Girona Thread - 2023/24

[Afganitia]

81 points to end the season. Not bad at all! Second half we got 33 points "only", but still, fantastic job done by the club!

 

[decmancity]

Good to see Aleix doing well but a big blow for Girona already.

 

[Gabriel]

Not directly connected, but Manu Garcia was playing for Aris at the weekend in their 1-0 loss to Panathinaikos in the Greek Cup Final.

 

[Josh_D]

Not directly connected, but Manu Garcia was playing for Aris at the weekend in their 1-0 loss to Panathinaikos in the Greek Cup Final.

I check up on some of the old academy lads myself. Cheers for this

 

[Blue Til Death]

I was at their parade last night, it was great, very family oriented and not a pissed up numpty in sight.. They had bands on from about 6pm.. Had a great time..

 

[KS55]

Portu’s brilliant burst seals Girona’s top-four fairytale in the perfect way | Sid Lowe

Michel’s team of misfits showed against Barcelona why they deserve their plaudits despite the big blue elephant in the room

www.theguardian.com

"Red Bull managed, Uefa accepting multiclub ownership elsewhere. But Girona will have to show that City do not run the club and there will be no deals between themselves. Savinho, officially owned by fellow CFG club Troyes, has already signed for City; he cannot now return on loan, and it’s unclear what will happen with right-back Couto, who is on City’s books. There may have to be boardroom changes too, which those connected to CFG – Ingo Bank, John MacBeath and Simon Cliff – likely to leave."

I think CFG have had discussions with UEFA who appear to be relaxed about the situation provided CFG make certain changes. Note: technically it is not about City at all, but our mutual owners. Let’s hope they get it right. If they fail, Girona would have to drop down to the Europa league, which would be a shame and piss their supporters off. Other CFG targets might look askance if that happened.

 

[decmancity]

 

[117 M34]

Etihad will pay 2m.
How much will sheikh mansour pay?

 

[Asa's left peg]

Etihad will pay 2m.
How much will sheikh mansour pay?

I'll just email Simon Pearce, to clear it up.

 

[Scaley]

Etihad will pay 2m.
How much will sheikh mansour pay?

Just ask the millions of opposition fans who are all experts on our finances….apparently.

 

[Vienna_70]

And, as Girona is now a Champions League club, the value of any sponsorship deal will be greatly enhanced, I would have thought.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

And, as Girona is now a Champions League club, the value of any sponsorship deal will be greatly enhanced, I would have thought.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

This will be Pep’s next and last club.

It’s Catalonian,part owned by his brother and part of CFG.

He will relish the opportunity to take on the ‘big’ clubs, particularly FC Franco.

It’s right up Pep’s street.

 

[feedmpenzaandhewillscore]

And, as Girona is now a Champions League club, the value of any sponsorship deal will be greatly enhanced, I would have thought.

£2 million per season ain’t a lot when City get £75 million, surely Mansour should be banging a lot more finances through the back door vis Etihad.

 

[KS55]

£2 million per season ain’t a lot when City get £75 million, surely Mansour should be banging a lot more finances through the back door vis Etihad.

Look for the emails. If Mansour drops a pile of cash on Etihad and they use it for sponsorship, that’s fine but the redshirts will complain about us.

 

[cptaidan88]

This will be Pep’s next and last club.

It’s Catalonian,part owned by his brother and part of CFG.

He will relish the opportunity to take on the ‘big’ clubs, particularly FC Franco.

It’s right up Pep’s street.

No chance. NYCFC or a national team only options I can envisage.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

No chance. NYCFC or a national team only options I can envisage.

Every Chance.

 

[decmancity]

Looks like Dobvyk is going to Atletico. I know it's to be expected but still A real shame as they are being gutted straight away.

 

[Josh_D]

Looks like Dobvyk is going to Atletico. I know it's to be expected but still A real shame as they are being gutted straight away.

No surprise. The players would have to be patient to allow the club grow to the point where they can earn bigger wages. As that’s not possible straight away, you’re more likely to get them going to different team.

Would’ve been interesting to see if they’d have done the same if they won the league. Ah well. Tis a shame as you said. Quite a number of loanee’s and they’re definitely losing first team players. Being in the champions league may prove to be somewhat detrimental. Only time will tell.

 

[decmancity]

No surprise. The players would have to be patient to allow the club grow to the point where they can earn bigger wages. As that’s not possible straight away, you’re more likely to get them going to different team.

Would’ve been interesting to see if they’d have done the same if they won the league. Ah well. Tis a shame as you said. Quite a number of loanee’s and they’re definitely losing first team players. Being in the champions league may prove to be somewhat detrimental. Only time will tell.

The money from the CL and even sales of Aleix and Dobvyk etc will secure their future for a long time which is good and its a real test for Michel and his team to replinish the squad and give it a real go next year.