Plus, it’s then the international break after Arse so let’s be honest, by the time we line up against Leicester on the 11th Sept we should have full squad pretty much available and we will have only played 3 league games. It’s not as bad as you think.
Thing about Prem is, you can't ever re-use a system the following season, teams read it and you get found out. We'll have to change it all up again and get a proper 9
I know what you mean though. Watching that game yesterday it was like we’ve just started pre-season and half our squad isn’t even here yet! They shouldn’t take long to get up to speed though as they’ve only had 4 weeks off and pretty sure they will have stayed in reasonable shape.Yes that’s fair!
Bit worried about Phil’s injury but adding Grealish helps with that. It’ll take him a minute but I hope he can have a big impact. That 100 million price tag is going to follow him around in every commentary until he starts killing it. That’ll shut them up.
I’m confused: you think it’s Kane only or that we have a plan B and C and other options? Like I said, it’s those reports that we are willing to go until the final hours of the transfer window that got me worried. If they want to play us, that approach is wrong. I would be more comfortable working with a deadline and moving to other targets after a certain date. A deadline would also put pressure on Levy and test him.Well, here's the positive. There's still time in the window. Pep has already indicated another signing could be coming, I'm sure they'll go all in for a number 9, and they have their options as well. imo it's Kane, and Kane only, and they wouldn't have been so adamant about him being the only target if it wasn't achievable. But, we've been here before, we always have a plan B or C lined up if things don't work.
I wouldn't be as worried over a community shield outcome. We'll look way different with our seniors. Lots of them looked incredibly rusty yesterday as well, just a matter of rhythm.
I'm confident it's Kane and we'll get him. You have to understand the amount and magnitude of transfer we're negotiating. I said B or C only if things fail so bad City all of a sudden bring up an option, re: Koulibaly all season, tough negotiations, then Dias out of the blue.I’m confused: you think it’s Kane only or that we have a plan B and C and other options? Like I said, it’s those reports that we are willing to go until the final hours of the transfer window that got me worried. If they want to play us, that approach is wrong. I would be more comfortable working with a deadline and moving to other targets after a certain date. A deadline would also put pressure on Levy and test him.
I know what you mean though. Watching that game yesterday it was like we’ve just started pre-season and half our squad isn’t even here yet! They shouldn’t take long to get up to speed though as they’ve only had 4 weeks off and pretty sure they will have stayed in reasonable shape.
Well Chelsea will pay for Lukaku an amount that isn’t far from what we supposedly value Kane. I do not agree that Kane wanting to move means he will get his move. We have seen many times before players wanting to go and stubborn owners and CEO’s blocking moves. I’m just afraid we’re getting played in this situation
I do understand but like I said, look at Chelsea. They approached Haaland, realized it wouldn’t happen, and quickly moved to Lukaku and closed the deal. The numbers aren’t different from the ones being talked about with Kane. They have simply acted smarter and will have their guy earlier.You have to understand the amount and magnitude of transfer we're negotiating.
It’s not the same situation, especially politically, but Barcelona last year wouldn’t let Messi go and they definitely owe way more than Spurs and it certainly cost them. Ego plays a big part in all of this. And let’s be honest, FOR THEM, Kane or no Kane basically defines what their ambitions this season will beThe stubborn onwer`s trying to hang on to player`s probably haven`t owed as much as Spurs owe. They probably felt less pressure from their creditors to repay a considerable amount off the debt during a global pandemic that has lasted for nearly 16 month. Even if the end was insight, the damage done could take a decade to recover from.
Kids looked sharper but they did stand out as kids in moments tbf. I'm worried about Fernandinho and Rodri for 60 odd games. Hope it works out but latter having the responsibility for majority of season, if he gets injured, Ferna can't play many games. Sure Pep will make adjustments but I would've liked someone to learn under Ferna for a year and then just ease into our first team, competing with Rodri.The kids looked sharper fitter and smarter than the seniors yesterday. Think Raz Stones and Walker will go straight in next weekend.
Also now that Pep has confirmed Bernardo wants out fuck that guy. Hope he gets the Sane treatment (he won’t though).
I just hope that if we sign Kane it doesn't leave the rags an easy path to signing Haaland next summer. That's my biggest fear in all this.
Well, Haaland simply isn't available, that's unfortunately the case here. Hence they moved for Lukaku, who obviously fits them down to a t. They could have come for Kane btw, but they did not. That tells me they know who his preference is and where he'd go to if a transfer occurred.I do understand but like I said, look at Chelsea. They approached Haaland, realized it wouldn’t happen, and quickly moved to Lukaku and closed the deal. The numbers aren’t different from the ones being talked about with Kane. They have simply acted smarter and will have their guy earlier.
Kids looked sharper but they did stand out as kids in moments tbf. I'm worried about Fernandinho and Rodri for 60 odd games. Hope it works out but latter having the responsibility for majority of season, if he gets injured, Ferna can't play many games. Sure Pep will make adjustments but I would've liked someone to learn under Ferna for a year and then just ease into our first team, competing with Rodri.
If we sign Kane it’s irrelevant where Haaland goes. Well have the best 9 in the league anyway.
Haaland has to want to come to City for us to be actually interested in him, if neither the club or player are moving an inch why would we bother? The FIRST move from Haaland's camp after season was to travel to La Liga and shop him around ffs. Now he's not available for sale, some of you lot won't give up.
Perhaps irrelevant in the immediate future, not so long term.If we sign Kane it’s irrelevant where Haaland goes. Well have the best 9 in the league anyway.
You sound like a Villa fan. Bernardo has given his best for us over a number of seasons. He has been a big part of us winning lots of trophies. He wants a change in scenery. Fair play to the bloke.The kids looked sharper fitter and smarter than the seniors yesterday. Think Raz Stones and Walker will go straight in next weekend.
Also now that Pep has confirmed Bernardo wants out fuck that guy. Hope he gets the Sane treatment (he won’t though).