What a team we are building. Stones, Ederson Laporte, Mendy, Raz, Sane,Jesus,Bernardo all 24 or under. If we can keep that group of players together and at the club when they all hit their prime we are gonna have something special.
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geoff clipp
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It's the same guy that has leaked our team selection before it has been announced (on more than one occasion if I remember correctly). Somebody inside the club is leaking him information.
Wasn't it established that the allegedly leaked team selections were in fact emerging roughly around the time the team sheets were being distributed to the press?
oakiecokie
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You havn`t answered my question . Why in your opinion is he not as good as most other people think so ?Not looking for any negatives , just saying what I think if that's ok with you .
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Great deal if true!!! 6 years as well.
He may go on to be brilliant for us, but in what world is spending £57 million on a uncapped centre back a great deal?
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So after all these years we finally got our own David Ornstein in the form of Jose Alvarez. Amazing, this guy came out of nowhere.
As much as I wanted Mangala to be given a chance for the rest of the season (or more of a covering squad role) that game killed it. The second leg would of been more nervy if he did play.
Agree.
In a more defensive team that doesn’t require its central defenders to primarily be ball players he will be a decent player I reckon.
Not world class, but decent.
Mangala is just simply a chalk and cheese for a Pep team.
57099250.00 British PoundHe may go on to be brilliant for us, but in what world is spending £57 million on a uncapped centre back a great deal?
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He may go on to be brilliant for us, but in what world is spending £57 million on a uncapped centre back a great deal?
Given his age, problems with Kompany. Mangala and the fact he can play CB and left back means the £57 release clause is a steal.
Beats £20-£30m on JFE no?
So after all these years we finally got our own David Ornstein in the form of Jose Alvarez. Amazing, this guy came out of nowhere.
It’s amazing how the majority of our transfer news and overall team gossip comes out of Spain.
The English press always seem late to the party when it comes to our transfer dealings.
Thrilled this is happening, Pep wanted this lad early on in 2016 (even while still officially at Bayern) and it's a hole we've failed to fill and would struggle to fill in the future. He's absolutely perfect for us and will form a partnership with Stones that could last a decade, all the while learning and developing under the best coach in football.
All those complaining about the cost need to think of the market today. VVD, who assisted Swansea's winning goal last night, cost more but isn't worth half it. Talent so specifically tooled for Guardiola-ball in that position (left footed CB) is rare enough that you couldn't expect similar to go for less, perhaps even more, today.
Alvarez is actually, potentially, a genuine leak though.
David "the Ornacle" Ornstein is so highly regarded by gooners because, if he says it, it's a briefing from Arsenal and is straight from the source. City already have a few people who do this, like Martin Blackburn and to a lesser extent Sam Lee.
All those complaining about the cost need to think of the market today. VVD, who assisted Swansea's winning goal last night, cost more but isn't worth half it. Talent so specifically tooled for Guardiola-ball in that position (left footed CB) is rare enough that you couldn't expect similar to go for less, perhaps even more, today.
So after all these years we finally got our own David Ornstein in the form of Jose Alvarez. Amazing, this guy came out of nowhere.
Alvarez is actually, potentially, a genuine leak though.
David "the Ornacle" Ornstein is so highly regarded by gooners because, if he says it, it's a briefing from Arsenal and is straight from the source. City already have a few people who do this, like Martin Blackburn and to a lesser extent Sam Lee.
He may go on to be brilliant for us, but in what world is spending £57 million on a uncapped centre back a great deal?
Since when have caps been the yardstick for a good player?
He may go on to be brilliant for us, but in what world is spending £57 million on a uncapped centre back a great deal?
Because as we're regularly reminded watching England, international attendance is often subject to forces other than abilities as a footballer. That said, it's surprising he doesn't have a single one.
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What a team we are building. Stones, Ederson Laporte, Mendy, Raz, Sane,Jesus,Bernardo all 24 or under. If we can keep that group of players together and at the club when they all hit their prime we are gonna have something special.
And this is why i'm not bothered about Sanchez. (Add Fred to your list btw)
If we get Laporte and Fred done. All we need is another defender (CB or LB) as well as a forward this summer. Perhaps we will add another young forward. Much better and more exciting long-term.
Agree.
In a more defensive team that doesn’t require its central defenders to primarily be ball players he will be a decent player I reckon.
Not world class, but decent.
Mangala is just simply a chalk and cheese for a Pep team.
Not going to be an easy task in moving Mangala on but as you have said he is a decent player with full confidence but not suited playing in the current setup.
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If anyone wants a video, know they don't mean anything after Samaras looking like Maradona...
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Sounds like it could be near enough done for the morning,
Box off Freddie and job done.
Box off Freddie and job done.
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I guess you’re right regarding Blackburn etc. I’m just loving the news this Alvarez guy brings. Fresh from the oven it seems!Alvarez is actually, potentially, a genuine leak though.
David "the Ornacle" Ornstein is so highly regarded by gooners because if he says it, it's a briefing from Arsenal and is straight from the source. City already have a few people who do this, like Martin Blackburn and to a lesser extent Sam Lee.
What I’m confused about is if it’s one of City’s spanish speaking players leaking it, I don’t think the players are briefed by Pep and Txiki on who they’re going to buy next. I’m thinking this is more higher up. It’s either one of Pep’s assistants or Txiki or Ferran?
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