Well GOOD morning to you all.
I was thinking about that Laurent Kos contract issue yesterday, and the more I thought about it, the more I thought it was very clever.
You give an older player a 3-year deal, which is good news to the player. The clubs assumption, generously, is that they will be relevant-ish for the first two years, but then less so in the players 34th year, but they are still kept on life support with a performance related bump so it’s not offensive. Maybe the total value of the deal is front-loaded to make it more interesting to sign.
Arsenal make the final year of the deal an unpleasant place to be if the player is not playing. That gives two options: The player leaves, freeing the wage bill. The player stays and DOES NOT mail it in for the final year. The player stays and doesn’t play but doesn’t cost at lot.
Daniel Levey of Spurs has a different way of making the final year tough. He gives players a bit of premium in their contract offers. So, say you have a young Harry Kane, you give him more than he’s worth at a young age and you give him a loooong deal. Then his special sauce is putting an optional extra year in the deal, so if it gets to that danger zone where they look like they could be off, he activates the additional year. The hope is also that the player becomes more valuable than the deal as it chugs along.
You’ll remember comically that Arsenal did this with defensive superstar, Johann Djourou.
So whilst I don’t agree that we should be keeping Laurent this summer, I do like the idea of being a little smarter with contracts so we don’t have to suffer the indignity of having 60% of our squad waiting out their deals.
In more positive news, Arsenal has kicked into gear with the Keiran Tierney deal. We’re finally going to cough up the £25m needed for him. That’s super exciting, he has all the ingredients Emery desires from a left back and he’ll be a nice counter to Bellerin on the right. The Celtic fans are naturally gutted, they feel like they’ve been pillaged by an English club again, and hopefully that’s 100% true.
There are STRONG rumours from France that we’re in the race for Pepe this summer. The £80m man is looking for an intermediary club for him before he moves to a big club and that intermediary is Arsenal.
Utter tosh people. If you think we’ve been pissing around in the shame mud all summer trying to work out Zaha when we’ve been carrying £80m of gold for Pepe, you are a madman.
Though Pepe has a lot going for him, namely age and fanciness because he’s foreign, we do not have that sort of cash… and Luis Campos is not going to let his star man leave for £40m while Spurs drop £80m on a similarly valuable player.
I’d imagine the noise is that PSG haven’t moved yet and the panic is setting in with his team that he won’t move this summer.
Zaha really would be lovely. Someone that’s powerful, direct, skilful and a total bully would be a very steep upgrade on what we have at the minute. It’s just a shame there’s nothing in our mixer worth swapping. Either because the player wouldn’t go, or the player we’d swap is clearly not good enough.
It’s also worth noting that whilst we sit there and concern ourselves is the lack of wingers at the club, there are bigger issues we’re facing down.
We lost all of our leadership. Petr Cech may not have been the biggest name at the club last year, but he took over from Per Mertesacker as a big voice in the dressing room. He’s gone.
We lost Aaron. I cannot overstate what an issue that’s going to be this year. We lost his energy, his passion to move the ball forward, the threat in front of goal and obviously the deep understanding of what it meant to be an Arsenal player.
We have 1 centre back that wants to be at Arsenal next season. That really is a problem. Can someone please get Lewis Dunk on the blower right now? Whoever we bring in needs to be organised and a natural born killer when it comes to leadership. We simply cannot go into the season with Mustafi throwing himself into imaginary challenges like a lunatic every game.
I don’t know how we’re going to plug all these gaps this season. From the outside looking in, it seems like we’re in a very nightmarish place. There’s no fixed vision of where we’re moving as a club, because the person tasked with that blueprint only just landed.
Interesting looking at the Chelsea model. Bringing in a young coach, take the transfer ban on the chin, refocus the club for a year, then spend the savings surplus next season when you know which young players are going to be good for anything.
We look like we have a self-imposed transfer ban, and to be honest, it’s looking more and more like the gaps in our armour are going to have to be filled by the kids. Chelsea is like the person dieting because they’ve been slung in a Spanish prison, we’re dieting because we’re on a self-imposed Crouch End juice cleanse.
