De Jong the mercenary ?

[cleavers]

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.

How do you know the club want to sell then ? He was a very good option on a number of occasions last year, maybe the club are happy with the situation as it is. If a club wants him, then I'm sure if they offered him the right terms, and Mancini indicated he didn't mind him going, then I'm sure he'd go.

Can't say it bothers me, and it certainly doesn't make him any more a mercenary than any other footballer.

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

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..

He wont as proved many times last season but he is very useful to the club especially as a substitute

 

[Pigeonho]

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.

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....

We miss out on a fee

But gain his services for the remainder of that contract.

 

[Greggo]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

Am I still asleep? This thread surely cannot be real!!

I know people have there own opinions but Christ I've never seen a thread where people are so wrong.

His agent isn't Kia, he's far from a mercenary and he played a pivotal role in our recent success.

Its him that helped set up the FA cup final goal, yayas two against Newcastle and of course sergios v qpr.

Some fans really need to open their eyes.

And there brains.
Ndj would be in virtually every other premier leagues 11 without a shadow of a doubt

 

[King Of All Geordies]

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..

He wont as proved many times last season but he is very useful to the club especially as a substitute

I guess we'll have to wait and see! My feeling is that Barry won't be fully fit for the start of the season, and its in that scenario that I see De Jong getting the nod over Milner for one the two central midfield positions..

 

[Impeccable]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

Some are happy to have a pop and accuse him on here. I suggest they tweet him and ask him directly. Give the bloke a chance to defend himself.

Would be interesting to see his response posted on here.

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

Some are happy to have a pop and accuse him on here. I suggest they tweet him and ask him directly. Give the bloke a chance to defend himself.

Would be interesting to see his response posted on here.

Are you his agent?

Everyone is allowed their opinion

 

[ANewEra...]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

He would walk into every other team in the epl.

 

[Impeccable]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

Some are happy to have a pop and accuse him on here. I suggest they tweet him and ask him directly. Give the bloke a chance to defend himself.

Would be interesting to see his response posted on here.

Are you his agent?

Everyone is allowed their opinion

Yes they are, I don't dispute that. Doesn't mean I have to agree with it. Seriously, try tweeting him.

 

[nehe11]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

He would walk into every other team in the epl.

He´s not a starter for us... just 11 starts in PL last season, tbf to him Barry really upped his game last season and was magnificent, kept Nigel out the team. If Nigel leaves I´m confident Milner will do a great job.

 

[80s Shorts]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

Some are happy to have a pop and accuse him on here. I suggest they tweet him and ask him directly. Give the bloke a chance to defend himself.

Would be interesting to see his response posted on here.

Are you his agent?

Everyone is allowed their opinion

Yes they are, I don't dispute that. Doesn't mean I have to agree with it. Seriously, try tweeting him.

Seriously, dont be silly. He wouldnt say I am running down my contract now, would he ? I dont really see the problem with discussing this and having a personal opinion.

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

Some are happy to have a pop and accuse him on here. I suggest they tweet him and ask him directly. Give the bloke a chance to defend himself.

Would be interesting to see his response posted on here.

Are you his agent?

Everyone is allowed their opinion

Yes they are, I don't dispute that. Doesn't mean I have to agree with it. Seriously, try tweeting him.

No no one has to agree with anyone but its your aloof way of talking to people with a different view. I dont use twitter so I wont be tweeting him. You can twitter him and ask if he thinks he will stay

 

[Impeccable]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

Are you his agent?

Everyone is allowed their opinion

Yes they are, I don't dispute that. Doesn't mean I have to agree with it. Seriously, try tweeting him.

No no one has to agree with anyone but its your aloof way of talking to people with a different view. I dont use twitter so I wont be tweeting him. You can twitter him and ask if he thinks he will stay

I don't use it either. Why would I want to ask him if he thinks he will stay?

This thread is about him being a mercenary. This is what I was responding to. He might end up leaving. However, that doesn't automatically make him a mercenary. I'm trying to defend him, seeing as though he can't do that himself.

Innocent until proven.... and all that, y'now.

