Red Rants looks at Ferguson’s dealings in the transfer market.
The Guardian talks of Michael Owen’s place as our new number seven.
Soccerlens looks at the five reasons why United will be just fine.
The Daily Mail reckons Peter Kenyon is leaving Chelsea for a better paid job at City. Really? That is so unlike him.
The Guardian looks at the Tevez transfer.
As the cavalcade of cars arrived outside the City of Manchester stadium and a phalanx of men with walkie-talkies and official blazers tried to prevent Carlos Tevez from being completely mobbed by the supporters who had gathered in front of the Colin Bell Stand, it almost felt like a trick of the imagination that the last time we had seen him in this divided city he was kissing the badge on a Manchester United shirt and patting his heart to declare his undying love for the club his new employers regard as the enemy.
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Just read something brilliant about Gary Neville
He allegedly introduced Owen to Danny Wellbeck at Carrington and said: “This is Danny. He’s 18 and HE’S won the league.”
Everyones favourite City fan here.
I was saying on here yesterday that the Tevez isn’t as good of a signing as what he’s made out to be. I’d rather he stayed with you lot because he doesn’t add much to a team. Now you have Owen who adds about 15 goals and is a free transfer, not £25 million.
Adebayor could be signed today, he is a player who will also cost £25 million but he’s shit.
I know you UTD lot love laughing at City but with Tevez, Adebayor and maybe Terry, you have a reason to laugh at us. Trust me, unlike others, I certainly am not laughing at Valencia or Owen. I personnaly would have them instead of our new signings. Don’t have a go at me City fans because we all know this is true.
This is my opinion. As long as Rooney is your main man, I hate to say it but I really think you are going to stroll towards your 19th title.
I’m not a UTD fan in disguise, I’m just a realist. City for Europa League.
I think City’s transfer policy might turn against them. They buy overpriced big names who want to play every game, who want ridiculous wages, who just think of themselves. If I were Hughes I would rather buy young talent and try to mix it together with more experienced players but perhaps he has no choice since the owner wants to be the best and get there as fast as he can. Do you think Teve$ will be happy sitting on the bench watching Adebayor and Santa Cruz play up front? Perhaps he doesn’t care if he gets a huge paycheck, I’m not sure. But City doesn’t play as many games as the Champions League clubs in England, so the match schedule isn’t as tight. That might make sitting on the bench even more frustrating for some of those primadonnas…
I do think City can challenge for a Europa League spot in the PL, but they will not threaten the top 4 clubs this season. Hughes also needs to get this team together, to make them play as a whole and not just for themselves…and that is often the trickiest part when you’re dealing with big names who only sign on because of wages.
It seems that modern football is changing. Perhaps in the future the only teams that can compete with the ridiculous prices on the market and the huge paychecks are the ones who have unlimited flow of cash coming in. Those owners don’t have to worry about making the club run itself and don’t care if the fiscal year reports a huge minus every year. But then again, history is something money can’t buy and there are still players out there who won’t sell out their ambitions and loyalty for money.
Blue Moon,you are about the only rational City fan I’ve seen on here.
Thought the same myself……
thanks I suppose, I honestly don’t think I’m the only rational City fan, just that the others are caught up in the hype.
What do you make of SAF saying there won’t be more transfers. I still think you’ll sign someone. Maybe that Brazilian kid Douglas. Question is, who is there to buy. If I was you I’d really make an effort for Ribery as I feel you probably need a quality left winger because Nani hasn’t really progressed has he.
Bayern will not sell Ribery and we really need to give Nani another season for me as well as have a look at Tosic and Obertan, I would rather work with what we have to start and maybe have a look in Jan depending on how things are working out, rather buy for the sake of it as we have a pretty big squad as is.
@blue moon: its nice to have a supporter on here to discuss football and not to just take the piss. Cheers lad.
You sure do have a big squad.
I’m not saying you should buy for the sake of it but Ribery is a class player.
With the money you got from Ronaldo. If you invest in the team/squad that’s a good thing from your perspective. If it is used to pay some of the debt which is a good thing for your club. Win Win really.
I think that 20 million will be kept for January window if need be. What about Hargreaves. He will be your best “new signing type player”. He’s quality and can play defensive mid, right mid or right back. Hopefully he won’t play for you but will make the world cup. He he.
@ Mark the Devil
I obviously hold a grudge against United but I do respect Sir Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs, Scholes, Robbo. Your legends certainly deserve respect.
I come on here to see what’s happening with our Rivals and just for a little harmless banter.
