some facts

[Tomo 21,733]

I thought id go down the Rafa path and bring some "fats" to the table.

Henderson and Carroll = £55 million

Essien and Drogba = £48 million

From what i heard United are on the verge on signing Phil Jones for £17 million if this happens.

Smalling and Jones = £29 million

Ivanovic, Terry and Alex = £8 million

Make of that what you will.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Cristiano Ronaldo: Bought at £12million, sold at £80million

My point being is, while these facts portray us in a good light, we're not innocent over spending. We've overpaid a lot over recent years, so we shouldn't be so hypocritical.

Also. Take into account player-price inflation.. Essien would be worth £30 million & Drogba would be around the same. Total of near £60 million at least by now.

Edited June 8, 2011 by LDN Blue

[termninja 5,290]

Cristiano Ronaldo: Bought at £12million, sold at £80million

My point being is, while these facts portray us in a good light, we're not innocent over spending. We've overpaid a lot over recent years, so we shouldn't be so hypocritical.

Also. Take into account player-price inflation.. Essien would be worth £30 million & Drogba would be around the same. Total of near £60 million at least by now.

We also ain't the only ones who overpay their players, but everyone just likes pointing their fingers to us

[zolayes 14,489]

I thought id go down the Rafa path and bring some "fats" to the table.

Henderson and Carroll = £55 million

Essien and Drogba = £48 million

From what i heard United are on the verge on signing Phil Jones for £17 million if this happens.

Smalling and Jones = £29 million

Ivanovic, Terry and Alex = £8 million

Make of that what you will.

Giggs .Scholes Beckham Neville (the pair ) Nothing

just suggesting Terry wasnt a fair pick ,,,and Ivo and Alex cost more than 8 mill

[Shane 2,275]

And think of how much we paid for SWP, Kezman, Mutu, Veron, Shevchenko and Torres even.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

We also ain't the only ones who overpay their players, but everyone just likes pointing their fingers to us

I know, it's because we're owned by Roman.

However I'm simply saying, facts don't give a true reflection on how things are.

[termninja 5,290]

Benzema + van der Vaart + Sneijder + Robben = 92.6million £! All struggled, and could be called flops...look at them now (not including Benzema).

[TomCFC 356]

And think of how much we paid for SWP, Kezman, Mutu, Veron, Shevchenko and Torres even.

Definitely. All evens out.

[zolayes 14,489]

what is the value of an U21 international

Smalling ,,,Jones.... Henderson all around 15 -18 million

Mancienne .. Cork ...Tore .....all around 3 - 5 million

[coolhead23 1,146]

Since the time we picked up Shevchenko (which was blow out amount) to today, things have changed drastically specially in terms of transfer money. A half decent young player goes for 10+ and if he is English add another 5 - 7 to it. In that regards, Henderson valuation is just right. Market has become a joke and we are also to be blamed to certain extend for this.

[GodZola 630]

Benzema + van der Vaart + Sneijder + Robben = 92.6million £! All struggled, and could be called flops...look at them now (not including Benzema).

When can you consider Robben a flop? Been very unlucky with injuries but when fit he is a class act, a player I'd have back at Chelsea in a heartbeat.

Rooney & Hernandez = 36m - Torres & Drogba = 74m

I think you have to take in inflation for this but one things for sure It's us fans that are the ones that are hit in the pocket by having to pay extra each season for over inflated wages!

[zolayes 14,489]

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Edited June 9, 2011 by zolayes