Txiki & Pep met in Amsterdam yesterday

[Rolee]

I think we have to trust Pep in terms of who he wants in which positions. I'm sure that there's a plan for the full back areas. Might just be that we bring in one full back and let one go. My guess would be that Kolarov goes and a LB comes in (unless Pep's got plans for Delph in that position which isn't unthinkable). On the right hand side much depends on how much they rate Maffeo.

Not surprised that the stories are beginning to seep out about who we want. I realise that you're not enthused by the idea of the Ox, but again, it's a case of trusting Pep and Txiki. There's a value in having a core of English players in your side which can't really be quantified. The question is always are they good enough, but that's where the manager comes in. I'm sure he isn't going to be picking players who he doesn't think have the qualities he requires, and equally if he's picking young player he isn't going to be picking ones unless he thinks he can improve them.

Gundogan, Stones, and the Ox would be a quite a start to the summer. Interestingly enough both the Ox and Gundogan have contractual issues which mean that their transfer fees won't be ridiculously inflated.

What do you mean by contractual issues Billy?

 

[BillyShears]

What do you mean by contractual issues Billy?

Gundogan has 12 months left on his deal this summer. The Ox two years.

 

[Rolee]

Gundogan has 12 months left on his deal this summer. The Ox two years.

Ah right, thanks mate.

 

[blueinsa]

Pictures of meeting snapped accidently on purpose lol ;-)

 

[Neville Kneville]

Pictures of meeting snapped accidently on purpose lol ;-)

Gundogan has always seemed a nailed on target to me. Exactly what we require in a Pep type team. I would be pretty surprised if we don't get him.

 

[moenchengladbach blau]

Drink Heinekin !!

I hope that is sarcastic.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Who gives a fuck what any of us think certainly not Pep or anyone at the club as its not our reputation on the line

Trust Pep to manage our team and thankfull we have the money to spend

 

[Lkzerinho]

@tolmie's hairdoo was gundogan the only thing on the agenda in amsterdam or was there others

 

[OrigamiNinja]

I'll be going with Guardiola's opinion over yours about whether a player is "any good". I think you understand why. ;)

I expect you've also always gone with Mancini's and Pellegrinis opinion over the past few years as well and of course they've always been proven right as well.

Any player that Pep or any other manager signs will always get my backing but lets not kid ourselves into thinking that even the very best don't get things wrong.

 

[BillyShears]

I expect you've also always gone with Mancini's and Pellegrinis opinion over the past few years as well and of course they've always been proven right as well.

Any player that Pep or any other manager signs will always get my backing but lets not kid ourselves into thinking that even the very best don't get things wrong.

Sure managers often get things wrong even Pep. But I'll give him the benefit of the doubt this summer. I prefer to let players get a chance once they've signed before writing them off as being wank or overrated or too expensive.