My dad's company is one of the Crew's biggest sponsors, I've literally sat in on meetings with him and the GM Mark McCullers. Can't get more credible than that. They're not going anywhere.

Juventus is playing Chivas at Carter finley in Raleigh on the 28th. Unfortunately I will not be around for that. Sad because I do fly the Juve flag every now and again.

Thankfully I will be in Spain in August, and will be in Barcelona 17-21. I think Barca and Real Madrid are scheduled for a match sometime around then. Gonna see if I can get in the building for 100 Euro.

Fire RW. The Crew lose 1-0 to LA (game still has 5 min left but I'm predicting a loss)

He subs cunningham in down 1-0 in the 89th min. what a moron

OSH;836197 wrote:That's what you think.

I have heard the rumor. It comes from a credible source. But, think about it...why wouldn't it be a possibility? Especially seeing the Crew being top 3 in the Eastern Conference and only averaging 11,000ish fans?! That's terrible! Why wouldn't the Hunt family think about other markets?

They only average 11k? I thought the Crew were a big deal down there? That is kind of crazy.

well the crew lose 1-0

We suck

Fire RW

FML

lol, Ronaldo just got a hat trick against Chivas.

Todays rumors:

Raul to Blackburn?

Legendary Spanish striker Raul Gonzalez Blanco could be on Blackburn's radar for a shock move to the English Premier League.

According to the Daily Mirror, the former Real Madrid star, who has been told by Schalke in Germany he is not in the plans for this new season, is the latest target for the Lancashire club.

Former Real Madrid and Spain teammate of Raul, Michel Salgado is thought to be trying to convince the Champions League/European Cup all-time leading scorer (73 goals in 145 games) to join Blackburn.

It will be shocking if this comes through as Blackburn's new owners have been having financial troubles recently.

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Wigan boss Roberto Martinez wants Leeds' Robert Snodgrass to replace Aston Villa-bound Charles N-Zogbia

Aston Villa lead Juventus and Liverpool in the race to sign Fiorentina's 27-year-old winger Juan Manuel Vargas.

Aston Villa will launch a spending spree next week with West Ham midfielder Scott Parker and Tottenham full-back Alan Hutton on their hit-list.

Aston Villa and Wigan will battle it out for Shaun Wright-Phillips
Aston Villa are weighing up a move for Tottenham's Kyle Naughton.

Other tidbits

The Gunners have made a £10m bid for Everton defender Phil Jagielka

Arsenal's hopes of landing Valencia schemer Juan Mata have been revived, with the Spanish club admitting he is for sale after all.

Birmingham keeper Ben Foster is available for loan, with Swansea and West Brom interested

Swansea City have made an improved £2.5million bid for Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale . Manager Brendan Rodgers had a £2m bid rejected 10 days ago

Manchester City are said to be lining up an £80m double swoop for Sergio Aguero and Wesley Sneijder

West Brom have held talks with former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves over a possible pay-as-you-play deal. (hope he still goes to MLS)

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will swoop for Roma striker Mirko Vucinic if he cannot thrash out a deal with Manchester City to sign Emmanuel Adebayor.

Chelsea and Everton are locked in a battle to sign Marseille midfielder Lucho Gonzalez, who is set to leave the French club this summer
Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi has put Chelsea and Manchester City on red alert by stalling on a new contract

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani could be on his way to Italian outfit Fiorentina.

Arsenal will make a £10m offer for Birmingham defender Scott Dann after becoming increasingly frustrated over Bolton's demands for Gary Cahill.

Juan Mata is a beast. That would be a great buy for Arsenal in my opinion.

Man U beat Seattle 7-0 in an exhibition last night. Pretty sad.

Chivas held their own for the most part last night. They had numerous chances, but just couldn't cash in.

ohiobucks1;836216 wrote:My dad's company is one of the Crew's biggest sponsors, I've literally sat in on meetings with him and the GM Mark McCullers. Can't get more credible than that. They're not going anywhere.

While it's great that your dad's company is a sponsor and you've sat in on meetings...that has nothing to do with an owner's decision.

There may be more sponsor dollars elsewhere. It's as simple as that. Or...they want a better market than the 11,000ish fans that are attending the games of a top 3 Eastern Conference team.

With what is happening in Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver with their crowds...you'd expect something MORE to happen in a city that is larger than all three of those (city is higher than all three, but the metro Vancouver population tops Columbus). It's rather poor. Something needs to happen. A new stadium?

The MLS is breaking attendance records this season...only to see several clubs losing numbers, and Columbus is one of those (at a top 3 team in their conference?!). The record average for the MLS was set in 1996, the opening season...this year, that record could be broken -- no thanks to Columbus.

OSH;836899 wrote:While it's great that your dad's company is a sponsor and you've sat in on meetings...that has nothing to do with an owner's decision.

There may be more sponsor dollars elsewhere. It's as simple as that. Or...they want a better market than the 11,000ish fans that are attending the games of a top 3 Eastern Conference team.

With what is happening in Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver with their crowds...you'd expect something MORE to happen in a city that is larger than all three of those (city is higher than all three, but the metro Vancouver population tops Columbus). It's rather poor. Something needs to happen. A new stadium?

The MLS is breaking attendance records this season...only to see several clubs losing numbers, and Columbus is one of those (at a top 3 team in their conference?!). The record average for the MLS was set in 1996, the opening season...this year, that record could be broken -- no thanks to Columbus.

Yeah but the fact is, I was there when the guy from Vegas came to McCullers and Hunt with his idea to buy the team, he wanted to keep it in columbus until the lease on the stadium was up then reconsider his options. Hunt said no, the only way he'd sell it is if local owners wanted to buy it because he promised his father Lamar he wouldnt.

