Transfer Thread 10.0 - 2017 January Window

Post #61 » by **Baphomet** » Fri Sep 5, 2014 10:31 pm

truth18 wrote:Apt comparison but in a more general sense the Knicks are and will forever be Tottenham

Matty wrote:Tottenham are actually the Raptors under MLSE and their puppet BC. Knicks are more like Aston Villa.

Spurs are like the Knicks? Raptors? Why do you guys say such hurtful things

Post #62 » by **Baphomet** » Fri Sep 5, 2014 10:36 pm

J-Mezzy wrote:Nope. Can't stand United. My wife bought me a Falcao United jersey. UGH. So ugly with that stupid Chevrolet logo. I am still on deployment so I told her to return it.

I do wish him luck and hope they make the Champions League just to finally see him play in the CL, but my alliance is with Chelsea. We are looking good!

Nice job with the shirt.

I didn't think you would, though. I'm sure it'll be interesting for you when Chelsea play United, at least.

Foye · Post #63 » by **Foye** » Fri Sep 5, 2014 10:48 pm

Maex wrote:
Matty wrote:
truth18 wrote:
Apt comparison but in a more general sense the Knicks are and will forever be Tottenham

Tottenham are actually the Raptors under MLSE and their puppet BC. Knicks are more like Aston Villa.

United is similar to the Lakers. After a century of success a rapid change in the most important person at the clubs retires (Ferguson/Jackson) and the successors fail to continue the business. While trying to rebuild they struggle to add the right balance to the teams and the supposed superstars acquisitions are either redundant to the existing star players and their position (Dwight, Pau/Rooney, van Persie, Falcao, Kagawa, Mata) or fail (Nash/Fellaini).

No. United are far worse than the Lakers. If the Lakers could just spend all the money in the world on players like United does they would be a contender for sure.
But the salary cap is preventing that.
Sent from my GT-I9001 using RealGM Forums mobile app

Post #64 » by **Shaazzam** » Fri Sep 5, 2014 10:54 pm

Spend spend spend!

Sent from my Nexus 4 using RealGM Forums mobile app

and1GS · Post #65 » by **and1GS** » Fri Sep 5, 2014 11:52 pm

J-Mezzy wrote:
Baphomet wrote:I still can't believe United have signed Di Maria and Falcao. Holy ****, that's just sinking in.

Wondering if that makes our boy J-Mezzy's allegiances waver a little.

Nope. Can't stand United. My wife bought me a Falcao United jersey. UGH. So ugly with that stupid Chevrolet logo. I am still on deployment so I told her to return it.

I do wish him luck and hope they make the Champions League just to finally see him play in the CL, but my alliance is with Chelsea. We are looking good!

God bless you sir haha.

Post #66 » by **kdawg32086** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 2:00 am

edfmx86 wrote:Looks like Ronaldinho is headed to LigaMX in Mexico. Signing with Queretaro, of all teams. That means a dream Cuauhtemoc Blanco vs Ronaldinho matchup in two weeks when Queretaro goes against Puebla.

Holy crap, Cuauhtemoc Blanco is still playing? Last time I saw him play was in MLS (5 years ago?) and even there he looked old, immobile, and like he weighed about 300 pounds. Dude was amazing back in the day but I can't believe he is still playing.

Post #67 » by **blkout** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 2:02 am

Yeesh

edfmx86 · Post #68 » by **edfmx86** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 2:05 am

kdawg32086 wrote:
edfmx86 wrote:Looks like Ronaldinho is headed to LigaMX in Mexico. Signing with Queretaro, of all teams. That means a dream Cuauhtemoc Blanco vs Ronaldinho matchup in two weeks when Queretaro goes against Puebla.

Holy crap, Cuauhtemoc Blanco is still playing? Last time I saw him play was in MLS (5 years ago?) and even there he looked old, immobile, and like he weighed about 300 pounds. Dude was amazing back in the day but I can't believe he is still playing.

