Re: txiki, soriano and mancini please take note.

[Joehannes]

Well all the reports are that we are going to get the ball rolling much sooner.

I think its June 1st when the window opens, we need everything in place by then so we just press go. We'll then have the players with us for a full pre season.

Believe Cavani will play in the Confederations Cup this summer so may get an extra week or two off after that finishes if he were joining.

 

[Asa's left peg]

Read a lot on here but never posted, but I'm curious as to why everyone has so much faith in Txiki?...

Probably because we don't have any choice.

I do think Ferran and Txiki are excellent appointments and will get it right more often than not but they will fuck up at times because everyone does and when they do you'd best give this place a miss for a week or two.

As another famous Spaniard once said ' We shall know soon enough'.

 

[not my fault!]

Read a lot on here but never posted, but I'm curious as to why everyone has so much faith in Txiki? This is the guy who sanctioned Ibrahimovich for €50 million and Eto'o if I'm not mistaken? Plus with being at Barca, it was hardly a task to get players to join. No offence to City (or a majority of other clubs for that matter) but it's hardly on the same level as Barca when it comes to attracting players is it so he's going to have his hands full.

Obviously last summer didn't go to plan, but this general aura that with Txiki in place you can take your pick of players (at least thats the impression given from plenty of posts in the summer in / out thread) seems a bit unrealistic. For example, I saw posts suggesting that all three of Cavani, Bale and Isco could be bought, do people honestly believe that?

I think you'll spend, but not huge amounts like you have done in the past, it's simply not possible anymore with FPP (though that's debatable with Bayern and PSG). I think Cavani or another star striker will probably happen, but I don't think you'll sign 3 or 4 £40m players like some are suggesting.

I think the likes of Utd fans & others of the same ilk will be disappointed when it comes to FFP stopping City, Chelsea, PSG or Anzhi. Firstly it's against European law & the moment the powers that be try & stop a club or threaten to throw them out of European competition, then you'll see the big spenders flex their muscles & involve their lawyers! It's 'restriction of fair trade' so will never ever be enforced, it's a pipe dream & will be challenged at some point.
As for Cavani, Bale & Isco... Yes I believe we could & would buy those three if we really wanted. IMO we'll look at Cavani, Isco & Rues with a possible cheeky bid for a player like Hummels (not saying we'll buy all those but we will bid). This last season proved we still need to improve so the owner will not just let everyone else spend & catch up.
He's not daft, he'll already have plans in place to challenge should the need arise. With rules there are always loopholes & I believe the big spenders have found them.

 

[the goats backside]

well according to reports in Turkey Lescott has agreed terms with Galatasaray to move in the summer. It is in the majority of sports papers over there at the minute.

Which means we will be in for a CB to partner Vinny & Nasty

cant honestly see him going abroad when its the world cup next year,needs to stay in uk

He has probably decided to go abroad as his chance for England has gone with Wio being in the Prem team

 

[alky313]

Read a lot on here but never posted, but I'm curious as to why everyone has so much faith in Txiki? This is the guy who sanctioned Ibrahimovich for €50 million and Eto'o if I'm not mistaken? Plus with being at Barca, it was hardly a task to get players to join. No offence to City (or a majority of other clubs for that matter) but it's hardly on the same level as Barca when it comes to attracting players is it so he's going to have his hands full.

Obviously last summer didn't go to plan, but this general aura that with Txiki in place you can take your pick of players (at least thats the impression given from plenty of posts in the summer in / out thread) seems a bit unrealistic. For example, I saw posts suggesting that all three of Cavani, Bale and Isco could be bought, do people honestly believe that?

I think you'll spend, but not huge amounts like you have done in the past, it's simply not possible anymore with FPP (though that's debatable with Bayern and PSG). I think Cavani or another star striker will probably happen, but I don't think you'll sign 3 or 4 £40m players like some are suggesting.

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25 Million on Chygrynskiy was one of Txiki's biggest mistakes.

Pep wanted to keep Chygrynskiy... The player didn't want to be project. 3 years later you have to wonder what would've happened with such guidance and coaching.

 

[cprowe]

Read a lot on here but never posted, but I'm curious as to why everyone has so much faith in Txiki? This is the guy who sanctioned Ibrahimovich for €50 million and Eto'o if I'm not mistaken? Plus with being at Barca, it was hardly a task to get players to join. No offence to City (or a majority of other clubs for that matter) but it's hardly on the same level as Barca when it comes to attracting players is it so he's going to have his hands full.

Obviously last summer didn't go to plan, but this general aura that with Txiki in place you can take your pick of players (at least thats the impression given from plenty of posts in the summer in / out thread) seems a bit unrealistic. For example, I saw posts suggesting that all three of Cavani, Bale and Isco could be bought, do people honestly believe that?

I think you'll spend, but not huge amounts like you have done in the past, it's simply not possible anymore with FPP (though that's debatable with Bayern and PSG). I think Cavani or another star striker will probably happen, but I don't think you'll sign 3 or 4 £40m players like some are suggesting.

I think the likes of Utd fans & others of the same ilk will be disappointed when it comes to FFP stopping City, Chelsea, PSG or Anzhi. Firstly it's against European law & the moment the powers that be try & stop a club or threaten to throw them out of European competition, then you'll see the big spenders flex their muscles & involve their lawyers! It's 'restriction of fair trade' so will never ever be enforced, it's a pipe dream & will be challenged at some point.
As for Cavani, Bale & Isco... Yes I believe we could & would buy those three if we really wanted. IMO we'll look at Cavani, Isco & Rues with a possible cheeky bid for a player like Hummels (not saying we'll buy all those but we will bid). This last season proved we still need to improve so the owner will not just let everyone else spend & catch up.
He's not daft, he'll already have plans in place to challenge should the need arise. With rules there are always loopholes & I believe the big spenders have found them.

