As opposed to how crap he was before Martinez got here? Really struggled didn't he, baines.
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As opposed to how crap he was before Martinez got here? Really struggled didn't he, baines.
I really don't get this whole obsession over Deulofeu. He will not be starting for us and is not good enough (as he is right now) to start for any team in the top 7. It would be an interesting move to use him as a back up but I would rather use Kennedy. It's a waste of money when we have someone like Matt Kennedy who plays the same type of position and to a certain extent, style as Deulofeu, develop our own as there is no chance we sign him on a permanent. If we were to go for a Barca fringe player I would much rather we go after Tello.
I said the same last year about Lukaku and Anichebe, mate. Which is I'd rather bring through our own. I think it's easy to underestimate how good players can be and still not start reguarly for the elite clubs.
Fair enough but I feel this is a different situation as Deulofeu was playing in the Barca B team. You will probably say that the Barca B team is full of talent and I would agree but I do not agree with the idea that Deulofeu, who didn't look all that impressive against kids his age in the u20 tourney, would be ready to set the premier league alight. Also, Anichebe was past what Kennedy is in years and much below Kennedy in terms of room to grow into a great player.
windymiller
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Wage bills though.
That's our main expense. We can't really afford to buy loads of free players because the wages will cost a few million. Plus an extra few million for the agents (We paid them 3 million last year).
Now Moyes was on 65K and Neville on 50k so we do have some money to play with but Martinez, Alcaraz and Kone will probably be on that or more between them. Kone is rumoured to be on 50k isn't he?
That's our main expense. We can't really afford to buy loads of free players because the wages will cost a few million. Plus an extra few million for the agents (We paid them 3 million last year).
Now Moyes was on 65K and Neville on 50k so we do have some money to play with but Martinez, Alcaraz and Kone will probably be on that or more between them. Kone is rumoured to be on 50k isn't he?
ijjysmith
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I've heard £30k for Kone. No idea if true or not though!
I have a feeling the fringe players may get a bit of a look in this season, and January could see more movement in and out.
i cant imagine wage bills would be a problem with the new money. Even IF they use the bulk of that money to put down the debt(which is already manageable and mostly long term), i would imagine those other players mentioned would probably wind up being slightly more than all the wages already offloaded with Moses easily being the biggest earner. Would have even more to spend if someone useless like Heitinga goes.
NO dough...and in other news http://www1.skysports.com/football/...Twente-star-Leroy-Fer-has-a-number-of-options
those exploding knees eh
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I bet that you were manically depressed yesterday when we actually signed someone for 5m without having sold anyone yet.
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Player Valuation: £40m
No dough? We signed someone yesterday!
ijjysmith
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Seriously we have no money mate.
We might be interested in him on loan but nothing is confirmed anywhere, nor do we know if Chelsea will even let him go on loan.
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