Worst piece of journalism this week

Richter · 23rd June 2008, 02:01

£80m to spend

Here's how Manchester United might invest the massive windfall from a sale of Ronaldo...

Karim Benzema: Cost: £25m
Failed to make an impact as France bowed out of Euro 2008 early on, but Benzema, 20, is one of the most exciting centre-forwards to emerge in the past 18 months. Ferguson admires his powerful running, willingness to shoot from distance and combination play.

Micah Richards: Cost: £18m
Regarded by many as the ideal candidate as Gary Neville's permanent replacement at right-back. Richards is unlikely to pass up the chance to play his club football alongside his England team-mate Rio Ferdinand although it remains to be seen whether City would sell to their neighbours. Luis Fabiano. Cost: £18m

Prolific for both Seville and Brazil, the centre forward would be an ideal choice to share the goal scoring burden with Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez after scoring 33 times in Spain's La Liga last season.

Dimitar Berbatov: Cost: £19m
With Louis Saha's days at Old Trafford appearing numbered, Berbatov's arrival would bring a smile back to the face of United fans should Ronaldo leave. The Bulgarian forward has scored 27 goals in 69 Premier League outings at Tottenham, bringing keen interest from Ferguson.

Lionel Messi: Cost: £20m

The exciting Argentina international caught the eye during Barcelona's Champions League semi-final exit by United and is regarded by some as a better player than Ronaldo. His fast, raiding style would fit in with United's attacking mantra. Philipp Lahm of Bayern Munich is a possibility, however United have signed teenage Brazilian twins Fabio and Rafael Silva, though mystery still surrounds their exact status.

Up front there's a need to bring in a new striker to lessen the burden on Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez. Due to Louis Saha's injuries, he could be heading out of Old Trafford. Sevilla's Luis Fabiano has been linked in this position.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mai.../sfntim123.xml

Brad · 23rd June 2008, 02:04

I think the world nodded in agreement as the writer correctly asserted that Micah Richards is worth only a mere £2million less than Lionel Messi

Seriously, if I put my mind to it I could easily be a far better journalist than most of these chumps. Frankly most of us could be (a dangerous claim on the Caf I know)

RedKaos · 23rd June 2008, 02:05

wow, signing Berbatov AND Messi AND Benzema? Didnt know telegraph started hiring caftard transfer muppets as journalists.

RapidRed · 23rd June 2008, 02:09

ecantona7 · 23rd June 2008, 02:11

what garbage

Top · 23rd June 2008, 02:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richter

Lionel Messi: Cost: £20m

The exciting Argentina international caught the eye during Barcelona's Champions League semi-final exit by United

I love how this guy talk about Messi as if he's some unknown kid who the world has only now spotted because of the match against us.
I doubt he pays much attention to what's happening outside of England.

Rowem · 23rd June 2008, 02:17

It was fine up until the Messi part to be honest.

davisjw · 23rd June 2008, 02:22

Throw Podolski 15-18 million, Schweinsteiger 10-12 million and Pavlychenko (Russian striker, can't spell his name) 10-12 million in the mix and I'm happy.

I'll state again PLEASSSSSE no Berbatov!!

SmashedHombre · 23rd June 2008, 08:51

Why do these people have jobs? No wait, how do these people have jobs?

Fergies Formula · 23rd June 2008, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by davisjw

I'll state again PLEASSSSSE no Berbatov!!

why??

Ceks · 23rd June 2008, 09:32

Articles like that...really really annoy me.

soulblight3r · 23rd June 2008, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richter

£80m to spend

Here's how Manchester United might invest the massive windfall from a sale of Ronaldo...

Karim Benzema: Cost: £25m
Failed to make an impact as France bowed out of Euro 2008 early on, but Benzema, 20, is one of the most exciting centre-forwards to emerge in the past 18 months. Ferguson admires his powerful running, willingness to shoot from distance and combination play.

Micah Richards: Cost: £18m
Regarded by many as the ideal candidate as Gary Neville's permanent replacement at right-back. Richards is unlikely to pass up the chance to play his club football alongside his England team-mate Rio Ferdinand although it remains to be seen whether City would sell to their neighbours. Luis Fabiano. Cost: £18m

Prolific for both Seville and Brazil, the centre forward would be an ideal choice to share the goal scoring burden with Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez after scoring 33 times in Spain's La Liga last season.

