The are we allowed the "it's quiet" thread yet? thread.

[Centurions]

I disagree. IMO it's the reason we could not go after Pogba and replace an aging squad.

We did go after Pogba, he's just too expensive for what you get. Do you not think we've dramatically lowered the age of the squad?

 

[BamberBridgeBlue]

I disagree. IMO it's the reason we could not go after Pogba and replace an aging squad.

You were correct at the point we went for Pogba last summer. Since then FIFA has imploded and the main exponent in UEFA, Platini has been disgraced. It hindered us the last few summers. I doubt FFP is enforceable anymore. You also have the new money in the Chinese Super League, how does it apply there? From what I can see from all known reports, FFP is effectively dead.

 

[hartshairgel]

I think the deal we did with the Chinese means that FFP is less of an issue and the 'break even rule' was always seriously risky from a legal perspective. If the rumours of Arsenal and Bony are true perhaps its a swap with cash for Sanchez. That would be like all our Xmas's

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

I think the deal we did with the Chinese means that FFP is less of an issue and the 'break even rule' was always seriously risky from a legal perspective. If the rumours of Arsenal and Bony are true perhaps its a swap with cash for Sanchez. That would be like all our Xmas's

you just got me all giddy

 

[york away to this!]

two more youtube clips and a blurry picture of a bloke in a beard and we'll be up over 1000 pages by the end of the day...

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

I disagree. IMO it's the reason we could not go after Pogba and replace an aging squad.

Nope, he had a price and it wasn't worth it.... Even more so this year!!

 

[waspish]

You were correct at the point we went for Pogba last summer. Since then FIFA has imploded and the main exponent in UEFA, Platini has been disgraced. It hindered us the last few summers. I doubt FFP is enforceable anymore. You also have the new money in the Chinese Super League, how does it apply there? From what I can see from all known reports, FFP is effectively dead.

FFP isnt dead especially in premier regarding wage increase.

 

[mosssideblue]

I disagree. IMO it's the reason we could not go after Pogba and replace an aging squad.

I thought we pulled out for Pogba because it was a ridiculous price, not because we couldn't afford it. I might be wrong though

 

[Bellamy's Caddy]

I'd say it's more to do with wenger hanging up his Jimmy Saville training manuel at the end of the season....

Sanchez had his chance, again, fuck him.... He's also more injury prone than Kun!!

Fair point on his injuries, great player though and with the ability to play across the front line. Pep seems to love flexibility!

I'm a bit surprised talk of another forward is coming about at this stage, although suppose it could be a case of other positions being a priority or an opportunity presenting itself that is too good to pass up.

 

[Mezrah]

I thought we pulled out for Pogba because it was a ridiculous price, not because we couldn't afford it. I might be wrong though

I believe you are 100% correct!

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Been busy

Any more to had to the list

 

[Mezrah]

FFP isnt dead especially in premier regarding wage increase.

You do know there are so many ways to do wages that there is no point in bringing up wages.

 

[Phil1]

Nope, he had a price and it wasn't worth it.... Even more so this year!!

Eh? From what I can gather they've only paid about £10m for him with most of his wages being paid for by adidas. In fact going off most reports utd will actually show a profit with this deal as well as be guaranteed title winners for the foreseeable.
Sack the board :-)

 

[bobom]

Why would we be looking at a striker? We've got Aguero, Kelechi, Sane, Sterling, Jesus coming in January.... And Pep tends not to pay more than one striker at a time.

 

[johnmc]

Eh? From what I can gather they've only paid about £10m for him with most of his wages being paid for by adidas. In fact going off most reports utd will actually show a profit with this deal as well as be guaranteed title winners for the foreseeable.
Sack the board :-)

Some rag told me they had already made £80m from the big nose deal due to shirt sales. They will believe anything.

 

[Phil1]

Some rag told me they had already made £80m from the big nose deal due to shirt sales. They will believe anything.

There's enough sycophants in the media willing to spoon feed the wankers what they want to hear so not overly surprised.

 

[waspish]

You do know there are so many ways to do wages that there is no point in bringing up wages.

Like how? Bonuses and incentives have to be added at the end of a season to the overall teams wage Bill

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Fair point on his injuries, great player though and with the ability to play across the front line. Pep seems to love flexibility!

I'm a bit surprised talk of another forward is coming about at this stage, although suppose it could be a case of other positions being a priority or an opportunity presenting itself that is too good to pass up.

I'd say 'attacker' rather than 'forward'.... We have ample reserves for goals this year, KDB will score well above double figures, sterling, Sane, imo, will do the same. I think people's perception of a striker will change drastically come the end of the season also. It's been said to death, but peps team uses interchangable players, goals will come from all over.... I'm not sure how much time silva gets (starting wise), however, he'll beat his totals this year compared to others, 10+ in and around the 6 yard box!

 

[johnmc]

Like how? Bonuses and incentives have to be added at the end of a season to the overall teams wage Bill

Accounts don't run alongside the season though do they?

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Some rag told me they had already made £80m from the big nose deal due to shirt sales. They will believe anything.

Ask him has he heard of Ali Express ;)