The Prophet Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Said elsewhere, but feels like Barnes could be a pre-emptive signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 2 hours ago, McCormick said: Feel like I’m working for the Saudi tourism board here but of course! What would you want to do? There’s untouched historical sites that rival Petra, there’s off-roading, some of the best diving you can get, loads of live events, massive modern shopping malls, 5-star restaurants, amazing mum-and-pop local restaurants, stunning beaches etc. The women are glorious too. This isn’t to say there aren’t downsides to living here but there’s definitely a lot of upside. I think these posts of first hand experience are invaluable tbh, if only to balance the negative views of which we are all mostly aware. Not for me personally, but it's still interesting to see there's a lot more there than sand and public beheadings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Think most of the criticism of Saudi comes from the human rights issues and sportswashing, rather than whether they have enough luxury hotel compounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 1 minute ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Think most of the criticism of Saudi comes from the human rights issues and sportswashing, rather than whether they have enough luxury hotel compounds. Agreed, but we are well aware of those already. But people are asking why players would consider ever going there beyond a year so it's useful to hear the other side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 16 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Think most of the criticism of Saudi comes from the human rights issues and sportswashing, rather than whether they have enough luxury hotel compounds. Lot’s of work still do obviously but MBS -the guy who everyone is blasting (and I’m not saying they’re necessarily wrong to do so) - has done more for human rights/ women’s rights etc. in the last 5 years than anyone has in the entire history of Saudi Arabia. That, despite the protestations of the public as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I'd be fine if he goes and we use the funds for a first 11 quality LB, plus RCB to compete with Schar. (Alongside Barnes coming). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 14 minutes ago, McCormick said: Lot’s of work still do obviously but MBS -the guy who everyone is blasting (and I’m not saying they’re necessarily wrong to do so) - has done more for human rights/ women’s rights etc. in the last 5 years than anyone has in the entire history of Saudi Arabia. That, despite the protestations of the public as well. Yes, I was laughing to myself earlier when I read someone seem to suggest that they thought it was the MBS government holding the Saudi people back from having some kind of liberal paradise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Pinkman Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I really hope he stays! These are the type of players why you watch football Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 He’s an absolute joy to watch. Be sad if he goes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Goodbye sweet prince. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jesse Pinkman said: I really hope he stays! These are the type of players why you watch football He's absolutely electric when he's on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubteam Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 31 minutes ago, The Prophet said: He's absolutely electric when he's on it. On his day no question he's world class, I'd say the best in the premier League at beating a man, he literally turns people inside out. The day he made Kyle Walker his bitch for the day was glorious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Has he been linked with a move to SA? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 But for the injuries…. I thought his game had really improved under Howe. Will be sad to see him go, and think he may tear up wherever he lands. If he stuck around, and if he avoided injury, I think he would do very well for us. We would have more than one “Man City” performance to point to. But he is the only (expendable) player on the books that has any real value. Miggy would be a distant second second. If we have depth anywhere, it’s left forward. There’s no one else that I can think that is “expendable” and “valuable”. If we are constrained by FFP, and we have to sell to buy quality elsewhere, he’s the most obvious (I.e. only) candidate. Everyone else is either irreplaceable or virtually worthless in the marketplace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Fantastic when he’s near 100% fitness. Great balance and change of pace, impossible to defend against. When he’s in good nick he’s an asset to anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Watched this today by chance. Didn’t remember ASM tearing West Ham up like that. We should sign this guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr-EuZ2ggVU Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcnick Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Lotus said: Fantastic when he’s near 100% fitness. Great balance and change of pace, impossible to defend against. When he’s in good nick he’s an asset to anyone. The problem is, he’s in good nick nowhere near enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 11/07/2023 at 17:55, OverThere said: Maxi must read social media. Bad idea. I think he stays given the replacement cost would be astronomical. the replacement cost is not astronomical. Neves probably benchmarks the sale price, £50m. Barnes is the replacement, £35m. then due to how FFP works with fee divided by transfer length for each year, we are then able to afford, based on £40m profit to the FFP books quite a few extra players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Can we have a sell/keep survey for this thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 4 hours ago, gazza ladra said: Watched this today by chance. Didn’t remember ASM tearing West Ham up like that. We should sign this guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr-EuZ2ggVU christ we were areet last season, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 On 11/07/2023 at 17:55, OverThere said: Maxi must read social media. Bad idea. I think he stays given the replacement cost would be astronomical. Barnes is apparently costing £35 million. Seems reasonable in today's overinflated market. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 4 hours ago, gazza ladra said: Watched this today by chance. Didn’t remember ASM tearing West Ham up like that. We should sign this guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr-EuZ2ggVU Ando cackling away like a witch in the background after a goal goes in will never not be funny, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 4 hours ago, gazza ladra said: Watched this today by chance. Didn’t remember ASM tearing West Ham up like that. We should sign this guy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr-EuZ2ggVU Tripps on ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 the double hands on hips from Isak and Fabianski may well be my favourite single moment from last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Some serious cackling from Ando in that commentary. Almost sounds like Sid James. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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