You wouldn't put a penny on us finishing top 4, you said. Sound like you are pretty convinced. What a fanny.
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If the rot continues what happens ?
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You wouldn't put a penny on us finishing top 4, you said. Sound like you are pretty convinced. What a fanny.
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You wouldn't put a penny on us finishing top 4, you said. Sound like you are pretty convinced. What a fanny.
It is currently the worst value bet I've ever seen in my life to be fair. Nobody should take 1/6 on us finishing in the top 4 at the moment, no matter how strong your faith. It's up there with the worst price I've ever seen in any market ever.
If the rot continues then we will finish mid-table. We will pick up enough points along the way not to slide closer to the bottom than that - although no doubt there will be some speculation along the way.
Decisions will need to be made in December/January whether we bring in some players to shore up this season - or if there is someone who is part of the major rebuild who could be brought in. In my mind a ball-winning midfielder is the priority.
Mid-table then gives a couple of possibilities - if we can make it into the CL play-offs, and we began to piece together some form - we become dangerous. And if Pep was able to prioritise the CL then who knows what could happen? - It would be so funny to finish 24th in the league format whilst Liverpool sail through unbeaten and then go on and win it! But I know I'm dreaming - more likely is a two legged defeat to Brest.
But that would give space to rebuild in the summer (despite the distraction of the Club World Cup) and a fresh start in August - perhaps without European football, or in the Conference and able to rest key players like Chelsea are doing this season.
The disparities in wealth and the kudos amongst players that we have built up in the last 10 years means that a total drop-off is unlikely. Just look at the way that Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea have been able to recover from lean years - or that Tottenham or United can still be treated as if they are potential champions. We will remain an attractive club to come to and the leadership know the formula.
And what will Pep do in all that? He won't want to leave things in this situation. And he will want to prove that he can rebuild - yet I can also see him getting frustrated with a situation he is struggling to control. Perhaps FA Cup winners, European & World Champions would give him a nice treble to finish on?
We can but dream :-)
Decisions will need to be made in December/January whether we bring in some players to shore up this season - or if there is someone who is part of the major rebuild who could be brought in. In my mind a ball-winning midfielder is the priority.
Mid-table then gives a couple of possibilities - if we can make it into the CL play-offs, and we began to piece together some form - we become dangerous. And if Pep was able to prioritise the CL then who knows what could happen? - It would be so funny to finish 24th in the league format whilst Liverpool sail through unbeaten and then go on and win it! But I know I'm dreaming - more likely is a two legged defeat to Brest.
But that would give space to rebuild in the summer (despite the distraction of the Club World Cup) and a fresh start in August - perhaps without European football, or in the Conference and able to rest key players like Chelsea are doing this season.
The disparities in wealth and the kudos amongst players that we have built up in the last 10 years means that a total drop-off is unlikely. Just look at the way that Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea have been able to recover from lean years - or that Tottenham or United can still be treated as if they are potential champions. We will remain an attractive club to come to and the leadership know the formula.
And what will Pep do in all that? He won't want to leave things in this situation. And he will want to prove that he can rebuild - yet I can also see him getting frustrated with a situation he is struggling to control. Perhaps FA Cup winners, European & World Champions would give him a nice treble to finish on?
We can but dream :-)
It is currently the worst value bet I've ever seen in my life to be fair. Nobody should take 1/6 on us finishing in the top 4 at the moment, no matter how strong your faith. It's up there with the worst price I've ever seen in any market ever.
That wasn't really the point of his metaphor, not in the context of all above.
But tbf I knew the guy is consistently a total arsehole, it was my mistake trying engage in any capacity never mind in good faith.
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"good faith"??...you've called him a "fanny" and an "arsehole" during the discussion..wouldn't like to encounter your definition of "bad faith"!!That wasn't really the point of his metaphor, not in the context of all above.
But tbf I knew the guy is consistently a total arsehole, it was my mistake trying engage in any capacity never mind in good faith.
hilts
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I wouldn't bet on it but nice and slowly for the last timeYou wouldn't put a penny on us finishing top 4, you said. Sound like you are pretty convinced. What a fanny.
It doesn't mean it won't happen
Off you pop
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Having been a fan for over 62 years, and given the owners have invested so much in and around the stadium, this is a temporary setback. There was a much bigger one after Joe Mercer left. It might take a few transfer windows and a decent successor to Pep, but I can’t see City selling up.
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I ain't pining for him.What has he won, compared to our players?
To be in Pep's side you also have to have the right temperament and the right attitude, especially when not playing.
In any case, he's gone and not coming back.
Though I suppose some never got over Sane leaving so there's probably a good number of years left for those pining for Palmer...
And clearly never said I did.
Fellow poster said he had an attitude problem.
I said an attitude of wanting to win.
Football world is full of players mate that want to win but never won anything.
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exactly...........the reds are all giddy thinking it's the end of the sky blues.Having been a fan for over 62 years, and given the owners have invested so much in and around the stadium, this is a temporary setback. There was a much bigger one after Joe Mercer left. It might take a few transfer windows and a decent successor to Pep, but I can’t see City selling up.
Remind you of a song?
hilts
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I knew the guy was an arsehole but tried to engage in good faith? course you did sweetie.That wasn't really the point of his metaphor, not in the context of all above.
But tbf I knew the guy is consistently a total arsehole, it was my mistake trying engage in any capacity never mind in good faith.
So basically you piled in with preconceptions and weren't big enough to admit you were wrong.
As you can't debate in good faith nor use common sense when it's pointed out to you I think it's better you don't bother me in future, as you have also used abusive language twice I will reply in kind.
Use the ignore button you happy clappy fucknut.