Lucas Paqueta investigated by FA for alleged betting breaches

[Zenmanc]

How would this affect Phillips ?

If we're lucky it directly involves him... If not and we sign him then it means Philips might as well start wearing slippers to the games.

 

[Ric]

Good going forward, and not afraid to get stuck in defensively. What’s not to like? Apart from the fee perhaps, but I’m not really arsed about that. Would be ideal if we could include Phillips in the deal, but don’t think that’s looking likely.

 

[Lord Blue]

I don’t have a fuckin clue, but if he’s alright by Pep he’s alright by me

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

I do hope Phillips has a barnstormer of a season, just to reinforce how us laymen, categorically, know fek all (:

I’ve learnt the hard way that interpretation has to be taken with a pinch of salt, what we see, more often than not, is consumed by the need for immediate results, I mean how many times has this been debunked in Peps tenure??

He may be one of the few anomalies in this era and just isn’t fit for purpose, however, the gratification that exists to be proven instantaneously correct is a lesson which some can’t learn; how’s about we get behind the lad and see, again, if there’s something our highly skilled hierarchy can nurture!

 

[I'm Blue]

Between all these transfers, and all the madness, i became a father lads. A blue has been born, in the town of Manchester. A little Manc. A little blue moon on the rise.

Another glory hunter is born ; )
Congrats btw

 

[BlueHammer85]

There have been two stories claiming it, from sources 'close to the player'. Might be complete bollocks, but unfortunately that as a supposed reason is very much out there. As is often the case.

It is indeed complete bollocks. Nothing to suggest at all he’s unhappy here and playing under Moyes.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Do you rate him? I'll admit he's not a player I have paid much attention to. He has had some good minutes ago n games I have seen but 80+ million? Still that's the market now I suppose.

Yes, check post on P264.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Yeah really silly, he is an attacking play playing in a dull defensive team, Managers style that has just lost it`s best defensive player, guess who is going to have to take up the slack.
Of course you may have a better reason.

Yes, better reason is he could potentially go to the worlds best team, in champions league and win trophies.

Moyes style of play really has nothing to do with it.

 

[Silva2021]

I do hope Phillips has a barnstormer of a season, just to reinforce how us laymen, categorically, know fek all (:

I’ve learnt the hard way that interpretation has to be taken with a pinch of salt, what we see, more often than not, is consumed by the need for immediate results, I mean how many times has this been debunked in Peps tenure??

He may be one of the few anomalies in this era and just isn’t fit for purpose, however, the gratification that exits to be proven instantaneously correct is a lesson which some can’t learn; how’s about we get behind the lad and see, again, if there’s something our highly skilled hierarchy can nurture!

I certainly get the impression that whilst we’re open to him leaving, we are not going to force him out of the door.

I don’t think he is of the required standard, but Pep works magic and he has a good character and I think he is determined to give it ago.

He must be made up to be at City and if he leaves it is unlikely another CL club would take him anytime soon. So I fully get his position.

Would be something special if he became a suitable Rodri cover this season.

 

[paulchapo]

Yes, check post on P264.

Cheers. I think Phillips thrown in with the deal should seal it. He's more a Moyes player than a Pep one and I think would do well for you. He might not want to leave but I'm sure if Pep has a "Joe Hart" chat with him he'll see sense.

 

[Ric]

I do hope Phillips has a barnstormer of a season, just to reinforce how us laymen, categorically, know fek all (:

I’ve learnt the hard way that interpretation has to be taken with a pinch of salt, what we see, more often than not, is consumed by the need for immediate results, I mean how many times has this been debunked in Peps tenure??

He may be one of the few anomalies in this era and just isn’t fit for purpose, however, the gratification that exits to be proven instantaneously correct is a lesson which some can’t learn; how’s about we get behind the lad and see, again, if there’s something our highly skilled hierarchy can nurture!

I would love nothing more than him coming good, and proving everyone wrong. I just can’t see it though unfortunately. Not every transfer works out. He’ll always have my full support on the pitch, but he needs to improve hugely if he’s to play a significant role here.

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

Yes, better reason is he could potentially go to the worlds best team, in champions league and win trophies.

Moyes style of play really has nothing to do with it.

Nothing stylish about Moyes’ football

 

[wolviedinho]

I do hope Phillips has a barnstormer of a season, just to reinforce how us laymen, categorically, know fek all (:

I’ve learnt the hard way that interpretation has to be taken with a pinch of salt, what we see, more often than not, is consumed by the need for immediate results, I mean how many times has this been debunked in Peps tenure??

He may be one of the few anomalies in this era and just isn’t fit for purpose, however, the gratification that exits to be proven instantaneously correct is a lesson which some can’t learn; how’s about we get behind the lad and see, again, if there’s something our highly skilled hierarchy can nurture!

I am all for this until Rodri gets injured!

What would relying on Phillips look like?

I am all for giving players a shot at redemption but at what cost to the team?

Anyway, it looks like his mind is made up to stay this season. Hopefully he can make a meaningful contribution when asked upon.

 

[lol yank]

I would love nothing more than him coming good, and proving everyone wrong. I just can’t see it though unfortunately. Not every transfer works out. He’ll always have my full support on the pitch, but he needs to improve hugely if he’s to play a significant role here.

No one can see it because he will never play because pep has absolutely zero trust in him. Because he’s not good enough.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Cheers. I think Phillips thrown in with the deal should seal it. He's more a Moyes player than a Pep one and I think would do well for you. He might not want to leave but I'm sure if Pep has a "Joe Hart" chat with him he'll see sense.

I’d take Phillips for sure.

 

[bluwes]

I’d take Phillips for sure.

But he doesn’t want to leave. Pep needs to convince him.

 

[BlueHammer85]

Nothing stylish about Moyes’ football

Top 6. Top 7. And a trophy. Who needs style.

 

[ScottSinclair]

So you do worry about fees ? :-)

Wouldn't say "worry", but I do think this particular fee seems ridiculous

 

[eyalluvitt]

Payet?

No, still negotiating

 

[paulchapo]

I’d take Phillips for sure.

I think he'd do well for yourselves like he does for England, but he looks totally out of his depth here.