Cristiano Ronaldo

[bobmcfc]

We probably got annoyed they tried to Pit us off against united.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

So we briefed the City journos we were going for him.

And now we have just briefed them we aren't?

Sounds like Ronaldo has just told us no. United probably put a bigger package together for him

To be fair, all the noise was coming out of Italy.

Remember Koulibaly's packed bags?

 

[Blue Mist]

Why the fuck didn't we say we weren't interested in signing him from the word go then. We look fucking idiots through this charade

Have you ever thought that the world wide publicity they were getting had anything to do with it ?

 

[bluemoon32]

It's not one or the other ..
we were prepared to go big on Kane, but they wouldn't engage
I agree we need a striker, but it shouldn't stop you signing quality players for other positions if the opportunity arises
Didn't the documentary show that we have processes/plans/target lists for every position as part of the 5 year planning process?

It did but our transfer plans always seem to fall short

 

[paulsimpson]

Sounds like he was prepared to talk to others & we walked

Yep I'm guessing City just will not accept any bidding war. And they're right . Integrity is everything

 

[Kippax1973]

Nowhere near as embarrassing as your post bud

No I'm sorry he's right it is fucking embarrassing, if we wernt interested I'd think we were mad but fair enough I'd understand it.
To let so many fans get there hopes up over the last 24 hours is compleatly unforgivable

 

[DMA's]

I can’t believe we basically told Sergio he wasn’t needed and we then don’t even replace him. I know he is injury prone but he deserves better than that. He didn’t want to leave he only left as he thought we where getting a striker. Shambles

 

[AkanjisAfro]

you go out and get your man. if you want to be a big club you have to play like one.
if you want kane you get him.
how often do chelsea miss out etc. im furious

 

[BlueBanger]

We got to a CL final last year, I didn't realise the board members were on the pitch?

Yes and a lack of a good striker seriously cost us...we wouldn't have even been playing false 9 if not for the lack of a regular effective striker.

 

[super_city_si]

He doesn't need to justify signing a 36-year-old when that name is Ronaldo.

The cult of personality ensures predominantly positive kudos.

He was laying the groundwork for the possibility of the player still choosing United.

Mendes can lead the horse to water but he can't make him drink.

United is the quiet life option. Don't think for a second he's not had Ferguson and others in his ear for 24 hours.

Choosing City would be a ballsy move at this stage and he would go up in my estimation if he did.

I agree. I honestly thought his character of being ultra professional and being totally focussed on success would have seen him sign for city regardless of the bad press/feelings from the rags.

maybe we dont want the shitshow or maybe he upped his wages demands when the rags came in?