on January 21, 2026, 11:30 am, in reply to "Yeah, City and England's situations and requirements are completely different to EFC's..."
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...which is exactly why certain clubs ask/pay completely different sums of money for players - "market value" is relative to the situation they're in.
At City a fully fit Grealish might be an option from the bench, at Everton he's a guaranteed starter - it's not a valid comparison. Previous Message
because they can afford to spend 120 million on potential. and if this 120 doesnt work they can do it again and again and again.
as for tuchel
couldnt manage mane. couldnt manage mbappe. cant manage bellingham. doesnt favour foden. even harry kane is only played when it suits. Previous Message
I'm saying I wouldn't be mortgaging our future on him
He's had a positive effect as a loan signing but that's it
We can't afford to be breaking our pay structure for a 30 year old who is picking up more and more injuries
And yes, I probably would like to see a player who is more direct
Why do you think City have got rid and replaced him with Doku and Semenyo ?
Why is Tuchel not interested in him ? Previous Message
behind fernandes and cherki
not bad for a slow coach
bottom line for me is he doesnt give the ball away, draws 2 or 3 players from the other team and is the most fouled player on 58.
waste of space him. Previous Message
on a free loan
a proven international
a winner
over to you Jez!
the impact he has had on teh squad/ team is similar to james for the short time we had him. everyone just wants to show him they are on his level- they play better.
but either way I am all ears on who we should have got. and name names dont give characteristics... Previous Message
He's been injury prone the last few years
31 in Sept
We can't be offering £150k+ a week and giving away 3 or 4 year contracts
If we paid £20m for him and gave him a 3 year contract on £200k/week that's a £50m outlay with no sell on value
Its not the best use of £50m for a club like ours
I'd rather see some pace on the left hand side
He's not exactly pulled up any trees in the last couple of months has he ? Previous Message
I hope he goes nowhere and we sign him
up. Previous Message
can we cancel the loan? Surely there’s an injury related clause in the contract. Previous Message
Could be multiple bones broken in foot.
Happened in training today, non contact(?)
At least 3 months out but need to wait for swelling to subside and then scans to be sure.
Gutted.
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