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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby Dubciteh » Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:56 am

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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby johnny crossan » Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:03 am

nottsblue wrote:Is Mendy out for the season? And does anyone know whats wrong with Fern?

The two areas in which we have insufficient quality cover. Maybe we have already planned who we want in the summer and maybe we can bring them early. But we didn't bring anyone in those positions in the summer for onecreason or another.

Unless its a target brought early I think I'd sooner not see anyone rather than a panic buy who then might not fit and we struggle to offload. Injuries are part and parcel of the game and we just have to get on with it. We may not win the PL this year. We may well retain it. Either way, as long as we have given it our best shot and have entertained and picked up a cup along the way as a little bonus, come May I'll take that. Be very disappointed not to win the PL especially if the murderers win it, but no one has a right to win it. It must be earned over 38 games and if we fall short then so be it. We learn and move on. To be fair to baconface and the rags its one thing they did very well. When Arsenal and Chelsea won titles they took it on the chin, regrouped, improved their squad and went again the next season. We need that mentality and hunger and drive.

But back to the January window. Be surprised if we got our guys early as most clubs don't sell before their own season is done
No and apparently no again. We all know we need cover for those positions and the striker options need to be improved. The Spafia are inept, their arrogance and lack of negotiating expertise have landed us with a big problem.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby Foreverinbluedreams » Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:22 am

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nottsblue wrote:Is Mendy out for the season? And does anyone know whats wrong with Fern?

The two areas in which we have insufficient quality cover. Maybe we have already planned who we want in the summer and maybe we can bring them early. But we didn't bring anyone in those positions in the summer for onecreason or another.

Unless its a target brought early I think I'd sooner not see anyone rather than a panic buy who then might not fit and we struggle to offload. Injuries are part and parcel of the game and we just have to get on with it. We may not win the PL this year. We may well retain it. Either way, as long as we have given it our best shot and have entertained and picked up a cup along the way as a little bonus, come May I'll take that. Be very disappointed not to win the PL especially if the murderers win it, but no one has a right to win it. It must be earned over 38 games and if we fall short then so be it. We learn and move on. To be fair to baconface and the rags its one thing they did very well. When Arsenal and Chelsea won titles they took it on the chin, regrouped, improved their squad and went again the next season. We need that mentality and hunger and drive.

But back to the January window. Be surprised if we got our guys early as most clubs don't sell before their own season is done
No and apparently no again. We all know we need cover for those positions and the striker options need to be improved. The Spafia are inept, their arrogance and lack of negotiating expertise have landed us with a big problem.


I really don't understand the level of criticism for the 'Spafia', yes mistakes are made, like everywhere but you're talking about a DoF who was part responsible for building arguably the best club side the world has seen.

Without intimate knowledge of these deals, which I'm assuming none of us on here have, then how can we say how good/bad/indifferent their negotiating skills are? The purse strings need to be considered too as them cunts are always gunning for us.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby RodneyRodney » Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:40 am

nottsblue wrote:Is Mendy out for the season? And does anyone know whats wrong with Fern?

Unless its a target brought early I think I'd sooner not see anyone rather than a panic buy who then might not fit and we struggle to offload. Injuries are part and parcel of the game and we just have to get on with it. We may not win the PL this year. We may well retain it. Either way, as long as we have given it our best shot and have entertained and picked up a cup along the way as a little bonus, come May I'll take that. Be very disappointed not to win the PL especially if the murderers win it, but no one has a right to win it. It must be earned over 38 games and if we fall short then so be it. We learn and move on. To be fair to baconface and the rags its one thing they did very well. When Arsenal and Chelsea won titles they took it on the chin, regrouped, improved their squad and went again the next season. We need that mentality and hunger and drive.


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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby johnny crossan » Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:33 am

Foreverinbluedreams wrote:
johnny crossan wrote:
nottsblue wrote:Is Mendy out for the season? And does anyone know whats wrong with Fern?

The two areas in which we have insufficient quality cover. Maybe we have already planned who we want in the summer and maybe we can bring them early. But we didn't bring anyone in those positions in the summer for onecreason or another.

