Fernando Reges "The Octopus"

JP77 said:
I'm not even wasting my time on an argument so I'm not arguing otherwise. The point is that all this forum seems to be nowadays is everybody praising every other team and completely shitting on our own team like we're some pub side. City aren't fecking superior, you're acting like they're some mixture of classic Barca and current Bayern while we're Scunthorpe. City have been better than us this season, forgetting to take into account the massive changes we're currently going through which has basically unsettled the entire squad. They're performing better, they aren't a far superior team.
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Except that they are clearly a better side and the best side in the PL currently (by more than the table suggests).
 
Are there people really arguing that City (13 points clear and 30 more goals scored) aren't 'superior' to us.
 
Kid Cunto said:
They're a far superior team and pay more money, it's a non brainer in fairness. These player's have enough confidence in themselves to think they can break into a team that's signing them.
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And if he doesn't manage to break into the team, he'll still make a feck load of money anyway.
 
Red Hand Devil said:
Jesus man, you's fellas seem to be gettin Draxler & Vucinic in this window - thats great business & a great sign of intent. Fair play if they come off mate. Sick of hearing good players cant be acquired in this window - fecking nonsense!
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Fingers crossed really....

Vucinic is good short term option, but the injuries are piling up so we need to bring players in.

I would love it if we signed Draxler, but realistically it would be hard to do as Schalke are fighting for top 4 and are still in the CL I believe so I don't see why they would want to sell really... I would be living life if we did sign him though.
 
cesc's_mullet said:
Fingers crossed really....

Vucinic is good short term option, but the injuries are piling up so we need to bring players in.

I would love it if we signed Draxler, but realistically it would be hard to do as Schalke are fighting for top 4 and are still in the CL I believe so I don't see why they would want to sell really... I would be living life if we did sign him though.
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Seems to be well advanced with both players man. If thats the case - there's no turning back if the clubs choose to sell & the players are game...
 
Arruda said:
A 27 year old at his peak is too old?

I reckon there might be better players about, but I've always sold Moutinho here and he'd improve your midfield massively, that's about it. Surely will be too expensive, but then again I don't know what's going on at Monaco and what are their plans for the future. I wouldn't be overly surprised if it all falls down like a deck of cards relatively soon.
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Moutinho is a great player. I don't know why people still debate this. Always one of the bright spots for Portugal, and usually one of the best performers for Porto. Monaco is kind of a mess, and JOão is having a hard time there. But in my opinion would be brilliant for us.

Having said that, Moutinho won't be leaving his huge contract with Monaco anytime soon, and Fernando is very box to box. Strong and sprint fast, has very good awareness and can tackle the shit out. Would like him very much at United, and if he's choosen City, it will be sad.
 
Crap......I am friends with Fernando's sister in Brazil so if he ends up at City I will be extremely pissed off....City absolutely don't need Fernanado when they already have Fernandinho
 
Ringo 07 said:
Crap......I am friends with Fernando's sister in Brazil so if he ends up at City I will be extremely pissed off....City absolutely don't need Fernanado when they already have Fernandinho
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Yaya Sanogo?
 
For some reason, I thought it was made official that he'd join City in the Summer. Thought I saw it on BBC and all.

I must have just imagined it all. Still think he's City bound though.
 
What sort of player is he? I know he's a defensive midfielder, so say Toure leaves, are they really going to play with two defensive minded midfielders? That would be a negative approach to games. If Toure stays that'd either mean they are going to switch to a three man midfield or one of Yaya Toure, Fernandinho and Fernando will be a bench warmer.
 
I thought Fernando was out of contract? 15m is too much for him. He might have been a very decent option for free, but with the roumored fee I'm definately not bothered with him going to City.
 
Twigg said:
What sort of player is he? I know he's a defensive midfielder, so say Toure leaves, are they really going to play with two defensive minded midfielders? That would be a negative approach to games. If Toure stays that'd either mean they are going to switch to a three man midfield or one of Yaya Toure, Fernandinho and Fernando will be a bench warmer.
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Fernandinho's box-to-box and with more freedom could definitely be more influential, I think. It just gives them the option of playing a midfield three that can actually compete to at least a decent level against elite sides. Toure in a midfield two was just a disaster against the very best.
 
GloryHunter07 said:
Link?
Shame - we could still do with a destroyer
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No links that I can see, but Sky are reporting it and apparently Porto reported it to the Portuguese Stock Exchange.

Fernando as the anchor man with both Fernandinho and Toure as box-to-box is a scary thought.
 
I'm sure Rodwell and Garcia will have fun playing the odd Carling Cup game.
 
Brwned said:
Fernandinho's box-to-box and with more freedom could definitely be more influential, I think. It just gives them the option of playing a midfield three that can actually compete to at least a decent level against elite sides. Toure in a midfield two was just a disaster against the very best.
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I was going to suggest the same thing when I made the post, but I didn't wasn't 100% if Fernandinho was truly a box-to-box midfielder, because he's played a very defensive role this season. But if that's the case, do you think Fernandinho will be able to influence the team more if he is given the freedom to push further up the pitch?
 
Twigg said:
I was going to suggest the same thing when I made the post, but I didn't wasn't 100% if Fernandinho was truly a box-to-box midfielder, because he's played a very defensive role this season. But if that's the case, do you think Fernandinho will be able to influence the team more if he is given the freedom to push further up the pitch?
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I definitely think so but like you I've only really seen him for City so you can't be 100% sure. Looks to have the legs, skill and intelligence to do it but whether he has the character to step up and be the main midfielder in a title-winning side? Who knows.
 
Yep, it´s official 15 millions. He renewed with Porto but with the condition that he would leave this summer
 
Are they collecting well-rounded midfield power houses?
 
BBC saying it was announced to the stock exchange.Renties not hanging around.
 
Yep, with Yaya Toure, Fernandinho, Silva, Nasri, Rodwell, Garcia, Milner I can see why City were desperately in need of a midfielder that can play centrally.

£12 million is a good price though. Especially considering Porto are the masters at fleecing clubs for their players.
 
I don't think he'll improve them. Very specialized player that doesn't fit them at all in my opinion.
 
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