Radamel Falcao

[The Skipper 20,593]

I dont think you read it well. Try one more time...

I read it perfectly well mate. I know that example wasn't the best to use but to say Neymar would suffer up front against a team like Stoke because he has no aerial prowess/physical built is quite irrational. My point is I know that Neymar isn't naturally a striker but... You don't need a big target man up front to beat Stoke.

[Rmpr 8,977]

I read it perfectly well mate. I know that example wasn't the best to use but to say Neymar would suffer up front against a team like Stoke because he has no aerial prowess/physical built is quite irrational. My point is I know that Neymar isn't naturally a striker but... You don't need a big target man up front to beat Stoke.

No, aerial threat and stoke were two diferent examples. Stoke was to point out his lack of strengh (he is weaker than Oscar), as a midfield player, I dont see a problem, but as a Striker, it is needed. The header, was another example of why Neymar wont perform as a Striker.

Maybe it was my english, but I really though it was clear...

I think we should move our talk elsewhere, it is not about Falcao anymore.

[The Skipper 20,593]

No, aerial threat and stoke were two diferent examples. Stoke was to point out his lack of strengh (he is weaker than Oscar), as a midfield player, I dont see a problem, but as a Striker, it is needed. The header, was another example of why Neymar wont perform as a Striker.

Maybe it was my english, but I really though it was clear...

But like I said, you don't need superior strength or you don't need to be a target man to play against Stoke. You also don't need to be amazing at heading the ball or cutting a cross to be a striker either.

Forget Neymar as an example. What about someone like Guisseppe Rossi who used to lead the line for Villarreal so well before he got injured? He's a great striker but isn't exactly known for his strength or heading ability is he? Tevez, Aguero, Messi etc. etc.

[Funkyflashman 187]

I dont think you read it well. Try one more time...

He is a midget, but he has a good header. Barcelona just dont cross the ball (they dont even take corners), when he had to perform he did, Rome 2009?

Neymar, otherwise, has missed some easy ones.

I agree. But nonetheless you will agree that Messi is not an outstanding aerial threat. You can attribute that to Barcelona's style of play or Messi's strengths etc but the fact is hes not a superb threat in the air and Barca don't seem to have many problems breaking teams down.

This isn't directed at you but I feel that the argument that says "So and so won't succeed in the Premier league because of his size" really has to stop now.

Mata, silva, oscar, cazorla etc they're all fine. I think Neymar would be too, and I for one would love to see him running at Stoke. The back four would have a nightmare...

[chelseathebest 150]

About Neymar, not that I know him personally or something, but he seems to be cocky and arrogant, and I think he is not that good as presented in the media, he is just a show man.

Yea, I know he has some tricks that look sexy and so, but how many balls does he lose trying to dribble? He just wants all lights to be pointed at him.

Tbh, I don't want him nowhere near Chelsea.

[Milan 17,859]

Atletico confident Falcao will not leave

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8168679/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

"If someone comes with the money and meets the clause, the player does not have to leave," he told Telemadrid.

"I don't think this is a matter for discussion, it is an issue that is there.

"But Falcao is a very serious person, he is a man who knows what contract he has, what situation he is in. He is in a team that wants him, he is delighted and above all he scores goals.

"He is very pleased and happy here, and until proven otherwise he will remain Atletico Madrid."

[Yeboii 1,844]

Atletico confident Falcao will not leave

http://www1.skysport..._medium=twitter

Dont they all say that?

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Atletico confident Falcao will not leave

http://www1.skysport..._medium=twitter

Money, Money, Money... Roman's Money...

[Tricky 301]

Thread cracks me up... Yeah blow £80 million in the summer, then the best part of £50 million in Jan plus wages an agent fees.

You honestly think the club is going to do that?

All the while Torres is geling with his team mates, we are banging in goals from all positions (inc Torres) and playing our best football in years.

Far more likely that Danny boy is moved on and we buy someone like Remy to support Torres.

Great striker, but I don't want him for that price.

[Kezza 1,965]

If there was a choice between Naymar and Falcao, I'd take Falcao any day of the motherfucking week!

We don't want to turn out like Barca with no plan b..just passing the ball around the top of the box, looking for a way through. while there are 11 men in the box.

I'm happy with the team as it stands!

[Jase 43,479]

Falcao said this...

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8184583/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

"The quality of the league is not in doubt - there is so much talk of Barcelona and Real Madrid but the champions of Europe are in England," said the 26-year-old, quoted in The People

[Milan 17,859]

I think the last time our target mentioned us as Champions of Europe, he soon became our player (Eden Hazard remember?)

[Pizy 18,416]

Just can't believe City are showing serious interest with the strikers they already have. Simply shocking that their chief scout is quoted as saying that if they bring in anyone in January, it should be Falcao.

Even if BOTH Balotelli and Tevez are sold(which is highly unlikely) Falcao would still have to share time with Aguero and Dzeko. Why do that when you can go to Chelsea and be the main man with Hazard, Mata, and Oscar feeding you the ball?

[Rmpr 8,977]

Just can't believe City are showing serious interest with the strikers they already have. Simply shocking that their chief scout is quoted as saying that if they bring in anyone in January, it should be Falcao.

Even if BOTH Balotelli and Tevez are sold(which is highly unlikely) Falcao would still have to share time with Aguero and Dzeko. Why do that when you can go to Chelsea and be the main man with Hazard, Mata, and Oscar feeding you the ball?

I highly doubt they are truly interested. For me, they are doing what Barcelona usually does to RM targets...They enquire and talk with the player`s staff just so RM pays premium.

I really think ManCity are doing it to make Roman go for the full price (47mi).

[bababoom 4,478]

Apparently Mancini wasn't actually looking at him, he was looking at Isco, another great player.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Apparently Mancini wasn't actually looking at him, he was looking at Isco, another great player.

I heard that too, maybe the guy is dumb enough though:

"He is an interesting player, he has quality. But in attack City are already good, we're happy with Tevez, Aguero and Balotelli.

"Moreover, I believe that our players are better than Jovetic. He is a very good player, but he is not one who could make a difference such as Falcao.

"I spoke about him in recent days with Mancini. If we were to take a player in January, we should take Falcao.

"He is an important player, the only one who could make us take the leap." - said City's scout

[Muzchap 8,966]

LMAO @ City - they are going to collapse soon - cant see all those players staying happy....

[termninja 5,290]

Just scored a goal from a FK in 89th minute to give Atletico a last min win