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It was also detrimental at times. I certainly agree with your last point, though.

I meant the issue being more than just him. Needs to be a restructure above the manager

I always believed that was the issue but hoped one less "shot caller" would help improve the situation.

Not sure if your post is aimed at anyone in particular on here or just a generalisation. I'm now of the mindset that all the clogs that make the wheel turn are to blame for our sorry state in recent windows in terms of arrivals. Managers of any club should live & die by their own sword instead of others.

We signed Zappacosta in the summer largely down to the fact Sandro wasn't obtained. I believe the player pool is smaller but the ability to get deals done isn't any different once the clubs have come to an agreement. The supposed hold up in this deal is the length of Dzeko's contract/wage. Shouldn't take weeks to come to a swift conclusion.

I'm talking more about the ability to get deals done. No one should forget deals such as Hector & Papy that were last minute swoops because of inability to get deals done. I'd be shocked if this double deal is done before Wednesday, if at all.

Looks like Emenalo leaving has made no difference at all

Exactly. Have to remember City were (might still be) leasing their stadium from Manchester Council due to it being originally built for a 2000 Olympic bid.

https://www.forbes.com/profile/roman-abramovich/ https://www.bing.com/search?q=%2410.6+billion+to+pounds&qs=n&form=QBLH&sp=-1&pq=%2410.6+billion&sc=0-13&sk=&cvid=F9AB8DB20E5E45938826593DA6F2A72E The idea of him spending money for fun needs to forgotten

It's to be expected at this point. 31 days to get things done but we're left scraping around with hours to go.

The two aren't comparable tbh. One earned a reasonable wealth, whilst the other was born into unlimited wealth. Having no repercussions imposed on them helps as well. More than just football for him to be worried about - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/oilprices/12104181/Russian-oligarchs-lose-11bn-in-just-10-days-during-oil-price-crash.html

Will be Barkley or Conte might remember the other CF at our club

They just beat Real Madrid [emoji41]

We had options, but they were done away with to accommodate the likes of Cuadrado.

Going from one bench to another would certainly be enticing to him. [emoji1]

He thought it was he chance to shine. Did reasonably well but look where he ended up yesterday. I really don't expect much from him in cameos. He isn't a CF that will make an immediate impact regularly.

The total lack of confidence shown in him by Conte can't help

Those two additions alone would honestly transform our team. Our only out ball this season has been the front line

Deserves a lot of credit tonight. Probably his best performance since joining

Michy should have started. It should have been inevitable

No idea how we are on the verge of going out. Another night of questionable choices by Conte

Rudiger isn't having a good night. Michy needs to come on for Pedro

Willian missing another sitter didn't help. This Arsenal side are here for the taking

We've faded as the half has gone on. Not sure what Pedro's role is tonight, as his only moment of note came within 5 mins.

These corners are infuriating!