Before I go, I’m not sure who this seasons celeb right back is going to be, but how about Dani Alves? He dresses real nice and he is a WINNER. Would shift some shirts as well. Make it happen, Edu.
Right, that’s me done, see you in the comments x
I’d take Alves too.
RH
You judged him all year round. Day in day out. Don’t make out like you waited for May.
Was is and always will be a better manager then Unai Emery. Even at his worst
Marko
You used to moan endlessly about Arsenal fans waiting for a summers end to pass judgement. Now it’s fair game?
I thought a changed (supposed improved) dynamic was supposed to see a different approach?
Seems you’ve gone from bitching about all the things Wenger got wrong, to giving slack upon slack to the new crowd.
Are we meant to have just single options for the positions we want to strengthen? Nothing scatter gun about moving on to plan B if A doesn’t work out, No but you shouldn’t just move on to plan b because plan a takes longer I mean that’s kinda stupid if you ask me. Clearly we didn’t move onto plan b because at no point was it a question of Tierney being unavailable or non-transferable. It takes a month to get in Tierney fuck that lets get in whoever cause it’ll only take two weeks to get in him. That’s silly.… Read more »
Batistuta
Why not abandon every game in the 67th minute of stop dicking just when the fizz is about to erupt.
You are risk averse obviously but you just want it now….right now.
Weagle
You not fancy Dani Alves?
I agree with where you’re coming from, but for me the idea was right with Licht and maybe Alves could provide that. Although the up/down nature of the prem might be beyond him.
Klele
You say don’t prises Chelsea then proceed to talk up their loan/youth policy.
Good work.
Marc
I have no issues whatsoever with negotiating not to over pay but surely it shouldn’t stretch out for this long especially with the amount of work we needed done this summer and that’s been my point all along
Poor Un na
Crying is eyes out over Wenger
Shall we bring back Jackie boy from Westham’s sick-bay?
Saliba doesn’t affect the first team for at least a year Marko so at this stage even if Tierney is brought in the next couple of days [optimistic] we’re less than 4 weeks away from the PL kick off and we’ve lost 1 first team player in Ramsey and brought one in Tierney.
That’s shocking considering the EL Final was over 6 weeks ago.
Seems you’ve gone from bitching about all the things Wenger got wrong, to giving slack upon slack to the new crowd.
Yeah expect you to not see the difference between someone failing year in year out for nearly 15 years and a new structure in place for 12-24 months.
‘I’d have sold Laca and Auba. Both limited and at 30 Auba is only going down. £100m for those two and we would have been in a much better position.’
£100m for both Auba and Laca?
Your dealer is doing one under the table, he has begun to mix some dangerous powder into your order, unknown to you of course.
I urge you to change the man or quit drugs.
Dissenter
Kindly do well to respond to me with actual arguments or conversations not the last thing you out up there man, didn’t understand a single thing
Seems you’ve gone from bitching about all the things Wenger got wrong, to giving slack upon slack to the new crowd.
Yeah
From the day emery was appointed. Only his big talk has backfired on him and now it’s a face saving, pride salvaging exercise for Marko and his mongo brigade.
Tied their colours to the wrong mast and are now having their noses rubbed in it daily. But not by us. By emery, Raul and kroenke. What a giggle
Bati
Let’s look at it another way – one that doesn’t carry so much emotional attachment for us.
David De Gea has a year left on his contract – why have ManU not agreed an extension? If he won’t sign why haven’t they sold him? They are less than a month off being able to get a replace if he were to leave and it’s been widely publicised that the Glazers want players with resale value so letting go for free isn’t a great idea.
How long does it take to do the above?
At least Un na nai and CG have given up all pretense of being critical for the good of the club. They just want Wenger back and are now comfortable saying it. Still waiting for some to come around.
