RedNed77
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Ricardo Quaresma, I spent weeks telling my mates how great he was and even said we’d signed the wrong Portuguese lad when we signed Ronaldo.
He hasn't really been a let down thoughThiago. Devastated.
That goal is absolute fecking filth.
Morata is a good option too. Was all for bringing him in this summer and was excited with his potential at Madrid. Never worked for him at Chelsea, despite starting there well.Morata - really looking forward for him joining us, thought he'd become a class player for us
Renato Sanches - really thought he was world class talent
Goetze - They call him German Messi, I really buy into the hype, he was surely the golden boy back then
Sneijder - Every single fella here in Redcafe wants him back then, thought he might be our new Cantona type of signing
Joe Cole - Thought he was going to be class player in future, and has the potential to reach the heights of Scholes
Joaqin - really want him that time, such a wonder winger
I don’t think you understand how this game worksI really wanted Woodward to bring Ronaldo back in 2018. The club didn't even attempt to compete with Juventus.
Look at the numbers he's had over there in these two seasons. We would probably be much closer to catching City/Liverpool
Ibrahim Afellay from PSV Eindhoven circa 2011. Joined Barcelona instead.
Mamadou Diarra from Lyon circa 2006. Joined Madrid instead.
Alen Halilović from Dinamo Zagreb circa 2012. Joined Barcelona instead.
James Rodríguez from Porto and then Monaco. Joined Madrid from the latter and didn't live up to his potential obviously.
Yoann Gourcuff from Rennes circa 2006 and then 2009-ish from Bordeaux when we were looking to consolidate. Joined Milan/Lyon instead.
Random off-topic mention: Ander Iturraspe from Athletic Club circa 2015. Thought he could be budget Busquets under Van Gaal and a natural successor to Carrick — didn't develop as well as I'd hoped/thought he would, and recently joined Espanyol!
I thought the ''failed'' part was meant to be the fan's failed desire to see X player at the club. My badIsn’t that the opposite example of what this thread is asking for?
Clearly I didn't as some pointed outI don’t think you understand how this game works
Read the title of the thread for a clue
SAF was crazy about Joe Cole when he was a teen sensation at West Ham. Their are legendary stories of him calling Harry Redknapp every month to ask about his development and when he would be allowed to sign him.Joe Cole when he left Chelsea. Was convinced he'd be amazing for us.
I would have also loved Jay Rodriguez around that time too.James Rodriguez after the world cup, really fell of a cliff since then.
Might be a bit early, Arsenal were a mess this season. Let’s see how he doesCan we say Nicolas Pepe? I was obsessed with him at Lille.
This is not. Where did they fail after you wanted to sign them?Hazard and KdB..
Well this City fan reckons that Otamendi had one outstanding season (17/18) but has been a cardiac kid the rest of the time.Most City posters here would tell you Otamendi has been disappointing. There's a reason he's not first choice over a converted defensive midfielder when everyone is fit. We conceded one more goal than City this year, are our defenders all top signings as well? City have to defend far less than other teams with the amount of possession they have and the way they counter-press high up the pitch, Otamendi is decent in a high line and on the ball though. Personally, I thought Otamendi was destined to be one of the best CBs in the league after his move. He hasn't been a complete failure, but definitely a disappointment (and surprisingly soft for such an aggressive centreback that likes kicking balls at people's heads when they're on the ground). We'll agree to disagree on this one.
All clubs do including United.We can maybe add Mangala to that, too.
Let's be fair, other clubs have bought some right shit, haven't they?!