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[Mário César 1,483]

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[Pizy 19,280]

5 minutes ago, Mário César said:

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Unfortunately, the timing of the Colwill injury is just as bad as the injury itself. This late in the window I don’t know who we can go and get that’s top class. What club is going to sell a cornerstone of their team just as their season is starting? 

We would probably have to pay Wes Fofana money again to get someone good enough that we wouldn’t miss Levi. 

[xPetrCechx 13,598]

22 minutes ago, Mário César said:

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Let's see some action from the board...

[Mário César 1,483]

more of maresca quotes

 

[Mário César 1,483]

huhu

 

[Duppy Conqueror 1,584]

Inacio ticks most boxes as replacement for Colwill. Current release clause £51m.not cheap but about same as we could get for a couple of "bomb squad members.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,584]

Hincapie has the same price release clause I believe.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,584]

24 minutes ago, Mário César said:

huhu

 

If true.basically confirmation he will remain with us which I'm glad with.

[Reddish-Blue 2,677]

7 minutes ago, Duppy Conqueror said:

Hincapie has the same price release clause I believe.

As per Plettigoal on twitter: 

[@Plettigoal] Piero Hincapié has a release clause in his contract, valid this summer. Been told the clause is worth around €60m for the 23-y/o top centre-back

It would be awesome if we could get him, seems like Spurs are super keen on him. 

[NikkiCFC 8,516]

Again, just do with Josh and Hato what Barca did with Cubarsi. Both top talents. Put them straight in the fire. Yes, they will make mistakes but in a year they'll be 80m worth players, basically where is Colwill now. If we get now expensive CB what happens with them and when Colwill is back?

[LAM09 7,091]

8 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

Again, just do with Josh and Hato what Barca did with Cubarsi. Both top talents. Put them straight in the fire. Yes, they will make mistakes but in a year they'll be 80m worth players, basically where is Colwill now. If we get now expensive CB what happens with them and when Colwill is back?

Are people just forgetting Anselmino is here and fit?

There was a lot of promise surrounding him prior to signing, so why not use him?

[Pizy 19,280]

38 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

Again, just do with Josh and Hato what Barca did with Cubarsi. Both top talents. Put them straight in the fire. Yes, they will make mistakes but in a year they'll be 80m worth players, basically where is Colwill now. If we get now expensive CB what happens with them and when Colwill is back?

Sounds nice for sure. That would be great if it happened.

But the difference between us and Barca is that in La Liga they’re vastly superior to every opponent they play every week except for 1 or 2. They can afford to bed in younger players and still don’t really have to worry about finishing any lower than 3rd every season.

We go into the season with some learner drivers in defense who are making a bunch of mistakes as they develop could see us finishing like 7th or something.

For Barca, UCL football is never really under threat. 

[Stats 7,227]

12 hours ago, TheHulk said:

3 goals in the Championship, Omari had more and went for less. Bournemouth always buying players from Liverpool for inflated prices.

That is more down to us then for selling him for a lower fee and not holding out for more. I thought we sold him on the cheap considering the season he had in the Championship and his potential, however we included a sell-on clause. With Doak, however his injury was cut short, however you would see how highly Middlesbrough fans rated him and some thought he was the best player in the league itself. £25m for a good British talent from a major club is not a lot these days. He has a lot of potential, assuming he stays fit and Bournemouth have a lot of money spend after their outgoings.

[NikkiCFC 8,516]

55 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

Are people just forgetting Anselmino is here and fit?

There was a lot of promise surrounding him prior to signing, so why not use him?

If he's the real deal, why not? But I think Josh and Hato are especially world class potential. Last thing we want is someone like City take Josh and we have another KDB situation. 

27 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Sounds nice for sure. That would be great if it happened.

But the difference between us and Barca is that in La Liga they’re vastly superior to every opponent they play every week except for 1 or 2. They can afford to bed in younger players and still don’t really have to worry about finishing any lower than 3rd every season.

We go into the season with some learner drivers in defense who are making a bunch of mistakes as they develop could see us finishing like 7th or something.

For Barca, UCL football is never really under threat. 

Not saying they should start every game but there's definitely a place. We still have experienced players in Tosin and Chalobah. Imagine Fofana will start soon when ready. Regarding Barca yes valid points but still it's possible. Lewis situation in City is similar. 

[Blue Armour 4,721]

17 hours ago, Nero said:

 

These are the little things that worry me. Manager wants one thing. Club seemingly has sometbing else in mind. 

When they refused to reinforce in the winter window, we struggled. In the end, top 4 was secured after the late season comeback.

I understand the club's predicament in this case though. A new CB was probably not in their minds. Especially if they're banking on the likes of Badiashile and Fofana to reach top levels.

[Reddish-Blue 2,677]

34 minutes ago, Blue Armour said:

These are the little things that worry me. Manager wants one thing. Club seemingly has sometbing else in mind. 

When they refused to reinforce in the winter window, we struggled. In the end, top 4 was secured after the late season comeback.

I understand the club's predicament in this case though. A new CB was probably not in their minds. Especially if they're banking on the likes of Badiashile and Fofana to reach top levels.

Also, Veiga is still a Chelsea player...and a talented young CB....but for whatever reason, he won't play for the club again. 

[Reddish-Blue 2,677]

1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said:

Lewis situation in City is similar. 

Isn't Lewis being sold to Forest?   

[OhForAGreavsie 6,127]

3 hours ago, LAM09 said:

Are people just forgetting Anselmino is here and fit?

There was a lot of promise surrounding him prior to signing, so why not use him?

Maresca isn't forgetting him and Maresca wants a new CB. This tells us something.

Whether that something is a judgement on Aaron's level of play or his level of experience is a matter for speculation but I'm disappointed that Enso has gone public with his frustration. I know he's a pretty straight talking bloke, but I don't see what good it does to cast doubt on his existing players and on his relationship with the board. 

Edited August 16, 2025 by OhForAGreavsie

[Reddish-Blue 2,677]

2 hours ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

Maresca isn't forgetting him and Maresca wants a new CB. This tells us something.

Whether that something is a judgement on Aaron's level of play or his level of experience is a matter for speculation but I'm disappointed that Enso has gone public with his frustration. I know he's a pretty straight talking bloke, but I don't see what good it does to cast doubt on his existing players and on his relationship with the board. 

I doubt Aaron was signed to be thrown into the first team....seemed more like a loan/develop opportunity at the time.  

Josh is likely to get minutes as the backup defender this season, I don't see Aaron playing much, maybe in an early round cup game here and there. 

I don't mind Maresca giving his thoughts because getting Simons/Garnacho won't be as big a game changer as having a quality CB lead the defense.   Colwill getting that injury is horrible timing. 

Edited August 16, 2025 by Reddish-Blue
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[Vesper 31,110]

8 hours ago, Reddish-Blue said:

As per Plettigoal on twitter: 

[@Plettigoal] Piero Hincapié has a release clause in his contract, valid this summer. Been told the clause is worth around €60m for the 23-y/o top centre-back

It would be awesome if we could get him, seems like Spurs are super keen on him. 

Was not impressed with him