Neville Kneville
Well-Known Member
The only thing I would put back to you is we may have a different definition of criticism
Well maybe, but I don't think the club is being run so perfectly as some folks are suggesting.
The only thing I would put back to you is we may have a different definition of criticism
The recruitment this window has been blown off course by the weeks spent in the fruitless pursuit of Messi and in trying to prise Koulibaly from Napoli when we all know that De Laurentiis would give no ground over the fee. Foolish recruitment strategies from the start, both of them. The rebuild of our ageing squad should have been addressed before the first game of the season. Still time of course to bring new players in but there are serious squad weaknesses before we get our season up and running. We need at least 2 quality signings before the close of the window.
With no crowds and restricted money from tv and sponsorship at the moment many clubs would welcome €60 million from a source that can afford it no problem. They are going to hold out for more as they know we have it. But nearer the window closing I'm sure that they will take it as options close down. I think this is true of all our transfer targets. Overpay and get them now or wait for a couple of weeks and see how receptive the seller is. We got a couple of good transfers done early in any case.
Last season's Premier League really wasn't up to much.Fergie didn't face the same competition now prevalent in the league
remember that Liverpool didn't sign anyone until the week after their first game, probably shit a brick when they sneaked the 3 points relying on 2 penalties. I wouldn't be surprised if Mondays performance is what might get balls rolling
Nor does the fact we haven't tried toEvery season City spend an average of £80m on players. The finance must be there. We have the highest revenues in English football. We have no debt. We have a very wealthy owner.
The suggestion that Manchester City can not afford to replace Kompany does not stand up.
Eh?Last season's Premier League really wasn't up to much.
The apex predator should prosper in an environment like that.Think people need to appreciate the climate we are in a bit more. Clubs are losing money by the day and understandably are digging their heels in more than they usually would. They are doing this because them replacing certain players will be difficult too both in terms of finances and availability and the fact other clubs will be doing the same to them. Our "not gonna pay over the odds" transfer ethos may need to change just for this window as unprecidented times warrant unprecedented measures. Bournmouth were desperete after being relegated and Valencia are in real trouble financially. They couldn't afford to play games so sold to us quick. I think those deals have set a bar though for peoples expectations Deals will come but I have a feeling we will se them a few days before the window closes as clubs will start to buckle in negotiations as time starts to run out to bring cash in.