Dimitar Berbatov: Cost: £19m
With Louis Saha's days at Old Trafford appearing numbered, Berbatov's arrival would bring a smile back to the face of United fans should Ronaldo leave. The Bulgarian forward has scored 27 goals in 69 Premier League outings at Tottenham, bringing keen interest from Ferguson.

Lionel Messi: Cost: £20m

The exciting Argentina international caught the eye during Barcelona's Champions League semi-final exit by United and is regarded by some as a better player than Ronaldo. His fast, raiding style would fit in with United's attacking mantra. Philipp Lahm of Bayern Munich is a possibility, however United have signed teenage Brazilian twins Fabio and Rafael Silva, though mystery still surrounds their exact status.

Up front there's a need to bring in a new striker to lessen the burden on Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez. Due to Louis Saha's injuries, he could be heading out of Old Trafford. Sevilla's Luis Fabiano has been linked in this position.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mai.../sfntim123.xml

You can throw in the other one by the Sun a few days ago where they quoted Quaresma for £20m and Ronaldinho for £10m and make football journalism a farce (or more of a farce than it already is)

Ixion · 23rd June 2008, 11:40

Barca would never sell Messi and I can't imagine him ever wanting to leave. I doubt they'd even accept a straight swap deal, Ronaldo for Messi. £20 million isn't even close to what hes worth.

kristinson · 23rd June 2008, 11:42

Geez im glad I dont get the British papers anymore! I think id go blind from all the shit!

FranklyVulgar · 23rd June 2008, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ixion

Barca would never sell Messi and I can't imagine him ever wanting to leave. I doubt they'd even accept a straight swap deal, Ronaldo for Messi. £20 million isn't even close to what hes worth.

Nope and neither would the lad go. When there was speculation surrounding his future with the rumoured 100million bid from Chelsea Messi said he was flattered but was very happy at Barca and had no desire to leave. Class act.

But yeah that is the worst peice of Journalism i've ever seen.

20million for the best player in the world?

FranklyVulgar · 23rd June 2008, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulblight3r

You can throw in the other one by the Sun a few days ago where they quoted Quaresma for £20m and Ronaldinho for £10m and make football journalism a farce (or more of a farce than it already is)

Could be realistic, although i wouldn't pay £20m for Quaresma and Ronaldinho for £10m is cheap for a player of his calibre but he is a risk, who knows what you will get from him. It is a gamble.

soulblight3r · 23rd June 2008, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by FranklyVulgar

Could be realistic, although i wouldn't pay £20m for Quaresma and Ronaldinho for £10m is cheap for a player of his calibre but he is a risk, who knows what you will get from him. It is a gamble.

I'm sure any club would risk £10m for Ronaldinho. If he turns out to be shite, nobody would fault the club for taking him at that price.

It makes more sense if they switched the prices around. I haven't seen much of Quaresma so I won't comment on him but he can't be all that when people have been talking about his talent for years but not much about his performances.

thoward · 23rd June 2008, 14:11

Probably the same journalist who suggested about 3 or 4 years ago that United were looking to sign Pablo Aimar as a long term replacement for Keane.

Colly · 23rd June 2008, 14:26

They'd write any old bollox to fill in the inches. I agree with the poster - that's the worst I've seen in a long time

Name Changed · 25th June 2008, 05:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by thoward

Probably the same journalist who suggested about 3 or 4 years ago that United were looking to sign Pablo Aimar as a long term replacement for Keane.

Some journalist actually wrote that??

Anyway I wish the article was true. 20m for Messi is a steal!!!

Alex · 25th June 2008, 06:03

20 mil for Messi LOL

Wibble · 25th June 2008, 06:25

All of those estimates are below what we would probably have to pay. Messi must be worth double that even if they did want to sell.

Denis' cuff · 25th June 2008, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedKaos

wow, signing Berbatov AND Messi AND Benzema? Didnt know telegraph started hiring caftard transfer muppets as journalists.

and the Telegraph, I always thought were the least guilty of muppetry

(political leanings apart)

peterstorey · 25th June 2008, 08:32

Telegraph went completely bonkers about a month ago I'd guess they've got a new sports editor who wants to be down with the tabs.

Denis' cuff · 25th June 2008, 09:29

if that's true it probably just leaves us with the Indy for some credibility

thoward · 25th June 2008, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Name Changed

Some journalist actually wrote that??

Anyway I wish the article was true. 20m for Messi is a steal!!!

Yeah it was in one of the papers about 3 or 4 years ago, can't remember which one.

