robin van persie

[Akira]

With FFP coming in, we can't afford to spend that huge. It's either Hazard or RVP, pick one.

 

[Robert Jordan]

The media is spewing some bullshit news about us and RVP saying we'll offer him £250,000 a week.

We should in no way go for him. We have Dzeko, Tevez, Aguero and Balotelli. Strikers that are in there prime as well as young that will still get better. Each one of them has played a part in us winning the league this season.

Dzeko's goals at the start of the season, Aguero constantly throughout the season, Tevez revitalized us towards the end. Balotelli bagged some goals at the start.

We do not need any other strikers, unless any of them are sold. Balotelli looks like he's staying, Aguero is obviously staying, Dzeko said he wants to stay, and Tevez looks like he wants to stay and that Mancini wants to keep him. So the one most likely to be sold is Dzeko but I don't think we will sell him.

All 4 strikers are good finishers, and each of them adds a different dimension to our game. We should concentrate on strengthening the defense and midfield positions instead.

There are not many better strikers out there than what we have right now, if we can get players added to our midfield that can add another dimension then that would be money far better spent. Maybe a proper winger, someone that can dribble and put a good ball in (I do think that AJ is much better on the left than he is on the right side, may be worth giving him a run next season on the left side).

Other players like Hazard, who can create, dribble, cross and score, play AMC or on the wings.

A player who can cover for Toure, or another center back that can challenge Kompany and Lescott for a position (rather than Savic who should be loaned out). These are areas where we need to strengthen, not strikers.

But for people to be going on about RVP, a 29 or 30 year old, who in a year or two will be far closer to retirement than anything, is a waste of money.

I can not agree more

 

[Davs 19]

With FFP coming in, we can't afford to spend that huge. It's either Hazard or RVP, pick one.

Think you'll be wrong mate. I'd guess there will be 3 'quality' signings coming in, offset by fringe player sales , ady etc, and maybe the sale of Herman or Edin. Maybe a net spend of 40 - 50 mill ?

 

[Any1aBlue]

The media is spewing some bullshit news about us and RVP saying we'll offer him £250,000 a week.

We should in no way go for him. We have Dzeko, Tevez, Aguero and Balotelli. Strikers that are in there prime as well as young that will still get better. Each one of them has played a part in us winning the league this season.

Dzeko's goals at the start of the season, Aguero constantly throughout the season, Tevez revitalized us towards the end. Balotelli bagged some goals at the start.

We do not need any other strikers, unless any of them are sold. Balotelli looks like he's staying, Aguero is obviously staying, Dzeko said he wants to stay, and Tevez looks like he wants to stay and that Mancini wants to keep him. So the one most likely to be sold is Dzeko but I don't think we will sell him.

All 4 strikers are good finishers, and each of them adds a different dimension to our game. We should concentrate on strengthening the defense and midfield positions instead.

There are not many better strikers out there than what we have right now, if we can get players added to our midfield that can add another dimension then that would be money far better spent. Maybe a proper winger, someone that can dribble and put a good ball in (I do think that AJ is much better on the left than he is on the right side, may be worth giving him a run next season on the left side).

Other players like Hazard, who can create, dribble, cross and score, play AMC or on the wings.

A player who can cover for Toure, or another center back that can challenge Kompany and Lescott for a position (rather than Savic who should be loaned out). These are areas where we need to strengthen, not strikers.

But for people to be going on about RVP, a 29 or 30 year old, who in a year or two will be far closer to retirement than anything, is a waste of money.

Not if we want to win the Champs League in the next three years it isnt...................RVP will certainly improve our chances of doing so, because right now he is better than what we've got.

 

[richards30]

With FFP coming in, we can't afford to spend that huge. It's either Hazard or RVP, pick one.

forget ffp mate!! we`ll wheel and deal this summer and be alot better than last season!! rvp would benefit us hugely, trust the manager and owner, they know what they`re doing and how to do the books.

 

[Anonymous]

Get rid of the dead wood we have hanging around, Tevez isn't going anywhere, bring in RVP and EH and in a complete turnabout from me give Balo one more chance to prove he can behave himself and prove those people right who think he can be world class, personally I don't think he is world class or ever will be but I'd be happy to be wrong.

 

[maurizio]

Ignore what the press says about wages and us. They make it up and then each time it's reported they add more! Just look at Yaya's wages as reported, they love to add thosands. I'm not saying they aren't ridiculously well paid, but why don't they do the same about Rooney, etc?

 

[Aguero]

The media is spewing some bullshit news about us and RVP saying we'll offer him £250,000 a week.

We should in no way go for him. We have Dzeko, Tevez, Aguero and Balotelli. Strikers that are in there prime as well as young that will still get better. Each one of them has played a part in us winning the league this season.

Dzeko's goals at the start of the season, Aguero constantly throughout the season, Tevez revitalized us towards the end. Balotelli bagged some goals at the start.

We do not need any other strikers, unless any of them are sold. Balotelli looks like he's staying, Aguero is obviously staying, Dzeko said he wants to stay, and Tevez looks like he wants to stay and that Mancini wants to keep him. So the one most likely to be sold is Dzeko but I don't think we will sell him.

All 4 strikers are good finishers, and each of them adds a different dimension to our game. We should concentrate on strengthening the defense and midfield positions instead.

There are not many better strikers out there than what we have right now, if we can get players added to our midfield that can add another dimension then that would be money far better spent. Maybe a proper winger, someone that can dribble and put a good ball in (I do think that AJ is much better on the left than he is on the right side, may be worth giving him a run next season on the left side).

Other players like Hazard, who can create, dribble, cross and score, play AMC or on the wings.

