Elliot Anderson | Opening bid rejected (p189)

[roach3]

Rags getting giddy with pep leaving saying Anderson won’t come with no pep.

 

[Skrastins]

Rags getting giddy with pep leaving saying Anderson won’t come with no pep.

TinBridge already ranting

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Rags getting giddy with pep leaving saying Anderson won’t come with no pep.

Especially with them now having the vastly experienced and world renowned Micheal Carrick at the helm.

Deluded doesn't even start to describe the numb fuckers !

 

[Citi-leaks]

I think everyone's gone a bit doolally with this lad. He's a decent passer of a football, and would be a decent addition to most teams, but when the bidding war starts going nearer 120m, then I am out.

In my experience, at every world cup, there is always players that stands out and then all of a sudden everyone wants to sign them instead. That Ederson fella who plays for Brazil, I think people will be thrapping themselves over him. And then some bloke from Mexico or Uruguay. It will happen.

So I think it is best to keep the old power dry on Anderson, until you can see the entire picture.

 

[decmancity]

I think everyone's gone a bit doolally with this lad. He's a decent passer of a football, and would be a decent addition to most teams, but when the bidding war starts going nearer 120m, then I am out.

In my experience, at every world cup, there is always players that stands out and then all of a sudden everyone wants to sign them instead. That Ederson fella who plays for Brazil, I think people will be thrapping themselves over him. And then some bloke from Mexico or Uruguay. It will happen.

So I think it is best to keep the old power dry on Anderson, until you can see the entire picture.

I mean the lad has played 50 games this year, all to probably a 7/10 minimum.

Not sure what the World Cup has to do with anything Anderson.

I can't see City falling into the trap that other clubs do when as you say there is a breakout in the World Cup. We will want our business done before any player even gets to the US given we have a pre season starting two weeks after the final.

 

[Gabriel]

he resembles Milner alot tho

In terms of utility and dependability, the most Milner-like player is arguably Brighton’s Hinshelwood. If we want someone that can play effectively in a variety of positions, his would be a sensible signing.

 

[FinallyGoodwin]

I think everyone's gone a bit doolally with this lad. He's a decent passer of a football, and would be a decent addition to most teams, but when the bidding war starts going nearer 120m, then I am out.

In my experience, at every world cup, there is always players that stands out and then all of a sudden everyone wants to sign them instead. That Ederson fella who plays for Brazil, I think people will be thrapping themselves over him. And then some bloke from Mexico or Uruguay. It will happen.

So I think it is best to keep the old power dry on Anderson, until you can see the entire picture.

Genuinely known as one of the things not to do.

Don't get me wrong, can definitely pick a few gems but putting your whole transfer strategy on hold to see what might happen in the world cup is not the way.

Not to mention, the targets will have been identified many many months ago, they won't be holding off just to see what's about this summer.

 

[ALDN_Ko]

I mean the lad has played 50 games this year, all to probably a 7/10 minimum.

Not sure what the World Cup has to do with anything Anderson.

I can't see City falling into the trap that other clubs do when as you say there is a breakout in the World Cup. We will want our business done before any player even gets to the US given we have a pre season starting two weeks after the final.

The only player we’ve ever fallen into the international trap for was Grealish. Olmo was better in the 2024 Euros and we got linked with him after every game yet the rumours were always denied promptly. I think we learned our lesson.

 

[decmancity]

The only player we’ve ever fallen into the international trap for was Grealish. Olmo was better in the 2024 Euros and we got linked with him after every game yet the rumours were always denied promptly. I think we learned our lesson.

DId we?

We bought Grealish based on his body of work for Villa, hes never done anything for England as far as I can remember.

I dont think Olmo ever wanted it, always wanted to go back to Barca.

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

I think everyone's gone a bit doolally with this lad. He's a decent passer of a football, and would be a decent addition to most teams, but when the bidding war starts going nearer 120m, then I am out.

