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Highway Penguin

04-08-2004, 05:01

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Final Position - 2nd, 70 points (2005-2006)

Goal Keeper-
01 - Iker Casillas Fernández
13 - Diego López Rodríguez
28 - Antonio Adán Garrido
29 - Francisco Casilla Cortés

Defenders-
02 - Míchel Salgado Fernández
03 - Roberto Carlos Da Silva
04 - Sergio Ramos García
05 - Fabio Cannavaro
11 - Cicinho
15 - Raúl Bravo Sanfélix
20 - Oscar Miñambres Pascual
21 - Iván Helguera Bujía
22 - Francisco Pavón Barahona
24 - Álvaro Mejía Pérez

Midfielders-
06 - Mahamadou Diarra
08 - Emerson da Rosa
14 - José María Gutiérrez Hernández Guti
23 - David Beckham
26 - Francisco Javier "Javi" García Fernández
27 - Rubén De la Red Gutiérrez

Forwards-
07 – Raul González Blanco
09 - Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima
10 - Robinho
17 - Rutgerus "Ruud" Van Nistelrooy
18 - Antonio Cassano
19 - José Antonio Reyes Calderón

Out On Loan:
Jonathan Woodgate
Carlos Diogo
Julio Baptista

Head Coach - Fabio Capello

Trophy Cabinet
29 Spanish League Titles
18 Regional Championships Titles
17 Spanish Cup Titles
9 European Championship Cup Titles
7 Spanish Cup Titles
5 Community trophy Titles
3 Intercontinental Cup Titles
2 Little Cup Titles
2 UEFA Cup Titles
Copa Latina Cup
League Cup Title
UEFA Super Cup Title

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*Note : pictures and information thanks to, realmadrid.dk , realmadrid.com , soccer-spain.com

Highway Penguin

04-08-2004, 05:12

Could an Admin change the title please, I didn't realize that I had typed "forum". I'd like it to read "Thread." :o

Highway Penguin

04-08-2004, 17:35

Up Coming Games

August 11, 2004
UEFA Champions League -
Wisla Krakw(Poland) v.s. Real Madrid

August 29, 2004
La Liga -
RCD Mallorca v.s. Real Madrid

How do you think they will turn out?

Highway Penguin

05-08-2004, 23:01

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Real Madrid v.s. Getafe C.F.
1-0 Morientes

Here were the lines ups for both teams -

REAL MADRID: Casillas; Salgado, Pavón (Celades 75´), Samuel, Roberto Carlos; Helguera, Beckham, Solari (Núñez 62´), Guti (Raúl Bravo 62´); Raúl (Morientes 62´) y Ronaldo (Mejía 85´).

GETAFE C.F: Sergio Sánchez (Sánchez Broto 45´); Yanguas, Tena, Nano, Pernía; Mario Cotelo (Gallardo 45´), Vivar Dorado, Diego Rivas (Cubillo 45´), José Antonio (Riki 45´); Arribas (Pachón 45´) y Yordi (Álvaro 63´).

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Cards to -
Yordi (22´), Pachón (54´), Pavón (55´), Beckham (82´).

Referee - Sr. Moreno Delgado

Goals -
Morientes scored in the 77' minute.

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The next game will be against Mallorca C.F. on August 29.

Casillas

05-08-2004, 23:45

Man, Moro is sure doing himself good before before the main season kicks off. I say he will definetly get games during the season this time round cos he is one of the top strikers in Europe.

I hope Samuel is intergrating into the time well as I say we could need him through the season alright as it looks like Perez could not get another central defender. Although Camacho is demanding one and at last he has some authority unlike that fool Quieroz so Camacho could be the key to getting another class one.

50!

06-08-2004, 00:19

I think if Real Madrid get Viera then they will be a good team this season. Still not sure about the defence. Samuel was a good signing but i think if his partner is Pavon again Real will fail miserably! again!!

Highway Penguin

06-08-2004, 00:28

I think that if they use Helguera back there they will do well. Samuel and him work well together. The midfield can be convered well. They will do well this season.

Highway Penguin

06-08-2004, 01:35

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City - Madrid
Stadium - Ciudad Deportiva R.M.
Capacity - 6000 spectators
Year Founded - 1934
President - Florentino Perez Rodriguez
Members - 73000
Sponsors - SIEMENS Mobile
Uniform - All white.

Real Madrid B

Keepers
David Cobeño Iglesias
Jordi Codina Rodríguez
Sebastián Moyano de la Cruz - Sebas

Defenders
Álvaro Arbeloa Coca
Juan Carlos Duque Gancedo
José Ángel Ros González
Daniel Hedrera Lobatón
Miguel Palencia Calvo
Javier Paredes Arango
Francisco Javier García Fernández

Midfielders
Adrián Martín Cardona
Ángel Luis Robles Berengui
Roberto Trashorras Gayoso
Marcos Tébar Ramiro -
Antonio Moral Segura - Toni
Jonathan Pérez Olivero - Jotha
Alejandro Pérez Aracil - Alex Perez
Diego León Ayarza
Manuel Diego Tello Jorge
José Manuel Jurado Marín

Forwards
Adrián Quintairos Bugallo
David Barral Torres
Roberto Soldado Rillo
Ruben Arroyo Lloret
Rubén de la Red Gutiérrez

Second Division
1 Champions of 2ª División

Second Division B
2 Champions of 2ª División B
3 Runner up of 2ª División B

Third Division
6 Champion of 3ª División
1 Funner up for 3ª División

Group 1
Next Match - Alcorcón
August 29th

Highway Penguin

06-08-2004, 02:07

Highlights for last friendly -

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THE MATCH:

TOKYO VERDY: Takagi; Yoneyama, Togawa, 'Ubeda (Yanagisawa, 60'); D.Kobayasi (Tamano, 75'), Hayashi, Soma (Nejime, 70'), and .Kobayasi, Hirano (Lee,23'); Sakurai (Hugo, 72') e Hiramoto (Morimoto, 65').

REAL MADRID: César; Salgado, Samuel (Raúl Bravo, 46'), Pavón, Roberto Carlos; Helguera (Celades, 78'), Beckham (Mejía, 78'); Figo, Zidane (Guti, 63'), Solari (Raúl, 46'); and Ronaldo (Morientes, 63').

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GOLES:
0-1 (9'): Zidane spins around a dribbles past two defenders, brings down goalkeeper with a bicycle move and scores.
0-2 (35'):Pass from Beckham into the gapo, which Ronaldo uses to score.
0-3 (78'): Figo, on a crossed shot.
0-4 (81'): Triangulation between Guti, Raúl and Morientes, who scores

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REFEREE: J.Kashihara.

Cards to -
Warning to Pavón, Hayashi.

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A tough tackle by Hayashi against Zidane’s left ankle forced him to limp off the pitch.
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The next friendly is suppose to be against the Pumas U.N.A.M.

Highway Penguin

06-08-2004, 03:19

Goal Rankings -

Morientes - 3 (Benefica, Tokyo Verdy, Getafe)
Ronaldo - 2 (Benefica, Tokyo)
Guti - JEF United
Raul - JEF United
Solari - JEF United
Zidane - Tokyo Verdy
Figo - Tokyo Verdy

Assists Rankings -
Figo - JEF United
Guti - JEF United
Salgado - JEF United
Beckham - Tokyo Verdy
Raul - Tokyo Verdy

Highway Penguin

06-08-2004, 06:22

2-2, Morientes and Ronaldo Save the Day

BENFICA SL: Yannick (Moreira 57´); Argel, Paulo Almeida, Ricardo Rocha (Amoreirinha 60´), Miguel; Petit (Bruno Aguiar 60´), Do Santos (Fyssas 71´), Geovani, Sokota (Mantorras 79´); Zahovic (Manuel Fernandes 81´) and Simao (Joao Pereira 57´).

REAL MADRID: Casillas (César 45´); Salgado, Helguera, Samuel (Mejía 84´), Roberto Carlos (Raúl Bravo 45´); Núñez (Miñambres 70´), Beckham (Pavón 45´), Guti (Celades 70´), Zidane (Solari 45´); Raúl and Ronaldo (Morientes 45´).

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GOALS:
1-0, min.1: Zahovic, in a powerful shot from the front of the area.
1-1, min.2: Zidane heads a corner by Beckham, Yannick blocks ad Ronaldo puts the rebound in the net.
1-2, min. 77: Morientes makes the most of a loose ball in the small area.
2-2, min. 91: Giovani heads in a corner kick.

REFEREE: Bruno Paixao

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Camacho tested out a lot of players, making many changes in the line of second half. The Helguera, Samuel partnership in the center worked well. Guti and Beckham gave many passes and worked the midfield well. Camacho was very happy with the preformance.

Dundon's

06-08-2004, 13:46

This is a great thread Dude; it’s a credit to "Little Wing"

P.S. What do you make of all the Paddy Vieira rumors? You must be loving it.

Highway Penguin

06-08-2004, 19:20

Thanks Dundons.

Eh, I like him and all, but I think we had a good team going with the Beckham Guti partnership in the midfield. Guti lost his spot last season to Beckham but now that Helguera is in the defence, Guti can play. Viera should bring some more defensive play which could be neeeded, but I was looking more for someone to play in the back line. :)

Highway Penguin

06-08-2004, 21:32

RUMORS

FOXSports.com-
VIEIRA TALKS ON HOLD
"Talks between Real Madrid and Arsenal over the transfer of Gunners captain Patrick Vieira have broken down, as, according to Real president Florentino Perez, the Gunners have demanded more than the £23.1million fee."

What will be Arsenal's next move?

