Transfer Rumours 2013/14 - Real World Football - FM24

The last couple of years they should have done better than just float around 13th/14th still playing the same 'style' of football despite spending loads on Crouch and Jones etc, agreed with that, but I really wouldn't call it an awful job.

An awful job is something like Kean did at Rovers, not getting a team up and then avoiding any serious relegation trouble for the next five seasons. FA Cup final as well. But yeah, they should have done better last couple of years and they're not really improving, especially when clubs who've spent a lot less have finished top 10 in that time.

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21 May 2013 14:41:35

I think Stoke's spending is a bit over-stated, last year's wage budget was £53m, which was considerably lower than Fulham and Sunderland, who were over £60m. Stoke's wage bill was quite close to Bolton, Blackburn and WBA. He has spent a lot on expensive transfers though, on older players as well. I think it is the right time for him to go though, they've stagnated this year imo.

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21 May 2013 15:03:17

Stoke were far too close to the relegation zone this season given their spending over the past few years. Factor that in with abysmal football and I can fully understand why Stoke fans would want to see the back of him.

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21 May 2013 15:25:36

By Shola | Permalink | On 21 May 2013 - 15:41 PM

I think Stoke's spending is a bit over-stated, last year's wage budget was £53m, which was considerably lower than Fulham and Sunderland, who were over £60m. Stoke's wage bill was quite close to Bolton, Blackburn and WBA. He has spent a lot on expensive transfers though, on older players as well. I think it is the right time for him to go though, they've stagnated this year imo.

08/09
James Beattie - £3.5m
Matthew Etherington - £2.6m
Danny Higginbotham - £2.6m
Michael Tonge - £2.6m
Tom Soares - £1.6m
Abdoulaye Fayé £2.5m
Ibrahima Sonko £2.6m
Andrew Davies - £1.6m
Dave Kitson - £6.1m
Seyi Olofinjana - £3.3m
Amdy Fayé - £396k
Thomas Sörensen - free

09/10
Asmir Begovic - £3.3m
Danny Collins - £2.7m
Tuncay Sanli - £5m
Robert Huth - £6.1m
Diego Arismendi - £2.6m
Dean Whitehead £3m

10/11
Jermaine Pennant - £1.7m
Eidur Gudjohnsen £2.2m
Kenwyne Jones - £8.5m
Marc Wilson - £3.1m
Jonathan Walters £2.9m
Carlo Nash - free

11/12
Peter Crouch - £9.9m
Wilson Palacios - £7.9m
Cameron Jerome - £3.9m
Matthew Upson - free
Jonathan Woodgate - free

12/13
Jack Butland - £3.3m
Brek Shea - £2.6m
Stefan Galinski - free
Michael Owen - free
Charlie Adam - £5.4m
Steven N'Zonzi - £3.8m
Maurice Edu - £550k
Michael Kightly - £3m
Geoff Cameron - £1.8m
Jamie Ness -free

Around £90m around half didn't even get a look in. Awful amount of money for mediocrity, that kind of net spend should see them competing near the other end of the table.

Sam

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21 May 2013 15:27:06

Jones for £8.5m and Crouch for £9.9m. Christ.

BR.

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21 May 2013 15:34:23

By Ninja | Permalink | On 21 May 2013 - 16:25 PM

Dave Kitson - £6.1m

Jonas

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21 May 2013 16:27:21

Stop re-tweeting Tancredi Palmeri, its only bull.

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21 May 2013 17:06:25

West Ham and Liverpool agree a fee of £15M for Carroll, who has not yet decided if he wants to join.

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21 May 2013 18:47:28

More than I thought they'd pay for him tbh.

hammer9

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21 May 2013 19:56:10

finger crossed Carroll will agree to join West Ham!

and Razvan Rat joined West Ham for free and a year.

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21 May 2013 19:57:12

By Jonas | Permalink | On 21 May 2013 - 18:27 PM

Stop re-tweeting Tancredi Palmeri, its only bull.

Check your PM inbox.

Number 1

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21 May 2013 21:21:15

There's another "Pardew has been sacked" rumour circulating around the internet.

Don't know what probability it is of being accurate but who knows - didn't see Pulis going, for instance.

