Five years ago today....

[jimharri]

I always wondered how we would replace Fernandhinho. After a shaky start finding his feet……..wow!

The same question is now being asked re Rodri's replacement when the time comes.

 

[warpig]

The same question is now being asked re Rodri's replacement when the time comes.

I was thinking the exact same thing when I was typing

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I"d have preferred Del Boy

 

[normskih]

Is that the one who plays in midfield?

I think he’s the one some on this forum said he’s too slow for the Premier league, instead of giving a player time to settle into the speed of this league.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Exactly why we shouldn’t dismiss players after 6 months.

Nathan Ake agrees

 

[davyhulme blue]

Hopefully this transfer still works out for us

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

Jurys still out for me. Can't pass, can't tackle, doesn't score enough goals and his assist record is shocking! And don't get me started on his positional sense. I still feel Phillips is a better option and I hope that Pep comes to his senses soon.

 

[eastmanc]

The same question is now being asked re Rodri's replacement when the time comes.

Who, Kalvin Phillips, no.:-)

 

[KS55]

Exactly why we shouldn’t dismiss players after 6 months.

New league, new country, new coach, new team. They should always be given time to adjust. Is there a better midfielder than Rodri anywhere in the world?
Having said that, I was doubtful about Akanje to start with. Shows what I know. Bargain of the century! I find it best just to trust Txiki and Pep.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

We paid €70m for him, by the way. Using today's exchange rate (haven't got the rate from that day), that's just over £59m.

Bargain at twice the price. He paid that fee with his CL final goal, so everythin' else we got for nowt!