Neither did I or I would have.Colours never run wrote:I didn't see Pellegrinis name first time around. So Pellegrini for me.
Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
Apart from Wilshere not seen any of them play so has to be Pellegrini based on the attacking football he got City playing.
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
Agree with the Manuel Pellegrini votes, as many have said it wouldn't be possible without him.
However, I voted for Felipe Anderson. A proper "next level" signing and huge statement of intent getting him over the line. I was one of the hopeful but cynical ones believing he would be this years Lacazette, Bacca or William Carvalho, and was glad to be proven wrong.
That said, a fit Jack Wilshere will be an unbelievable addition to our team, a proper ball player. Yarmolenko is the type of creative player to get us off of our seats and excited.
However, I voted for Felipe Anderson. A proper "next level" signing and huge statement of intent getting him over the line. I was one of the hopeful but cynical ones believing he would be this years Lacazette, Bacca or William Carvalho, and was glad to be proven wrong.
That said, a fit Jack Wilshere will be an unbelievable addition to our team, a proper ball player. Yarmolenko is the type of creative player to get us off of our seats and excited.
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
Only saw Manuel Pellegrini after I'd voted for Jack - if I can pick two - I'll have both Pellegrini and Wilshere .
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
I have gone for Pellegrini.
I wonder if he was approached when Slav was sacked but said no to walking out on his club mid-season and said let’s talk again at the end of the season if you stay up and are prepared to fund a a player overhaul. I suspect Moyes knew that and had to support the the sales in the January window to raise cash. If that’s the case more respect for a job well done by Moyes.
It’s up to Pelle to show his pedigree now, as he will have had the chance to influence the signings to his own style.
I wonder if he was approached when Slav was sacked but said no to walking out on his club mid-season and said let’s talk again at the end of the season if you stay up and are prepared to fund a a player overhaul. I suspect Moyes knew that and had to support the the sales in the January window to raise cash. If that’s the case more respect for a job well done by Moyes.
It’s up to Pelle to show his pedigree now, as he will have had the chance to influence the signings to his own style.
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
If our DoF had been listed, I might have picked him simply because it's a sign (or should be) of a sea change.
Instead, I'm going for Issa Diop, for the same reasons. I have a feeling it may take him a season before he shows his worth. But simply investing £22m in a young highly rated defender flies in the face of season after season of non-investment in the defence.
Instead, I'm going for Issa Diop, for the same reasons. I have a feeling it may take him a season before he shows his worth. But simply investing £22m in a young highly rated defender flies in the face of season after season of non-investment in the defence.
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
Has to be THE GENERAL.
This is being repurposed as a salute...
This is being repurposed as a salute...
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
Everything flows from the manager, or it should, so that's where my vote went.
As far as players go it could be any one from 3 or 4 but I have a feeling Cracker Jack will be a key signing.
As far as players go it could be any one from 3 or 4 but I have a feeling Cracker Jack will be a key signing.
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
Another vote for our new gaffer...I am curious to see his tactics and formation, but I am also convinced he can get our team playing some top quality football and get us a top ten finish.
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
Good choice everyone who went for Pellegrini, didn't even enter my mind though, went for Yarmolenko just because he gives me a hardon, for no particular reason.
Scored a worldie against Spurs too.
Scored a worldie against Spurs too.
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
No fee mentioned for Pellegrini. Didn't we have to give him Chinese club some compo?
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
How many of the above signings (excluding Pellegrini of course) would of joined the club with David Moyes in charge?
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
Also gone for the General. No idea why... just a feeling that he’s going to become a legend. And if so, what a bargain!
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
That's because the fees referred to are transfer fees. I thought that was fairly obvious.Vic_Watson wrote:No fee mentioned for Pellegrini. Didn't we have to give him Chinese club some compo?
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Re: Signing of the summer (so far) [POLL]
Vic_Watson wrote:No fee mentioned for Pellegrini. Didn't we have to give him Chinese club some compo?
No need to get narky, fella. It was a genuine question.Up the Junction wrote:That's because the fees referred to are transfer fees. I thought that was fairly obvious.