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The Rumour Commode L - Take the L

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Most believed (me included) that his overblown image was due to Raiola knowing how to market him correctly globally, with saying the most stirring catchphrases.

Seems like the guy is a creative marketing genius all by himself.
He's always been an ass personality-wise but I don't begrudge him trying to get paid. If only he weren't actively helping drag this club down into the shitter.
 
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I think having 500 caps in official matches is a fair point where we draw the line. 40 matches/szn x 12 szns (480). 12 szns is prolly the average length of a footballers career in top flight football.

Anyone who gets 500 deserves a statue

Do y’all agree?

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It looks like we're moving away from massive changes needed to fine as we are because of our difficulties in the transfer market but the weaknesses that kept us out of Europe remain. Maybe not a huge overhaul like many expected but 3/4 pieces are surely needed to improve our chances in addition to the youngsters that I hope will excel.

To suddenly rely on Estupinan, Athekame, Musah, Chukuweze, Fofana, RLC, Ricci, Gimenez, even Leao to improve our standings is a recipe for disaster when you see the moves that some of our opponents are making.

Amorim will have to be an amazing magician if we're able to reach our objective with what we have at our disposal right now.

In his press conference he said: "I'm really happy with the squad tha we have, we're building our idea on how we want to play. We also have an idea for the transfer market, at times it's realized and at times it's not.

Amorim is proving to be a good PR man, an optimist, but his last phrase to me is a hint that we need to do more to be competitive, It's realized as regard to Ramos and Gila but more work needs to be done is how I interprete it.
I’m sure it all looks gold in training, the group listens and is probably not too hard to handle. Matches against real opponents will however be something completely different.

My concern is Amorim will wake up from this dream as we lose againt Torino in opening day, seeing he cannot count on Fofanas, Loftus Chereks and Musahs of the world. Then we’ll do some panic buys last days of the mercato bringing more overpaid fodders…

Hope I’m wrong…
 
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weaknesses that kept us out of Europe remain

So, for a start, we’re playing in Europe. And the biggest weak point is already gone: Allegri.

It was quite a masterful bottle job to finish fifth with last season’s squad, without any European competition.
 
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Baggio living in New Jersey these days?
Indeed he could have made a greater effort for a funeral. Suit with a shirt being the minimum preferably a tie as well.
 

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I don’t believe a word Romano and Moretto say this year. Their credibility has taken a massive hit. They’re putting out far too much information simply because they’re being paid to do so.

Generally speaking, I get the impression that very, very little is actually filtering out from the club itself this year. Everything else that’s doing the rounds comes from agents or other parties.
 
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We would be struggling to get 35m offers if he stayed. Excellent timing on that sale.
Good for Tiji though, he's already secured a pay day and can afford to be selective now. A great piece of business for both side that renewal was :proud:
 
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I think having 500 caps in official matches is a fair point where we draw the line. 40 matches/szn x 12 szns (480). 12 szns is prolly the average length of a footballers career in top flight football.

Anyone who gets 500 deserves a statue

Do y’all agree?

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Our whole backline deserves a statue.
Or maybe a Monument.
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100% of the bonuses paid out.
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Well, he also succeeded in suckering audiences out here in the US during the Cup into believing he was some genius talking head. :rolleyes:
Bro - in your country that is an easy feat
 
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I don’t necessarily have an issue with trying to maintain some sense of cohesiveness within the squad. I don’t think adding just 2 starters is enough by any means, but on some level I get evaluating the existing squad and trying to make the most of it.

BUT we do have players that simply don’t fit the system that need to be sold. RLC doesn’t fit anywhere in this lame ass 3421, neither does someone like Fofana unless we convert him into a Kessie like midfielder. Then, we have players like Tomori that have proven they just aren’t up to it.

The inability to sell these type of players is killing our market and prospects of a good season.
 
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bring him home

Where does this urge to try and bring players back always come from? After all, both sides decided to go their separate ways…

That’s okay. Move on.
 

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Where does this urge to try and bring players back always come from? After all, both sides decided to go their separate ways…

That’s okay. Move on.
Tf he was really good in the league
 
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Nahuel Molina could be available for 13+3 mil...seems very cheap. Or am I overrating him? Thought he was a top 10 RB. Last year of his contract.
 
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If Osimhen joins Tottenham, i hope Galatasaray make a good bid on Leao
 
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