Barry

[DHSC]

[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=33928.msg880517#msg880517 date=1243956055]
[quote author=DHSC link=topic=33928.msg880510#msg880510 date=1243954153]
So has Barry signed for Citeh yet?
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He's having a medical tonight.

£11m is the price.
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I wonder what kind of formation Citeh will play next season.

 

[Atlas]

[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=33928.msg880507#msg880507 date=1243954004]
[quote author=Asim link=topic=33928.msg880501#msg880501 date=1243953249]
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=33928.msg880413#msg880413 date=1243944414]
This kinda blows a big gaping hole into the SCM Boardroom Inner Sactuary We know What's Going On Behind The Scenes And We're Gonna Give Rafa An Online Raping For It doesn't it?

What with Rafa repeating ad nauseum that he wants Alonso to stay, and Barry being chatted up by some Arabs at Citeh, it's not really been a good start to the summer for the boys.

Fire away...
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I don't think the mods ever claims anything was 'set in stone' in fact they did quite the opposite to it.
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Oooooh So close. I thought for one minute every single solitary poster on scm was going to ignore that and leave it to fester as the cuntish, bitter little post it was. Ah well.
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As far as I can see some of the mods have had some information passed onto them from time to time, some has been true and others complete shite (much like what is printed in the papers) they commented on what they have heard, boo hoo. None of them said it was gospel, I am greatful for any 'insider' information passed on, I won't take it as the truth and I won't call anyone a cunt if it turns out to be shite

 

[Bob Loblaw]

[quote author=Anita link=topic=33928.msg880519#msg880519 date=1243956304]
[quote author=Ryan link=topic=33928.msg880413#msg880413 date=1243944414]
This kinda blows a big gaping hole into the SCM Boardroom Inner Sactuary We know What's Going On Behind The Scenes And We're Gonna Give Rafa An Online Raping For It doesn't it?

What with Rafa repeating ad nauseum that he wants Alonso to stay, and Barry being chatted up by some Arabs at Citeh, it's not really been a good start to the summer for the boys.

Fire away...
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That's totally unnecessary, obviously they're just going on what they've heard. And I, for one, appreciate it when people share information, and I'm guessing it's posts like this that make the mods reluctant to share.

Like with any 'insider info', you have to take it with a pinch of salt, it's not set in stone.
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In Ryans defense I think his issue wasn't with the info being supplied but rather that some people used the information as a slight against Rafa without it being proven fact

Not that I give a shit one way or the other, just clearing that one point up

 

[SaintGeorge67]

So does this mean Javi Martinez is coming to Liverpool then?

 

[Jürgen4PM]

Gareth Barry Has Medical At Manchester City - Report
The midfielder's move north has edged a considerable step closer...
2 Jun 2009 16:23:57

Gareth Barry's somewhat surprising move to Manchester City has taken another decisive move forward this afternoon, as Sky Sports News is reporting that the England international is set to undergo a medical this afternoon.

Should that run as smoothly as anticipated, then the broadcaster understands that it is likely that Barry will be confirmed as a Manchester City player within the next 48 hours, after a fee, reported to be £11 million, has been agreed between the clubs.

The only possible snag that might delay the switch is the England's squad's lengthy flight out to Kazakhstan for their forthcoming World Cup qualifier.

Villa manager Martin O'Neill is yet to speak publicly about the deal, though the thought of such a talismanic player departing to a club who didn't qualify for European competition cannot sit easily with the Northern Irishman, who has in the past insisted that he had no problem with the player leaving for a club in the Champions League.

City, of course, are backed by the fantastic wealth of the Abu Dhabi Group, and this is unlikely to be the Citizens last piece of business in a summer where the scope of their ambition may become truly clear.

 

[Atlas]

[quote author=SaintGeorge67 link=topic=33928.msg880528#msg880528 date=1243956898]

So does this mean Javi Martinez is coming to Liverpool then?
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I'm thinking Barry probably felt he could no longer stay at Villa and turned towards Liverpool, with Rafa and Xabi insistant he isn't going anywhere then Barry may well have had his head turned by other clubs and the offer of billions of pounds at City. Rafa still needs a replacement for Lucas though as it is pretty much the 3 players for the 2 positions at the moment with Stevie becoming less of a central midfield player for us.

 

[DHSC]

It really is a strange deal.

All of the cash in the world and you sign...

Gareth Barry?

I wonder how the City fans are feeling now.

 

[DHSC]

I'm thinking Barry probably felt he could no longer stay at Villa and turned towards Liverpool, with Rafa and Xabi insistant he isn't going anywhere then Barry may well have had his head turned by other clubs and the offer of billions of pounds at City. Rafa still needs a replacement for Lucas though as it is pretty much the 3 players for the 2 positions at the moment with Stevie becoming less of a central midfield player for us.

