It's all very quiet

[london blue 2]

It been a bit too quite,
That why I think were just watching players at the euros currently maybe?

maybe watching for injuries.. but if you have to watch a euro competition to scout a player then you're not doing the job properly.

[BobbyDazzler]

I think FFP looming on the horizon is beginning to dictate what we are doing. A lot will depend on getting rid of at least half a dozen fringe/loaned players before anyone comes in (ade, RSC, bridge, johnson(s) etc) in order to bring some semblance of normality to the wage bill. On top of that, we are a lot more of a professional outfit than we used to be. I wouldn't be at all surprised to hear nothing of a deal until the press conference to announce it is done. Gone are the days of protracted soap opera transfers. We are one of the most desirable destinations in world football, and a lot of agents will simply keep their mouths shut rather than jeopardise a dealapart from hazard

[Avalon]

I don't think we'll need much anyway. I'd like to see a defender join our squad, ideally Hummels (I have a man crush on him), probably a left back, to replace Kolarov and depending on what Tevez/Balo/Dzeko do (yes, we know they have said they want to stay, but actions speak louder than words), we might have to go for a striker. Cavani is somebody I think suits us, though Lavezzi is still open as well, no? Falcao would be another player I'd love to see play for City, but he only just joined Atletico for a large fee, so that's simply off the table.

Some suggested Schweinsteiger, but I doubt he'll ever leave Bayern. It seems German players are very loyal towards Bayern, especially homegrown talent. Lahm, Schweinsteiger, Muller, I can see them finish their career there and tbh, you can't really blame them. They've been consistently challenging for titles.

[Blue Blood]

Much as I dont like him I think monkey boy would be a fantastic addition. Would hate to see him go to Rag or Chavski..

Got a feeling Bale will be our big signing.

I have craved a player of outrageous pace at City for years, think we lack pace massively at times.

As he is likely available, as Spuds aren't in the champs league, he looks a perfect fit for me. Get it done bobby!

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Quiet is the new loud.

Also Bale is ultimate "highlights player". He has some horrible off games. Don't want him.

[Blue Blood]

Quiet is the new loud.

Also Bale is ultimate "highlights player". He has some horrible off games. Don't want him.

Agree with that.... but the pace is undeniable. We need it.

Plus left wingers of Bale level are a serious shortage.

Rather have him bombing down our wing than that of the Rags or Chelski.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Quiet is the new loud.

Also Bale is ultimate "highlights player". He has some horrible off games. Don't want him.

Agree with that.... but the pace is undeniable. We need it.

Plus left wingers of Bale level are a serious shortage.

Rather have him bombing down our wing than that of the Rags or Chelski.

Thing is we mostly play variation of 4-2-3-1 (sometimes 4-2-2-2) and rarely use out and out wide players. Bale is best used as pretty traditional winger but is hopeless if needed to drift in play some short passes.

If we stay with our current system, which I think we will, We got those positions pretty much covered. If we are really looking for improvement I think we should look for more positive and faster player than De Jong and Barry to play alongside Yaya.

[Blue Blood]

Quiet is the new loud.

Also Bale is ultimate "highlights player". He has some horrible off games. Don't want him.

Agree with that.... but the pace is undeniable. We need it.

Plus left wingers of Bale level are a serious shortage.

Rather have him bombing down our wing than that of the Rags or Chelski.

Thing is we mostly play variation of 4-2-3-1 (sometimes 4-2-2-2) and rarely use out and out wide players. Bale is best used as pretty traditional winger but is hopeless if needed to drift in play some short passes.

If we stay with our current system, which I think we will, We got those positions pretty much covered. If we are really looking for improvement I think we should look for more positive and faster player than De Jong and Barry to play alongside Yaya.

I agree, Bale is the defination of a traditional winger and as it stands doesn't have a role. However should we adapt to maybe having two varied styles of play, the standard 4-2-3-1 and perhaps a 4-3-3, Bale certainly would be useful.

I did think at times last year it was so obvious how we were going to play that the lesser footballing sides could easily formulate plans to nullify us and hold for a draw. If we had two very different ways of playing I think we could fare better in such situations, as such I see Bale as a good signing for us.

Slightly off the Bale debate we should gazump the tykes to sign this guy;

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news ... -Mido-coup

Ideal signing ;D

[Original Dub]

I think there's more to redknapp's departure than a simple parting of the ways...

I think he may have had a barney because bale and/or modric are leaving, or at least levy has sanctioned discussions.

I reckon bale is on his way to us.

I hate the sight of him and the cunt's always going down or out injured but he is a weapon we don't already have and that's ok with me because I want to win everything.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I think there's more to redknapp's departure than a simple parting of the ways...

I think he may have had a barney because bale and/or modric are leaving, or at least levy has sanctioned discussions.

