I think City work on numerous targets for each position (A list, B list, C list), so should it become clear that Sanchez isn't attainable they wouldn't be starting from scratch on an alternative. Presumably other clubs/players will have been sounded out already.
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I think City work on numerous targets for each position (A list, B list, C list), so should it become clear that Sanchez isn't attainable they wouldn't be starting from scratch on an alternative. Presumably other clubs/players will have been sounded out already.
Paulpowersleftfoot
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I think City work on numerous targets for each position (A list, B list, C list), so should it become clear that Sanchez isn't attainable they wouldn't be starting from scratch on an alternative. Presumably other clubs/players will have been sounded out already.
Must have moved onto the Z list for Johnny fucking Evans
Neville Kneville
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our squad until this summer was mid table one beyond first 11. Nothing to be proud of considering we were spending lot of money but it was nowhere the best one for years. Since dzeko and tevez went we hacen't had a game changer player on the bench, we relied on introducing navas when we were down a goal.
however, it is the best squad now so no excuses now.
That's because the previous manager signed Bony, who was one of the top scorers in the league, & had no idea what to do with him.
Another, better, manager would have had a plan for him & Iheancho to score goals & used kids to strengthen the squad options.
Again, fans from other clubs looking on, when we signed Bony, would be expecting us to be a major force with an extra dimension, not to play exactly the same way with a totally unsuitable cf. Sterling was a shadow of the player, stuck in one position al season, as was Yaya on his own v midfields full of mid 20s runners.
Shit, manager, who had no idea how to 'manage' a top squad.
Pep has proven he can 'manage' players, so imo he should have this lot, competing for every trophy. It doesn't mean we automatically win, but we should compete.
Sanchez does not guarantee us winning either.
That might have been true before Pep arrived, but it most certainly is not true now. And incidentally Pellegrini spent 3 years telling Sergio not to come deep and to rely on playmakers to feed him the ball.
But have you not seen how much he's improved his build up play since last season? Against Everton even, he was excellent at all the things you describe. His pass to Silva's fluffed chancevwas sublime, as was the lay off for Sterling. And when he comes deep, he always retains the ball. He's brilliant.
That's spot on. I'm sick of hearing CIty fans slate Aguero's ability at holding the ball up or distribution. He's quality at all of this and even more so under Pep. His cross to Jesus at Brighton was mustard and should have resulted in a goal. Weird how blues swallow all the bollocks that Serg isn't a "Pep type player", it's a load of shite!
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Aren't we doing the same if we buy him for 60-70m this summer rather than get him on a free next summer?Would any club pay a 60-70m one year loan fee?????
I don't think so but that's what Arsenal would be doing if they don't sell.
Bids have been made, Wenger is just holding his postion to extract the maximum from us.
Chippy_boy
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Look at the list of chances from one game, they are not half chances, they are all great chances to score, all the manager can do is come up with a plan to enable us to create good chances to score, he's done that, he can't score the goals for them.
I don't agree. He can coach them on shooting skills. Get the psychologist in and work on the mental side of things. You could write a book on David Silva's transformation from genius to cretin as soon as a shooting opportunity arises.
There's lots the manager can and should do. It is not simply "down to the players".
simon23
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That's because the previous manager signed Bony, who was one of the top scorers in the league, & had no idea what to do with him.
Another, better, manager would have had a plan for him & Iheancho to score goals & used kids to strengthen the squad options.
Again, fans from other clubs looking on, when we signed Bony, would be expecting us to be a major force with an extra dimension, not to play exactly the same way with a totally unsuitable cf. Sterling was a shadow of the player, stuck in one position al season, as was Yaya on his own v midfields full of mid 20s runners.
Shit, manager, who had no idea how to 'manage' a top squad.
Pep has proven he can 'manage' players, so imo he should have this lot, competing for every trophy. It doesn't mean we automatically win, but we should compete.
Sanchez does not guarantee us winning either.
Fully agree eso on pellegrini
BillyShears
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Spot on.
Personally, I am not bothered whether we sign Sanchez or not. We probably need a 3rd striker since trying to compete in all the comps all season with only 2 is too risky. But I don't mind who. I would have kept Kelechi myself. At a push even Bony as a stand in.