Transfers

IN
Walter Samuel - Roma
Morientes - Back from loan in Monaco
Celades - Back from loan to Girondins Bordeaux

OUT
Portillo - On Loan
Cambiasso - Inter
Carlos Sanchez - On Loan to Poli Ejido
Olalla- On loan to Lleida
Jordi - On loan to Sevilla
Riki - On loan to Gefate

Wisla Krakow vs Real Madrid

UEFA Champions League qualifying 2004/05

Wed, 11 Aug 04, 19:45

Highway Penguin

07-08-2004, 00:22

News On Zidane's Condition

Zidane trained with the team today, and seemed to be ok. After the game against Gafete Camacho had a training session, Casillas, Salgado, Samuel, Pavón, Roberto Carlos, Helguera, Guti, Beckham, Solari, Raúl and Ronaldo took the training session lightly and was let go and hour early. César, Miñambres, Núñez, Celades, Zidane, Diego López, Figo, Morientes, Raúl Bravo and Mejía trained the normal amount.

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Zidane will get the ok sign from the Real Madrid doctors in the upcoming days to whether he will be playing or not.

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Highway Penguin

07-08-2004, 07:59

The Legends of Real Madrid

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Juanito ALONSO
AMANCIO Amaro
Gregorio BENITO
Manolín BUENO
Emilio BUTRAGUEÑO
José Antonio CAMACHO
Miguel Porlan CHENDO
Alfredo DI STÉFANO
Ricardo GALLEGO
Francisco GENTO
Ramón Moreno GROSSO
HUGO SÁNCHEZ
Juan Gómez JUANITO
Enrique MATEOS
José Miguel González Martín del Campo MÍCHEL
MIGUEL ÁNGEL González
Luis MOLOWNY
Miguel MUÑOZ
Enrique Pérez ''PACHÍN"
Manuel Fernández PAHÍÑO
Ferenc PUSKAS Biro
Jacinto QUINCOCES
Héctor RIAL
Isidoro SAN JOSÉ Pozo (Nuevo)
Manuel SANCHIS Hontiyuelo
Manuel SANCHIS Martínez
José Emilio SANTAMARÍA
Carlos SANTILLANA
Juan SANTISTEBAN
Jorge VALDANO
Manuel VELAZQUEZ
José María ZÁRRAGA
Ignacio ZOCO

Anyone think anyone else should be added?

Eric88

07-08-2004, 11:19

Maybe I'm blind but I don't see Fernando Hierro in your list. For me he really should be there... ;)

Highway Penguin

07-08-2004, 19:21

He hasn't stopped playing, so I have't added him. When he retires I shall. :) I would never forget him.

Mussav

08-08-2004, 02:53

Real thread im IN :D

Highway Penguin

08-08-2004, 02:56

lol. Not many people have posted, but maybe some are reading it just for fun. I am waiting for some more news. It takes a bit to translate stuff since I am not fluent....yet. :) So if some of things that I post are out of date by a day or two that is why.

Mussav

08-08-2004, 03:02

Nice work highway penguin
thanks for all this stuff :)

Highway Penguin

08-08-2004, 03:05

No problem.

The only this is that I can't remember all of the transfers, do you happen to have them?

Dundon's

08-08-2004, 03:22

Minof loves Madrid next to his heart, you should talk to him about stuff, as he's bound to have a few little things you might wanna add. ;)

P.S. I can see a lot of great work ;) Its a credit to ya and I think the Mods should give you a reward (like they said they would :rolleyes: ) for such a fine thread. :cool:

Highway Penguin

08-08-2004, 04:12

lol Thanks Dundons. It would be nice if more people liked them, but a lot of people on this board are more into English Teams. Kinda sucks. I think I'll as Minof if he has anything I should add. Thanks.

Mussav

08-08-2004, 16:32

i heard Real Madrid want Roony

Highway Penguin

08-08-2004, 18:56

Ya, that is stupid. They don't need him, Perez is a bad president in my mind. What about you.

I am going to post updates of the Real Madrid B team verse someone in 5 minutes.

Highway Penguin

08-08-2004, 19:13

Real Madrid B -

Real Madrid B got it's second defeat of the preseason by Alicante - 1-0. Lopez's men's tries could not make it into the back of the net, they did come up on goal a few times but missed, but Alicante's Sendoa made the only goal of the match. Even though they were on home field advantage (the same one where the first team went up against Getafe) it was not in their favor for the madridistas.

Real Madrid B was left without Cobeño; Palencia, Walls, Angelo, Sergio; Oaks, Adrián, Javi Garci'a, Barral; Jurado and Alex Perez.

The conclusion of the encounter, Lopez Caro was satisfied with the work made: "In spite of the defeat, the men have shown desire and I cannot reproach anything to them. We will be improving, surely ". The madridista technician valued what Alicante did.

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Real Madrid C -
Real Madrid C added their second defeat of the preseason. They fell to Numancia 1-0. They had a tie with Alcoron, for the fans it was very interesting to watch. It was a brilliant match.

Highway Penguin

08-08-2004, 19:21

Wisla Cracovia VS Warsaw

The Wisla Cracovia, rival of Real Madrid in the third previous round of Liga de Campeones, has won with clarity agianst the Poland Warsaw (4-0) in a domestic match, with which showed the same confronts of the European shock. The Wisla, before 9,000 spectators, were favored because of the first goal in the first half, but then were sentenced by the last three goals in the second half.

Henryk Kasperczak aligned from exit to Majdan, Szymkowiak, Baszczynski, Mijailovic, Glowacki, Gorawski, Zurawski, Uche, Cantoro, Frankowski and Klos.

http://www.realmadrid.com/web_realmadrid/mmedia/000/000/043/298.JPG

Goals -
Udarevic (m.29)
Miroslaw Szymkowiak (m.56)
Tomasz Frankowski (m.67 and m.73)

Teekay

08-08-2004, 19:44

Nice team thread! You have really used time for this 1.

Highway Penguin

08-08-2004, 20:16

Thanks man. If you get any news that isn't up please feel free to add it. :)

Figо10

09-08-2004, 14:05

Their strongest line-up:

***Staring 11***

_________Casillas_________

__M.Salgado__Samuel__I.Helguer a__R.Carlos__

__________Vieira__________

_____Figo____Raul____Zidane___

____Ronaldo_____Morientes___

***Substitutes***

Cesar
Guti
R.Bravo
Solari
Pavon
Beckham
Borja

Iker Casillas in goal.

Back four of Salgado, Carlos, Samuel and Helguera.

One defensive midfielder in Vieira.

Attacking midfield of Raul in the centre, Figo on the right wing, and Zidane playing on the left.

An alternative is to play Raul as a left winger, as to allow Zidane his favourite spot "in the hole", but not sure whether he is suitable there.

Raul shouldn't be the front two because he's not a "predator" like Ronaldo and Morientes are. He's only got 11 league goals and 2 Champions League goals last season.

So a forward strikeforce of two predators, Morientes and Ronaldo.

What are your opinions?

Mussav

09-08-2004, 18:43

do you know Vieira number ? plesae

Darth Daft

09-08-2004, 18:44

do you know Vieira number ? plesae

whoa there mate, he hasnt even signed yet!

Ogopa Djz

09-08-2004, 18:46

Tenacious D

09-08-2004, 18:49

Yes Moro is back.Hopefully he can get more play time.
he should or maybe they will put him on loan AGEN and he will score against them LOL!!!! :p

Ogopa Djz

09-08-2004, 18:51

he should or maybe they will put him on loan AGEN and he will score against them LOL!!!! :p

LOL.I remember that. Man Real need to get more youth players like Manu cause soon Figo,Zidane,R.Carlos are gonna retire and if they dont get youth players who can learn from these guys then their much screwed.

Highway Penguin

09-08-2004, 20:48

Thier B team is quite good, they have Mejia coming up to play and a few other players. I like the lineup, but what do you think the line up will be with out Viera?

Casillas
Salgado, Samuel, Helguera, Carlos
Guti- Defensive mid
Raul- Center
Zidane- Right mid
Figo- Left
Morientes, and Ronaldo up top.

But I think that they will end up rotating the strikers around, and putting Beckham on in the middle like he was been playing, and Zidane and Figo on the wings. Atleast that is what it looked like against Benefica.

Teekay

09-08-2004, 20:51

There's this great lad, called Valdo whos gonna' replace Figo. He played on Loan at Osasuna last year.

Highway Penguin

09-08-2004, 20:55

Real Loan a lot of their players out, then they do well and they bring them back. Like they are doing with Portillo, he is gonna be great, along with Solari, they are gonna replace Zidane and Ronaldo most likely. I am looking forward to seeing the team in 5 years.

Highway Penguin

09-08-2004, 23:39

Pires Speaks Out

Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires has moved to refute reports that have quoted him as saying team mate Patrick Vieira has ''made his choice'' and would ''leave a huge void''.

The talented France international was reported in a Scottish newspaper as being resigned to Vieira's departure to La Liga giants Real Madrid.

With Arsene Wenger having now placed a deadline of Saturday for the summer's longest transfer saga to come to an end, the truth behind the rumours should come out over the weekend.

However, Pires is keen to reiterate that he has done nothing to add further fuel to the fire currently surrounding Vieira's future.

''I have never given an interview to a Scottish newspaper,'' Pires told the club's official website.

''I am really furious when I read words that are put in my mouth.

''I have never said a word about Patrick's situation, I have too much respect for him to give my opinion.

''As far as I know Patrick hasn't signed for Real Madrid and I really hope, as do my team mates, that he stays with Arsenal.''

