TWar Posted 24 August, 2021 Share Posted 24 August, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said: They have made some very astute signings in more recent years and will finish comfortably above us once again, I should imagine. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 24 August, 2021 Share Posted 24 August, 2021 Are Bournemouth fielding their u-18s tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sheaf Saint Posted 24 August, 2021 Share Posted 24 August, 2021 46 minutes ago, waylander said: Are Bournemouth fielding their u-18s tonight? You would hope that wasn't a full strength team that just got thrashed 6-0 by Norwich's reserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajjuk Posted 24 August, 2021 Share Posted 24 August, 2021 2 hours ago, 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. Probably another club we can start stealing youngsters from, their squad is always going to be clogged up with signings. 28 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 24 August, 2021 Share Posted 24 August, 2021 Is Viera going to last longer than Frank de Boer at Palace? Out of cup and no goals yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 24 August, 2021 Share Posted 24 August, 2021 Sorry wrong thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doctoroncall Posted 25 August, 2021 Share Posted 25 August, 2021 20 hours ago, 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. They have sold a number of high wage earners while bringing in £80m in transfers. Barcelona are in a bigger crisis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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S-Clarke Posted 25 August, 2021 Share Posted 25 August, 2021 28 minutes ago, SuperSAINT 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 August, 2021 Share Posted 25 August, 2021 30 minutes ago, 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. Think they want 2 wingers. As you say, they’ve been after Cornet all summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 25 August, 2021 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 25 August, 2021 Share Posted 25 August, 2021 19 minutes ago, 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. Agreed. Kane's 6 year contract was really dumb idea on his part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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S-Clarke Posted 25 August, 2021 Share Posted 25 August, 2021 1 minute ago, SuperSAINT said: Terrific centre half. He would cost upwards of £30m. Maybe they are already spending the Traore fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvSFC Posted 25 August, 2021 Share Posted 25 August, 2021 Guardiola has said he is leaving City… Right after the Kane deal looks like it has collapsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 9 hours ago, HarvSFC said: Guardiola has said he is leaving City… Right after the Kane deal looks like it has collapsed. .....when his contract expires in '23 so just the two entire seasons to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, CB Fry said: .....when his contract expires in '23 so just the two entire seasons to go. the FA will probably throw serious wedge at him to be England manager once he leaves.. Edited 26 August, 2021 by skintsaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31cc Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 2 hours ago, skintsaint said: the FA will probably through serious wedge at him to be England manager once he leaves.. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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saintwbu Posted 26 August, 2021 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 17 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Fair play to WHam. He's a very good player, maybe not Champions League good but will strengthen them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 1 minute ago, 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! He had a very good loan at Everton, after Stoke, and has played 150 odd times for Chelsea. He's proven and only 26. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 1 minute ago, Jeremy Corbyn said: Fair play to WHam. He's a very good player, maybe not Champions League good but will strengthen them. Areola / Zouma / Lingard would be a very good window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeremy Corbyn Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 14 minutes ago, SuperSAINT 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 4 hours ago, CB Fry said: .....when his contract expires in '23 so just the two entire seasons to go. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 16 minutes ago, 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? Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison (linked with PSG if Mbappe goes), possibly Digne? Not much else though, they have spent horrifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Corbyn Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 4 minutes ago, igsey said: Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison (linked with PSG if Mbappe goes), possibly Digne? Not much else though, they have spent horrifically. 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]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 16 minutes ago, igsey said: Not much else though, Allan, Doucoure, Mina & Pickford would get decent money I would guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nta786 Posted 26 August, 2021 Author Share Posted 26 August, 2021 35 minutes ago, 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? 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barsiem Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeremy Corbyn said: Fair play to WHam. He's a very good player, maybe not Champions League good but will strengthen them. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TWar Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 11 minutes ago, SuperSAINT 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 6 minutes ago, 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. I think delaying their managers appointment so long was their biggest problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baird of the land Posted 26 August, 2021 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 4 hours ago, 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 Plus no striker , I don’t think Ronaldo would be an answer , now Mendy adding to the mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Kent Saint Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 Young Boys in ManU’s group , chance of deja vu ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 26 August, 2021 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 26 August, 2021 Share Posted 26 August, 2021 25 minutes ago, 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? I really wish psg would just buy him. Ronaldo and Messi on the same team would be great for football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 27 August, 2021 Share Posted 27 August, 2021 4 hours ago, hypochondriac said: I really wish psg would just buy him. Ronaldo and Messi on the same team would be great for football. What PSG are doing is the opposite of being great for football. Hope they crash and burn. Ronaldo there too would just be disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 27 August, 2021 Share Posted 27 August, 2021 10 hours ago, SuperSAINT said: Depending on price Sissoko would be a great signing, I'd quite like us to be involved if it's around £10million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 27 August, 2021 Share Posted 27 August, 2021 2 hours ago, 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. Nah. It's all ridiculous to be honest. I'd like to see Ronaldo and Messi in the same team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 27 August, 2021 Share Posted 27 August, 2021 2 hours ago, 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. Couple of years ago maybe, 33 now isnt he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 27 August, 2021 Share Posted 27 August, 2021 3 hours ago, skintsaint said: Couple of years ago maybe, 33 now isnt he? Oh really? I thought he was 30, nevermind then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maya's Dad Posted 27 August, 2021 Share Posted 27 August, 2021 both the athletic and fabrizio romano reporting ronaldo to united is in advanced talks now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 27 August, 2021 Share Posted 27 August, 2021 11 minutes ago, Maya's Dad said: both the athletic and fabrizio romano reporting ronaldo to united is in advanced talks now 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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