Premier League 2019-2020 we’re off

[Deleted member 1418]

Looking very threadbare.

Well obviously not to the manager, who probably knows a bit more than you with regard to what's going on with his squad!! 😉😂😂

 

[Orikoru]

Well obviously not to the manager, who probably knows a bit more than you with regard to what's going on with his squad!! 😉😂😂

Well he can't use players who don't exist. Who do you think is the 4th choice centre back? I know he had Tomori with him at Derby so perhaps he rates him highly?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Tbf to city. They haven’t even purchased a player that rates in the top 25 of all time signings. They paid over the odds to encourage players to join. Just like Utd now have to do because they aren’t the best team in the league (arguably the biggest).

Just like any business will do when trying to gain an unnatural market share. Now though they’ve spent their money and compete on relatively level footing. If they’re still at the top in 10 years time and spending similar amounts to their rivals. Will we need to go back and complaints that 20 years ago they spent too much?

I think when aguero goes, they’ll give Jesus a season to see if he can cut it. They’ve enough goals form elsewhere imo.

The point that they seem to spend a lot of time making is the “our signings aren’t in the top 25” and our record is only £60mil etc but that masks the spending a little - they have the most expensive paid for squad in European Football - £1bn , they didn’t pay £90 mil like Utd did but they have bought 3 at £50mil - Pep arrived and they spent £170mil , then £290 mil then £90 mil etc - they could afford to buy a keeper for £20mil then 12 months later be able to get another for £35 mil the next season - all with big net spend. It’s not the same for most clubs and it’s a privileged position for them to be in and one that enabled them to get Pep to be their manager.

Right now the team spending the most though and have done for a while is Utd and their wage bill must be getting massive , but it’s what they need to do because of where they are right now.

I expect in ten years time we may see a drop off from them - the money coming in is under scrutiny even more so with FFP - and if they have broken regs once again hopefully strong sanctions but I’ll be surprised if FFP shows that much teeth

 

[Orikoru]

The point that they seem to spend a lot of time making is the “our signings aren’t in the top 25” and our record is only £60mil etc but that masks the spending a little - they have the most expensive paid for squad in European Football - £1bn , they didn’t pay £90 mil like Utd did but they have bought 3 at £50mil - Pep arrived and they spent £170mil , then £290 mil then £90 mil etc - they could afford to buy a keeper for £20mil then 12 months later be able to get another for £35 mil the next season - all with big net spend. It’s not the same for most clubs and it’s a privileged position for them to be in and one that enabled them to get Pep to be their manager.

Right now the team spending the most though and have done for a while is Utd and their wage bill must be getting massive , but it’s what they need to do because of where they are right now.

I expect in ten years time we may see a drop off from them - the money coming in is under scrutiny even more so with FFP - and if they have broken regs once again hopefully strong sanctions but I’ll be surprised if FFP shows that much teeth

Whereas you just bought one keeper worth more than both combined. I really don't know why you persist with this money angle, people in glass houses comes to mind. Liverpool would not be where they are without spending huge sums.

 

[Kellfire]

Well obviously not to the manager, who probably knows a bit more than you with regard to what's going on with his squad!! 😉😂😂

Is this your default argument? You pulled it before, saying no one could criticise anyone in football because they're all better managers/players/leg rubbers than we are.

 

[Kellfire]

I think City will regress this year. If Liverpool stand still, I think they'll win the league.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Well he can't use players who don't exist. Who do you think is the 4th choice centre back? I know he had Tomori with him at Derby so perhaps he rates him highly?

Doesn't matter what I think - the manager knows best! But looking at the Chelsea squad there's currently 4 or 5 who can play centrally. So there's cover.

And whilst I love Luiz as a footballer, he's useless in a back 4.

Good bit of business by Lampard IMHO.

 

[USER1999]

Doesn't matter what I think - the manager knows best! But looking at the Chelsea squad there's currently 4 or 5 who can play centrally. So there's cover.

And whilst I love Luiz as a footballer, he's useless in a back 4.

Good bit of business by Lampard IMHO.

I too like Luiz as a footballer, I just prefer him when he is in your team, and not mine.

 

[Orikoru]

Doesn't matter what I think - the manager knows best!

Well until Fat Frank signs up to the forum I'll settle for your opinion.

But looking at the Chelsea squad there's currently 4 or 5 who can play centrally. So there's cover.

And whilst I love Luiz as a footballer, he's useless in a back 4.

Good bit of business by Lampard IMHO.

Who are the 4 or 5? Rudiger, Christensen and Zouma is 3, then you're looking at youth academy players aren't you? Or guys who have been out on loan since time began. Is it finally Michael Hector's time to shine??

 

[Kellfire]

United being linked with Llorente. 😢

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Is this your default argument? You pulled it before, saying no one could criticise anyone in football because they're all better managers/players/leg rubbers than we are.

Yes it is because they're the actual ones who know what's going on - not a bunch of melons on a golf forum! 😉😂

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Well until Fat Frank signs up to the forum I'll settle for your opinion.


Who are the 4 or 5? Rudiger, Christensen and Zouma is 3, then you're looking at youth academy players aren't you? Or guys who have been out on loan since time began. Is it finally Michael Hector's time to shine??

Fat Frank - hilarious; please no more; I'll lose another rib!! 😂😂

Could be - you never know! Given you follow Spurs you should know the benefits of giving youth a chance 😉

 

[Orikoru]

Yes it is because they're the actual ones who know what's going on - not a bunch of melons on a gold forum! 😉😂

Why the hell do you keep sticking your nose in here then? Clearly a waste of time. Just leave us to our football discussion if discussing football doesn't interest you.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

Why the hell do you keep sticking your nose in here then? Clearly a waste of time. Just leave us to our football discussion if discussing football doesn't interest you.

Because someone has to bring some sense to the insanity and utter 💩 posted on this thread!!

So I'll dip out now and you can carry on. 👍

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Strong rumours of Carroll signing for Newcastle. The physio has just been seen in the Aston Martin dealership putting a down payment on a new car. Mucho overtime coming his way 🤣

 

[Orikoru]

Because someone has to bring some sense to the insanity and utter 💩 posted on this thread!!

So I'll dip out now and you can carry on. 👍

I don't think they do, I'm sure we can cope without. Cheers.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Strong rumours of Carroll signing for Newcastle. The physio has just been seen in the Aston Martin dealership putting a down payment on a new car. Mucho overtime coming his way 🤣

Can't see the fans being overly pleased with that as an indication of their intent for the season. Smacks of desperation to me

 

[Orikoru]

Can't see the fans being overly pleased with that as an indication of their intent for the season. Smacks of desperation to me

I dunno, some fans probably still like him, he did well for them, earned them a big sum of cash, local lad. Didn't really make it elsewhere as he would have liked. As a back-up if he can get fit he might be useful, who knows. Not much to lose on a free deal.

 

[Deleted member 1418]

I don't think they do, I'm sure we can cope without. Cheers.

No I didn't think you would 🤭😉😂😂👍

 

[fundy]

Because someone has to bring some sense to the insanity and utter 💩 posted on this thread!!

So I'll dip out now and you can carry on. 👍

can you take Luiz back with you please