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 01:00

CALL FOR CRACOVIA

Keepers-
Caesar
Casillas

Defenses-
Salgado
Pavón
Brave Raul
Samuel
Mejía
Roberto Carlos.

Midfield-
Helguera
Celades
Zidane
Figo
Beckham
Guti
Solari

Forwards-
Ronaldo
Morientes
Raul

Outside the list:
Diego Lopez
Núñez
Miñambres
Borja (injured)

Camacho and his men watched videos of Wisla Cracovia games. They will be flying to Poland Tuesday 10th, 10:00 from Barajas Airport. They should be arriving at about 1:30. Zidane and Figo have recovered from thier injuries and will be playing in the games.

On August 11, 2004 the game will be held.
They will arrive back in Madrd the day after.

Figо10

10-08-2004, 05:51

If Raul is gonna play centre then should Zidane or Figo play left wing?

In my opinion Zidane should.

Anyway where is Flavio Conceicao now I haven't heard of him recently, he was on loan at Borussia Dortmund last season.

I think Ruben has been loaned out as well.

What number has Morientes taken for Real Madrid friendlies does anyone know?

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 06:06

Billy Minof

10-08-2004, 09:31

CALL FOR CRACOVIA

Who is this Cracovia???? Where does he play???? Who does he play with???? Is he any Good????

Real signed another youngster aswell Felipe Reyes who has recieved the No. 14 jersey for this season.

cyberdog

10-08-2004, 10:00

Figо10

10-08-2004, 10:33

Morientes has taken 8. He tried 4 for a while, but I think he landed on 8.

Flavio was on loan to Borussia Dortmund for a season, and then they had an option to buy him, but from what I read I think they passed up on it. So he ended up going to Galatasaray Istanbul a Turkish club. :)

Ruben has been loaned out again to Albacete.

You seem to know a bit about Real Madrid.

Sure do I support Real Madrid as well.

I hope Morientes would take 11, hoping 8 would go to a midfielder.

Clubs like to loan out players as an excuse for giving their shirt number to another player, like loaning out Morientes so Ronaldo could take number 9 and sell more shirts.

This season, Ruben (4), Borja (8) and Portillo (11) have all been "loaned out", perhaps making way for the arrivals of Samuel, Vieira and Morienes.

I actually really wish Samuel had taken 4, so Vieira would take 8, 11 for Morientes, and they would have their numbers 1-11 in their first choice line-up (Don't think of Sven).

1 - Casillas
2 - M.Salgado
3 - R.Carlos
4 - Samuel
5 - Zidane
6 - I.Helguera
7 - Raul
8 - Vieira
9 - Ronaldo
10 - Figo
11 - Morientes

Doesn't that look kinda cool for a starting 11???

No funny numbers like 23.

By the way your previous post said who should be DM if Vieira didn't come,

I guess first choice should be Guti, then Beckham.

The best is Helguera, but then the central defence would be left with R.Bravo, Pavon or Mejia.

Solari should fit in their as well, having played as side-back and winger.

I have a feeling Real Madrid are overconfident in getting Vieira.

Look, they've already gotten rid of Flavio Conceicao, Borja and Cambiasso, three essential defensive midfielders.

And of course Makelele was the biggest mistake.

Real signed another youngster aswell Felipe Reyes who has recieved the No. 14 jersey for this season.

Where has Guti disappeard to then???

Eric88

10-08-2004, 10:53

Who is this Cracovia???? Where does he play???? Who does he play with???? Is he any Good????

Real signed another youngster aswell Felipe Reyes who has recieved the No. 14 jersey for this season.

Yes, Real Madrid really signed Felipe Reyes, but he's a basketball player :D So Guti still has his number 14

Eric88

10-08-2004, 10:56

Figо10

10-08-2004, 13:43

Becks on the bench ??? Last season he played very good...

But Figo's better on the wing, Vieira's better in defence, and you couldn't leave out the great Zidane or the captain Raul could you?

codename 47

10-08-2004, 15:08

Does anyone know if madrid are gonna sign xabi alonso or joaquin this season cause i heard that this is figo's last season and the might decide to cash in on him

Rangers_FC

10-08-2004, 15:14

xabi alonso might be going to liverpool

As for viera he might be going to inter or juve and arsenal hav said he is for sale

If any of you like inter please go to my inter thread its on my sig

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 15:24

I think that they will be fine with out having to bring in another big or semi-big name next season when Figo leaves. IF Beckham and Solari stay then they will have enough wing power. :) Sounds kinda odd.
They also have Nunez. I am betting that in a few years he is going to do quite well. He got a few games in during the preseason and didn't look to bad in the game I watched.

I really think that Real need a DMF cause thier defense is still weak. Guti can attack aswell so that is a plus, he doesn't always have to defend. If Viera doesn't go to Real it won't be a huge shock because there are so many different people saying different things. And personally I think we will get by without him. Just another name for Perez.

Morientes should have taken 11 I agree. I wonder why he didn't. He would be able to choose from any free number. I bet.

Helguera should be back in defence, Pavon is his replacement when he plays in the midfield, but he is too weak and needs more time to become a more able defender. With Samuel back there, he should learn very quickly.

Call for Cracovia commet-
Wisla Cracovia is the full name. It is the next team they play. For the Champions League. I did a little review thing on it in an earlier post. ;)

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 15:33

If any of you like inter please go to my inter thread its on my sig

You punk advertising in my thread....geez, you newbies are all alike. :D Just kidding man. I think that I might do that. With the Signature thing.

Transfer News
Samuel Eto'o is believe to be going to Barca, after they put in a bid of €21 million and gave Real a week to counter offer, but in not doing so they left Mallorca the option of selling him or not. He is owned half by Mallorca and half by Real, to keep the African Star at Mallorca they needed to put up a bid of half of anyones bid. It should be interesting to see how it all works out.

Figо10

10-08-2004, 17:41

Morientes should have taken 11 I agree. I wonder why he didn't. He would be able to choose from any free number. I bet.

Looks like we have to convince him to take 11.

At least it's much better than 4.

Maybe he wants to squeeze in between Raul and Ronaldo.

Eric88

10-08-2004, 17:48

But Figo's better on the wing, Vieira's better in defence, and you couldn't leave out the great Zidane or the captain Raul could you?

Figo played superb, but I would prefer Becks instead of Zidane (based on last year performances because Zidane had a terrible season) :cool:

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 18:11

Zidane hasn't been doing to well in the sense of scoring goals. But when he does score the goals are mighty beautiful.

What do you guys think about the upcoming game with Wisla Krakow also known as Wisla Cracovia?

Eric88

10-08-2004, 19:28

I think that in POland it will be hard, something like 1-0, 2-1 etc for Madrid, maybe draw, but in Spain Real is going to trash them :p

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 19:44

They'll go easy on them, I want to see the game but I can't. The game will be a low scorer, but I think that they will entertain the Real fans in Madrid. :)

Teekay

10-08-2004, 20:01

It's shit we can't see these qualifying matches anywhere! I'm a Juve fan and annoys me too! I agree with the result, Real must go easy away, and play attcking and entertaining football at home. They're gonna take it 3-1 today I think.

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 20:06

Ya, if they don't I might break down in tears. :)

What do you think Real should go for next in a signing? Like a defender or what?

50!

10-08-2004, 20:21

Ya, if they don't I might break down in tears. :)

What do you think Real should go for next in a signing? Like a defender or what?

Defender Definetely! I am not a big fan of Helguera at all i think he is very unreliable and leaks to many goals. Samuel is a very good player. They should maybe consider getting Samuel's defence partner at Roma Chivu. He is a really good player, Romanian Internationalist and a very solid defender, he would be a good signing.

Also i think Real Madrid wasting money on Owen is mind boggling. They have 3 world class strikers why buy another who is quite inconsistent. If i were Real Madrid i would forget signing Owen and make sure they get Viera.

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 20:45

Real Madrid have denied that they are interested in signing Michael Owen from Liverpool, insisting Patrick Vieira is their top transfer target.

It had been widely reported in England that Real, as well as arch rivals Barcelona, were planning a shock swoop for the England marksman after talks over a new contract at Anfield stalled.

Owen has only one year left on his current deal and, like Steve McManaman previously, Liverpool face the prospect of losing him for nothing in 12 months' time.

However, Real assistant sporting director Emilio Butragueno has declared Los Merengues are focusing all their efforts on landing Vieira from Arsenal, and have not made enquiries for Owen.

"Only Vieira interests us at the moment," Butragueno declared.

Ya, if they did end up signing him, Morientes would be benched or loaned out. Just cause they are so careless about good players. Hopefully Poritillo will come back in good form and be able to compete for a spot of take over a spot when one of the retires.
Coloccini? You know that guy with the afro thing? I wanted him to sign. He played well in Copa America. I also wanted them to sign Milito last year but something about his medical condition stopped them.
You don't like Helguera?

adams9802

10-08-2004, 20:45

Defender Definetely! I am not a big fan of Helguera at all i think he is very unreliable and leaks to many goals. Samuel is a very good player. They should maybe consider getting Samuel's defence partner at Roma Chivu. He is a really good player, Romanian Internationalist and a very solid defender, he would be a good signing.

Also i think Real Madrid wasting money on Owen is mind boggling. They have 3 world class strikers why buy another who is quite inconsistent. If i were Real Madrid i would forget signing Owen and make sure they get Viera.
well fot one they would get rid of Morientes in a part exchange so then they would still only have 3..

