That’s a bit harsh. Yes he can be very frustrating but he is still a class player. I also think he will benfit greatly from having someone like Haaland upfront.
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That’s a bit harsh. Yes he can be very frustrating but he is still a class player. I also think he will benfit greatly from having someone like Haaland upfront.
I think signing an 18 year old for 100m is putting way too much pressure on the kid. The fee needs to be set low enough to blend in with other top talents e.g. 20% above the most spent on an English 21 year old.. whatever that is.
Alvarez for example imo has very little pressure on him.
Even Haaland can point to a very reasonable fee and wages not to dissimilar to KDB.
In addition to Grealish adapting to our style he has the 100M fee to contend with too. Had it been 75m I'm not sure he'd be scrutinised quite as much.
Palmer has zero pressure so I hope we see much more of him and others from the academy if they are similarly as promising.
So imo if we can't at least disguise Bellinghim'S signing (swap deal plus cash) then I'd go for someone older, more experienced and more ready for the mental challenge.
Alvarez for example imo has very little pressure on him.
Even Haaland can point to a very reasonable fee and wages not to dissimilar to KDB.
In addition to Grealish adapting to our style he has the 100M fee to contend with too. Had it been 75m I'm not sure he'd be scrutinised quite as much.
Palmer has zero pressure so I hope we see much more of him and others from the academy if they are similarly as promising.
So imo if we can't at least disguise Bellinghim'S signing (swap deal plus cash) then I'd go for someone older, more experienced and more ready for the mental challenge.
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I didn't see class last night mate, i havent seen class for 80% of the last two seasons. There's not many 'class' players who cant control the football and miss sitter after sitter.That’s a bit harsh. Yes he can be very frustrating but he is still a class player. I also think he will benfit greatly from having someone like Haaland upfront.
Personally think it's time for both parties to go their separate ways. Thank him for his services to our club but allow him to seek newer pastures.
Shambles if true.
Talking out of his arse as usual. Read between the lines, the imposter doesn't know anything. If Pep wanted him to stay, he wouldn't have benched him for Ferran.
Gabriel
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Shambles if true.
On the basis of last night, undoubtedly, but if we are moving back to a football where the ball is moved up and down the park more and there is greater space, then perhaps not.
From looking at his history, I'm also convinced that Sterling is the kind of player that does much better the moment he resolves his contract situations.
Shambles if true.
If Pep wants it then fair enough but then I hope it means that by not bringing in an extra player we also allow youth a chance to shine. Palmer Palmer Palmer McAtee Palmer.
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No, as afar as I can tell we are still open to an extension, and for good reason.I didn't see class last night mate, i havent seen class for 80% of the last two seasons. There's not many 'class' players who cant control the football and miss sitter after sitter.
Personally think it's time for both parties to go their separate ways. Thank him for his services to our club but allow him to seek newer pastures.
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Shambles if true.
I don't see any available wingers capable of replacing Sterling's ability to create space for other attackers, he's pretty unique in this regard. And Haaland will definitely need these holes to sprint into.
I think we'll be far less dependant on Raz' finishing and might let him focus on his strongest qualities - dribbling, moving oppo's defenders and pressing work
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He has been nowhere near as bad as some seem to think, and I this the addition of a centre forward will see him back to and maybe surpassing his form with Aguero. We might have to let him go but am sure we'd much prefer not to need to replace him.I don't see any available wingers capable of replacing Sterling's ability to create space for other attackers, he's pretty unique in this regard. And Haaland will definitely need these holes to sprint into.
I think we'll be far less dependant on Raz' finishing and might let him focus on his strongest qualities - dribbling, moving oppo's defenders and pressing work
Jude is an absolute warrior!He plays with the apparent experience and mentality of a 30 year old veteran, with the ability to boot.
Beautiful touch, instinct to arrive in the box (as Pep says, you don’t be in the box, you arrive in the box!), works like an absolute dog up and down the midfield, great passing range. And all this at 18 years old (19 in the summer).