 

[Maldeika]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...les-Bayern-Munich-switch-Manchester-City.html

De Jong rules out Bayern switch as Dutch ace targets more silverware at City

By Sportsmail Reporter

PUBLISHED: 11:02, 30 July 2012 | UPDATED: 11:04, 30 July 2012

Nigel de Jong has ruled out the prospect of a summer switch to Bayern Munich after the Dutch midfielder declared he is happy to stay at Manchester City.

The 27-year-old has just 12 months remaining on his current four-year deal deal and is yet to pen to paper on a contract extension.

Bundesliga giants Bayern are keen to offer the former Hamburg star a return to Germany but De Jong insists he wants to fight for his place at the Etihad Stadium and help Roberto Mancini's Barclays Premier League champions compete for honours on all fronts this season.

'I don’t want to talk about that at the moment, it’s not in my mind – however, I’m playing football and I’m happy here,' De Jong said, speaking to the Manchester Evening News.

'I’m happy when I’m on the pitch and when I’m playing; football’s the most beautiful game in the world and you have to enjoy every moment.

'We set ourselves the goal of taking it step by step. We won the FA Cup last year, then the Premier League last season, so the next thing is the Champions League.

'However, that doesn’t change the fact that we’re in for all the titles this year – Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup.

'We want to win them all but we have to maintain our focus.'

As if Bayern would need a De Jong-type player. They have already two players which are similar to him with Tymoshchuk and Gustavo.

Bayern already told that they do not have an interest at all and that it his agent who tries to offer him to other clubs.

 

[Blue_Moon]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

If Nigel leaves I´m confident Milner will do a great job.

I would tend to agree. Both are capable of doing the job well yet offer something different. I think the problem with Milner playing there though is he's more attack minded so often gives the ball away trying to play the killer ball, whereas NDJ does the basics passing a few yards to feet and retains possession well, letting the more attacking players take over. This slows the game down, which is sometimes a negative and sometimes a positive depending on the game and the opposition. He's sometimes good sub/option to change the tempo of the game, and would probably prefer him to Milner at this moment in time.

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

Yes they are, I don't dispute that. Doesn't mean I have to agree with it. Seriously, try tweeting him.

No no one has to agree with anyone but its your aloof way of talking to people with a different view. I dont use twitter so I wont be tweeting him. You can twitter him and ask if he thinks he will stay

I don't use it either. Why would I want to ask him if he thinks he will stay?

This thread is about him being a mercenary. This is what I was responding to. He might end up leaving. However, that doesn't automatically make him a mercenary. I'm trying to defend him, seeing as though he can't do that himself.

Innocent until proven.... and all that, y'now.

I agree the mercenary thing is crap but still need to understand why he wont except 100k a week. Might come down to first team opportunities this season

 

[johnny crossan]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

As if Bayern would need a De Jong-type player. They have already two players which are similar to him with Tymoshchuk and Gustavo.
Bayern already told that they do not have an interest at all and that it his agent who tries to offer him to other clubs.

you sound like a Bayern fan

 

[Impeccable]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

No no one has to agree with anyone but its your aloof way of talking to people with a different view. I dont use twitter so I wont be tweeting him. You can twitter him and ask if he thinks he will stay

I don't use it either. Why would I want to ask him if he thinks he will stay?

This thread is about him being a mercenary. This is what I was responding to. He might end up leaving. However, that doesn't automatically make him a mercenary. I'm trying to defend him, seeing as though he can't do that himself.

Innocent until proven.... and all that, y'now.

I agree the mercenary thing is crap but still need to understand why he wont except 100k a week. Might come down to first team opportunities this season

That was the most key word in what you just said.

 

[Dzeko's Right Boot]

Re: De Jong the mercenary.

As if Bayern would need a De Jong-type player. They have already two players which are similar to him with Tymoshchuk and Gustavo.
Bayern already told that they do not have an interest at all and that it his agent who tries to offer him to other clubs.

you sound like a Bayern fan

She is a Bayern fan.

 

[Deleted member 14625]

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).

Good post.