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 20:47

I guess, but Owen wouldn't like Spanish football, I think that that is why Beckham did badly. They play more tactical, and like flair or whatever, and I think English football is speed and long balls and what not. I think, don't quote me on it.

adams9802

10-08-2004, 20:58

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 21:05

It really would be. I hope that they bad any thoughts of it, and go for a good 5-7 million defender.

larsson

10-08-2004, 21:57

What do you guys think about the upcoming game with Wisla Krakow also known as Wisla Cracovia?

:eek:
Mate if you say "Wisla Cracovia" to a Wisla fan he´ll kill you, and I´m not joking. I know that Cracovia is the Italian (?) name of the city, but it´s also a club from Krakow, which is a big rival of Wisla. 10 murders there in the last 5 years with fan-rivalry background.
But back to the football, I think it´s going to be a draw in Krakow, maybe a one goal victory by Real, I predict a 1-2, and then an relaxed 2-0 in Madrid.

Highway Penguin

10-08-2004, 23:35

Are you serious Larsson? I had no idea. On Skysports they say Krakow, and on the Real Madrid site they say Cracovia. So I wasn't sure which to use. That is wild. Kinda scary.

Ya, I think that they will end up letting one in. Then pull it together and have a nice shut out. :)

PS- thanks for the info.

larsson

11-08-2004, 00:07

Probably Cracovia is the Spanish name for Krakow, that´s why Real Madrid´s site says Cracovia ;)
It´s not wrong of course, but still, Wisla Cracovia sounds strange, as I said, Cracovia is the team name of the biggest rival of Wisla, I´d even say enemy, not only rival.

Mussav

11-08-2004, 00:11

Good Luck to Real Madrid tomorrow

Highway Penguin

11-08-2004, 00:34

Updates

Samuel is tring to convince people that he will be able to play along next to Pavón in center defense, while Helguera-Beckham try to convince people they are able to do it in the midfield paired in the axis. Camacho has a few tricks up his sleeve.: Guti. ` 14' has acted in three different positions during the preseason, and he is a key piece during the exercise. With Zidane doing most of the magic - the unforgettable goal in Japan and Figo driving the defense on the other team mad, the technician breathes calm - both recovered -. In addition, Ronaldo and Morientes have the power to point and shoot on goal. Raul returns to be the "man". There is a month left til La Liga starts, but this new Madrid presents/displays constants that will shock Europe.

Question? Does Real squad look promising for the upcoming season? What is your line up?

Highway Penguin

11-08-2004, 01:23

Michael Owen's Liverpool future has been plunged further into doubt after he was an unused substitute in the club's UEFA Champions League qualifier.

"Owen has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid after his contract talks at Anfield reportedly broke down.

It was then suggested that the England number ten would have to be left out of the Liverpool line-up for their Champions League match with AZ Graz on Tuesday, to avoid him being cup-tied for any potential suitors.

His inclusion in Austria would have meant that his price tag would come tumbling down as Real, or Barcelona, would not want to splash out on a player who could not play in Europe's premier competition.

Rafa Benitez was playing his cards close to his chest before the match, but as soon as the team sheet was released the intense speculation over Owen's future moved up a gear.

Owen hardly moved from his spot on the bench and did not even warm up to give the merest hint that he would be used at any point in the match.

Liverpool eased to a 2-0 win so, if Benitez was resting his star striker for the start of the Premiership season, he was never needed - but that will not stop the speculation.

Even two-goal hero Steven Gerrard could not shed any light on Owen's situation and the skipper was unable to calm worried Reds fans over their fears of the striker's departure.

"I'm sure there will be one or two more new faces coming in and maybe one or two going out as well," Gerrard told Channel Five after the match.

"I'm not sure really what's going to happen with Michael. No-one has said anything to me so we will have to wait and see.

"Michael hasn't said anything to me."

Benitez was still remaining tight-lipped about the prospect of Owen leaving Anfield, and insisted his decision to leave him on the bench was not due to an impending move.

"When I decided the 11 players that start it is because I have confidence in those players," said Benitez.

"We have four good forwards here and tonight I played two of them - that is it."

Owen's situation should be clearer before the start of the season as Benitez will not want all the speculation distracting his side before the big kick-off against Tottenham on Saturday."

Thoughts?

Cabby

11-08-2004, 06:35

I think if Liverpool let him go they would be making a mistake. He is a very good striker. I hope he stays there.

Figо10

11-08-2004, 08:05

Away leg: scrappy draw 1-1

Home tie: 5-1

:)

Highway Penguin

11-08-2004, 15:19

Hey Figo what do you think about the Owen situation?

Zidane expected to quit
"Real Madrid's midfield magician Zinedine Zidane will announce a final decision on his international future on Thursday.

The elegant France superstar could retire from Les Bleus after the disappointment of the favourites' exit from Euro 2004 at the hands of eventual winners Greece.

With several of his long-established international colleagues also deciding to hang up their boots at that level, including Lilian Thuram and Bixente Lizarazu, the man who did so much to bring the 1998 World Cup to France is expected to follow suit.

The Canal+ television channel has an exclusive interview with the 32-year-old which will broadcast his decision in the evening.

It is understood that 'Zizou', who has won 93 caps, will retire - leaving new coach Raymond Domenech with a major selection headache ahead of his squad announcement for the match with Bosnia & Herzegovina.

The question for Domenech, who replaced Jacques Santini, is how will he replace the irreplaceable?

A new breed of quality Frenchmen are waiting for the chance to grasp their opportunity, however, at international level."
-Skysports.com

-Thoughts?

Highway Penguin

11-08-2004, 15:37

Kuip club's Real bid fails

"Feyenoord have failed with a bid to sign talented Real Madrid defender Oscar Minambres. Minambres has slipped down the pecking order at El Santiago Bernabeu, having featured regularly in the 2002/2003 season, and was being lined up for a move to Holland.

The Kuip club had made contact with Real to enquire into the possibility of signing the 23-year-old, but were unsuccessful in their attempts to secure the stopper's signature.

Minambres, who is contracted to Los Merengues until the summer of 2005, will hope to stake a claim for a place in Jose Antonio Camacho's regime after overcoming a foot injury."
-Skysports.com

-Thoughts?

codename 47

11-08-2004, 16:25

personally i think minambres is a good squad player and madrid should do their best to keep him.
Does anyone one if madrid are gonna bid for xabi alonso seeing as liverpool have bidded for him.(although i've heard they have rejected the bid because they are waiting for real madrid to come in)

codename 47

11-08-2004, 16:26

Highway Penguin

11-08-2004, 16:37

They were bidding on him at the beginning of the season, but then stopped for some reason. LIverpool basically has him now. Unless Real decide to change their mind, it looks doubtfull. I'd like them to invest in a young mid. That way when Figo or Zidane leaves next season then they have a back-up. Solari is there as well. Which is good.

I like Minambres, so I do hope he stays. He played for the B-team, and helped them out a lot. I hope he does well in first team.

codename 47

11-08-2004, 20:10

what about madrid signing joaquin is there any news about that ?

Highway Penguin

11-08-2004, 20:17

I had didn't know that they were thinking about that. When did you hear it?

Highway Penguin

11-08-2004, 21:54

Real Madrd VS Wisla Krakow

I'll post a full report later on tonight, but here is the score

2-0 Real
Morientes - 72' and 90'

Highway Penguin

12-08-2004, 00:13

Real Madrid VS Wisla Krakow

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2 - 0 Real Madrid Win

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Line Ups -

WISLA CRACOVIA- Majdan; Baszczynsky, Klos, Glowacki, Mijailovic; Uche (Gorawski 62´), Szymkowiak, Cantoro, Zienczuk (Kukielka 81´); Zurawski y Frankowski (Kuzba 76´).

REAL MADRID- Casillas; Míchel Salgado, Pavón (Celades 84´), Samuel, Roberto Carlos; Helguera, Beckham, Figo, Zidane (Guti 67´); Raúl y Ronaldo (Morientes 67´).

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Goals -
0-1, min.71: Center by Beckham and Morientes, in the second 6, pushes the ball to the back of the net.

0-2, min.90: Robert Carlos knocks it to Morientes, and the same way it happened last time, Morientes puts it past Majdan.

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Referee - Massimo Busacca (Swiss).

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Cards -
Yellows to Samuel (43´), Pavón (75´).

Light Review -
Samuel and Pavon played well in the center of defense, Helguera and Beckham played well as well. They had some tight times in the second half Cantoro, almost got one by Casillas; Beckham, cam close as well; Zurawski, was also waiting for his chance; Helguera, was moved back to defense and Guti took his place; and Raúl and Ronaldo, were playing well. Wisla played well against Real.

The second leg of the game will be held in Madrid on August 25, that is a Wednesday.

- Thoughts?

Lost seraphim

12-08-2004, 00:43

Beckham played well? that's good to see

Highway Penguin

12-08-2004, 01:11

Apperantly he has been doing well since Camacho came. I hoping to see him make a good come back this season. Personally I like him.

50!

12-08-2004, 01:59

Easy win for Real Madrid. What else do you expect? Morientes proved he deserves to stay at Real Madrid and Buying Owen would be plain stupidity.

Highway Penguin

12-08-2004, 02:02

I think that he could be taking back his old spot, putting Ronaldo in a nice cozzy Real Madrid bench. :)
He sure has shown that he is capable.

50!

12-08-2004, 02:05

I think that he could be taking back his old spot, putting Ronaldo in a nice cozzy Real Madrid bench. :)
He sure has shown that he is capable.

Real should play Ronaldo and Morientes together and give Raul some time to get his act together. I'm a very big fan of Raul and i hate how he just can't find some form at the moment. Maybe some time off will get his football sharpened up and he can come back the player we all know he can be from 2 seasons ago.

