Unnamed Trialist Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 He played in a winter break friendly vs. Basel today, 1-1. Was subbed out later in the 2nd half. johnyb and Canuckia 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yomurphy1 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 7 hours ago, jdheid said: Fun video of Davies and some other Alberta pros / former pros in a fundraiser match. Too bad none of Edmonton's indoor soccer fields have much in the way of seating capacity. https://youtu.be/LWtuI5agFfo?si=OOGe_HuX3Futh9Ew God he's a level above those guys. I mean it makes sense but seems clearer on the small pitch. jdheid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 The memories those kids will have. Hopefully the influence made will have us looking back on this video and saying our next superstar was in the video with Davies. InglewoodJack, PegCityCam, sose and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasPed Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 44 minutes ago, yomurphy1 said: God he's a level above those guys. I mean it makes sense but seems clearer on the small pitch. It's amazing to see though, isn't it? I mean it's everything - his quickness, his vision, his passing, his shot placement - and he's not even breaking a sweat. And this is against pros too (albeit a couple levels down). Gives a new appreciation also for the top teams in world - we watch Davies on Bayern and think "Oh, poor pass" or "Bad touch" or "Pick up your head, that guy's open!". Watch him here and you realize what you thought he was poor at, he's actually really really good at. yomurphy1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlander Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 11 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: He played in a winter break friendly vs. Basel today, 1-1. Was subbed out later in the 2nd half. I watched the highlights of that friendly. Davies was in part responsible for the goal conceded, a bit lazy coming back so the forward was free to turn in the cross. Did not see much else from him, good or bad. Unnamed Trialist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlander Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/67926553 BBC linking him to Real Madrid. Nothing new, but cool to see it as the top story in their football coverage. Unnamed Trialist, johnyb, Corazon and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Wow, reading that article with all the accolades at Bayern, I think it's fair to conclude Alphonso has been quite important. Mattd97, Corazon, Unnamed Trialist and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) News in Spain the last couple of weeks, and days, says his signing for Real Madrid is almost a done deal. For next summer. I suppose that means Bayern accepts a transfer fee. They only question is that BM really hate losing a player to RM, seem to have raised their salary offer a bit, which may make the decision to move a bit harder for Davies. It will depend a lot on the kind of year both teams have. But Madrid have money. They can't get Mbappe, won't get Haaland for now, they have to put off their search for more strike power. Then this year they are scoring better than last, after losing Benzema, they are compensating with Bellingham, who is producing more than expected (he's on track to score over 25 league goals, if it weren't for the rising stars at Girona he's be player of the season). This means they can turn their interest to other areas where they are lacking. So they have money to spend and don't need to save anything for something even major. Then, as the BBC article rightly says, Ancelloti has re-signed. Edited January 9 by Unnamed Trialist lowlander, GasPed, Canuckia and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullion44 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Need this to get done so I can stop hearing Bayern fans whine about how much worse he is now. narduch, Shway, Corazon and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 8 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: News in Spain the last couple of weeks, and days, says his signing for Real Madrid is almost a done deal. For next summer. I suppose that means Bayern accepts a transfer fee. They only question is that BM really hate losing a player to RM, seem to have raised their salary offer a bit, which may make the decision to move a bit harder for Davies. It will depend a lot on the kind of year both teams have. But Madrid have money. They can't get Mbappe, won't get Haaland for now, they have to put off their search for more strike power. Then this year they are scoring better than last, after losing Benzema, they are compensating with Bellingham, who is producing more than expected (he's on track to score over 25 league goals, if it weren't for the rising stars at Girona he's be player of the season). This means they can turn their interest to other areas where they are lacking. So they have money to spend and don't need to save anything for something even major. Then, as the BBC article rightly says, Ancelloti has re-signed. I get the feeling Davies wants the move to RM and the salary issue is just PR. Corazon, Canuckia, Obinna and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 4 minutes ago, Kadenge said: I get the feeling Davies wants the move to RM and the salary issue is just PR. It could be just a formality, you ask for a lot, knowing they are unlikely to give it to you. And knowing you are probably not going to get that much from Real Madrid either. A change would be good for him, for his career. I am not saying he'd win more, but it'd be a great career shift. Corazon, johnyb, Obinna and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodelcitizen Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) On 1/6/2024 at 10:03 AM, jdheid