TWar Posted 24 August, 2021 Posted 24 August, 2021 (edited) On 24/08/2021 at 17:47, AlexLaw76 said: They have made some very astute signings in more recent years and will finish comfortably above us once again, I should imagine. Expand Yeah they have made a couple of good ones (Coufal, Soucek) but I still think they have a "throw money at the wall and see what sticks" strategy. For example, last season they had five attacking midfielders in their team they had spent big money (£15m+) on in Lanzini, Yarmalenko, Bowen, Benrahma, Anderson (although loaned out in october) and still had to loan in Lingard in January. Similarly they had a £45m striker just sat on their bench (Haller) for most of it. They have some quite high profile flops, it just doesn't seem to matter as they seem to get a new attacking player for £20m+ every window. As I said though, yeah they will finish above us, they have spent over £110m more than us over the last three years and spend almost £15m a year more than us on wages. That isn't a mark of them making cleverer transfers than us, they are just rich. Edited 24 August, 2021 by TWar 3
waylander Posted 24 August, 2021 Posted 24 August, 2021 Are Bournemouth fielding their u-18s tonight?
Sheaf Saint Posted 24 August, 2021 Posted 24 August, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 19:42, waylander said: Are Bournemouth fielding their u-18s tonight? Expand You would hope that wasn't a full strength team that just got thrashed 6-0 by Norwich's reserves.
tajjuk Posted 24 August, 2021 Posted 24 August, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 17:55, TWar said: Yeah they have made a couple of good ones (Coufal, Soucek) but I still think they have a "throw money at the wall and see what sticks" strategy. For example, last season they had five attacking midfielders in their team they had spent big money (£15m+) on in Lanzini, Yarmalenko, Bowen, Benrahma, Anderson (although loaned out in october) and still had to loan in Lingard in January. Similarly they had a £45m striker just sat on their bench (Haller) for most of it. They have some quite high profile flops, it just doesn't seem to matter as they seem to get a new attacking player for £20m+ every window. As I said though, yeah they will finish above us, they have spent over £110m more than us over the last three years and spend almost £15m a year more than us on wages. That isn't a mark of them making cleverer transfers than us, they are just rich. Expand Probably another club we can start stealing youngsters from, their squad is always going to be clogged up with signings. On 24/08/2021 at 20:17, SuperSAINT said: Expand Have Real Madrid robbed a bank? Aren't they massively in debt and still have big earners like Bale on the books. Also 160 million for a guy with 1 year left on his contract is bonkers.
whelk Posted 24 August, 2021 Posted 24 August, 2021 Is Viera going to last longer than Frank de Boer at Palace? Out of cup and no goals yet
Doctoroncall Posted 25 August, 2021 Posted 25 August, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 20:46, tajjuk said: Probably another club we can start stealing youngsters from, their squad is always going to be clogged up with signings. Have Real Madrid robbed a bank? Aren't they massively in debt and still have big earners like Bale on the books. Also 160 million for a guy with 1 year left on his contract is bonkers. Expand They have sold a number of high wage earners while bringing in £80m in transfers. Barcelona are in a bigger crisis.
S-Clarke Posted 25 August, 2021 Posted 25 August, 2021 On 25/08/2021 at 17:35, SuperSAINT said: Expand They were after that winger from France weren't they? Would have cost them £12m, but they wanted to pay it over 5 instalments or something. If they've got Lennon, I wonder if that ends that? At least we don't have to be worried about Burnley, they're in the same boat as us financially.
SuperSAINT Posted 25 August, 2021 Posted 25 August, 2021 On 25/08/2021 at 18:06, S-Clarke said: They were after that winger from France weren't they? Would have cost them £12m, but they wanted to pay it over 5 instalments or something. If they've got Lennon, I wonder if that ends that? At least we don't have to be worried about Burnley, they're in the same boat as us financially. Expand Think they want 2 wingers. As you say, they’ve been after Cornet all summer.
