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bucketybuck · 11-01-2015 11:57AM

duffman13 wrote: »

He didn't say that at all! He said in relation to our commercial revenue us spending that kind of money is akin to a smaller club spending 25 million.

He is not wrong

He's not wrong, its just a stupid mentality, the same type of mentality that saw Liverpool justifying £35m on Andy Carroll because they were getting £50m for Torres.

I could easily afford to spend €30 on a bacon sandwich this morning, but it would be stupid for me to do so when they're only worth a few quid. Just because United can afford €150m for Bale still does not make him worth that kind of money.

RobertKK · 11-01-2015 11:58AM

I would be happy with Hummels, Varane, Strootman and Reus.
Not asking for much, then a right back too...

Nalz · 11-01-2015 12:17PM

bucketybuck wrote: »

He's not wrong, its just a stupid mentality, the same type of mentality that saw Liverpool justifying £35m on Andy Carroll because they were getting £50m for Torres.

I could easily afford to spend €30 on a bacon sandwich this morning, but it would be stupid for me to do so when they're only worth a few quid. Just because United can afford €150m for Bale still does not make him worth that kind of money.

But if they knew who you were they'd want €30 off u for the bacon sambo, you sexy man you.

I love bacon!

Robson99 · 11-01-2015 12:23PM

Tyson Fury wrote: »

That's a bit of a silly statement. So your saying that since we are Manchester United we should be paying over the odds on players (60+) while Chelsea can sign the likes of Costa and fabregas for around the 30 million mark?

Let me explain as you don't seem to be able to understand. Bale is a 60m pus player. If he becomes available for 60 r 70 then why not. I'm not saying we should pay over the odds I'm saying that we an afford to compete for the top players if they are available.
Seen as you brought up Chelsea well the are being linked with a move for Messi. What price do you put on him???
Yes Fabergas was a steal at 30m or so. But is Bony a 30m player?? Not IMO but City just go and pay the money and get the player they want. There us no point keeping the money in the bank and not spending it. Look at Arsenal.

Robson99 · 11-01-2015 12:33PM

bucketybuck wrote: »

He's not wrong, its just a stupid mentality, the same type of mentality that saw Liverpool justifying £35m on Andy Carroll because they were getting £50m for Torres.

I could easily afford to spend €30 on a bacon sandwich this morning, but it would be stupid for me to do so when they're only worth a few quid. Just because United can afford €150m for Bale still does not make him worth that kind of money.

Its not a stupid mentality. Whats stupid is bringing Andy Carroll up as an example of quality player. And I never said we should pay 150m for Bale.
I suggest you sit down with your bacon sandwich and read my post again

Mantis Toboggan · 11-01-2015 12:33PM

Robson99 wrote: »

Let me explain as you don't seem to be able to understand. Bale is a 60m pus player. If he becomes available for 60 r 70 then why not. I'm not saying we should pay over the odds I'm saying that we an afford to compete for the top players if they are available.
Seen as you brought up Chelsea well the are being linked with a move for Messi. What price do you put on him???
Yes Fabergas was a steal at 30m or so. But is Bony a 30m player?? Not IMO but City just go and pay the money and get the player they want. There us no point keeping the money in the bank and not spending it. Look at Arsenal.

Prices for players is very much relative. Who's to say that bale is a 60 million player? Players are only worth what another club is willing to pay. Chelsea were only willing to pay 25 million for fabregas because they knew he wanted to leave and was happy to join Chelsea. We bid 45 million the year before and didn't sign him. If the club continues to see money as no object and are happy to keep paying more and more for each player then the long term future of the club could be very bleak.

GSPfan · 11-01-2015 12:35PM

Arsenal are admirable in my eyes. If Chelsea and City didn't get bought by mega rich owners they'd be our closest rival. Probably wouldn't have lost all of their best players to Man City etc. either.

Lord TSC · 11-01-2015 12:36PM

Goosebumps. Driving up and spotting the stadium. want in now....

bucketybuck · 11-01-2015 12:36PM

Trilla wrote: »

But if they knew who you were they'd want €30 off u for the bacon sambo, you sexy man you.

And I wouldn't pay it, I would choose something else from somewhere else to satisfy my urge for that sweet sweet bacon.

bucketybuck · 11-01-2015 12:37PM

Lord TSC wrote: »

Goosebumps. Driving up and spotting the stadium. want in now....

The Premier inn gives you goosebumps?

Lord TSC · 11-01-2015 12:38PM

bucketybuck wrote: »

The Premier inn gives you goosebumps?

No, they gave me **** wifi. But beyond the sign... :P

Mantis Toboggan · 11-01-2015 12:40PM

Lord TSC wrote: »

Goosebumps. Driving up and spotting the stadium. want in now....

Get to bishop blaize

Billy86 · 11-01-2015 12:42PM

Some MOTD stuff really does make you wonder. Just now, "Man Utd never really replaced Schmeichel until De Gea came along."