said: Fun video of Davies and some other Alberta pros / former pros in a fundraiser match. Too bad none of Edmonton's indoor soccer fields have much in the way of seating capacity. https://youtu.be/LWtuI5agFfo?si=OOGe_HuX3Futh9Ew Surreal seeing a typical bubble turf that we've all played in but it's guys trying to get a foot in against one of the best players in the world running at them Edited January 11 by themodelcitizen Canuckia and Kent 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PegCityCam Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) Made a tackle and quick pass to Goretzka who found Kane for the third goal. Also had an 8.5 on fotmob. Imo he's far clear of any other nats and nobody's reaching his level for at least a good few years yet. Again just my opinion. Edited January 13 by PegCityCam clamlinguine, Canuckia, jhoops__ and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Another solid defensive game by Davies. In addition to his classy move on the Kane goal he had a real good effort on goal around the 60' mark. Struck the ball with a lot of venom just outside the box and it required a full stretch save by the keeper. johnyb, cronaldo7 and Canuckia 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Sport, the Barcelona sports daily, is reporting Bayern would accept a low offer from Madrid for Davies next summer. Citing 30 million euros, which seems low. Says BM are tired of the salary requests to double it to 14 million, feel his year isn't great, and see he's out of contract in 2025. While el Real would sell Mendy, and have Alphonso play LB. narduch, Corazon, Obinna and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadenge Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Sport, the Barcelona sports daily, is reporting Bayern would accept a low offer from Madrid for Davies next summer. Citing 30 million euros, which seems low. Says BM are tired of the salary requests to double it to 14 million, feel his year isn't great, and see he's out of contract in 2025. While el Real would sell Mendy, and have Alphonso play LB. The salary ploy is working 😁 Unnamed Trialist, Canuckia and Obinna 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Kadenge said: The salary ploy is working 😁 But really it does make sense. Real Madrid is going to get Modric and Kroos off their salaries soon, sell Mendy, and not spend on Mbappe. They could care less about their academy but can buy young hot players and remake the team. No other team has shorter lulls in overall play. Edited January 17 by Unnamed Trialist Canuckia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themodelcitizen Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Imagine how many Davies Real Madrid jerseys will be around, especially after the World Cup? Might as well print up a bunch now Canuckia, narduch, Corazon and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Starting v Werder Bremen. It's on DAZN Canuckia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 "Football launders venture capital" You see great banners in German stadiums, not sure if those are the visiting supporters, behind the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clamlinguine Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 50 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: "Football launders venture capital" You see great banners in German stadiums, not sure if those are the visiting supporters, behind the goal. Venture capital? That's not a bad thing is it? But they must be referring to something else. Any specific allegations out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) 1 minute ago, clamlinguine said: Venture capital? That's not a bad thing is it? Usually it is. It might be Super League related Edited January 21 by narduch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) 5 minutes ago, clamlinguine said: Venture capital? That's not a bad thing is it? But they must be referring to something else. Any specific allegations out there? Risk capital, venture capital. I am not going to get into what general knowledge about finances should or should not be. I just assume they refer to investment or risk funds buying teams, with no interest in the team, the fans, the sport. Neither Bayern Munich nor Werder Bremen are in that situation though, I think both are locally owned and run, but of course many teams in world football face such juggernauts. Just a comment, to @narduch and others, the teams pushing for the Super League like Barça and Madrid are both fan-owned. I am a club member, and vote as such, and have a say, in all decisions. That said, I am against the Super League and think it is completely misgiven. Edited January 21 by Unnamed Trialist Corazon, clamlinguine, Canuckia and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 They lost 0-1 to Werder Bremen. I missed their goal and when Davies was subbed out, was he involved? Anyways, to the important stuff. That odd banner was held up by Bayern fans, the Werder fans were in an upper tier in green, as expected. It is odd to be mixing messages when they still have Beckenbauer's death fresh, maybe it was something the Kaiser himself said at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, Unnamed Trialist said: They lost 0-1 to Werder Bremen. I missed their goal and when Davies was subbed out, was he involved? Anyways, to the important stuff. That odd banner was held up by Bayern fans, the Werder fans were in an upper tier in green, as expected. It is odd to be mixing messages when they still have Beckenbauer's death fresh, maybe it was something the Kaiser himself said at some point? Yes, he was beaten one on one for the goal and subbed out a few minutes later along with Kimmich and Guerrero Unnamed Trialist and johnyb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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