I have not seen one single report linking Lucas to anyone else unfortunately.

 

[rebel23]

I'm surprised if he ends up there, it's a huge mistake for him sadly and it doesn't look good saying he'll only go for CL football.

it strikes me as a move for all the wrong reasons, like Owen not being patient when Newcastle came in for him when he was at Madrid.

 

[Sunny]

Yes but come on, really, what TRULY counts to todays modern footballer ?


KER-CHING !!

££££$$$$$$

 

[Atlas]

[quote author=DHSC link=topic=33928.msg880535#msg880535 date=1243957186]
It really is a strange deal.

All of the cash in the world and you sign...

Gareth Barry?

I wonder how the City fans are feeling now.
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All the cash in the world means jack right about now, they offered Kaka loads and he still didn't care. They should continue to buy good premiership players over the next season or two and push themselves into a champ league space then 'bigger' players heads will be turned.

 

[Jürgen4PM]

[quote author=DHSC link=topic=33928.msg880523#msg880523 date=1243956517]
[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=33928.msg880517#msg880517 date=1243956055]
[quote author=DHSC link=topic=33928.msg880510#msg880510 date=1243954153]
So has Barry signed for Citeh yet?
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He's having a medical tonight.

£11m is the price.
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I wonder what kind of formation Citeh will play next season.
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God knows mate. The only thing that looks certain though, is that they're going to have a very decent squad to choose from.

 

[Atlas]

[quote author=DHSC link=topic=33928.msg880537#msg880537 date=1243957284]

I'm thinking Barry probably felt he could no longer stay at Villa and turned towards Liverpool, with Rafa and Xabi insistant he isn't going anywhere then Barry may well have had his head turned by other clubs and the offer of billions of pounds at City. Rafa still needs a replacement for Lucas though as it is pretty much the 3 players for the 2 positions at the moment with Stevie becoming less of a central midfield player for us.

I have not seen one single report linking Lucas to anyone else unfortunately.
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Wasn't there something about a money plus Lucas for Forlan? don't know how accurate it was though

 

[DHSC]

I'm somewhat disappointed if he signs, I would think that a midfield of Masch, Xabi and Barry would be pretty formidable.

 

[rebel23]

[quote author=DHSC link=topic=33928.msg880537#msg880537 date=1243957284]

I'm thinking Barry probably felt he could no longer stay at Villa and turned towards Liverpool, with Rafa and Xabi insistant he isn't going anywhere then Barry may well have had his head turned by other clubs and the offer of billions of pounds at City. Rafa still needs a replacement for Lucas though as it is pretty much the 3 players for the 2 positions at the moment with Stevie becoming less of a central midfield player for us.

I have not seen one single report linking Lucas to anyone else unfortunately.
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Why is that unfortunate? we want players who are committed and determined to be a Liverpool player, Lucas has shown that. Barry hasn't, so that's that. I would honestly rather have Lucas and hopefully we can develop him into the player we need rather than embarass ourselves trying to outbid City. it's very hard trying to sign players these days.

 

[Rosco]

[quote author=Sunny link=topic=33928.msg880539#msg880539 date=1243957392]
Yes but come on, really, what TRULY counts to todays modern footballer ?


KER-CHING !!

££££$$$$$$


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That and ego.

 

[Sunny]

[quote author=Rosco link=topic=33928.msg880547#msg880547 date=1243957760]
[quote author=Sunny link=topic=33928.msg880539#msg880539 date=1243957392]
Yes but come on, really, what TRULY counts to todays modern footballer ?


KER-CHING !!

££££$$$$$$


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That and ego.
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One nicely develops the other Ross.

 

[Atlas]

[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=33928.msg880545#msg880545 date=1243957707]
[quote author=DHSC link=topic=33928.msg880537#msg880537 date=1243957284]

I'm thinking Barry probably felt he could no longer stay at Villa and turned towards Liverpool, with Rafa and Xabi insistant he isn't going anywhere then Barry may well have had his head turned by other clubs and the offer of billions of pounds at City. Rafa still needs a replacement for Lucas though as it is pretty much the 3 players for the 2 positions at the moment with Stevie becoming less of a central midfield player for us.

I have not seen one single report linking Lucas to anyone else unfortunately.
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Why is that unfortunate? we want players who are committed and determined to be a Liverpool player, Lucas has shown that. Barry hasn't, so that's that. I would honestly rather have Lucas and hopefully we can develop him into the player we need rather than embarass ourselves trying to outbid City. it's very hard trying to sign players these days.


