Why did we buy De Jong?

[MCFCinUSA]

Santa Cruz has come out today and said that there is a definite £20 million release clause in his contract from June , so that one might well not be 'dead in the water' just yet.

but isn't that assuming we still have the same management team in place come the summer?

there are other forwards we're being linked with too, plus of course the 'marquee' players.

certainly whatever happens, this summer will likely be a lot more 'exciting' than the recent window turned out to be.

 

[zeusbheld]

I give you a challenge, against Liverpool watch De Jong, don't take your eyes of him. If he still doesn't impress you then hes either had an off game, we've had 100% possesion or you're footballingly inept.

this.

or, apparently, according to a lot of the football experts on this board, a defensive mid is supposed to like, score ten goals a game. and robinho's shit and richards needs to be sold etc etc.

ffs can we sell some of the fans instead?

 

[RockawayBeach]

We bought de Jong as a result of a recommendation from MH's extensive European scouting network ie his mate from his season at Bayern Munich...

"hi Gunter, it's Hughesy. Any recommendations in midfield? I need someone with a name like a porn star that can hide the fact that I don't know what the fuck I'm doing...oh, and preferably a Dutchman with a good spliff supply to chill out the dressing room...oh, and a set of compasses because we don't know where the fuck we are going...oh and a set of golf clubs for Bellamy...."

"Ja Taff, I can help...how about another one from Hamberg?"

Good player though IMO

 

[taggarc]

Because he is a very good footballer with a 92% successful pass
rate in his first game. We need a squad of quality players not just eleven.

Same as Bridge then!

 

[DontLookBackInAnger]

I think he has done OK so far and by having him it gives us a few more options, with the back 4.

 

[Mike D]

Santa Cruz has come out today and said that there is a definite £20 million release clause in his contract from June , so that one might well not be 'dead in the water' just yet.

why would we want to pay £20m for an average premiership who's had one good season and done nothing this season. Thankfully like the riduclous thought of buying this carthorse and the management of this club they will be both a long gone distant memory come the summer

 

[samharris]

Kompany is better imo in defensive midfield.We should have scoured Europe for a class centre half who can defend set pieces.Also why were all our eggs in one basket with Santa Cruz,was he the only option available on earth.We could'nt run a piss up in a brewery

Three words buddy.......Strength in Depth.

 

[yeseye]

Because we can! :p

 

[Bluesince1979]

Kompany is better imo in defensive midfield.We should have scoured Europe for a class centre half who can defend set pieces.Also why were all our eggs in one basket with Santa Cruz,was he the only option available on earth.We could'nt run a piss up in a brewery

regardless of your opinion we need, to be a top team, 2 top players for every position. other wise what happens during suspensions and injuries????

 

[Dancini]

With Kompany in midfield Nigel should be given more license to go forward.