Fraud for not wanting a back and forth with you today after chirping up yesterday? Lol…are yesterday and today supposed to be the same? I’m allowed to get bored with you the very next minute oga.
Charlie Alves is still a top class player but yeah, I’d worry about how at age 36 he’d adapt to the frenetic and unforgiving physical nature of the PL, he’s never been solid defensively but playing for Barcelona and PSG that’s rarely ever been a problem given how absurdly good he has been on the ball and attacking the flank just like Marcelo at Real Madrid. He’s also a huge personality so could potentially fracture the dressing room if his stint isn’t going so rosy and he loses his place to Bellerin when he returns. Agree with Dream that a… Read more »
WE yeah we’ll have to wait and see what happens won’t we. The point being that we shouldn’t just target players who can be signed up quickly is my point. Moving on to plan b cause plan a is drawing on a bit isn’t a great plan. CB is going to be interesting to see what happens there. Might be an indicator of us being desperate or actually having a plan. I have a feeling De Ligt might have fucked us a bit. Kimpembe might have been available had he gone to PSG or Umtiti if Barcelona got him. Anyway… Read more »
Marko thinks winning 5 FA cups a league title, going a season unbeaten, outplaying Barca with 10 men in the champs league final and constantly finishing 1-4th in 15 years BAR ONE SEASON is constantly failing
Do your ever think before you open your trap?
Marc
The De gea situation and our inability to close any kinda deal all summer are two different scenarios, probably not the best to use to make comparisons
“Even in the case of Messi, it took Guardiola which had managed him at Barcelona B to put Messi in the Barcelona team in place of Ronaldinho.”
What?? I take it people don’t read Valentin’s posts anymore. Messi’s debut was in 2004/5, Guardiola came to manage Barca 2008. By then Messi was already a beast in the first team. Or is my memory failing me?
Haha mystic you’re not going senile just yet indeed, Messi had already come runner up in the Ballon D’or in 2008 and 3rd place in the 2007 one before Pep took over.
“outplaying Barca with 10 men in the champs league final”
Lmao. So many pearls today. These Wenger guys. Am in fits. Barca wanted to kill us the whole match. Even as 11 v 11. Wtf is going on today?
Bati
It’s the same principle – it’s a negotiation and they only take a few hours max.
Marko
Rugani not a possibility from Juventus?
Chiellini and De Ligt the pairing with Bonucci backing up.
Rh Nice try. I don’t want wenger back. I just acknowledge his superiority to any of the fools at the club currently. What I want is Raul and emery gone. The fact that we’ve lost Sven in itself is a big red flag. This isn’t going well and it’s getting worse with each passing month. You’re using wenger as a deflective tactic but and it’s highky transparent. The sooner we all unite to end this regime the sooner we may see arsenal improve. We will not under emery, Raul and kroenke. Emery will be gone by this time next year… Read more »
People making up facts to suit their agenda on Le Grove – never.
“Yeah expect you to not see the difference between someone failing year in year out for nearly 15 years and a new structure in place for 12-24 months.“ Oh that must be it, you’re sat here all enlightened while others are left in the fog. Maybe I see no difference because we’ve changed all the faces and the same shit is being offered up? This is the second summer, and third window of negotiations the new lot have had and there’s not one shred of evidence that we’ve take steps toward a “better” model. As Weagle states, 6 weeks since… Read more »
Djokovic always seems to take those tight 50-50 sets. Guys grit is out of this world.
WE thanks for reassuring me. 😆😆 Had to sort that out you know.
Are you the one with the tennis final commentary? I hope Federer wins though. I am a massive Rafa fan and Djoker already looks like he’s going to overtake Rafa on titles won so the enemy of my enemy becomes my friend. Wonder what happens when these 3 guys retire
Charlie what is it with you and RB’s. First it was Lichtsteiner then it was Antonio Valencia and now it’s Dani Alves. I know you don’t rate Bellerin that much so what gives? Your only knowledge of RB’s coming from that premier league sticker book circa 2009?
Rugani not a possibility from Juventus?
