The Chairman Game - Story

Transfering? No Loaning

In a short notice on the site, it is Announced that chairman Michael de la Parra terminated the loans of Manolev, Enoh and Stockdale.

Sunderland & Dabool: The New Boys

Nick Dabool has quickly got to work on his new team, with three new men being confirmed as Sunderland players and two departing the Stadium of Light.

The first man out is Sunderland keeper Keiren Westwood, also an Ireland international. The 27-year-old is on his way to Aston Villa for a fee of 3 million, with Dabool reported to be close friends with Villa chairman Jason Lippitt, the primary reason for the quick conclusion of the deal.

Meanwhile, there are also new arrivals for the Sunderland squad. Vito Mannone has come in from Arsenal for a fee of 2 million, reported to be a cheaper replacement for Westwood. The 24-year-old has spent most of his career at Arsenal in the Reserves after being purchased in the 2005-06 season from Atlanta, and he will now be looking to properly kick-start his footballing career at Sunderland.

Marc Albrighton has also agreed a temporary contract to sign for Sunderland on loan from Aston Villa.

And probably the biggest deal for Sunderland is the exchange deal of Nikica Jelavic and Steven Fletcher. Everton and Sunderland came to a quick agreement and the Toffees will be paid 3 million plus Fletcher for the Croatian striker. Despite being disappointed by the quick departure of Fletcher, fans are eager to see what Jelavic can do for the club.

Dabool's transfer business is rumored to have gone without consultation from current manager Martin O'Neill. If it is true - there is no doubt the Northern Irishman will have been infuriated by the new chairman's attempt on seizing leadership over the squad.

There is also doubts over the future of O'Neill at Sunderland with Dabool reportedly keen to install his own chosen manager.

Sunderland & Dabool: The Arsenal Reject

Nick Dabool has confirmed on the Sunderland website that the club has signed Arsenal reject Marouane Chamakh on loan, after the 28-year-old's loan spell at West Ham was terminated by new Hammers chairman Mark Kolatowicz.

Chamakh will be challenging new Sunderland recruit Nikica Jelavic and Danny Graham for a first-team role at the Stadium of Light.

"I am delighted to be here," said the Moroccan. "It's more exciting to be here in the era of a new chairman because you never know what's going to happen. I look forward to helping Sunderland push for a good league position this year."

I don't quite understand this thread. Are the stories simply being written from the Chairman's point of view? If so, what an amazing idea! If not, then someone please do explain!

2013-03-03 01:27#83161 Jamesg237 : I don't quite understand this thread. Are the stories simply being written from the Chairman's point of view? If so, what an amazing idea! If not, then someone please do explain!

Look at this thread, James: http://www.fmscout.com/q-8114-BPL-Chairman-game.html

You are a bit late though, there are no spots left

Two out for Arsenal!

Sky Sports News can confirm that young italian goalkeeper Vito Mannone has moved to Sunderland for a fee of 2m. Young Vito has spent most of his time in the reserves at Arsenal and now Sunderland has given him the chance to prove himself he should grab it with both hands


Arsenal chairman Charles Major has come out with this statement


"I am glad to announce that Vito has left the club, he was a waste of space and helped Arsenal with nothing."


He has also announced that Chamakh has joined Sunderland on loan with a future fee of 2m if he performs well!


"Maraoune Chamakh has joined Sunderland, he achieved next to nothing here and is a bad influence on the squad, I wish him all the best in his future endeavours."

Hughton sacked!

Chris Hughton became the first casualty of the new Norwich era as it was confirmed last night that his contract was terminated.


Despite the fact that he only started working at the club in the summer, his contract was quickly terminated by the new owner, who has already lined up the next Norwich boss - former Manchester United player Laurent Blanc.


Blanc had just finished his tenure as the manager of the France national team and missed out on the Tottenham job.

Canaries fans will be delighted to have someone of Blanc's stature leading the club.

Astonishing Transfer from Arsenal!

Arsenal have completed the signing of Chelsea flop Fernando Torres with Bacary Sagna going the other way!





Fernando José Torres Sanz(born 20 March 1984), nicknamed El Niño (The Kid in Spanish) , is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker for Chelsea and the Spain national team. Torres started his career with Atlético Madrid, progressing through their youth system to the first team squad. He made his first team debut in 2001 and finished his time at the club having scored 75 goals in 174 La Liga appearances. Prior to his La Liga debut, Torres played two seasons in the Segunda División for Atlético Madrid, making 40 appearances and scoring seven goals.

He joined Premier League club Liverpool in 2007, after signing for a club record transfer fee. He marked his first season at Anfield by being Liverpool's first player since Robbie Fowler in the 1995–96 season to score more than 20 league goals in a season. Torres became the fastest player in Liverpool history to score 50 league goals. He left the club in January 2011 to join Chelsea for a record British transfer fee of £50 million, which made him the most expensive Spanish player in history. In his first full season at Chelsea, he helped the club win the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League.

Torres is a Spanish international and made his debut against Portugal in 2003. He has since participated in five major tournaments; UEFA Euro 2004, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2008, the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012. Torres did not score at Euro 2004, but netted three at the 2006 World Cup. He scored twice at UEFA Euro 2008, including the winning goal for Spain in their 1–0 win over Germany in the Final. He went on to win the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 with Spain, scoring no goals in the former, and scoring three goals in the latter to win the Golden Boot, as part of the historic Spain side which won three consecutive major tournaments.




Bacary Sagna(born 14 February 1983) is a French footballer who plays for Arsenal and the France national football team. His cousin Ibrahima Sonko played in England, for Ipswich Town. Sagna is called Bac by the majority of his teammates. Arsenal's manager, Arsène Wenger, has described him as the 'best right back of all time in the Premier League'. Sagna has also been noted and well regarded for his strong tackles.

