It's Quiet 17 - Glory Thread

[Nails]

Harwood-Bellis could be the 4th choice CB if Ake goes. He won’t be, but I see no reason why not.

Hes England u21 captain and now had 2 years of mans football at Anderlect, Stoke and Blackburn under his belt. Had couple years training under Pep already so knows the Pep style and what’s expected.

Wouldn’t be the worst option In my view.

far too slow

 

[footballmanager]

why is half the squad seemingly moving on

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

why is half the squad seemingly moving on

We need a refresh pep said as much.

 

[Academica]

If Ake does go, I hope we bring in an experienced, older player who won't mind sitting on the bench most of the time but will be dependable when called upon. Can also support the youth players being integrated into the team.

I know just the man, enter Phil (the face) Jones.

 

[wattle]

why is half the squad seemingly moving on

I think you'll find they're probably not

 

[bumbleblue]

I know just the man, enter Phil (the face) Jones.

Him or JFE ?? Gotta be ! ;-)

 

[DeBlueLou]

Chelsea gotta pay over the top for Ake and I’d guess City would just use that cash on Pau Torres clause and move on. Neither Bellis nor Mbete are ready for the responsibility Ake had last season when the cbs started dropping with injuries

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

For anything over 50m we should sell Ake. I like him but he's never going to be a starter here and while a good squad player, is a bit too injury prone for my liking. I also don't think we need 2 left footed centre backs, as Dias is better on the left, but we'd probably end up replacing him with another left footer anyway.

I hope it's not Pau Torres though. I really don't rate him that highly. There's a reason no top teams have touched him despite a relatively low release clause IMO. Bring me Kounde or Fofana.

 

[Brewster's millions]

I know just the man, enter Phil (the face) Jones.

If he signed for us and started playing great, I think that would actually finish off a lot of United fans.

 

[Cobwebcat]

Starting to feel more like revolution than evolution this window.

Im sure the quality will increase overall, but even though I have faith in Pep to get so many newbies working together quickly, I am starting to get a little concerned with the numbers if anyone else leaves after Jesus and Raz.

I don’t get Soriano saying we only have one more incoming that can’t be correct?

Letting everyone that wants to go leave for a good price is one thing but we have to get replacements at some point.

Im sure our squad will look fine come 1st September but, despite having got some early deals done, it’s looking like we still have as much work as ever to do.

Im sort of puzzled and excited in equal measure.