To be fair on the left back point who could have predicted Mendy. We've been really unlucky with him. Signed him and he got 6 assists in 6 games, then his knee went and that player never came back. And as for this year, just terrible.
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Txiki Begiristain
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To be fair on the left back point who could have predicted Mendy. We've been really unlucky with him. Signed him and he got 6 assists in 6 games, then his knee went and that player never came back. And as for this year, just terrible.
he has one job, to look at the squad and see what is missing, where we can improve, fill in any gaps and keep an eye on contract renewals and also the player market with his dozens of top scouts/player analytic people who do even personal background checks and whatever...
than identifying targets, get financial approval from his bosses and Pep's input, and then go a negotiate a deal.
well no release clause? then we are fucked. if there is that makes it simple, aint no way we get anyone under release clause even if it ends up in an obscene amount paid for Grealish. wonder what he did there, 60m bid, 70m bid, 80m bid, 90m bid all rejected?
to identify Kane to a problem we had (correctly as his style would have fit us like a glove, probably even better than Haaland currently, albeit age is certainly on the Norwegian's side) and have a a saga for months where apparently we were not even close to the asking price, if we made an offer at all, on top of this to end up what we had last season minus Kun and Torres upfront.
oh sorry, forgot Grealish, we added him, played a lot in the front three with about as much end product what would have been underwhelming even for Palmer if same minutes he can play who is a great talent coming form EDS not a 100m pound record signing.
I fee there is a potential fuck up waiting also on the three renewals Sterling, Mahrez, Jesus. their renewals was not sorted for a reason, we do need to solve it in a way we end up stronger and not weaker. not all three will stay, that is almost certain.
we had to chance and the money to strengthen the squad after a PL title and CL final and we did not do that. and we fail to finish the chances vs Liverpool title decider, let them alive, fail to convert the chances vs Real at home or even after 1-0 up away, all this costing another CL exit.
than identifying targets, get financial approval from his bosses and Pep's input, and then go a negotiate a deal.
well no release clause? then we are fucked. if there is that makes it simple, aint no way we get anyone under release clause even if it ends up in an obscene amount paid for Grealish. wonder what he did there, 60m bid, 70m bid, 80m bid, 90m bid all rejected?
to identify Kane to a problem we had (correctly as his style would have fit us like a glove, probably even better than Haaland currently, albeit age is certainly on the Norwegian's side) and have a a saga for months where apparently we were not even close to the asking price, if we made an offer at all, on top of this to end up what we had last season minus Kun and Torres upfront.
oh sorry, forgot Grealish, we added him, played a lot in the front three with about as much end product what would have been underwhelming even for Palmer if same minutes he can play who is a great talent coming form EDS not a 100m pound record signing.
I fee there is a potential fuck up waiting also on the three renewals Sterling, Mahrez, Jesus. their renewals was not sorted for a reason, we do need to solve it in a way we end up stronger and not weaker. not all three will stay, that is almost certain.
we had to chance and the money to strengthen the squad after a PL title and CL final and we did not do that. and we fail to finish the chances vs Liverpool title decider, let them alive, fail to convert the chances vs Real at home or even after 1-0 up away, all this costing another CL exit.
Fordyboy46
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We need a stronger window this summer both with incomings and outgoings. Last summer just wasn't good enough, yes we splashed 100m but on one player only, and one player we didn't really need. This summer we need three players ideally with possibly a couple moving out, but knowing Txiki and Co's speed at negotiating I think we'll be disappointed yet again come Sept 1st
Centurions
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Rather than waste your time typing that load of tripe, wouldn't it have been easier to just say "I have no idea what Txiki's job is"?he has one job, to look at the squad and see what is missing, where we can improve, fill in any gaps and keep an eye on contract renewals and also the player market with his dozens of top scouts/player analytic people who do even personal background checks and whatever...
than identifying targets, get financial approval from his bosses and Pep's input, and then go a negotiate a deal.
well no release clause? then we are fucked. if there is that makes it simple, aint no way we get anyone under release clause even if it ends up in an obscene amount paid for Grealish. wonder what he did there, 60m bid, 70m bid, 80m bid, 90m bid all rejected?
to identify Kane to a problem we had (correctly as his style would have fit us like a glove, probably even better than Haaland currently, albeit age is certainly on the Norwegian's side) and have a a saga for months where apparently we were not even close to the asking price, if we made an offer at all, on top of this to end up what we had last season minus Kun and Torres upfront.
oh sorry, forgot Grealish, we added him, played a lot in the front three with about as much end product what would have been underwhelming even for Palmer if same minutes he can play who is a great talent coming form EDS not a 100m pound record signing.
I fee there is a potential fuck up waiting also on the three renewals Sterling, Mahrez, Jesus. their renewals was not sorted for a reason, we do need to solve it in a way we end up stronger and not weaker. not all three will stay, that is almost certain.
we had to chance and the money to strengthen the squad after a PL title and CL final and we did not do that. and we fail to finish the chances vs Liverpool title decider, let them alive, fail to convert the chances vs Real at home or even after 1-0 up away, all this costing another CL exit.
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haha , the txiki thread pops up after every defeat , through the years whenever we've had a bad defeat this thread pops up, funny you never see it when we've won, which is quite a lot over the years
Manchester_lalala
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It’s a joke isn’t it. Our squad is a bit stretched at the minute but this summer it will be sorted. We’ve had to wait for a striker for two summers as there’s been no one available. We’ve also got Palmer and McAtee integration to look forward too. This squad is a few players away from being our best ever. Txiki is doing a great job.haha , the txiki thread pops up after every defeat , through the years whenever we've had a bad defeat this thread pops up, funny you never see it when we've won, which is quite a lot over the years
manimanc
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It's almost like deloony and nostrils Harris teeeting about sportswashing and human rights abuse the minute we lift a trophy.haha , the txiki thread pops up after every defeat , through the years whenever we've had a bad defeat this thread pops up, funny you never see it when we've won, which is quite a lot over the years
I really look forward to reading Txiki's autobiography in the future, I really want to know the truth on the non deals for the likes of Fred, Maguire, Kane and Sanchez.
Did the little fella get lucky or did he pull the greatest scam ever done in football and the reds fell for it everytime!
Did the little fella get lucky or did he pull the greatest scam ever done in football and the reds fell for it everytime!
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Maybe but it is dependent on Pep trusting the younger players. Otherwise the same old problem will occur - Kev playing too much, Rodri run into the ground etc.It’s a joke isn’t it. Our squad is a bit stretched at the minute but this summer it will be sorted. We’ve had to wait for a striker for two summers as there’s been no one available. We’ve also got Palmer and McAtee integration to look forward too. This squad is a few players away from being our best ever. Txiki is doing a great job.
GaudinoMotors
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Hahaha the Txiki can do no wrong posts pop up after every bad defeat too.haha , the txiki thread pops up after every defeat , through the years whenever we've had a bad defeat this thread pops up, funny you never see it when we've won, which is quite a lot over the years
Maybe the truth lies somewhere in the middle.