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bObaZ
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
Portugal862 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-01 11:48:45
February 01 2016 10:35 GMT
#5041
On February 01 2016 19:18 Acrofales wrote:
30m pounds for an 18y.o.? Man U is nuts. Sure, the kid is playing a fantastic season, but young players like that are so unstable. No way to know whether he'll keep developing. Seen so many promising young players fail sadly and be forgotten.


They just paid 55m pounds for Martial who is 19. They have the money for it. They are following the Financial Fair Play, so why not?

Liquid`Drone
Profile Joined September 2002
Norway28738 Posts
February 01 2016 11:20 GMT
#5042
St.Etienne made the best signing of the window
Ole Sælnes gonna be a world class midfielder
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zeo
Profile Joined October 2009
Serbia6336 Posts
February 01 2016 12:41 GMT
#5043
On February 01 2016 17:55 Pandemona wrote:
Shocking from Chelsea again
We dominate and look fabulous vs MK Dons, looking like the old Chelsea such good movement and passing. Then we decide be good time to say bye bye to JT...yeah thats not good.

He still plays every game as CB, without him we still have nothing. He had to stay, even if doesn't play we need him around the club and i guess he feels he can still play reason it looks like he is leaving

He should have just retired at the end of this season, no reason to play in America/China.

We need to seriously invest in our defence
"No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot." - Mark Twain
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-01 13:21:51
February 01 2016 13:11 GMT
#5044
Breaking News
Man City Announce Pellegrini OUT in the Summer - Pep in; 3 Year Deal


In the announcement (can't quote it as i only have a press picture on mobile) they did this after cemented the contract in the last few weeks. Now telling Pellegrini he will be relieved in the summer and Pep takes over on 3 years. Also they mention in this statement they were in talks with Pep during 2012! And they are happy they finally have their man.

"Manchester City can confirm that in recent weeks it has commenced and finalised contractual negotiations with Pep Guardiola to become MCFC Head Coach for the 2016/17 EPL season onwards.

"The contract is for three years. These negotiations were a re-commencement of discussions that were curtailed in 2012.

"Out of respect for Manuel Pellegrini and the players, the club wishes to make its decision public to remove the unnecessary burden of speculation.

"Manuel, who is fully supportive of the decision to make this communication, is entirely focused on achieving his targets for the season ahead and retains the respect and commitment of all involved with the leadership of the club."
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
sneirac
Profile Joined July 2012
Germany3464 Posts
February 01 2016 13:15 GMT
#5045
sad, was hoping Chelsea dumping Terry was gonna be preparation to torture pande with tiki taka and short corners
possession wins games, kante is washed up and shit - pande
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
February 01 2016 13:17 GMT
#5046
On February 01 2016 22:15 sneirac wrote:
sad, was hoping Chelsea dumping Terry was gonna be preparation to torture pande with tiki taka and short corners

We are not dumping him, it is Lampard 2.0 right now.

According to club statement; He was told that no decision will be made until they confer with new manager. However his agent said he wanted to know NOW whether he is getting a new deal and the club said "right NOW we do not know, but he is better to wait".
Now him announcing what he has seems it might be over

Im sure whoever came in, even pep would have kept, even if not to play, just to be there keeping everyone on side.
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
Dante08
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Singapore4139 Posts
February 01 2016 13:31 GMT
#5047
Well a little disappointed that he didn't choose United but I guess City would be a better fit for him with the status of the squad and the spending power.
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
February 01 2016 13:35 GMT
#5048
On February 01 2016 22:31 Dante08 wrote:
Well a little disappointed that he didn't choose United but I guess City would be a better fit for him with the status of the squad and the spending power.

