Forget us signing any superstars!

[redwien]

very good

[rage]

this american talks too much.

[El Jefecito]

this american talks too much.

In general, there is way too much talk going on. I feel like going into hiding for 4 weeks and seeing what the situation is like then.

Isn't that what Red Al has done?

[The Glove]

this american talks too much.

Alternatively, would you be happy if they didnt talk at all?

[El Jefecito]

Alternatively, would you be happy if they didnt talk at all?

Frequency is unimportant, all we want is the right message.

[The Glove]

Frequency is unimportant, all we want is the right message.

True, but if they didnt speak, would that send out a better message?


It seems to me at the minute they cant really do right for wrong. They come out in the press and try to reassure us, yet they get slammed for talking to much, yet I know that if they had said **** all they would be slammed for that very reason.

[El Jefecito]

True, but if they didnt speak, would that send out a better message?


It seems to me at the minute they cant really do right for wrong. They come out in the press and try to reassure us, yet they get slammed for talking to much, yet I know that if they had said **** all they would be slammed for that very reason.

True, it's a no win. Hicks however gave a specific timeline for some signings. That was very niave on his part. As long as they stick to the "We'll support Rafa" message. I'm prepared to give them the time to do it right.

[The Glove]

He may well have learnt from that.

After reading Gillett in the Echo tonight, I am reassured. He's basically said, ground sorted, securing our players is sorted so now we'll sort out the signings. Sounds good enough to me. Mainly because I dont give a **** about the ins and outs of his, Hicks, Parrys, Rafas and Mary the tea womans relationship so longs as it all comes together on the pitch.

[AFII]

Whats all this phase 2 bollox.

That implies we couldn't start buying players until we'd re-signed our best best on long contracts.

whats up with us, can't we sign new players at the same time as we are re-signing our current ones on long term contracts. Or is this just more American bull **** to justify the chronic lack of t/fer action.

I know which I think.

Maybe it's because Rafa wanted to know who is staying. If Alonso for example had refused to sign a new deal then Rafa would have to change his targets and add a replacement for Alonso to the list and no one knows how much he would cost.