Highway Penguin

12-08-2004, 02:24

Ya, seriously. I miss the old goal scorer. Something like 38 goals for Spain total. He needs to go back to his old style, do you think it has something to do with Ronnie? Cause he came about two years ago.

50!

12-08-2004, 02:35

do you think it has something to do with Ronnie?

No. Ronaldo came in the summer of 2002. In the 02/03 season Ronaldo and Raul were on fire. Banging in goals from everywhere. They looked a dream partnership at that time. But Raul deteriorated in the 03/04 (last season) and he did not perform well in Euro 2004 either. But im sure he will pull through this year and again show the whole world that he is the great player we all know he can be.

Highway Penguin

12-08-2004, 04:26

Ya, Ronaldo's first goal. Do you remember it? IT was pretty. They had a picture of him and the ball bouncing and him about to hit it. My cousins got a DVD with the best La Liga goals and his was one of them.

Is there any new news on Zidane retiring from International football? I read a bit about it, but haven't really seen anything new.

Highway Penguin

12-08-2004, 05:13

Some More Pictures -

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Great start. I'll be posting the season game days and who they play tomorrow afternoon. For now goodnight, and you stay classy PESinsight board. ;)

Figо10

12-08-2004, 10:23

Great win for Real and Morientes.

I think Morientes might be better playing from the bench, some players score when they are brought into the game from the bench.

And I think the rumours about Owen to Real are just ways to unsettle Liverpool, see how they didn't dare to use him in CL qualifier?

Once someone is linked with Real Madrid they beome unsettled.

Once there were rumours Real are interested in Ljungberg, he said, "I love Arsenal but I can't guarantee I won't be going to Real Madrid."

There are many others, don't you think it's true?

Highway Penguin

12-08-2004, 14:35

Nah, I think that is a big load. I am just hoping that our strikers stay the way they have been. They have played well through-out the preseason and very well in the first CL game. The mids will do well. And I heard that they have comfirmed Viera will be joining them. Our defense will get a lot of help from this addition.

Figо10

12-08-2004, 17:30

Yeah with Vieira and Samuel although I won't guarantee Madrid's defence will be superb with just the addition of 2 players.

Loan out Pavon.

Anyway highway penguin, don't forget their pre-season has been against weaker opposition, so victories are common, like 11-0 etc.

Think Real should cash in on Solari's good form, or Guti.

Ogopa Djz

12-08-2004, 17:39

Man this is gonna one intense year for La liga.Barca is packing heat,Real are returning to their usual winning form,Vavalencia (still one of my favorite teams) are also a challenge.Cant wait.

Sycamore

12-08-2004, 17:43

Eto'o in Barcelona and due to be presented this evening

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Samuel Eto'o has arrived in Barcelona and after undergoing a medical, he will be presented as the club's latest signing this evening.

Amidst scenes of great excitement, Eto'o was greeted by fans at Barcelona's El Prat airport at 16.00 this afternoon, before being whisked off to the club's medical center for a quick checkup.

The club plan to officially unveil Eto'o at 19.00 at the Nou Camp.

Final agreement

The signing has been reached following final negotiations between FC Barcelona and Mallorca after Madrid this morning communicated that they would not be exercising their option on the player.

:)

Eto'o: first Cameroon player in team
Samuel Eto'o is the first player from Cameroon to play for Barcelona. He's a proven goal getter, who combines experience with youth.

Samuel Eto'o Fils was born in Nkon (Cameroon) on 10th March 1981, and from an early age showed he was going to be something special. He made the leap to Europe at the start of the 1996-7 season, when as a 16-year-old, he was snapped up by Real Madrid, who loaned him out to second division Leganes He was the youngest player at the 1998 World Cup in France, when he was just 17 years and 3 months old.

After his time at Leganes, Eto'o was again loaned out, first to Espanyol(1998-99, where he only figured intermittently, then, after returning for a spell with Real Madrid, at Mallorca during the 99-2000 season. At the start of the following campaign he joined Mallorca. Last season he played 32 times for the Balearic Islanders and scored 14 goals.

Fast, strong and direct, Samuel Eto'o, who is 1.80 tall and weighs 75 kilos, boasts considerable experience, despite still only being 23. He's a committed player, whose hunger for goals never gets in the way of his desire to do the best for his team.

Career

- Leganés (1997-1998)
- RCD Espanyol (1998-99)
- Real Madrid (1998-99 and 1999-2000)
- RCD Mallorca (2000-2004)
- International caps with Cameroon- 59

Honours

- With Real Madrid: 1 Copa Intercontinental (1998) and 1 Champions League (2000)
- With Real Mallorca: 1 Copa del Rei (2003)
- With Cameroon: Gold medal Sidney Olympics 2000, 2 African Cups (2000 and 2002) and 1 Confederation Cup runners up (2003)
- African player of the year (2003)

codename 47

12-08-2004, 19:08

thats a good signing for barcelona

Highway Penguin

13-08-2004, 00:01

Ya. I am happy that he got to a team, he was being tossed around a lot.

Anyway highway penguin, don't forget their pre-season has been against weaker opposition, so victories are common, like 11-0 etc.

Oh I know, but they are actually playing like a good team. They are showing good signs of a good season.

Think Real should cash in on Solari's good form, or Guti.

I have been hoping they would. But I think they will end up using him as a sub for Viera. Cause with him they will push Helguera back to defense. Hopefully. Pavon isn't that strong.

PS- Little article....

Real Madrid are reported to have agreed a deal to sign Liverpool striker Michael Owen, while Patrick Vieira's proposed move to the Spanish capital has stalled.
Spanish sources claim that Real have all but tied up a deal for England international Michael Owen after talks between all parties.

It is thought that Real have agreed a fee of €12 million (£8 million) plus one or possibly two players from the Spanish giants in exchange.

Midfield duo Juanfran and Antonio Nunez are thought to be the players in question that could move to Anfield in the opposite direction.

Liverpool could receive additional payments for Owen depending on Real's success in the future.

Highly-respected Spanish newspaper AS claims that Owen could be presented as early as Friday or Saturday by Real.

News of Owen's possible move to Real emerged on Tuesday after talks over a new deal with Liverpool broke down.

The speculation intensified after he was an unused substitute in the club's UEFA Champions League qualifier with Grazer AK as Liverpool did not want to have him cup-tied fearing it would seriously reduce his price-tag.

It appears that Liverpool have now conceded defeat in keeping Owen at Anfield and despite the relatively low fee Madrid have offered they accepted rather than risk losing him for nothing next summer when his contract expires.

Owen will join up with England team-mate David Beckham at El Santiago Bernabeu, but it appears they will not be joined by Vieira.

Real's attempts to bring the Frenchman to the Spanish capital appear to have floundered over Arsenal hiking up the price for the player and Vieira's wage demands.

Vieira is believed to be seeking personal terms similar to the other top stars at Real, while the club are not willing to meet his demands.

The Gunners skipper has been Real's top summer target, but now it looks as if they are losing patience and that Vieira will remain with Arsenal.

Reports indicate that Vieira may even sign a new deal at Highbury, while Real could try and hijack Liverpool's bid for Xabi Alonso as they search for an alternative to the Frenchman.
Skysports.com

-Thoughts?

Lost seraphim

13-08-2004, 00:06

maybe Liverpool should tell Real to stay away from Xabi Alonso if they are really going to sell them Owen

Highway Penguin

13-08-2004, 00:11

What as like a clause or something? Good idea. I think Owen is a stupid deal. Another Striker competing for a position is all we need. Can he play anything else? Like a midfield position?

Jonny2J

13-08-2004, 00:11

man 8 million for a European Player of the year from 2001 is really a joke

Highway Penguin

13-08-2004, 00:17

It really is. I can't believe Liverpool is going for it. But they are getting one or two players out of it. So it isn't really a horrible deal, money wise yes, but all together I think that it is realtively ok of a deal.

Gunplay

13-08-2004, 01:26

Who the hell is Carlos Nunez ? Your right Jonny2J, it is disgraceful.

sam erasa

13-08-2004, 02:26

Nunez is not a bad player i actually love that deal Madrid made because we are paying you back for what you done to Leeds for Kewell remember :D lol
Its great

Highway Penguin

13-08-2004, 03:14

Nunez is a good winger. He made some nice crosses in the Benfica game a while back. I'd like to see him get onto a team where he would get more playing time.

codename 47

13-08-2004, 09:00

i've heard that liverpool are getting juanfran instead of nunez

Figо10

13-08-2004, 11:29

What as like a clause or something? Good idea. I think Owen is a stupid deal. Another Striker competing for a position is all we need. Can he play anything else? Like a midfield position?

Still don't believe Liverpool are getting Owen.

Anyway in Vieira's possible contract there was a clause that Vieira can't be sold to Manchester United or Chelsea. Well what do you think of such a clause?

codename 47

13-08-2004, 13:11

so which defensive midfielder can madrid sign now that vieira has decieded to stay at arsenal(because he was only gonna get £60,000)

gerard1922

13-08-2004, 13:17

Jerko Leko

codename 47

13-08-2004, 13:49

Did he play during euro 2004 ? how much do you think he'd cost ?

50!

13-08-2004, 13:57

Did he play during euro 2004 ? how much do you think he'd cost ?

He played for Croatia. Hes currently at Dinamo Kiev i think. He is a defensive midfielder like Viera. He is never at the same standard mind you. Real would not ahve to pay very much to get him.

codename 47

13-08-2004, 14:01

do you think madrid will actually go in for him. Anyway they shouldn't have let liverpool steal alonso from them,emerson gone to juventus.
What about figo is he leaving this summer i heard tottenham were intersted if so who will replace him cause it seems madrid aren't interested in joaquiin of betis anymore.

