Fabian Delph

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RichardDunneOwnGoal said:
Fair enough mate, but let me explain myself.

I don't mean that I'm not willing to listen to credible arguments for the transfer, I'm always open to debate and discussion and willing to hear contrary views, I'd be a buffoon if I didn't. What I meant, is that I refuse to be shamed for being 'negative' or not being uber positive and happy clappy.

"Rag" etc etc.

If people want to dispute my points then that's fine, but I'm not going to be shamed for my opinion because it goes against a prevailing trend of what makes a proper blue or some other such nonsense.
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Whilst we've bought some similar level players who didn't work out, others have. Gareth Barry, James Milner, Adam Johnson, Joe Hart all panned out pretty well. Yes some cost more, but they weren't seen as world beaters when we got them, just 'good' - much like Delph. Neither Barry, Johnson nor Milner left as world beaters either, but they did contribute to our success, and took medals with them. If Delph manages the same, surely that's good for City and the player?
 
RichardDunneOwnGoal said:
Fair enough mate, but let me explain myself.

I don't mean that I'm not willing to listen to credible arguments for the transfer, I'm always open to debate and discussion and willing to hear contrary views, I'd be a buffoon if I didn't. What I meant, is that I refuse to be shamed for being 'negative' or not being uber positive and happy clappy.

"Rag" etc etc.

If people want to dispute my points then that's fine, but I'm not going to be shamed for my opinion because it goes against a prevailing trend of what makes a proper blue or some other such nonsense.
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I obviously agree with that but "pre-arguing" doesn't really put that across to people.

Personally I'm for the transfer based almost entirely on its value. I think in 2 years time we can get double that, and also think that he is good enough to play against 15 of the teams in the Premier League and in the League Cup so will help out with squad rotation. Sort of how United always had Wes Brown or Anderson around despite them obviously not being good enough. You need a cake with icing then the cherries on top to function as a decent squad coming up against 60 games a season. If he gives us an option to take West Brom at home on a Sunday so Yaya can stay on the bench for when we play Real Madrid on the Tuesday then I see no real problem with it.

He's better than all of our young players in that position, is home grown and obviously has spectacular value for money. He cost £4m less than Fernando who was a stopgap. Championship players are going for £8m now, it's an insultingly low price.

Him at £8m or Wilshere at £40m to me is just flat out daft as a question. Don't forget, we do need a homegrown midfielder to balance out the squad and we'll be buying one no matter what. Spending less money on this position gives us more money to spend on the stars that we want to land.
 
FishFoot said:
Delph looked good for us in an awful side.

Really don't see him making an impact at Man City.
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I can see why you'd think that, and might be right, but nobody will know until he tries - right?
As for Delph himself, what footballer wouldn't want to try? nobody wants to retire and be left wondering 'what if?'
If it doesn't pan out, he'll have no trouble getting another club anyway.
 
WTF is 'pre-arguing'?
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Lankers said:
Exactly would rather Delph for £8m then wilshere for £40m, he will come useful especially during afcon season! Looking forward to seeing how he develops in our squad, do feel sorry for villa fans though, 8m for their second best player has pissed them off
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See, I don't agree with this.

£8m on a squad player who won't make the grade (hypothetical at present of course), a player who doesn't particularly strengthen the squad, letalone the first XI - surely makes less sense than spending more on a worthwhile player who ticks the same quota boxes, but actually has the quality to strengthen both the squad and arguably the first XI, and has a higher potential ceiling of development.

It's a no brainer for me, £30m or even £40m well spent makes much more sense than throwing £8m down the drain.

I also don't like the message it sends to the academy lads. If we're willing to spend millions bringing in, let's be honest here, bang average players just because they meet a quota and have a few PL appearances under their belt, then what message does that send to the academy lads who have real potential, meet those quota requirements, but simply can't get the opportunities to get appearances under their belt - precisely because of pointless moves like this one?

Really don't get it, frankly.
 
FanchesterCity said:
I can see why you'd think that, and might be right, but nobody will know until he tries - right?
As for Delph himself, what footballer wouldn't want to try? nobody wants to retire and be left wondering 'what if?'
If it doesn't pan out, he'll have no trouble getting another club anyway.
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I don't blame him for trying. Playing with class players and challenging for titles. Fair play to him.

It's the "this is my club" quote when he signed his new deal 6 months ago.

Foolish for expecting an ounce of loyalty.
 
8m quid is like having a Ford Focus to cart the kids around during the week, whilst you keep the more expensive two seater for yourself.
He'll get used, plenty of runs out, and you'll save wear and tear on your better car.
 
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