No noise about him whatsoever. Seems like the type who’ll be happy to sit around for the next few seasons before wanting to leave
Yea we lost Sven to Stuttgart… Big red flag that. How are we going to replace the 13 months he spent at the club.
Unite to end this regime? Jeez its not North Korea its football.
The Beeb are so pro-Federer it’s embarrassing. Not even pretending to be impartial.
If you are a non-Londoner . . . .why would any self-respecting human being support this farcical club/business organization?
Marko
Not even worth a response with that drivel.
Federer has been shocking – serve apart.
Looks like Novak is in his head more than Rafa was a few years back.
Boring match.
Mystic
Barca had little penetration until Larson came on
We had the better of the chances
Henry has two sitters to bury and he fucked it.
I would t even call their goals clear cut as they should have been routine near post saves but we had a Swiss cheese in goal
WE, I am cursing myself for posting the last comment. Totally jinxed it, Djoker wins another set in tie breaker. Federer playing better tennis but Djoker returns almost everything forcing Fed to make errors on his backhand.
If you are a non-Londoner . . . .why would any self-respecting human being support this farcical club/business organization?
Rambo
It’s a ruse, intended to aide in the construction of some sort of personality
Maybe I see no difference because we’ve changed all the faces and the same shit is being offered up?
True. But the difference between the new regime and the old is the new one hasn’t been given enough time to properly judge them and they’ve still got a chance of overturning the club’s fortunes. Whereas the old regime are to blame for what you’re currently seeing and had failed for years in the transfer market.
This season to me is exciting. I can see the things happening behind the scene and I like to get behind the whole set up. I am trying to be as objective as I can and hold on to my little wins. First being the youngsters brought into the first team, let them actually play let’s know if they are good or bad. Then change them, since we are transitioning anyways Second being the structure where Edu will take charge of basically everything and how we play. I look at Ajax and what their TD/DOF have been able to achieve,… Read more »
England being absolutely dominated by the Kiwi bowlers in the CWC final. On this pitch, in these conditions where it’s moving about, 240 was a great score.
Charlie
Would make a lot more sense if we were really in for Everton/Neres. All for it in that case if it helps them settle in.
Mystic
Yeah although if Federer wins then that pretty much signals the end of Rafa’s hopes of catching him so it”s a lose-lose for him pretty much no matter who wins today.
Huge day for the GS count, if Djokovic wins he’s odds on for overtaking Federer imo but if Federer wins then it all but seals his place at the top.
Not even worth a response with that drivel.
I suppose I made it up. Dishonest doesn’t begin to paint your picture mate. Yeah we’ll just gloss over you thinking Lichtsteiner was a good idea last summer about how Valencia could have been a good idea because unlike Lichtsteiner he knew the league (you love that one) and now it’s what with regards to Dani Alves? “the idea was right with Licht and maybe Alves could provide that”. Genius that.
“Whereas the old regime are to blame for what you’re currently seeing and had failed for years in the transfer market.“ This is bollocks. We’re 3 windows into this new lot and how they have approached each has been plenty questionable. All are aware with the fabled “mess” they’ve been left, but that offers absolutely fuck all excuses for chasing a useless cunt in Jan, battling the club captain in the newspapers, and spending absolutely nothing to date however big/small the war chest. Yes, they’ve issues to deal with left by the previous lot….but the point you’re continually distracting from… Read more »
Marko How much time exactly are we supposed to give the new regime to get at least the basics which we hated the old guys for which is haggling over transfers? This is their 3rd window and it’s not looking at all positive though.. I mean everyone we wanted shifted at least after a year are still here though being told it’s because there aren’t any takers for them so best they’re here till their contracts expires before the new guys can be properly judged? I’m trying to see where all of this staunch defence of Raul and co who… Read more »
I’d much rather see us spend 30m on Everton than 60-80m on Zaha or Pepe
Pepe is nearly mid 20s with only one great season and Zaha is good but not world class or that young so the valuation is silly for a club in Arsenal’s position
Everton looks like a smart gamble financially in comparison and is also within our budget
Fed has not faced a break point yet but is still down 2 sets.
