Lionel Messi | Joins Inter Miami (pg4111)

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Paul Breen Turner is a fine figure of a man

 

[not my fault!]

just come out in the last few minutes that he's signed it today.

Fair enough, only just happened then I guess

 

[dananjaya]

messi not fit for city
he is best but not fit for city

That just makes no sense at all, he'd fit into any team including City.

why city need messi
4 striker is beast why need messi
he good in barca because xavi inesta,
no offend city not one man show tim

 

[Davs 19]

Paul Breen Turner is a fine figure of a man

Never trust a man with a double-barreled name. That's what my old mum used to say.

I'm beginning to think she may have been on to something.

 

[Manc in London]

More chance of me getting busy with Holly Willoughby, Drew Barrymore, Carla Bruni, Cameron Diaz and Claudia Schiffer.

Could I watch? I'll pay good money

 

[Ray78]

More chance of me getting busy with Holly Willoughby, Drew Barrymore, Carla Bruni, Cameron Diaz and Claudia Schiffer.

Could I watch? I'll pay good money

More than that I would let you share the duties.

 

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Paul Breen Turner is a fine figure of a man

Never trust a man with a double-barreled name. That's what my old mum used to say.

I'm beginning to think she may have been on to something.

I tend to agree with this.

 

[El Mago]

Lock the thread plz

 

[Manc in London]

More chance of me getting busy with Holly Willoughby, Drew Barrymore, Carla Bruni, Cameron Diaz and Claudia Schiffer.

Could I watch? I'll pay good money

More than that I would let you share the duties.

I'll PM you my number ;)

 

[not my fault!]

How have they stopped us? I bet the conversation went something like this:

Uefa: so how much do you intend to spend?
City: oh around £40-45m
Uefa: ok so let's say a £49m limit, is that ok?
City: yeh grand cheers

They have left us room, no mention of nationality restrictions (everyone is assuming), wages are limited but "bonus' don't count" so what's to stop us paying £10k pw with an appearance bonus of say £80k? Nothing. The £49m limit can be manipulated too & I'm sure if needs be, will be.
Both sides, Uefa & City have played this very cleverly, & although they've come out smelling of Roses & saved face, City have been able to negotiate what on paper looks to be a hard done by punishment that in reality doesn't effect us too much.
Don't forget the club have said we'll be trading in profit by May 31st so Uefa already know they'll be paying us back €40m next Summer, in essence our fine is €16m only. Hardly going to break the bank.
I also believe we'll be announcing some new large sponsors soon & don't be surprised if we follow the likes of Utd by unavailing a huge training kit sponsor along with some other unique deals.

The J League deal was just announced ;-)