Even funnier when yanited announce Mourinho eh? Mourinho vs Pep in manchester derby. Manchester will be a warzone !
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
UdderChaos
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United Kingdom707 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-01 13:38:36
February 01 2016 13:37 GMT
#5049
Shame, bit of coward move in my opinion, I wonder if his next project will be in China? Or coach of the German national team. They don't even have enough supporters to fill up their small stadium, no history what so ever, not even a project like Jose took on at Chelsea since they already have been challenging for years. Obviously I'm bitter but doesn't change the fact it seems Pep takes the easy pay day every time. Hes also ruined english football for the next few years and maybe beyond, cementing the plastic club as champions elect and dominant probably. I'd rather liverpool have him, at least its a team with history even if it is our rivals.
Nunquam iens addo vos sursum
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
February 01 2016 13:48 GMT
#5050
You really think Pep will walk the league? Even if they signed Messi Pogba Stones etc i don't think they are favorites by any means.
What i do know is whilst the best players in the world; Ronaldo Bale Messi Suarez might not be in the premier league, we sure have the best managers in the league now. Klopp Pep Mourinho(yanited bound?) Big Sam <3 etc
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
UdderChaos
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United Kingdom707 Posts
February 01 2016 13:52 GMT
#5051
On February 01 2016 22:48 Pandemona wrote:
You really think Pep will walk the league? Even if they signed Messi Pogba Stones etc i don't think they are favorites by any means.
What i do know is whilst the best players in the world; Ronaldo Bale Messi Suarez might not be in the premier league, we sure have the best managers in the league now. Klopp Pep Mourinho(yanited bound?) Big Sam <3 etc


I really really wish, unfortunately I imagine it will be Giggs instead... Or maybe this turn of events is the kick up the arse the board need to stop chasing a romantic dream thats just simply not going to happen
Nunquam iens addo vos sursum
Pandemona *
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Charlie Sheens House51493 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-01 14:41:19
February 01 2016 13:55 GMT
#5052
Maybe Giggs will be Mourinho assistant. If Giggs get arguably the 3rd biggest job in the world, behind Real/Barca then well what the...
Nothing wrong with being an assistant for another 3-5 years for Giggs then taking the job, it is not like he is old is it. If he took the job in 10 years he is still only 50 and has another 20 years ahead of him if he manages to Fergie age. But indeed only time will tell on that part.
ModeratorTeam Liquid Football Thread Guru! - Chelsea FC ♥
malcram
Profile Joined November 2010
2752 Posts
February 01 2016 14:40 GMT
#5053
lol, i'll definitely watch every manchester derby if mou goes to united.

clusen
Profile Joined May 2010
Germany8702 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-01 15:17:23
February 01 2016 15:17 GMT
#5054
On February 01 2016 22:37 UdderChaos wrote:
Shame, bit of coward move in my opinion, I wonder if his next project will be in China? Or coach of the German national team.

Quatar needs a coach for 2022.
Micro_Jackson
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany2002 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-01 21:28:37
February 01 2016 21:27 GMT
#5055
On February 01 2016 22:11 Pandemona wrote:
Breaking News
Man City Announce Pellegrini OUT in the Summer - Pep in; 3 Year Deal


In the announcement (can't quote it as i only have a press picture on mobile) they did this after cemented the contract in the last few weeks. Now telling Pellegrini he will be relieved in the summer and Pep takes over on 3 years. Also they mention in this statement they were in talks with Pep during 2012! And they are happy they finally have their man.

"Manchester City can confirm that in recent weeks it has commenced and finalised contractual negotiations with Pep Guardiola to become MCFC Head Coach for the 2016/17 EPL season onwards.

"The contract is for three years. These negotiations were a re-commencement of discussions that were curtailed in 2012.

"Out of respect for Manuel Pellegrini and the players, the club wishes to make its decision public to remove the unnecessary burden of speculation.

"Manuel, who is fully supportive of the decision to make this communication, is entirely focused on achieving his targets for the season ahead and retains the respect and commitment of all involved with the leadership of the club."


This offseason will be fun, one Manchester buying a new, bigger bus instead of a real coach and the other spending 200 million on Thiago who just randomly loses his legs after 3 games.