Mystic, Messi was not the main player until 2008. In fact between 2004 and 2008 he was in and out of the team due to injuries. I remember that when Ronaldinho was sold, a lot of people questioned that decision. A lot of people were still unsure whether Messi could play a full season and more importantly could carry the team like Ronaldinho had done it. Of course now looking back that sound ridiculous, but at the time there was a real debate on the subject. Same thing regarding Henry. Now an revered icon, but when he joined he was… Read more »
Hair transplant “Yea we lost Sven to Stuttgart… Big red flag that” T’was actually. It told the World that Arsenal have no plan in place, its all make it up as you go along. Wenger is off. “We are the three Arseketeers and we’ll make the club club great again” -Gazidis, Raul, Sven “Oh no wait, change of plans, I’m going now. Bye bye” – Gaizidis “We have an exciting structure in place with a awesome approach to transfers” One window later… ” I don’t like this German brat. Fvck off Sven” – Raul ” Lets welcome this dopey looking… Read more »
The club is still a shambles under the new regime, whether people care to admit it or not
And unfortunately when we have zero leadership or expectations from Stan it’s exceptionally hopeful to think that will change in the coming years
Marko
Again, making yourself look a thick cunt as per with your commentary above.
We have a budget. Let that sink in.
So……with that in mind……a competent bosman as backup RB isn’t a bad idea. Licht was simply a bad execution.
You follow that you dribbly spastic? It’s closely linked to how some think spending on Saliba and getting nothing for it this season is a misuse of money given our situation.
Someone bust out the crayolas and paint Steven Hawking a picture of things, make it easier on him.
Steven hawking was a pretty dumb choice if you want to imply he doesn’t get it.
Though Pepe has a lot going for him, namely age and fanciness because he’s foreign, we do not have that sort of cash”
It’s amazing to me that with the Adidas deal and all the UCL money and the high ticket prices and everything else that we are broke(as far as transfers go).
Someone please through marko a life vest
He’s sinking fast under his own excuses.
I’m actually starting to pity him
Celtic want straight up 25m for Tierney.
None of these add-ons.
but the point you’re continually distracting from and excusing is that their ability to deal with these issues has been nothing short of abysmal thus far. Yeah cause it’s going to take time because it’s not easy to address these issues. I don’t even know why I’m bothering talking to you about these things when you continually ignore issues with regards to the squad (it’s good enough for top 4) how hard it is to get rid of overpaid underperforming players (Villa were able to sell Tyrone Ming’s for 26 million duuurrrr) and you keep on with this idea that… Read more »
China
Was a nod to his self imposed superiority/clarity a few posts back, whilst still being a dribbly cunt.
Also…Hawking was a theoretical physicist, I don’t think he was noted for his sporting acumen so settle down a touch.
Mystic
Oh please. Who the fuck are you trying to kid? You’re fooling nobody but yourself. There is nothing exciting at arsenal right now. Nothing. You think Edu is going to come in and suddenly emery gets us winning again?
Deary me. What elite levels of self delusion you’re suffering from.
This is you mystic
“See, isn’t it great since wenger got the bullet? 5th place, battered 4-1 by Chelsea, kroenke guarding the vault and no summer signings. Why didn’t we do this years ago??”
“Someone please through marko a life vest”
Hmmm…he’d probably mistake it for a trouser and try to wear it upside down.
Marko
Answer Bati, who questioned you on your “time” escape hatch.
Need time, just give it time.
It’s been a year and you wouldn’t know what’s different, a neutral certainly wouldn’t. You’re obviously not part of a workplace because you’d understand with new management typically comes a fucking mammoth amount of change.
What do you get? A new van and sack then off you trot?
So……with that in mind……a competent bosman as backup RB isn’t a bad idea. Licht was simply a bad execution.
