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KaKa

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  1. The more I think about it the more I wonder if Mbemba was more of an opportunist purchase.

     

    Most of the other defenders we were linked with earlier, were all bigger defenders. Matip, Abdennour, Rudiger, Knoch etc.

     

    The Mbemba purchase kind of came out of nowhere. Being a younger guy, perhaps he was seen as more of an eventual successor to Coloccini, as well as cover for Janmaat.

     

    Hoping we still bring in an absolute tank to partner Mbemba/Coloccini. Obviously prefer him to now partner Mbemba as Coloccini is done.

     

    Isn't there quotes that we'd been scouting Mbemba for ages?

     

    Yes, but the decision to buy him at this point being opportunist, rather than we weren't watching him previously. Think we'll still buy a big defender.

     

    The fact it looks like our perseverance with Thauvin has paid off, has given me a lot of hope regarding Abdennour. It's been a similar story there. Lots of reports of firm bids, and Monaco wanting more money, and the player not wanting to come etc.

     

    There has been no further interest in the player from other clubs, and not long ago there were reports the player was open to Newcastle, and then it went a bit quiet. Negotiating still perhaps? And now reports we will go back after tying up Thauvin.

     

    I mean we had been linked with bigger big money centre backs from the outset, and Mbemba was really cheap, and I just think we all just assumed that was it. I'm feeling good about the situation right now. Think Mbemba was just an extra i.e. too good to ignore at that price. Also got more money to Anderlecht who had to give some of the fee for Mitrovic to Partizan.

     

  2. Really like your team. Once Delofeu gets into the swing of things you'll be terrifying going forward.

     

    You could potentially play both he and Mirallas wide, Lukaku upfront and Barkley in th enumber 10 position.

     

    That is disgustingly frightful.

  3. The more I think about it the more I wonder if Mbemba was more of an opportunist purchase.

     

    Most of the other defenders we were linked with earlier, were all bigger defenders. Matip, Abdennour, Rudiger, Knoch etc.

     

    The Mbemba purchase kind of came out of nowhere. Being a younger guy, perhaps he was seen as more of an eventual successor to Coloccini, as well as cover for Janmaat.

     

    Hoping we still bring in an absolute tank to partner Mbemba/Coloccini. Obviously prefer him to now partner Mbemba as Coloccini is done.

  4. Honestly, I think I'm ready for Taylor to get his chance alongside Mbemba.

     

    Taylor cares more than Colo does and will at least try and give a physical challenge. Not to mention being far better in the air. Mbemba should also hopefully hide or make up for some of his flaws.

     

    Colo is really pissing me off.

  5. Wildcard is all about timing.

     

    With the three other ways of boosting points introduced, it's also not as much need hanging onto it.

     

    Provided your certain of your changes, might as well use it.

     

    Mine went last week, and everyone I introduced has provided above the standard 2 points.

     

    44 points with two to come, one of which is my captain.

  6. Feel City are missing a trick with Mangala tbh, needed last season to settle and adapt and this season to kick on.

     

    He's looked good these first two games. Absolutely manhandled Costa a few times yesterday. Can't imagine they'd get rid. Should keep him even if they sign Otamendi. Dimichelis as fourth choice.

  7. Guys, Aarons will be used off the bench. Deal with it. We always wanted a better bench right? There you have it. Aaron's and Perez will come off it.

     

    Would actually help if we had better players starting, because right now we don't. :lol:

     

    Yeah, clearly. However if we get what we seem to be after I think that's what will happen.

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