Eden Hazard (continued)

[Helmet Cole]

People should really think before they post.

I'm almost totally convinced that players/management/journalists/agents/whoever look at forums like this to get information they may want/need.

He's 21 years old and never been under the stresses of a big move like this before! Some of the comments and things being said about him here are bizarre, not to mention that a lot of it could have come from his agent and not him!!!

You never know he could be reading this and this thread COULD be the reason he won't sign for us. I hope not, because it's the silent majority who don't feel the same way.



(As I said COULD, before I'm quoted as stating it as a fact.)

Apparently once he has agreed terms and passed a medical it's just a case of checking what we think on the BM transfer forum and making sure there are no pics of his mum on off topic and the deal is done.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

If he signs for the rags then so be it. If we've got money to spend and want a top top player I would go all out with a big offer for Gotze. This guy is very very good and well worth the money.

Best young player around,superb.

 

[SuperSilva]

They are quoting <a class="postlink" href="http://www.le10sport.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.le10sport.com</a>, who are "reputabtle and relaibale" sources apparently?

http://www.le10sport.com/football/france/ligue1/hazard-avantage-manchester-united-63059

At PL he will be a player who is "very good" and not "great". I think he has chosen rags because he will be their star in the team, he will play the no. 10 role and he if that report is true that he is taking a lesser salary so he can "look like its not about the money". I'm just CONFUSED to the rags strong links with Gaitan, Kagawa and the rest... where the hell is this money coming from? Or maybe rags have done nothing but bluff!

Honestly, just like a lot of our fellow Blues have said on this thread, if he's decisive and scared of how many opportunities he'll get to start at city, he does not deserve a place in our team, because for him its ALL ABOUT HIM and not the club. he doesn't want to write history, he wants to be the centre of attention and he'll get it at rag central. On the other hand it would have been amazing to see him play in the skyblue and I think after this whole saga, I have more respect for players like Nasri!

I think Fergie has given him a "project" to take down the blues and win him the title one more time before he leaves or something like that and he prefers that speech. I guess he doesn't know what we've been though for sooo many years by the rags and their gloating on us. He should watch the clips from around the UK and world where neutrals were cheering us when we won the title cos they HATED if rags won it so they could be arrogant and dickheads again.

I feel sorry for him a little cos once he has signed he will fall immediately under all their arrogant and cocky image, and he will realise what most of the country and other clubs think of united... hated!! rant over ... thanks! BTW who was our next target after Hazard ?

 

[MadchesterCity]

seeing as only 1 team plays in manchester he has given his answer or he needs a lesson in the borders of greater manchester

class

 

[Soulboy]

I'm very surprised at all the comments on this thread about how the rags could afford Kagawa or Hazard or Gaitan... but only the one. There is still a view that the rags can't afford to seriously invest.

I think you'll find that whenever the rags have been challenged for supremacy they have spent big-time to rectify it.

The rags business model is based totally on them being "the best". It's what sells the sponsorship deals, buys the merchandise all over the world, attracts the players.

If they became just another club, that business model would crumble within a couple of years. What self-respecting tourist or gloryhunter wants to support "just another club"?

They have to retain their position at the highest levels otherwise their current financial problems will seem miniscule in comparison should they ever fall behind City.

So I fully expect big bucks being spent this summer. Players will be sold, star names brought in. They can't afford to stand still. The much hyped "buying youngsters and developing them" will go out of the window this season I suspect.

Never underestimate the danger of a cornered animal...

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Never underestimate the danger of a cornered animal...

 

[Armaan]

I'm very surprised at all the comments on this thread about how the rags could afford Kagawa or Hazard or Gaitan... but only the one. There is still a view that the rags can't afford to seriously invest.

I think you'll find that whenever the rags have been challenged for supremacy they have spent big-time to rectify it.

The rags business model is based totally on them being "the best". It's what sells the sponsorship deals, buys the merchandise all over the world, attracts the players.

If they became just another club, that business model would crumble within a couple of years. What self-respecting tourist or gloryhunter wants to support "just another club"?

They have to retain their position at the highest levels otherwise their current financial problems will seem miniscule in comparison should they ever fall behind City.

So I fully expect big bucks being spent this summer. Players will be sold, star names brought in. They can't afford to stand still. The much hyped "buying youngsters and developing them" will go out of the window this season I suspect.

Never underestimate the danger of a cornered animal...

Fully agree with you, Fergie knows he has to spend and tbh if he gets both Kagawa and Hazard they'll have a mind blowing attack next season.

