I think City probably don't get another midfielder in this summer and we'll brief that we're comfortable with what we have in mid July. Pep will perform miracles and we'll make it 4 in a row.I don't think City as an organisation will think like that, and I certainly don't think like that. The decline will happen if the club do stupid things like letting the squad age unnecessarily, and not refresh the squad in preparation for his exit.
Well he seriously lacks ambition then.Or if he wanted us ?
I don't think he did
I think City probably don't get another midfielder in this summer and we'll brief that we're comfortable with what we have in mid July. Pep will perform miracles and we'll make it 4 in a row.
The problem is when Pep goes. There's nobody comparable and we won't be able to pass on targets and sit on our high horse as much. If we don't shift from that stance a little, there may be choppy waters ahead
It will, but our previous two managers also won multiple trophies playing great football with great players.No stopping the decline when Pep does leave. It’s something we all have to accept. This is as good as it gets imo. His departure will be brutal.
Exactly. Shame we missed out but arsenal just showing that they are big spenders net after Manu. We are well run club and we have to make a stance or it will be daylight robbery.Sure looks like we had a valuation and Arsenal went above our valuation so we walk away.
Just as we have done before and will do again.
It appears to be a club policy that has been in place for some time. During which time we have won plenty of trophies.
Some people may say we bottled it, some will say they did or didn't want him.
I think he strengthens Arsenal quite considerably. Mind you they have the Champions League fixtures to add to their schedule this year so they need to.
I'm not the slightest bit worried though. We just won the treble and that smile will take quite some downturn to remove.
Nice lad Declan wish him all the best. If we wanted him he would be ours. Nice bit of maguireness from us to drive it a bit if true. I’ll find out later when I speak to my man at the helm.Not fussed about dropping out of this deal, I'll be perfectly happy with Kovacic, Gvardiol and playing Foden in midfield, Phillips should get more minutes too next season.
We can because he is that good.Can’t keep relying on Pep having to do that though?
Bernardo coasting? Unimaginable. However, if ANYONE on the squad, young, old or otherwise at any time goes sideways for whatever reason off they go and enter a new talent, simple as. Continues to be the plan...Knowing when to move on players is key to evolving a team without going backwards. I personally think that winning a treble, finally getting the CL trophy, after trying to leave the club for 3 years, is going to motivate Bernardo even more to leave. And if he stays, there's a bigger chance he'll coast.
KDB and Mahrez have not consistently expressed a desire to leave City. Hence, I'm not overly worried about replacing them because their attitude remains correct.
Or if he wanted us ?
I don't think he did