St Chalet Posted 19 May, 2014 Share Posted 19 May, 2014 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/sam-wallace-what-city-have-bought-is-more-than-other-clubs-best-players--it-is-the-power-to-hang-on-to-the-bright-stars-they-produce-themselves-9392804.html Thought this was an interesting read. Retaining talent could be the new buying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 19 May, 2014 Share Posted 19 May, 2014 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/sam-wallace-what-city-have-bought-is-more-than-other-clubs-best-players--it-is-the-power-to-hang-on-to-the-bright-stars-they-produce-themselves-9392804.html Thought this was an interesting read. Retaining talent could be the new buying! Interesting, but nothing we have not really been saying before. The key has always been how to hold onto prized talent long enough to get some benefit from it on the pitch and also ensure we get the full value... Eg, the Spurs level of renumeration for a Bale etc. I would much rather Kreuger and KL spent whatever they might this summer, ( if there is any net spend) on improved contracts that shows we are fighting to keep everyone for just a little while longer, than bring in new players... Despite the talent we have, I still think we have improved because we are a gelled side, and yet also have the potential to get better over the next few seasons as the youngsters get more experience and the squad depth increase she's with addition youngsters such as Reed etc coming through. Contrary to what the likes of CB. Fry or Turkish think, I am not after 6th place or mega success. BUt I do not think it's too much to expect for a club to recognise it has a unique crop, that with potential, that won't come around very often, and to do everything in its power to try and keep it tog there long enough for is to see some benefit - improvement is not about what place we end up, but for me a points target. 62-65 is not beyond this side if they stay together and with luck maybe a few more... Loose a few key players and we could be struggling again to reach 45 or so or worse... Unrealistic expectations when we have no talent or have been struggling with journeymen is one thing - nowt wrong with wanting to see the board recognise what we have any seeing what we can do . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Posted 19 May, 2014 Share Posted 19 May, 2014 A most interesting read - unusual from the mainstream press, these days. Much food for thought...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 May, 2014 Share Posted 19 May, 2014 Interesting article but one which stumbles onto the same crude (but true) conclusion and convention. Resources matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 19 May, 2014 Share Posted 19 May, 2014 (edited) So much for lazy and superficial comparisons between what the big clubs do and how we've supposedly hoovered up all the talent from the little clubs. The bigger you are, the more likely you can, in turn, ward off advances for your players. The one thing the article didn't point out is that the bigger clubs also face less competition when signing players as others are effectively priced out of the market. So yes it's a dog eat dog world at all levels but being top dog (or one of the top dogs) puts you in a markedly different position in the food chain. Edited 19 May, 2014 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted 19 May, 2014 Share Posted 19 May, 2014 So basically, do we take the gamble.... Refuse to sell any players, it gives us what 3 seasons to make it with this bunch, if we fail then in 3-4 seasons they all leave for next to nothing.... If we make it, many will resign? If we are seriously in danger of being gutted this summer, then I think that is the gamble the board should make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 19 May, 2014 Share Posted 19 May, 2014 "As Uefa debits their Champions League money this summer, it is worth remembering what City’s new owners paid for. Yes, Sergio Aguero, David Silva, Yaya Touré et al. But also the clout to keep the young players they produced, which unfortunately is not a benefit that every club with a good academy can rely upon." It may give City the clout to keep the young players it produces but how many will get a run City's first team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 20 May, 2014 Share Posted 20 May, 2014 It's tough at the top Yaya Touré thinking of leaving Manchester City, claims agent Guardian staff theguardian.com, Tuesday 20 May 2014 01.50 BST Yaya Touré is considering leaving Manchester City this summer because he feels disrespected by the club, according to his agent, Dimitry Seluk. Seluk's complaints include the fact, he says, that no one from City wished Touré happy birthday at a club event in Abu Dhabi to celebrate the Premier League title win. City may not take Seluk's threat too seriously, though, given that they have a somewhat familiar feel. It has become, in fact, an annual event at around this time of year. Just over a year ago Seluk said his client felt mistreated and was close to demanding a move. Those comments came during contract talks that were finalised less than a month later, when Touré signed a four-year deal. A year earlier, too, Seluk claimed the midfielder could leave. With Touré, a hugely influential player at City, tied to a long contract, it seems unlikely the club would consider allowing him to go. Seluk said in his latest complaint, via the Sun: "Yaya is so upset he's thinking of leaving City. There are a number of things that have happened that have left Yaya feeling bitterly upset. He must concentrate on the World Cup now. But City have treated him with disrespect and have really hurt him." Seluk added: "They don't know that money can't buy relationships – no Sheikh can buy a relationship. This isn't about money or a new contract – it's about human relationships and City have shown they don't respect him. I repeat, this is not about money. In fact, he would take less to return to Barcelona." In reference to the birthday snub, Seluk said: "What happened at his birthday meant the club don't care about him. It was proof. They can say whatever they want, 'Oh we like him but we forgot'. "Forgot? About Yaya? The player who helped you to be two-times Premier League champions? The guy who helped you win the FA Cup and the League Cup? "His birthday can be on a normal day and, in a normal team, his team-mates and club would at least give him good wishes. "But when you win the title on May 11, a day later you go to Abu Dhabi and on May 13 you have a big party to celebrate the title and nobody comes to Yaya to say, 'Happy birthday', what more do you want?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 20 May, 2014 Share Posted 20 May, 2014 lol such sensitive! "No-one came to my birthday party" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneawol Posted 20 May, 2014 Share Posted 20 May, 2014 So sad, Happy Birthday Yaya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 20 May, 2014 Share Posted 20 May, 2014 lol such sensitive! "No-one came to my birthday party" Bearsy, did you just discover doge? Stop it now, silly old bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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