 

[SuperSilva]

I'm very surprised at all the comments on this thread about how the rags could afford Kagawa or Hazard or Gaitan... but only the one. There is still a view that the rags can't afford to seriously invest.

I think you'll find that whenever the rags have been challenged for supremacy they have spent big-time to rectify it.

The rags business model is based totally on them being "the best". It's what sells the sponsorship deals, buys the merchandise all over the world, attracts the players.

If they became just another club, that business model would crumble within a couple of years. What self-respecting tourist or gloryhunter wants to support "just another club"?

They have to retain their position at the highest levels otherwise their current financial problems will seem miniscule in comparison should they ever fall behind City.

So I fully expect big bucks being spent this summer. Players will be sold, star names brought in. They can't afford to stand still. The much hyped "buying youngsters and developing them" will go out of the window this season I suspect.

Never underestimate the danger of a cornered animal ...

agreed, except the rags are not cornered animals. a team facing relegation like Wigan are cornered animals, the rampage they went on in the last 8 games! rags are desperate not to lose their handle on Prem dominance to of all clubs, City. They WERE top dog in the Prem League... but they want to make last season a blip cos if they lose this next season in all competitions to us again, its pretty much nail in coffin time and they know this.

I was just curious with all the debts people are speaking of where the money from a FFP point of view is coming from?

 

[Soulboy]

Never underestimate the danger of a cornered animal...

Don't be fooled by the floppy ears and doe eyes... they're evil bastards!

I almost got killed by one of them... the leg meat stuck in my throat and I almost choked!

 

[SuperSilva]

Never underestimate the danger of a cornered animal...

Don't be fooled by the floppy ears and doe eyes... they're evil bastards!

I almost got killed by one of them... the leg meat stuck in my throat and I almost choked!

lol!

 

[hgblue]

They are quoting <a class="postlink" href="http://www.le10sport.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.le10sport.com</a>, who are "reputabtle and relaibale" sources apparently?

http://www.le10sport.com/football/france/ligue1/hazard-avantage-manchester-united-63059

At PL he will be a player who is "very good" and not "great". I think he has chosen rags because he will be their star in the team, he will play the no. 10 role and he if that report is true that he is taking a lesser salary so he can "look like its not about the money". I'm just CONFUSED to the rags strong links with Gaitan, Kagawa and the rest... where the hell is this money coming from? Or maybe rags have done nothing but bluff!

Honestly, just like a lot of our fellow Blues have said on this thread, if he's decisive and scared of how many opportunities he'll get to start at city, he does not deserve a place in our team, because for him its ALL ABOUT HIM and not the club. he doesn't want to write history, he wants to be the centre of attention and he'll get it at rag central. On the other hand it would have been amazing to see him play in the skyblue and I think after this whole saga, I have more respect for players like Nasri!

I think Fergie has given him a "project" to take down the blues and win him the title one more time before he leaves or something like that and he prefers that speech. I guess he doesn't know what we've been though for sooo many years by the rags and their gloating on us. He should watch the clips from around the UK and world where neutrals were cheering us when we won the title cos they HATED if rags won it so they could be arrogant and dickheads again.

I feel sorry for him a little cos once he has signed he will fall immediately under all their arrogant and cocky image, and he will realise what most of the country and other clubs think of united... hated!! rant over ... thanks! BTW who was our next target after Hazard ?

I fear this post could be close to the truth. His comments about game time and playing in his preferred position seem to back this up, so imo he's chosen United. I'm not too bothered though, because I'm one of a handful on here who doesn't think Bale is 'over-rated', and I see him as being much closer to what we require than Hazard. So if losing out on Hazard means we go all out for Bale, then this could turn out to be a very hollow victory for Ferguson.

 

[Bobbies Black Bins]

Some drama queens on this massive and pointless thread are making out whoever signs this kid will be favourite for the title next season.

Well here is your reality check....we are favourites next season get a grip.

 

[mancboy123]

If you sign messi, if you sign ronaldo, that has a massive impact on your team, this kid could turn out to be a superstar, he could turn out to be a nothing, there is absolutely no guarantees with him.

 

[pride in battle]

Bale has to be a target, great player, young hungry just what were looking for.
Any doubters out there be prepared to eat your words if he comes to gods own club.

 

[Marvin]

We could have him without question I think if we had a care-free approach to paying wages like we did before. But the club has stamped down their foot now and won't go crazy on wages unless it's an established superstar from a big club. It seems like we've offered similar wages as the rags and Chelsea have when we all know we could "blow them out of the water" if we chose to.