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21 May 2013 21:22:39

By Ninja | Permalink | On 21 May 2013 - 16:25 PM

Around £90m around half didn't even get a look in. Awful amount of money for mediocrity, that kind of net spend should see them competing near the other end of the table.

Remember that £90m has completely built a side that has lasted 5 season in the PL. And £90m is only 18 months wages for very mediocre sides. Pulis has done Stoke's main ambition, to get promoted and established in the Premier League, obviously he has done it in quite an expensive way, but I'm sure Stoke are better off than if didn't spend and were relegated.

Also remember that £90m hasn't completely disappeared, a decent chunk of it is still in the squad.

Pulis has paid over the odds for some players, but in a way, I think he has been forced to, because no one decent is willing to go to Stoke if there is an alternative. Obviously a lot of that is his fault, because of the style of football.

Esprit Vanilla

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22 May 2013 05:30:17

Liverpool want Kolo Toure.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22609295

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22 May 2013 13:02:28

Martinez making a decision on his future tomorrow.

Also, I wish more clubs had presidents like Napoli's. Saying stuff like "Our new manager's name begins with an 'M'" is just awesome. More clubs should tease like that

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22 May 2013 13:12:36

Graham Hunter's saying we could get Thiago for as little as £15m.

Would be a fantastic deal.

tmatthew

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22 May 2013 13:21:42

How good is he?

I've only really seen him when we played Barca in a friendly a couple of years ago. He was a cheating little shit but scored a brilliant goal.

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22 May 2013 13:35:28

I'd pay £15M for that alone.

But yeah his release fee is something ridiculous but if he doesn't play enough games this season it automatically goes down to £15M, which he hasn't. Still some games left though isn't there?

Number 1

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22 May 2013 13:48:27

Apparently Phil Neville is in talks to be the new Everton manager.

Bold move...

Jamieandhisego

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22 May 2013 14:03:20

Hope so, I've got a cheeky couple of quid on Pellegrini to City from weeks ago, Phil Neville to Everton, Stuart McCall to Sheffield United and I have a feeling about Benitez being the next Real manager if PSG hold firm on Ancelotti.

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By Number 1 | Permalink | On 22 May 2013 - 14:48 PM

Apparently Phil Neville is in talks to be the new Everton manager.

Bold move...

Very bold, would be a huge gamble and could see it ending in tears......it's a crucial appointment for Everton, I'd avoid just promoting people from within.

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By tmatthew | Permalink | On 22 May 2013 - 14:21 PM

How good is he?

I've only really seen him when we played Barca in a friendly a couple of years ago. He was a cheating little shit but scored a brilliant goal.

He's good.

Easily in the same bracket of talent as the likes of Wilshere and Gündogen, although those two have obviously got higher profiles right now.

Don't really see him wanting to leave Barca though even if they would let him go that cheep.

Ninja

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22 May 2013 14:30:42

Whoops double post.

Obtuse

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22 May 2013 14:57:47

By tmatthew | Permalink | On 22 May 2013 - 14:21 PM

How good is he?

I've only really seen him when we played Barca in a friendly a couple of years ago. He was a cheating little shit but scored a brilliant goal.

He's good.

Easily in the same bracket of talent as the likes of Wilshere and Gündogen, although those two have obviously got higher profiles right now.

Don't really see him wanting to leave Barca though even if they would let him go that cheep.

Jamieandhisego

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22 May 2013 15:08:24

Christ, what a piss-poor joke.

bluemoon.

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22 May 2013 15:50:43

Mundo Deportivo have us down as Thiago's likely destination.

Can't say I particularly believe them or Graham Hunter.

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23 May 2013 10:11:58

By Obtuse | Permalink | On 22 May 2013 - 15:57 PM

He's good.

Easily in the same bracket of talent as the likes of Wilshere and Gündogen, although those two have obviously got higher profiles right now.

Don't really see him wanting to leave Barca though even if they would let him go that cheep.

Wilshere a higher profile than Thiago?
LOL

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By JCash3000 | Permalink | On 23 May 2013 - 11:11 AM

Wilshere a higher profile than Thiago?
LOL

In this country, yeah.

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