Alvarez done deal - £82m to Atletico

[jrb]

He’s a top striker , imagine him and Haaland as a front two

Exactly.

A proven PL striker in an average team.

Let’s at least test the Saudi’s and Newcastle resolve.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Let’s see if Romano reacts to someone stealing his announcement glory…

 

[Coatigan]

You’re the one that said no space in the squad, which is patently nonsense.

I think you’ll find this is the current situation, before Alvarez departs.

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That's not the current situation, is it?

As per the asterix, that was the situation as it was in January, with savinho replacing gomez.

It is beyond doubt that the squad is full.

If and when we move kalvin and cancelo, there will be two spaces, for the club to fill if they want to. And yes they can sign players before they move them, but clearly they won't, as Pep himself stated.

 

[Worsleyweb]

Not too fussed at all genuinely

 

[Coatigan]

Beg to differ, doesn’t matter in the slightest imo, that’s like saying we wouldn’t make a signing if Kabore was still about, lol.

However, no point going round in circles, so let’s leave it.

Cancelo and Phillips are completely different from Kabore.

 

[ancoats]

This,we’ve seen it before Sane getting injured in the community shield,obviously injuries can happen anytime but I’d rather have cover for certain players and that begins with Rodri and Haaland ..

We are short in squad depth in Midfield and full-backs, Now we need a replacement if Alvarez leaves
Pep squad size or his choice of about 17 first-team players does leave us short, I understand his points of having 20-odd first-team players and somebody who misses out will not be happy,

But when you look at the depth of cover for the Key Players then I do panic when they go down in a game.
Rodri Haaland KDB Foden Walker Silva are the backbone you need fit everyweek.

Alvarez leaving is a big problem for Pep and City, Goals in the team are needed, When you lose somebody who scores goals it only adds pressure for others to chip in,

 

[Rammy Blue]

That's not the current situation, is it?

As per the asterix, that was the situation as it was in January, with savinho replacing gomez.

It is beyond doubt that the squad is full.

If and when we move kalvin and cancelo, there will be two spaces, for the club to fill if they want to. And yes they can sign players before they move them, but clearly they won't, as Pep himself stated.

Show me the quote from Pep? Cancelo wasn’t even here last season so was never included in a list.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

That's not the current situation, is it?

As per the asterix, that was the situation as it was in January, with savinho replacing gomez.

It is beyond doubt that the squad is full.

If and when we move kalvin and cancelo, there will be two spaces, for the club to fill if they want to. And yes they can sign players before they move them, but clearly they won't, as Pep himself stated.

THE COATIGAN COUNT :)

 

[freshie]

Imagine telling City fans that Haaland would be at the club longer than Alvarez

 

[Robinho's Subbuteo]

We're signing The Human League

Or more piss is close to 'Being Boiled'.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

End of a couple of good songs.

Wish him well and can see why he'd want a move.

Spend the money at Crystal Palace on that Wharton lad now.

 

[Coatigan]

THE COATIGAN COUNT :)

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That is accurate.

And also lines up with what Pep has been saying.

Most likely won't be the case by the end of the window, but that is what it is now.

There is nothing simpler or more accurate than 'the squad is full'.

 

[GX Blue]

We sold at exactly the right time.
Brilliant business by us.

 

[Kinkladze 1]

80m euros seems a tad on the cheap side to me.

 

[Coatigan]

Hahaha, where am I being rude? And calling me a prick, lol. Clown.

I overreacted. And deleted the post accordingly. I misread your tone.

Can't be arsed looking for the quote, but he did say it a few times, and given where we are I believe him.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I overreacted. And deleted the post accordingly. I misread your tone.

Can't be arsed looking for the quote, but he did say it a few times, and given where we are I believe him.

Cool. I’ve deleted my reply. All good.

 

[ancoats]

The good ol' false 9 surprise

Pep is a master at converting players into adding something else to their CV (Phillips) pre-season at centre-back.
But I think it is a myth about Pep changing his systems, The basics will never change with Pep's coaching, He wants the players to keep the ball and understand their job in the team,

I will say one thing Pep has changed and used more in the last couple of seasons and it's the outball, he now lets the keeper kick long,

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Pep is a master at converting players into adding something else to their CV (Phillips) pre-season at centre-back.
But I think it is a myth about Pep changing his systems, The basics will never change with Pep's coaching, He wants the players to keep the ball and understand their job in the team,

I will say one thing Pep has changed and used more in the last couple of seasons and it's the outball, he now lets the keeper kick long,

Bielsa did that

 

[simon23]

If he has gone...we have lost a very very good striker...the thing is we have the best striker in world football.

Alvarez gets into any prem starting 11 and improves them so I'm glad he is going abroad.

Great player.

We need to use the money to strengthen though....no last min panic buys pls like nunes ( and that's nothing against nunes ad I think he is a decent player just not what we need)

 

[ElMago_DSilva]

If he has gone...we have lost a very very good striker...the thing is we have the best striker in world football.

Alvarez gets into any prem starting 11 and improves them so I'm glad he is going abroad.

Great player.

We need to use the money to strengthen though....no last min panic buys pls like nunes ( and that's nothing against nunes ad I think he is a decent player just not what we need)

He doesn't get in Newcastle's team ahead of Isak.