Been patently clear I am not talking about the fee number, I am talking about the threat of punishment used as leverage
You'd think a reasonable City fan would comprehend I have pointed out that Pep is unlikely to punish Eric by sitting him for a year. There would be consequences I doubt he would want to entertain
He won’t punish him or anyone for that matter. He’s reiterated that countless times before in relation to all players who do not want to be with him: leave. Garcia is no different. That’s professional courtesy. At the same time, you seem to downplay the discourtesy your club has shown him. From an outsider, it appears unnecessarily disrespectful to him, and I can perhaps understand why he will continue his international odyssey after his time with us.@Gabriel No question but that way also sidesteps the very real club bond both know full well too - something only players like Eric & Pep can appreciate. Pep knows the pull of going into the Barca first team, he would've preferred it came later I am sure for Garcia but at the end of the day he understands. It's why I contend, the Pep I have come to know, would not cross that line in terms of punishment. It'd be out of character on top of the rest
It’d be out of character for Barcelona to buy a player without openly tapping them up via the media. UTTER FUCKING CUNTS@Gabriel No question but that way also sidesteps the very real club bond both know full well too - something only players like Eric & Pep can appreciate. Pep knows the pull of going into the Barca first team, he would've preferred it came later I am sure for Garcia but at the end of the day he understands. It's why I contend, the Pep I have come to know, would not cross that line in terms of punishment. It'd be out of character on top of the rest
Not playing a player for non sporting reasons is a undeserved punishment and not only as a former player & product of La Masia himself it is viewed as cynical & negative. That sort of line is bad enough for someone of Pep's character to cross in the first place but against his own club too? You think Figo was treated badly?
It could be that bad. As I say, I struggle to see it getting there but that would be my only stress about the eventual return of the player. He's coming and it's only a matter of when & for how much. Tarnishing your favorite son legacy is priceless too
Puke@Gabriel No question but that way also sidesteps the very real club bond both know full well too - something only players like Eric & Pep can appreciate. Pep knows the pull of going into the Barca first team, he would've preferred it came later I am sure for Garcia but at the end of the day he understands. It's why I contend, the Pep I have come to know, would not cross that line in terms of punishment. It'd be out of character on top of the rest
Ooh what consequences?
Loving the idea being espoused by one particularly arrogant sod on here that Pep not allowing Barca to sign Garcia will hurt his reputation with the Barca fans...
Yes he won them everything, ushered in a golden age for the club, and developed the greatest player they have ever seen. BUT if he doesn't unprofessionally allow a 19 year old "cuntera" kid go back for free, his reputation will be damaged beyond measure. Oh how fickle these supposedly die-hard fans are...
No, I’ve been clear and consistent with what that line in the sand is
Not playing a player for non sporting reasons is a undeserved punishment and not only as a former player & product of La Masia himself it is viewed as cynical & negative. That sort of line is bad enough for someone of Pep's character to cross in the first place but against his own club too? You think Figo was treated badly?
It could be that bad. As I say, I struggle to see it getting there but that would be my only stress about the eventual return of the player. He's coming and it's only a matter of when & for how much. Tarnishing your favorite son legacy is priceless too
@Gabriel No question but that way also sidesteps the very real club bond both know full well too - something only players like Eric & Pep can appreciate. Pep knows the pull of going into the Barca first team, he would've preferred it came later I am sure for Garcia but at the end of the day he understands. It's why I contend, the Pep I have come to know, would not cross that line in terms of punishment. It'd be out of character on top of the rest
Been patently clear I am not talking about the fee number, I am talking about the threat of punishment used as leverage