Premier League 2019-2020 we’re off

[Orikoru]

Players being banned during the off season is such a cop out.

I assume this is about Sturridge? The most hilariously pointless punishment of all time. Banned from football for two weeks in summer when he doesn't even have a club. That will hit him hard when the lads invite him down Goals and he can't go.

 

[Kellfire]

I assume this is about Sturridge? The most hilariously pointless punishment of all time. Banned from football for two weeks in summer when he doesn't even have a club. That will hit him hard when the lads invite him down Goals and he can't go.

There was another case that I can’t quite remember where a player served a ban in summer and was back for the season. Arsenal or City maybe?

 

[Dan2501]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1151868174645809152

 

[fundy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1151868174645809152

you better not have offered £40,000,0001 to trump our bid 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

 

[Orikoru]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1151868174645809152

Interesting. Another kick in the teeth for Arsenal fans potentially. The way things are going Everton could be taking their place in the top six. You do need another defender though I think. Whether it's Zouma back or someone to replace him.

 

[Dan2501]

Interesting. Another kick in the teeth for Arsenal fans potentially. The way things are going Everton could be taking their place in the top six. You do need another defender though I think. Whether it's Zouma back or someone to replace him.

Definitely need another defender. Think Silva is potentially looking for Holgate to step up at centre half which leaves us with Keane, Mina and Holgate so probably one short there, and then having shipped Jonjoe Kenny out on loan to Schalke we could do with a back-up to Seamus at RB, though that's an area where Holgate could fill in as well where necessary. But yeah, happy with the business we've done so far, Zaha would be a fantastic signing.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Wow Madrid really want Bale out of there.

 

[Wolf]

Wow Madrid really want Bale out of there.

That's a very public statement by Zidane. Bales medal haul and goal numbers are pretty decent for his time there, however his injury record is awful so I can see why he isn't in their plans. But who takes him going forward with his latest injury record does he add anything to a big team. Or does he go next tier below the big clubs and become a big fish in a slightly smaller pond now

 

[Papas1982]

That's a very public statement by Zidane. Bales medal haul and goal numbers are pretty decent for his time there, however his injury record is awful so I can see why he isn't in their plans. But who takes him going forward with his latest injury record does he add anything to a big team. Or does he go next tier below the big clubs and become a big fish in a slightly smaller pond now

Tbf he's been available for 40 odd games a year since being there.

From what I've read he hasn't really tried to dapt to a Spanish lifestyle and that's left him ostracized.

Ability wise he is good enough for any team imo but he's not loved by the fans because of the above. Also the team was built for Ronaldo. Anyone who even remotely challenged his role in a team was pushed aside. It has similarities to Zlatan at Barca imo.

Would love to see him back in Prem. Personally think he'd rather spite Madrid and stay there than go to China.

 

[Wolf]

Tbf he's been available for 40 odd games a year since being there.

From what I've read he hasn't really tried to dapt to a Spanish lifestyle and that's left him ostracized.

Ability wise he is good enough for any team imo but he's not loved by the fans because of the above. Also the team was built for Ronaldo. Anyone who even remotely challenged his role in a team was pushed aside. It has similarities to Zlatan at Barca imo.

Would love to see him back in Prem. Personally think he'd rather spite Madrid and stay there than go to China.

I don't disagree I think he is quality player but in his time at Madrid he has had 18 injuries meaning he's missed 69 matches, seeing as he signed coming up for 6 years ago that's over 11 games a season average that a player of his value is missing, which for a club paying a high wage expecting to always compete at top level doesn't make good sense to keep him.
That plus like you say he hasn't endeared himself to fans or team mates. Haven't they even nicknamed him the Golfer.

No surprise they want him out, I to would like see him back in the Premier league but I don't see a top 4 team really needing him.

 

[Papas1982]

I don't disagree I think he is quality player but in his time at Madrid he has had 18 injuries meaning he's missed 69 matches, seeing as he signed coming up for 6 years ago that's over 11 games a season average that a player of his value is missing, which for a club paying a high wage expecting to always compete at top level doesn't make good sense to keep him.
That plus like you say he hasn't endeared himself to fans or team mates. Haven't they even nicknamed him the Golfer.

No surprise they want him out, I to would like see him back in the Premier league but I don't see a top 4 team really needing him.

