cruzFOX Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 I think we're underestimating the fall out from last nites final nail in the barca coffin. There problems are beyond any quick fixes like getting key players from other clubs. They simply don't have the finances to pay out which they will need if they want the right calibre. No club is gonna bend over as they are desperate now not to go into next season getting kicked around by the competiton. The Trincao deal is more likely to happen to secure much needed cash. The kid is not ready for them right now so better he goes out on loan and they fast track him back in 2 seasons time. Just the terms to sort out which I trust the lcfc board are more than savvy and astute to get a good deal done for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_77 Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 15 hours ago, jeffschlupp said: Do you think Barcelona selling Arthur in exchange for Pjanic and €10m was equally baffling? They are run by complete lunatics and they are desperate for money. They have sold young players in the past, including Arthur and Mina among others, at the first sniff of any profit. Actually Barcelona probably did buy him without a plan and without reason, or at least purely a plan to make money. They and Real Madrid often do that, buying top young players then realising there's no room for them in the squad. They get loans to clubs like Getafe and then they make a decent profit. It's what the clubs are built on. Barca would not have sacked Setien if they'd lost on penalties tonight, IMO. They've sacked him because the players gave up playing for him, and have lost in the most embarrassing way imaginable. They weren't *that* desperate for an overhaul, it's not as though Real Madrid had a 25 point lead on them like Liverpool over Manchester City. But the fans will demand change now, the fans dictate decision-making so heavily at that club and in fact all clubs. Anyone who has heard anything that has come out of Josep Maria Bartomeu's mouth, or seen any of the actions he and the Barcelona board have taken, cannot tell me selling Trincao for a simple profit would be among their more baffling decisions. You’ve got it all mapped out for Barcelona. Barça always finds a way out of any financial troubles they’re in— it’s the same damn story every year regarding their finances, the only difference is that this season was a bust results-wise. They’ve sent us back home multiple times already and fired a warning shot at Soyuncu. The arrogance on this thread is something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_77 Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 3 hours ago, DJ Barry Hammond said: Depends who comes in. If it was Pochettino (who it is suggested has already had meetings with the clubs top brass), I get the sense Trincão is exactly the type of player he’d look to incorporate into his squad. I think our hopes of securing this transfer (inside this window at least) were put to bed last night sadly. If you’re Trincão, who only officially joined Barca last month, you will want to be there at the start of pre-season. Even if Barca were to accept our approach in the end, I think we’ll find it equally difficult to convince the player himself. This is a very good and sensible post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 1 hour ago, The_77 said: This is a very good and sensible post. Thanks - I try to avoid hyperbole, but maybe that approach will get in the way of ambitions to become a journalist. Sadly, sensationalism and nonsensical positions tends to be the stuff that gets the views and reaction. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 4 hours ago, Pliskin said: I don’t think Barca can afford it frankly. Apparently they’re financial state is more problematic than they’re admitting. My understanding with Barca was that they’re such an institution that they’ve basically got a blank cheque in terms of funds. They are essentially too big to fail. Whether that’s changed a little because of the COVID crisis, coupled with Spain’s finances as a country traditionally being a bit of a basket case I don’t know? True, I have heard the mood music about there finances, but as with a lot of things these days, I’m not certain if it’s been created by comments from pundits on the outside looking in or from sources within Barca themselves? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SheppyFox Posted 15 August 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 15 August 2020 Won’t be long before the Townsend rumour starts. Fed up now, can’t control my childish tantrums during transfer windows anymore 😩 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 6 hours ago, reynard said: Could well be. I'm hoping we don't lose him but frankly if Barcelona are really truly interested I can't see us stopping the move. Only at the right price as he is still under contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The whole world smiles Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 23 minutes ago, SheppyFox said: Won’t be long before the Townsend rumour starts. Fed up now, can’t control my childish tantrums during transfer windows anymore 😩 Anymore? When have you been able to control them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCJ Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 Just tried to get some info about trincao out of Mr Rudkin in the chippy, wasn’t having any of it😔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SO1 Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 24 minutes ago, LCFCJ said: Just tried to get some info about trincao out of Mr Rudkin in the chippy, wasn’t having any of it😔 That's a very good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldeagle Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 1 hour ago, SheppyFox said: Won’t be long before the Townsend rumour starts. Fed up now, can’t control my childish tantrums during transfer windows anymore 😩 Do we need to put you in a time out on the naughty step 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 45 minutes ago, The whole world smiles said: Anymore? When have you been able to control them? A fair point well made. