It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

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MarsLlama said:
Didn't an ITK on here say a few weeks ago that Kevin was already decided as the new captain?

The problem is nobody keeps a record of the claims they make that end up being false. Haaland signing a new deal is another good example.
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Don't think Rics server is big enough to keep a record of the false ones
 
Have we signed Bellingham yet? Really slow summer this. I'm excited about seeing so many youngsters in the first team squad next season, but it would be nice to get another couple through the door. I suppose when you've won the treble and the core of that squad have plenty of years left you don't need to do a lot. Real Madrid managed to keep milking the CL with a consistent group of players and the odd addition. We've got a lot of young talent coming through. Kovacic freshens up the midfield and a couple more faces and we're good to go, all whilst winning the net spend cup again.
 
Can anybody actually see us making another signing this summer?. Even if Walker and another goes I just think it's all too quiet with regards to players linked. As the squad stands we could probably lose another two first team players but definitely no more
 
chaddblue said:
Saudi may have fizzled out in 12 months like the big money chinese league did
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The Saudi league is a government backed long term plan with multiple aims, and huge financial backing, that is easily funded by the rulers.

China was much more complicated, with a lot of owners loading debt onto clubs, but the Chinese authorities' support was never as significant, and at times was a hinderance.

The Saudi league may ultimately fail, but it's a much more of a solidly based project that the Chinese league.
 
Fordyboy46 said:
Can anybody actually see us making another signing this summer?. Even if Walker and another goes I just think it's all too quiet with regards to players linked. As the squad stands we could probably lose another two first team players but definitely no more
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Yes. I can see us making 3 or 4. Why not? Everything ground to a halt, but now we're seeing movement on Kane and Mbappe. Loads of clubs are looking for a striker, and I think they all got held up waiting for the big boys to show their hand.

Looking at Gvardiol, why would we close the deal now? Bayern and Real are possibly about to have to find money. Both have wingers and midfielders, which is what we need. I think we're well advised to see what opportunities arise in the next ten days.
 
bluenova said:
The Saudi league is a government backed long term plan with multiple aims, and huge financial backing, that is easily funded by the rulers.

China was much more complicated, with a lot of owners loading debt onto clubs, but the Chinese authorities' support was never as significant, and at times was a hinderance.

The Saudi league may ultimately fail, but it's a much more of a solidly based project that the Chinese league.
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They also have the disposable income to throw at it and then say “meh, whatever” if it does fail.
 
Fordyboy46 said:
Can anybody actually see us making another signing this summer?. Even if Walker and another goes I just think it's all too quiet with regards to players linked. As the squad stands we could probably lose another two first team players but definitely no more
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I think as it was at start of the summer, it all depends on who goes.
Gvardiol aside if we don’t lose anyone else I don’t think anyone else comes in. I see some predicting 3-4-5 more in with no one or perhaps 1 going, not a chance.
Mahrez very likely off so guess someone in. Walker also.
 
Ghostofmerlin said:
Is anyone, short of the dwindling hordes of Ronaldo worshiping weirdos, going to watch this nonsense? I’d rather watch the French League. And maybe even the Turkish league.
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Maybe not this year. But if they are still moving dangerously like this in 10 years. It might be a different story
 
Pep said in his press conference before about who will be captain for next year. He said they will have a meeting around 31st July as we will have a more of an idea what the squad will be then.

He used different words but it was to that effect so I think over next 5 days we will see some transfer movement.
 
Ghostofmerlin said:
Is anyone, short of the dwindling hordes of Ronaldo worshiping weirdos, going to watch this nonsense? I’d rather watch the French League. And maybe even the Turkish league.
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Yes.

Not me, but millions, yes.

You're the exception not the rule.
 
leo_city said:
Keep the squad as it is. And I don’t think we’re in a spot of bother at all.

Ederson/Ortega

Centre back options as of now

Walker/Akanji Dias/Stones Ake/Laporte

Traditional fullbacks/inverted midfielders.
Rico Lewis, Sergio Gomez

Midfield:
Rodri, KDB, Bernardo, Kovacic, Foden, McAtee

Attack:
Haaland, Alvarez, Grealish, Bobb

That’s not even considering the versatility of Walker, Stones, Lewis, Foden, Alvarez, KDB, Akanji etc. all can play in multiple positions.

I’ve not included Cancelo on purpose because imo that one’s a certain goner and there is no way back for him.

Not too chaotic for a treble winning side’s follow up season is it?
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That is a terrible squad to face 6 competitions. You only have 13 players who would fight for being in the first 11 (Ederson, Akanji, Stones, Dias, Ake, Walker, Rodri, Kovacic, Foden, KDB, Bernardo, Grealish, Haaland, Alvarez), 1 that is a good player but doesn't work on this system (Laporte) and a bunch of unproven players (youngsters + Gomez and Phillips).

Pep likes small squads, but if anyone thinks Pep likes this or even last seasons size, they are delusional. Our medics are great, but our luck with injuries last season was a miracle that it is unlikely to repeat again. With our current squad we are literally 2 injuries away from having to play the same players in every PL and UCL match.
 
leo_city said:
Keep the squad as it is. And I don’t think we’re in a spot of bother at all.

Ederson/Ortega

Centre back options as of now

Walker/Akanji Dias/Stones Ake/Laporte

Traditional fullbacks/inverted midfielders.
Rico Lewis, Sergio Gomez

Midfield:
Rodri, KDB, Bernardo, Kovacic, Foden, McAtee

Attack:
Haaland, Alvarez, Grealish, Bobb

That’s not even considering the versatility of Walker, Stones, Lewis, Foden, Alvarez, KDB, Akanji etc. all can play in multiple positions.

I’ve not included Cancelo on purpose because imo that one’s a certain goner and there is no way back for him.

Not too chaotic for a treble winning side’s follow up season is it?
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No squads to small. Experienced players aka Mahrez need replacing by more experience and hunger. We can't rely on too many youth players and doing so could hurt us.

I believed we were short last season and if it wasn't for our superb medical team keeping them all injury free it would have shown.

15 1st team players in your squad club would be bonkers to go with that.
 
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