No you don't understand, it's all because upsetting United fans would create media attention. We have only United to thank for all our post-takeover success.
isn't that right, @almir
Silly little things like the stadium, infrastructure, established fan base and dirt cheap price because Thaksin needed a get out are all secondary to Mansour just wanting to wind up United fans in the media.
I've heard it from the horses mouth that WE used it as a major selling point when pitching to mansours lot, so you may want to back off that stance a tad mate. As my source was someone who signed the deal, I'm sure you'll still try say it's not the case.
It is my impression that Pep can at most silence critics amongst City fans - all though I am sure some moaners will only go quiet temporarily. With regards the rest of the world Pep is winning new critics with every transfer :-) On German website the tenor seems to be that Pep is just a checkbook coach, who can only buy success, and in reality is not a very good coach. The outrage over City's transfer policy is big and as usual our spending this and the previous years is exaggerated. People seems to simply ignore that we are spending money we actually have and will earn. There is no recognition that City is one of the richest clubs in the world and is not financed by HH Sheik Mansour any more. It is a pleasure to watch, and I personally can't wait for the reactions if we are going to spend another 150 million pounds as Tolmie suggested earlier today.If we get Alexis and LCB, and manage to offload the further outgoings you've listed then Txiki really has silenced his critics. Its easy saying he had the money to do it but you still need the contacts and the know how to get the players in through the door.
This is a line I have only ever heard rags trot out.
Mostly because it's provably bullshit, he was actively looking for a PL club and tried to buy Newcastle before us.
It is my impression that Pep can at most silence critics amongst City fans - all though I am sure some moaners will only go quiet temporarily. With regards the rest of the world Pep is winning new critics with every transfer :-) On German website the tenor seems to be that Pep is just a checkbook coach, who can only buy success, and in reality is not a very good coach. The outrage over City's transfer policy is big and as usual our spending this and the previous years is exaggerated. People seems to simply ignore that we are spending money we actually have and will earn. There is no recognition that City is one of the richest clubs in the world and is not financed by HH Sheik Mansour any more. It is a pleasure to watch, and I personally can't wait for the reactions if we are going to spend another 150 million pounds as Tolmie suggested earlier today.
Sorry I saw you meant Txiki. Well the same goes for him as for Pep :-)
So antagonising United and getting media attention from their supporters was the only reason, the main reason we are currently owned by Mansour today, as almir is saying, or was it just another incidental?
If that's what you heard, that the only reason he owns us is United, I'll bow to your greater knowledge.
Haha, I thought about posting that one and the one where the poster ends it with "I hope this makes it to Bluemoon" as they are both equally bile-filled.