In my experience, at every world cup, there is always players that stands out and then all of a sudden everyone wants to sign them instead. That Ederson fella who plays for Brazil, I think people will be thrapping themselves over him. And then some bloke from Mexico or Uruguay. It will happen.

So I think it is best to keep the old power dry on Anderson, until you can see the entire picture.

Pretty sure we will see if the management agree with your approach.

I suspect however that they will have done their due diligence and scouting of him and his performances during the season.

I also suspect that the club will wish to do their business early in order to sort out the arrangements in good time for next season,

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

The worst thing to do is buy someone on the back of a couple of games in a tournament. James Rodriguez anyone? And that Jensen fella who scored his first goal in living memory and the tarquins signed him.

 

[Uglyassin]

The worst thing to do is buy someone on the back of a couple of games in a tournament. James Rodriguez anyone? And that Jensen fella who scored his first goal in living memory and the tarquins signed him.

Poborsky too Martin Dahlin !

 

[Citi-leaks]

Pretty sure we will see if the management agree with your approach.

I suspect however that they will have done their due diligence and scouting of him and his performances during the season.

I also suspect that the club will wish to do their business early in order to sort out the arrangements in good time for next season,

Thing is, if Anderson goes into a bidding war, and it will with Marinakis holding all the cards. It could end up being 125m. And then lets say the rags get Tonali and Tchouaméni for the same money, then who got the better deal done in the end?

 

[decmancity]

Thing is, if Anderson goes into a bidding war, and it will with Marinakis holding all the cards. It could end up being 125m. And then lets say the rags get Tonali and Tchouaméni for the same money, then who got the better deal done in the end?

Who is the bidding war with?

There is not a chance in hell Viana is going to get out foxed on a transfer by scruffy Jim.

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

Thing is, if Anderson goes into a bidding war, and it will with Marinakis holding all the cards. It could end up being 125m. And then lets say the rags get Tonali and Tchouaméni for the same money, then who got the better deal done in the end?

Will not be any bidding war involving us. Anderson holds the cards, not Marinakis. He is the one who signs or doesn't sign. If he runs his contract down , Forest get nothing and they cannot afford that.

 

[kingn6]

Poborsky too Martin Dahlin !

El Hadj Diouf beats them all.Dahlin I have spoken to about his days at Rovers there is more to that story. Martin scored 50 goals in 106 games for Mönchengladbach

 

[handsofstone]

Thing is, if Anderson goes into a bidding war, and it will with Marinakis holding all the cards. It could end up being 125m. And then lets say the rags get Tonali and Tchouaméni for the same money, then who got the better deal done in the end?

The "better deal" only applies if its the best deal for us

I'd rather the one player we desperately want than 2 players we didnt just to stop another team from improving


Every deal is a risk, there are no guarantees in football

Tchouaméni took a few years to get up to the level Madrid required, and honestly the fact he is available shows that they think hes someone they can improve on.

Tonali vs Anderson, I'd take either thin they're both great additions, whos better I dont know. Tonali's injury record is greater risk for me.

But regarding your original point Tonali is gonna cost what Anderson is, and Tchouaméni wont be cheap either seems fee sof £60m/£70m branded about

 

[dadnlad]

I completely agree mate. Losing my hair at every game as I watch it.

I refuse to believe that they can't do it, for some reason they do not. Marmoush and Haaland spend the entire game with their hands out asking for passes and our entire defence and midfield see it and turn to face the other way.

good job managers off then

 

[blueparrot]

Thing is, if Anderson goes into a bidding war, and it will with Marinakis holding all the cards. It could end up being 125m. And then lets say the rags get Tonali and Tchouaméni for the same money, then who got the better deal done in the end?

If Anderson is the player we want and the club are happy to pay then it’s simple ,us.

 

[Uglyassin]

El Hadj Diouf beats them all.Dahlin I have spoken to about his days at Rovers there is more to that story. Martin scored 50 goals in 106 games for Mönchengladbach

Ahh of course….he scored on his debut, and all the scousers thought they found the new Robbie Fowler