Unless its a target brought early I think I'd sooner not see anyone rather than a panic buy who then might not fit and we struggle to offload. Injuries are part and parcel of the game and we just have to get on with it. We may not win the PL this year. We may well retain it. Either way, as long as we have given it our best shot and have entertained and picked up a cup along the way as a little bonus, come May I'll take that. Be very disappointed not to win the PL especially if the murderers win it, but no one has a right to win it. It must be earned over 38 games and if we fall short then so be it. We learn and move on. To be fair to baconface and the rags its one thing they did very well. When Arsenal and Chelsea won titles they took it on the chin, regrouped, improved their squad and went again the next season. We need that mentality and hunger and drive.

But back to the January window. Be surprised if we got our guys early as most clubs don't sell before their own season is done
No and apparently no again. We all know we need cover for those positions and the striker options need to be improved. The Spafia are inept, their arrogance and lack of negotiating expertise have landed us with a big problem.


I really don't understand the level of criticism for the 'Spafia', yes mistakes are made, like everywhere but you're talking about a DoF who was part responsible for building arguably the best club side the world has seen.

Without intimate knowledge of these deals, which I'm assuming none of us on here have, then how can we say how good/bad/indifferent their negotiating skills are? The purse strings need to be considered too as them cunts are always gunning for us.

On the plus side and despite the inevitable dogs breakfasts they landed KDB, Sane, Walker, Jesus and Bernardo. Then we also got Mendy, Gundogan, Mahrez, Bravo, Nolito, Mangala, Bony - £200m+ wasted through sheer incompetence.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby Foreverinbluedreams » Fri Dec 28, 2018 12:17 pm

johnny crossan wrote:
Foreverinbluedreams wrote:
johnny crossan wrote:
nottsblue wrote:Is Mendy out for the season? And does anyone know whats wrong with Fern?

The two areas in which we have insufficient quality cover. Maybe we have already planned who we want in the summer and maybe we can bring them early. But we didn't bring anyone in those positions in the summer for onecreason or another.

Unless its a target brought early I think I'd sooner not see anyone rather than a panic buy who then might not fit and we struggle to offload. Injuries are part and parcel of the game and we just have to get on with it. We may not win the PL this year. We may well retain it. Either way, as long as we have given it our best shot and have entertained and picked up a cup along the way as a little bonus, come May I'll take that. Be very disappointed not to win the PL especially if the murderers win it, but no one has a right to win it. It must be earned over 38 games and if we fall short then so be it. We learn and move on. To be fair to baconface and the rags its one thing they did very well. When Arsenal and Chelsea won titles they took it on the chin, regrouped, improved their squad and went again the next season. We need that mentality and hunger and drive.

But back to the January window. Be surprised if we got our guys early as most clubs don't sell before their own season is done
No and apparently no again. We all know we need cover for those positions and the striker options need to be improved. The Spafia are inept, their arrogance and lack of negotiating expertise have landed us with a big problem.


I really don't understand the level of criticism for the 'Spafia', yes mistakes are made, like everywhere but you're talking about a DoF who was part responsible for building arguably the best club side the world has seen.

Without intimate knowledge of these deals, which I'm assuming none of us on here have, then how can we say how good/bad/indifferent their negotiating skills are? The purse strings need to be considered too as them cunts are always gunning for us.

On the plus side and despite the inevitable dogs breakfasts they landed KDB, Sane, Walker, Jesus and Bernardo. Then we also got Mendy, Gundogan, Mahrez, Bravo, Nolito, Mangala, Bony - £200m+ wasted through sheer incompetence.


Ederson, Laporte, Fernandinho, Sterling too but who's counting?

I presume Pellegrini and Guardiola don't share responsibility on them signings?

And fwiw Gundogan at 20m is still a bargain regardless.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby johnny crossan » Fri Dec 28, 2018 6:13 pm

Foreverinbluedreams wrote:
johnny crossan wrote:
Foreverinbluedreams wrote:
johnny crossan wrote:
nottsblue wrote:Is Mendy out for the season? And does anyone know whats wrong with Fern?

The two areas in which we have insufficient quality cover. Maybe we have already planned who we want in the summer and maybe we can bring them early. But we didn't bring anyone in those positions in the summer for onecreason or another.