S-Clarke Posted 25 August, 2021 Posted 25 August, 2021 (edited) Intereting Harry Kane developments, Levy obviously putting his foot down and City don't want to pay the fee. Can't help but think that Kane did a half arsed effort to force an exit though, he has always been one foot in one foot out really. You can't play half arsed with Levy, you've got to become a proper shit house to get out. Got to feel that Kane has wasted his career though, he could have won tons of silverware if he'd have been anywhere else. I think this was the summer he had to make the move. Edited 25 August, 2021 by S-Clarke
SuperSAINT Posted 25 August, 2021 Posted 25 August, 2021 On 25/08/2021 at 18:40, S-Clarke said: Intereting Harry Kane developments, Levy obviously putting his foot down and City don't want to pay the fee. Can't help but think that Kane did a half arsed effort to force an exit though, he has always been one foot in one foot out really. You can't play half arsed with Levy, you've got to become a proper shit house to get out. Got to feel that Kane has wasted his career though, he could have won tons of silverware if he'd have been anywhere else. I think this was the summer he had to make the move. Expand Agreed. Kane's 6 year contract was really dumb idea on his part.
S-Clarke Posted 25 August, 2021 Posted 25 August, 2021 On 25/08/2021 at 19:22, SuperSAINT said: Expand Terrific centre half. He would cost upwards of £30m. Maybe they are already spending the Traore fee?
HarvSFC Posted 25 August, 2021 Posted 25 August, 2021 Guardiola has said he is leaving City… Right after the Kane deal looks like it has collapsed.
CB Fry Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 25/08/2021 at 22:59, HarvSFC said: Guardiola has said he is leaving City… Right after the Kane deal looks like it has collapsed. Expand .....when his contract expires in '23 so just the two entire seasons to go.
skintsaint Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 (edited) On 26/08/2021 at 08:22, CB Fry said: .....when his contract expires in '23 so just the two entire seasons to go. Expand the FA will probably throw serious wedge at him to be England manager once he leaves.. Edited 26 August, 2021 by skintsaint
31cc Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 08:39, skintsaint said: the FA will probably through serious wedge at him to be England manager once he leaves.. Expand Think he'd be up for it... “Next step will be a national team, if there is a possibility. A national team is the next step,” he said, as reported by ESPN on Wednesday. (The Independent)
saintwbu Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 Amazing what one half decent season at a top club can do. Thought his Chelsea career was dead after a fairly poor loan spell at Stoke, now he’s worth £30mil!
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 11:54, SuperSAINT said: Expand Fair play to WHam. He's a very good player, maybe not Champions League good but will strengthen them.
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 12:10, saintwbu said: Amazing what one half decent season at a top club can do. Thought his Chelsea career was dead after a fairly poor loan spell at Stoke, now he’s worth £30mil! Expand He had a very good loan at Everton, after Stoke, and has played 150 odd times for Chelsea. He's proven and only 26.
SuperSAINT Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 12:11, Jeremy Corbyn said: Fair play to WHam. He's a very good player, maybe not Champions League good but will strengthen them. Expand Areola / Zouma / Lingard would be a very good window.
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 12:17, SuperSAINT said: Expand Everton are in a bit of a situation by the sounds of it. Even compared to us they've spent badly/inefficiently over the last few years and it sounds like are going to have to scrimp a bit to make up for it. Do they even have any crown jewels?
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 08:22, CB Fry said: .....when his contract expires in '23 so just the two entire seasons to go. Expand I wonder if City's form will nosedive like Utd's did when Fergie announced he was leaving. They could end up with Pep leaving well earlier than planned. I also wonder if Pep is suited to international football when he won't be able to hammer home his system day to day with the players
igsey Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 12:33, Jeremy Corbyn said: Everton are in a bit of a situation by the sounds of it. Even compared to us they've spent badly/inefficiently over the last few years and it sounds like are going to have to scrimp a bit to make up for it. Do they even have any crown jewels? Expand Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison (linked with PSG if Mbappe goes), possibly Digne? Not much else though, they have spent horrifically.
