It's Quiet 17 - Glory Thread

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Switching to outside full backs on their natural sides is what changed that game. Made the pitch 30 yards wider for us

Agreed, but why didn’t we start like that?

Im just asking questions, I’m not trying to call anyone out.

 

[LongsightM13]

Not as regular player and Pep still has (had) to manage Gundo very carefully.

He has apparently been struggling since last summer with nagging regular back pain tbf. He has history with that condition
Makes his contribution all the more heroic and gives pause when we consider what these still relatively young men go through every week to be fit to play at such a high level

 

[RayCTID]

He has apparently been struggling since last summer with nagging regular back pain tbf. He has history with that condition
Makes his contribution all the more heroic and gives pause when we consider what these still relatively young men go through every week to be fit to play at such a high level

And that is the reason why we should keep Bernardo at the club and not swap for De Jong (who will need time to fully bed in)

 

[TheBlueDune]

He has apparently been struggling since last summer with nagging regular back pain tbf. He has history with that condition
Makes his contribution all the more heroic and gives pause when we consider what these still relatively young men go through every week to be fit to play at such a high level

In years past they would have been pumped full of cortisone and pain killers. No wonder so many old pros have crocked knees, hips, ankles, backs, etc.

 

[Retro_Citizens]

Doesn't Leao play on the left though? We already have Phil and Jack for that position. Not sure we'd go spend big money for a third player in the same position.

If he comes then jack or phil will drop into Cam, like we player with david silva, and silva who played in Cam will shift to RW

 

[WallyA]

Yeah, I guess my question is was it deliberate, or because we were struggling?

No player would be doing what he did (dropping deep to make a midfield 2), unless Pep instructed them to do so.

We've been making a middle 2 the entire season, clearly coached.

 

[Retro_Citizens]

It's 2050 and City players will still be linked to Barca, Silva isn't going anywhere, a few days ago there was a rumour he wanted to stay and sign a contract. He is very happy rn

 

[razman]

They are facing problems registering free transfer players, let alone players but years left on their contract

 

[DeBlueLou]

The names are correct, as Khaldoon has stated tonight, he would like all our business done by July 1, but football transfers rarely move smoothly.

Yeah! How are Brighton and Leeds to do business with? Closer to Levy?

 

[uwe rosler 28]

I have been told that bernie will sign a new contract this summer. Sterling wants out and mahrez has been told to do 1 with his latest contract demands( parity with kdb) let's see how it works out. I've always seen foden as a bernie replacement if what I've been told is false.

 

[DeBlueLou]

I have been told that bernie will sign a new contract this summer. Sterling wants out and mahrez has been told to do 1 with his latest contract demands( parity with kdb) let's see how it works out. I've always seen foden as a bernie replacement if what I've been told is false.

Crazy how we can lose three top winger in two summer. Jesus Sterling and Mahrez all seems to be on the move this or next summer :/

 

[Mad 4 It]

So Jesus, Sterling and Mahrez out and Felix and Leao in. Now that would break the internet. Add in the others we are linked with and I would have to say we would be on another level. Finance wise I think this would be just about doable but would likely see Zinchenko go as well as circa £50mill of youth players

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Yeah! How are Brighton and Leeds to do business with? Closer to Levy?

No idea. Brighton held out for fee on White.

 

[richards30]

is the Leao thing an actual thing though? @tolmie's hairdoo said pep and txiki have a hard on for Felix?

 

[Trickyblues]

After all the tricks Spanish press played regarding Haaland and people are STILL believing them again. Barca can’t even register Sergi Roberto right now.

 

[nmc]

Wishful thinking on Barcelona's part. I would be slighty concerned if Real Madrid started ramping up their interests.

Precisely…. Barca are close to bankruptcy but feel the need to link themselves to any top player to make themselves relevant. This story isn’t about Bernardo but more their need to sell FDJ.

 

[bugsyblue]

So Jesus, Sterling and Mahrez out and Felix and Leao in. Now that would break the internet. Add in the others we are linked with and I would have to say we would be on another level. Finance wise I think this would be just about doable but would likely see Zinchenko go as well as circa £50mill of youth players

I hate disappoint but Khaldoon confirmed we are signing two more players. That’s most likely a LB and DM. Most probably Cucurella and Phillips.

Maybe if one or two of Jesus sterling and Mahrez moves we’ll sign a forward but no way are we signing two. And no way is Jesus steeling and Mahrez all moving on in one window.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I hate disappoint but Khaldoon confirmed we are signing two more players. That’s most likely a LB and DM. Most probably Cucurella and Phillips.

Maybe if one or two of Jesus sterling and Mahrez moves we’ll sign a forward but no way are we signing two. And no way is Jesus steeling and Mahrez all moving on in one window.

If, and it’s a big IF, we got offered the right money we’d happily sell all 3 of them. Jesus has asked to go and the other 2 only have 12 months left.

Personally, sounds to me like it’s most likely Jesus and Raz go, but then Mahrez is chancing his arm knowing we won’t want to lose all 3 in one window, but sure City will just call his bluff.

 

[richards30]

If, and it’s a big IF, we got offered the right money we’d happily sell all 3 of them. Jesus has asked to go and the other 2 only have 12 months left.

Personally, sounds to me like it’s most likely Jesus and Raz go, but then Mahrez is chancing his arm knowing we won’t want to lose all 3 in one window, but sure City will just call his bluff.

If Sterling and Gabby still want out then without question if we can get £80-100m for the pair then get them gone and sign eith Felix or Leao if possible? Mahrez is one that should be grateful where he is now and with a baby on the way, well paid etc then should be content but if he kicks up a stink then for his age etc get £40m for him as he wouldnt need replaced with alvarez coming in anyway.

 

[Mad 4 It]

I hate disappoint but Khaldoon confirmed we are signing two more players. That’s most likely a LB and DM. Most probably Cucurella and Phillips.

Maybe if one or two of Jesus sterling and Mahrez moves we’ll sign a forward but no way are we signing two. And no way is Jesus steeling and Mahrez all moving on in one window.

I hear what you say, but should all three go why not