The Skipper

What's this obsession with buying Pogba? I wouldn't want the guy for £100m. Like you're namesake, it's a no no.

Well, that's entirely different to what you were initially saying. We aren't defending that he can consistently dictate play in big games, he's struggled in that aspect, everyone knows. You said that Spain won't win anything big with him on the pitch, which is a completely different statement.

He clearly said "with him on the pitch" which obviously is completely false.

What? They've won the World Cup and the Euros with Fabregas playing a decently big part in both tournaments.

I'm sure Italy will allow him to leave early.

Now this would be an exciting signing. Would be a very good B2B midfielder which is what we need. Inclined to say that I think I'd prefer him over Nainggolan.

Haha.

Which is still kinda pricey. I can see why the club want to reach a compromise.

After Roma's just bought him for 9m euros? I truly doubt that. Regardless... We need better quality. He isn't even better than Cahill IMO.

No matter how highly/lowly you rate him he just isn't worth anywhere near 30m.

I see where you're coming from now. I agree that RLC, Baker and Ake should be part of the squad next season btw. Not as sutomatic starters though (maybe apart from Ake). I also agree that we shouldn't but average players when we have these lads in the team who'd be able to fill those sort of roles easily. What we need to get correct this summer is buying actual players that'll walk into the first XI (in the right positions). If we do that and bring back our more talented youngsters from loan, it would be a successful summer.

Completely forgotten about Martial, who has been far more important? Just because one youth player has done well at United doesn't mean we can use that as a definite example of how to move forward. Tottenham have lots of young players but they're all very mature with tons of first team experience at the top level. Again, not really a great example to use.

We should stay well clear of Willems, he isn't good enough. Erratic player.

He's actually very highly rated, one of the best players at his age. Big scope for improvement, huge potential. He's already better than any CB at the club bar probably Zouma, JT and Christensen. We need an experienced CB though. The right sort of profile we're looking at.

You're a legend.

Interested in @DYC.'s opinion on Nainggolan and how he'd fit in. Provide, mij broer.

Underrated, always has been. Still think he can be a solid player for CFC in the future. Possibly a Mark Noble like player.

Mikel played at CB half the time tbf.

You guys still wanna "cash in" on him yeah?

There aren't many great LBs out there at the moment so I think we should have Ake, Kenedy and Baba out there fighting for a starting role.

Just sitting here reminiscing and remembered that gorgeous fake volley pass he made for Schurrle's goal last season, one of the best assists I've ever seen. It was so good.

@Kerry Rainier merged with the actual John Terry thread.

Still buzzed about his goal.

Why does Cahill deserve to be captain? What sort of leadership credentials does he have?

He actually created quite a bit today.