John Stones

[razman]

I've just heard that City gave an ultimatum on Friday. Deal done next week or the offer is off the table... Could be an interesting week

appreciate your info always mattyb ! hope both stones and bony deals are resolved

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

@Zin 'messiah' Zimmer @Danamy this is what I was talking about when you both said pep is pulling all the transfers and put me right. simply not the case. Director of football and staff sort out purchases. Peace out

I agree mate....it seemed clear from his comments that he wanted to separate himself from the recruitment process! If we head into a 2nd season without upgrading the fullbacks and CB's on a team that let in more goals last season, than at any time over the last 5years, it's not Pep that will need to answer the question why!? Love the signings over the summer but no defenders?..not one single upgrade to an aging/error prone back 4?....makes no sense! Rant over!;)

 

[GeorgeHeslop'sTackle.]

@Zin 'messiah' Zimmer @Danamy this is what I was talking about when you both said pep is pulling all the transfers and put me right. simply not the case. Director of football and staff sort out purchases. Peace out

Gone are the days, when the board would actually buy a player without the 'trainer's knowledge or final approval, though, surely?

 

[razman]

I agree mate....it seemed clear from his comments that he wanted to separate himself from the recruitment process! If we head into a 2nd season without upgrading the fullbacks and CB's on a team that let in more goals last season, than at any time over the last 5years, it's not Pep that will need to answer the question why!? Love the signings over the summer but no defenders?..not one single upgrade to an aging/error prone back 4?....makes no sense! Rant over!;)

if stones and bony are in the remaining transfer activity left ..that will be strange ( Navas back to seville maybe ?) . It's an obvious area needing addressing. Unless Pep has full faith in Maffeo and Angelino ..bit squad players to get experience this year and in the squad proper ( main 18) from next year onward ? ...then am not sure about the full back situation.

 

[kaz7]

Gone are the days, when the board would actually buy a player without the 'trainer's knowledge or final approval, though, surely?

They certainly won't push players onto pep if he doesn't want them

 

[BAB.DAB]

Gone are the days, when the board would actually buy a player without the 'trainer's knowledge or final approval, though, surely?

Pep had a telephone chat with Jesus to convince him to sign for us so he is involved

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

@Zin 'messiah' Zimmer @Danamy this is what I was talking about when you both said pep is pulling all the transfers and put me right. simply not the case. Director of football and staff sort out purchases. Peace out

You'll have to remind me, when was this then?

I'd also re-read the article.. If you don't think pep, which he alluded to as 'his opinions' in the piece, is the driving force behind the players he wants., then 'peace out'... Ffs, did he ring Jesus or not? Was he bigging up sane 12 months ago?... He's merely stating he doesn't sit at a negotiating table, is that news to anyone??

 

[Danamy]

@Zin 'messiah' Zimmer @Danamy this is what I was talking about when you both said pep is pulling all the transfers and put me right. simply not the case. Director of football and staff sort out purchases. Peace out

Are you seriously telling me you think Pep isn't consulting and briefing Txiki what players to go out and try and purchase?

He was even consulted on the players we purchased last summer along with two others we tried to purchase but didn't get as we knew he was coming, that's what and all I'm saying.

 

[Erling Haaland's Eyebrows]

De Bruyne was given an extended rest. I've just checked mate Sagna and De Bruyne back on Monday , Mangala was on Tuesday for some reason

Sagna was in Romania last night. I was watching some K1 on Eurosport last night, and he was in the crowd, according to the commentary

 

[mosssideblue]

Getting the impression Nasri's days are now firmly numbered, Mangala and Otamendi not making the trip so close to the season is also telling.

I think we could possibly start against Sunderland with Adarabioyo & Stones as a partnership at the back.

Very much doubt it