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posted on 4/8/20

comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 28 seconds ago
How good is the right winger City just signed?
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i have never seen him live
but months ago when I was looking at possible alternatives to sancho is name kept popping up

from what i have heard he seems to have all the skills pace, dribbling, crossing, intelligence but not yet as effective as sancho
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Fair enough. As long as we aren’t solely focussed on Sancho, he can’t be the only option especially if we don’t want to overpay.

posted on 4/8/20

Mike ask Boris why he'd have me filtered.

Thanks.

posted on 4/8/20

comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 28 seconds ago
How good is the right winger City just signed?
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i have never seen him live
but months ago when I was looking at possible alternatives to sancho is name kept popping up

from what i have heard he seems to have all the skills pace, dribbling, crossing, intelligence but not yet as effective as sancho
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fair enough. As long as we aren’t solely focussed on Sancho, he can’t be the only option especially if we don’t want to overpay.
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But we will overpay. Because that’s the man we want. This should be quite evident now when it comes to our huge money signings.

comment by Prem (U7618)

posted on 4/8/20

comment by Reddevilsdouble II (U22313)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Prem (U7618)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Reddevilsdouble II (U22313)
posted 20 seconds ago
comment by Prem (U7618)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Reddevilsdouble II (U22313)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Reddevilsdouble II (U22313)
posted 14 seconds ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Reddevilsdouble II (U22313)
posted 14 seconds ago
comment by Elvis: King of Cult (U7425)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Reddevilsdouble II (U22313)
posted 15 minutes ago
Are you guys really that dim that you think the club need to go via the media to let Dortmund know they are prepared to walk away, despite allegedly having been in negotiations for some time ?

I get we wan this player but quit buying everything you read and use your loaf's.

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We do use our loafs. Ed has done this a few times. When pretty much every outlet starts reporting the same thing at the same time it's because they have been briefed.
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Why would the club need to?
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RDD i will usuallu agree with you but every club has its close contacts in the media. What they like any other business do is use this contact to tell a story and give it the spin they want to

that way you drive the direction/perception of the story

like you what I do not buy is when an italian tweeter journalist is reporting a story about a potential transfer between an english and a german club
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What possible benefit is there to telling the media we will walk away?
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we are framing the story

I could be wrong and this is pure speculation. Leaking a story that you are about to walk away when there is an impase in negotiaton will pile additional pressure on BVB "if" they in fact want to sell
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Why tell the media and not tell Dortmund during our 'negotiations' though ?
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You really think Dortmund already wouldn't know?

Public mind games.
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Thats my point. Dortmund know what we will and wpnt go to, so no need for 'public mind games'
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Probably the strategic reason of not being publicly bullied into demands from other clubs just because we have nig money.

This saga was already known to be the biggest story of the summer before the window even opened.

And as it involves United, it garners a lot of public interest towards the club. Any positive exposure diverted to United is good for United. And in this case, a possible transfer happening.
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Walking away from a hugely anticipated transfer isn't positive exposure.

The idea is that we use the media to bluff about being prepared to walk away in order to get Dortmjnd to agree to a lower fee. Its nonsense. United will know what they want to pay. Dortmund will allways want more. Its whi blinks first.
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Exposure in the sense that it involves Manchester United. Noone's going to look down at United for walking away (if they walk away.) I'm talking about the fact that it keeps United in the main sports headlines during the off season.

Of course both clubs already know what they're willing to pay/accept.

posted on 4/8/20

Mike.

posted on 5/8/20

comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 28 seconds ago
How good is the right winger City just signed?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
i have never seen him live
but months ago when I was looking at possible alternatives to sancho is name kept popping up

from what i have heard he seems to have all the skills pace, dribbling, crossing, intelligence but not yet as effective as sancho
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fair enough. As long as we aren’t solely focussed on Sancho, he can’t be the only option especially if we don’t want to overpay.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
this is essentially what I was saying back then

utd seem to have a tunnel vision when it comes to transfer and end up missing out on sensible alternatives and overpaying for their targets

ferran torres officially joined city a few hours ago for 25 million

posted on 5/8/20

And you think he’s going to wait about for United while we pursue another target?

posted on 5/8/20

comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 28 seconds ago
How good is the right winger City just signed?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
i have never seen him live
but months ago when I was looking at possible alternatives to sancho is name kept popping up

from what i have heard he seems to have all the skills pace, dribbling, crossing, intelligence but not yet as effective as sancho
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fair enough. As long as we aren’t solely focussed on Sancho, he can’t be the only option especially if we don’t want to overpay.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
this is essentially what I was saying back then

utd seem to have a tunnel vision when it comes to transfer and end up missing out on sensible alternatives and overpaying for their targets

ferran torres officially joined city a few hours ago for 25 million
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It was closer to 20

posted on 5/8/20

comment by meltonblue (U10617)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by Garner be a star (U13920)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Mike (U1170)
posted 28 seconds ago
How good is the right winger City just signed?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
i have never seen him live
but months ago when I was looking at possible alternatives to sancho is name kept popping up

from what i have heard he seems to have all the skills pace, dribbling, crossing, intelligence but not yet as effective as sancho
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Fair enough. As long as we aren’t solely focussed on Sancho, he can’t be the only option especially if we don’t want to overpay.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
this is essentially what I was saying back then

utd seem to have a tunnel vision when it comes to transfer and end up missing out on sensible alternatives and overpaying for their targets

ferran torres officially joined city a few hours ago for 25 million
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It was closer to 20

