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Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:31 pm
by blues2win
Nolito offers excellent movement. He's expert at creating little pockets of space against massed defences. Could be very valuable to us since so many teams play like that against us. Looks a bargain to be fair.

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:57 pm
by Dunnylad
Spurge wrote:
blues2win wrote:Spanish station TV 3 says Nolito has accepted our offer and will sign.


More city sources replying the same on twitter the guardian also reporting that city are 'very hopeful ' of making nolito their next signing whilst others saying he will sign a deal worth €4 a season.

€4 a season is an absolute bargain, although isn't that below the minimum wage? ;) Rather than a Nasri /.Navas replacement does he not cover Bony's role, providing back up to Aguero & at his age not a long term bloke to Ian's continued development?

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 5:53 am
by Spurge
Dunnylad wrote:
Spurge wrote:
blues2win wrote:Spanish station TV 3 says Nolito has accepted our offer and will sign.


More city sources replying the same on twitter the guardian also reporting that city are 'very hopeful ' of making nolito their next signing whilst others saying he will sign a deal worth €4 a season.

€4 a season is an absolute bargain, although isn't that below the minimum wage? ;) Rather than a Nasri /.Navas replacement does he not cover Bony's role, providing back up to Aguero & at his age not a long term bloke to Ian's continued development?


Ha ha yes what a difference an 'm' makes

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:53 am
by spiny
Dameerto wrote:Navas could make a fullback/wingback at a push - and we need one of those on the right sooner rather than later.


This. Pace, stamina, tenacious, positional awareness. All the qualities needed. Could surprise everyone.

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:56 am
by spiny
Navas has good movement and passing ability. His weakness has been a lack of end product. Pep could build on his strengths so like signing a new player.

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:03 pm
by Mase
Navas has pace yet he never uses it! He often cuts back or he'll run with the ball alongside the defender and just hit the next defender along with his cross.

What's the point in having pace and not using it?

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:06 pm
by john@staustell
Dunnylad wrote:
Spurge wrote:
blues2win wrote:Spanish station TV 3 says Nolito has accepted our offer and will sign.


More city sources replying the same on twitter the guardian also reporting that city are 'very hopeful ' of making nolito their next signing whilst others saying he will sign a deal worth €4 a season.

€4 a season is an absolute bargain, although isn't that below the minimum wage? ;) Rather than a Nasri /.Navas replacement does he not cover Bony's role, providing back up to Aguero & at his age not a long term bloke to Ian's continued development?


I need to see more of Nolito. He's been pretty second rate playing for Spain to be honest. But I reserve judgement.

Are we signing the fucker or not?

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:10 pm
by Dameerto
Mase wrote:Navas has pace yet he never uses it! He often cuts back or he'll run with the ball alongside the defender and just hit the next defender along with his cross.

What's the point in having pace and not using it?

He's one of our best counter attacking players when we get the ball back suddenly in our half, precisely because he uses his pace.

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:27 pm
by Wonderwall
Dameerto wrote:
Mase wrote:Navas has pace yet he never uses it! He often cuts back or he'll run with the ball alongside the defender and just hit the next defender along with his cross.

What's the point in having pace and not using it?

He's one of our best counter attacking players when we get the ball back suddenly in our half, precisely because he uses his pace.


Plus Pep will change the dynamic of our attacks. Navas may well be an excellent option this season.

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:35 pm
by bigblue
blues2win wrote:Nolito offers excellent movement. He's expert at creating little pockets of space against massed defences. Could be very valuable to us since so many teams play like that against us. Looks a bargain to be fair.


https://streamable.com/zgca

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:55 pm
by Mase
Dameerto wrote:
Mase wrote:Navas has pace yet he never uses it! He often cuts back or he'll run with the ball alongside the defender and just hit the next defender along with his cross.

What's the point in having pace and not using it?

He's one of our best counter attacking players when we get the ball back suddenly in our half, precisely because he uses his pace.


Not doubting you mate, but are you able to give me an instance where he's done so on a counter attack and it's created a decent chance from last season?

Not being a dick, I'm genuinely interested to see one.

I actually quite like Navas. He grafts his little arse off and works for the team. Covers back well. It's his end product that's the main issue.

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:57 pm
by Dameerto
I can barely remember what I had for lunch most days. Last season wasn't much of and example of anything to be honest though, team-wide. (In the league). Even our undisputed world class talent looked half assed for lots of the time.

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:10 pm
by mr_nool
Dameerto wrote:I can barely remember what I had for lunch most days. Last season wasn't much of and example of anything to be honest though, team-wide. (In the league). Even our undisputed world class talent looked half assed for lots of the time.


You've turned orange! Maybe we will now finally get some order on here ;-)

And Mase, does 3:13 into this video count?

Watch on youtube.com

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:13 pm
by Mase
mr_nool wrote:
Dameerto wrote:I can barely remember what I had for lunch most days. Last season wasn't much of and example of anything to be honest though, team-wide. (In the league). Even our undisputed world class talent looked half assed for lots of the time.


You've turned orange! Maybe we will now finally get some order on here ;-)

And Mase, does 3:13 into this video count?

Watch on youtube.com


Good shout. It would be good to see Pep improve his minor flaws, as like I've said, I actually quite like the guy.

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:13 pm
by Dameerto
mr_nool wrote:
Dameerto wrote:I can barely remember what I had for lunch most days. Last season wasn't much of and example of anything to be honest though, team-wide. (In the league). Even our undisputed world class talent looked half assed for lots of the time.


You've turned orange! Maybe we will now finally get some order on here ;-)

And Mase, does 3:13 into this video count?

Watch on youtube.com

Didn't you know I was half Dutch? (Not really, just incase someone takes me seriously).

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:39 pm
by john@staustell
mr_nool wrote:
Dameerto wrote:I can barely remember what I had for lunch most days. Last season wasn't much of and example of anything to be honest though, team-wide. (In the league). Even our undisputed world class talent looked half assed for lots of the time.


You've turned orange! Maybe we will now finally get some order on here ;-)



Looks like an Oompa Loompa now.

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:54 pm
by Mase
Apparently Jack Byrne on loan to Blackburn next season. Is he any good?

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:57 am
by phips
seems like Nolito always plays on the left so he can cut in on his right.
direct competition for Sterling with Kevin in the middle and Silva "on the right"?

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:02 am
by Wonderwall
Mase wrote:Apparently Jack Byrne on loan to Blackburn next season. Is he any good?


I am a fan of Byrne and he has had an excellent season on loan. Blackburn will be a step in the right direction imo.

Re: Summer Transfer rumours

PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:28 am
by Two's Kompany
Mase wrote:Apparently Jack Byrne on loan to Blackburn next season. Is he any good?

From what I've seen a really good player, who I think has a real chance of 'making it' in the prem.
A loan in the championship might determine at which level?