I think you'll be surprised at both the enforcement of FPP and the amount you've spent come the end of the summer.

 

[not my fault!]

Read a lot on here but never posted, but I'm curious as to why everyone has so much faith in Txiki? This is the guy who sanctioned Ibrahimovich for €50 million and Eto'o if I'm not mistaken? Plus with being at Barca, it was hardly a task to get players to join. No offence to City (or a majority of other clubs for that matter) but it's hardly on the same level as Barca when it comes to attracting players is it so he's going to have his hands full.

Obviously last summer didn't go to plan, but this general aura that with Txiki in place you can take your pick of players (at least thats the impression given from plenty of posts in the summer in / out thread) seems a bit unrealistic. For example, I saw posts suggesting that all three of Cavani, Bale and Isco could be bought, do people honestly believe that?

I think you'll spend, but not huge amounts like you have done in the past, it's simply not possible anymore with FPP (though that's debatable with Bayern and PSG). I think Cavani or another star striker will probably happen, but I don't think you'll sign 3 or 4 £40m players like some are suggesting.

I think the likes of Utd fans & others of the same ilk will be disappointed when it comes to FFP stopping City, Chelsea, PSG or Anzhi. Firstly it's against European law & the moment the powers that be try & stop a club or threaten to throw them out of European competition, then you'll see the big spenders flex their muscles & involve their lawyers! It's 'restriction of fair trade' so will never ever be enforced, it's a pipe dream & will be challenged at some point.
As for Cavani, Bale & Isco... Yes I believe we could & would buy those three if we really wanted. IMO we'll look at Cavani, Isco & Rues with a possible cheeky bid for a player like Hummels (not saying we'll buy all those but we will bid). This last season proved we still need to improve so the owner will not just let everyone else spend & catch up.
He's not daft, he'll already have plans in place to challenge should the need arise. With rules there are always loopholes & I believe the big spenders have found them.

I think you'll be surprised at both the enforcement of FPP and the amount you've spent come the end of the summer.

I won't! FFP will never, I'll repeat NEVER be enforced in the capacity they are saying it will. Say you own a company, are you willing to accept an outside force saying you're not allowed to spend £10k on improving your business? Or saying you can't have investment? It'll never stand up in court. Like I say its against European fair trade laws & as such wont fully be enforced.
Do you honestly believe the man who bought 4 major investments in one day (City being his cheapest purchase) would not have the resources to see this quashed in European courts? He will have the best lawyers ripping the proposal apart page by page, & it's clearly obvious that PSG etc feel the same way.

 

[SiMCFC]

Read a lot on here but never posted, but I'm curious as to why everyone has so much faith in Txiki? This is the guy who sanctioned Ibrahimovich for €50 million and Eto'o if I'm not mistaken? Plus with being at Barca, it was hardly a task to get players to join. No offence to City (or a majority of other clubs for that matter) but it's hardly on the same level as Barca when it comes to attracting players is it so he's going to have his hands full.

Obviously last summer didn't go to plan, but this general aura that with Txiki in place you can take your pick of players (at least thats the impression given from plenty of posts in the summer in / out thread) seems a bit unrealistic. For example, I saw posts suggesting that all three of Cavani, Bale and Isco could be bought, do people honestly believe that?

I think you'll spend, but not huge amounts like you have done in the past, it's simply not possible anymore with FPP (though that's debatable with Bayern and PSG). I think Cavani or another star striker will probably happen, but I don't think you'll sign 3 or 4 £40m players like some are suggesting.

I think the likes of Utd fans & others of the same ilk will be disappointed when it comes to FFP stopping City, Chelsea, PSG or Anzhi. Firstly it's against European law & the moment the powers that be try & stop a club or threaten to throw them out of European competition, then you'll see the big spenders flex their muscles & involve their lawyers! It's 'restriction of fair trade' so will never ever be enforced, it's a pipe dream & will be challenged at some point.
As for Cavani, Bale & Isco... Yes I believe we could & would buy those three if we really wanted. IMO we'll look at Cavani, Isco & Rues with a possible cheeky bid for a player like Hummels (not saying we'll buy all those but we will bid). This last season proved we still need to improve so the owner will not just let everyone else spend & catch up.
He's not daft, he'll already have plans in place to challenge should the need arise. With rules there are always loopholes & I believe the big spenders have found them.

I think you'll be surprised at both the enforcement of FPP and the amount you've spent come the end of the summer.

I think you will be the one that is suprised tbh mate, don't believe everything you read in papers ;)

 

[billfromthehill]

Do not allow this to happen again. The club fucked up big time last august and now we see the result. You owe us now, you must put it right.
No in fighting, no dawdling, no ffp shit. Just sort it.
Get the players in early, move the deadwood afterwards if necessary but don't hang around.
The scum may be skint but Chelsea aren't, if we fuck about they'll sign our targets.

No excuses.

This for me too.

 

[Bianco79]

Now PSG are spending the cash twatini will no longer have an agenda and FFP will pale into insignificance. FFP should have started in the early 2000's. (Camel gob for £30M now thats taking the piss)!