It's Quiet Thread 15 - Txiki Blinders

[WallyA]

Cannot believe some people are even considering berny going and it as an ok thing, because we might sign grealish.

Signing grealish or not, silva needs to be kept.

Agree.

Both could play together.

I think some people might look at the final and judge Bernie on that.

Bernie RCM with Cancelo support was godlike, his engine allowed him to be everywhere, and gave Cancelo the freedom to create. The loss of Cancelo and shifting Bernie higher as a striker doesn't work for me.

 

[robbieh]

I know it's sacreledge to say but a couple of times over the last few years we've actually been better without Kevin.
Rodri, Silva and Gundo seem a good combo.
Not suggesting we get rid of our one truly world class player but it is curious the dynamic.
It also suggests to me that getting rid of Bernie would be daft.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

It has been suggested that he is replacable with one supposed target,.

He simply shouldn't be sold unless he absolutley wants to go, which I don't believe.

Well, I certainly don’t advocate actively trying to sell Bernardo. If one midfielder has to go, then I’d reluctantly pick Gundogan, mostly because of his age.

What is worth mentioning is that we only get the best out of Bernie when KDB isn’t playing. He becomes a different animal.

 

[itisrising]

I know it's sacreledge to say but a couple of times over the last few years we've actually been better without Kevin.
Rodri, Silva and Gundo seem a good combo.
Not suggesting we get rid of our one truly world class player but it is curious the dynamic.
It also suggests to me that getting rid of Bernie would be daft.

The issue is whether it's correlation or causation. In 19/20, every time Kev wasn't on the pitch we pretty much lost. This season we played really well without Kev but that was a 6 game spell and we were equally as good when he was in the side beating PSG and Dortmund. I think it's more of a narrative than something that's rooted in statistical proof.

At the moment, Bernardo offers us work rate, great ball retention and that's pretty much it. It's not a controversial statement to make that he isn't close to his 18/19 form.

 

[Gumzy97]

 

[Mancity0303]

Hmm Felix involved?

 

[I'm Blue]

Quick someone stick the kettle on and convince him to stay.

 

[Phoenix900000]

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Probably isn’t transfer related but not sure where else to put it. (Picture in case it’s deleted)

Sorry but what was the tweet before it got deleted?

 

[117 M34]

Just to add to this, there are rumours that Saul Niguez is going with Chelsea and psg linked so maybe there is some truth in this

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Please fuck AM off

 

[chesterbells]

Hmm Felix involved?

Don’t you want me?

 

[Berts Neck]

I know it's sacreledge to say but a couple of times over the last few years we've actually been better without Kevin.
Rodri, Silva and Gundo seem a good combo.
Not suggesting we get rid of our one truly world class player but it is curious the dynamic.
It also suggests to me that getting rid of Bernie would be daft.

Well..I agree..yes it is sacrilege to many here, but frankly the KdB Gundog axis does not work..one or the other..both great ,but not as a pair sadly.. neither quite as good as the King !!!

 

[itisrising]

Hmm Felix involved?

Would be an interesting swap, City could very well go for that.

 

[wolviedinho]

Kane said he wanted his future sorting out before the Euros start, with Conte coming in I think he'll stay, even though Spurs will have very little money to rebuild with I'd imagine

Spurs found money last summer to buy players after furloughing staff. For Kane to stay he would have to believe that Tottenham can win something. If he falls for the new manager bounce 2 years running then I think City would be best staying well clear. He can’t be as stupid as he looks ;)

 

[skillman]

Sorry but what was the tweet before it got deleted?

It’s in the picture mate. The City MEN account saying ‘Disgusting #mcfc’

 

[ElleBlue]

Don't believe that the club hasn't already struck a deal with a club for the successor to Agüero & Hopefully I'm wrong but don't think it'll be Kane Haaland or Mbappé But João Felix Who under Pep would maximize his potential.

 

[Keeper!]

Don't believe that the club hasn't already struck a deal with a club for the successor to Agüero & Hopefully I'm wrong but don't think it'll be Kane Haaland or Mbappé But João Felix Who under Pep would maximize his potential.

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We have tried to sign him on two previous occasions, hopefully third time lucky.

No way will we pay what Atletico want, but we have players that would be attractive to Atletico.

 

[colesy]

We have tried to sign him on two previous occasions, hopefully third time lucky.

No way will we pay what Atletico want, but we have players that would be attractive to Atletico.

There is a lot of talk about Athletico wanting Bernardo, but it is whether we would let him go I suppose.

 

[Keeper!]

There is a lot of talk about Athletico wanting Bernardo, but it is whether we would let him go I suppose.

For Felix and bring in Grealish aswell, would be tempting and I rate Bernardo highly.

 

[chicagoblue23]

Not that I think we'd sell but I can see why Athletico would want Bernardo. He would fit perfectly there. His work rate is ridiculous and he did his best attacking work as an inverted winger in a 442 at Monaco.