SaporeDiMahrez Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 Just now, HankMarvin said: Whats your point? You are saying that the reason Barca have not come in for Mahrez is because Messi plays in his position, so I'm saying do they not buy squad players? My point is that squad players are great and RM would fit well there considering also their style of football, but that right now their priority is to find a replacement on the left who can start in the place of Neymar.
HankMarvin Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 1 minute ago, SaporeDiMahrez said: My point is that squad players are great and RM would fit well there considering also their style of football, but that right now their priority is to find a replacement on the left who can start in the place of Neymar. My point is that they have 200 million spare cash if they rate mahrez even as a squad player they would make an offer, the only links he has to that team are his dreams of playing for them
CyprusFox Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 18 minutes ago, HoustonFox said: Paulinho is a totally different position to Riyad though? It's no secret that Barca's need another DM, and I'm sure it's also common agents with existing players/the club. Riyad getting or not a bid is not because he is Algerian, it might be that they think he is overpriced, doesn't fit their needs (they have switched to more of a 4312 now with Messi behind), or just genuinely they aren't interested. Or maybe they are. Dembele seems to be the priority target at the moment. I for one would like Riyad to stay but he's gotta sort his head a little, he was too fragile on Friday and if teams see he can be bullied, he'll become even more targeted and ineffective. Not good for him or us I think you're spot on when you suggest they're not interested. He would be a bench warmer at Barcelona at best. If he's going to stay with us he needs to get his head down and start f**king doing it on the pitch and sort his f**king head out. If Shakey continues to start him, it will soon start to have a negative impact on the rest of the team unless his performances improve dramatically.
SaporeDiMahrez Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 14 minutes ago, HankMarvin said: My point is that they have 200 million spare cash if they rate mahrez even as a squad player they would make an offer, the only links he has to that team are his dreams of playing for them The fact they rate him doesn't suggest they need him.
CyprusFox Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 16 minutes ago, HankMarvin said: My point is that they have 200 million spare cash if they rate mahrez even as a squad player they would make an offer, the only links he has to that team are his dreams of playing for them Exactly
Dr The Singh Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 40 minutes ago, CyprusFox said: Oh dear! I really can't comment on that or would prefer not to. I forgot to add an emoticon, it was meant to be sarcastic
CyprusFox Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 11 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said: I forgot to add an emoticon, it was meant to be sarcastic Yeah, I thought so. Not that I'm French or have any affinity towards them. In fact the opposite(only joking)
Redouane Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 2 hours ago, HankMarvin said: Yep nothing to do with looking off form and a one season wonder and constantly pushed off the ball or running into players. Because Barcelona are racist Seydou Keita Yaya Toure Samuel Eto'o Haruna Babangida Hadgi As I said, racism has nothing to do with it. Its economics
Redouane Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 2 hours ago, Webbo said: Wasn't Zinedine Zidane French of Algerian decent? I they had had the chance would they have signed him? Zidane played for France, is my point. I told you racism has nothing to do with. Its not the fact that Mahrez is of Algerian decent, its the fact that he plays for Algeria
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 35 minutes ago, Redouane said: Zidane played for France, is my point. I told you racism has nothing to do with. Its not the fact that Mahrez is of Algerian decent, its the fact that he plays for Algeria Can you explain your rationale for the claim that Barca are racists / anti Algerian because they won't bid for Mahrez. I don't understand what you mean 'because he plays for Algeria'.
CyprusFox Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 18 minutes ago, NotTheMarketLeader said: Can you explain your rationale for the claim that Barca are racists / anti Algerian because they won't bid for Mahrez. I don't understand what you mean 'because he plays for Algeria'. No, nor me.
Redouane Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 28 minutes ago, NotTheMarketLeader said: Can you explain your rationale for the claim that Barca are racists / anti Algerian because they won't bid for Mahrez. I don't understand what you mean 'because he plays for Algeria'. FFS, how many times do I have to clarify that it's not about "racism." Read my previous justifications
SamDZ Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 9 minutes ago, SheppyFox said: Barca dont want to sign musa either, racists. Musa didn't score/assist 28 goals in the EPL nor did he win player of the year
Matt Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 1 minute ago, SamDZ said: Musa didn't score/assist 28 goals in the EPL nor did he win player of the year Wooooosh.
Lcfcbisto Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 27 minutes ago, Redouane said: FFS, how many times do I have to clarify that it's not about "racism." Read my previous justifications Use the words shirt sales and sponsorship and they will understand, unfortunately they cant see past the racist card because you actually make a point they can't understand.
