cleavers
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
It would be good to know where to read what he's said.....Impeccable said:
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De Jong the mercenary ?
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80s Shorts
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
I wouldnt say good luck to him but there is nothing we can do about it. It could possibly restrict us in the transfer market in the short term. Thats just the game nowadays, players hold most of the cards when they come to the end of their contracts.
Pigeonho said:Good luck to him.80s Shorts said:Impeccable said:End of pointless thread.
IMO we probably want to sell but he wants to run down his contract to enable him to get a huge signing on fee.
I wouldnt say good luck to him but there is nothing we can do about it. It could possibly restrict us in the transfer market in the short term. Thats just the game nowadays, players hold most of the cards when they come to the end of their contracts.
Impeccable
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
2nd post on page 10 of this thread.
cleavers said:It would be good to know where to read what he's said.....Impeccable said:BoyBlue_1985 said:Not really the end at all as he still only has 12 months on his contract and in 5 months time he can talk to foreign based clubs about a move for free
Try to read what De Jong actually says. Actual quotes from the man himself. Please, just try.
2nd post on page 10 of this thread.
BoyBlue_1985
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
It says he is happy here and he doesn't want to talk about contracts. It doesn't say i am staying or i will stay or anything like that really.
Like i said earlier he is on the untouchable list
It says he is happy here and he doesn't want to talk about contracts. It doesn't say i am staying or i will stay or anything like that really.
Like i said earlier he is on the untouchable list
Re: De Jong the mercenary.
We offered him a contract of how ever many years. He has fulfilled that contract, he is under no obligation to extend it without being in full view of the facts. He probably has one big contract left in his career and he has to make the decision as to whether he is part of a big picture at City and not being 1st choice in his position or to move elsewhere where he may get more of a start and not as good a chance at picking up trophies (hopefully).
We offered him a contract of how ever many years. He has fulfilled that contract, he is under no obligation to extend it without being in full view of the facts. He probably has one big contract left in his career and he has to make the decision as to whether he is part of a big picture at City and not being 1st choice in his position or to move elsewhere where he may get more of a start and not as good a chance at picking up trophies (hopefully).
Impeccable
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
I know what it says!!! Does it say 'I'm running down my contract. I want a big pay day''. ?BoyBlue_1985 said:It says he is happy here and he doesn't want to talk about contracts. It doesn't say i am staying or i will stay or anything like that really.
Like i said earlier he is on the untouchable list
cleavers
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
Bb85, nobody is "untouchable" at City these days.
Cheers, didn't see it as it was posted while I was posting, its a pity it wasn't in the first post really, it could have saved considerable bandwidth.Impeccable said:cleavers said:It would be good to know where to read what he's said.....Impeccable said:Try to read what De Jong actually says. Actual quotes from the man himself. Please, just try.
2nd post on page 10 of this thread.
Bb85, nobody is "untouchable" at City these days.
BoyBlue_1985
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
I mean to the fans in the opinion. Some players can do no wrong and some players do the tiniest little thing and get 82 page threads on their left foot being slightly bigger than the right and people baying for their blood. NDJ due to his "hardman" rep and give all for the team is in the untouchable to criticism group
cleavers said:Cheers, didn't see it as it was posted while I was posting, its a pity it wasn't in the first post really, it could have saved considerable bandwidth.Impeccable said:cleavers said:It would be good to know where to read what he's said.....
2nd post on page 10 of this thread.
Bb85, nobody is "untouchable" at City these days.
I mean to the fans in the opinion. Some players can do no wrong and some players do the tiniest little thing and get 82 page threads on their left foot being slightly bigger than the right and people baying for their blood. NDJ due to his "hardman" rep and give all for the team is in the untouchable to criticism group
the blue panther
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
Mercenary my arse - what top professional footballer isn't?
How anyone can have a pop at De Jong - the guy who gives 100% all of the time - is beyond me.
As to him being limited, he is what he is, and when he came in, he was ideal for us imho. He's looked more limited as we have progressed, but, we wouldn't have progressed without him. He's always divided opinion on here but, I bet there are few of the more long established players more popular than him amongst city's fan base.
