Kane is completely unique. His talent level didn't factor in for 99% of fans.
Reasons City fans didn't want him;
His age
His price
The fact we had a boyhood city fan phenom about to come on the market and signing Kane blocked a decade of Haaland.
I don't think anyone cared he was from the prem.
A bit late with my reply...
First, I don't think MOST of what you said is incorrect.
On that list were factors I took into consideration, and I can even add his injury issue with his ankle as a concern.
However, Pep really wanted Kane - even more than Haaland - and there were reasons.
I will spare a long response, which I can give and have ready if needed.
In short for me (haha) here:
- one can both take your list into account and also take other factors (pros) for signing Kane then into account and come to the conclusion that signing Kane at 100-120m then was an excellent idea given assessment of the risks at that time, as Kane's age and profile as a striker is unique compared to others, and he was 28 then.
- What about any possible flaws or counter arguments to that list?
- I am not the only one to mention or think of them back then
- We sure know Bayern Munich, along with their fans screaming in joy when he came on yesterday, feel differently and many legit football experts peg Bayern to be a real CL contender because of adding him.
- Could that POSSIBLY be a sign of us being biased based on familiarity or lack thierof?
- Or biased (including me) when we try to slant an argument in our favour?
- I'd say a good sign (again I am up for questioning too) is if one gives far more detail to parts that support our view than cons against, or possible counter arguments.
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One can reply to every single one of your points with information that isn't a sign of me going mental
- I think what this also shows is how both you, I and everyone is biased whether we want to admit it or not is up to the indvidual.
It's difficult to admit we're biased and not oft encouraged but I think that does not necessarily mean it's not happening.
The best example of bias I can think of for us is to remember the views in England on Pep and wether he could "do it on a rainy night in Stoke" when he arrived at City. I was over the moon, but we know even some of our own fans had strong doubts.
Pep is now seen as not just an influence on English football, but one who has transformed the sport within the entire nation from top to bottom.
The England manager, (and likely future ones) and other lower league managers admit idolising and modelling their tactics from Pep, so he has influenced managers and talent scouts, youth development, etc. on what is valued in players and styles of play.
peace and respect