41 years old. He even played with the National team for about 36 minutes in one of their final home games before heading into pre-World cup friendlies.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg30P3FMjrU[/youtube]
"highlights" start at about 40 seconds.

He played in Mexican second division for 2 or 3 years. This year he signed with Puebla in first div. He doesn't see the pitch much, though.

Man of Steel · Post #69 » by **Man of Steel** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 2:16 am

Baphomet wrote:
truth18 wrote:Apt comparison but in a more general sense the Knicks are and will forever be Tottenham

Matty wrote:Tottenham are actually the Raptors under MLSE and their puppet BC. Knicks are more like Aston Villa.

Spurs are like the Knicks? Raptors? Why do you guys say such hurtful things

BC era raptors is basically the worst thing for a team

cgf · Post #70 » by **cgf** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 2:41 am

Man of Steel wrote:
Baphomet wrote:
truth18 wrote:Apt comparison but in a more general sense the Knicks are and will forever be Tottenham

Matty wrote:Tottenham are actually the Raptors under MLSE and their puppet BC. Knicks are more like Aston Villa.

Spurs are like the Knicks? Raptors? Why do you guys say such hurtful things

BC era raptors is basically the worst thing for a team

I watched the Isaiah Thomas knickerbockers and your statement is false.

truth18 · Post #71 » by **truth18** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 2:49 am

cgf wrote:
Man of Steel wrote:
Baphomet wrote:

Spurs are like the Knicks? Raptors? Why do you guys say such hurtful things

BC era raptors is basically the worst thing for a team

I watched the Isaiah Thomas knickerbockers and your statement is false.

How so? What club would you say compares closest to the Knicks (as close as you can get with such different sports)?

I really think its Tottenham.

El Turco · Post #72 » by **El Turco** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 5:28 am

tottenham never overspends like the knicks do

and1GS · Post #73 » by **and1GS** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 7:11 am

Knicks are a pretty terrible analogy. They over-spend and suck, we spend reasonably and finish outside of the top 4.

I'd compare us to the Warriors. Usually a fast paced offense based on counters and not quite enough talent to get a title, but there's always serious potential and you'll be in the championship mix...just a far far longshot until either team figures out their core.

and1GS · Post #74 » by **and1GS** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 7:13 am

Also, Knicks are pretty clearly QPR.

Ted Lasso · Post #75 » by **Ted Lasso** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 12:30 pm

Tottenham are nothing like the Knicks. Maybe the Clippers - Big city potential & 2-3 year flashes of mild success.

Raptors are analogous to Cardiff or Swansea for a very obvious reason. Newcastle or Aston Villa might work too.

cgf · Post #76 » by **cgf** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 1:49 pm

truth18 wrote:
cgf wrote:
Man of Steel wrote:BC era raptors is basically the worst thing for a team

I watched the Isaiah Thomas knickerbockers and your statement is false.

How so? What club would you say compares closest to the Knicks (as close as you can get with such different sports)?

I really think its Tottenham.

Because being a fan of the Isaiah Thomas Knicks was the most depressing team anyone could be a fan of. QPR is the right comparison, though for a few years there Donnie Walsh had us moving towards Wolfsburg.

DD12 · Post #77 » by **DD12** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 2:14 pm

blkout wrote:

Yeesh

I've watched this guy so many times and I have no clue why a person thinks he is even average when he is at his prime. He is like slow motion slow, cannot pass, cannot shoot.

Post #78 » by **blkout** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 2:20 pm

He does have a cool name though you've got to give him that

cgf · Post #79 » by **cgf** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 3:49 pm

And you just now he has a six pack waiting for him in the locker rom for half time.

DD12 · Post #80 » by **DD12** » Sat Sep 6, 2014 6:04 pm

blkout wrote:He does have a cool name though you've got to give him that

Street Fighter was a good game. Blanco was great too.