Generic small time football blather thread FOREVER

[Kid Dynamite 6985]

11 minutes ago, wykikitoon said:

Let's hope they don't come for Bruno

Id be more worried about them coming for Isak. That only leaves them with Haaland as an out and out striker in the squad 

[Alex 34777]

I thought Atletico Madrid were skint. 

[wykikitoon 19860]

10 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said:

Id be more worried about them coming for Isak. That only leaves them with Haaland as an out and out striker in the squad 

Isak or Gordon tbh 

[Kid Dynamite 6985]

3 minutes ago, wykikitoon said:

Isak or Gordon tbh 

Nah, I think they will be after an Isak, Guirassy, Watkins or Osimhen.
 

They managed without a striker a few years ago but that was when De Bruyne guaranteed you 20+ goals a season. He's on the wane now so I reckon they will be looking to poach another CF from somewhere 

[ewerk 30218]

They’ll pick up some kid from South America for £10m and sell him in a few years for £60m.

[Dazzler 9347]

28 minutes ago, ewerk said:

They’ll pick up some kid from South America for £10m and sell him in a few years for £60m.

They already did with that Savio kid, I am guessing he is most likely the replacement.

[aimaad22 4103]

Brilliant bit of business from them tbh, he didn't seem happy, not really a critical part of their team. Just opened up hundreds of millions worth of PSR wriggle room to freshen up the squad. 

 

I dont think the likes of Isak or Osimhen function properly in their system alongside Haaland. Tend to agree they'll integrate someone like Savio or pick up another technically sound player who can cover 2-3 roles like Alvarez could.

 

 

[wykikitoon 19860]

 

 

[thebrokendoll 9058]

don't believe the cunt.

[Dazzler 9347]

I still hope Everton go radge about it and get another points deduction for opening their fat mouths.

[Kid Dynamite 6985]

Cancelling a pre season tour is tough shit tbh. Don't spend money you don't have, should be the FAs response 

[LondonBlue 749]

i don't think we'll look to replace Alvarez.

 

alvarez had the 5th most minutes for us last season but they tended not to be the big games. 

 

only incoming possibility imo is some help/cover for Rodri. Bruno seems like he would have been perfect but fairly sure that's dead (not sure if it was ever a thing tbh).  Nico O'Reilly might get a chance to cover Rodri as he's been promoted to first team squad but looks a little too attacking.

 

imo Haaland will be covered by tactics not a player. we won the league with foden as a false 9 a few years back so not that crazy. Emile Heskeys lad came on tour but he's not ready for the first team.

 

no way we go for isaak. great player but he's not a backup.

 

savio / savinho looks exciting on the right.. And Bobb looks ready.

 

there's talk of us activating Eze's release clause of 60m.

[wykikitoon 19860]

3 hours ago, LondonBlue said:

i don't think we'll look to replace Alvarez.

 

alvarez had the 5th most minutes for us last season but they tended not to be the big games. 

 

only incoming possibility imo is some help/cover for Rodri. Bruno seems like he would have been perfect but fairly sure that's dead (not sure if it was ever a thing tbh).  Nico O'Reilly might get a chance to cover Rodri as he's been promoted to first team squad but looks a little too attacking.

 

imo Haaland will be covered by tactics not a player. we won the league with foden as a false 9 a few years back so not that crazy. Emile Heskeys lad came on tour but he's not ready for the first team.

 

no way we go for isaak. great player but he's not a backup.

 

savio / savinho looks exciting on the right.. And Bobb looks ready.

 

there's talk of us activating Eze's release clause of 60m.

That price for Alvarez is big IMO but my gaffer who's a city fan said it's not enough. I've not watched enough of City to really say I agree. I like him but is he worth that price? 

 

I know the price all depends what the club's going to pay but still? 

[Diego21 2135]

2 hours ago, wykikitoon said:

That price for Alvarez is big IMO but my gaffer who's a city fan said it's not enough. I've not watched enough of City to really say I agree. I like him but is he worth that price? 

 

I know the price all depends what the club's going to pay but still? 

Julián Alvarez will be the next top scorer in the Spanish league next year. I bet for him.

[Diego21 2135]

5 hours ago, LondonBlue said:

i don't think we'll look to replace Alvarez.

