Lionel Messi | Joins Inter Miami (pg4111)

[CenturyClub]

We're a club with a cracking history and have been the dominant force in England for a decade. I don't agree with the 'never forget where we came from' thing at all. We shouldn't bow down to anyone, he should want us now.

This is Lionel Messi we are talking about, the greatest player that has ever played the game.

 

[RayCTID]

Honestly Ray, I’ve read your posts over the last week or so when it comes to players and I’ve reached the conclusion that we will never agree. I guess we watch the game differently. C’est la vie.

Certain things yes. But not always. A couple seasons ago maybe Messi was the most attractive signing but not now or for the future.

 

[RayCTID]

This is Lionel Messi we are talking about, the greatest player that has ever played the game.

He was not now. He is now on the wane. I still don't now who will be the next superstar behind him.

 

[Dazzle84]

This is Lionel Messi we are talking about, the greatest player that has ever played the game.

On a swansong. Not the peak player we all think about - a fella who walks now. He walks better than any player to have ever played the game..... But the game is now played at 100mph sprint speed.

 

[Phil1]

Certain things yes. But not always. A couple seasons ago maybe Messi was the mosr attractive signing but not now or for the future.

If it was possible we would do it. I’ve no doubts whatsoever about that. It won’t happen, I’m pretty sure of that, but if a deal could be made we would rightly be all over it.

 

[DazWA9]

Hasn't been for a while and not many top level peformances against Barca's rivals. The move will ruin in what we have been trying to build since the takeover. Just for the sake of short term gain.

Agree mate, he would just be a vanity signing.

 

[CenturyClub]

Getting 2 seasons out of Messi would be a fucking dream. It’s now or never though.

100% agree.

I don't buy into this idea that he is not as good anymore, load of rubbish.

He still scored a shed load of goals this season and produced moments of absolute genius. Messi under Pep with the players we have for 2-3 seasons would be a joy to behold. Might even tempt Pep to stay longer as well!

The ability is still the same, I just feel as though he is growing tired of the club and the people in charge that are constantly making appalling decisions, he doesn't have the same motivation. Bring him to the premier league and get him playing under a manager that would highly motivate him and he would be absolutely unbelievable.

Would even guarantee us the league and possibly a Champions League trophy.

 

[RayCTID]

If it was possible we would do it. I’ve no doubts whatsoever about that. It won’t happen, I’m pretty sure of that, but if a deal could be made we would rightly be all over it.

Not now as it would be too risky.

 

[Phil1]

On a swansong. Not the peak player we all think about - a fella who walks now. He walks better than any player to have ever played the game..... But the game is now played at 100mph sprint speed.

It’s a strange take considering he’s still putting up better numbers than pretty much everyone in Europe.
Oh, and we don’t play at 100mph, far from it.

 

[CenturyClub]

On a swansong. Not the peak player we all think about - a fella who walks now. He walks better than any player to have ever played the game..... But the game is now played at 100mph sprint speed.

He is still currently the best player in the world.

As I said, put him in a Pep team and he won't be walking, that's for sure.

 

[Don Karleone]

I'm certain people are saying they don't want him just to avoid any disappointment.

It's Lionel fucking Messi

 

[Phil1]

Not now as it would be too risky.

It would pretty much pay for itself. There would be very little risk. It’s only Messi himself who could make it happen and I’m not sure it’s something he’s willing to do at this stage of his career.

 

[Dazzle84]

100% agree.

I don't buy into this idea that he is not as good anymore, load of rubbish.

He still scored a shed load of goals this season and produced moments of absolute genius. Messi under Pep with the players we have for 2-3 seasons would be a joy to behold. Might even tempt Pep to stay longer as well!

The ability is still the same, I just feel as though he is growing tired of the club and the people in charge that are constantly making appalling decisions, he doesn't have the same motivation. Bring him to the premier league and get him playing under a manager that would highly motivate him and he would be absolutely unbelievable.

Would even guarantee us the league and possibly a Champions League trophy.

He's incredible - the best. But

It’s a strange take considering he’s still putting up better numbers than pretty much everyone in Europe.
Oh, and we don’t play at 100mph, far from it.

No we don't. We did and this season slowed down - same as him, the stats are skewed to easier games. The ones where we need everyone working the press and the angles? We'd run the risk of him being a passenger.

And by the way, he's the best player of all time (that I've seen). I'd love to see him in blue and do it all as we'd hope. Maybe I'm just being a grump - I'd be concerned that's all

 

[RayCTID]

I'm certain people are saying they don't want him just to avoid any disappointment.

It's Lionel fucking Messi

Same with Cristano Ronaldo at Juventus? That signing hasn't worked out as they have planned and they will have a hard time in trying to shift him off their wage bill.

 

[Phil1]

I'm certain people are saying they don't want him just to avoid any disappointment.

It's Lionel fucking Messi

I mean, as a football fan why on earth would you turn your nose up at Messi! Haha!
Those in charge look at the future, us, as fans just want to see magic happen and if we got two years of magic that would be more than enough for me.

 

[Dazzle84]

He is still currently the best player in the world.

As I said, put him in a Pep team and he won't be walking, that's for sure.

Can he run now? And is he still the best player in the world? Or have Kev and lewandowski surpassed him now?

 

[Phil1]

Can he run now? And is he still the best player in the world? Or have Kev and lewandowski surpassed him now?

Love Kev and Lewandoski is top class but we still haven’t got anybody playing the game at this moment in time who can touch him. It’s not going to last forever of course but right now and for the next couple of years he’s still the man.

 

[Don Karleone]

Same with Cristano Ronaldo at Juventus? That signing hasn't worked out as they have planned and they will have a hard time in trying to shift him off their wage bill.

I see that as a bit different. They don't have Pep for a start.

 

[Don Karleone]

I mean, as a football fan why on earth would you turn your nose up at Messi! Haha!
Those in charge look at the future, us, as fans just want to see magic happen and if we got two years of magic that would be more than enough for me.

Exactly this. Also, like yourself, I doubt it'll ever happen. I'll carry on dreaming though

 

[Oleole123]

I see that as a bit different. They don't have Pep for a start.

True but how long is pep staying? What if he leaves next season?

He's 100M wages man. Imagine it won't work out , we would be incredible fucked