But I am not remotely concerned our existing personnel's ability. Yes, we are struggling to break down teams that park the bus. Sanchez - if he arrives - will struggle exactly the same. He is not "the solution".
Surely this post is a wind up? We struggle to convert easy chances. Not break down parked buses. The difference isn't even subtle, it's enormous, and Sanchez is absolutely a solution as unlike Aguero he's becoming a better finisher as he gets older.
simon23
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That's spot on. I'm sick of hearing CIty fans slate Aguero's ability at holding the ball up or distribution. He's quality at all of this and even more so under Pep. His cross to Jesus at Brighton was mustard and should have resulted in a goal. Weird how blues swallow all the bollocks that Serg isn't a "Pep type player", it's a load of shite!
Fully agree...Kun is doing exactly what people said he wouldnt be able to...that pass to silvs was sublime...he should have hsd at least 2 possibly 3 assists vs everton yet everyone focuses on the one which he messed up
I don't agree. He can coach them on shooting skills. Get the psychologist in and work on the mental side of things. You could write a book on David Silva's transformation from genius to cretin as soon as a shooting opportunity arises.
There's lots the manager can and should do. It is not simply "down to the players".
To put the ball in the back of the net when a glorious opportunity presents itself is absolutely 100% down to the player.
BillyShears
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Wenger seems to have given up on getting Lemar too. Wonder if that could adversely affect our chances of getting Sanchez?
I think it's just a case of wait and see. I'm guessing nobody but Kroenke and Wenger know what they intend to do. They could lead City up a garden path then not sell on the last day of the window. I just hope there's a back up plan that's decent!
Neville Kneville
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I agree with the gist of this Nev, though I'm still concerned that any time out for Aguero this season leaves us very thin on the ground forward wise. I'm not talking attacking players because as you rightly point out we've got them coming out of our ears, I mean strikers.
One way or another Pep is going to have to earn his dough this season.
Yeah but Sanchez isn't even a proper striker.
Sterling has clearly benefitted from Pep (after struggling due to Pellegrini) & Sane should have a similar season.
If Utd had to 'make do' with Sterling or Sane as striker if Lukaku or Rashford got injured, with both Silvas & KDB who can also play in the front 3, we would not be considering their options to be short.
The problem is, we are not confident in Aguero & Jesus to score goals.
We would be if they played for Utd & we were facing them on Saturday.
Chippy_boy
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That's because the previous manager signed Bony, who was one of the top scorers in the league, & had no idea what to do with him.
Another, better, manager would have had a plan for him & Iheancho to score goals & used kids to strengthen the squad options.
Again, fans from other clubs looking on, when we signed Bony, would be expecting us to be a major force with an extra dimension, not to play exactly the same way with a totally unsuitable cf. Sterling was a shadow of the player, stuck in one position al season, as was Yaya on his own v midfields full of mid 20s runners.
Shit, manager, who had no idea how to 'manage' a top squad.
Pep has proven he can 'manage' players, so imo he should have this lot, competing for every trophy. It doesn't mean we automatically win, but we should compete.
Sanchez does not guarantee us winning either.
Leicester proved your point pretty admirably, didn't they.
Aren't we doing the same if we buy him for 60-70m this summer rather than get him on a free next summer?
Not really because it is far less likely we would sign him next summer, many things can happen and he can easily sign a pre contract in January with a massive signing on bonus with a foreign club.
We would pay 60-70m maybe even more but I'm not bothered, and have a prime Sanchez at the top of his game for another 3 seasons at least. He is a perfect fit for us, will score goals, create chances, press effectively and show the youngsters how it's done.
Neville Kneville
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To put the ball in the back of the net when a glorious opportunity presents itself is absolutely 100% down to the player.
All strikers have spells where they miss chances.
The best managers know that & find the best way to get into their heads & fix it.
Aguero failed to take a shot on at one time v Everton. I'm not a manager on 300k pw but it's pretty fucking obvious to me, that means he's overthinking it. That's not in Serge's nature at all, to dither.
A great manager will find the key & fix that.
Just signing Sanchez is not the end of it. We still need Aguero, Jesus, Sterling & sane, scoring goals. Pep has to find out how to get the best out of them, either with psychology or tactics. That's his job.
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