 

alvarez had the 5th most minutes for us last season but they tended not to be the big games. 

 

only incoming possibility imo is some help/cover for Rodri. Bruno seems like he would have been perfect but fairly sure that's dead (not sure if it was ever a thing tbh).  Nico O'Reilly might get a chance to cover Rodri as he's been promoted to first team squad but looks a little too attacking.

 

imo Haaland will be covered by tactics not a player. we won the league with foden as a false 9 a few years back so not that crazy. Emile Heskeys lad came on tour but he's not ready for the first team.

 

no way we go for isaak. great player but he's not a backup.

 

savio / savinho looks exciting on the right.. And Bobb looks ready.

 

there's talk of us activating Eze's release clause of 60m.

I have the impression that, although they may not succeed, Manchester City will explore the option of Rodrygo Goes.

[Dr Gloom 21793]

22 minutes ago, Diego21 said:

Julián Alvarez will be the next top scorer in the Spanish league next year. I bet for him.

disappointed to lose him? Driven by psr, or a player good enough to be starting more games?

[Diego21 2135]

15 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:

disappointed to lose him? Driven by psr, or a player good enough to be starting more games?

Sorry... I don't understand the question. What is psr?

 

To lose him? I am not losing the player hahaha. 

Sorry, you know mi English is not the best and sometimes is difficult for me to get you.

[LondonBlue 749]

3 hours ago, wykikitoon said:

That price for Alvarez is big IMO but my gaffer who's a city fan said it's not enough. I've not watched enough of City to really say I agree. I like him but is he worth that price? 

 

I know the price all depends what the club's going to pay but still? 

 

to be honest its really hard to know with Alvarez. i think with a good run of starts he could become prolific. pretty sure he got a double hat trick in his last game in argentina before joining up with City. but he won't dislodge haaland.

 

despite his minutes, he's a squad player not a starter for us so in that respect its great money.

 

but i think its fair to say that fans love him. and his work rate is top notch.

 

put it this way, he's better Darwin Nunez £80m? or Rasmus Hojlund £72m? so Athletico are getting a good deal.

 

And lets face it he's won everything there is to win in England so now to win it all in Spain.

River Plate -  Argentine Primera División: 2021,  Copa Argentina: 2019,Supercopa Argentina: 2019,  Trofeo de Campeones: 2021, Copa Libertadores: 2018, Recopa Sudamericana: 2019
Manchester City - Premier League: 2023, 2024,  FA Cup: 2023,  Champions League: 2023,  UEFA Super Cup: 2023,  FIFA Club World Cup: 2023
Argentina - World Cup: 2022,  Copa América: 2021, 2024,  CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions: 2022

 

good luck to the lad.

 

[LondonBlue 749]

1 hour ago, Diego21 said:

I have the impression that, although they may not succeed, Manchester City will explore the option of Rodrygo Goes.

 

I very much doubt that

 

(but you may be right as i know nothing)

 

[LondonBlue 749]

47 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:

disappointed to lose him? Driven by psr, or a player good enough to be starting more games?

 

City have no problem with psr atm. we could have hit bruno's clause without the alvarez sale and still be okay.

 

obviously we have the 115 but lets not mess up this chat.

[RobinRobin 11109]

1 hour ago, Diego21 said:

Julián Alvarez will be the next top scorer in the Spanish league next year. I bet for him.

Sure Connor Gallagher will ruin his opportunities  

[Gemmill 44245]

 

 

Bit much this from Gabby Agbonlahor. 

 

 

[Gemmill 44245]

The lass with the Amnesty International tabard cheering the "cut their throats" order.

 

[ewerk 30218]

13 minutes ago, Gemmill said:

The lass with the Amnesty International tabard cheering the "cut their throats" order.

 

 

Must be from the Sunderland branch.

[Chaser 1204]

33 minutes ago, Gemmill said:

 

 

Bit much this from Gabby Agbonlahor. 

 

 

 

I wonder if they'll consider his comments under the Terrorism act and have him in front of the Crown beak by dawn....

 

 

 

 

 

Or they'll just accept his "in the heat of the moment apology" given he's not a baldy fat lad with a few England Tatts.