Mickyblueeyes Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 1 hour ago, Redouane said: Zidane played for France, is my point. I told you racism has nothing to do with. Its not the fact that Mahrez is of Algerian decent, its the fact that he plays for Algeria I previously responded to one of your points saying his move is hindered by the fact that he played for Algeria. You pushed back saying knowledge limited to European football meant a lack of knowledge as to the influence of Algerian football on the world. Now, a few months later after the move to Barca didn't materialise and Marc Albrighton (the anti christ himself causing all issues for Mahrez in his dream move to Barca), his allegiance to Algeria is an issue? Come off it. Football is a world game now. The mass football fans all over Asia couldn't care less as to the nationality. Shirts sell. Its not his team mates. his club. his country. his agent (ok, maybe it is his agent). Riyad has a doubt on him (a doubt, for the record which I think is wrong). I personally think the club didn't help him last year with the errors in the transfer market. With Iborra and Kelechi this year, that is no longer an excuse. He needs to shine a bit more and he will get it. Rather than settling for a club like Roma.
SheppyFox Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 28 minutes ago, SamDZ said: Musa didn't score/assist 28 goals in the EPL nor did he win player of the year What difference does that make if he never does it again?
Guest Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 1 hour ago, Redouane said: Zidane played for France, is my point. I told you racism has nothing to do with. Its not the fact that Mahrez is of Algerian decent, its the fact that he plays for Algeria No. It's the fact that he's not an elite player.
Redouane Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 25 minutes ago, FIF said: No. It's the fact that he's not an elite player. But Paulinho is? OK. Please explain to me the injustice of how mediocre players get unbelievable sums of money, and players who have had incredible seasons like Sofiane Hanni and Riyad Mahrez have not gathered any interest? Again, I don't think Barca responsibles are racist towards Algerians. I just think that if he was called Mahrezinho there would be a bit more interest on him. 58 minutes ago, Mickyblueeyes said: I previously responded to one of your points saying his move is hindered by the fact that he played for Algeria. You pushed back saying knowledge limited to European football meant a lack of knowledge as to the influence of Algerian football on the world. Now, a few months later after the move to Barca didn't materialise and Marc Albrighton (the anti christ himself causing all issues for Mahrez in his dream move to Barca), his allegiance to Algeria is an issue? Come off it. Football is a world game now. The mass football fans all over Asia couldn't care less as to the nationality. Shirts sell. Its not his team mates. his club. his country. his agent (ok, maybe it is his agent). Riyad has a doubt on him (a doubt, for the record which I think is wrong). I personally think the club didn't help him last year with the errors in the transfer market. With Iborra and Kelechi this year, that is no longer an excuse. He needs to shine a bit more and he will get it. Rather than settling for a club like Roma. I am aware that Mahrez did not have the best season, but he had a pretty good champions league showing and he's just 26 years old. In this inflated market, why would no one be interested in last year's top7 ballon d'or nominee? Clearly there is something wrong here.
TrentFox Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 Sky claiming Roman Cheapskates have set a deadline of Tuesday for us to accept their offer. Increasingly, they look like a lorry driver trying to negotiate downwards the price of a meal-deal in the queue at the petrol station!
mozartfox Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 1 minute ago, TrentFox said: Sky claiming Roman Cheapskates have set a deadline of Tuesday for us to accept their offer. Increasingly, they look like a lorry driver trying to negotiate downwards the price of a meal-deal in the queue at the petrol station! Why wait until Tueday?? Just tell them now to Fuchs off???
TrentFox Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 No idea if there's any truth in it, but hard to imagine Thai businessmen being impressed by being given ultimatums. Italian arrogance???
Mickyblueeyes Posted 13 August 2017 Posted 13 August 2017 21 minutes ago, Redouane said: But Paulinho is? OK. Please explain to me the injustice of how mediocre players get unbelievable sums of money, and players who have had incredible seasons like Sofiane Hanni and Riyad Mahrez have not gathered any interest? Again, I don't think Barca responsibles are racist towards Algerians. I just think that if he was called Mahrezinho there would be a bit more interest on him. I am aware that Mahrez did not have the best season, but he had a pretty good champions league showing and he's just 26 years old. In this inflated market, why would no one be interested in last year's top7 ballon d'or nominee? Clearly there is something wrong here. Yes, there is. However, it has nothing to do with shirt sales, his team mates or his nationality. There is a doubt on Riyad as to whether he could replicate the 2015/2016 form. I will reiterate, as a fan who has watched him for few seasons, I think that doubt is wrong. He (rightly so) has ambition to play for the elite of this world. There is nothing wrong with that. I want to reach the top of my profession. I am sure most on here have the same ambition. To do that his 2015/2016 form must be the norm. The club cannot sell him on the cheap simply because, if he does replicate that form, we will look stupid. The player cannot replicate that form (consistently) until the side adapts fully to the loss of Kante who made up two players. In addition, the player cannot (again, consistently) replicate that form until he adapts to no longer being a unknown force.
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