SIWY Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, SaintRam said: But probably the least challenging squad in the prem non-the-less. It's only City's defense that needs work really. What I'll be interested in is how their fortunes change in the UCL, and for that I'm intrigued to see how far Pellegrini gets them. Yeah I was thinking more along the lines of the Champions League considering Pep's sides normally get to the Semi Final as a minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Just now, Penelope Pendrex said: What do we think Messi would cost? Everyone has their price. I'm guessing £250m. In 2012 the Independent reported that Messi has a £205m release clause in his contract after it was allegedly triggered by a Russian club (which he then turned down). Obviously, don't know the truth in that or if anything has changed even if it was but I'd imagine if there's no release clause you'd have to offer £300m+ for Barca to actually accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Ennui Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 He's such a special case that it's hard to know. The only thing is that he has 4 less years than he did then and also he is likely to lose some speed in the next couple of years and score fewer goals. It's probably the right time to sell if they would ever consider it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 10 minutes ago, rynny said: I thought we just let them take it off us Well, it depends. There were a few players, like Oakley, who could actually pass. But then there were others, like Pearson, who probably just gave the ball up if someone came near him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, StaffsRam said: Well, it depends. There were a few players, like Oakley, who could actually pass. But then there were others, like Pearson, who probably just gave the ball up if someone came near him. I guess it also depends if we are talking pre or post o's interference, () where we went from ***** to utter *****. With Pearson for him to get the ball to travel more than 5 yards 1 of 2 things had to happen, either he had to control it or dribble with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, Penelope Pendrex said: He's such a special case that it's hard to know. The only thing is that he has 4 less years than he did then and also he is likely to lose some speed in the next couple of years and score fewer goals. It's probably the right time to sell if they would ever consider it. For sure. 298 goals in 331 games. From the youth set-up. But I don't see him ever regressing to the point he isn't starting for Barca. I'll think he'll retire before he becomes a bit-part player (and by that I don't mean he'll retire early, he'll just stay relevant for longer). I suppose it's not unfeasible for him to move on in the next few years for a last big payday but for some reason I just don't see him ever leaving Barca. Although I wouldn't have expected Xavi to move in search of a payday either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Ennui Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 1 minute ago, SaintRam said: For sure. 298 goals in 331 games. From the youth set-up. But I don't see him ever regressing to the point he isn't starting for Barca. I'll think he'll retire before he becomes a bit-part player (and by that I don't mean he'll retire early, he'll just stay relevant for longer). I suppose it's not unfeasible for him to move on in the next few years for a last big payday but for some reason I just don't see him ever leaving Barca. Although I wouldn't have expected Xavi to move in search of a payday either. Just seen on another forum (although Google doesn't exactly confirm it for sure) that he currently has a £250m release clause. If there's any clause in there it at least shows that he isn't against leaving should the right offer come. And playing for Guardiola elsewhere has to be as enticing as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, rynny said: I guess it also depends if we are talking pre or post o's interference, () where we went from ***** to utter *****. With Pearson for him to get the ball to travel more than 5 yards 1 of 2 things had to happen, either he had to control it or dribble with it. Thank God, on that fateful day at Wembley, when the ball hit him, his foot just happened to be pointing in the right direction for it to deflect it into the back of the net! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Just now, Penelope Pendrex said: Just seen on another forum (although Google doesn't exactly confirm it for sure) that he currently has a £250m release clause. If there's any clause in there it at least shows that he isn't against leaving should the right offer come. And playing for Guardiola elsewhere has to be as enticing as it gets. Perhaps, and I certainly wouldn't be against him playing in England. Personally I think that release clause was added by Barca to stop people making realistic offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynny Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, StaffsRam said: Thank God, on that fateful day at Wembley, when the ball hit him, his foot just happened to be pointing in the right direction for it to deflect it into the back of the net! Fell over it didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, StaffsRam said: Thank God, on that fateful day at Wembley, when the ball hit him, his foot just happened to be pointing in the right direction for it to deflect it into the back of the net! Thank God? Sod's law it was. Winning that game was one of the worst things that happened to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Ennui Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, SaintRam said: Perhaps, and I certainly wouldn't be against him playing in England. Personally I think that release clause was added by Barca to stop people making realistic offers. Apparently a Russian team matched it but he wouldn't go. I heard on a programme recently that to Man City's owners the money involved is a drop in the ocean. I don't know if FFP is a factor (I'm still unsure of how seriously the big teams take it or need to take it), but I can definitely see them triggering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, rynny said: Fell over it didn't he? It knocked him over, like a skittle.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddy Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Apparently his contract is shocking, 15 million a year and its that's Net! - £250000 a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 14 minutes ago, toddy said: Apparently his contract is shocking, 15 million a year and its that's Net! - £250000 a week Isn't that similar to yaya toure? Who'll be likely leaving at end of season so a straight swap could be on the cards.☺ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Picks his jobs well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inglorius Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Nice to see that Man Utd now are the noisy neighbours how the mighty have fallen lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Ram Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 He's cheap when you consider we're paying Clement 1 million a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Guardiola has lost 19 games in 239 Why do Citeh want him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Pimpernel Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Let him manage a struggling side and see how he gets on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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