It's Quiet thread 14 - 'do one' edition

[not my fault!]

Bit of an upgrade on TOJ...

so she’ll be over for the matches Yeh? I’ve a spare next to me if she needs it.

 

[bumbleblue]

Bit of an upgrade on TOJ...

She’ll be fucking freezing if she ever rocks up at The Etihad.

 

[pudge]

Bit of an upgrade on TOJ...

To be fair, name your child that and what do you expect her to be

 

[Kennedy_probably_has]

She’ll be fucking freezing if she ever rocks up at The Etihad.

bet she won't get hassle from the blokes behind telling her to sit down all game either

 

[Robinho's Subbuteo]

She’ll be fucking freezing if she ever rocks up at The Etihad.

The Messihad?

 

[LongsightM13]

bet she won't get hassle from the blokes behind telling her to sit down all game either

Hahahaha!

 

[kaz7]

Did you read it? I think it’s a pretty good article.

Statement: City’s problem is defence: TRUE

Statement: City’s weakness is without the ball: TRUE

Messi is not known for running his ass off in games anymore and press the opposition, so no matter how excellent he is at attack, our pressing would get worse with him on the field, something a side like Liverpool could take advantage off. On the positive side, Messi with his insane skills will probably unlock most teams we’ll face.

If he in fact join us, it’ll be VERY interesting to see how Guardiola would handle Messi when realizing we’re lacking press up front. Can we expect him to run his legs off until he’s 35?

Messi is a wonderful footballer, but not all of his attributes will be beneficial.

Stop worrying about getting a defender,it will be sorted
Messi will be rejuvinated by his move and freedom ,he will have runners all over the place

 

[Maly]

bet she won't get hassle from the blokes behind telling her to sit down all game either

They’ll all be shouting bend down

 

[DenisLawBackHeel74]

But Messi doesn't need any brinkmanship.

He's consulted UEFA, FIFA and the law firm who wrote the contract, and they all told him he could cancel his contract, so he did.

not him, them.

it’s difficult to know the truth of the discussions but I would think that Messi has the upper hand since I read only weakness coming out of Barca......things such as Barto only willing to meet to discuss contract extension says much about the strength (or lack of it) of their position. Then constant references to the €700M release....it’s unrealistic...we all know it is. Barca need to move the narrative on...

Other aspect is reputation/legacy.....Barca need to come out of this with minimal reputational damage, Messi has won that PR war and has a good narrative around how he tried to compromise .... that’s why we all keep hearing about his willingness to meet the board, wants a ‘good exit’.....Barto now looking uncompromising/unreasonable

Barto has been badly advised (If at all) and now has himself and board in a weaker position imo....we’ll see what happens but my guess is a deal gets done above Barto that saves Barca reputation and acknowledges the services of a club legend.....the right way

 

[LongsightM13]

To be fair, name your child that and what do you expect her to be

Imagine if she married Ansu Fati?