Transfer rumours

[PeterParker]

Some reports Nico Gonzales asked his agent to seek interest in elsewhere.
Hope is bollox

[nottsblue]

Some reports Nico Gonzales asked his agent to seek interest in elsewhere.
Hope is bollox

If we got what we paid for him I wouldn’t mind. He hasn’t done enough for me

[carl_feedthegoat]

Some reports Nico Gonzales asked his agent to seek interest in elsewhere.
Hope is bollox

If we got what we paid for him I wouldn’t mind. He hasn’t done enough for me

Pep’s transfer policy is basically: Didn’t work after 6 months? Buy someone else for £60m

[Scatman]

Some reports Nico Gonzales asked his agent to seek interest in elsewhere.
Hope is bollox

If we got what we paid for him I wouldn’t mind. He hasn’t done enough for me

It's probably a bullshit story. Why even would a player want to leave after only six months? If things aren't going well what about some professional pride, knuckle down and make things work? Not settling in Manchester? Give it some more time and see what happens. Worried about game time? Speak to the manager and see what you need to do to improve your chances. It really doesn't look good on your CV if you decide you can't hack it at MCFC after 5 months.

And not doing enough? Perhaps not but then there's an old thread called "What does Yaya actually do?" and I don't remember Merlin having the best first 5 months either.

That being said, it'll get twisted so it's all Pep's fault but if he really wants to leave after only 5 months he should go find himself a nice easy job where he doesn't have to try very hard.

[PeterParker]

Some reports Nico Gonzales asked his agent to seek interest in elsewhere.
Hope is bollox

If we got what we paid for him I wouldn’t mind. He hasn’t done enough for me

It's probably a bullshit story. Why even would a player want to leave after only six months? If things aren't going well what about some professional pride, knuckle down and make things work? Not settling in Manchester? Give it some more time and see what happens. Worried about game time? Speak to the manager and see what you need to do to improve your chances. It really doesn't look good on your CV if you decide you can't hack it at MCFC after 5 months.

And not doing enough? Perhaps not but then there's an old thread called "What does Yaya actually do?" and I don't remember Merlin having the best first 5 months either.

That being said, it'll get twisted so it's all Pep's fault but if he really wants to leave after only 5 months he should go find himself a nice easy job where he doesn't have to try very hard.

But there is also the other side of the coin. The manager didn't want you, the club bought you over his head, same with Khusanov. What do you do career wise? You stay and want to fight when you know there is a lot of "favoritism" going on here or search your luck elsewhere?
Is not like you owe the club anything.

I still think/hope the rumour is bollox, but clearly the player has some unhappiness there.

[carl_feedthegoat]

Some reports Nico Gonzales asked his agent to seek interest in elsewhere.
Hope is bollox

If we got what we paid for him I wouldn’t mind. He hasn’t done enough for me

It's probably a bullshit story. Why even would a player want to leave after only six months? If things aren't going well what about some professional pride, knuckle down and make things work? Not settling in Manchester? Give it some more time and see what happens. Worried about game time? Speak to the manager and see what you need to do to improve your chances. It really doesn't look good on your CV if you decide you can't hack it at MCFC after 5 months.

And not doing enough? Perhaps not but then there's an old thread called "What does Yaya actually do?" and I don't remember Merlin having the best first 5 months either.

That being said, it'll get twisted so it's all Pep's fault but if he really wants to leave after only 5 months he should go find himself a nice easy job where he doesn't have to try very hard.

Khusanov cost how much again ? And he’s been sent to Siberia .
I suppose that’s all his fault.
You honestly think these players didn’t want to “knuckle down”? Pep’s track record shows if you don’t hit the ground sprinting, you’re fucked off to the bench or worse . So no — it’s not just “Pep blame” or “he’s soft.” It’s a repeating pattern where Pep signs someone, barely plays them, then we cut losses quietly.
If Nico does leave, it’s not about “not trying hard enough” — it’s that he sees the writing on the wall. Just like plenty of other players have.

[zabbadabbado]

According to the MEN Pep has 8 untouchables that will not be going anywhere.