Unless its a target brought early I think I'd sooner not see anyone rather than a panic buy who then might not fit and we struggle to offload. Injuries are part and parcel of the game and we just have to get on with it. We may not win the PL this year. We may well retain it. Either way, as long as we have given it our best shot and have entertained and picked up a cup along the way as a little bonus, come May I'll take that. Be very disappointed not to win the PL especially if the murderers win it, but no one has a right to win it. It must be earned over 38 games and if we fall short then so be it. We learn and move on. To be fair to baconface and the rags its one thing they did very well. When Arsenal and Chelsea won titles they took it on the chin, regrouped, improved their squad and went again the next season. We need that mentality and hunger and drive.

But back to the January window. Be surprised if we got our guys early as most clubs don't sell before their own season is done
No and apparently no again. We all know we need cover for those positions and the striker options need to be improved. The Spafia are inept, their arrogance and lack of negotiating expertise have landed us with a big problem.


I really don't understand the level of criticism for the 'Spafia', yes mistakes are made, like everywhere but you're talking about a DoF who was part responsible for building arguably the best club side the world has seen.

Without intimate knowledge of these deals, which I'm assuming none of us on here have, then how can we say how good/bad/indifferent their negotiating skills are? The purse strings need to be considered too as them cunts are always gunning for us.

On the plus side and despite the inevitable dogs breakfasts they landed KDB, Sane, Walker, Jesus and Bernardo. Then we also got Mendy, Gundogan, Mahrez, Bravo, Nolito, Mangala, Bony - £200m+ wasted through sheer incompetence.

Ederson, Laporte, Fernandinho, Sterling too but who's counting?
I presume Pellegrini and Guardiola don't share responsibility on them signings?
And fwiw Gundogan at 20m is still a bargain regardless.
Fair enough and the managers share responsibility but we do have a poor record for landing our targets compared to Chelsea - which is the benchmark. The lack of cover now at LB and DM is indefensible IMO.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby Nigels Tackle » Fri Dec 28, 2018 6:31 pm

sign rice and sessegnon
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby Wonderwall » Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:10 pm

Nigels Tackle wrote:sign rice and sessegnon


Sessegnon has been shocking so far this season. I know he had a great season last year but he has been found wanting this season. Not to be too harsh on the lad though as he is only a baby. I just think it's a little too soon to be at this level at the moment.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby Spurge » Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:47 pm

I agree with that re sessegnon. Important that he learns from this season as it can still be a positive in terms of progression.

Rice has a full season more in the prem and looks all the better for it. See WHU have tied him down on an extended contract today. Very wise as when he goes it ensures they will get good money for him - he looks every bit a player with a big future ahead of him.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby s1ty m » Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:33 am

I've seen a few hints about Fartygas in the various media outlets. Horrible little git.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby johnny crossan » Sat Dec 29, 2018 8:20 am

s1ty m wrote:I've seen a few hints about Fartygas in the various media outlets. Horrible little git.

Like him getting Fern sent off
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby carl_feedthegoat » Sat Dec 29, 2018 8:20 am

johnny crossan wrote:
Foreverinbluedreams wrote:
johnny crossan wrote:
nottsblue wrote:Is Mendy out for the season? And does anyone know whats wrong with Fern?

The two areas in which we have insufficient quality cover. Maybe we have already planned who we want in the summer and maybe we can bring them early. But we didn't bring anyone in those positions in the summer for onecreason or another.

Unless its a target brought early I think I'd sooner not see anyone rather than a panic buy who then might not fit and we struggle to offload. Injuries are part and parcel of the game and we just have to get on with it. We may not win the PL this year. We may well retain it. Either way, as long as we have given it our best shot and have entertained and picked up a cup along the way as a little bonus, come May I'll take that. Be very disappointed not to win the PL especially if the murderers win it, but no one has a right to win it. It must be earned over 38 games and if we fall short then so be it. We learn and move on. To be fair to baconface and the rags its one thing they did very well. When Arsenal and Chelsea won titles they took it on the chin, regrouped, improved their squad and went again the next season. We need that mentality and hunger and drive.

But back to the January window. Be surprised if we got our guys early as most clubs don't sell before their own season is done
No and apparently no again. We all know we need cover for those positions and the striker options need to be improved. The Spafia are inept, their arrogance and lack of negotiating expertise have landed us with a big problem.


I really don't understand the level of criticism for the 'Spafia', yes mistakes are made, like everywhere but you're talking about a DoF who was part responsible for building arguably the best club side the world has seen.