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 1 minute ago, baldeagle said: Do we need to put you in a time out on the naughty step 😂 not far off the naughty step honestly mate, my wife doesn’t like transfer windows, I’m too cranky. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxed Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 So it's a no then is it? Or do we not know? Or is reach for the Barcelona and hit the Burnley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 14 hours ago, reynard said: I suspect last night's result will have sent shock waves through the club and that they may now review where they are headed This deal seems unlikely to happen. More likely is them looking at Caglar and Ricardo. Despite their situation they still have massive power in the market and are an attraction beyond anything we can ever hope to offer. Very true re them but our owners would want absolute top dollar and at present, they don't have a pot to piss in compared to many other teams. They need to rebuild and are in a bit of a mess financially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 15 August 2020 Share Posted 15 August 2020 4 hours ago, LCFCJ said: Just tried to get some info about trincao out of Mr Rudkin in the chippy, wasn’t having any of it😔 Sauce? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox766 Posted 16 August 2020 Share Posted 16 August 2020 1 hour ago, urban.spaceman said: Sauce? Chilli, and garlic mayo for his kebab apparently 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolo Barella Posted 16 August 2020 Share Posted 16 August 2020 12 hours ago, The_77 said: Barça always finds a way out of any financial troubles they’re in— it’s the same damn story every year regarding their finances, the only difference is that this season was a bust results-wise. I think dismissing it as "it's the same old financial troubles" is a little reductive. A lot of their revenue has been attacked by COVID, and they were in a tight spot financially before that anyway. I'll believe they can continue to sign players like they did last year and the year before, when they actually do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 16 August 2020 Share Posted 16 August 2020 12 hours ago, SheppyFox said: Won’t be long before the Townsend rumour starts. Fed up now, can’t control my childish tantrums during transfer windows anymore 😩 Anymore? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Markyblue Posted 16 August 2020 Share Posted 16 August 2020 14 hours ago, DJ Barry Hammond said: My understanding with Barca was that they’re such an institution that they’ve basically got a blank cheque in terms of funds. They are essentially too big to fail. Whether that’s changed a little because of the COVID crisis, coupled with Spain’s finances as a country traditionally being a bit of a basket case I don’t know? True, I have heard the mood music about there finances, but as with a lot of things these days, I’m not certain if it’s been created by comments from pundits on the outside looking in or from sources within Barca themselves? Too big to fail ! Wow a very bold statement that . Man utd probably the biggest club in the world relegated in the 70s, numerous huge companies gone to the wall, whole countries gone bankrupt, Barcelona have no god given super powers to rise above the problems that affect every other club. That said i have no idea of their finances but nobody is exempt from financial problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bss9401 Posted 16 August 2020 Share Posted 16 August 2020 12 hours ago, LCFCJ said: Just tried to get some info about trincao out of Mr Rudkin in the chippy, wasn’t having any of it😔 Why would a Rudkin spend money in a nice restaurant when he can get food from the chippy? Just like our current transfer policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collymore Posted 16 August 2020 Share Posted 16 August 2020 12 hours ago, LCFCJ said: Just tried to get some info about trincao out of Mr Rudkin in the chippy, wasn’t having any of it😔 No mention of that tricky French winger Saveloy? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 16 August 2020 Share Posted 16 August 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Collymore said: No mention of that tricky French winger Saveloy? We’d get battered playing with him ....... Edited 16 August 2020 by st albans fox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silebyfox_89 Posted 16 August 2020 Share Posted 16 August 2020 Just now, st albans fox said: We’d get battered playing with him ....... He'd chip in with a few goals though...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silva Fox Posted 16 August 2020 Share Posted 16 August 2020 7 minutes ago, Silebyfox_89 said: He'd chip in with a few goals though...... This is all just pie in the sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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