Yeah so when I said that you thought Lichtsteiner was a good idea it wasn’t drivel was it it was accurate. You’re also the only dickhead I’ve seen mention Antonio Valencia as an option and that was all by yourself. And now you’re wondering if we should bring in Dani Alves. Which leads me to wonder if you can actually think of any other RB’s that aren’t on deaths door.
I can’t wait to see how Iwobi performs today. Hope that his good form continues.
Valentin your reply at 16:40 is as pointless as they come. I’d drop the shovel if I were you. Messi already claimed podium place finishes twice before Guardiola came. Una na I supported Wenger till 2016, I thought he would go after the fa cup. Even before then, my “support” was more in hope than logic as he was already finished. Whatever you say or however you criticise Emery and the present structure, Wenger had to go. His mismanagement is a part of why we are where we are right now and this modern structure WILL get us out of… Read more »
Shit, looks like we’re getting 5th set after all.
“Hmmm…he’d probably mistake it for a trouser and try to wear it upside down.”
😅😅😅
Marko
I mentioned Valencia specifically when a list of free agents were being talked about and how United we’re losing Mata, Valencia, Herrera. I said all three would get in our team and Valencia would be a better version of what Licht was supposed to be. Which he would…..
Dani Alves has been linked to us and I was responding to the chat on the matter today. That’s sort of what happens on here.
We can’t all be delivering key updates that we’re going to bust our nuts if Pepe signs.
“We lost all of our leadership”
I’m sorry Pedro, but we still have Mesut!!
How much time exactly are we supposed to give the new regime to get at least the basics which we hated the old guys for which is haggling over transfers? Was this the bati question? No you’re right bati club with meagre budget shouldn’t try to haggle we should just pay the asking price up front and be done with it. Certainly shouldn’t try to spread a sorry transfer budget over several areas and players. 25 million for Tierney here you go. 30 million for Saliba? Sorry we’ve only got 20 million left any chance you can wait until we… Read more »
Let’s scout the Senegal and the Tunisia team and see whether there is any hidden gems.
We can’t all be delivering key updates that we’re going to bust our nuts if Pepe signs.
Good zinger that one. So you were only talking about Lichtsteiner, Valencia and Alves being good ideas because they were being spoken about at the time? In future can I recommend that you just don’t say anything and let it go. You’ll be saving yourself from embarrassment and we can’t any more of that
Mystic Yeah I would agree with pretty much all of your last comment but the fact that weneger had to go doesn’t mean that we should just stick with emery because. He’s failing. Hard. Every bit as hard as Wenger in his worst ever season. So is Raul. This isn’t a new thing. It’s been going on for for over a year now and 3 transfer windows. We have lost 4, soon to be 5 of the most experienced leaders in our squad without replacing them. Marko is snarking about alves and Valencia. What a fool. He slated AMN all… Read more »
2 set all. Fed should win on balance of play but my worst fear is dogged Djoker will still manage to win it.
Hi Pedro,
It’s always good reading your piece but I cannot imagine that you’ll advise that we take Dani Alves while writing off Kos. As skilful as Dani has been, he now operates like a man with a bag of cement tied to his legs. Try that in EPL and you will be toast.
“Batistuta July 14, 2019 16:39:31 Marko How much time exactly are we supposed to give the new regime to get at least the basics which we hated the old guys for which is haggling over transfers? This is their 3rd window and it’s not looking at all positive though.. I mean everyone we wanted shifted at least after a year are still here though being told it’s because there aren’t any takers for them so best they’re here till their contracts expires before the new guys can be properly judged? I’m trying to see where all of this staunch defence… Read more »
Marko
Uhm… just for the record, would Valencia or Dani Alves do anything but improve the squad?
It’s Bellerin and then Jenks, with AMN having to play understudy.
I am still expecting a helluva lot of transfer activity. Plenty of coming and going. No big money signing unless we get a bundle for Auba.
Right now Arsenal is nearing moribund, A transfusion of young and vigorous blood is vital. With that, the team might just about make it into the top ten.
The rewards of going young and cheap take a little time.
