Lavezzi to PSG

[Ted Hughes]

That Ramires scored a decent free kick for Uruguay at the fleg pit tonight.
We've been linked with him as well haven't we?

Indeed.

There are rumours we are talking to his agent right now but others suggest it's Liverpool who are really after him.

He's one of those who looks very decent indeed on video but so did Samaras. He did ok tonight, nothing more, but the free kick was superb.

[DoomMerchant]

Cookie dunnit ;-)

did he fuck. It was Khaldoon...come on now!

[blue 68]

It's the hanger ons, shifting the misfits which is holding things up. If we can't shift them then we'll either just take a punt on one indivudual or get rid of a enough wages and buy a couple of decent prospects. We are being careful but also believe it'll all end in tears this ffpr oxymoron.

[Swales4ever]

It's the hanger ons, shifting the misfits which is holding things up. If we can't shift them then we'll either just take a punt on one indivudual or get rid of a enough wages and buy a couple of decent prospects. We are being careful but also believe it'll all end in tears this ffpr oxymoron.

Khaldoon Marwood, misleading success?

[Swales4ever]

Ant,

.......but if people think we can easily win the league again (without benefitting from pretty extreme good fortune re injuries/suspensions again) making no investment in the face of the reinforcing that is going on elsewhere in the PL then they are delusional.

I do think we'll improve as players get to know each other better, absolutely. But we all know that the squad has weaknesses and they need to be addressed.

...and therein lies the difference in our arguments Ant. You are arguing in a FOOTBALL sense mate but you need to think about this in a FINANCE sense.
This is going to sound stupid and half assed to many on here who are steeped in MCFC as a FOOTBALL Club. At this moment we are a BUSINESS. Our owners never bought us to win trophies (that was a side issue). Our owners bought us as a vehicle to enhance their global FINANCIAL interests. Winning the League was great for them as it enhances the reputation of the brand but at this point in their plans and compounded by the FFP, QUALIFYING FOR THE CL WAS THE PRIMARY TARGET. The big money was invested for that reason.
Winning the Prem may add a to our reputation and add a few pennies to the coffers but it is the CL that offers us the necessary HUGE income increases. Time and time again, we hear clubs talking about the necessity of CL qualification. IT IS CRUCIAL to our evolution. Winning trophies is what WE FANS WANT it is what MANCINI and the TEAM WANTS but for the development of MCFC the business, it is NOT CRUCIAL.

That's more than fair enough: actually it's eggsactly the model I'd rely upon.
but that does not lessen the fact that the director in charge of the responsability to buy and sell players has failed to deliver the major target of the last two seasons (Sanchez & Hazard) while being unable to sell out not only Croque SC but even Adebayor at any whatsoever price which could have been even remotely considered fair. I totally back the stance of not paying agents' ramsons but I struggle to believe that was the main reason behind the failure of each and every operations.

Once said that, everyone, including Mancini first and foremost, would be an utter moron if would sign a 29 injury prone for more than 5-6 mil., few months before he will become a free agent.

[john68]

@ Italian Job,
Try looking at the bigger picture Mate and not just a couple of possibly misplaced deals in isolation and their media speculated figures. Also try and separate what Mancini wants from what the club will allow Mancini to get....and why.

[DoomMerchant]

@ Italian Job,
Try looking at the bigger picture Mate and not just a couple of possibly misplaced deals in isolation and their media speculated figures. Also try and separate what Mancini wants from what the club will allow Mancini to get....and why.

when did you turn into a suit?

i thought you were all fucking "power to the people, motherfucker"?

if you can't trust a cabbie to be a left-leaning, gaffer-supporting vs management type of guy, then wtf is left?

[ant london]

A sad day for socialism indeed when 68's refrain is "the working class can kiss my ass; I've got the foreman's job at last"

Sellout.com

[Socrates]

@ Italian Job,
Try looking at the bigger picture Mate and not just a couple of possibly misplaced deals in isolation and their media speculated figures. Also try and separate what Mancini wants from what the club will allow Mancini to get....and why.

when did you turn into a suit?

i thought you were all fucking "power to the people, motherfucker"?

if you can't trust a cabbie to be a left-leaning, gaffer-supporting vs management type of guy, then wtf is left?

You must be joking, John is one of only three traditional cabbies in the whole of the UK that isn't a right wing reactionary hang 'em and flog 'em bigot! :)

[john68]

Mr Socs is quite correct, I am somewhat to left of that "pinko"; Karl (the Manc) Marks. Just not as angry these days.

It seems Stan and Ollie have resurrected the Fox News strategy of announcing the Emperor before election...But that's Miami I suppose.

It was merely an observation of our current status. Not a judgement.

Suits are for weddings, funerals, and court appearances....sadly not enough of them appear in court.

[gillie]

Mr Socs is quite correct, I am somewhat to left of that "pinko"; Karl (the Manc) Marks. Just not as angry these days.

It seems Stan and Ollie have resurrected the Fox News strategy of announcing the Emperor before election...But that's Miami I suppose.

It was merely an observation of our current status. Not a judgement.

Suits are for weddings, funerals, and court appearances....sadly not enough of them appear in court.

Well said Wolfie power to the people!