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seems like a great deal. He has all the skills from what I heard and he will be going into city without the pressure to perform immediately.
I must admit i am jealous

posted on 5/8/20

could be viewed as the same media spin about Werner that Liverpool did when they "walked away"

could be a tactic to get the to negotiate

could be a tactic to get Sancho to try cause some internal issues and force the move

could just be BS

posted on 5/8/20

A reckon a few United players have probably debriefed the press too. Laura Woods

comment by Shugs (U14253)

posted on 5/8/20

comment by The Lambeau Leap (U21050)
posted 6 minutes ago
A reckon a few United players have probably debriefed the press too. Laura Woods
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She's old enough to be their mother

Beaut tho

posted on 5/8/20

I’d be interested to see what people were saying in January re: Bruno’s signing. We’re talking about a lot of money and a transaction that has so many complicated strands. Even a slight fluctuation with CE can save or cost the clubs millions. Then there’s 3rd party stuff to sort too, agents fees sponsors, payment structures. If people think a deal of around £100m is easy or that United or Dortmund are going slow and not putting all their resources into doing a deal at this level rather than doing the complicated DD for such deals then they need to have another coffee.
I’m sure I remember seeing a huge lack of patience on Bruno also, people need to chill.

posted on 5/8/20

apparently you're going for kingsley coman now instead

posted on 5/8/20

This happens all the time regarding United signings, I'm not worried.

posted on 5/8/20

https://twitter.com/lauriewhitwell/status/1290919728647753730

posted on 5/8/20

comment by JonVeron (U6514)
posted 11 hours, 50 minutes ago
Anyone heard from Matth? Is he ok?
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I'm fine thanks, Why ?

posted on 5/8/20

comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 1 hour ago
comment by JonVeron (U6514)
posted 11 hours, 50 minutes ago
Anyone heard from Matth? Is he ok?
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I'm fine thanks, Why ?
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We were worried you’d boot the pugs head off if the deal was called off...

posted on 5/8/20

comment by Ole-Dirty-Baztard (U19119)
posted 23 minutes ago
comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 1 hour ago
comment by JonVeron (U6514)
posted 11 hours, 50 minutes ago
Anyone heard from Matth? Is he ok?
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I'm fine thanks, Why ?
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We were worried you’d boot the pugs head off if the deal was called off...
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I forgot to laugh, Not a funny thing to say, I don't have my Pug at the moment.

posted on 5/8/20

comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Ole-Dirty-Baztard (U19119)
posted 23 minutes ago
comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 1 hour ago
comment by JonVeron (U6514)
posted 11 hours, 50 minutes ago
Anyone heard from Matth? Is he ok?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm fine thanks, Why ?
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We were worried you’d boot the pugs head off if the deal was called off...
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I forgot to laugh, Not a funny thing to say, I don't have my Pug at the moment.
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Oh no. Why not?

posted on 5/8/20

comment by Dunne was under Unger and I was over Dunne (U6037)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Ole-Dirty-Baztard (U19119)
posted 23 minutes ago
comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 1 hour ago
comment by JonVeron (U6514)
posted 11 hours, 50 minutes ago
Anyone heard from Matth? Is he ok?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm fine thanks, Why ?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
We were worried you’d boot the pugs head off if the deal was called off...
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I forgot to laugh, Not a funny thing to say, I don't have my Pug at the moment.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Oh no. Why not?
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I'm getting the Pug before the end of the month, It'll be the first and last time I'm talking about it, Because a lot of people on here are mocking me, Don't ask me again in future please, I'll refuse to answer.

posted on 5/8/20

comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Dunne was under Unger and I was over Dunne (U6037)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Ole-Dirty-Baztard (U19119)
posted 23 minutes ago
comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 1 hour ago
comment by JonVeron (U6514)
posted 11 hours, 50 minutes ago
Anyone heard from Matth? Is he ok?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm fine thanks, Why ?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
We were worried you’d boot the pugs head off if the deal was called off...
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I forgot to laugh, Not a funny thing to say, I don't have my Pug at the moment.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Oh no. Why not?
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I'm getting the Pug before the end of the month, It'll be the first and last time I'm talking about it, Because a lot of people on here are mocking me, Don't ask me again in future please, I'll refuse to answer.
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No worries mate. Thought that you already had the Dog, that's all. Hope it all goes well when it finally happens.

posted on 5/8/20

comment by Dunne was under Unger and I was over Dunne (U6037)
posted 10 minutes ago
comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Dunne was under Unger and I was over Dunne (U6037)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 12 minutes ago
comment by Ole-Dirty-Baztard (U19119)
posted 23 minutes ago
comment by Matth_2015 (U20438)
posted 1 hour ago
comment by JonVeron (U6514)
posted 11 hours, 50 minutes ago
Anyone heard from Matth? Is he ok?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm fine thanks, Why ?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
We were worried you’d boot the pugs head off if the deal was called off...
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I forgot to laugh, Not a funny thing to say, I don't have my Pug at the moment.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Oh no. Why not?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm getting the Pug before the end of the month, It'll be the first and last time I'm talking about it, Because a lot of people on here are mocking me, Don't ask me again in future please, I'll refuse to answer.
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No worries mate. Thought that you already had the Dog, that's all. Hope it all goes well when it finally happens.
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Thanks.

posted on 5/8/20

Is the pug still locked in negotiations about add-ons and salary?

posted on 5/8/20

comment by Jalisco Red (U4195)
posted 1 minute ago
Is the pug still locked in negotiations about add-ons and salary?
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Grow up, Idiot, .

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