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 12:50, igsey said: Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison (linked with PSG if Mbappe goes), possibly Digne? Not much else though, they have spent horrifically. Expand Ah yeah, fair. They went through a spell of buying loads of number 10s for big money and now they have no money and the number 10s have either lost all ability, left the club for nothing or [allegation deleted].
skintsaint Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 12:50, igsey said: Not much else though, Expand Allan, Doucoure, Mina & Pickford would get decent money I would guess.
nta786 Posted 26 August, 2021 Author Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 12:33, Jeremy Corbyn said: Everton are in a bit of a situation by the sounds of it. Even compared to us they've spent badly/inefficiently over the last few years and it sounds like are going to have to scrimp a bit to make up for it. Do they even have any crown jewels? Expand Yep they have spent horrifically and for that sort of outlay they really should be doing better i.e. in around top 7 I'd say at least or competing for a European spot. They have a competent PL team though so I don't think they'll ever have the relegation fears that clubs like us, Burnley etc might have
Barsiem Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 12:11, Jeremy Corbyn said: Fair play to WHam. He's a very good player, maybe not Champions League good but will strengthen them. Expand Not sure how motivated he'd be to play for West Ham, he was so highly rated yet hasn't really fulfilled his potential to date. Think he may turn out to be a bit of a waste of money personally
TWar Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 14:21, SuperSAINT said: Expand Palace made decent earlier business, like Guehi and Anderson, but don't rate this at all. They look poor so far and Will Hughes is far from the person to change that.
SuperSAINT Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 14:34, TWar said: Palace made decent earlier business, like Guehi and Anderson, but don't rate this at all. They look poor so far and Will Hughes is far from the person to change that. Expand I think delaying their managers appointment so long was their biggest problem.
Baird of the land Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 Amazed zouma has actually played for France. While he’s decent I do feel £30m is rather inflated as a fee. West ham seem rather short of depth so spending all that on 1 player seems odd to me.
East Kent Saint Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 12:42, Ex Lion Tamer said: I wonder if City's form will nosedive like Utd's did when Fergie announced he was leaving. They could end up with Pep leaving well earlier than planned. I also wonder if Pep is suited to international football when he won't be able to hammer home his system day to day with the players Expand Plus no striker , I don’t think Ronaldo would be an answer , now Mendy adding to the mess.
East Kent Saint Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 Young Boys in ManU’s group , chance of deja vu !
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 'Ronaldo tells Juve he wants to leave amid Man City links' http://www.skysports.com/share/12391639 Could Cristiano be heading back to England with City?
hypochondriac Posted 26 August, 2021 Posted 26 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 22:34, Ivan Katalinic's 'tache said: 'Ronaldo tells Juve he wants to leave amid Man City links' http://www.skysports.com/share/12391639 Could Cristiano be heading back to England with City? Expand I really wish psg would just buy him. Ronaldo and Messi on the same team would be great for football.
niceandfriendly Posted 27 August, 2021 Posted 27 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 22:59, hypochondriac said: I really wish psg would just buy him. Ronaldo and Messi on the same team would be great for football. Expand What PSG are doing is the opposite of being great for football. Hope they crash and burn. Ronaldo there too would just be disgusting.
Saint_clark Posted 27 August, 2021 Posted 27 August, 2021 On 26/08/2021 at 18:25, SuperSAINT said: Expand Depending on price Sissoko would be a great signing, I'd quite like us to be involved if it's around £10million.
hypochondriac Posted 27 August, 2021 Posted 27 August, 2021 On 27/08/2021 at 03:44, niceandfriendly said: What PSG are doing is the opposite of being great for football. Hope they crash and burn. Ronaldo there too would just be disgusting. Expand Nah. It's all ridiculous to be honest. I'd like to see Ronaldo and Messi in the same team.
skintsaint Posted 27 August, 2021 Posted 27 August, 2021 On 27/08/2021 at 05:23, Saint_clark said: Depending on price Sissoko would be a great signing, I'd quite like us to be involved if it's around £10million. Expand Couple of years ago maybe, 33 now isnt he?
Saint_clark Posted 27 August, 2021 Posted 27 August, 2021 On 27/08/2021 at 07:50, skintsaint said: Couple of years ago maybe, 33 now isnt he? Expand Oh really? I thought he was 30, nevermind then.
Maya's Dad Posted 27 August, 2021 Posted 27 August, 2021 both the athletic and fabrizio romano reporting ronaldo to united is in advanced talks now
OldNick Posted 27 August, 2021 Posted 27 August, 2021 On 27/08/2021 at 14:13, Maya's Dad said: both the athletic and fabrizio romano reporting ronaldo to united is in advanced talks now Expand Im kicking myself as i heard them tlking on the radio saying to bet on him going to City was 1-3, I was thinking that he wouldnt and could have perhaps got good odds he wasnt signing for them
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