Thierry14

13-08-2004, 14:59

VIEIRA, WO-WO-WO-WO!

Real Madrid have met there match...
"WANT A MARS BAR?... SWIVEL!"

Highway Penguin

14-08-2004, 00:18

That was one of the most pointless posts I have ever seen. Geez.

Owen Passed Real's physical.

Viera stays at Arsenal.

Interesting season.

Anyone want to express thoughts?

codename 47

14-08-2004, 14:08

owen might be a good signing but i've heard rumours that he's signed because ronaldo is going to italy

Figо10

14-08-2004, 17:28

No way will he be a good signing.

The price is favourable for Madrid but the player isn't.

Now if only Real had gotten Vieira for that amount...

Highway Penguin

14-08-2004, 18:22

I would like to see Real loan him out for Makelele. Bring him back in or bring back in a defensive mid. It might be a little secret they are keeping.

Highway Penguin

14-08-2004, 18:27

Michael Owen is already a Real Madrid player

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14/08/2004
Real Madrid already has a new star. International English player Michael Owen has been presented as new Real Madrid player. He has signed a contract binding him to the white team for four seasons. Owen voiced his enthusiasm about this new professional phase of his at the presentation. The forward was glad to wear historical number 11 of the “best team in the world”. Florentino Pérez voiced his satisfaction for having signed a footballer that “fits perfectly into the Real Madrid style both for the way he plays and his extraordinary behaviour”. Following his presentation, Owen stepped on the Bernabéu pitch for the first time wearing the Club’s shirt.
The new Real Madrid player arrived at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium at 12:10. He was in the company of his wife, parents and personal assistant. One hour later he was signing the contract binding him to Real Madrid for the next four seasons. President Florentino Pérez welcomed him and wished him the best luck in this new professional phase that has just began for him.
Both the new player and his companions were given some presents before they headed for the honorary box, where the media were waiting to take the pictures of this historic presentation.
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FLORENTINO PÉREZ: “HE FITS PERFECTLY INTO OUR STYLE”
Florentino Pérez, joint by Alfredo di Stéfano and some members of his Board of Directors, made the presentation of the new Real Madrid players before the media.
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“It is always a very delightful moment to open our doors to a new player, tell him about our history, about what we are and what it is to wear the white shirt”, said the president first of all. Then he remarked that “the signing of Owen is a way of keeping up to our history and tradition. Michael is an excellent player, which proves we keep on betting on talent and big-name football”.

Apart from that, “we are not only signing him because he is one of the youngest players that have won the Golden Ball. He is also now with us because he had dreamt and wanted to play in our club. He wanted to wear this shirt and take on this exciting challenge of playing in Real, with all the great players that make up this legend team”.
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Florentino Pérez insisted that the signing of Michael Owen “fits perfectly into the Real Madrid style, both for the way he plays and his extraordinary behaviour on the pitch”. Real Madrid president concluded his speech saying, “we are all part of a family in which the usual thing is to win and give a good football show, but our habit is also about setting good examples, that’s why we are always after perfection on and off the pitch”.

Now addressing the player, Mr. Pérez said: “Michael in the name of the fans I thank you for the decision you have made. I am sure we are going to enjoy your play and you will be part of the fantastic history of our club”. The international English player got the shirt number 11, which was handed by his most admired Di Stéfano. The Honorary President also wished him the best of lucks in this new phase of his, “This number has a lot of history behind it, I am sure it will suit you”.
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OWEN: “I AM IN THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD”
Owen used a very good Spanish to say his first words as new Real Madrid player: “Buenos días a todos”, he said very shyly. The audience’s answer to this effort he made was a very fond applause. Then in English, he said, “my father has always talked to me about Real Madrid in the seventies, he used to talk about Di Stéfano, Puskas. They were fantastic. He also talked to me about Gento, the fastest ‘11’ on a football pitch ever.

I am very proud to be part of Real Madrid. I would like to thank everybody for the great welcome I got here in Madrid. Now I will be going to England for a few days and will be back here on Thursday. I have had some very nice time here these days and I would like to thank the president very particularly because he has given me the chance to play in the best team in the world”.

Owen concluded his speech in Spanish again, “Muchas gracias a todos”. Then he stepped on the pitch, where he posed before the media wearing his new kit. Hundreds of fans on the stands gave the English player the warmest welcome and Owen answered waving and smiling at them all the time. He looked very happy at having just started a new phase as Real Madrid player”.

-Thoughts?

codename 47

14-08-2004, 19:19

At least he adds even more options up front for madrid, i thought we were very weak up front last season especially when ronaldo was injured.

Highway Penguin

14-08-2004, 19:22

Eh, I don't know, we have Morientes and unless he gets injured along with Ronaldo then we will be fine.

Can he play other positions? Like attacking mid, or side mid?

antwanio

15-08-2004, 01:44

I think Ronaldo or Morientes will leve Real soon, because they need to have a place for Owen, he is world class and him and Beckham will click hopefully and Personally I think Morientes should leave, maybe go to the EPL. I think Owen in top form is better than Morientes, and Owen's confidence had just been lacking because of the missed penalities. Missed penalities will ruin your confidence just like they did to becks, but now it's a fresh start for Owen, and he should get back into top form. ;)

Gun_Runner

15-08-2004, 02:28

I have a feeling Raul may get dropped this season even though hes usually the captain.....because he had a stinker of a season last year

Highway Penguin

15-08-2004, 02:54

Real drop Raul? Are you kidding me? Dropping him would be stupid. Morientes worse then Owen? It could be personal but I think that Morientes will do much better than Owen this season. Owen isn't gonna be in the grove of Spanish football for a while. Unless he is really fast at getting to know the players around him it is gonna take him a few months.

Ronaldo could leave, just because I think he wants more. He seems like the kinda guy that wants everything. You know?

Thoughts?

Gun_Runner

15-08-2004, 03:01

yes i know what u mean about Ronaldo....Owen will be a bench player just the way Mcmanaman was

Gun_Runner

15-08-2004, 03:01

dus any1 know if Claudio Lopez transferred ,if so who to?

Highway Penguin

15-08-2004, 07:20

I'm not sure about Claudio. Where was he supposedly transfered to?

What do you guys think the starting lineup will be for the second leg of the Champions League?

With or with out Owen..?

Figо10

15-08-2004, 16:09

Owen, in my opinion, has been bought to be swopped.

Maybe with Arsenal for Vieira next season, after a good season.

I think Owen is just a player coming in for Perez to fulfil his promise of a galatico this season.

He might be panicking he couldn't find one easily (think of Vieira) so he took the easy way out.

Anyway line-up for 2nd leg:

Casillas

M.Salgado I.Helguera Samuel R.Carlos

Guti

Beckham Raul Zidane

Morientes Owen

Highway Penguin

15-08-2004, 17:37

That does seem like a logical line-up, but why do you think they are gonna leave Ronaldo out? Do you think he has done poorly?
I like how a lot of people seem to drop Raul into the center.
Taking out Figo? Hm, interesting.

Highway Penguin

16-08-2004, 00:50

Real Madrid B VS Osasuna

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Real Madrid B could not beat Osasuna (3-1), but the men of Lopez Caro showed a good image in second half, when they lost their nerves as well as the respect to the Navarros. In the first half, the performance of Elía was oustanding, he avoided the targets harvested from Real. The osasunista Webó was the great star of the game.

The experience and the difference of category weighed in excess to Real Madrid in first half. Osasuna with the first goal in six minutes thanks to the mobility of Webó, that took advantage of a defensive error to cause a penalty that would mean 2-0.

The scenery of the party changed in second half. Real Madrid felt a bit more comfortable coming into the second half, and getting some shots off. The whites were on the prowl for a goal past Elia. They continued playing with a good flow and it finaly paid off when Diego Leon sealed a more than deserved goal.

Line Ups -

OSASUNA: Elía; Expósito, Cuéllar, Herreros, Clavero; David López (Ortiz, 58’), Puñal (Muñoz, 46’), Pablo García, Delporte; Iván Rosado y Webó (Morales, 74’).

REAL MADRID B: Codina; Arbeloa, Angelo, Dani Hedrera (Palencia, 46’), Paredes; Juanfran (Duque, 75’), Jota (Robles, 75’), De la Red (Javi García, 63’), Alex Pérez (A.Martín, 46’); Barral (Arroyo, 73’) y Jurado (Diego León, 75’).

Goals -
1-0 (6’): Iván Rosado.
2-0 (32’): Puñal, penalty.
3-0 (66’): Webó.
3-1 (85’): Diego León.

Referee: Undiano Mallenco

Mussav

16-08-2004, 05:48

i think Real need more defender

i think this is the best formation for the next season
Iker
Selgado - ?? - Samuel - Carlos
Figo - Guti - Zidane
Raul
Owen Ronaldo

Subs:
Beckham
Morientes
Solari

goukitsu

16-08-2004, 07:42

What is Morientes's jersey number??

Figо10

16-08-2004, 13:57

Morientes has taken 8, 99% sure it will be his number as Owen has taken 11.

Highway Penguin

16-08-2004, 14:45

Ya, that was the number he was wearing in the Wisla game.

To Mussav - They do need more defenders, and Helguera plays defense. :)

codename 47

16-08-2004, 15:13

i think they are negotiating with milan for coloccini thats according to the marca website.

Highway Penguin

16-08-2004, 15:15

:D, I love Marca, but they seem to make things seem bigger than they actually are. We can wait and see if it is true though, would be very nice.

codename 47

16-08-2004, 15:27

has alonso signed for liverpool yet or have madrid come in for him or are they waiting till the last minuite.

