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

[JoeMercer'sWay]

Makes a refreshing change than moaning all the time about everything

I didn't know the dictionary definition of moaning was factual observations, thanks for that.

 

[mosssideblue]

well you're both, I'm neither, so there we go.[/QU
Clearly your neither

 

[grim up north]

I didn't know the dictionary definition of moaning was factual observations, thanks for that.

Lol

 

[JoeMercer'sWay]

clearly your neither

clearly you're a colossal numpty who doesn't know how to use your and can't quote properly either.

So I'll stick to my original assertion.

 

[Stretfordian_Blue]

Sterling was our first signing last year on this day- and that was without the euros!

Otamendi was at the Copa America but the general consensus is that he was an opportunistic buy at the end of the window anyway.

If Pep wants to make signings,he has plenty of time to do so, signings not making pre season isn't the end of world- KDBs impact V Sterling for example.

People saying it's not good enough simply have far too high expectations imo!

 

[Edwin Edwin]

Txixi should hold a gun to the head of every potential incoming player to hasten up the deals according to some.

 

[ADegenerate]

Do not want to distract but cannot see a more appropriate thread.

I know we are all biased, especially me, but I would appreciate a few views on how people think that we will end up this season - in a direct comparison to the scum. Each year I tend to have a (for me) major punt on the points difference with a major spread betting company. I even managed to win last year with us giving the scum 5 points start - because I sold the bet at Xmas.

This coming season I am being offered 1.5 points start that City have to give the scum and I think that is a cracking bet - but the price is only held for 24 hours.

I think it is a cracking bet because not only hve we got Pep, but we will likely have Stones, and hopefully Vinny back and therefore our defence might show big improvement. Then we have our midfield - Gundogan I think will be a star, KDB will have a better season and then we have 'new players' in Silva and Nasri - they were absent last year and perhaps we could get another 'special player' (fuck me I would love Kroos). Then our forwards - Sergio I hope will have a better year not just because of injuries, but because he will be getting better link up, support and supply from midfield. I am no fan of Sterling but he will either improve or there will be Nolito to replace him in a a mix with Sane.

Yes, I know they have also made some good signings, but I am feeling very positive and I can see us many points ahead of those fuckers. Any views on the points difference from fellow Bluemooners? I am tempted to have a big slap on this.

I've gambled professionally for over a decade. I'm sure you know how it works. It's a good bet, maybe even good enough to fire more than you usually do comparative to your bankroll. Don't ever risk your bankroll on something that looks amazing. EVER. There's a reason the line is what it is. Slightly over your standard if it looks good but never over your head.

The exception is if it's recreationally and not for serious long term profit. You might be aware but posting to help a blue in case.

 

[mosssideblue]

clearly you're a colossal numpty who doesn't know how to use your and can't quote properly either.

So I'll stick to my original assertion.

Which was

get the feeling we'll be 2 or 3 signings short because we couldn't shift people out and they've now been integrated into Pep's squad.

And I'll stick to mine, which was or can be implied to be "don't be so stupid, the window has a long way to go. But heh, you carry on thinking you know what is actually happening.

 

[KCblue]

Sterling was our first signing last year on this day- and that was without the euros!

Otamendi was at the Copa America but the general consensus is that he was an opportunistic buy at the end of the window anyway.

If Pep wants to make signings,he has plenty of time to do so, signings not making pre season isn't the end of world- KDBs impact V Sterling for example.

People saying it's not good enough simply have far too high expectations imo!

Completely agree. Obviously we want our squad together and gelling as quick as possible but at the same time when we sign a new player they are in it for the long haul-3+ years. In the grand scheme of things we could sign Stones, Sane, Peres, etc in early August and I won't be upset. We have capable players in many of these spots, we just need to trust that Pep can bring out the best in them where Manuel was not able to do so.

 

[LittleEgg]

What kind of world class manager would come in and make drastic signings, without first doing some training with his new team to see what he is working with...?

Especially someone who likes youth. Give it a couple of weeks.

The signings made have been identified as crucial beforehand...the rest comes down to what pep thinks he needs, and training gives him the answers to that.