Uhm… just for the record, would Valencia or Dani Alves do anything but improve the squad? It’s Bellerin and then Jenks, with AMN having to play understudy.
Same reasoning for the Lichtsteiner signing that. Question did Lichtsteiner do anything but improve the squad? Don’t answer that please just in case. Look if anyone else said it it’d be pretty embarrassing but you keep trying to justify the comments made on Lichtsteiner and co. Just leave it will you. Great eye for talent on show. Go on say something about Pepe I’m sure it’ll be hilarious
Kiwi commentators waxing lyrical about their team
They ain won it yet
Granted they are favourites
Mystic, Before 2008, Messi biggest number of league appearances per year was 28 and his biggest number of goals was 14. In 2007, he scored only 10 goals in la Liga. Hardly a beast. The reason why he was celebrated in the honours was because of the quality of some of the goals, he scored. Not their quantity or the consistency of his play. When Ronaldinho was sold, it was a momentous decision. The world was told that the Barcelona team was now Messi’s team. It is not like Ronaldinho was way past it. There was a lot of rancour… Read more »
Big hold from Fed that.
Marko
Why don’t you answer the questions instead of dodging them? What a worm
1) how much time is enough time to judge emery in your book. ( you’ve already moved the goalposts after saying judge him in May halfway through jan last season)
2) would Valencia or Dani Alves improve our squad on a free transfer? If not then what would you do? Stick with your boy AMN?
Un nai. You might be right. Difference between us is that I believe the Raul and Edu set up. The most important thing about the manager being now that Edu is here, he’d most likely take stick with this season and either decide to continue or fire him, depending on the philosophy he wants to pursue. Emery must have been on his bosses ears crying all day about where the last season went as it went and any sensible person would believe him cos all issues are bare for all to see. So am holding on powder dry now and… Read more »
The referee of this Tunisia vs Senegal game is allowing some very bad challenges to go unpunished.
Marko
You’re deliberately being an idiot, or it’s coming really natural.
Does the fact that Licht was piss poor somehow mean all bosman signings we could get at RB are piss poor? No, no it doesn’t.
So again…you’ll have to enlighten me as to how Valencia or Alves hurt us over Jenks as RB cover.
Lemme guess, you’d sooner we spend 25 mil on Munier sort of talent despite having Bellerin? Got this whole prioritisation and budgets thing nailed down you have.
It’s highly unlikely Emery will be given an extension if he doesn’t make CL this season.
If Dani Alves was available for a one year deal, I would take him immediately.
Alves am taking in a heartbeat, Valencia I would have jenks over.
I knew Fed will lose his serve in the most crucial set.
Djokovic 8-1 in Wimbeldon 5 setters, only one he lost was in 2006 when he was 19.
They showed clips of Alves in the 2007 Brazilian Copa America team that won the competition and then compared it with his 2019 performances.
The dude is a freak of nature. Provided he knows he’s hired to rotate , he’s excellent value for money for one season.
Dissenter
Nobody is watching Senegal vs Tunisia
Jesus Federer has been awful off the ground.
Marc
I think the board have to consider the resources they’ve given the coach before making a decision on such a black and white factor. We will be outspent by everyone in the top four. Even potentially by Chelsea who are banned from making any!
In this scenario we would be wise to look at progress, how competitive the team becomes. Have we improved and integrated academy talent.
Ultimately, give resource are we heading in the right direction and made sufficient progress would be my criteria
Un nai
Speak for yourself
Dissenter
Exactly
But he would t want to join us would he? Surely.
Federer blowing so many opportunities here.
What has happened to Federer, not been able to hit forehand on even loopy half volleys.
“It’s highly unlikely Emery will be given an extension if he doesn’t make CL this season.”
True talk but I can’t see us struggling to hire a reputable manager who’s willing to risk his reputation with 45 million summer budgets.
I suppose we can go English with Big Sam or Steve Bruce.
Breaks back, holy fuck. Still need to raise his game Federer.