Sterling’s contract - three year extension confirmed

[Colin Bells Boots]

No he is not a patch on our midfielders- nice bloke though.

Too nice to be with that set of twats .

 

[Colin Bells Boots]

Incredibly, The Times' Manchester correspondent went as far as to describe it as "a great deal" for the club.

Just shows how many arse lickers and idiots there are out there.

 

[SebastianBlue]

I would take Mata as well,always rated him,i don't know his age though or where we would play him

31 this coming April. I think he could do a job as relief for Bernie, Raheem, and David, in a “free” playmaker against lower opposition without much trouble.

But, I agree with @tolmie's hairdoo, I would rather see Foden given opportunities in that and a few other roles.

I suppose I should have qualified my statement with “only if he is content being a bit player, picking up a decent wage and more medals, and mentoring Foden, Bernie, and other academy players”.

No he is not a patch on our midfielders- nice bloke though.

I think he is not too far off Raheem and Bernie from a playmaking and possession control standpoint and would do a better job than Ilkay, if I am honest—he is just completely wasted by Mourinho (at both Chelsea and United). Not a patch on Kevin, David, or Bernie overall, though, I agree.

He is a very nice bloke—had the opportunity to chat with him at a charity event in Asturias a few years ago and he came off as one of the most intelligent, grounded footballers playing today (though, that’s not a particularly difficult distinction to earn). We even had a short discussion about the Spanish economy where he actually seemed to know what he was talking about, which is not that common for those in the football world in my experience.

I suppose that interaction, and what I have read about him apart from it, has biased my thoughts on bringing him to our club. Still, couldn’t hurt to add to our already impressively intelligent squad—Pep certainly appreciates that quality.

 

[kaz7]

31 this coming April. I think he could do a job as relief for Bernie, Raheem, and David, in a “free” playmaker against lower opposition without much trouble.

But, I agree with @tolmie's hairdoo, I would rather see Foden given opportunities in that and a few other roles.

I suppose I should have qualified my statement with “only if he is content being a bit player, picking up a decent wage and more medals, and mentoring Foden, Bernie, and other academy players”.


I think he is not too far off Raheem and Bernie from a playmaking and possession control standpoint and would do a better job than Ilkay, if I am honest—he is just completely wasted by Mourinho (at both Chelsea and United). Not a patch on Kevin, David, or Bernie overall, though, I agree.

He is a very nice bloke—had the opportunity to chat with him at a charity event in Asturias a few years ago and he came off as one of the most intelligent, grounded footballers playing today (though, that’s not a particularly difficult distinction to earn). We even had a short discussion about the Spanish economy where he actually seemed to know what he was talking about, which is not that common for those in the football world in my experience.

I suppose that interaction, and what I have read about him apart from it, has biased my thoughts on bringing him to our club. Still, couldn’t hurt to add to our already impressively intelligent squad—Pep certainly appreciates that quality.

He is much older than i thought,he has had his peak years ruined by maureen,shame that is

 

[taleofbluehalves]

I would take Mata as well,always rated him,i don't know his age though or where we would play him

No thanks.

 

[cleavers]

They also aren't holding out for every last penny.

You don't know that Sterling is, nobody actually knows if any negotiations are going on, only what a few newspapers report, presumably driven by his agent.

Sometimes it's worth just taking a moment to realise United have handed Luke Shaw a £52m contract for....nothing? For starting half a dozen games?

Its only £39m if you believe the BBC, either way its ridiculous, for a player that the manager has spent most of the last 2 years slating.

 

[bluealf]

You don't know that Sterling is, nobody actually knows if any negotiations are going on, only what a few newspapers report, presumably driven by his agent.


Its only £39m if you believe the BBC, either way its ridiculous, for a player that the manager has spent most of the last 2 years slating.

You meant Motivating really didn't you? :)

 

[billymumphrey]

He is a very nice bloke—had the opportunity to chat with him at a charity event in Asturias a few years ago and he came off as one of the most intelligent, grounded footballers playing today (though, that’s not a particularly difficult distinction to earn).

Was he surprisingly down to earth and VERY funny?

 

[sir baconface]

Although nowhere near as valuable as Sterling, some of the same arguments apply to Shaw’s contract situation as have been argued on here. In today’s world of crazy transfer fees and wages, no doubt a case could be made that it was a “good deal”.

From a different perspective, it’s an incredible windfall for guy who’s no stranger to the physio room and Greggs.

Football economics are fcukin stupid.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

He is much older than i thought,he has had his peak years ruined by maureen,shame that is

I always had him as 'the pauper's Silva'!