As much as i like Pep as a coach i am very skeptical with him and ManC. I look at that roster and see like 4,5 players that can play the style he plays now. He has to spend like 100 Million on a couple of defenders alone. Or can anyone imagina a Kompany led pep defense? I cant.
zev318
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada4306 Posts
February 01 2016 23:40 GMT
#5056
these transfer windows are boring, more action!
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
February 02 2016 00:28 GMT
#5057
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
WillyWanker
Profile Joined December 2011
France1915 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-02 08:58:38
February 02 2016 08:54 GMT
#5058
On February 01 2016 22:37 UdderChaos wrote:
Shame, bit of coward move in my opinion, I wonder if his next project will be in China? Or coach of the German national team. They don't even have enough supporters to fill up their small stadium, no history what so ever, not even a project like Jose took on at Chelsea since they already have been challenging for years. Obviously I'm bitter but doesn't change the fact it seems Pep takes the easy pay day every time. Hes also ruined english football for the next few years and maybe beyond, cementing the plastic club as champions elect and dominant probably. I'd rather liverpool have him, at least its a team with history even if it is our rivals.

Sure if you were working for Google you'd be going to a smaller company for less money, less prestige...

He wanted to go to England, so there's not so much choice. Man U, Man City or Chelsea. Other clubs can't have the prestige he wants. He knows the direction in City and they have tons of money to allow him to compete in Europe.
All the top coaches choose the big clubs with tons of money because they can go as far as their ambitions... Ancelotti and Mourinho did the same, but nobody blames them for taking the 'easy pay' x)

Concerning the team, there are a lot of good players already, but no tactical discipline. Hart, Zabaleta, Agüero, Navas, De Bruyne, Silva, Touré is a good base to start. I can see him looking for a Xavi-like player like Veratti, Gundogan or Koke + a technical CB, and he'll be good to go and win that Premier League on his first year.

I wonder how Yaya Touré took that news
Salteador Neo
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Andorra5591 Posts
February 02 2016 09:22 GMT
#5059
RM has been trying to sign Messi for years, now they move on trying to steal Neymar. Surely he won't have those problems with the law if he worked there, if you know what I mean

Excited to see what Pep is gonna do at City (unless he really tries to sign Messi/Neymar too).
Revolutionist fan
haitike
Profile Joined June 2009
Spain2723 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-02-02 11:06:58
February 02 2016 11:06 GMT
#5060
On February 02 2016 17:54 WillyWanker wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2016 22:37 UdderChaos wrote:
Shame, bit of coward move in my opinion, I wonder if his next project will be in China? Or coach of the German national team. They don't even have enough supporters to fill up their small stadium, no history what so ever, not even a project like Jose took on at Chelsea since they already have been challenging for years. Obviously I'm bitter but doesn't change the fact it seems Pep takes the easy pay day every time. Hes also ruined english football for the next few years and maybe beyond, cementing the plastic club as champions elect and dominant probably. I'd rather liverpool have him, at least its a team with history even if it is our rivals.

Sure if you were working for Google you'd be going to a smaller company for less money, less prestige...

He wanted to go to England, so there's not so much choice. Man U, Man City or Chelsea. Other clubs can't have the prestige he wants. He knows the direction in City and they have tons of money to allow him to compete in Europe.
All the top coaches choose the big clubs with tons of money because they can go as far as their ambitions... Ancelotti and Mourinho did the same, but nobody blames them for taking the 'easy pay' x)

Concerning the team, there are a lot of good players already, but no tactical discipline. Hart, Zabaleta, Agüero, Navas, De Bruyne, Silva, Touré is a good base to start. I can see him looking for a Xavi-like player like Veratti, Gundogan or Koke + a technical CB, and he'll be good to go and win that Premier League on his first year.

I wonder how Yaya Touré took that news


I have doubts about Touré staying as a base for the team. His relation with Pep is bad, and his agent has critized him lot of times (even this year). It would not be strange if he leaves.
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