Without intimate knowledge of these deals, which I'm assuming none of us on here have, then how can we say how good/bad/indifferent their negotiating skills are? The purse strings need to be considered too as them cunts are always gunning for us.

On the plus side and despite the inevitable dogs breakfasts they landed KDB, Sane, Walker, Jesus and Bernardo. Then we also got Mendy, Gundogan, Mahrez, Bravo, Nolito, Mangala, Bony - £200m+ wasted through sheer incompetence.


We lost the current best player in Germany due to baldies refusal to fucking play him....not even a few minutes in any game.

That's about as disgusting as some of the spafias signings.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby Foreverinbluedreams » Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:04 am

carl_feedthegoat wrote:
johnny crossan wrote:
Foreverinbluedreams wrote:
johnny crossan wrote:
nottsblue wrote:Is Mendy out for the season? And does anyone know whats wrong with Fern?

The two areas in which we have insufficient quality cover. Maybe we have already planned who we want in the summer and maybe we can bring them early. But we didn't bring anyone in those positions in the summer for onecreason or another.

Unless its a target brought early I think I'd sooner not see anyone rather than a panic buy who then might not fit and we struggle to offload. Injuries are part and parcel of the game and we just have to get on with it. We may not win the PL this year. We may well retain it. Either way, as long as we have given it our best shot and have entertained and picked up a cup along the way as a little bonus, come May I'll take that. Be very disappointed not to win the PL especially if the murderers win it, but no one has a right to win it. It must be earned over 38 games and if we fall short then so be it. We learn and move on. To be fair to baconface and the rags its one thing they did very well. When Arsenal and Chelsea won titles they took it on the chin, regrouped, improved their squad and went again the next season. We need that mentality and hunger and drive.

But back to the January window. Be surprised if we got our guys early as most clubs don't sell before their own season is done
No and apparently no again. We all know we need cover for those positions and the striker options need to be improved. The Spafia are inept, their arrogance and lack of negotiating expertise have landed us with a big problem.


I really don't understand the level of criticism for the 'Spafia', yes mistakes are made, like everywhere but you're talking about a DoF who was part responsible for building arguably the best club side the world has seen.

Without intimate knowledge of these deals, which I'm assuming none of us on here have, then how can we say how good/bad/indifferent their negotiating skills are? The purse strings need to be considered too as them cunts are always gunning for us.

On the plus side and despite the inevitable dogs breakfasts they landed KDB, Sane, Walker, Jesus and Bernardo. Then we also got Mendy, Gundogan, Mahrez, Bravo, Nolito, Mangala, Bony - £200m+ wasted through sheer incompetence.


We lost the current best player in Germany due to baldies refusal to fucking play him....not even a few minutes in any game.

That's about as disgusting as some of the spafias signings.


He was 16 when he was here ffs
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby carl_feedthegoat » Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:30 am

WTF has his age got to do with his ability ?

Stop looking for excuses that don't exist..he was good enough and Dortmund certainly recognized this.

All PeP had to do was play him a few minutes here and there to convince him , like he did with Foden...but he didn't....he went out and bought MehRez instead.

Sometimes its best just to fuckign recognize a fuckup from our hierarchy when theres a fuck up instead of looking for non existing excuses.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby Foreverinbluedreams » Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:34 am

carl_feedthegoat wrote:WTF has his age got to do with his ability ?


Nothing at all Carl, perfectly reasonable to throw a 16 year old in when we were struggling to get the results to qualify for Champions League in a team that was still adapting to the new manager's methods.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby Foreverinbluedreams » Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:36 am

No, he wasn't good enough for them then either, he didn't start a game for them until 6 months into his contract there, just shy of his 18th birthday.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby Foreverinbluedreams » Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:41 am

And Mahrez didn't sign until a full year after Sancho had left.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby carl_feedthegoat » Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:54 am

Foreverinbluedreams wrote:And Mahrez didn't sign until a full year after Sancho had left.


Mehrez was penciled in back then.
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Re: January Transfer Window

Postby carl_feedthegoat » Sat Dec 29, 2018 9:54 am

Foreverinbluedreams wrote:
carl_feedthegoat wrote:WTF has his age got to do with his ability ?


Nothing at all Carl, perfectly reasonable to throw a 16 year old in when we were struggling to get the results to qualify for Champions League in a team that was still adapting to the new manager's methods.


Excuses excuses excuses.
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