and joining Bayern Munich, because "the sauerkraut soup in Barcelona is atrocious".

My dad is friends with Florentino Perez though, true fact. He asked him about Steven Gerrard and Perez said (in perfect English) 'That donkey? No, maybe 10 years ago we could have made him into a top player, but he will never play for Real Madrid.'

I had sex with Gerrard, true fact. Knew all the ins and outs.

Ché Guayaba wrote:I had sex with Gerrard, true fact. Knew all the ins and outs.

Did he give you any information on being interested in joining Madrid or staying and Liverpool during or after intercourse?

Seriously though, if Gerrard did sign for Barcelona or Real Madrid, where would be play? There is no position available where there isn't already a at least one better player. Central Midfield? Alonso and Khedira are better. Defensive Midfield? Pepe and Diarra. Attacking midfield? Kaka and Ozil. Right Side? Fuck right off. Left side? Di Maria. Right Back? Ramos. He'd ride the bench if he was lucky, and as for Barcelona, there is absolutely no chance.

Oh this is awkward, I mean the ins and outs of Gerrard. Steven isnt much of a talker.

ResurrectionRooney wrote:Seriously though, if Gerrard did sign for Barcelona or Real Madrid, where would be play? There is no position available where there isn't already a at least one better player. Central Midfield? Alonso and Khedira are better. Defensive Midfield? Pepe and Diarra. Attacking midfield? Kaka and Ozil. Right Side? Fuck right off. Left side? Di Maria. Right Back? Ramos. He'd ride the bench if he was lucky, and as for Barcelona, there is absolutely no chance.

There would be no point Gerrard joining any other club or going abroad now. He's past is prime and has constant injury problems.

Especially Madrid or Barca. He's not good enough for them.

ResurrectionRooney wrote:Seriously though, if Gerrard did sign for Barcelona or Real Madrid, where would be play? There is no position available where there isn't already a at least one better player. Central Midfield? Alonso and Khedira are better. Defensive Midfield? Pepe and Diarra. Attacking midfield? Kaka and Ozil. Right Side? Fuck right off. Left side? Di Maria. Right Back? Ramos. He'd ride the bench if he was lucky, and as for Barcelona, there is absolutely no chance.

Right now he'd be on the bench, a few years ago when he was a better (or more consistent, whatever) player and Real/Barcelona didn't have the talent in midfield as they do now, yeah.

ResurrectionRooney wrote:Seriously though, if Gerrard did sign for Barcelona or Real Madrid, where would be play? There is no position available where there isn't already a at least one better player. Central Midfield? Alonso and Khedira are better. Defensive Midfield? Pepe and Diarra. Attacking midfield? Kaka and Ozil. Right Side? Fuck right off. Left side? Di Maria. Right Back? Ramos. He'd ride the bench if he was lucky, and as for Barcelona, there is absolutely no chance.

Back in 2004-08 he could have easily been in the team. Not now.

When you live in your clubs city it is pretty easy to know players.

My cousin dated former Forest player Matt Thornhill who now plays for Hibs. My mums mate used to work with Nathan Tyson's missus and she got us a signed Forest football from him with the teams autographs on. David Johnson, ex Forest player worked as a P.E teacher at my local Primary for 2 years after retiring. I know a girl that lives next door to Luke Chambers. A lad 2 years above me in school who I have a kick about with down the courts every now and then is the Assisstant Kit Manager at Forest.


so yeah, i've had my reputable sources

Mr Leiva wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:Seriously though, if Gerrard did sign for Barcelona or Real Madrid, where would be play? There is no position available where there isn't already a at least one better player. Central Midfield? Alonso and Khedira are better. Defensive Midfield? Pepe and Diarra. Attacking midfield? Kaka and Ozil. Right Side? Fuck right off. Left side? Di Maria. Right Back? Ramos. He'd ride the bench if he was lucky, and as for Barcelona, there is absolutely no chance.

Back in 2004-08 he could have easily been in the team. Not now.

2004? So he'd have been ahead of Zidane?

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

Mr Leiva wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:Seriously though, if Gerrard did sign for Barcelona or Real Madrid, where would be play? There is no position available where there isn't already a at least one better player. Central Midfield? Alonso and Khedira are better. Defensive Midfield? Pepe and Diarra. Attacking midfield? Kaka and Ozil. Right Side? Fuck right off. Left side? Di Maria. Right Back? Ramos. He'd ride the bench if he was lucky, and as for Barcelona, there is absolutely no chance.

Back in 2004-08 he could have easily been in the team. Not now.

2004? So he'd have been ahead of Zidane?

Replacement.

Why would Zidane need replacing in 2004?

world's best league, no need to go abroad, only some exceptions (Becks, Owen, some in Scotland, Mancienne etc)

ResurrectionRooney wrote:Why would Zidane need replacing in 2004?

He was a year from retirement..

I would rather trust someone who has links to Gerrard than Sky Sports tbh, the amount of shit they make up is unbelievable.

dena wrote:

Dean wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

Dean wrote:Real Madrid have been after Gerrard for fucking years. It's the worst kept secret in football transfers. The 'missing' piece in the puzzle he was. They did everything to get him, on more than one occasion I might add as well. Steven was never interested in moving to Real though. Wanted to stay at Liverpool and finish his career here.

Do you have any reputable sources for that? The only thing I can remember is last year when a Real Madrid director said that Perez didn't want to know because Gerrard is 30. Plus Liverpool valued him at €70m.

As a matter of fact, I do actually. I know the Gerrard family personally. And my Brother plays golf with Steven Gerrard's Dad and sometimes Steven himself. I get all the info on Gerrard. And believe me, Real have wanted him for years, going back to the Houllier days too. And as late as last season. Real made contact with Liverpool and were willing to play £30m for Steven Gerrard. Liverpool said they weren't interested. Real then contacted Gerrard about the possibility of a move to Spain. Gerrard said he weren't interested, didn't want to move. Want's to finish his career at Liverpool. Case closed.

Whether you believe me or not, that's entirely up to you. But I'm not lying, why would I lie about something like that?

So basically, you're in the know.

What's Gerrard's handicap by the way?

Well yeah, I would consider myself 'In The Know' with regards to Gerrard, for the reasons I've give. Don't know what his handicap is though, but he loves a good game of golf. That's how I found about Giggs having the affair, I knew that weeks before it got leaked over twitter, I was advised to keep my mouth shut about it. Paul Gerrard (Steven's Dad) told all the lads down the pub it was Giggs weeks and weeks before it was over twitter

Dan wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:Why would Zidane need replacing in 2004?

He was a year from retirement..

Or 2..