They kind of forgot about a certain Dutch librarian looking fella who has a decent argument to have been just as good as Schmeichel, at his best. Seriously, how the hell do you forget him!?

bucketybuck · 11-01-2015 12:44PM

Billy86 wrote: »

Some MOTD stuff really does make you wonder. Just now, "Man Utd never really replaced Schmeichel until De Gea came along."

They kind of forgot about a certain Dutch librarian looking fella who has a decent argument to have been just as good as Schmeichel, at his best. Seriously, how the hell do you forget him!?

Bloody hell. Which numpty said that?

Billy86 · 11-01-2015 12:46PM

Lord TSC wrote: »

No, they gave me **** wifi. But beyond the sign... :P

You're right actually, that's a pretty scary looking tree.

Billy86 · 11-01-2015 12:48PM

bucketybuck wrote: »

Bloody hell. Which numpty said that?

That French scouser Morrissey, or was it George Orwell?

Robson99 · 11-01-2015 12:49PM

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Prices for players is very much relative. Who's to say that bale is a 60 million player? Players are only worth what another club is willing to pay. Chelsea were only willing to pay 25 million for fabregas because they knew he wanted to leave and was happy to join Chelsea. We bid 45 million the year before and didn't sign him. If the club continues to see money as no object and are happy to keep paying more and more for each player then the long term future of the club could be very bleak.

Real Madrid seem to think that Bale is a 60m plus player. So did Utd and Spurs.
I'm not saying money is no object. I'm saying we are one of 6 or 7 clubs who can compete in the transfer market for the top players. If we are competing with Real, Barca, Bayern M for a player then we may gave to pay more and give him more wages than those clubs would have as at the moment they are where the top players want to be.
We need a RB, CB and a middle of the park player at the moment. Name 3 top players in their positions we can get for 25 - 30m.

11-01-2015 12:50PM

Snapping had tickets for the game but couldn't go because sky changed the date from Saturday to Sunday

wish I was in the Blaize now!

Paul Tergat · 11-01-2015 01:19PM

Anyone else really want a bacon sandwich now?

Paul Tergat · 11-01-2015 01:20PM

Lord TSC wrote: »

Goosebumps. Driving up and spotting the stadium. want in now....

Is it your first time there? Nothing like it. Make plenty of noise and enjoy mate!

Paul Tergat · 11-01-2015 01:22PM

Billy86 wrote: »

That French scouser Morrissey, or was it George Orwell?

Dont watch MOTD anymore - who is this?

Billy86 · 11-01-2015 01:28PM

Paul Tergat wrote: »

Dont watch MOTD anymore - who is this?

Don't bother with it much myself either, haven't for years - but the Sunday morning show is handy since there is literally sweet feck all else on much of the time.

PhlegmyMoses · 11-01-2015 01:37PM

yabadabado wrote: »

Bale is a good player but I would be disgusted if the club paid over 100 m for him.For the kind of money quoted United could sign Reus,Strootman and Hummels or similar players who would improve the team hugely.
I think 4 players are needed at United over the next 2 windows and I hope that those positions are filled in a sensible fashion.
I can see United signing Bale for massive money and Real then signing Deus for a fraction of the fee.I know which player I would prefer.

I'd much prefer Bale. Reus is riddled with injuries and has no PL experience. Bale is a known top performer in the league and is better than Reus with minimal injury issues.

150m is way too high but 80m is reasonable imo.

GSPfan · 11-01-2015 01:39PM

Arsenal have a formation I would like to see United try.

4 2 3 1

RB CB CB LB
Carrick Blind
Herrera Rooney Di Maria
Falcao

Obviously everyone will have an opinion on which players are selected where but I think it would be good to see.

Paul Tergat · 11-01-2015 01:42PM

GSPfan wrote: »

Arsenal have a formation I would like to see United try.

4 2 3 1

RB CB CB LB
Carrick Blind
Herrera Rooney Di Maria
Falcao

Obviously everyone will have an opinion on which players are selected where but I think it would be good to see.

I think this would be more the team we play against the better opposition as its a bit more solid. Against all the rest I'd be taking out Blind and moving to the diamond with RVP coming in up top or Rooney moving up front with Mata in at 10

GSPfan · 11-01-2015 01:49PM

Paul Tergat wrote: »

I think this would be more the team we play against the better opposition as its a bit more solid. Against all the rest I'd be taking out Blind and moving to the diamond with RVP coming in up top or Rooney moving up front with Mata in at 10

Yeah i was thinking that too. To be honest i'd be up for anything other than a 532 at this stage.

MythicalMadMan · 11-01-2015 01:58PM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

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Extremely hungover but is the wall moving behind her or is it the DTS.

Copper_pipe · 11-01-2015 01:59PM

https://twitter.com/vonstrenginho/status/554272792833957888

Soldie · 11-01-2015 02:10PM

Strong shout for best ever vine.

Billy86 · 11-01-2015 02:20PM

MythicalMadMan wrote: »

Extremely hungover but is the wall moving behind her or is it the DTS.

There's a wall in that picture?

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