Marquee player for next season

Agreed. Its f**king annoying

Bobo

Landon Donavon

I just saw that Corinthians have been relegated for the first time and are in a financial crisis following the stuff with MSI. One player that could fit the bill is Vampeta, capped 41 times for Brazil, is 33.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcos_Andr%C3%A9_Batista_Santos
If I remember correctly he is more of a defensive midfielder and possibly could fit in the salary cap. Not sure on the quality of the other players in the squad, there is a Ricardinho not sure if it is the Ricardinho I was thinking about.

while we're wishful thinking i reckon we should get nilmar.

Auckland Jag2007-12-05 16:50:18

Romario...? Do you want to be banned from this site?

Maybe out of reach, but what about Marcelo Sala. He is playing in Chile, is only 32 and a class goal scorer. That goal against England was amazing, where he controlled the long ball and volleyed it in in one motion.

I will be happy with Elrich next year, maybe the possibility of an ozzy call up for world cup qualifications will help him raise his game. That was his reason for playing in the HAL. Maybe a strict fitness/speed programme for the offseason, the speed programme for the rest of the team too.

I had a look through african teams and leagues on wikipedia, not that much info, but a lot of the better players are in europe, well funded african leagues such as northern african leagues and south africa or in arab nations where there is lots of money too. so considering that, its hard to find a suitable african player.

Edit: I was actually very bored at work and had a look all confederations and their players of the year and finalists, looked at those that are more likely to move to the HAL, old or poor league etc.

From Africa there were players like Tijani Babingida (ex Ajax), Victor Ikpeba (ex Monaco), Salas from South America. AFC had players in arab or eastern asian leagues so I dont think they would come to the HAL.

All of this proved how tough it is to scout for talent around the world, especially with salary caps and the league is still new so not much pulling power. Main factors other than $ and first team football, would have to be lifestyle, learning english and possibly greater exposure.
Bullion2007-12-05 18:26:16

Banned hahahaha

[QUOTE=WillyB]Ugo Ehiogu would be the best man as far as defense goes.

Spare me..Im glad he left MBoro...how about Mendieta..plays reserves now with Boro..

Though I don't want him to leave Forest, Nathan Tyson is an awesome striker with a lot of pace and certainly isn't afraid of shooting.  The only thing holding him back recently has been injury but he seems over that and scored a couple in the FA Cup tie the other day.

I've been trying to put forward Mendietas cause! Might be worth a shot

and hey Scottishbhoy...if we can't get Larsson how about the next best thing...John Hartson could form an effective partnership with Smeltz. He is being linked with league 2 sides now in England so he could be worth a shot. Bit chubby now but Ricki could chase him round the cake tin a few times every morning perhaps?

Why has no one mentioned the great Ricki Herbert yet? C'mon, get your boots on and show Dodd and co how it's really done.

Hartson??? no no NO NO NEVER!!! 

but if Ricki's still on crutches, Hartson might bugger off with the cake tin and scoff  the lot!

(he might be better of chasing him round the Ring of Fire!!, perhaps)

Are you Eyal Berkovic in disguise??

tigers, ricki's just on crutches to make it a fair fight with Hartson. Don't want his ego deflated quite yet!
WillyB2007-12-05 22:22:52

Yesterday Dean Windass of Hull was mentioned.  As one of the few people playing professional football who is older than me I would endorse this signing - just to give hope for the almost (?) middle aged.

Teddy Sherrigham, older but still a good value player. I would be happy. I heard Elrich's brother might be interested in signing with the Phoenix... Watch that space.

Get both Aloisis, both Elrichs and all we need is both Griffiths...

I'm sure that will make HN very happy.

WillyB - Legend

Mendieta is retiring at 33 so he would be avialable..soem interest from America and Middle East apparently..marquee player?

Marcel Desailly - he would be quality

Yes, class players. Well was, I am sure he would be a great player to have controlling the midfield

That's right, quickly, get out there and spend Terry's money (which he's already spent an awful lot of) and sign a player who last had a profile when Mario Jardel knew what a goal looked like.

I do despair...

Now John Hartson And Mario Jardel And Brazilian Ronaldo And Maybe Roberto Carlos Would Be Very Intrested Because Of The Name Of Our Stadium... The Cake Tin...

And Nenad Dordevic For Our Defence Could Use A Hard Serbian Bugger In Our Defence to Help Dodd Scare Away Lil Zullo, Burns And Ect.

What about Rivaldo? He'd probably want to much Johnny Cash though...

Just hope he doesn't bugger off to Swansea like the papers seem to be saying he will. Maybe he's been offered the master key to the chip shops of Swansea.

Rivaldos 35 and seemingly having a ball of a time in the Greek league right now. He'd be nice but i'd say hes a little unrealistic since from what i've seen he's still chasing the highest salary he can get short of going to the middle east.