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It's unfortunate cos Lucas isn't very good? Committed and determined does not equal a success.
'Hopefully develop Lucas' so until then we keep our fingers crossed and not buy another player?

 

[DHSC]

[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=33928.msg880545#msg880545 date=1243957707]
[quote author=DHSC link=topic=33928.msg880537#msg880537 date=1243957284]

I'm thinking Barry probably felt he could no longer stay at Villa and turned towards Liverpool, with Rafa and Xabi insistant he isn't going anywhere then Barry may well have had his head turned by other clubs and the offer of billions of pounds at City. Rafa still needs a replacement for Lucas though as it is pretty much the 3 players for the 2 positions at the moment with Stevie becoming less of a central midfield player for us.

I have not seen one single report linking Lucas to anyone else unfortunately.
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Why is that unfortunate? we want players who are committed and determined to be a Liverpool player, Lucas has shown that. Barry hasn't, so that's that. I would honestly rather have Lucas and hopefully we can develop him into the player we need rather than embarass ourselves trying to outbid City. it's very hard trying to sign players these days.


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He doesnt exactly fill me with alot of confidence rebel. He has heart but he doesnt seem to have the strength to play in the Premiership. If we want to win the league we can't carry a single player.

 

[DHSC]

[quote author=Sunny link=topic=33928.msg880548#msg880548 date=1243957830]
[quote author=Rosco link=topic=33928.msg880547#msg880547 date=1243957760]
[quote author=Sunny link=topic=33928.msg880539#msg880539 date=1243957392]
Yes but come on, really, what TRULY counts to todays modern footballer ?


KER-CHING !!

££££$$$$$$


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That and ego.
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One nicely develops the other Ross.
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I want ego too, and what comes before it.

 

[rebel23]

[quote author=Asim link=topic=33928.msg880549#msg880549 date=1243957840]
[quote author=rebel23 link=topic=33928.msg880545#msg880545 date=1243957707]
[quote author=DHSC link=topic=33928.msg880537#msg880537 date=1243957284]

I'm thinking Barry probably felt he could no longer stay at Villa and turned towards Liverpool, with Rafa and Xabi insistant he isn't going anywhere then Barry may well have had his head turned by other clubs and the offer of billions of pounds at City. Rafa still needs a replacement for Lucas though as it is pretty much the 3 players for the 2 positions at the moment with Stevie becoming less of a central midfield player for us.

I have not seen one single report linking Lucas to anyone else unfortunately.
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Why is that unfortunate? we want players who are committed and determined to be a Liverpool player, Lucas has shown that. Barry hasn't, so that's that. I would honestly rather have Lucas and hopefully we can develop him into the player we need rather than embarass ourselves trying to outbid City. it's very hard trying to sign players these days.


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It's unfortunate cos Lucas isn't very good? Committed and determined does not equal a success.
'Hopefully develop Lucas' so until then we keep our fingers crossed and not buy another player?
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being committed and determined is very important quality, look at Quaresma for example talented player but no committment so he's not going to be a top player. whatever you think, Lucas can still improve with time and coaching i'm sure Benitez feels that.

 

[Tal]

I can see some sense in it for Barry at this point. If our, and the reported Arsenal, interest has now cooled a move to Man City will, I speculate, give him more money, a guaranteed first team place (in a World Cup year) and an easier season (potentially) than the one he'd face at Villa when having to play in the Europa League. Also, the prospect of CL footy the season after next would appear to be higher with Man City than Villa. At his age that's perhaps as good as it's going to get if a Top 4 side is not competing for his signature.

 

[rage]

city need a new manager before they can break into the top 4 regardless of who they buy. if hughes starts as manage next season there will be no champions league for barry at city the season after next.

 

[rebel23]

then a foreign manager comes in and doesn't fancy Barry and signs Pirlo or someone better.

 

[Rory Fitzgerald]

You strive to make the CL and give it a right good go but just fall short.

Now you are agreeing to sell 'once-your-long-standing-captain' to a rival that will be picking up the 'challenging-for-CL-spot' baton.

Whilst £11mln is not to be sniffed at, its a killer for Villa reputationally, they cant sell the possibility of CL football to a prospective signing and keep a straight face.

 

[barrymac20]

Barry signed for city for around 12 mill. Glad that was sorted out quickly.

 

[Skullflower]

city will have a very impressive first team come next season.

 

[manwithnoname]

What the fuck is DHSC on about?

How are City fans feeling?

Overjoyed that quality players like Tevez and Barry are even *considering* signing for their shitty fucking loser club because a load of monied oil arabs own it?

 

[Sven]

Hopefully this will mean that Alonso rumours are not true. Althought I still think we need a new central midfielder.

 

[manwithnoname]

Lucas is shit, by the way