Including Bernado/Gundogan/Akanji/Ake/Stones/Lewis etc

If this is true it is going to be a fucking horrible season watching Lewis as an inverted Full back and Akanji slowing everything down to a Snails pace.

Unsurprising if one or two of the new signing's think they are better than what is before them in the pecking order.

I can not wait for Pep to fuck off with his Mates. And we get back to picking the best 11 again. Rather than the Bald prick spitefully picking players out of loyalty because he has too much power and he can unchallenged.

Not looking forward to the new season. the starting 11 against wolves will be made up of his mates that embarrassed us in United States.

[salford city]

According to the MEN Pep has 8 untouchables that will not be going anywhere.

Including Bernado/Gundogan/Akanji/Ake/Stones/Lewis etc

If this is true it is going to be a fucking horrible season watching Lewis as an inverted Full back and Akanji slowing everything down to a Snails pace.

Unsurprising if one or two of the new signing's think they are better than what is before them in the pecking order.

I can not wait for Pep to fuck off with his Mates. And we get back to picking the best 11 again. Rather than the Bald prick spitefully picking players out of loyalty because he has too much power and he can unchallenged.

Not looking forward to the new season. the starting 11 against wolves will be made up of his mates that embarrassed us in United States.

Whilst I don't doubt this could / will happen. Pep starts like that and he's done. Even sticking Rodders back in is not going to cover those gaps. The media and cartel want nothing more than for Pept to go so I take a lot of this as nonsense but even Pep must know he's signing his own death warrant playing the loyalty card (if he does)

[Scatman]

Some reports Nico Gonzales asked his agent to seek interest in elsewhere.
Hope is bollox

If we got what we paid for him I wouldn’t mind. He hasn’t done enough for me

It's probably a bullshit story. Why even would a player want to leave after only six months? If things aren't going well what about some professional pride, knuckle down and make things work? Not settling in Manchester? Give it some more time and see what happens. Worried about game time? Speak to the manager and see what you need to do to improve your chances. It really doesn't look good on your CV if you decide you can't hack it at MCFC after 5 months.

And not doing enough? Perhaps not but then there's an old thread called "What does Yaya actually do?" and I don't remember Merlin having the best first 5 months either.

That being said, it'll get twisted so it's all Pep's fault but if he really wants to leave after only 5 months he should go find himself a nice easy job where he doesn't have to try very hard.

Khusanov cost how much again ? And he’s been sent to Siberia .
I suppose that’s all his fault.
You honestly think these players didn’t want to “knuckle down”? Pep’s track record shows if you don’t hit the ground sprinting, you’re fucked off to the bench or worse . So no — it’s not just “Pep blame” or “he’s soft.” It’s a repeating pattern where Pep signs someone, barely plays them, then we cut losses quietly.
If Nico does leave, it’s not about “not trying hard enough” — it’s that he sees the writing on the wall. Just like plenty of other players have.

It hasn't been reported that Khusanov is asking to leave after 5 months. I'm talking about Nico. I believe it is a bullshit story but if it isn't then it isn't very admirable of him to throw the towel in this soon. He too will have known about Pep's "track record" so why did he bother coming at all if he was just going to sack if off at the first sign of adversity? I don't think there is a repeated pattern of this kind of behaviour at all.

[carl_feedthegoat]

Some reports Nico Gonzales asked his agent to seek interest in elsewhere.
Hope is bollox

If we got what we paid for him I wouldn’t mind. He hasn’t done enough for me

It's probably a bullshit story. Why even would a player want to leave after only six months? If things aren't going well what about some professional pride, knuckle down and make things work? Not settling in Manchester? Give it some more time and see what happens. Worried about game time? Speak to the manager and see what you need to do to improve your chances. It really doesn't look good on your CV if you decide you can't hack it at MCFC after 5 months.

And not doing enough? Perhaps not but then there's an old thread called "What does Yaya actually do?" and I don't remember Merlin having the best first 5 months either.

That being said, it'll get twisted so it's all Pep's fault but if he really wants to leave after only 5 months he should go find himself a nice easy job where he doesn't have to try very hard.

