Transfer Deadline Day Mayhem

[Dobsy]

The way it is going the biggest worry for me is that we end up letting players go at the death such as - NDJ, AK , AJ , Kolo and then have no time to replace them and end up having a weaker squad than last year.

I guess city keep things in house now but the fact we were publicly in for Agger tells me we want a defender but nothing appears to be moving. I don't like all this last minute stuff we'll end up missing out or getting stuffed big time on price.

If we don't add some significant strength to the squad and make it clear we are going to make the clearest intention of winning the Pl again, Marwood is for the chop. Mancini has been quite clear about who he wants or wanted in order to strengthen the team, and so far we've added Rodders. The problem always was getting shot of a fair bit of deadwood, but now Ade's gone . . . . . . .

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

 

[nehe11]

The way it is going the biggest worry for me is that we end up letting players go at the death such as - NDJ, AK , AJ , Kolo and then have no time to replace them and end up having a weaker squad than last year.

I guess city keep things in house now but the fact we were publicly in for Agger tells me we want a defender but nothing appears to be moving. I don't like all this last minute stuff we'll end up missing out or getting stuffed big time on price.

If we don't add some significant strength to the squad and make it clear we are going to make the clearest intention of winning the Pl again, Marwood is for the chop. Mancini has been quite clear about who he wants or wanted in order to strengthen the team, and so far we've added Rodders. The problem always was getting shot of a fair bit of deadwood, but now Ade's gone . . . . . . .

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

Good post, Hughes also signed Bridge and Adebayor so he´s no genius but I see your point, there are gems to be found who are not expensive.<br /><br />-- Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:22 pm --<br /><br />

The way it is going the biggest worry for me is that we end up letting players go at the death such as - NDJ, AK , AJ , Kolo and then have no time to replace them and end up having a weaker squad than last year.

I guess city keep things in house now but the fact we were publicly in for Agger tells me we want a defender but nothing appears to be moving. I don't like all this last minute stuff we'll end up missing out or getting stuffed big time on price.

If we don't add some significant strength to the squad and make it clear we are going to make the clearest intention of winning the Pl again, Marwood is for the chop. Mancini has been quite clear about who he wants or wanted in order to strengthen the team, and so far we've added Rodders. The problem always was getting shot of a fair bit of deadwood, but now Ade's gone . . . . . . .

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

Good post, Hughes also signed Bridge and Adebayor so he´s no genius but I see your point, there are gems to be found who are not expensive.

 

[Falastur]

The problem always was getting shot of a fair bit of deadwood, but now Ade's gone . . . . . . .

...there's still a lot of deadwood to shift so our position isn't much improved. Especially if the stories that we are subsidising his new contract are correct.

We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that.

I dunno, the story I read everywhere I looked is that we were refusing to match Hazard's salary demands and that's why we never stood a chance. His agent wanted 200k, and we're not even willing to give Silva that, it would seem, so...

I personally think that our problems lie in that the board wants to meet FFPR so they aren't willing to let Marwood offer high money. Yeah, I don't think it's Marwood's fault. That's not to say I like Marwood, but I think the decision not to spend has to be above his level. If anyone is responsible I would suggest it's Khaldoon - and I think he's right to do it. Those who say UEFA will chicken out or that City will legally challenge are naive. The European Parliament has already given UEFA their approval of the measures so good luck finding it illegal when the lawmakers want it to happen. I still think we'll spend - I would bet we'll make some late buys with a day or two to go, even if they break our plans for meeting FFPR - but I reckon Marwood or no Marwood, reluctant spending and holding fire on top names will characterise our transfer windows for the next few seasons.

 

[taconinja]

The way it is going the biggest worry for me is that we end up letting players go at the death such as - NDJ, AK , AJ , Kolo and then have no time to replace them and end up having a weaker squad than last year.

I guess city keep things in house now but the fact we were publicly in for Agger tells me we want a defender but nothing appears to be moving. I don't like all this last minute stuff we'll end up missing out or getting stuffed big time on price.

If we don't add some significant strength to the squad and make it clear we are going to make the clearest intention of winning the Pl again, Marwood is for the chop. Mancini has been quite clear about who he wants or wanted in order to strengthen the team, and so far we've added Rodders. The problem always was getting shot of a fair bit of deadwood, but now Ade's gone . . . . . . .

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

Evidently not as we haven't this window, have we?

 

[Bluesiam]

The way it is going the biggest worry for me is that we end up letting players go at the death such as - NDJ, AK , AJ , Kolo and then have no time to replace them and end up having a weaker squad than last year.

