Rodrigo Hernandez - Atletico confirm deal - p192

[oakiecokie]

CL is the biggest trophy of them all and we blew an amazing chance to win it.
It's okay wanting more from the team in that competition.

Even Pep said he wanted to win back to back PL titles,that was HIS priority and given the fact that most Blue Mooners couldn`t actually give a fuck about the CL,speaks volumes.
I for one was more than happy with the amount and types of silverware we ended up with.

 

[oakiecokie]

Premier league is the biggest trophy of them all,IMO.

Even Pep said that and I for one believe him.

 

[leo_city]

So you think that if we had Rhodri then we would have won everything?

Is it nice on your planet?

Not him specifically, just any proper defensive midfielder who could cover for Fernandinho in big games. We could've gone far at least. In Europe. We are always consistent and amazing in the league, I'm not even saying we could have won it all. Maybe if we go far in CL we stumble in the league given the fixture load. But it is eventually something we have to try and win. And we've recruited well now to go for it.

 

[leo_city]

Even Pep said that and I for one believe him.

Pep didn't say it was the biggest, he said it was the hardest, and that's his opinion. Some agree, others don't.

 

[BimboBob]

CL is the biggest trophy of them all and we blew an amazing chance to win it.
It's okay wanting more from the team in that competition.

You are right. We do want more from the team in the CL. But the league comes first. Anything else is icing on the cake. I wouldn't want to win the CL and come, say, second in the league.

 

[leo_city]

Even Pep said he wanted to win back to back PL titles,that was HIS priority and given the fact that most Blue Mooners couldn`t actually give a fuck about the CL,speaks volumes.
I for one was more than happy with the amount and types of silverware we ended up with.

And so am I lol but that being said CL is something we should still be striving for? Is that a crime to want that? Is it a crime to have regrets over CL loss to Spurs?

 

[SPIDERBOY]

Even Pep said that and I for one believe him.

Let Barca,Madrid,Atletico,Bayern,Juve play 38 games in the premier league plus the cups and see how they do in the CL.
FUCK ALL IMO.

 

[MichaelFrontzeck'sBathroom]

Well the last player we bought from atletico went pretty well didn't it?

Don't mean to jinx it

 

[Withnail]

Not seen a lot of Rodri to be honest, but read an article on Skysports and Terry Gibson raves about him. Really looking forward to seeing him play and hopefully he will settle in quickly.

 

[leo_city]

You are right. We do want more from the team in the CL. But the league comes first. Anything else is icing on the cake. I wouldn't want to win the CL and come, say, second in the league.

Fair enough, i just think Europe poses an entirely different challenge and you need players fully fit and in form for that competition, obviously along with luck, which we've not had. It just makes easier to rest some key players like say, Fernandinho, and have a direct replacement for him who can fill in for other games, instead of having to rely on Gündogan, or forcing Fernandinho into the game because of how crucial it is.

 

[oakiecokie]

Pep didn't say it was the biggest, he said it was the hardest, and that's his opinion. Some agree, others don't.

To end this silly point this is what Pep stated only over the weekend :

"When people say (about Pep) he`s not won the CL with City,I answer,I would like to win the CL - but the league is what makes players follow you,because you win every three days.The league keeps you in place.THATS WHY I HAVE IT AS MY ABSOLUTE PRIORITY !!! "

`nuff said !!
Game,set and match to Pep.

 

[leo_city]

To end this silly point this is what Pep stated only over the weekend :

"When people say (about Pep) he`s not won the CL with City,I answer,I would like to win the CL - but the league is what makes players follow you,because you win every three days.The league keeps you in place.THATS WHY I HAVE IT AS MY ABSOLUTE PRIORITY !!! "

`nuff said !!
Game,set and match to Pep.

I know what he's said and it's no different to what I posted. I'm also not saying we should sacrifice the league for it. I want us to win the league and CL at the same time.

 

[blue oli]

Premier league is the biggest trophy of them all,IMO.

True - it’s a full 2.7cm bigger than the champions league trophy

 

[SPIDERBOY]

Not seen a lot of Rodri to be honest.

You wouldn't of mate to be honest,he apparently got off a flight and fucked off to Manchester.....the ****.

 

[oakiecokie]

True - it’s a full 2.7cm bigger than the champions league trophy

And can hold more champagne.

 

[nmc]

You are right. We do want more from the team in the CL. But the league comes first. Anything else is icing on the cake. I wouldn't want to win the CL and come, say, second in the league.

It’s all about opinions and ultimately there’s no way of knowing but personally I’m not sure we’d have won the title last season if we hadn’t gone out of the CL. Even though we probably missed a glorious chance to win the CL I’m still far happier we retained the PL.... I guess I’m in the group that thinks UEFA are corrupt and that the CL with its pots, dubious seedings and obsession with TV rights is far too contrived for its own good.

 

[SPIDERBOY]

And can hold more champagne.

And gets too heavy,so it gets dropped a lot.

 

[oakiecokie]

And gets too heavy,so it gets dropped a lot.

See Zinchenko for details. ;)

 

[SPIDERBOY]

See Zinchenko for details. ;)

Little off topic story here.....my old fella was from Kiev...hated the rags...brought me up a blue from being born.
I hate half and half scarves but had to buy on when we played them just for him(hed passed at the time),as a big thank you.

 

[burning blue soul]

I'm confused, now this is sealed which transfer thread are we off to?

To the McGuire thread? Ake thread? Cancelo thread?

I'm conflicted!!!