Nico González

[nmc]

I thought Koulibaly was too old for the price being asked and Kounde was too short.
I don't even remember my preferred candidate now but it wasn't Dias.

Was it Martinez? ; )

 

[decmancity]

You mean the same guy who has won 6 titles out of the last 7 years, the treble and domestic treble? Managed a team who scored over 100 goals and gained 100 points in a season?

Have some respect dickhead!!

The very same.

 

[southamptonblue]

Maybe it wasn't the reason, but it does have a bearing in all transactions. Isn't that is why we have sold so many young players?

We've sold so many young players, as only the odd couple from every age group will ever have a chance of becoming a fixture in our side, not necessarily make it.... the whole academy is to make money (yes, to help psr) unless we become a non Chumps league team, in which case, a couple more will hopefully be at that level, and stay and play, again which helps psr, but in saving transfer fees paid out. We haven't been 'forced' to sell for psr, it's our current business model.

 

[hogismuir]

Hes never seen him play but doesnt think he will fit in

As usual Merson is talking complete nonsense. He goes on to say that once Rodri is back this lad won't get a game. He's too thick to realise that too many games probably played a part in Rodri's injury. It's a squad game you fool, rotation is essential. His beloved Chelsea have about 3 players for every position.

 

[manimanc]

Because he clearly wasn't our first choice, I think we probably had to find an alternative which was him.

I don't even think we had a first choice.
Did you read or hear who our first choice was?

Can't remember seeing anything.

Surely Douglas Luiz wasn't number 1? Injury prone and not match fit.

Don't get me wrong a fully fit Luiz would have been a great addition but we haven't got the time to wait for him to get up to speed.

 

[Zenmanc]

I thought Koulibaly was too old for the price being asked and Kounde was too short.
I don't even remember my preferred candidate now but it wasn't Dias.

And now Kounde plays as primarily RB- might have been worth a punt after all.

 

[I'm Blue]

Is this gonna be Mido 2.0? lol

 

[southamptonblue]

I thought Koulibaly was too old for the price being asked and Kounde was too short.
I don't even remember my preferred candidate now but it wasn't Dias.

Anyone who had watched the preceding AFCON would have known he was a lumbering cart horse, who needed to be put down......those who watched it, and wanted him, probably realised football really isn't for them ;)

 

[blueballs84]

As usual Merson is talking complete nonsense. He goes on to say that once Rodri is back this lad won't get a game. He's too thick to realise that too many games probably played a part in Rodri's injury. It's a squad game you fool, rotation is essential. His beloved Chelsea have about 3 players for every position.

If Merson is talking him down it gives me more confidence he'll be a success.

 

[Semper aggressus]

Why would the bbc say we need to wait until after Porto finish their game tonight? Surely the staff on their side working on this aren’t directly involved in what’s happening on the pitch right now!

Would be pretty shit if we missed the deadline though. Get on with it lads!

 

[foden47]

The very same.

I think people's reaction to the post tells you who the dickhead is.

 

[r.soleofsalford]

You mean the same guy who has won 6 titles out of the last 7 years, the treble and domestic treble? Managed a team who scored over 100 goals and gained 100 points in a season?

Have some respect dickhead!!

106 goals

 

[southamptonblue]

As usual Merson is talking complete nonsense. His beloved Chelsea have about 3 players for every position.

Only 3 ??? Have they sold 22 players this week ;)

 

[cleavers]

Is this gonna be Mido 2.0? lol

No it's done, it's not official yet because we don't work like that, it'll be announced tomorrow, but the post from Fabrizio is "leaked" to show it.

Also Porto are currently playing (without him in the squad), we wouldn't announce during a game out of respect.

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

15 minutes left in the Porto game… .. announcement after full time?

 

[foden47]

We've sold so many young players, as only the odd couple from every age group will ever have a chance of becoming a fixture in our side, not necessarily make it.... the whole academy is to make money (yes, to help psr) unless we become a non Chumps league team, in which case, a couple more will hopefully be at that level, and stay and play, again which helps psr, but in saving transfer fees paid out. We haven't been 'forced' to sell for psr, it's our current business model.

Of course it is, but there are occasions when an offer comes along which helps on that regard.

 

[cleavers]

15 minutes left in the Porto game… .. announcement after full time?

If it's done (as indicated) it can be announced tomorrow or Wednesday so long as the paper work is done, does it actually matter ? We don't play until Saturday.

 

[Durutti City]

Great name for a footballer!

 

[I'm Blue]

No it's done, it's not official yet because we don't work like that, it'll be announced tomorrow, but the post from Fabrizio is "leaked" to show it.

Also Porto are currently playing (without him in the squad), we wouldn't announce during a game out of respect.

Just having a laugh, it would be typical City though : )

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

If it's done (as indicated) it can be announced tomorrow or Wednesday so long as the paper work is done, does it actually matter ? We don't play until Saturday.

Expect them to confirm it’s completed, not the shite vids etc