Khusanov cost how much again ? And he’s been sent to Siberia .
I suppose that’s all his fault.
You honestly think these players didn’t want to “knuckle down”? Pep’s track record shows if you don’t hit the ground sprinting, you’re fucked off to the bench or worse . So no — it’s not just “Pep blame” or “he’s soft.” It’s a repeating pattern where Pep signs someone, barely plays them, then we cut losses quietly.
If Nico does leave, it’s not about “not trying hard enough” — it’s that he sees the writing on the wall. Just like plenty of other players have.

It hasn't been reported that Khusanov is asking to leave after 5 months. I'm talking about Nico. I believe it is a bullshit story but if it isn't then it isn't very admirable of him to throw the towel in this soon. He too will have known about Pep's "track record" so why did he bother coming at all if he was just going to sack if off at the first sign of adversity? I don't think there is a repeated pattern of this kind of behaviour at all.

I reckon top players want to believe they’ll be the exception when they sign for the club.Pep obviously sold him the vision. But once he arrived and saw the reality (limited minutes, new midfielders incoming, no clear development plan), it’s not throwing in the towel — it’s reading the fucking room.

[Mase]

Pep's track record of 'no matter how well you play, I'm playing my mates!' ?

[carl_feedthegoat]

Exactly Mase and it’s as obvious as the day is long - to some of us.

[Scatman]

Pep's track record of 'no matter how well you play, I'm playing my mates!' ?

Again, why bother coming if it was so obviously going to happen? He's here, if he spits his dummy out after 5 months he's very likely not got what it takes and should be nowhere near the first team.

[Hazy2]

If pep had his mates interests at heart how do you explain he has cleared out his coaches. Pep is like all geniuses, flawed.

On Nico. Let’s see how it pans out. I happen to think we will see a few leave.

[Outcast]

Pep's track record of 'no matter how well you play, I'm playing my mates!' ?

Again, why bother coming if it was so obviously going to happen? He's here, if he spits his dummy out after 5 months he's very likely not got what it takes and should be nowhere near the first team.

I think you need to get your facts right, the rumour is the manager doesn't fancy him not even on rotation basis. He hasn't spat his dummy out, its a case the manager doesn't fancy him. That's 150m of players (Grealish and Nico) the manager doesn't fancy. He gave Rodders a year with regular football to settle, he keeps playing grandad Gundo when clearly been shocking, he keeps playing defender in disguise Akanji. So, on that basis there is a pattern. Now, if he wants it his way, that's fine, he better foking deliver this season, no more credit in the bank.

[Nick]

1) its German bs PR to unsettled

2) pep didnt clear his coaches out, club did

[Scatman]

Pep's track record of 'no matter how well you play, I'm playing my mates!' ?

Again, why bother coming if it was so obviously going to happen? He's here, if he spits his dummy out after 5 months he's very likely not got what it takes and should be nowhere near the first team.

I think you need to get your facts right, the rumour is the manager doesn't fancy him not even on rotation basis. He hasn't spat his dummy out, its a case the manager doesn't fancy him. That's 150m of players (Grealish and Nico) the manager doesn't fancy. He gave Rodders a year with regular football to settle, he keeps playing grandad Gundo when clearly been shocking, he keeps playing defender in disguise Akanji. So, on that basis there is a pattern. Now, if he wants it his way, that's fine, he better foking deliver this season, no more credit in the bank.

I'm well aware it is a rumour, hence why I have said more than once that I think it is bullshit. I am expressing the view that if he has come here and it has taken him only 5 months to throw the towel in then he most likely doesn't have what it takes to succeed here anyway. So what if Pep doesn't fancy him? Is that a reason to pack his bags and leave? No, it isn't. It is a reason to get his head down and make whatever amendments are needed to get into the manager's good books.

[PeterParker]

Pep's track record of 'no matter how well you play, I'm playing my mates!' ?

Again, why bother coming if it was so obviously going to happen? He's here, if he spits his dummy out after 5 months he's very likely not got what it takes and should be nowhere near the first team.

