This might sound weird but I really hope that we don't go for Kaka. There are 2 reasons for this:
1. If Kaka is signed then he has to play and that means that Ireland is most likely on the bench. And even though Kaka is a great talent and is better than Ireland when running with the ball I am not convinced that he would be as useful to the team as perhaps Ireland who IMO has a better understandg of the PL, has a better range of passing, has a better shot and is better at tackling. I might be completely wrong here but that is just the way I see it after watching Kaka closely this season. Also playing Kaka and Ireland in the same team probably means Robbi must sit out.
2. The image and reputation of MCFC took a right battering in the media after Dr Al Faim comments during the takeover and then again during the Kaka-gate. I know that we don't really care what everyone thinks as we are minted and want to win but I do strongly believe that after the signings we made in January and then Barry and with interest in players like Tevez, Johnson, Lescott, etc. and with owners backing Hughes we have made huge strides in changing the perception the media and other fans have of MCFC. Suddenly we are seeing positive articles in the media and after having a look on other fans boards (here and abroad) a lot more of them are starting to see as a potentially serious contenders and not a joke of a club with ultra rich owners. The owners, the chairman and the board are suddenly being seen as very astute (as opposed to being branded clueless about football) and the club itself is seen in much better light. Doing all the right things quietly and efficiently.
Real and Chelsea have taken the spotlight with the galactico and Kaka. Let them have it. They can ruin the football and be responsible for all the worlds ills. In the mean time we are going to sign the talented players under the radar and fck the rags and the rest up on the pitch where it matters. If Cook or some marketing guy reads this - we will get a wider appeal here and abroad (if that is what they want) by being seen as the good guys who are about to change the world order in club football rather than if we are seen as Real Galacticos Mark2.
p.s. Having said all that I would be chuffed if we do buy Kaka as it will clearly show everyone who the daddy is.[/quote]
My thoughts exactly.... and hypocrythically ... especially the bolded bit.