FWIW I think Clark Hunt is an honest man, but would sell for a lofty price. However, I doubt anyone would ever throw enough money his way to get him to break his promise to his father.

Chelsea beat the Malaysia XI 1-0 on a disputed free kick goal by Drogba (I dont think it crossed the line).

Really unimpressive. Torres seems to have regressed since his ankle surgery last year. Or maybe he just doesnt have the right environment at Chelsea. Whatever it is, I hope they figure it out.

Oh, and Malouda and Mikel must go....And maybe Kalou too.

Chelsea has done nothing in the transfer season.

With Arsenal, Man City and Man United making moves...if they (Chelsea) want to keep up, they have to do something with their aging lineup.

OSH;837515 wrote:Chelsea has done nothing in the transfer season.

With Arsenal, Man City and Man United making moves...if they (Chelsea) want to keep up, they have to do something with their aging lineup.

Agreed. I'm still hoping we can bring in Modric

Today's Rumors:

Park to stay in Manchester

UPDATE: Seems like glory motivates Park Ji-Sung more than money as he is set to renew his contract with Manchester United instead of moving to Guangzhou Evergrande in a mega-rich deal. "We have offered him a new contract and I am sure he will sign it. His career at United has been nothing but excellent", said Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Argentina Coach on Thin Ice


UPDATE: Sergio Batista capped a disastrous last few months as Argentina manager with a disappointing Copa America in which the Albicelestes were eliminated in the quarter-finals on home soil.

Despite initial reports of unconditional support from the Argentine Soccer Association (AFA) it now appears his fate will be sealed on Monday and he is going to be shown the door. That seems to be the feeling among every national newspaper and media outlet in Argentina.

Argentine born Gerardo Martino who took Paraguay to the World Cup quarter-finals and the Copa America final has already said he will leave even if he manages to win the competition on Sunday. He is one of the favorites to take over if Batista is fired. Alejandro Sabella, winner of a Copa Libertadores and an Argentine league title with Estudiantes de La Plata is another manager with good chances to be considered for the job.

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Gerardo Martino is an Argentine manager who has led Paraguay to a Copa America semifinal after a penalty-shootout win over Brazil.
According to rumors on Twitter from various journalists, he is the main candidate to replace Sergio Batista in charge of Argentina after Copa America.

Sergio Batista failed to progress further than the quarter-finals on home soil and even though he insisted he is not resigning, he may be forced out as every poll in every newspaper in Argentina have fans calling for a replacement.

Sources from the Argentina Soccer Association insist BATISTA will stay in charge, but with such pressure from fans and media on the manager, you never know.

BARCA Finally get their man

No its not CESC, not yet atleast....



The UEFA Champions League winners just got a little bit better as Barcelona announces the signing of Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez after a very long negotiation we have been closely following here on Rumor Central for over a month.
Udinese gets $26 million with added variables of $16.4 million as reported by Barcelona on its official website.

Barcelona gets another excellent attacking option to the already superb front line formed by the world's best player Lionel Messi, David Villa and Pedro, who will be the one more threatened by Sanchez for a place in the starting lineup.

Daily Mirror Rumors

DAILY MIRROR

Roberto Mancini says he can't even get hold of Carlos Tevez to discuss the Manchester City striker's future.

Which central defender should Arsenal target this summer?Phil JagielkaGary CahillChris SambaScott DannOther
David Beckham warned Manchester City will never be as big as neighbours United.

Swansea are trying to wrestle Mariano Pavone from the grasp of Blackburn.

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas last night hailed £18million target Romelu Lukaku as a "magnificent" talent.

QPR manager Neil Warnock admits he is unlikely to be given any cash from the potential sale of Adel Taarabt to sign new recruits.

Jimmy Bullard's days at Hull are numbered after a bust-up with boss Nigel Pearson.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is ready to send flying winger Luis Boa Morte to Southampton in a £750,000 deal.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is trying to sign young Peruvian star Renato Tapia.

Jack Colback has admitted he faces a "make or break" test at Sunderland, and will consider a move if he slips down the pecking order.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis is poised to complete a £7million move for former Liverpool midfielder Momo Sissoko.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is chasing striker Nelson Valdez.

Tottenham and Liverpool are ready to pounce for Caen sensation M'Baye Niang.

Ipswich are ready to pay a stunning £1million for Arsenal reserve Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.

Norwich have signed Tottenham right-back Kyle Naughton on loan.

For S&L...sorry its not much today


VILLA

Villa boss Alex McLeish doesn’t expect any new arrivals before they leave for their Asian tour this weekend.

Former vVilla midfielder Robert Pires is seeking a playing deal in France. Apparently he’s been in talks with Evian.

Villa striker Darren Bent has pledged his future to the club despite the “big loss” of star wingers Stewart Downing and Ashley Young.

DARREN Bent has reassured Villa fans there is life after Ashley Young and Stewart Downing after tipping Marc Albrighton and Charles N’Zogbia to form a potentially potent wing partnership.

Love the confidence from Bent...love that dude

SportsAndLady;837671 wrote:Love the confidence from Bent...love that dude

He said now that hes taking Villa's PKs hes going to easily score 20 goals haha

We need to seriously get some online fifa shit goin. The online league/club feature is pretty badass.

'The OC Cup'

All you 360 nerds just wise up and get a PS3 and lets do this.

Automatik;838190 wrote:We need to seriously get some online fifa **** goin. The online league/club feature is pretty badass.

'The OC Cup'

All you 360 nerds just wise up and get a PS3 and lets do this.

Get a 360 since theres more of us nerds