: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:53 am  

Enfield Exile wrote:

SWP still contributed more than Carrick, Downing and a number of others

I like SWP, I think Chelsea were foolish to sell him. You look at the lack of energy in the side this year, his direct running style and willingness to go at and beat defenders has been sadly missed.

Having said all this, it's very difficult to access how good SWP really is of course, that is, until he goes to La Liga and then we can all make assesments once he has truely been tested.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:54 am  

City will sign no one of note in the summer. All they will end up with are mercenaries, not in the top bracket of players. Bona fide world class players like Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka, Ribery etc, wouldnt touch city with a bargepole.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:57 am  

Enfield Exile wrote:

Well we already have the biggest transfer in British football history. To make that mark twice in one year would have been decadance gone too far.

We could also have signed Kaka if we were willing to pay him enough.

Kaka said "no" like the others. Not bad for the 20th richest club in the world.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:05 pm  

Eurob0y wrote:

City will sign no one of note in the summer. All they will end up with are mercenaries, not in the top bracket of players. Bona fide world class players like Ronaldo, Messi, Kaka, Ribery etc, wouldnt touch city with a bargepole.

D- / D--

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:08 pm  

M.D wrote:

Kaka said "no" like the others. Not bad for the 20th richest club in the world.

We were one of the poorest a couple of years ago. If you wish hard enough, you may find all of your debt disappear. Unlikely in this recession though and your debt is probably the equivalent of the GDP of an East African state.

I cannot believe that they refer to it as a 'rich list'. It's income generation. Granted United make a lot of money but you only have to see how much having a CL spot increases a clubs annual income. It's quite conceivable that one or two of the current top 4 could miss out on CL football in the next couple of years. Be interesting to see how they cope in terms of finances.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:14 pm  

Enfield Exile wrote:

When I talk to proper United fans they often moan about Giggs and state that he is past it. is he having an Idian summer or are some United fans simply....fickle?

Giggs is still producing enough moment of quality to warrant a new contract and I reckon the majority of Utd fans are happy to see him sign for another year.

However not being a proper Utd fan you won't be interested in my opinion, much like i'm not interested in yours.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:16 pm  

Enfield Exile wrote:

We were one of the poorest a couple of years ago. If you wish hard enough, you may find all of your debt disappear. Unlikely in this recession though and your debt is probably the equivalent of the GDP of an East African state.

I cannot believe that they refer to it as a 'rich list'. It's income generation. Granted United make a lot of money but you only have to see how much having a CL spot increases a clubs annual income. It's quite conceivable that one or two of the current top 4 could miss out on CL football in the next couple of years. Be interesting to see how they cope in terms of finances.

According to the Arsenal Chairman, when I heard him interviewed, he claimed that Arsenal do not plan with CL Qualification in mind, and that added revenue from the CL is exactly that, as oppose to a requirement like it was at say, Leeds United. How true this is, i'm not sure, but that's what he claimed.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:22 pm  

flipper wrote: Robson to Toon? Jeez, let's hope not. I see more lies from our club in the last few days from Llambias, be interesting to see the spin that Ashley's worshippers put on that then.

flipper wrote: Robson to Toon? Jeez, let's hope not. I see more lies from our club in the last few days from Llambias, be interesting to see the spin that Ashley's worshippers put on that then.

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:22 pm  

Enfield Exile wrote:

D- / D--

So you really belive City will sign some bona fide world class players do you.

Lets wait and see.....

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:26 pm  

Eurob0y wrote:

So you really belive City will sign some bona fide world class players do you.

Lets wait and see.....

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