I reckon bale is on his way to us.

I hate the sight of him and the cunt's always going down or out injured but he is a weapon we don't already have and that's ok with me because I want to win everything.

Corluka said just the other day that Modric was gonner regardless of Redknapp staying or going. I think it's pretty obvious Levy is about to sell them both.

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

>>>>I agree, Bale is the defination of a traditional winger and as it stands doesn't have a role. However should we adapt to maybe having two varied styles of play, the standard 4-2-3-1 and perhaps a 4-3-3, Bale certainly would be useful

So he does have a role then?

[Blue Since 76]

I think FFP looming on the horizon is beginning to dictate what we are doing. A lot will depend on getting rid of at least half a dozen fringe/loaned players before anyone comes in (ade, RSC, bridge, johnson(s) etc) in order to bring some semblance of normality to the wage bill. On top of that, we are a lot more of a professional outfit than we used to be. I wouldn't be at all surprised to hear nothing of a deal until the press conference to announce it is done. Gone are the days of protracted soap opera transfers. We are one of the most desirable destinations in world football, and a lot of agents will simply keep their mouths shut rather than jeopardise a dealapart from hazard

The likes of Ade and RSC make no impact to the wage bill for FFP as they were contracts entered into before it existed.

FFP is having more of an impact in the arguments with de Jong, although I doubt anyone else would pay him more than what we're supposed to have offered. That might be less than Barry is on, but tough, Barry was pre-FFP. That will continue to cause some issues (Ade is on £170k a week and not playing, so I want £200k etc) but we don't need to get rid. That said, any money coming in would be nice

[london blue 2]

Quiet is the new loud.

Also Bale is ultimate "highlights player". He has some horrible off games. Don't want him.

Then a swap for Adam Johnson would make perfect sense.

How many times have people watched MOTD and said "I dunno why AJ doesnt start, he had a great game".

[chips]

I reckon we will swap ade for bale.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

>>>>I agree, Bale is the defination of a traditional winger and as it stands doesn't have a role. However should we adapt to maybe having two varied styles of play, the standard 4-2-3-1 and perhaps a 4-3-3, Bale certainly would be useful

So he does have a role then?

Not in current system.

[carl_feedthegoat]

I think there's more to redknapp's departure than a simple parting of the ways...

I think he may have had a barney because bale and/or modric are leaving, or at least levy has sanctioned discussions.

I reckon bale is on his way to us.

I hate the sight of him and the cunt's always going down or out injured but he is a weapon we don't already have and that's ok with me because I want to win everything.

The slapped pigs face was offered a new contrac tin january but he said he wanted to wait till the summer...and also he said he would take the England job.

It is no surprise Levy told him to fuck off now.

[Foreverinbluedreams]

Bale would be ideal imo.

Agree with those saying he wouldn't fit our system but how many times last season were we bemoaning the fact that our system had been sussed? He would give us the option to completely change tack and would keep the opposition guessing as to how we will set up.

Also, in Europe we need to be able to sit deep and play on the counter, like Napoli did to us. At the moment the personnel we have isn't suited to playing counter attacking football, Bale's pace would give us that option. Much like Bellamy's did.

[Mikhail Chigorin]

I reckon we will swap ade for bale.

This would make good business sense.

I'm assuming any deal would involve Ade plus a cash adjustment for Bale but Ade would want a severance 'bonus', to compensate for him taking a pay cut upon going to Spurs.

However, we would have plenty of room to haggle and 'recoup' (sort of) any such bonus by knocking it off the Cash adjustment we would be paying to Spurs in a Bale deal (if all that makes sense ??).

All in all, financially speaking, we might not come out too badly from such an exchange. Whether, or not, Bale would be the type of player we need and who would improve the squad, is another matter altogether though as, much as I might try, I can't get excited about the prospect of signing him.

In footballing terms, I feel there are far better options elsewhere, for us to spend our cash.

[bobadji]

I think FFP looming on the horizon is beginning to dictate what we are doing. A lot will depend on getting rid of at least half a dozen fringe/loaned players before anyone comes in (ade, RSC, bridge, johnson(s) etc) in order to bring some semblance of normality to the wage bill.

think you're bang on here. Reckon this transfer window will see a lot of the shite shipped out, hopefully sold rather than just another bunch of year long loan deals.

[Ted Hughes]

>>>>I agree, Bale is the defination of a traditional winger and as it stands doesn't have a role. However should we adapt to maybe having two varied styles of play, the standard 4-2-3-1 and perhaps a 4-3-3, Bale certainly would be useful

So he does have a role then?

Not in current system.

We have also played a kind of 4-4-2 this season but with Silva there, so it ends up not being 4-4-2 as Silva can't do it very well.