A player who can cover for Toure, or another center back that can challenge Kompany and Lescott for a position (rather than Savic who should be loaned out). These are areas where we need to strengthen, not strikers.

But for people to be going on about RVP, a 29 or 30 year old, who in a year or two will be far closer to retirement than anything, is a waste of money.

Not if we want to win the Champs League in the next three years it isnt...................RVP will certainly improve our chances of doing so, because right now he is better than what we've got.

We don't need more strikers, Aguero is better than that **** RVP.

Our strikers will finish the chances, we just need to add another dimension to our midfield to create more chances, clear ones, as well as strengthen the midfield and defense squad depth.

If Silva gets injured or needs a rest, no one can do what he does, the same with Yaya and Kompany. Look how everyone was shitting it when Savic was in the team. We need players who can be back up to them, and who can be rotated to give them a rest without weakening the team.

Imagine getting 3 players like Nuri Sahin / Javi Martinez, Hummels and Hazard. I'm not saying it has to be them, but players that are already proven to be good, who can still improve further, young players, not some bloody 29 year old.

Our First 11 is the best in the league, however past that, the squad can still be better. Not only would it add competition for places in positions where competition is lacking, but it would like I said help us when we need to rotate players, or help us if key players get injured.

 

[blue12]

Cannot believe there is anybody that wouldnt want van persie,its not our money so why anybody is worrying about the cost baffles me.
If the manager wants him and the owner sanctions it we will be getting one of the best strikers in europe in his prime,whats not to like.

 

[richards30]

Cannot believe there is anybody that wouldnt want van persie,its not our money so why anybody is worrying about the cost baffles me.
If the manager wants him and the owner sanctions it we will be getting one of the best strikers in europe in his prime,whats not to like.

careful mate.....common sense posts are frowned on in here!! :-)

 

[BlueSam]

Tevez out Van persie in all day for me..

I am not letting Tevez do what he did last year and Balotelli cannot be trusted, so that leaves Aguero and Dzeko as only strikers and Dzeko although I love him just is weird and sometimes looks like he has never seen a ball, so We have one dependable striker.. Aguero.

Van Persie in!!! really want him

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Cannot believe there is anybody that wouldnt want van persie,its not our money so why anybody is worrying about the cost baffles me.
If the manager wants him and the owner sanctions it we will be getting one of the best strikers in europe in his prime,whats not to like.

careful mate.....common sense posts are frowned on in here!! :-)

Common sense if you fail to factor in important issues such as his injury record, age and financial fair play

 

[cookster]

Cannot believe there is anybody that wouldnt want van persie,its not our money so why anybody is worrying about the cost baffles me.
If the manager wants him and the owner sanctions it we will be getting one of the best strikers in europe in his prime,whats not to like.

careful mate.....common sense posts are frowned on in here!! :-)

Common sense if you fail to factor in important issues such as his injury record, age and financial fair play

Injury record - overplayed at Arsenal, won't be at City
Age - Got 4 years at the top left
FFP - I'll leave that to the accountants and so should you

 

[BLOOMUEN]

Best 'all-round' striker available. I guess the club are not thinking long, long-term, rather the next couple of Champions' League campaigns.

If we can make the maths work with FFP, he is streets ahead of Cavani. At the end of a 4year deal, he would also be a year younger than Drogba, who will be leading Chelsea's line this evening. By that point we may have two more titles and a Champions League trophy under our belt. I believe that RVP will make us a better team immediately, let the accountants worry about resale!

 

[markbmcfc]

If I hear more about his age I think I will actually implode. He is 28!!!

 

[Aguero]

If I hear more about his age I think I will actually implode. He is 28!!!

He'll be 29 before the start of next season. I think in august.

 

[markbmcfc]

If I hear more about his age I think I will actually implode. He is 28!!!

He'll be 29 before the start of next season. I think in august.

Oh well in that case, he is ancient lol.

 

[BibbyBlue85]

If I hear more about his age I think I will actually implode. He is 28!!!

And FFPR! Its not down to us to balance the books. If Sheikh Mansour wants to spend 30mill on RVP then so be it. Let him worry about it and not us. 1 of the best businessmen in the world would not spend that type of money without everything falling inline with FFPR.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

careful mate.....common sense posts are frowned on in here!! :-)

Common sense if you fail to factor in important issues such as his injury record, age and financial fair play

Injury record - overplayed at Arsenal, won't be at City
Age - Got 4 years at the top left
FFP - I'll leave that to the accountants and so should you

194 appearances in 8 years suggests he's been anything but overplayed
4 years at the top. How many has Aguero got? 10? Why not go for another like him?
I'd rather not just bury my head in the sand and hope for the best to be honest. RVP is a top player but I can't help but think he's been lucky with injuries this season and we'll end up shelling out tens of missions fand not getting our moneys worth.

 

[Burnage Rick]

Common sense if you fail to factor in important issues such as his injury record, age and financial fair play

Injury record - overplayed at Arsenal, won't be at City
Age - Got 4 years at the top left
FFP - I'll leave that to the accountants and so should you

194 appearances in 8 years suggests he's been anything but overplayed
4 years at the top. How many has Aguero got? 10? Why not go for another like him?
I'd rather not just bury my head in the sand and hope for the best to be honest. RVP is a top player but I can't help but think he's been lucky with injuries this season and we'll end up shelling out tens of missions fand not getting our moneys worth.

I agree with this, would hate to see us get another RSC situation on our hands. Signing a big money player with a proven injury record, is a massive risk.

If we are going to replace Tev, it needs to be for a similar type player. Hard working but top class. For me Lavezzi is the man