Gun_Runner

16-08-2004, 15:35

I think this would be the best formation
GK - Casillas
RB - Salgado
CB - Samuel
CB - Helguera
LB - R.Carlos
RM - Beckham(3 center mids only beckham to the right side,zidane middle and figo left)
CM - Zidane
LM - Figo
AM - Raul(behind the front 2)
CF - Ronaldo
CF - Morientes

subs
......................
Solari
Guti
Owen(as i dnt think hell play well for Real, I think he'll end up being like McManaman ......a bench player :))

Highway Penguin

17-08-2004, 00:23

Seems like a nice formation, a lot of people seem to not like playing Beckham. I like that formation, good all around. I would like to see how Owen does in his first game.

And here is an article on Alonso and the Reds.

Liverpool appear to have won the race for the signature of Spanish international Xabi Alonso after agreeing a deal with Real Sociedad.

The Reds have agreed a €16 million deal for the highly-rated midfielder, with just a few minor issues to be resolved before the move can be completed.

Alonso's agent Inaki Ibanez concluded affairs with Liverpool officials after a weekend of talks in London, with the player set to sign a five-year deal at Anfield.

Ibanez revealed to skysports.com that personal terms have been agreed and all that needs to be resolved is the method of payment between both clubs.

"The crossing of Xabi Alonso to Liverpool practically is done," Ibanez told skysports.com.

"On the part of the player everything is closed and now there are only small details between clubs to be done."

The 22-year-old is expected to arrive in England on Thursday to seal his move to Liverpool after playing for Spain in their friendly with Venezuela.

Sociedad president Jose Luis Astiazaran confirmed the move, revealing Liverpool's offer was the most concrete.

"The most serious offer from all the teams has been from Liverpool who have been interested in our player," said Astiazaran.

It was feared that long-term suitors Real Madrid may hijack Liverpool's move for Alonso after seeing their deal for Patrick Vieira collapse, but the Spaniard seems set to become Rafa Benitez's second signing of the summer.

-Thoughts?

Jonny2J

17-08-2004, 00:35

quality deal for Liverpool, him and Gerrard together sounds awesome

Highway Penguin

17-08-2004, 00:38

You think he will start? I don't know much about Liverpool, so I don't know who's spot he would be taking.

Jonny2J

17-08-2004, 00:42

You think he will start? I don't know much about Liverpool, so I don't know who's spot he would be taking.probably Hamanns but Didi does an excellent job for Liverpool and is very underrated IMO, and also seems to have a goal of the season contender every year

Highway Penguin

17-08-2004, 00:46

Hm, interesting. Well I hope that he will get better, then when WC 2006 comes around he will be great. We need some young players coming up in the rankings.

Anyway. Should be a very interesting season for Real, and Liverpool.

Anyone got any new news on Real, or Real B?

Harry-Kewell

17-08-2004, 00:48

You think he will start? I don't know much about Liverpool, so I don't know who's spot he would be taking.

Hamann's most likely.

Kewell Alonso Gerrard Nunez

Doesn't look too bad, does it? Not sure how good Antonio Nunez is though.

Highway Penguin

17-08-2004, 03:02

He is good, I liked the way he played for Real, sad to see him go. He was gonna be a very good player for us in the future. I hope he plays well for you all. Who are your strikers now?

codename 47

17-08-2004, 08:49

latest madrid transfer news is that madrid have approched inter milan about fabio cannavaro.
And according to The Sun newspaper liverpool fear a late real madrid bid for alonso but that seems unlikely though.

-=[101st]=-

17-08-2004, 08:57

i heard that liverpool have signed him or are about to announce that he has signed...

Figо10

17-08-2004, 10:45

Real need either a centre defender or defensive midfielder, where their hopes of getting Vieira or Alonso are now real slim.

Alonso should be joining Liverpool as well, and will team up with 2 more new Spaniards, Josemi and Nunez.

So now Real have to get a defender, and Camacho has named Cannavaro and Coloccini as targets, with the former being first choice.

I don't think Cannavaro will be a good buy anywhere above 5 million pounds, as he's already 31 years old.

Better than nothing.

Anyway Fiorentina have approached Real Madrid for Solari.

Solari's had an excellent last season, versality and 4 league goals, but I think it's time for him to move on now. In Guti he has a rival and since he is a great player, should go find his potential somewhere else, I suggest following Cambiasso to Inter.

Only 1 year left on his contract for Solari, so Madrid should cash in on his good form.

But then it may seem another mistake as he can play as defensive midfielder as well.

So Real, if you can get Cannavaro, sell Solari with ease.

:)

-=[101st]=-

17-08-2004, 11:02

it is sorta what figo10 said.. but Real NEED a holding midfielder.. that is why they needed Veira.. they need to find someone who has the physical presence of Veira that can defend.. and still have the skills to adpat to Real's flasho style of play...

codename 47

17-08-2004, 12:12

i've heard that camacho has said that if cannavaro comes he will slot helguera into that defensive midfield position.
What about figo he is also in the last year of his contract i've heard that Ac milan might make a move when figo only has 6 months left on his contract

Figо10

17-08-2004, 13:50

Real Madrid have clarified their mistake: Figo is tied to Madrid for 2 more seasons, not 1.

Initially gave me a scare to see Figo going after just 5 seasons and a 37m move.

And anyway the holding midfielder Ivan Helguera was actually the best in Real last season. It's his first choice position as much as Solari would like to play at left-back.

But at least Real are not so pressured to buy a particular player; They can get either a central defender or holder midfielder because I.Helguera would just take up the remaining position.

In my opinion best choice for DM, besides Vieira, is Ballack.

He wants out from Bayern along with Sagnol, Lizarazu, Hargreaves etc. Isn't this a good time for Real Madrid to make a move? I know he rejected moves to Real Madrid and Barcelona before, but now that he isn't too happy at Bayern, could well be lured towards another ace club, like Real.

If Real are gonna get a central defender than I prefer F.Cannavaro to Coloccini.

Although he's older at 31 but he's got valuable experience Pavon and R.Bravo doesn't, and got international experience being the current Italian captain.

If I had the choice to sign other central defenders they would be Thuram, Nesta or Ferdinand, although everything now is pointing towards a buy from either Serie A club.

Should be interesting to see a transfer scramble for CB just before transfer deadline :)

codename 47

17-08-2004, 14:23

One thing that does worry me is that madrid like to wait untill the last minute before going in for players and because of that they missed out Emerson and alonso lets hope they don't wait untill the last day of the transfer window before trying to sign someone.
I think ballack would be a good signing but i not sure if he would like to play in a defensive position he would prefer to be able to link up with the strikers

Figо10

17-08-2004, 15:17

He could actually play in an attacking role but still come back to help out Helguera in DM couldn't he?

About last minute transfers yup, sometimes too rush rash decisions are made, but Real did well to secure Ronaldo's signature in 2002. Emerson's meant for Juve and Real could have easily bidded for Alonso if they really wanted him don't you think so?

My guess is that he's not their priority player.

And how come to rumours about R.Carvalho, Costinha and Maniche has disappeared?

Yeah I know Chelsea got Carvalho, but the other two?

codename 47

17-08-2004, 15:54

Jonny2J

17-08-2004, 15:58

Figо10

17-08-2004, 16:14

Porto were supposed to have offered them maniche for 16 million Euros(i don't know how much that is in pounds) i think madrid have been put off by the price,although thats what porto tried to do with carvallho they asked for sill money(no suprise that chelsea are stupid enough to pay £20mi)
but i've heard nothing on costinha

Yah Chelsea are extremely stupid.

Tiago for £8m???
R.Carvalho for £20m???
P.Ferreira for £13.2m???

I don't think the 3 would have cost £25m in total.

codename 47

17-08-2004, 19:49

Looks like alonso has officially signed for liverpool, i have to say i'm very dissapointed madrid didn't go in for him because he is a very good player apart from him and vieira there doesn't seem to be any other alternatives for them to sign.

Highway Penguin

18-08-2004, 00:15

You don't think that maybe Liverpool said that they would take back Owen if any bids were made? I think that that would have been very smart of them to do, just to secure that player, you know?

Figо10

18-08-2004, 07:52

Hey guys, how long more to the CL qualifier 2nd leg?

Harry-Kewell

18-08-2004, 09:24

Hey guys, how long more to the CL qualifier 2nd leg?

Next week.

codename 47

18-08-2004, 10:16

can owen play in the next match

Figо10

18-08-2004, 14:15

Thanks for answer HarryKewelll.

Anyway why are you suspecting Owen can't play although I would guess he's starting on the bench.

codename 47

18-08-2004, 14:21

i forgot that he didn't play for liverpool in their last champions league match

Highway Penguin

18-08-2004, 14:44

Ya, I am looking forward to their match. I wonder how Owen will do..?

Will Nunez be playing for Liverpool in thier matches for the Champions League?

Figо10

18-08-2004, 16:56

Yeah he should be are Liverpool in the qualifying 2nd leg as well?

Would be interesting to see Real Madrid meet Liverpool in the competition, and see how Owen and Nunez fair against their former clubs, although I suspect the one scoring more times is the former.

What do you think???

Casillas

18-08-2004, 19:22

yo, Cannavaro is being linked with Real BIG time now. He even said that he would only leave Inter for Real. (not in interview)

Cannavaro said: "I would give anything to play for Real Madrid. It is the most prestigious team in the world and anyone would like the chance to play alongside so many stars.

"It would be a dream for me to play there next season."

