It's Quiet Thread 15 - Txiki Blinders

[LongsightM13]

Yup agreed....think Hamman smoked while he playe for us and the scousers and for some reaosn my mind also springs to Paul Bosvelt as another who smoked but I could be wrong on that one

Giorgios Samaras smoked 40 a day when he was away from the training ground

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Tolm was it your good self or someone else who stated that as part of his financial package they were offering shares in CFG

Yes, I mentioned he was being offered some sort of interest.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

How much do Laporte and Jesus actually want out? We've heard about Bernardo.

Laporte more than Jesus. Jesus just concerned about playing time going into a World Cup year.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Hi S. . Is it also fair to say that "business is done" when the agenda has concluded ie we have finished our business some of which we won but other objectives eluded us.

Conclusions are not always victories no matter what sector of business.
Perhaps I misunderstand its context?

Possibly, mate.

There is genuine excitement, however, so suggests those objectives are positive outcomes, rather than some business which has eluded us.

 

[domalino]

Laporte more than Jesus. Jesus just concerned about playing time going into a World Cup year.

I've had so many arguments defending Jesus over the last 18 months and he's one of my favourites City players but for some reason the further we get from the season the more OK I am with him leaving.

I really think he could be a world class player elsewhere, but 5 years in, it's not happening here because Pep would rather play a midfielder ahead of him.

I think it might be mutually beneficial to get swap him for someone that Pep would actually use if the number 1 striker was out, or a genuine false 9.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I've had so many arguments defending Jesus over the last 18 months and he's one of my favourites City players but for some reason the further we get from the season the more OK I am with him leaving.

I really think he could be a world class player elsewhere, but 5 years in, it's not happening here because Pep would rather play a midfielder ahead of him.

I think it might be mutually beneficial to get swap him for someone that Pep would actually use if the number 1 striker was out, or a genuine false 9.

Similar feelings of goodwill towards Jesus, but simply a question of personal ambition for him now.

I think we will be watching him five years from now and seeing him have a prolific career in Spain or Italy.

Think he would be fantastic for either Madrid club.

 

[bluedan]

Similar feelings of goodwill towards Jesus, but simply a question of personal ambition for him now.

I think we will be watching him five years from now and seeing him have a prolific career in Spain or Italy.

Think he would be fantastic for either Madrid club.

A part ex with Mbappe would work for all - IF, IF Mbappe fancied the Prem

 

[oldius]

Gabby is a top player, in my view, and it will be a shame to lose him.

 

[Gumzy97]

Possibly, mate.

There is genuine excitement, however, so suggests those objectives are positive outcomes, rather than some business which has eluded us.

Would Kane and Grealish cause genuine excitement? Or do you think in your opinion there is someone else?

 

[FantasyIreland]

Yup agreed....think Hamman smoked while he playe for us and the scousers and for some reaosn my mind also springs to Paul Bosvelt as another who smoked but I could be wrong on that one

Balotelli used to sneak into the kit room immediately after a match and share a cig with backroom staff.

Most of the Barca squad that visited us in 2003 were smokers too.

 

[kaz7]

Would Kane and Grealish cause genuine excitement? Or do you think in your opinion there is someone else?

I would be the opposite of excited

 

[pudge]

Would Kane and Grealish cause genuine excitement? Or do you think in your opinion there is someone else?

It's not Messi, if that's what you're asking

 

[simon23]

Balotelli used to sneak into the kit room immediately after a match and share a cig with backroom staff.

Most of the Barca squad that visited us in 2003 were smokers too.

surprised but then again not surprised about Balotelli....still love the guy even though he was crazy and never realy reached his potential

 

[FantasyIreland]

surprised but then again not surprised about Balotelli....still love the guy even though he was crazy and never realy reached his potential

It just made sense that he would do that,like a naughty school boy behind the bike sheds...lol

 

[WallyA]

I wouldn't be TOO surprised if Pep wants to "trim" the squad a bit and we lose a few players and bring in less.

Bringing in the academy coach into the first team, and all the reports of various youth players around the squad, has me thinking the plan is to use academy players for "extra" players.

Aguero, Laporte, Jesus, Bernardo may ALL be sold, with only Grealish and/or a striker brought in, wouldn't be surprised by that.

I know many might not like it, but I've been a big fan of using the academy more, and if it means Delap, Palmer, McAtee, Mbete and so on get chances with the first team, then that's better for the club in the long run anyways.

 

[simon23]

It's not Messi, if that's what you're asking

It still could be...still no contract...a free agent and a very good offer from us on the table which by all accounts he would have accepted last year......so why not?

 

[doobyedoobye]

Would Kane and Grealish cause genuine excitement? Or do you think in your opinion there is someone else?

Surely signing those two would /will be a fantastic window

 

[burnley blue mcfc]

Giorgios Samaras smoked 40 a day when he was away from the training ground

Looked like he’d smoked more when he was on the pitch ;)

 

[FantasyIreland]

Surely signing those two would /will be a fantastic window

Of course it would,you'd have to be dead not to get excited at the prospect of two of Englands biggest talents improving our first team.

 

[nmc]

I would be the opposite of excited

Frigid?