Diego Forlan

[BRIGHT ON Q]

I can see it now, Richard Reynolds before the game, with the players on the big screen,,

Number 8, Diego Forlan....
Number 9, Ashley Barnes.....

Lol

 

[kevtherev]

I really don't get this constant sniping at Barnes

I wont sit on the fence, and I do agree Barnes does put in a shift. But his first touch is poor, his finishing is all to often very poor and when he does find himself in a great position he all too often bottles it and tries to put someone else in, who is in a worse position than himself...I know this fly's in the face of public opinion but I think this coming season, will be make or brake for him. I can't believe Poyet see's Barnes as a long term member of his first team. Time will tell.

 

[kevtherev]

What, do you think vicente will want the no 14 shirt?

Maybe, but not with a seagull on the front of it.

 

[Southern Scouse]

Forlan will sign for Inter of Brazil today.
Sorry to end the dream.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Forlan will sign for Inter of Brazil today.
Sorry to end the dream.

People need to get their expectations in check. I mean - it's good to dream ..............

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Forlan will sign for Inter of Brazil today.
Sorry to end the dream.

Complete dogshit, it's Claudio Ranieri (the other player we're targeting) who's signing for Young Boys of Brazil (James Mason in goal) today. Diego Forlan is very much a For(lan)gone conclusion to be signing for the Albion in the next 65 hours apparently.

 

[Southern Scouse]

Sorry. I forgot the pulling power the Amex and Gus has with these so called international super stars.

 

[misterspatch]

I think that we need to be realistic, take everything into account. Here i've put together a list of positives and negatives that mean he could be on his way to the Amex:

Positives-:
1. Gus has already called him his best friend in Uruguay, so there is the chance he'll do it for a pal.
2. We could offer him first team football and idol status that he might not get at other clubs.
3. He could shoot to fame once more in the english game, not bad for 33.
4. Being 33, he surely wants as much first team football as possible, why not do it as a swansong?
5. He's had a couple of bad seasons recently so not drumming up much interest.

Negatives-:
1. Wages, not only this but he also vowed to make as much money as possible for his sister's charity as mentioned in the thread.
2. We're Brighton and Hove Albion, and as much as Gus is pally with him, he could go to any top division club if he wanted to.

Even though there are seemingly more positives, the negatives are far too strong to ignore.

Likeliness rating: 1/10 (its not impossible)

 

[sir albion]

I think that we need to be realistic, take everything into account. Here i've put together a list of positives and negatives that mean he could be on his way to the Amex:

Positives-:
1. Gus has already called him his best friend in Uruguay, so there is the chance he'll do it for a pal.
2. We could offer him first team football and idol status that he might not get at other clubs.
3. He could shoot to fame once more in the english game, not bad for 33.
4. Being 33, he surely wants as much first team football as possible, why not do it as a swansong?
5. He's had a couple of bad seasons recently so not drumming up much interest.

Negatives-:
1. Wages, not only this but he also vowed to make as much money as possible for his sister's charity as mentioned in the thread.
2. We're Brighton and Hove Albion, and as much as Gus is pally with him, he could go to any top division club if he wanted to.

Even though there are seemingly more positives, the negatives are far too strong to ignore.

Likeliness rating: 1/10 (its not impossible)

He's 33 so is more than likely to return home for a couple of seasons,no chance what's so ever he'll be here.

 

[bigcabboy]

I wont sit on the fence, and I do agree Barnes does put in a shift. But his first touch is poor, his finishing is all to often very poor and when he does find himself in a great position he all too often bottles it and tries to put someone else in, who is in a worse position than himself...I know this fly's in the face of public opinion but I think this coming season, will be make or brake for him. I can't believe Poyet see's Barnes as a long term member of his first team. Time will tell.

i totally agree kevtherev

 

[SWCspider-man]

I think that we need to be realistic, take everything into account. Here i've put together a list of positives and negatives that mean he could be on his way to the Amex:

Positives-:
1. Gus has already called him his best friend in Uruguay, so there is the chance he'll do it for a pal.
2. We could offer him first team football and idol status that he might not get at other clubs.
3. He could shoot to fame once more in the english game, not bad for 33.
4. Being 33, he surely wants as much first team football as possible, why not do it as a swansong?
5. He's had a couple of bad seasons recently so not drumming up much interest.

Negatives-:
1. Wages, not only this but he also vowed to make as much money as possible for his sister's charity as mentioned in the thread.
2. We're Brighton and Hove Albion, and as much as Gus is pally with him, he could go to any top division club if he wanted to.

Even though there are seemingly more positives, the negatives are far too strong to ignore.

Likeliness rating: 1/10 (its not impossible)

I didn't mean for this to turn into a full blown rumour lads I was just projecting lol you know with the Uruguay link but let's all transfer him to Brighton on FIFA/football manager just for fun,

Although he would defiantly fill gem status for Gus

 

[SWCspider-man]

Or we could always do what we did for Owen and make us favourites on sky bet and drum interest that way

 

[Oscar]

I wish people would stop spoiling these threads with their realistic and sensible opinions.

Now, lets start thinking about who best to partner Forlan up front...

 

[SWCspider-man]

Albion dream team anyone? We are now have unlimited funds who do you go for including forlan?

I'd have:

GK:Joe Hart
LBhillip Lahm
CB:Mats Hummels
CB:Vincent Kompany
RBani Alves
CDM:Andrea Pirlo
CM:Marek Hamsek
CM:Yaya Toure
LW:Lavezzi
RW:Eden Hazard
ST: Diego Forlan

And obviously take Edison Cavani as my striker on the bench, I'd keep Buckley and Bridcutt in aswell and for when we were battering teams I'd put Barnes on to make everyone laugh

 

[El Presidente]

I wish people would stop spoiling these threads with their realistic and sensible opinions.

Now, lets start thinking about who best to partner Forlan up front...

Raul of course. Are you not paying attention?

 

[SWCspider-man]

If my team doesn't happen this transfer window I'll be gutted lol

 

[Sam Ovett]

I hope Barnes scores 30 this season and laughs in the haters' faces

 

[Bladders]

I hope Barnes scores 30 this season and laughs in the haters' faces

He can do what he likes in my face for 30 goals.

 

[Bruntburger]

I hope Barnes scores 30 this season and laughs in the haters' faces

If Barnes scores 30 goals, then I shall never again mention his clear lack of ability. My face shall be his to laugh at.

 

[SWCspider-man]

If Barnes scores 30 I will quite happily invest in the spiderman costume in my avatar and wear it to every game for the rest of my life