If you put yourself in his shoes, I think you'd choose Utd. He'll play regularly there. I can understand our interest as we need more players to compete in the Cups too, but if you asked me to pick a 1st choice team if we had hazard, I'm not sure I'd pick him.

I hope we continue to bid for the top players but we'll have problems adding stars to our squad now, as they will look at our team, and wonder where they'll play. Better strategy to buy young hungry players like Hoillet

Not if they sign Kagawa. They are looking for quality but at a low cost, Kagawa is the cheaper option.

Teams can play with two creative midfielders. We played with Nasri, Silva and Tevez when the season ended. If City try and sign a midfielder, the player is going to look at the team and wonder where he is going to play. That's not arrogance, that's a fact.

If Utd signed Kagawa, they could still accomodate Hazard

 

[grunge]

If his comment about wanting the no 10 shirt is true then who is leaving or moving shirt number

City = Dzeko
utd = Rooney
Chelsea = Mata
Arsenal = Rvp<br /><br />-- Sat May 26, 2012 9:42 am --<br /><br />If his comment about wanting the no 10 shirt is true then who is leaving or moving shirt number

City = Dzeko
utd = Rooney
Chelsea = Mata
Arsenal = Rvp

 

[BibbyBlue85]

This transfer is so much like the Nasri deal it's untrue. All the british and french press had him nailed on for the Rags then bang he's having his medical with us and signs on the dotted line. We are the club that have courted him the most, we've invited him to the derby, we've shown him around the place and took him to view the property market around Manchester. Bobby has flown back from his holidays to get involved personally after already telling Hazard his plans for him and the club. We've done everything possible to show him the City way. Not only do we have some of the best players in the world on show, we also have the Title and Vincent Kompany who will all be contributing factors.

Instead of flapping we should sit back and let nature take its course, if he doesn't sign then he'll just have to watch in awe as we retain the title next season

 

[BlueCityfan]

If you put yourself in his shoes, I think you'd choose Utd. He'll play regularly there. I can understand our interest as we need more players to compete in the Cups too, but if you asked me to pick a 1st choice team if we had hazard, I'm not sure I'd pick him.

I hope we continue to bid for the top players but we'll have problems adding stars to our squad now, as they will look at our team, and wonder where they'll play. Better strategy to buy young hungry players like Hoillet

Not if they sign Kagawa. They are looking for quality but at a low cost, Kagawa is the cheaper option.

Teams can play with two creative midfielders. We played with Nasri, Silva and Tevez when the season ended. If City try and sign a midfielder, the player is going to look at the team and wonder where he is going to play. That's not arrogance, that's a fact.

If Utd signed Kagawa, they could still accomodate Hazard

I think Mancini could be looking at the same kind of line-up for next season. With Hazard replacing TEVEZ.

I still think we will sell Tevez. Only reason i can see Tevez staying is that no1 is prepared to pay enough.

 

[alky313]

If his comment about wanting the no 10 shirt is true then who is leaving or moving shirt number

City = Dzeko
utd = Rooney
Chelsea = Mata
Arsenal = Rvp

-- Sat May 26, 2012 9:42 am --

If his comment about wanting the no 10 shirt is true then who is leaving or moving shirt number

City = Dzeko
utd = Rooney
Chelsea = Mata
Arsenal = Rvp

Only Dzeko, maybe Mata seem like players who would switch numbers. Dzeko should be our number 9 anyway.

 

[dctid]

This transfer is so much like the Nasri deal it's untrue. All the british and french press had him nailed on for the Rags then bang he's having his medical with us and signs on the dotted line. We are the club that have courted him the most, we've invited him to the derby, we've shown him around the place and took him to view the property market around Manchester. Bobby has flown back from his holidays to get involved personally after already telling Hazard his plans for him and the club. We've done everything possible to show him the City way. Not only do we have some of the best players in the world on show, we also have the Title and Vincent Kompany who will all be contributing factors.

Instead of flapping we should sit back and let nature take its course, if he doesn't sign then he'll just have to watch in awe as we retain the title next season

Aint flappng and as i have said aint too fussed one way or another but there is one big big difference between this and the Nasri transfer in so far as Ferguson was very very clear many weeks before the transfer actually happened that Nasri had accepted another offer from anotheer club and much of the debate was centered on will he stay at Le Arse or will he come to City.

Rags have not ruled themselves which they would if they think he is going elsewhere as they wont want to look at bunch of wankers.

Personally i think he is going to the rags but would like him to come to City