@blue moon: suddenly i respect city abit because of u…
Yeah spot on Mark, Personally I think he has had it, he is a superb player but he was out for a long time before we signed him the season begore last he played but was injured and has been out all of this last one, and there is no definate time he will be back, but this could just be me.
Bayern are a tough club to do business with we paid massive money for Hargo and they let Ballack wind his contract down rather than sell, and they have stated he is not for sale also he wants to play for Real, so I can’t see that one happening.
I think we should pay some of the debt off and keep our powder dry and see hoe we get on, it could be a transitional season for us but with Fergie you never know!
i think the negativity surrounding our midfield has also been blown out of proportion. granted, xavi and iniesta made our midfield look extremely average in the CL final, but those two can make ANY midfield look average. also, united just weren’t up to it that night… carrick and anderson were uncharacteristically sloppy and of course all the ABUs who only watched the CL final think our midfield is lacking. i think our squad is fine just the way it is. just because we received 80 million doesn’t mean throwing money around will make our squad better. i think sir alex has made some smart, prudent signings that will pay off in the long run. just think, getting hargreaves back fit will be like signing a marquee player (or that supposed ‘midfield destroyer’ we so desperately need according to everyone). also, the only way the youngsters will improve is if they are given more opportunities. in SAF we trust.
new three year deal for gibson.
sanj, I agree the real issue is “if ” Hargreaves comes back, which we all hope he will if he does then superb, if not we will have find a replacement.
Now it could be just me but i’m really excited about the new season. With Ronaldo going, Fergie won’t have to fit the team around him, the team will be more of a team if you see what i mean. I think the new lads will fit in just fine and the youngsters will be bloodied in much more. I can feel no.19 and an unprecedented 4 in a row. As i say, is it just me?
Although i agree with the comments above regarding Franck Ribery, i do beleive that he is an overhyped overpriced frenchman. Thankfully iSir Alex Ferguson Beleives this also which is why Sir Alex Ferguson will not fork out the reportedly £65million that Bayern are holding out for, it also as you may or may not know goes against Sir Alex’ transfer regulations which is not to pay top dollar for a player of the age of 27.
Mark – No its not just you mate, I am really excited and confident for next season. Reckon we will see a whole different United and style of play. Owen banging goals in for fun with Valencia and Nani/Tosic/Obertan providing cross after cross. Added to Berba and Rooney we could be superb.
Agree Sanj about our midfield and have been saying it since the Champions League Final.
Great news in my opinion about Gibbo.
Thank god gibson is staying. Let’s hope he does another fletcher. I think he can be a decent enough covering for hargo and fletch .
I am glad about the Gibson news. I really hope he comes through next season. First real midfield general we have had who can score goals like Scholsey in a loooong time. Its him Carrick and Fletcher in midfield for me, Berba, Rooney and Owen up front, and dang, looks pretty solid. though most probably two of the said players might be sacrificed for the wingers, Valencia and Nani/Tosic.
Or only one for Valencia and Rooney on the left?
so many permutations and computations! damn. whats SAF got in store for us? Cant bloody wait!!!!!
i think gibson has the potential to score some goals as a midfielder, too, which is just another plus. i’m sure we all recall his blinder against hull.
No Ando why not? you would place an inexperienced lad like gibson over Anderson please enlighten us what have you seen that makes the lad so special and not just raw talent at the moment?
“Manchester City – a club that, back in Argentina, some of his friends had told him they had never heard of.”
hahahahahahahahahaha!
Nani certainly deserves his chance this season.
Him along with Valencia should be our first choice with Tosic, Ji Sung n Obertan keeping them on there heels.
I agree with Stephen, we do need Midfield Enforcer a la Essien but IF Hargo comes back then our midfield is more than complete.
I really lyk Gibson, as someone said after Scholesy our only midfielder who can score blinders.
Glad hes stayin’
7 cantona 7
my only worry with Ando is the way SAF uses him. he’s more of a defensive mid now aint he?
Plus, Gibson got a few screamers last season. he can get goals from outsite the box, which i havent seen from Ando.
ando has been played out of his position from the start of his time at OT.
No we all buy the away jersey nr. 7 with OWEN, even for one match only
CR with HIV?? Then for once SAF got i wrong.
The biggest headline of the decade would in case write it self.
Thanks scott for putting Red Ranter..Finally some footballing knowledge,YES we need a Central Midfielder whose capable of chipping it in the goals….And whose farking creative(like paul scoles back in the old days)..We really need that players more than ever..