The are we allowed the "it's quiet" thread yet? thread.

[teddykgb]

I just spit my drink out at that Shelvey line you ass.
The hard part about alternatives is that we won't see much agreement on such targets due to exposure or the players being untested. A lot of what typically makes a player have the type of reputation a Kroos/Iniesta/Pogba/Shelvey has is their performance on the big stages.

To put it succinctly, Iniesta wasn't Iniesta until he became Iniesta.

 

[TonyM]

To put it succinctly, Iniesta wasn't Iniesta until he became Iniesta.

I see said the blind man but he couldn't see atall.

 

[NQCitizen]

This is what I fail to understand...who are the next best after Kroos and Pogba? It really can't be a gulf and even if it was then the also rans may be just as effective in a team. And aren't they quite different in their strengths? so is there really two lists.

1. Top Kroos type players (for example Iniesta)
2. Top Pogba type players (for example Shelvey :-) )

There are thousands of professional central midfielders. Is the only reference FM? :-)

(If we can't come up with our own list of alternatives then why bash the club. Pogba and Kroos being unattainable is unavoidable so we need to accept that part and look to alternatives. IMO)

I think you could say krychowiak, kante and xhaka would be in that list.

Oh well.

 

[Danny_Johnson4]

If the full back targets or any other targets have changed after 10 days training then it can only be on Peps say so, if he hasn't seen Zaba, then maybe he's seen something in somebody else, one of the younger players or maybe even Fernandinho.

I know what you mean but its hard to judge in the first 10 days of pre season when half the squad isnt there really..

I do like Maffeo and he may have a chance but I really wouldnt like to wager that Angelino does, he was defensively incapable in the MLS but then again its an attack minded league. I admire and love Zabaleta but sometimes letting go is the best bet for not just the club but the player too. His game needs the energy his body doesnt SEEM to still have

 

[TonyM]

I think you could say krychowiak, kante and xhaka would be in that list.

Oh well.

I know - all gone. :-)

 

[mosssideblue]

The fuck are you on about?

You beat me to it. What are people so worried about the scum for.

 

[mosssideblue]

They've had the better window so far. It is ok to say that isn't it?

How have they? Gen question

 

[oakiecokie]

Dont really know what you mean.
I mentioned Pep has high, high, high standards... I think people are naive if they believe the CURRENT full back set and central midfielders we have will be able to meet the standards he requires and demands.
We will see over the next 6 weeks of course and in the coming season.
I have faith in him, but I am obviously concerned at the tools he has to work with as things stand ONLY

And talking of tools ...

 

[Akiva]

You beat me to it. What are people so worried about the scum for.

Same thing every year mate, small team mentality from some of our fans still remains.

Meanwhile the rags have been shitting bricks since we announced Pep.

 

[mosssideblue]

Same thing every year mate, small team mentality from some of our fans still remains.

Meanwhile the rags have been shitting bricks since we announced Pep.

They have and there response has been to try and convince their zillions of fans that they are in for the worlds top players, who funnily enough, never seem to rock up. IMO they are a better commercial organisation than a footballing one and with that attitude, they will never really recover their former glories.

They are and always will remain SCUM