I guess city keep things in house now but the fact we were publicly in for Agger tells me we want a defender but nothing appears to be moving. I don't like all this last minute stuff we'll end up missing out or getting stuffed big time on price.

If we don't add some significant strength to the squad and make it clear we are going to make the clearest intention of winning the Pl again, Marwood is for the chop. Mancini has been quite clear about who he wants or wanted in order to strengthen the team, and so far we've added Rodders. The problem always was getting shot of a fair bit of deadwood, but now Ade's gone . . . . . . .

Given our financial strength, and improved FFP situation, I just can't see us selling players if we haven't got a replacement in place or lined up.

- Rodwell is clearly planned NDJ replacement as Sinclair is for AJ.
- AK is dispensible with Zaba, Rekik and Helan.
- I doubt Kolo will be going anywhere, even if we sign a CB

If we don't get a solid replacement CB, I can see a scenario where Rekik will be thrown in at the deep end. IMO he could do more than just survive!

 

[Bluesiam]

The way it is going the biggest worry for me is that we end up letting players go at the death such as - NDJ, AK , AJ , Kolo and then have no time to replace them and end up having a weaker squad than last year.

I guess city keep things in house now but the fact we were publicly in for Agger tells me we want a defender but nothing appears to be moving. I don't like all this last minute stuff we'll end up missing out or getting stuffed big time on price.

If we don't add some significant strength to the squad and make it clear we are going to make the clearest intention of winning the Pl again, Marwood is for the chop. Mancini has been quite clear about who he wants or wanted in order to strengthen the team, and so far we've added Rodders. The problem always was getting shot of a fair bit of deadwood, but now Ade's gone . . . . . . .

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

Great post, and I think this needed to be said!

By this logic too, all signings CAN'T be big money signings. So when Mancini, Marwood or the bloke in the tea room's mate comes up with a potential signing Like Nir Biton or Scott Sinclair, who might not light up the headlines, but COULD turn into the next VK type buy, why not just trust our Team's management and give them a chance to prove themselves.

 

[jellert]

If we don't add some significant strength to the squad and make it clear we are going to make the clearest intention of winning the Pl again, Marwood is for the chop. Mancini has been quite clear about who he wants or wanted in order to strengthen the team, and so far we've added Rodders. The problem always was getting shot of a fair bit of deadwood, but now Ade's gone . . . . . . .

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

Good post, Hughes also signed Bridge and Adebayor so he´s no genius but I see your point, there are gems to be found who are not expensive.

-- Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:22 pm --

If we don't add some significant strength to the squad and make it clear we are going to make the clearest intention of winning the Pl again, Marwood is for the chop. Mancini has been quite clear about who he wants or wanted in order to strengthen the team, and so far we've added Rodders. The problem always was getting shot of a fair bit of deadwood, but now Ade's gone . . . . . . .

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

Good post, Hughes also signed Bridge and Adebayor so he´s no genius but I see your point, there are gems to be found who are not expensive.

Name one manager that has never made a bad signing.. I'm curious :)

 

[blue wang]

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

Good post, Hughes also signed Bridge and Adebayor so he´s no genius but I see your point, there are gems to be found who are not expensive.

-- Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:22 pm --

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

Good post, Hughes also signed Bridge and Adebayor so he´s no genius but I see your point, there are gems to be found who are not expensive.

Name one manager that has never made a bad signing.. I'm curious :)

me- now go put the kettle on

 

[nehe11]

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

Good post, Hughes also signed Bridge and Adebayor so he´s no genius but I see your point, there are gems to be found who are not expensive.

-- Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:22 pm --

I'm getting sick of reading this complete bollocks about Marwood. People have even been suggesting that Rodwell was forced on Mancini. Do you really think he'd have played if that was the case?

Most people probably didn't even know what he does before Mancini talked about him. We'll have offered just as much money but Hazard chose Chelsea over us, nothing we can do about that. We were never in for Van Persie, we have four strikers, and De Rossi is in a custody battle for his daughter so of course we weren't going to get him.

Agger, likewise, has asked to stay at Liverpool.

If there's anyone we should be questioning here it's Mancini and the scouts. We should have a much longer list of targets who've been thoroughly researched. Hughes may have signed the dud RSC but he also found Kompany and Zabaleta for £6m each.

It's not enough to swan around demanding that City sign all the top players, anyone can do that.

Good post, Hughes also signed Bridge and Adebayor so he´s no genius but I see your point, there are gems to be found who are not expensive.

Name one manager that has never made a bad signing.. I'm curious :)

It wasen´t just one as I have mentioned and Lescott for 22mill.....Obviously he´s a bad player but 22mill was to much.

Not only the fees where to much but the wages some of those players was/is absolutely ridiculos.