Muzchap 8,966 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 ^^ see edits above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I think he'll be off to United then. Evra is fucking terrible (and a moron, I seriously believe he is of below average intelligence) and this Buttner fellow doesn't look that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beepu 1,714 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 It's definitely not a viable option to keep Cole imo. We've made the mistake of keeping players past their prime before (Essien), let's not do it again.I would keep cole for another year to be honest, hes showing signs of decline but is still one of the best LB in the world. How fun it would be though if we get coentrao for the reported price, rather than 30m euros last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 12-15m for coentrao is fucking bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 It's definitely not a viable option to keep Cole imo. We've made the mistake of keeping players past their prime before (Essien), let's not do it again.Disagree strongly; Cole may be past his prime but he's certanly good enough to hold down a semi-regular place in the squad for another year while Bertrand and PvA continue to develop and grow into their roles. Essien is not even a comparison; he was handed a ridiculous extension when his knees were past the point of no return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Disagree strongly; Cole may be past his prime but he's certanly good enough to hold down a semi-regular place in the squad for another year while Bertrand and PvA continue to develop and grow into their roles. Essien is not even a comparison; he was handed a ridiculous extension when his knees were past the point of no return.But it's not that different? When we all first heard the rumours of a Juve interest we all dismissed it saying he should stick around and all that. Not comparing their state of fitness or such, 'cos obviously Cole comes out a winner. It just seems as if it might be the right time, not to suggest he would be like Lampard but would he really accept a semi-regular place anyway if people still tout him the 'best LB in the world'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I would gladly take Coentrao over Cole. Love Cole, but he is getting on and I think his ankle is finally getting the better of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDY 1,290 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 I would gladly take Coentrao over Cole. Love Cole, but he is getting on and I think his ankle is finally getting the better of him.Would be great seeing Azpil and Coentrao down either flank under Guardiola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Would be great seeing Azpil and Coentrao down either flank under Guardiola. Under Mourinho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I would gladly take Coentrao over Cole. Love Cole, but he is getting on and I think his ankle is finally getting the better of him.Completely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 under Guardiola. Under Rafa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 No thanks. Baines is English and we'll be needing English players now. No brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDY 1,290 Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 No thanks. Baines is English and we'll be needing English players now. No brainer.This isn't true. Barring the three likely departures of Paulo, Malouda, and Hilario our 25 man squad consists of 9 non HG players. If you look at it from next seasons perspective, De Bruyne will return and Hazard will have to be registered as he's over 21 years old.Added to that, Essien will return but his future is still uncertain. That's 12 non HG players in the squad, plus the 5 HG players; Turnbull, Bertrand, Terry, Cahill, Moses. I wouldn't be surprised if they promote Blackman to 3rd choice and send Courtois on loan to a PL club. Take your pick for the two remaining spots, I think we'll go for Walcott if Sturridge leaves, and probably name another reserve/youth player in the squad (Saville).That's only 20 players, we didn't even name a full 25 man squad this season and were still fine regarding the HG quota. We have 5 slots to sign whoever we want from anywhere we want. There is no HG crisis if Cole, Lampard, and Sturridge leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,887 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 This isn't true. Barring the three likely departures of Paulo, Malouda, and Hilario our 25 man squad consists of 9 non HG players. If you look at it from next seasons perspective, De Bruyne will return and Hazard will have to be registered as he's over 21 years old.Added to that, Essien will return but his future is still uncertain. That's 12 non HG players in the squad, plus the 5 HG players; Turnbull, Bertrand, Terry, Cahill, Moses. I wouldn't be surprised if they promote Blackman to 3rd choice and send Courtois on loan to a PL club. Take your pick for the two remaining spots, I think we'll go for Walcott if Sturridge leaves, and probably name another reserve/youth player in the squad (Saville).That's only 20 players, we didn't even name a full 25 man squad this season and were still fine regarding the HG quota. We have 5 slots to sign whoever we want from anywhere we want. There is no HG crisis if Cole, Lampard, and Sturridge leave.Saville needs to go on loan, hes nowhere near ready for a place in the 25 squad. If anyone should get it, it has to be Josh or Islam Feruz, (who is awesome) even though I see Feruz and Josh both getting loan deals again and rightly so. Or Piazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 No thanks. Baines is English and we'll be needing English players now. No brainer.Baines is 28 and Everton would charge probably near £20million. Is it really worth paying that much for a player that would give around 2-3 years of his best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wavy Crockett 190 Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 YES please...always rated Coentrãoif Cole's leaving in the summer, which would probably be sensible, he would be top of my listI know he was injured and suspended for some time in the autumn but still he hasn't really been first choice this season right? Too good to sit on the bench imoand regarding Baines > Coentrão?STOP@5!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/jan/03/real-madrid-fabio-coentrao-jose-mourinho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GermanBlue 82 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I think Coentrao is a top option at LB, but I don't expect Ashley to leave this month, so it isn't our first priority IMO. If Ashley stays or not remains to be seen, but I think it's more important now to get more depth in the midfield. The LB can be discussed in summer and I don't expect anything happening this month at this position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Realistically how much do people think we could get him for? He's a very good attacking option, but is he strong enough defensively - I'm not so sure.The Malaga left back looks a better option at this moment to be honest and would likely be cheaper with Malaga's financial plight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Realistically how much do people think we could get him for? I think 15m should do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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