"I am happy at Inter and I would only leave here to sign for Real Madrid," he added. "Madrid is a club you can never refuse: they are legendary

codename 47

18-08-2004, 19:30

I've heard nunez has picked up a major injury so we might not see him for a while.
I think cannavaro would be a very good signing for madrid,but i hope inter don't make madrid pay silly money for him.
who else thinks madrid should look for some good young players for their squad

Highway Penguin

19-08-2004, 01:21

Hell ya they should. I don't get why they sell off all the young guns, for these older guys who are gonna retire in like 2 years, seems silly.
I think that that Coloccini would be a good signing, as well as another Spanish defender.

Cabby

19-08-2004, 05:15

Figo Quits!
Luis Figo has confirmed that he will not play again for Portugal, with the Real Madrid winger feeling that his nation's defeat to Greece in the final of Euro 2004 represented his last act.

Figo had announced before the final that he would certainly retire in the event of victory, but the shock defeat to Greece caused a rethink.

Although he was tempted to stay on hand help his nation's attempts to qualify for the next World Cup in Germany, Figo has decided to retire.

This will allow the 31-year-old to concentrate on his club career with Real Madrid this season, although he has hinted that it could also be his last campaign with the Spanish giants.

Figo amassed 110 caps for Portugal during his glittering career, scoring 31 times.

The winger played in every game for Portugal as they hosted this year's European Championship, overcoming early criticism to play an increasingly vital role in the latter stages.

Figо10

19-08-2004, 09:13

That's good news for the club that Zidane and Figo has retired from international football :)

Elhombrebala

19-08-2004, 11:51

I've also read that Real were asking a price for central defender Nesta from Milan. And also the English defender Woodgate is a possible option.

Figо10

19-08-2004, 12:05

Nesta is the best centre-back I wondered how Real let him go so easily.

Chelsea offered 34.5m for him last year.

His price from Lazio to Milan is only 20m, the year Real bought Ronaldo.

But Milan might sell Nesta to saitsfy Maldini's demands of playing in central defence, meaning he would be playing alongside Jaap Stam.

codename 47

19-08-2004, 15:28

Madrid have supposed tabled a bid for woodgate of newcastle for £14million
i'm sure he's a good player but why are madrid interested in so many english players

Figо10

19-08-2004, 17:15

Yah that's a question I've been podering also.

codename 47

19-08-2004, 19:33

you don't think that david beckham has been advising florentino perez.
Anyway about woodgate it seems the official fee is £13.4million but i think he maybe too injury prone to justify the big fee.

Figо10

19-08-2004, 21:08

yup plus Newcastle got him for only 9m.

Jonny2J

19-08-2004, 21:14

i cant wait to post a Jonathan Woodgate humble pie thread for all this ppl who are saying hes shit

Highway Penguin

19-08-2004, 23:53

I think that they think he is shit cause he is always injured.

It is nice that Figo retired from international football, now he will focus all his effort on club. They do after all pay him. :)

Casillas

20-08-2004, 05:56

Hopefully the physiotherapists at Real will be better than the ones at Newcastle.

And if they are, Real have a class player on their hands. Though not as class as Samuel :D

Highway Penguin

20-08-2004, 05:57

Scorers-
Morientes - 2

Assists-
Roberto Carlos - 1
Beckham - 1

Should be an interesting game against Wisla on the 25th.

Any predictions on who will be the high scorer of the season?

Highway Penguin

20-08-2004, 06:00

New poll on who will be the top scorer, go vote. :)

Woodgate, will be another indepth player that will in the long run help. I hope. :)

Mussav

20-08-2004, 06:34

1- Ronaldo
he Promise with 30 Goals

2- Owen
he want to proof himself

3- Morientes
no comment

4- Figo
thanks to the PKs

winning886

20-08-2004, 06:52

Top scorers for Real
1. Ronaldo- Always the top
2. Morientes- Showed his quality in Monaco
3. Raul- If his form comes back
4. Owen- He's new, still needs time to get into Spainish footballs

codename 47

20-08-2004, 07:50

1.Can't see past ronaldo being top scorer.
2.But i think raul might do better this season now that quieroz is gone,he had him too far behind ronaldo so he didn't get much sevice
3.Morienteswill grab alot of goals as well as i know camacho likes him alot and will give him alot of time on the pitch
4.Zidane will grab a few goals this season,i remember last season there was a period when zidane was scoring alot
5.like Mussav said figo might get a few from penalties.
Who does everyone think should take the free-kicks seeing as beckham hasn't scored one since the spainsh cup final(i think)

Figо10

20-08-2004, 12:17

don't think there's any meaning adding Guti and Beckham, Figo once scored 10 in 31 leagues games I must say that's impressive.

And Carlos scored 6 last season that's more than Zidane, Beckham, Guti, Solari and Figo.

Highway Penguin

20-08-2004, 14:49

I just put Guti and Beckham cause they played mids, I really didn't think about Roberto cause he will score but I think only like 3-5 goals. If you want me to add him I will. :)

Figо10

20-08-2004, 15:55

Not really that but Guti's usually a substitute...

Casillas

20-08-2004, 17:09

add Roberto Carlos!!

codename 47

20-08-2004, 19:56

does you think that madrid will buy more players before the transfer window closes or will woodgate be their last signing ?

Definitely Maybe

20-08-2004, 21:06

Ronaldo's off ;)

http://www.bbc-news.org.uk/fetchArticle.php?refId=1157

Ogopa Djz

20-08-2004, 21:07

Bullshit. :d

Elhombrebala

20-08-2004, 21:07

I've heard that woodgate won't be the last signing for Real. It's rumoured they still want a cannavaro or a defensive midfielder, the name mascherano was mentioned.

Ogopa Djz

20-08-2004, 21:10

That Ronaldo bit is fake.Would never happen. :cool:

codename 47

20-08-2004, 22:28

i'd already heard rumours of him moving back to italy and roma are looking for a striker.
and he has already said he would like to play in england or go back to italy but there's no way that tottenham could afford that.
i still believe madrid need to buy a defensive midfielder before the window closes

Highway Penguin

21-08-2004, 00:07

That article was bullshit.

Anyway. I'll add Roberto Carlos.

Who will be the top assister?

I won't do a poll just post who you think.

Jonny2J

21-08-2004, 00:11

Beckham will be top assister

Highway Penguin

21-08-2004, 00:18

Hey,
Guys I'm sorry, but I can't remember how to change the poll, so just pretend Guti is Roberto Carlos. It might get confusing but will be ok in the end.

Does anyone know how to change it?

I predict that Beckham will have a good season.

Figо10

21-08-2004, 05:12

Figo for top assister.

windman

21-08-2004, 05:30

who will be an ideal replacement for Figo after he left after this season?

skullverine

21-08-2004, 05:42

maybe Guti will be Figo's replacement

Highway Penguin

21-08-2004, 06:28

I think that Guti will take his place. I heard that that whole thing about FIgo leaving was crap.

Who will take Raul's place is a good question. As well as Zidanes.

codename 47

21-08-2004, 08:14

Top assister will be beckham seeing as he takes all the corners and with he's good passes
A figo replacement will be joaquin of betis, i know that florentino perez is a big fan and is supposed to have given him a real madrid shirt and told him'you will be a madrid player soon' which will be next season.
AS for raul i've heard little rumours of fernando torres,but i don't think that will happen
for zidane i have no idea who they will buy it could be anyone as long as its not another englishman.(woodgate is giving a press conferance at 6pm)

Figо10

21-08-2004, 13:30

Guti will be Figo's replacement, as he's the only left-footed player apart from Solari, who I don't think will sign a new contract at the end of next season.

Well, that's unless Real play with 3 strikers, though.

Highway Penguin

22-08-2004, 07:31

Woodgate's Arrival
"There is still a lot of room left in Real Madrid's trophy cabinet". Woodgate's purpose in coming to Spain is crystal clear for himself. The international English player does not want to set himself any limit, his goal is to win everything. He gave his first exclusive interview to Realmadrid.com and Realmadrid TV to express how "overwhelmed" he is about the impact of his signing by Real. Jonathan or Woody ("you can call me as you like") is also very clear about his job in the team: the reinforcement of the defence. "I am a defender and I love my job. I hope that I can be a good player, that fans enjoy what I do on the field. "I can't wait to put on the white jersey". These are the first 'white' statements by Jonathan Woodgate, Real Madrid's third signing for season 2004/05.
http://www.realmadrid.com/web_realmadrid/mmedia/000/000/043/625.jpg
-Can you tell us about your first impressions as a new Real Madrid player?
-The whole thing has been very crazy and incredible for me. I am enjoying every minute of my stay here. It is something unbelievable for me to play in this team. I have not had time to take in such excitement. This is a most important moment in my life. I am very happy and grateful to Real for having brought me here.
http://www.realmadrid.com/web_realmadrid/mmedia/000/000/043/626.jpg
-How would you introduce yourself to your new supporters?
-I'd say my name is Jonathan Woodgate, I am 24, I have played in Leeds and Newcastle before as a central defender and now I can't wait to put on the white shirt and play for Real Madrid.
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-What is the story behind your signing for Real Madrid?
-My agent called me on Wednesday morning to tell me that Real Madrid was interested in me. I could not believe it myself. I was speechless with the receiver in my hand, I was overwhelmed. Then it was time for joy, obviously.

-You missed on the Eurocup because of an injury that is still dragging on. How are you feeling now?
-As you know, I got that injury on my thigh in April playing Chelsea. I am recovering and I hope it will be completely healed in two or three weeks' time. There has been no problem in the medical checkup and I hope I will be in full shape to play all the tournaments of the season.

-Recently, you stated your dream was to play the Champions League. Is that one of the main reasons for your signi