I think you need to get your facts right, the rumour is the manager doesn't fancy him not even on rotation basis. He hasn't spat his dummy out, its a case the manager doesn't fancy him. That's 150m of players (Grealish and Nico) the manager doesn't fancy. He gave Rodders a year with regular football to settle, he keeps playing grandad Gundo when clearly been shocking, he keeps playing defender in disguise Akanji. So, on that basis there is a pattern. Now, if he wants it his way, that's fine, he better foking deliver this season, no more credit in the bank.

These reports again of him wanting a small squad are doing my head in. Last season, he was moaning all year long he wanted his players back. "His players back", not having back-ups.
Then running players to the ground like he did with Rodri.
There are obvious fuck-ups on the horizon that are making, and for a good reason, people to doubt him.

[Nickyboy]

Some reports Nico Gonzales asked his agent to seek interest in elsewhere.
Hope is bollox

If we got what we paid for him I wouldn’t mind. He hasn’t done enough for me

It's probably a bullshit story. Why even would a player want to leave after only six months? If things aren't going well what about some professional pride, knuckle down and make things work? Not settling in Manchester? Give it some more time and see what happens. Worried about game time? Speak to the manager and see what you need to do to improve your chances. It really doesn't look good on your CV if you decide you can't hack it at MCFC after 5 months.

And not doing enough? Perhaps not but then there's an old thread called "What does Yaya actually do?" and I don't remember Merlin having the best first 5 months either.

That being said, it'll get twisted so it's all Pep's fault but if he really wants to leave after only 5 months he should go find himself a nice easy job where he doesn't have to try very hard.

Khusanov cost how much again ? And he’s been sent to Siberia .
I suppose that’s all his fault.
You honestly think these players didn’t want to “knuckle down”? Pep’s track record shows if you don’t hit the ground sprinting, you’re fucked off to the bench or worse . So no — it’s not just “Pep blame” or “he’s soft.” It’s a repeating pattern where Pep signs someone, barely plays them, then we cut losses quietly.
If Nico does leave, it’s not about “not trying hard enough” — it’s that he sees the writing on the wall. Just like plenty of other players have.

Khusanov is an exciting young prospect that got chucked in at the deep end because we were desperate. He wasn't sent to Siberia. Every single aspect of all transfers is micromanaged down to the tiniest details - Do you ever watch any of the documentary series that we release after each season? Khus will have a carefully planned development plan that will be managed from the sporting directors downwards - yes Pep is involved but he isn't all powerful - football isn't run like that any more - getting quite boring having to constantly reitterate the fact that transfers aren't all down to the manager and his input is minimal

[Nickyboy]

Some reports Nico Gonzales asked his agent to seek interest in elsewhere.
Hope is bollox

If we got what we paid for him I wouldn’t mind. He hasn’t done enough for me

It's probably a bullshit story. Why even would a player want to leave after only six months? If things aren't going well what about some professional pride, knuckle down and make things work? Not settling in Manchester? Give it some more time and see what happens. Worried about game time? Speak to the manager and see what you need to do to improve your chances. It really doesn't look good on your CV if you decide you can't hack it at MCFC after 5 months.

And not doing enough? Perhaps not but then there's an old thread called "What does Yaya actually do?" and I don't remember Merlin having the best first 5 months either.

That being said, it'll get twisted so it's all Pep's fault but if he really wants to leave after only 5 months he should go find himself a nice easy job where he doesn't have to try very hard.

Khusanov cost how much again ? And he’s been sent to Siberia .
I suppose that’s all his fault.
You honestly think these players didn’t want to “knuckle down”? Pep’s track record shows if you don’t hit the ground sprinting, you’re fucked off to the bench or worse . So no — it’s not just “Pep blame” or “he’s soft.” It’s a repeating pattern where Pep signs someone, barely plays them, then we cut losses quietly.
If Nico does leave, it’s not about “not trying hard enough” — it’s that he sees the writing on the wall. Just like plenty of other players have.

which players are part of this 'repeating pattern'? The only one I can think of of Pep bombing out is Phillips and he was shite - Who else has he instantly bombed out?