It's Quiet thread 14 - 'do one' edition

[balotelli's back pocket]

There's zero chance he does a Delph and says he's staying only to turn around and leave.

Stick a fork in this, it's done.

to be clear, it's not really the same is it. messi has been very clear that he wants to leave, but the club won't sell or release him. delph was a good old fashioned u-turn

 

[Meatbag]

Meh

 

[EekC]

Time to remove all the Messi compilations from my suggested videos on Youtube...

 

[RayCTID]

Sam Lee says we have a an alternative to messi, who tho Lautauro is shit, felix isnt going to leave Athletico, harry Kane injury prone out for 4 months every season. Whos left to be an alternative?

Neymar ;)

 

[g180aj]

As stated in one of the other pages, it's clear as anything that he needed to get it out there how much he loves Barcelona and despite even making his family unhappy, wanted to be happy somewhere else. It's a final powerplay, inviting a bid to be considered, under the scrutiny of the the world.

I've just said the same to my mate. Feels like a play to get the fans on side whilst telling the world he wants out officially, also that it's something that's been on his mind for a while(nothing to do with Bayern etc).
Maybe he hopes if Bartomeu gets a vote of no confidence he may be allowed to go by the board.

 

[chaddblue]

Sam Lee says we have a an alternative to messi, who tho Lautauro is shit, felix isnt going to leave Athletico, harry Kane injury prone out for 4 months every season. Whos left to be an alternative?

Isco

 

[blueparrot]

On further reflection I think this interview is designed to engineer a bid.

He's said he wants to go. He's said he wont go to war with the club he loves. He's shown no aggression or confrontation. He's been "nice". He's made the world feel for him.

As of today, theres been no bid, no tangible suitor. No one officially wanting him.

A bid goes in now and it changes the dynamic.

The pressure on Barca would be off the scale.

That’s my thinking, a bid will give them a decision to make now, knowing Messi’s position / state of mind.

 

[sir baconface]

What's with the anger against Messi?

No anger, just contempt at the circus he represents. Even though City distanced themselves, we as fans are left as jilted brides to be ridiculed by all and sundry.

 

[BringBackSwales]

What's with the anger against Messi? He's done everything he could. If Barca sues him and win the case in court, it will be City paying the fine. Maybe we (and his lawyers) have advised him to stay to avoid a court case.

Well said

 

[Kinkladze 1]

I feel dirty and used.

 

[Danamy]

As stated in one of the other pages, it's clear as anything that he needed to get it out there how much he loves Barcelona and despite even making his family unhappy, wanted to be happy somewhere else. It's a final powerplay, inviting a bid to be considered, under the scrutiny of the the world.

I think the fact he's mentioned his family will cause the opposite effect to be honest, no matter what's on the table it won't make him move if it causes his family to be unhappy.

He's now got 3 months to sulk and moan after training every day to change their minds ;-)

 

[lonestay]

The incumbent president will be gone very soon and that gets rid of one of the main problems. Xavi in charge along with Messi and a new president and everything is rosy once again. As for competing ,CL etc Money will ease the pain .

 

[Rammy Blue]

He’s shit anyway, never wanted him.

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

Aside from any theories on where this leaves us etc...

Fuck me - what a balls out interview that is! Literally destroys Bartomeu and the board, while making it clear he is desperate to leave. I don't think I've seen anything like that. How do you keep someone who says all that?! This is all a madness

that is true, when a player so publically changes his mind they usually come out with a lot of diplomatic language. There wasnt a great deal of diplomacy in what he said about the Barca Board.

 

[Dirty Harry]

There's only two ways this can go:

1: He's buying time until January until he can talk and sign for someone else without dragging Barca through the courts

2: He's making it clear he wants Bartomeu out in March so the club can move forward, in which case he'll sign a new deal at Barca and stay there for the rest of his career.

I'm now firmly in the number 2 camp

Agreed mate, reading that interview, it seemed very clear to me that the club would have to completely implode for him to move on, Bartomeu will move on, promises will be made, and Messi will stay.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

I blame Gundogan.

 

[Gumzy97]

Can we get Koulibaly done now and maybe a LB, i dont want to have a heart attack every time our defence is under attack next season.

 

[CITYROBBO]

The incumbent president will be gone very soon and that gets rid of one of the main problems. Xavi in charge along with Messi and a new president and everything is rosy once again. As for competing ,CL etc Money will ease the pain .

100% This and only this!

 

[Kennedy_probably_has]

I don't think this is over somehow

The modern day Fabian Delph

 

[HorlocksWalk]

Can we still put an offer in for Miss Bum Bum?