OpenC Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I just don't understand why the price the club is paying is an issue for any of us This is the game that other teams have been playing for two decades now while we've been scratting about poor as church mice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Pata said: Aren't people allowed to think it's a fair and reasonable price? You can think so, but I'm also allowed to point out it's ridiculous to think so. Edited August 24, 2022 by Conjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Just now, Pata said: Aren't people allowed to think it's a fair and reasonable price? They are, however, and while I don't care about what we pay for players given it's not my money, the price does seem a bit steep based on his performances last season. That being said, based on the season before that it seems reasonable. Either way, let's be happy and hope we can bring in two more apart from Isak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Awaymag said: I dont give a fuck! Its not our money, its change PIF have found down the back of the sofa. I've never got that attitude. Its less money our club can spend in the future and its not Shearer/Haaland where its just a nailed on success. No different to champ manager. Its not my money on there but you've still got to be sensible with it. No different to signing Owen or whoever. Looks good but made a lot of us uncomfortable. Its our clubs money. That's always bothered me personally. Edited August 24, 2022 by Wolfcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 It's a fair fee for the hype if the next tier down is the likes of Ekitike for £30m and the next tier up is Haaland who without the release clause would have been £100m+ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Conjo said: You can think so, but I'm also allowed to point out it's ridiculous to think so. Why is it strange or ridiculous though? Do you know better than anyone else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaxer Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) Any word on how their fans are reacting to this? I don't speak any Spanish. Edited August 24, 2022 by mikejaxer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Just now, Pata said: Why is it strange or ridiculous though? Do you know better than anyone else? Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Conjo said: You can think so, but I'm also allowed to point out it's ridiculous to think so. How’s it ridiculous when compared to other top level European strikers ? Strikers always carry a premium and there’s not many top drawer ones around. Edited August 24, 2022 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Some People just can't be happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I see its only taken 30 pages of this thread for a needless "debate" to take place, love this place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, OpenC said: I just don't understand why the price the club is paying is an issue for any of us This is the game that other teams have been playing for two decades now while we've been scratting about poor as church mice Exactly this! The only point at which we should care is if they are putting the club status in jeopardy with frivolous and continuous overspending. Players cost money, the good players cost alot of money and the great ones cost more than what we have ever spent. Times are changing and thank fuck we have the opportunity now as a club to change with them. Edited August 24, 2022 by Mazzy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, OpenC said: I just don't understand why the price the club is paying is an issue for any of us This is the game that other teams have been playing for two decades now while we've been scratting about poor as church mice I couldn't care - bring it on. He's clsss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, mikejaxer said: Any word on how their fans are reacting to this? I don't speak any Spanish. Reading the El Diario Vasco that broke the news (I think?), they seem to think this was an offer they just couldn't refuse. They're sad to see him go, but the money is just too good to turn down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) It would never have been a point of discussion if nobody had started to trot out posts claiming its a fair/reasonable/good price and instead just been happy over the player we are getting. It's just annoying as you're trying to project a narrative which isn't true. I'm fully onboard the just be glad we're getting an exciting player wagon. I'm not harping on anymore about the fee from this post on. Off to youtube to find a few compilations of the guy with awful background music. Edited August 24, 2022 by Conjo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 absolutely no one should be thinking "wow, we really got a steal here." This isn't a Pope v2.0 transfer like. Forwards always cost a ton, we have a pressing need, he is still highly rated (despite last season) and a long term target. He's been marked up a bit but not egregiously imo. Very happy to have him join regardless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Arguing over transfer fees. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 12 minutes ago, mikejaxer said: Any word on how their fans are reacting to this? I don't speak any Spanish. Chrome has built in translation if you just go on their forum. Haven't looked yet myself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Conjo said: It would never have been a point of discussion if nobody had been starting to trot out posts claiming its a fair/reasonable/good price and instead just been happy over the player we are getting. It's just annoying as you're trying to project a narrative which isn't true. I'm fully onboard the just be glad we're getting an exciting player wagon. I'm not harping on anymore about the fee from this post on. Off to youtube to find a few compilations of the guy with awful background music. Jesus Christ. Fofana will probably end up costing way more, Gordon (apparently) and Cucurella the same. Morgan Gibbs-White was up to £42.5m. Have you upgraded your fair value sheet in recent decades? Edited August 24, 2022 by Pata Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Pace up top is something we've lacked for years and this guy is fucking fast! Can't wait to see him play, develop and grow with us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 14 minutes ago, mikejaxer said: Any word on how their fans are reacting to this? I don't speak any Spanish. Or Basque Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenC Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, OCK said: Arguing over transfer fees. Like from a fan's perspective there's any objective difference between the club paying 40, 60 or 100m Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awaymag Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, Wolfcastle said: I've never got that attitude. Its less money our club can spend in the future and its not Shearer/Haaland where its just a nailed on success. No different to champ manager. Its not my money on there but you've still got to be sensible with it. No different to signing Owen or whoever. Looks good but made a lot of us uncomfortable. Its our clubs money. That's always bothered me personally. When the supporters money was like 70% of the income of the club then totally agree with you but now the game is totally different. The clubs income stream is going to grow exceptionally in the next few years and so people quibbling whether its value for money, is good for forums and debate but in the grand scheme of things.......it doesn't really matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, mikejaxer said: Any word on how their fans are reacting to this? I don't speak any Spanish. Neither do they Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Can't believe all the chat about the fee. The only reason we are even able to sign this guy is because last season they were playing that diamond formation and his scoring dipped. Otherwise we would have had absolutely no chance with the type of clubs that were circling him after the previous season. Once he comes in and starts playing, there'll be no questioning the fee whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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