He's done the business for us as he was contracted to do, and, if it's getting near the time when he feels he must move on, good luck to him - why shouldn't it be on his own terms?
Mercenary my arse - what top professional footballer isn't?
How anyone can have a pop at De Jong - the guy who gives 100% all of the time - is beyond me.
As to him being limited, he is what he is, and when he came in, he was ideal for us imho. He's looked more limited as we have progressed, but, we wouldn't have progressed without him. He's always divided opinion on here but, I bet there are few of the more long established players more popular than him amongst city's fan base.
He's done the business for us as he was contracted to do, and, if it's getting near the time when he feels he must move on, good luck to him - why shouldn't it be on his own terms?
Pigeonho
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
Why not? He's doing, (if that is what he is doing), what any man would do in his position. He's given excellent service so if City is where he doesn't see his future and he can get a huge payday elsewhere, good luck to him.80s Shorts said:Pigeonho said:Good luck to him.80s Shorts said:IMO we probably want to sell but he wants to run down his contract to enable him to get a huge signing on fee.
I wouldnt say good luck to him but there is nothing we can do about it. It could possibly restrict us in the transfer market in the short term. Thats just the game nowadays, players hold most of the cards when they come to the end of their contracts.
cleavers
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
I'd be interested who else you think is on this "list" ? Personally I'd sooner none of them got any stick from their so called fans, we should all be behind all of them, but its never going to happen.
I knew exactly what you meant, and I don't think you are right, he got plenty of stick last year.BoyBlue_1985 said:cleavers said:Cheers, didn't see it as it was posted while I was posting, its a pity it wasn't in the first post really, it could have saved considerable bandwidth.Impeccable said:2nd post on page 10 of this thread.
Bb85, nobody is "untouchable" at City these days.
I mean to the fans in the opinion. Some players can do no wrong and some players do the tiniest little thing and get 82 page threads on their left foot being slightly bigger than the right and people baying for their blood. NDJ due to his "hardman" rep and give all for the team is in the untouchable to criticism group
I'd be interested who else you think is on this "list" ? Personally I'd sooner none of them got any stick from their so called fans, we should all be behind all of them, but its never going to happen.
the blue panther
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
Spot on.
Pigeonho said:Why not? He's doing, (if that is what he is doing), what any man would do in his position. He's given excellent service so if City is where he doesn't see his future and he can get a huge payday elsewhere, good luck to him.80s Shorts said:Pigeonho said:Good luck to him.
I wouldnt say good luck to him but there is nothing we can do about it. It could possibly restrict us in the transfer market in the short term. Thats just the game nowadays, players hold most of the cards when they come to the end of their contracts.
Spot on.
Impeccable
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
Go on BoyBlue... just answer the above question?
Impeccable said:I know what it says!!! Does it say 'I'm running down my contract. I want a big pay day''. ?BoyBlue_1985 said:It says he is happy here and he doesn't want to talk about contracts. It doesn't say i am staying or i will stay or anything like that really.
Like i said earlier he is on the untouchable list
Go on BoyBlue... just answer the above question?
BoyBlue_1985
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
Im not so much of a player critcisier myself I have my heat of the moment times. I actually haven't critcised NDJ here either. Kompany would be on that list. My example would be Lescott gets flak a lot quicker for the same type of mistake if they both made it. Everyone ignores for as long as possible when Silva goes off form but Nasri got mullered at every opportunity. Micah used to get all sorts of shit for not much.
For the record I dont think NDJ is a mercenary<br /><br />-- Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:34 am --<br /><br />
I just answered that.
Give me a chance
cleavers said:I knew exactly what you meant, and I don't think you are right, he got plenty of stick last year.BoyBlue_1985 said:cleavers said:Cheers, didn't see it as it was posted while I was posting, its a pity it wasn't in the first post really, it could have saved considerable bandwidth.
Bb85, nobody is "untouchable" at City these days.
