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

[chesterbells]

Mainly because I’ve just watched Bayern put 8 past a Barcelona team with Messi wandering around waiting for the ball to be delivered to him. His work rate and commitment to the cause were negligible.

You’re not seriously going to judge him based mainly on that match are you? And even if you did, for the first quarter, before the eventual outcome became plainly obvious, he was decent. Once things changed in the game, and especially if he already had deeper issues at the club anyway, if think to base your view on whether we should buy him based on the latter part of that game is a tad short-sighted. Not very, er, holistic, as Jim would say.

 

[manimanc]

Why can't people see that his game isn't about running up and down the flanks or going box to box.

His game is all about playing at quick bursts, for 50% of a match he's either stood still or walking, he isn't on his toes all match or closing the back line down. The way he plays he could carry on til he's 40.

He stays between the lines of midfield and attack all the time, he always finds space and is devastating in the 18 yard box. If we get him only for a year he will absolutely boss this league.

 

[chesterbells]

Weve seen many a player who's been exceptional in other countries come here and struggle.
Messi would last about 2 years and with the pace of this league, at his age I think would potentially struggle.

You’re not really thinking holistically Jim, about what this signing would bring to the club.

 

[HolisticJim]

You’re not really thinking holistically Jim, about what this signing would bring to the club.

It wasnt really about if I would like him here...its more about would I like us to blow 2 / 3 transfer windows kitty or trade Bernado for him and the answer to that is no.

If we got him for a reasonable price then sure, who wouldn't.

 

[JosMCFC]

How can anyone doubt this man just give over he would tear this league up

 

[Akpowell]

It's all a pipe dream guys, just a pipe dream

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

Maybe not

 

[Akpowell]

No way will he leave Barca, he controls the club

 

[simon23]

the Messi rumour is starting to gain some traction in the mainstream media - may mean very little but the story/possibility is starting to spread

 

[hgblue]

You’re not seriously going to judge him based mainly on that match are you? And even if you did, for the first quarter, before the eventual outcome became plainly obvious, he was decent. Once things changed in the game, and especially if he already had deeper issues at the club anyway, if think to base your view on whether we should buy him based on the latter part of that game is a tad short-sighted. Not very, er, holistic, as Jim would say.

He was pretty ineffective at Anfield as well. I prefer younger, hungrier players who are ambitious, want to improve, and make their reputation at City. If he signs I’ll get over it ;)