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Post by prettyricky on Jun 30, 2010 0:00:03 GMT
currently a free agent he's been linked with west ham but i heard it apparently fell through he's a world class talent surely worth a look
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 30, 2010 0:00:44 GMT
Here we go again.
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Post by StatesideStokie on Jun 30, 2010 0:34:05 GMT
Riquelme....in a Tony Pulis side.
Can't really picture it meself lol.
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Post by prettyricky on Jun 30, 2010 2:36:39 GMT
it's unlikely but i think he'd fit in well and is a definite possibility if we approach him - hes free cheaper than jenas, bentley, ledley and a much better player - has expressed interest in a move to the premier league - hes not too fast or talented for players around him and used to playing with players of less talent as he spent a lot of time with boca juniors - hes good holding a central position within midfield - hes a good playmaker and can play good long balls which will benefit pulis' style of play - hes got the creative potential we've been looking for in midfield to boost our goals - he has a bit of skill to add some class to the overall precedings of play which pulis has been trying to do by bringin in players like tuncay and etherington
im sure some people with have very negative things about it but i strongly feel that a switch to stoke would suit all parties, he's a world class name and i urge Pulis to at least have a look
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Post by Pretty Little Boother on Jun 30, 2010 2:40:56 GMT
I agree with PrettyRicky.
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 30, 2010 4:25:13 GMT
it's unlikely but i think he'd fit in well and is a definite possibility if we approach him - hes free cheaper than jenas, bentley, ledley and a much better player - has expressed interest in a move to the premier league - hes not too fast or talented for players around him and used to playing with players of less talent as he spent a lot of time with boca juniors - hes good holding a central position within midfield - hes a good playmaker and can play good long balls which will benefit pulis' style of play - hes got the creative potential we've been looking for in midfield to boost our goals - he has a bit of skill to add some class to the overall precedings of play which pulis has been trying to do by bringin in players like tuncay and etherington im sure some people with have very negative things about it but i strongly feel that a switch to stoke would suit all parties, he's a world class name and i urge Pulis to at least have a look Firstly, do you have any idea how far above Stoke's level Boca Juniors are? Secondly, in what bizarre parallel universe are you living where Juan Román Riquelme would "fit in well" at Stoke City FC? When a WHU fan came on a while ago chatting about him signing for them, I posted the following: He's one of the most talented players in the world and is an absolute joy to watch - a true artist with the ball at his feet - which is why it's a little sad to say that .... There's far too much blood an' thunder in the Prem to allow someone like Riquelme to play - he'll be hustled and kicked out of it by the likes of Joey Barton and, I dare say, Dean Whitehead.
Added to which he's a moody cunt when things don't go his way, and his wages will be astronomical. It's a disastrous signing waiting to happen.
In short, it's got West Ham United written all over it. FullerMagic also suggested that if there were a dictionary definition of "player not suited to the English Premiership", it would just be a picture of him. And Christ, if he's not suited to the Premiership, he sure aint suited to us. Forget it.
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Post by wigginbird on Jun 30, 2010 6:27:43 GMT
I'd love to see him at stoke, even at 32, he's a must get signing on Football Manager 2010, along with the real Ronaldo
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Post by dozintheseventees on Jun 30, 2010 7:46:04 GMT
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Roll on the end of the Transfer Window.
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Post by Irish Stokie on Jun 30, 2010 7:49:42 GMT
Decent player i suppose but how far can he throw it?
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Post by monkeycat on Jun 30, 2010 8:11:58 GMT
You might as well hang up a sign saying "Cocknepott, Hammerinpeace and Dicanio10, please come and take the piss"
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Post by cocknepott on Jun 30, 2010 8:15:48 GMT
you called???
i believe we are in a strong position to actually sign him. negotiations with boca have hit an impass and the lad wants to move to london and be part of 'a project'. if it comes down to us v bolton then i think we'll win that. i also believe (from what i've read) that he wont play for another club in argentina because of his love for boca.
will it work out?? who knows. but it would be fun finding out.
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Post by MrBigJobby on Jun 30, 2010 8:18:41 GMT
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Cockne ya fucking stalker!
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Post by Inverness Stokie on Jun 30, 2010 8:28:56 GMT
Fuck me sideways with a rubber 6" dildo, if we can't accomodate Tuncay then there is no way in hell we could even think of trying to fit Riquelme in to our side. Why would it be a good thing to buy him, someone please tell me because i'm struggling to think of any positives he could bring to our current side with the current system we play, he's an attacking midfielder something which our midfield fails to do time and time again due to us playing such a rigid style.
In a nut shell, yes he's a bloody awesome player. Would he fit in to a Tony Pulis side? No absolutley not.
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Post by Hiram on Jun 30, 2010 11:35:57 GMT
Riquelme is vastly overrated - he has one good game for every twenty he plays. Considering he only played about 7 games last season and Boca came nowhere in the league(s) that's not even as often as it sounds. He was poor at Barcelona, great when he could motivate himself at Villareal and returned to Boca for a 3rd time after getting the hump with Peligirni. Although I don't believe he would ever be likely to sign for a team like Stoke, I wouldn't want him anyway. Neither does el Diego.
also "Firstly, do you have any idea how far above Stoke's level Boca Juniors are?" at the moment not very
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Post by knowles on Jun 30, 2010 11:37:54 GMT
Feck Riquelme, it's all about Guti
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Post by Hiram on Jun 30, 2010 11:40:40 GMT
I hate Guti too!
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Post by GeneralFaye on Jun 30, 2010 12:06:06 GMT
If we had a spare 100k a week id go for it
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Post by lew86 on Jun 30, 2010 12:56:14 GMT
He's one of the most talented players in the world and is an absolute joy to watch - a true artist with the ball at his feet - which is why it's a little sad to say that .... There's far too much blood an' thunder in the Prem to allow someone like Riquelme to play - he'll be hustled and kicked out of it by the likes of Joey Barton and, I dare say, Dean Whitehead.
Added to which he's a moody cunt when things don't go his way, and his wages will be astronomical. It's a disastrous signing waiting to happen.
In short, it's got West Ham United written all over it. This.
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 30, 2010 13:35:07 GMT
also "Firstly, do you have any idea how far above Stoke's level Boca Juniors are?" at the moment not very Fair point.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2010 13:39:15 GMT
he's been linked with west ham... It would be easier to list all the players who haven't been linked with West Ham than those who have.
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