anonnumber6
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Most of us knew we were not the favourites and that our central midfield wouldn't be able to cope.dc89 said:
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Tim the Wiz
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Clegg said:
I understand what you're saying, and that treble-winning midfield was magical, but I wouldn't describe our current midfield as "miles behind", especially factoring in squad depth. It certainly stacks up in terms of prowess on the European stage over the past four seasons and we can't really evaluate it post-Scholes yet.
As for the Defour for 25m rubbish, that originated from a twitter account that's pretty obviously bogus. Making the same claims of exclusive at the exact same time as before he's now claiming that United will bid 23m + Park for Modric. Ridiculous stuff. And looking back through his history, all he posts about are United rumours. Probably a RedCafe member spinning muppetry of the first order on a lark.
I know the Defour twitter thing was a wind up but in a summer when Henderson has gone to Liverpool for 20m and Jones to United for 16m, 25m for Defour whilst too much may well be the asking price.Tim the Wiz said:
Oh and the Park + 25m for Neymar was my favourite twitter muppetry.
Tim the Wiz
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Clegg said:I know the Defour twitter thing was a wind up but in a summer when Henderson has gone to Liverpool for 20m and Jones to United for 16m, 25m for Defour whilst too much may well be the asking price.
Oh and the Park + 25m for Neymar was my favourite twitter muppetry.
I think I said much the same thing--market's pretty crazy right now, so why not 5m more than Henderson? And I could still half-believe it if the source were in any way reputable. Guy is obviously having a laugh. Should be fun to see how many more "exclusives" he has over the next several weeks.
Shogun PaiN said:
aw... well, Spain under-21 won 3-1 after all, maybe next time. You simply cannot score a lucky goal and spend the rest of the match with 10 men around your goal keeper like pussies and praying that the other team won't get a level instead of playing actual football. They almost got it though, almost.
Fady K said:So what
What do you mean so what? It's the only reason anybody gives a fuck about City (apart from their fans) and its the only reason City can attract the type of player they do. Not to mention the fact that they have spunked a lot of money down the drain and pay a few of their player outrageous wages.
Their pretty much Chelsea Mark II. For fans of teams like the mighty Everton the whole situation must stink.
Tim the Wiz said:
Sigh.
anonnumber6
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You have to consider that Anderson at the time was one of the best 18-year-olds in football at the time, every big club was after him.elseanio said:
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/22062011/58/premier-league-young-medical-united.html
Looks like Ashley Young is one step closer to being a Man Utd player.
Sunderland completed deals for Westwood (GK from Coventry) and Larsson (from Birmingham). Larsson's a good catch for them, for sure.
Looks like Ashley Young is one step closer to being a Man Utd player.
Sunderland completed deals for Westwood (GK from Coventry) and Larsson (from Birmingham). Larsson's a good catch for them, for sure.
I guess my point is, if you're willing to spend over £20m on an 18 year old prospect from South America, a similar price for an established international should be no problem.
That said, it's a bit silly comparing players/prices. Every club and situation is different. I believe Defour would be a great buy for United, and if they can afford £25m they should do it (I know the twitter is likely bullshit)
That said, it's a bit silly comparing players/prices. Every club and situation is different. I believe Defour would be a great buy for United, and if they can afford £25m they should do it (I know the twitter is likely bullshit)
Defour would be a great signing but David Gill has already said he'd try to conduct all his transfers in June,which only leaves a week for more transfers to go through.I think United should see into the availability of Nasri.He only has a year left on his contract and would be a great addition to the team,probably be cheaper than Defour too.That Gill story may be complete crap I dont really know for sure.elseanio said:
Clegg said:Defour would be a great signing but David Gill has already said he'd try to conduct all his transfers in June,which only leaves a week for more transfers to go through.I think United should see into the availability of Nasri.He only has a year left on his contract and would be a great addition to the team,probably be cheaper than Defour too.That Gill story may be complete crap I dont really know for sure.
wtf Gill dont be a lazy twat. make use of the whole summer!
i'm pretty sure its bullshit. at least i hope it is
KidA Seven
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DominoKid said:
Fucking Carrick gifting them the game.
Vivalaraza
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Dont see why City are still so desperately pursuing Sanchez when it seems he wants to play for Barca. I know the deal can still happen and people may see this as a dig, maybe it is, but chasing players who don't really want to play for you is a little bit "small time".
Re transfers fees :- players values are not to be compared. Sahin went for £8m this summer. He is better than Anderson and Henderson put together. You have to look at each deal separately. Personally I think Liverpool paid way over the odds for Henderson in that moment. When United bought Anderson it was an okay deal, he was a supreme talent at the time. I still think he can be fantastic, clearly gifted and if he finds better fitness and consistency he can be great.
Re transfers fees :- players values are not to be compared. Sahin went for £8m this summer. He is better than Anderson and Henderson put together. You have to look at each deal separately. Personally I think Liverpool paid way over the odds for Henderson in that moment. When United bought Anderson it was an okay deal, he was a supreme talent at the time. I still think he can be fantastic, clearly gifted and if he finds better fitness and consistency he can be great.
Baconsarnie
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Rumours going around that Clichy is going to PSG for £10m
Baconsarnie
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Shogun PaiN said:
Even with the contract situation Clichy would cost more than £5m. International LB with plenty of PL and CL experience as well. Alot of players with only a year left on their deal are going for a lot more and aren't as good.
Dan Scagnelli the TalkSPORT producer seems to think that Sanchez has been told to / has cancelled his travel arrangements to Spain.
http://twitter.com/danscag/status/83626889238941697
http://twitter.com/danscag/status/83626889238941697
Jeff Albertson
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I'd never even heard of this Sanchez until the last couple of weeks I don't think, is it Laurie?
Happy with our two signings today. We're probably the worst team in the league at attacking set pieces so Larsson is very much welcome. His deliveries cannot possibly be any worse than Henderson's. Westwood is better than Mig and will be good cover for Gordon when he gets back from injury in October... unless we sell Gordon in which case Bruce goes back to being a colossal fucking idiot.
And our first game of the season is live on Sky. Which means the Mags game probably won't be on TV.
Good. Let the stayaways miss out.
And our first game of the season is live on Sky. Which means the Mags game probably won't be on TV.
Good. Let the stayaways miss out.
Jeff Albertson
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LabouredSubterfuge
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Error said:
They just want to be loved.
Jesus this is just dragging on and on.
The Mirror lead with
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/tra...-Manchester-for-City-talks-article751595.html
The Mirror lead with
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/tra...-Manchester-for-City-talks-article751595.html
Vivalaraza
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It's part of the plan, buy players so other clubs can't!Error said:
Seriously though, Sanchez has been a target for them for a few months but I'm pretty sure they said they wouldn't pay over the odds for players this summer, which they now seem to be going back on...and as I said before, it seems clear he wants to play for Barca and it set on that move, sure City/Inter/Whoever could still end up signing him just by paying a price Barca will refuse to but it's always a fools errand buying a player essentially forced into a transfer.
KidA Seven
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dc89 said:
:lol
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