YorkshireBlue 3,279 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 16 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said: But how do we decide which is which? For example, many believe that Alonso was a Conte signing and yet you are describing him as an average player. I do agree agree with your overall view though. Antonio, just as Jose did in 2014/2015, massively overachieved with the squad at his disposal. His judgement should absolutely be backed. What I mean is conte seems to be able to take an average player and make them better. The player is still average but the squad is so well drilled and organized that the player has time to concentrate on playing the best he can and with freedom of knowing the whole is where they should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,279 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 21 minutes ago, OhForAGreavsie said: But how do we decide which is which? For example, many believe that Alonso was a Conte signing and yet you are describing him as an average player. I do agree agree with your overall view though. Antonio, just as Jose did in 2014/2015, massively overachieved with the squad at his disposal. His judgement should absolutely be backed. And also u can tell Alonso had had so many games this season then look at bats clearly a board signing normally can't get more then 3 mins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,077 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Have to admit I never read any of his printed work but I can't say I've picked up on this in any of his audio/visual output I've come across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I think we ALL wish for him to move to United. Ivan Perisic lol............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Would be a decent signing if the price was lower and we didn't have squad fillers like Willian and Pedro already. Otherwise, no real improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,077 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I'm going to go against the grain a little here. I like Perisic. As @The Skipper and others say however the price is wrong. There's no way we should contemplate paying twenty percent more for twenty-nine year old Perisic, than City paid for twenty-two year old B. Silva. Price apart, I think he is a player that would get a lot of game time and deepen the squad. As a starting option, he would want to occupy the same areas Eden likes to operate from. I won't worry my ugly big head about that though. That's what I, and a few million others, pay Antonio for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnane 1,101 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 You don't pay Antonio, the club pays him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 reports saying they will sell martial if they get perisic. I'd be all over that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,077 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Adnane said: You don't pay Antonio, the club pays him. We all pay him mate, whether we go to games or not. The club's income derives, in its entirety, from fans. Our club, and all professional clubs, collect money either directly for the various things they sell to us, or they collect it from third parties by selling them our attention. Third parties are prepared to pay huge amounts for our attention because it is valuable to them. Without fans, no income, and no professional football. Nada, zilch. Edited May 30, 2017 by OhForAGreavsie To remove the expression "even those of you who don't attend matches" because, on re-reading, it sounds like an accusation and that's not at all what I meant. Some of us go, some of us don't for various reasons, but we're all equal in this obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 51 minutes ago, lucio said: reports saying they will sell martial if they get perisic. I'd be all over that I would take him in a heartbeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,941 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 16 hours ago, lucio said: reports saying they will sell martial if they get perisic. I'd be all over that Martial is shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,279 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 hour ago, DDA said: Martial is shit. In what way is martial shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 2,717 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Martial is the shit. Fixed that for you. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,941 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 6 hours ago, BluesMadLad said: In what way is martial shit? No seriously. He is pants. He has all the physical attributes to become a top footballer but he lacks the footballing I.Q that is needed. He is just a powerhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 8 minutes ago, DDA said: No seriously. He is pants. He has all the physical attributes to become a top footballer but he lacks the footballing I.Q that is needed. He is just a powerhouse. the kid is 21 years old and showed great promise even with the terrible twosome of LVG and Jose managing him. I would take him in a heartbeat here. He needs confidence from his coach and steady game time to develop but he has all the makings of a star if given the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 What would we do with Martial? Backup/competition to Costa? Yes. First choice striker? No, we can do better. His only other position, where he is considerably worse btw, is already occupied by Hazard. So I don't see a place for him unless he's ready to sit on the bench again and fight for the team when needed, not sulk like he's been doing at Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 4 hours ago, manpe said: What would we do with Martial? Backup/competition to Costa? Yes. First choice striker? No, we can do better. His only other position, where he is considerably worse btw, is already occupied by Hazard. So I don't see a place for him unless he's ready to sit on the bench again and fight for the team when needed, not sulk like he's been doing at Utd. Hazard - Costa - Martial. Play Martial in that Pedro role. He has all the attributes - good off the ball movement, good dribbler, technically good, great finisher, great speed and acceleration. Martial would be too left field of a signing for Chelsea though, we'd never be that creative/intuitive to buy in Martial to play in Pedro's role. The number 9 shirt (his brand which got swooped by Ibra) is available too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 12 minutes ago, The Skipper said: Hazard - Costa - Martial. Play Martial in that Pedro role. He has all the attributes - good off the ball movement, good dribbler, technically good, great finisher, great speed and acceleration. Martial would be too left field of a signing for Chelsea though, we'd never be that creative/intuitive to buy in Martial to play in Pedro's role. The number 9 shirt (his brand which got swooped by Ibra) is available too. Pedro hasn't done anything not to start or be benched by a kid like Martial who has had an underwhelming season. I don't doubt Martial's quality and potential, but Pedro is currently a better player. I'm not convinced Martial can play the right side. He's only ever really thrived as a striker or on the left. I think right now, the right wing/inside right position is extremely strong with Willian and Pedro. It will take a world class player who primarily plays that position to displace them and there isn't any world class player in that position now (Robben old, Bale crippled), let alone available. Also, I prefer Hazard - Martial - Pedro to your suggestion but then again, there are safer and better options to replace Costa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 CRESPO HINTS AT CHELSEA DEAL FOR PERISIC http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/perisic-to-chelsea-not-man-utd-hinted-at-by-former-blues-striker-/1ej5wuqvftbl01quoo5k5rluel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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