I reckon he's comfortably better from an an attacking sense than what both Utd and Arsenal have. Of course they're not top 4 😂

Are those games he missed all through injury of just how many games he's not been involved in for any reason? Didn't realise he'd missed so many through injury tbh.

I think he'd improve Chelsea and Spurs but one can't sign him and the other woukdnt pay enough.

 

[Wolf]

I reckon he's comfortably better from an an attacking sense than what both Utd and Arsenal have. Of course they're not top 4 😂

Are those games he missed all through injury of just how many games he's not been involved in for any reason? Didn't realise he'd missed so many through injury tbh.

I think he'd improve Chelsea and Spurs but one can't sign him and the other woukdnt pay enough.

Arsenal well we're in no position to turn anyone down but yes I agree Bale would improve us but as you say we aren't top 4, and we can't afford anyone right now. UTD I just can't see it happening still think theyre a top club but so much instability in the squad.

Spurs won't take him can't afford him and Chelsea well we know about that one. So again no top 4 side.

Those numbers are missed games purely though injury since he signed for Real. Doesn't include games where could be banned or simply not selected. So as I say its big number of games and teams that can perhaps afford him see it as a not worthwhile investment where teams that may need break the bank may not be able justify the potential risk.

He's a superb player but it's a lot to weigh up for the teams that realistically need a player of his quality to take a punt on. If I was Bale I think I'd look at another big Euro league see if anyone there wants me, as he'd have chance of some silverware and a little prestige but he hasn't endeared himself to Spanish so coming back here bakes sense but comes back to where does he go and who can afford him.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

If I were Bale, I'd take the £600k he is supposedly to be earning, and spend the next 3 years on the Spanish golf courses. Why would you move just to save them money? I suspect him, Sanchez and Ozil would all do the same.
Perhaps it might teach these clubs a thing or 2 about stupid amounts of wages.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Fought the Zidane statement seemed very cold and disrespectful to everything Bale has achieved at Madrid. Bayern seem to be making the right noises and I wonder if they can get him at a decent price. If Madrid want him gone will they hold out for the very top dollar price?

 

[Kellfire]

Wan-Bissaka was fantastic yesterday for United. Real pace and power down the right hand side.

 

[Kaizer_Soze]

Looks like Kieran Tierney is at last off to Arsenal, hope Celtic have added a big sell on clause into the contract, 6 months playing is the EPL he will suddendly be worh £100 M, if he gets a game that is. IMHO he is a better left back than Andy Robertson.

 

[Kellfire]

IMHO he is a better left back than Andy Robertson.

In time he may be but he’s only played tinpot football so far so hasn’t proved it.

 

[Bazz]

In this weeks crazy Wolves rumour...Ruben Dias.

Maybe being the Champions of Asia will entice him.

 

[ger147]

Looks like Kieran Tierney is at last off to Arsenal, hope Celtic have added a big sell on clause into the contract, 6 months playing is the EPL he will suddendly be worh £100 M, if he gets a game that is. IMHO he is a better left back than Andy Robertson.

Where are you reading that? All I can find on the news sites, Twitter etc. is that Arsenal's bid has been rejected as Celtic feel the add-on clauses are unrealistic...

 

[Rlburnside]

Arsenal well we're in no position to turn anyone down but yes I agree Bale would improve us but as you say we aren't top 4, and we can't afford anyone right now. UTD I just can't see it happening still think theyre a top club but so much instability in the squad.

Spurs won't take him can't afford him and Chelsea well we know about that one. So again no top 4 side.

Those numbers are missed games purely though injury since he signed for Real. Doesn't include games where could be banned or simply not selected. So as I say its big number of games and teams that can perhaps afford him see it as a not worthwhile investment where teams that may need break the bank may not be able justify the potential risk.

He's a superb player but it's a lot to weigh up for the teams that realistically need a player of his quality to take a punt on. If I was Bale I think I'd look at another big Euro league see if anyone there wants me, as he'd have chance of some silverware and a little prestige but he hasn't endeared himself to Spanish so coming back here bakes sense but comes back to where does he go and who can afford him.

I think Spurs have a buy back clause from the original transfer so could have first option, but I can't see us buying him unless he would take a big drop in wages, it will depend on how ambitious Bale is in football terms where he will end up.

Or he could ride it out and rake in more money and play golf at the short course he had built at his house.