I mean to the fans in the opinion. Some players can do no wrong and some players do the tiniest little thing and get 82 page threads on their left foot being slightly bigger than the right and people baying for their blood. NDJ due to his "hardman" rep and give all for the team is in the untouchable to criticism group
I'd be interested who else you think is on this "list" ? Personally I'd sooner none of them got any stick from their so called fans, we should all be behind all of them, but its never going to happen.
Im not so much of a player critcisier myself I have my heat of the moment times. I actually haven't critcised NDJ here either. Kompany would be on that list. My example would be Lescott gets flak a lot quicker for the same type of mistake if they both made it. Everyone ignores for as long as possible when Silva goes off form but Nasri got mullered at every opportunity. Micah used to get all sorts of shit for not much.
For the record I dont think NDJ is a mercenary<br /><br />-- Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:34 am --<br /><br />
Impeccable said:Impeccable said:I know what it says!!! Does it say 'I'm running down my contract. I want a big pay day''. ?BoyBlue_1985 said:It says he is happy here and he doesn't want to talk about contracts. It doesn't say i am staying or i will stay or anything like that really.
Like i said earlier he is on the untouchable list
Go on BoyBlue... just answer the above question?
I just answered that.
Give me a chance
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
If the club wants to sell but he refuses to go then that is at a detriment to the progression of the club. He is obviously within his rights to do so but the progression of the club is more important to me than the wallet of NDJ. Like I said though, there is little we can do about it.
the blue panther said:Pigeonho said:Why not? He's doing, (if that is what he is doing), what any man would do in his position. He's given excellent service so if City is where he doesn't see his future and he can get a huge payday elsewhere, good luck to him.80s Shorts said:I wouldnt say good luck to him but there is nothing we can do about it. It could possibly restrict us in the transfer market in the short term. Thats just the game nowadays, players hold most of the cards when they come to the end of their contracts.
Spot on.
If the club wants to sell but he refuses to go then that is at a detriment to the progression of the club. He is obviously within his rights to do so but the progression of the club is more important to me than the wallet of NDJ. Like I said though, there is little we can do about it.
Pigeonho
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
How will it be a detriment to the club? We would use him as contracted, then he would go on his way at the end of that contract. We would then buy a replacement. I don't see the problem there....80s Shorts said:the blue panther said:Pigeonho said:Why not? He's doing, (if that is what he is doing), what any man would do in his position. He's given excellent service so if City is where he doesn't see his future and he can get a huge payday elsewhere, good luck to him.
Spot on.
If the club wants to sell but he refuses to go then that is at a detriment to the progression of the club. He is obviously within his rights to do so but the progression of the club is more important to me than the wallet of NDJ. Like I said though, there is little we can do about it.
BoyBlue_1985
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
We miss out on a fee
Pigeonho said:How will it be a detriment to the club? We would use him as contracted, then he would go on his way at the end of that contract. We would then buy a replacement. I don't see the problem there....80s Shorts said:the blue panther said:Spot on.
If the club wants to sell but he refuses to go then that is at a detriment to the progression of the club. He is obviously within his rights to do so but the progression of the club is more important to me than the wallet of NDJ. Like I said though, there is little we can do about it.
We miss out on a fee
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
I'm pleased that De Jong appears to be staying, at least for the coming season. It's my belief that he will start the season as first choice midfielder alongside Yaya..
I'm pleased that De Jong appears to be staying, at least for the coming season. It's my belief that he will start the season as first choice midfielder alongside Yaya..
Impeccable
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Re: De Jong the mercenary.
Very interesting. Who has he refused to join?
80s Shorts said:the blue panther said:Pigeonho said:Why not? He's doing, (if that is what he is doing), what any man would do in his position. He's given excellent service so if City is where he doesn't see his future and he can get a huge payday elsewhere, good luck to him.
Spot on.
If the club wants to sell but he refuses to go then that is at a detriment to the progression of the club. He is obviously within his rights to do so but the progression of the club is more important to me than the wallet of NDJ. Like I said though, there is little we can do about it.
Very interesting. Who has he refused to join?