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

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LittleEgg said:
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.
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That's far too rational for this thread.
 
LittleEgg said:
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.
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Bugger off back to your own forums ;)
 
I think what concerns me is that we have a large number of 1st team players that are in the last year of their contracts and heard no reports that we are interested to extended any of them...we've still got a lot of work to do in the transfer window and feel most of the list below could be replaced over the next 12months. As most of these are 30+ years old, it would not make sense for us to offer new long term deals.....Just looking at this list shows we should be signing atleast one, if not 2 fullbacks this summer....

Fernandinho,
Yaya Toure,
Fernando,
Jesus Navas,
Bacary Sagna,
Gael Clichy
Pablo Zabaleta

(havent even included Kolarov on this list and needs to move on)
 
TRUE BLUE NO1 said:
I think what concerns me is that we have a large number of 1st team players that are in the last year of their contracts and heard no reports that we are interested to extended any of them...we've still got a lot of work to do in the transfer window and feel most of the list below could be replaced over the next 12months. As most of these are 30+ years old, it would not make sense for us to offer new long term deals.....Just looking at this list shows we should be signing atleast one, if not 2 fullbacks this summer....

Fernandinho,
Yaya Toure,
Fernando,
Jesus Navas,
Bacary Sagna,
Gael Clichy
Pablo Zabaleta
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i wouldn't renew many of these - Fernandinho - 2 yrs, Sagna and Clichy 1 year rolling. Maybe Navas if Pep makes him more productive. Looks like we are going to sign a number of early to mid 20s players to gradually replace an ageing squad.
 
bornblueegg said:
Just been away for a few days with no internet so thought I'd catch up.


So.....nothing new then?
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You'd think not reading the last few pages on here, but Stones and Sane deals reportedly close with player's side sorted. Waiting on clubs to agree fees. Those are the reports. As usual may not be true
 
TRUE BLUE NO1 said:
I think what concerns me is that we have a large number of 1st team players that are in the last year of their contracts and heard no reports that we are interested to extended any of them...we've still got a lot of work to do in the transfer window and feel most of the list below could be replaced over the next 12months. As most of these are 30+ years old, it would not make sense for us to offer new long term deals.....Just looking at this list shows we should be signing atleast one, if not 2 fullbacks this summer....

Fernandinho,
Yaya Toure,
Fernando,
Jesus Navas,
Bacary Sagna,
Gael Clichy
Pablo Zabaleta

(havent even included Kolarov on this list and needs to move on)
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Apart from Zabaleta, Yaya and Navas, I personally would be looking to renew the rest.

Fernandinho is just a quality midfielder...fullstop.

Fernando could be our new Gareth Barry and despite their ages, Clichy and Sagna remain two of the finest fullbacks in the Premier League.
 
ADegenerate said:
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.
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Thanks - so I take it from this that you also think a spread bed where we are offered at 1.5 points ahead of the scum is actually a bet that I should consider to put on at least as much as I normally do each year - that is my reasoning. I am used to large wagers and look for where the odds just do not seem right to me - but of course with CITY I can be accused of having the blue tinted specs on
 
mcfc1632 said:
Thanks - so I take it from this that you also think a spread bed where we are offered at 1.5 points ahead of the scum is actually a bet that I should consider to put on at least as much as I normally do each year That is my reasoning. I am used to large wagers and look for where the odds just do not seem right to me - but of course with CITY I can be accused of having the blue tinted specs on
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consider the negatives first:

1) Transfer window is open for many weeks. There might be big moves which could change the outlook

2) Likelihood of bigger change at City. Mourinho knows the Premiership. And his set up is nothing radical. Pep may go for bigger change that maybe higher risk. 3 at the back and or a high pressing team which might take time to get right. Recall that Pochettino's Spurs to years to get their new manager's ideas
 
Marvin said:
consider the negatives first:

1) Transfer window is open for many weeks. There might be big moves which could change the outlook

2) Likelihood of bigger change at City. Mourinho knows the Premiership. And his set up is nothing radical. Pep may go for bigger change that maybe higher risk. 3 at the back and or a high pressing team which might take time to get right. Recall that Pochettino's Spurs to years to get their new manager's ideas
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Lets hope that Pep doesn't do a Pochettino spending two years producing a team that goes and shits itself at the crucial moment even after getting a huge helping hand from Mr. CrappenBurg!!
 
Who claimed they had info that there were going to be 6 signings almost straight after the euros... think they were slightly off
 
KingVinnie said:
Who claimed they had info that there were going to be 6 signings almost straight after the euros... think they were slightly off
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mcfc1632 said:
Thanks - so I take it from this that you also think a spread bed where we are offered at 1.5 points ahead of the scum is actually a bet that I should consider to put on at least as much as I normally do each year - that is my reasoning. I am used to large wagers and look for where the odds just do not seem right to me - but of course with CITY I can be accused of having the blue tinted specs on
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No problem. Yea for sure I think it's good enough to place your normal wager on. I would be tempted to go higher but not by much. What if they land Pogba? What if Kun or KDB get hurt? What if it takes Pep a year to get the right feel? These are the questions I'd ask myself that steers me away from a massive bet. I take a conservative approach though. It's an educated guessing game and as much art as science. 1.5 does seem like it should be easy though :)
 
ADegenerate said:
No problem. Yea for sure I think it's good enough to place your normal wager on. I would be tempted to go higher but not by much. What if they land Pogba? What if Kun or KDB get hurt? What if it takes Pep a year to get the right feel? These are the questions I'd ask myself that steers me away from a massive bet. I take a conservative approach though. It's an educated guessing game and as much art as science. 1.5 does seem like it should be easy though :)
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Thanks - I will go for the same as I did last year - big by normal standards but within what I see as a sensible risk.

Yeah, they may buy Pogba - actually Pigsticker was a worry for me - he looked a different player at the Euro16 comp and they have bought quite shrewdly.

But of course we might have a big signing -we sign Kroos for example and we will cruise it
 
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