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[Kid Icarus]

Levy is such an insufferable cunt like. Hate that he gets seen as some sort of maestro 

[r0cafella]

Just now, Kid Icarus said:

Levy is such an insufferable cunt like. Hate that he gets seen as some sort of maestro 

He definitely is an insufferable cunt, idk though 100m for a 30 year old with a year left is madness. 

[Ben]

Just now, Kid Icarus said:

Levy is such an insufferable cunt like. Hate that he gets seen as some sort of maestro 

Apparently he's in the USA on a family holiday 

[Kid Icarus]

1 minute ago, r0cafella said:

He definitely is an insufferable cunt, idk though 100m for a 30 year old with a year left is madness. 

He's arguably the best striker in the world though. Looking at the other deals going on it seems fine.

 

Not to mention the players Levy allowed to run down their contracts.

[Decky]

Levy is an absolute disgrace. Hope to fuck we never have to deal with Spurs man. 

[Shays Given Tim Flowers]

I hope someone asks that fucker Klopp about Europa league teams spending £110m on players. Having a significantly higher net spend than a club without a ceiling. Receiving an inflated fee for a player from Saudi Arabia and whether he has any concerns that clubs that aren’t in the Champions league will ever be able to compete with those that have been established there and who benefit massively from the way remuneration in that competition works. 

 

 

Edited August 11, 2023 by Shays Given Tim Flowers

[LFEE]

29 minutes ago, Coastie said:

Been impressed with Madders in preseason. I suspect Spurs might do OK this season but they need a CB and striker pronto.

He hasn’t had a lot of minutes. Not sure what has went on with Spurs pre-season. Looks like they’ve only played 4 games as opposed to our 7 and Kane & Maddison didn’t feature at all in the 4th game. Maddison 2x45 1x70.

[Jaqen]

Bit gutting Conte isn't there anymore, like. Reckon his stress levels would have got so high even his wig would start balding. 

[gbandit]

Maddison will do very well at Spurs but their season is going to go poorly. I think Ange will get them over-performing but their squad as a whole isn’t good enough to get anywhere near the champions league 

[Matt1892]

Joel Essex just summed up how everyone was feeling about this on sky sports news if anyone seen it.

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[Matt1892]

 

[TheBrownBottle]

18 minutes ago, Ben said:

Who was that Spanish chairman a few years ago that was a right cunt to deal with ? He used to go for a siesta during negotiations and then just not go back.

Jesus Gil?

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[Sima]

Can't even be angry at Jesus Gil if he did do that tbf, pure bantz.

[enthusiast]

Aye sounds like Gil. His Wikipedia article is a trip:

 

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In the 1960s Gil ran a construction firm building gated communities. A complex he had built in San Rafael, near Segovia, collapsed in 1969, killing 58 people and injuring many others. A subsequent investigation showed that the cement in the new building had not yet set, and the whole project had been completed without use of architects, surveyors, or plans. Gil was sentenced to five years in prison, but was pardoned after 18 months by General Francisco Franco.[1]

 

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In 1992, he shut down Atlético's youth academy,[2] which saw talented 15-year-old Raúl switch to crosstown rivals Real Madrid.

 

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He installed a bust of Francisco Franco in the town hall and was known for walking the streets of the town shouting abuse at prostitutes and homeless people.[1] His mayorship was popular enough for him to be re-elected three times.[1]

 

Spanish John Hall tbh

[Manxst]

Lukaku to replace Kane according to Twatter 

[SUPERTOON]

Just now, Manxst said:

Lukaku to replace Kane according to Twatter 

?? imagine 

[Tiresias]

Levy being an absolute cunt to deal with does mean he gets the most out of sales like that has to be said, it makes sense. I can't help but wonder though if their underwhelming business signing players is because Levy has pissed off so many club chairman they struggle to buy players. Brighton have the opposite approach, not that they don't squeeze value (see Caicedo) but they are generally happy to sell if the right amount comes and proffessional for other clubs to deal with. They get the rewards because young players see them as a really attractive proposition, clear pathway to first team, excellent coaching, and when they want to make a big money move the club will help them along. 

 

The Brighton model only works as long as the production line is in line with the sales. I do think they'll have a poor season or two, and equally clubs may realize that players are part of a sophisticated system and maybe they won't look so good playing for someone else. There is no reason Brighton if they keep their quality can't win a cup, even if they are never going to have the finances to compete for the very top. 

[Ben]

12 minutes ago, TheBrownBottle said:

Jesus Gil?

Aye that's him

[Mazzy]

Not sure why, but I feel weirdly proud of Harry Kane actually. He's made a difficult decision to leave Spurs and I really hope it works out well for him.

 

Definitely don't want Bayern in our UCL group now.

[The Butcher]

[LFEE]

34 minutes ago, Ben said:

Who was that Spanish chairman a few years ago that was a right cunt to deal with ? He used to go for a siesta during negotiations and then just not go back.

Didn’t think it was Gil. Was it not the Deportivo chairman? Used to have negotiate at weird hours of the day if I recall. Like 2am for Luque ? Could be wrong but definitely rings a bell.

[Jaqen]

4 minutes ago, Tiresias said:

Levy being an absolute cunt to deal with does mean he gets the most out of sales like that has to be said, it makes sense. I can't help but wonder though if their underwhelming business signing players is because Levy has pissed off so many club chairman they struggle to buy players. Brighton have the opposite approach, not that they don't squeeze value (see Caicedo) but they are generally happy to sell if the right amount comes and proffessional for other clubs to deal with. They get the rewards because young players see them as a really attractive proposition, clear pathway to first team, excellent coaching, and when they want to make a big money move the club will help them along. 

 

The Brighton model only works as long as the production line is in line with the sales. I do think they'll have a poor season or two, and equally clubs may realize that players are part of a sophisticated system and maybe they won't look so good playing for someone else. There is no reason Brighton if they keep their quality can't win a cup, even if they are never going to have the finances to compete for the very top. 

 

Surely would have been better sorting this deal out ages ago though even if it was for slightly less money? To do it on the first day of the season when Kane seemed to have agreed terms with Bayern ages ago seems a bit mad. The only reason it's probably not dragged out to deadline day is due to Kane saying he'd not be leaving if he's a Spurs player come the first game of the season. 

 

Levy seems to be someone who has to be seen as 'winning' or having the power even if it's to the detriment of the club. Same reason he put Ryan Mason in charge of a cup final over the possibility of Mourinho winning it. 

[Ben]

2 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Didn’t think it was Gil. Was it not the Deportivo chairman? Used to have negotiate at weird hours of the day if I recall. Like 2am for Luque ? Could be wrong but definitely rings a bell.

Arh shit I think you could be right