New Deals Announced at WHL

Today Ward released the departures and arrivals of the already busy transfer window. Tottenham say goodbye to two midfielders Huddlestone and Parker today as they both left to Aston Villa and West Ham. Gomes is also on his way out to Manchester City as he has struggled to find any football at the club since the arrivals of Friedel and Lloris.

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On news about players coming another welsh man join the Lilywhites as Arsenal accepted a deal from Spurs for Aaron Ramsey to fill the spots in the midfield with young talent. It is also expected that Ward and Boas will be trying to give Gylfi a loan deal for the season.

One in, one out

News coming fresh out of the Emirates that they have signed Aston Villa youngster Ciaran Clark for 8.5m and Per Mertesacker. Charles Major was not happy with Mertesacker and thought that a younger and more versatile Ciaran Clark would be a better option for Arsenal




Ciarán Clark (born 26 September 1989 in Harrow, England) is an international footballer for the Republic of Ireland national football team who plays for Premier League club Aston Villa. Clark is naturally a central defender, but is also able to operate as a central midfielder and a left back.

Clark captained England at under-18, under-19 and under-20 level, but in October 2010 declared his ambition to play for the Republic of Ireland.He was called up to the national team a month later for the friendly match against Norway, and made his full debut against Wales on 8 February 2011.




Per Mertesacker(born 29 September 1984) is a German footballer who plays as a defender for Arsenal and the German national football team.Mertesacker is a youth product of Hannover 96 and he made his senior league debut in November 2003. Mertesacker was soon dubbed "the Defence Pole" (die Abwehrlatte) by German tabloids and gained a reputation for his good disciplinary record and went 31 Bundesliga games without being booked.Since joining Arsenal, their fans have nicknamed him the BFG, short for 'Big Fucking German', but also alluding to Roald Dahl's the BFG due to his height.He is described as an imposing, reliable, dominant and an accomplished defender.

With Werder Bremen, Mertesacker has won a DFB-Pokal title and finished runner-up in the 2008–09 UEFA Cup. With his quiet but effective game, he established himself as Germany's first choice centre-back. He has won more than 75 international caps despite his young age. Prior to playing at senior level, he played at under-20 and under-21 level. In September 2004, Jürgen Klinsmann, then-manager of Germany, called Mertesacker up to the 9 October 2004 game against Iran. He made his debut less than two weeks after his twentieth birthday when he came on as a second-half substitute for Christian Wörns. Over the course of his final two seasons at Werder Bremen, the defender received just one yellow card in 63 league matches. He has participated in the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups and the UEFA Euros in 2008 and 2012. In 2006, the defender established the 'Per-Mertesacker-Stiftung', a charitable foundation that helps support amateur sportsmen and the poor.

Dabool & Sunderland: Throwing Out Trash

28-year-old Sunderland defender Matthew Kilgallon has agreed a deal with fellow Premier League side Swansea and is set to sign for the Welsh side.

Swansea chairman Josh Sleightholm said of the deal: "It is a pity Matthew was not wanted at Sunderland, but we are pleased that a player of his quality has arrived at Swansea."

Meanwhile, Sunderland chairman and owner Nick Dabool offers a completely differing opinion: "I'm glad Kilgallon has left. He was a waste of space, to be frankly honest."

The deal that took Kilgallon to the Liberty Stadium is believed to be around a fee of 2 million.

Transfers IN

Nikica Jelavic - Steven Fletcher + 3 million from Everton (sonalexwild/Jordan Bet)
Vito Mannone - 2 million from Arsenal (TheFMBeast/Charles Major)
Marc Albrighton - Loan from Aston Villa (jasonvilla4ever/Jason Lippitt)
Marouane Chamakh - Loan from Arsenal (TheFMBeast/Charles Major)

Transfers OUT

Keiren Westwood - 3 million to Aston Villa (jasonvilla4ever/Jason Lippitt)
Steven Fletcher - to Everton (sonalexwild/Jordan Bet)
Matthew Kilgallon - 2 million to Swansea (TheChosenOne/Josh Sleightholm)

Breaking: New Sunderland Manager

BREAKING: It has been officially confirmed. New Sunderland chairman Nick Dabool has done away with manager Martin O'Neill after a heated discussion between both men in O'Neill's office last night.

O'Neill will be paid a 1 million compensation fee for the early termination of his contract, and the Northern Irishman reveals that he is actually "delighted" to be rid of Dabool.

"Nick Dabool was a very troublesome man to work with in the few weeks we spent together. Being manager of Sunderland was absolutely fantastic but a chairman like Dabool will only harm the club. It is good that they have sacked me. I was planning to resign anyway. I do not think I can get anywhere with Sunderland with such a chairman."

The replacement for O'Neill was announced almost immediately after the 60-year-old's departure.

He comes in the form of Paolo Di Canio.

The former Swindon manager left his post just a few weeks ago due to disagreements with the board. Di Canio, 44, has had an illustrious playing career with clubs like Juventus, Milan and West Ham. Sunderland will be only the second club he is taking control of and it showcases Dabool's desire to install young managers with bright futures.

However, there is no doubt that Di Canio is a gamble. Aside from being a controversial man, his only experience in managing is with Swindon in the League Two - although he got them promoted to League One last season before his resignation.

"I am pleased to be here," said Di Canio. "Nick is a great guy and I am very happy to be able to work with him. He has given me quite a huge opportunity to be able to manage in the Premier League. I will do everything I can to repay his faith."