MC Prussian Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 37 minutes ago, Bilo said: The question is who is on the same level as Mahrez and wouldn't cost us £40m? To get someone of his ilk, that's the price tag these days. I daresay that the days of bargains like Mahrez for £400k, Vardy for £1m and Kante for £5m are behind us now. I imagine we'll be casting the scouting net into Europe. Those were the Championship days and they are gone - and so is Steve Walsh. With us boasting a PL trophy and being able to offer Premier League football (and Premier League wages) to newcomers, finding a gem like the aforementioned ones will be a much, much tougher task now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On our way... Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 Please... Let's not hammer him. He played a massive part in winning us the Premier League. Sure he did not hit the heights this year but he was not alone. Thanks for the memories and good luck Riyad. Truly gifted PS. Don't go to Bottledit Hotspur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannythefox Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 8 minutes ago, Happy Fox said: £10m and Walcott Jesus, I'm glad you don't have anything to do with transfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 5 minutes ago, AjcW said: Who the **** let Rudkin have an FT account?!?! Rudkin the bastard hacked into my account, Babs what the f**k is going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 Just now, dannythefox said: Jesus, I'm glad you don't have anything to do with transfers. Neither do I, I would probably keep the money like Rudkin does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 10 minutes ago, Happy Fox said: £10m and Walcott I just threw up in my mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 On the effort he put in last season... It's a bye bye from me and let's get someone in who WANTS to play for us.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 1 hour ago, Wookie said: Thanks for everything Riyad but he played like he knew he was leaving this season This. Not one bit surprised by this news. Performances towards the end were disappointing and were very much of a player who knew he was off, but for me it doesn't overshadow how good he's been for us. An absolute gem of a signing and a pleasure to watch. He'll get the usual slating on here but they won't appreciate how good he is until next year. Hope he goes to Monaco or Atletico. Would be disappointed to play against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe's Fox Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 Shan't lose sleep over it. Will miss those first touches, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 Goodbye, Riyad. Thank you very much for the great memories, be it in the Championship (that goal vs. Blackpool, for instance) or in the Premier League (Manchester City away, Aston Villa at home amongst others). But after all the glory, all the delight, all the showboating and excitement, during this/the past 16/17 season, you had changed and you were one of the most frustrating players to watch all campaign. Lacklustre, ineffective, more one-sided than ever before, the flair had gone. You only showed your talent in increments, and that was mostly during our Champions League adventure. I wish you well wherever you go, just don't stay in the Premier League. I don't think I could handle the thought of seeing you in an opposition's shirt. And you could've left with a bit more class, and after having put in more effort in your final season with us. With your natural skill and instinct, 16/17 will always hang above your head as your very personal Sword of Damocles. But also remember: LCFC made you as much as you made LCFC. This club gave you the big break. Nurture your talent, stay safe, stay classy and avoid sulky mode whenever possible. Then you'll have an even brighter future ahead of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 So , who's bought a new shirt with Mahrez on the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 Gutted to read that statement. Probably my favourite ever City player and definitely the most talented. Going to be painful to see him leave, unlike Kante who ****ed off at the first opportunity, Riyad has been on this 4 year journey with us and seems to have a genuine affinity with the club and the fans. I'm trying not to be too despondent but it does feel like the start of the end of our greatest era - how on Earth will we ever replace a guy of that stature? Factor in that we're a bit of a shambles off the pitch and this starts to feel like a pivotal summer for me if we're to establish ourselves as a decent top flight side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxtillidrop Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 I'm absolutely gutted to the core...watching this group of players won't be the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 I'd more more gutted if it was Vardy. Still a bit gutted like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddylcfc Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 Not surprised but still extremely disappointed. After the season finished I wasn't totally convinced there would be clubs lining up to take him due to his inconsistent season. But there must be, right? Surely he wouldn't make the mistake of asking to leave without knowing categorically teams could match our valuation. Personally can't see him staying in England. Not sure he has done enough this campaign to warrant a Top British team coming in for him. Most probable destination is France. Interesting the timing is just after Bernardo Silva has signed for City. Can see Monaco wanting him to fill the void left. Good luck to him. Praying he goes abroad. It would really hurt to see him wear another English teams shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 people saying we need to stand firm and fight for him. not gonna happen. The agreement with the owners last summer is something I can't see being turned on. It probably would have been a 'gentleman's agreement' to stay for one more season. Mahrez has honoured that. Now the owners will honour it by selling him. And I'm sure a price would have been agreed between them (and Riyad's agent no doubt) so if someone does come in with that price, we accept. The sooner people realise that he will be sold in the summer, the easier it will be for them to move on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 1 minute ago, Paddy. said: Gutted to read that statement. Probably my favourite ever City player and definitely the most talented. Going to be painful to see him leave, unlike Kante who ****ed off at the first opportunity, Riyad has been on this 4 year journey with us and seems to have a genuine affinity with the club and the fans. I'm trying not to be too despondent but it does feel like the start of the end of our greatest era - how on Earth will we ever replace a guy of that stature? Factor in that we're a bit of a shambles off the pitch and this starts to feel like a pivotal summer for me if we're to establish ourselves as a decent top flight side. C'mon, we said that about Ritcie Wellens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 Was heavily linked with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain last year, wonder if he could be a makeweight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 Let me know if his picture in the new kit is still third from the left in the club shop (ground floor) .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tielemans63 Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 1 minute ago, yorkie1999 said: C'mon, we said that about Ritcie Wellens Maybe you did Yorkie In all seriousness, he must be pretty determined to go to put out that statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 wouldve been gutted last year, this year feels like he has played knowing his time is nearly up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englebert Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 22 minutes ago, Happy Fox said: £10m and Walcott Would want at least £40m net. So £45m and Walcott would get it done for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countryfox Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 Don't worry the manager will convince him not to go ..... hang on ! .. we haven't got one !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crinklyfox Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 We found him. We plucked him from obscurity and put him on the biggest stage in the world. He blossomed and helped us to the greatest achievement in our history. He stayed when he could have gone and had a frustrating season. He leaves with my good wishes and thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 30 May 2017 Share Posted 30 May 2017 Just now, StanSP said: people saying we need to stand firm and fight for him. not gonna happen. The agreement with the owners last summer is something I can't see being turned on. It probably would have been a 'gentleman's agreement' to stay for one more season. Mahrez has honoured that. Now the owners will honour it by selling him. And I'm sure a price would have been agreed between them (and Riyad's agent no doubt) so if someone does come in with that price, we accept. The sooner people realise that he will be sold in the summer, the easier it will be for them to move on! I'm not saying reject any offer and don't let him go at all. I'm saying let him go, with blessing, but only for what he's worth, what we value him at and don't budge. The 'Gentleman's Agreement' works both ways and I don't feel he has really tried that much this year, he's certainly not played as well as he can and the attitude thing is an easy thing to throw at him because he's always been laid back and relaxed but when he's not performing as I say it's an easy thing to throw at him. The fact he hasn't kept up his side of the bargain, not seemed to do any of those things doesn't go in line with the said gentleman's agreement. I can't see anyone being interested in him for more than £35m, maybe that was the agreed price, i'll be fuming if it was but it's just by typical that it was for us, probably less. People saying there must be clubs interested in him to come out with this statement i'm not sure I agree, to me it's almost a 'oh shit, no-one seems to bothered, lets issue a come and get me plea'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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