Fuengirola Red · 25th June 2008, 13:08

When did "The Beano" start with a sports section

23rd June 2008, 02:01	#1 (permalink)
Richter Hairy big footed Swede Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Trying to burn down Marca's office Posts: 25,020	Worst piece of journalism this week £80m to spend Here's how Manchester United might invest the massive windfall from a sale of Ronaldo... Karim Benzema: Cost: £25m Failed to make an impact as France bowed out of Euro 2008 early on, but Benzema, 20, is one of the most exciting centre-forwards to emerge in the past 18 months. Ferguson admires his powerful running, willingness to shoot from distance and combination play. Micah Richards: Cost: £18m Regarded by many as the ideal candidate as Gary Neville's permanent replacement at right-back. Richards is unlikely to pass up the chance to play his club football alongside his England team-mate Rio Ferdinand although it remains to be seen whether City would sell to their neighbours. Luis Fabiano. Cost: £18m Prolific for both Seville and Brazil, the centre forward would be an ideal choice to share the goal scoring burden with Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez after scoring 33 times in Spain's La Liga last season. Dimitar Berbatov: Cost: £19m With Louis Saha's days at Old Trafford appearing numbered, Berbatov's arrival would bring a smile back to the face of United fans should Ronaldo leave. The Bulgarian forward has scored 27 goals in 69 Premier League outings at Tottenham, bringing keen interest from Ferguson. Lionel Messi: Cost: £20m The exciting Argentina international caught the eye during Barcelona's Champions League semi-final exit by United and is regarded by some as a better player than Ronaldo. His fast, raiding style would fit in with United's attacking mantra. Philipp Lahm of Bayern Munich is a possibility, however United have signed teenage Brazilian twins Fabio and Rafael Silva, though mystery still surrounds their exact status. Up front there's a need to bring in a new striker to lessen the burden on Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez. Due to Louis Saha's injuries, he could be heading out of Old Trafford. Sevilla's Luis Fabiano has been linked in this position. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mai.../sfntim123.xml

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Brad The Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stockholm Posts: 18,132	I think the world nodded in agreement as the writer correctly asserted that Micah Richards is worth only a mere £2million less than Lionel Messi Seriously, if I put my mind to it I could easily be a far better journalist than most of these chumps. Frankly most of us could be (a dangerous claim on the Caf I know)

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RedKaos Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tentacles in my mouthLOL Posts: 3,618	wow, signing Berbatov AND Messi AND Benzema? Didnt know telegraph started hiring caftard transfer muppets as journalists.

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ecantona7 unlucky bet winner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whatever happens, there are always things you could have done better. You score two goals and you usually feel you could have done better.You score two goals and you usually feel you could have scored a third. That's what makes you progress in life. Posts: 5,776	what garbage

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davisjw Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,265	Throw Podolski 15-18 million, Schweinsteiger 10-12 million and Pavlychenko (Russian striker, can't spell his name) 10-12 million in the mix and I'm happy. I'll state again PLEASSSSSE no Berbatov!!

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Ixion Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 3,144	Barca would never sell Messi and I can't imagine him ever wanting to leave. I doubt they'd even accept a straight swap deal, Ronaldo for Messi. £20 million isn't even close to what hes worth.

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kristinson Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dubai Posts: 930	Geez im glad I dont get the British papers anymore! I think id go blind from all the shit!

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thoward First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Paddy Crerand is a legend "If i was playing in the match against Arsenal at OT IN 03/04 Martin Keown wouldnt have been able to walkoff the pitch at the end" Posts: 9,803	Probably the same journalist who suggested about 3 or 4 years ago that United were looking to sign Pablo Aimar as a long term replacement for Keane.

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Colly Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,348	They'd write any old bollox to fill in the inches. I agree with the poster - that's the worst I've seen in a long time

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Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Planet Dimitar Posts: 16,839	20 mil for Messi LOL

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Wibble Teeth like a reindeer. Hung like a horse. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Ingadus Speramus Posts: 34,218	All of those estimates are below what we would probably have to pay. Messi must be worth double that even if they did want to sell.

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peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Happy those, who can remain at Highbury! Posts: 8,322	Telegraph went completely bonkers about a month ago I'd guess they've got a new sports editor who wants to be down with the tabs.

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Denis' cuff Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,133	if that's true it probably just leaves us with the Indy for some credibility

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Fuengirola Red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Costa del Sol Posts: 752	When did "The Beano" start with a sports section