Should they update every hour?
Eric Bailly | BBC say signing is imminent
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Should they update every hour?
Calm before the storm mate.
Absolutely. Woodward is clearly dithering.
This would be appreciated. Would liven twitter up nicely.
When can we start GPS tracking his private jet?
I must admit I don't know a thing about him.
Can someone educate me, is he any good?
Can someone educate me, is he any good?
How do you say his name? Is it really as simple as Eric Bailly (Bale - e). I have a feeling that his name sounds nothing like how I imagine it's said..
A highlights clip I watched had it down as "bay-ee"
You need to show some respect mate! It might not seem important to you but they're representing their countries. I'm sure Rashford would tell you to piss off if you started whining about him going to play for England.
It's just the way it is and we should just deal with it. It's not the player's fault and the clubs should not be putting pressure on them when asked to represent their countries no more so than the European players. I'm sure they understand that they might lose their place but that is their choice and the risk they take.
Shouldn't even be an issue. If Bailly's good enough then sign him.
He said nothing wrong and didn't disrespected anyone.
It's ridiculous that the ACON is played every two years. I think it's a bit of a problem that it's played in January, but you can't get around that and obviously Africa has to have their own continental tournament. But it should be a 4 year cycle like the World Cup or the Euro.
That could be due to the fact that they're La Liga presenters who are Spanish and therefore pronounce two L's together as y.
He is from Ivory Coast, it's "Bayee".
Ok. Now breathe. Better?
fecking hell, this forum has got some of the most ridiculously over the top posters around at times.
In fact, im not even sure you remember when, and how often, the ACON takes place because almost everything you've said is utterly, completely, irrelevant.
I think you need to show some respect mate!
I think you need to go for a walk or something!
My brother actually lives with one of Rashfords ex-roomates. If I really wanted to I could probably test that theory.
Oh, my bad.
I think a lot of people on this forum need to show some respect! I can't believe the lack of respect at times! It's really disrespectful!
That's how the Spanish would say it but I think we'll have to wait and hear it from him.
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Ah OK. I wasn't sure if it would be that clear cut.
True however through club need to take that in consideration and weight whether it's worth the hassle of losing a player in such crucial part of season. I believe saf once said that the African cup was the reason why he didn't buy alot of African players in the first place
Are you for real?
Yup it should be every 4 years for sure. I have no idea why it is every 2 years
I totally see why clubs take the tournament under consideration before signing African players. Although ultimately if they are good enough they need to accept it as part of the package
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Whatever man! Why is it a problem that the guy's gonna be playing for the Cup of Nations??
Because he'd be gone a month mid season, and who knows if he'd be fit after that. That's a pretty valid concern
He could be missing 6 weeks and we don't know what kind of shape he'd be in when he returns.
Simples...fecking don't sign him then! close thread!
Is that a serious question?
Yep. Close thread. Or, you know, continue to discuss the positives and negatives of the situation, which happens in every thread on the internet, ever.
Was think the same. Is the ACON next season?
That's a fair point.
The AFCON does a lot for improving infrastructure in a lot of African stadiums as well as improve local tourism and economy plus put African players on an international stage that can better their careers.
It's no where near as glamorous or even cared about as much as the EURO's or WC, so to compete and generate anywhere near as much money it needs to happen more frequently.
It just seems really badly intergrated. Change it to every 4 years and then combine it with one of the 2 week long international windows in European club football and maybe shift it a week or two earlier in the calender and yoi could keep disruption to a minimum.
I assume its every two years to try and enhance the profile of African football? But its a shame because it has the opposite effect.
I'm just saying we all know it comes with the territory. So we either sign him knowing he's going to be missing and make provision for it or steer well clear.
It will be organized in Gabon.
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