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

[dancity19]

Bolded: An actual argument you and others are actually making.



1. I'm not saying we should rely on Kompany.
2. CBs we have been linked with? 3. One of whom is on his way.
3. Pep does know better than you.

Kolarov played the entire game - that is telling for a start. Let's hope otammendi is fit and stones is in.
2 - unless we get a great deal for him, my argument is that if we pay what Everton always wanted then why have we not just done that earlier so he can bed in?
3 - of course he does, as I said. What an unnecessary thing to say.

But of course, it means you aren't *really* a fan, or you need your Fanny to be wiped if you dare to suggest that we could improve in some areas that we haven't. So enjoy being superfan.

 

[Kompany is King]

Given Rulli has signed, if we are to buy a keeper wouldn't it make sense to buy Bravo with Rulli taking over in a season or two? Ter Stegen would want to be number one for longer, surely.

Already bought and sold n for 7m, with the buy back clause of 14m in however many yard time... Can't quite remember the exact figures but yes. In and out...

 

[mosssideblue]

Kolarov played the entire game - that is telling for a start. Let's hope otammendi is fit and stones is in.
2 - unless we get a great deal for him, my argument is that if we pay what Everton always wanted then why have we not just done that earlier so he can bed in?
3 - of course he does, as I said. What an unnecessary thing to say.

But of course, it means you aren't *really* a fan, or you need your Fanny to be wiped if you dare to suggest that we could improve in some areas that we haven't. So enjoy being superfan.

As someone has posted elsewhere (and quite plausible), Pep may not wanted to have risked any of our recognised CBs yesterday for fear of new injuries or compounding any injury niggles. I didn't read anything into Kolorov playing the whole 90 mins because of this.

Come back and shoot me down Sat 16:30 if Kolorov is named as CB :)

 

[richards30]

Do you believe Pep is part of the recruitment process i.e identifying what he needs?

yes I do mate. I still cant fathom he would be happy with the way the recruitment process has been this summer as it had been said he wanted ALL signings done before the euros.

 

[mosssideblue]

yes I do mate. I still cant fathom he would be happy with the way the recruitment process has been this summer as it had been said he wanted ALL signings done before the euros.

But cummon, every manager says that and we can only achieve the art of the possible.

 

[dancity19]

As someone has posted elsewhere (and quite plausible), Pep may not wanted to have risked any of our recognised CBs yesterday for fear of new injuries or compounding any injury niggles. I didn't read anything into Kolorov playing the whole 90 mins because of this.

Come back and shoot me down Sat 16:30 if Kolorov is named as CB :)

I don't necessarily think Kolarov will start at CB, certainly not after yesterday. But I do believe some are too quick to gloss over the fact that he played the full final pre season game. Otammendi is injured (hopefully not too badly), mangala is on his way out, and Kompany is injured. I'm not suggesting the issue is just kolarov, as I don't think toisin is ready yet either. Anyway, let's wait till Saturday, I doubt kolarov will play as Ota should be back, and we should ensure we have stones. You may be right re injuries though, as I was surprised that angelino, maffeo, and Garcia didn't get a longer run out.

 

[mosssideblue]

I don't necessarily think Kolarov will start at CB, certainly not after yesterday. But I do believe some are too quick to gloss over the fact that he played the full final pre season game. Otammendi is injured (hopefully not too badly), mangala is on his way out, and Kompany is injured. I'm not suggesting the issue is just kolarov, as I don't think toisin is ready yet either. Anyway, let's wait till Saturday, I doubt kolarov will play as Ota should be back, and we should ensure we have stones. You may be right re injuries though, as I was surprised that angelino, maffeo, and Garcia didn't get a longer run out.

He may well of been simply protecting who he has avail for those slots.

This place will be fun 16:31 on Sat :)

 

[dancity19]

He may well of been simply protecting who he has avail for those slots.

This place will be fun 16:31 on Sat :)

Yep - I'd like to see Garcia! Fortunately I'll be there looking forward to pep's first competitive game, so I never know what the match day forum is like!

 

[mosssideblue]

Yep - I'd like to see Garcia! Fortunately I'll be there looking forward to pep's first competitive game, so I never know what the match day forum is like!

Me too, but keep in touch with BM whilst there, especially when the teams are announced. Always good fun

 

[bert38]

As someone has posted elsewhere (and quite plausible), Pep may not wanted to have risked any of our recognised CBs yesterday for fear of new injuries or compounding any injury niggles. I didn't read anything into Kolorov playing the whole 90 mins because of this.

Come back and shoot me down Sat 16:30 if Kolorov is named as CB :)

I think Kolarov is almost certain to start left centre-back, even if Stones signs. Is Otamendi likely to be fit? If he is, he's the only option Pep will turn to.