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RavelIs there any player, past or present, that people would compare him to?
RavelIs there any player, past or present, that people would compare him to?
I think Cristiano Ronaldo (at least in '09) is of a different opinion. Tbf, if Antony proves to be a world beater in the next few season and Real/Barca come knocking, I wouldn't be surprised if he did the same to us.Its different. Players don't come to United on the basis of being a stepping stone club. Antony picked Ajax on the basis of leaving in 2 years when a fair bid from a big club came in. They're literally about to do a rebuild. Of course their stars don't want to be there.
Feeling more schadenfreude to be honest
Moussa dembele at Lyon wouldn't. He's in his last year of his contract and isn't resigning.Dembele would cost a lot. Memphis is the cheap option to bring in for CF depth. I'd be happy with that.
Hopefully we get this deal wrapped up so he can be a bench option for Leicester and be ready as a possible starter for Arsenal.
Just because you dont take everything you read as truth doesn't mean you support the decision makers or think its a good deal. Its like if I choose to not believe flat earthers then I love all governments because they are lying to us. Well no. Its possible governments are arseholes and flat earth is nonsense. Fan channels and gossip columns are not 100 percent true. Sure a small percent might be but the sooner you realize a large majority is made up or guesswork the happier your life will be. At the very least dont go spreading around nonsense everywhere as fact.it was reported at the time by the same people (Romano etc) who are now saying the deal is done for €100m. Now you can choose to believe some things they report and dismiss other things, in order to defend the club and the decision makers all you want, that's your choice. But the optics are not great.
Thought he would be around €25mDembele would cost a lot. Memphis is the cheap option to bring in for CF depth. I'd be happy with that.
Hopefully we get this deal wrapped up so he can be a bench option for Leicester and be ready as a possible starter for Arsenal.
If he does that well, then it could mean the team is doing well also.I think Cristiano Ronaldo (at least in '09) is of a different opinion. Tbf, if Antony proves to be a world beater in the next few season and Real/Barca come knocking, I wouldn't be surprised if he did the same to us.
Ronaldo left with everyone being pretty understanding though. We didn't want him to go, but when they offered the world record bid, we said "fair enough, off you go". He won everything he could at United. Antony won all he could at Ajax too.I think Cristiano Ronaldo (at least in '09) is of a different opinion. Tbf, if Antony proves to be a world beater in the next few season and Real/Barca come knocking, I wouldn't be surprised if he did the same to us.
Or just not worry and enjoy signing a young and extremely talented player?I think we need to prepare ourselves mentally for a player that isn’t worth the price we’ve paid but he’s a player we need late in the window and it’s someone who the manager trusts to come straight into his system and make a difference.
That as well but 2 games in there will be a swell of people saying we were conned by Ajax and start making Dortmund comparisons to their players that we’ve signedOr just not worry and enjoy signing a young and extremely talented player?
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This guy acts like he isn't working for a side that are financial kings in their league, dominating through purchases made by money that other clubs in their league can't afford to make.
They are idiots though so who cares?That as well but 2 games in there will be a swell of people saying we were conned by Ajax and start making Dortmund comparisons to their players that we’ve signed
Missing the point though? Paying over the odds like this means the money will be lining the Glazers’ pockets in the future when we miss out on future talent because clubs are asking for insane money, because look what we paid for Anthony.Sod the price. The money either lines the Glazers’ pockets or goes towards players.
I don’t mate, but as always people should probably check their expectations when it comes to new signings from a different league. Personally I think he’s going to do well here but he might need some time to settle in.They are idiots though so who cares?
Businesswomen won.
I’m still struggling with why the price is such a big deal here in comparison to what other clubs have spent this season and previously?Missing the point though? Paying over the odds like this means the money will be lining the Glazers’ pockets in the future when we miss out on future talent because clubs are asking for insane money, because look what we paid for Anthony.
Also puts massive pressure on the player to immediately perform when he should be given time and patience given he’s a relative unknown from the Dutch league who will need to adjust to PL football.
We can’t sod the price. It’s an issue and has repeatedly been a problem in the past.
Ten Hag should be sacked if he doesn't play like that at least once this season.Anthony Martial
Anthony Elanga Antony
Sign Antonio as back up
It’s not, just a general statement. I don’t care who you likeI doubt my opinion is this important to fans, but I'll take it![]()
OH now he doesn't want to talk about Antony. Couple of days ago he was happily taking all the questions related to Antony and not talking a single bit about their CL draw. He sounds so bitter now.He's so pissed I love it.Tweet
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Also so many people on here are gonna hate AntonyWait til he does his spin thing and loses the ball, people will be fuming. All good though the potential is huge.
Nah I think we are so used to seeing our players lose the ball, we'd be surprised if he doesn't. But when he pulls it off? OT will be off there seatsAlso so many people on here are gonna hate AntonyWait til he does his spin thing and loses the ball, people will be fuming. All good though the potential is huge.
More like Antony just doesn’t want to play for Ajax anymore
Transfer fees fluctuate every summer. Us paying a big fee for Antony won’t make any difference to future targets, no more than it did when we spent big on Maguire.Missing the point though? Paying over the odds like this means the money will be lining the Glazers’ pockets in the future when we miss out on future talent because clubs are asking for insane money, because look what we paid for Anthony.
Also puts massive pressure on the player to immediately perform when he should be given time and patience given he’s a relative unknown from the Dutch league who will need to adjust to PL football.
We can’t sod the price. It’s an issue and has repeatedly been a problem in the past.
I was thinking that. Hank's a likeable guy though. At the end at least.This guy's nickname should be Isaac "Hank" Schreuder
Slightly nervous that we don't have the right strikers to make the best use of this signing.Must watch.
Ah, he's bound to be frustrated. He's just new in post and he's lost his best players. It's a no-brainer for Ajax from a business point of view, though (thank you Susan).OH now he doesn't want to talk about Antony. Couple of days ago he was happily taking all the questions related to Antony and not talking a single bit about their CL draw. He sounds so bitter now.
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I don't give a shit about fan channels and gossip columns. I only follow a few select journalists like Stone, Ornstein, Whitwell and Romano, that's it. Now I personally hate Romano for a lot of different reasons, but I concede he's a decent source to stay up to date. If those people in June/July say Ajax want €80m, I, as a fan, have no reason to doubt them. That's it. How you have managed to drag Goldbridge, flat earthers, governments and what not into this, I don't know.Just because you dont take everything you read as truth doesn't mean you support the decision makers or think its a good deal. Its like if I choose to not believe flat earthers then I love all governments because they are lying to us. Well no. Its possible governments are arseholes and flat earth is nonsense. Fan channels and gossip columns are not 100 percent true. Sure a small percent might be but the sooner you realize a large majority is made up or guesswork the happier your life will be. At the very least dont go spreading around nonsense everywhere as fact.
Not a midfield controller then?Slightly nervous that we don't have the right strikers to make the best use of this signing.
Everything behind and around the striker is looking better. But, I'm still looking at this side and am wondering where the goals are going to come from.
Next signing needs to be somebody to play up top.