devilish
Juventus fan who used to support United
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Is Woodward still working hard on this?
We're 'desperate' and 'crazy' according to Mundo Deportivo.
Nothing makes much sense at the moment, but I have a feeling that there's a lot going on that we are unaware of (blind hope maybe?), so I'll wait until the window closes before forming an opinion.As pejorative a statement as that is, it's hard to disagree!
Nothing makes much sense at the moment, but I have a feeling that there's a lot going on that we are unaware of (blind hope maybe?), so I'll wait until the window closes before forming an opinion.
But it would only be "a bit mental" if we're wading in blind. We don't know what discussions with Barcelona or Cesc's agent have been had. We don't even know if the reports of another bid are correct! I don't hold out much hope of getting him but lets just wait and see how it all pans out.I'm not forming much of an opinion before the close of the window either. But, given all the evidence in the form of public statements from Barca and Cesc, it does seem a bit mental that we apparently retain an interest. We're like a very amorous person in a nightclub at 2:55am who won't take no for an answer.
I think keeping an eye on his appearances makes sense. If he doesn't start the first couple of matches I think a deadline day bid could be on, however that would surely mean we'd hang fire on other deals and likely lose other targets. Not a great idea. We just want them in, NOW!But it would only be "a bit mental" if we're wading in blind. We don't know what discussions with Barcelona or Cesc's agent have been had. We don't even know if the reports of another bid are correct! I don't hold out much hope of getting him but lets just wait and see how it all pans out.
I think that might be a long wait...Great, so now we have to wait for Woodward to get married before we can do any transfer business![]()
Nah. He is still on his way back from Australia. But as soon as he lands, he will start working on this.Is Woodward still working hard on this?
That is an old joke, the slap head was last seen in the Charity Shield match.Nah. He is still on his way back from Australia. But as soon as he lands, he will start working on this.
Probably still at Wembley.That is an old joke, the slap head was last seen in the Charity Shield match.
Get him inWhy is Iniesta on the bench?
Why is Iniesta on the bench?
To stop us buying Cesc.Why is Iniesta on the bench?
He was never oursjust the one that got away!
Never mind!
Don't you think his pass completion is the "wrost" of the barca lot because he tries way more penetrative passes? I'm sure if his brief was to play it safe for most of the match from a deeper position, he could do that with a Xavi like completion record? Or don't you agree?The real Fabregas, terrific in the final third but still had the worst pass completion percentage of anyone in the squad for the night which is pretty much as I have long concluded. He is inadequate for this team playing from a deep position, cannot dictate play and cannot set the tempo of this Barcelona machine...relieved of those Xavi/Iniesta responsibilities, he excels in the attacking third which explains how often he has been played up front rather than strictly in midfield
Yet, he is formidable in that attacking third, even against a terrorized Levante defense. Against a side better at recycling possession and building their own attacks from the middle of the park, Cesc struggles. He's in fantastic form though, clearly playing with a chip on his shoulder which is a win win really. I expect he'll start against Atletico this week but Tata may opt for him as a sub
Barca wont sell, no point in any more bids, we should just admit we had no chance of signing him and leave at alone.
Cesc misses even the short little passes without much pressure so I don't agree, no. He's the least technical midfielder outside of Song, in the squad. He needs to play in front of two midfielders, close to the opponents goal. Xavi, on the other hand, he cannot be compared to - Xavi knows where everyone is on the pitch and why his completion percentage is unprecedented.Don't you think his pass completion is the "wrost" of the barca lot because he tries way more penetrative passes? I'm sure if his brief was to play it safe for most of the match from a deeper position, he could do that with a Xavi like completion record? Or don't you agree?
Agrred about the Xavi bit, he's in a class of his own. I guess it's also as much down to Cesc's development as a pro footballer - he spent his formative years in the EPL and not at La Masia, so he doesn't have that same patience as the other Barca midfielders. Oh, & he's more technical then Mascherano as well - but I suppose he's a CB these daysCesc misses even the short little passes without much pressure so I don't agree, no. He's the least technical midfielder outside of Song, in the squad. He needs to play in front of two midfielders, close to the opponents goal. Xavi, on the other hand, he cannot be compared to - Xavi knows where everyone is on the pitch and why his completion percentage is unprecedented.
But despite those sort of limitations, we do see how dangerous he can be when played high up like that although we've yet to see that against elite opposition with any sort of consistency. The onus is on Fab to show he can do that still
DefinitelyI actually think Barca have found his role, after watching him yesterday. His general passing was sloppy at times, giving the ball away cheaply, but his movement in and around the box was making things happen.
Well...at least we know we tried (with two shit bids)