BrettNUFC Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 There's one problem with the current policy - even though they are good players, they aren't always what we need. The most obvious example of this was when we wanted to replace Ba, didn't get Remy and then turned to Sissoko because he represented a "good deal". It's a frustrating approach which really cost us in terms of goals. We hardly turned to Sissoko for Ba's replacement, we probably wouldn't have even got him so early had we not been in such a mess. Gouffran was more a last ditch replacement for Ba after our first target Remy turned us down. I think it's clear Ashley knew he made a mistake last summer and is keen not to let that happen again, many on here just went into meltdown because we never went sign crazy soon as the window opened like the mackems did. We are always going to be patient with deals unless they have already been put in place months prior. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 it's becoming clearer by the day that those in control are actively involved in some kind of sabotage. genuine question but how did you reach this conclusion? A more pertinent question, considering the information and evidence available to us all, would be: How can anyone not reach that conclusion? Patience is probably needed before jumping to those kind of conclusions. It's back to the great old saying, wait till the window is closed before judging, especially if you are going to accuse the club of sabotage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 See my reply to the last guy to drag up that post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 See my reply to the last guy to drag up that post. Drag, is that you trying to not take responsibility for the stuff you post. I mean Jesus, it was so like two weeks ago, how dare you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well, considering I posted this in response: it's becoming clearer by the day that those in control are actively involved in some kind of sabotage how does the remy signing fit into the sabotage theory then? perhaps they know he's bang to rights guilty on the rape charge and as soon as the transfer window SLAMS SHUT he'll be carted off to the big house leaving shola to play up front on his own after they implicate cisse during the trial maybe they know he'll sign for real madrid next summer after scoring 30 goals and are playing the sabotage long game i just don't know I might have been wrong, like. Which I'll be more than happy to admit. Let's not get too carried away just yet, like. No, not really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Lets not get too carried away, shame you didn't take your own advice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Downing would be awful, just awful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 5 Million for 29 year old Stewart Downing or £8m for 21 year old Tom Ince, hmm I wonder which to go with.. Seriously even from the perspective of pure value Ince is the far better deal due to his age, then there's the fact he's a much better player. We'd be absolutely mental to go for Downing. mind boggling thought isn't it? with pardiola and killer joe running the show it's almost a nailed on certainty which one we'll be after I'm not buying this like. Our policy of buying players over the last 18 Months or so would actually suggest we'd go for the younger with a better re-sale. Sick of reading negative posts like this which are negative just for the sake of it. Just one of those things you have to come to accept on here that if we get Downing that's Pardew's choice, if we get Ince that's a great choice by Carr. Similarly to Gomis is Carr's, Bent is Pardew's, no teamwork and agreements in this game. here, self-congratulation society, it's not baseless negativity thanks very much....as dave has also pointed out the age policy seems to have relaxed, our manager publicly stated he wanted more "experience" and we've publicly said we're interested in 28 year old gomis, 29 year old bent and now a rumour pops up about 29 year old downing...we've signed 27 (?) year old remy too so yeah, sorry boys, it's all me and teasy making shit up and being super-negative about pardew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 http://i.imgur.com/FiOFer4.png Pre-season, pfft. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-city-transfers-scott-sinclair-2131809#.UgFuQ7Te4ZY.twitter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-city-transfers-scott-sinclair-2131809#.UgFuQ7Te4ZY.twitter Yes please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Underpants Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-city-transfers-scott-sinclair-2131809#.UgFuQ7Te4ZY.twitter £50,000p/w Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We do buy what we need, we just don't always end up with them at exactly the right time. I do think we should get some credit for bringing all those signings forward to January though, although obviously we needed players the previous summer as well. Personally dont buy this bringing signings forward to January, purely because they should have been done the summer before. It was patently clear we needed players then and the neglect shown imo was shocking. By bringing them forward to January, they club are effectively admitting they had no intention of recruiting for a whole season excluding Anita, which is criminal when you think about it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoU Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We do buy what we need, we just don't always end up with them at exactly the right time. I do think we should get some credit for bringing all those signings forward to January though, although obviously we needed players the previous summer as well. Personally dont buy this bringing signings forward to January, purely because they should have been done the summer before. It was patently clear we needed players then and the neglect shown imo was shocking. By bringing them forward to January, they club are effectively admitting they had no intention of recruiting for a whole season excluding Anita, which is criminal when you think about it. I'd rather we get the right players at the wrong time, than the wrong players at the right time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Or we could just get the right players in at the right time. Just a thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Or we could just get the right players in at the right time. Just a thought. Sounds expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Why has no one signed Maloney? I'd have him here in a shot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuy_O Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Or we could just get the right players in at the right time. Just a thought. Sounds expensive. http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/sport/files/2010/12/mike_ashley.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Why has no one signed Maloney? I'd have him here in a shot 30 years old I think? I assume that would be why we aren't looking anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Maloney definitely has two good seasons left in him IMO. Two year deal with a third year option and I'd be delighted if we got him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Would much rather have Maloney over Downing, can't see him costing anywhere near as much either (fee or wages). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 We do buy what we need, we just don't always end up with them at exactly the right time. I do think we should get some credit for bringing all those signings forward to January though, although obviously we needed players the previous summer as well. Personally dont buy this bringing signings forward to January, purely because they should have been done the summer before. It was patently clear we needed players then and the neglect shown imo was shocking. By bringing them forward to January, they club are effectively admitting they had no intention of recruiting for a whole season excluding Anita, which is criminal when you think about it. Not really no, just means we had no intention of signing Gouffran, Yanga-Mbiwa and Sissoko that season. That doesnt mean we werent looking to sign other plays that summer with those three lined up for this summer, before bringing them forward to January. Cost nearly £10m to get those three six months early BTW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Would much rather have Maloney over Downing, can't see him costing anywhere near as much either (fee or wages). Dis. Maloney is a good player and deserves a couple more seasons in the the top flight given his recovery from disappointing spells at other clubs. Really worked hard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Kone aside, none of the Wigan players seem to waging wars against their contract hence their lack of movement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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