I demand a Bible chapter on the intricacies of grammar, spelling and puntuation.
Surely more fun than sitting around waiting for news on this!
Surely more fun than sitting around waiting for news on this!
Robin van Persie
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Easily the most interesting thing about this thread (to me anyway...) is how often people use the construction [will + verb] to describe things they envision Van Persie doing at United. For example:
I'm surprise they don't use would, or another modal like might or could. It seems to have taken at least one other poster aback too:
I can't work out whether they're foreign, or whether it's symptomatic of the sheer level of hope in the transfer forum.
Probably the latter. I'm foreign, but was taken aback after posting "Welbeck will learn a lot playing with [Ronney and RvP]".
Thought about editing it, but couldn't be bothered.
Not sure if it's been posted, too many pages today but a good interview with Van Gaal on SSN, where he talks about VP coming to him to talk about staying/going.
'I had the conversation and it was unbelievable. A great and high level, not only at a human side, but also in the football vision. It was one of the best meetings I've had with an individual player.'
'I think the player always has to decide for himself. When he wants, he can ask me for advice, but then I'll speak to him, not to you.'
A bit that interested me at the bottom was 'Asked whether it was important that the forward decided his future sooner rather than later, the former Barcelona boss added: 'Yes, of course. But it's for the English clubs, and Arsenal of course, to decide.'
So are there 2 or more PL clubs seriously in for him after all? Or a nothing statement? ClubS AND Arsenal. Has he slipped by making out that VP talked to him about more than just United being interested? I thought City were out of it.
Good to see he's giving it so much thought though, it can hardly be just for money reasons if he's deliberating so much. Shows a good attitude and a thirst for success rather than just the biggest paycheck. Otherwise he'd be gone by now.
'I had the conversation and it was unbelievable. A great and high level, not only at a human side, but also in the football vision. It was one of the best meetings I've had with an individual player.'
'I think the player always has to decide for himself. When he wants, he can ask me for advice, but then I'll speak to him, not to you.'
A bit that interested me at the bottom was 'Asked whether it was important that the forward decided his future sooner rather than later, the former Barcelona boss added: 'Yes, of course. But it's for the English clubs, and Arsenal of course, to decide.'
So are there 2 or more PL clubs seriously in for him after all? Or a nothing statement? ClubS AND Arsenal. Has he slipped by making out that VP talked to him about more than just United being interested? I thought City were out of it.
Good to see he's giving it so much thought though, it can hardly be just for money reasons if he's deliberating so much. Shows a good attitude and a thirst for success rather than just the biggest paycheck. Otherwise he'd be gone by now.
I wish my meetings were that good, one can dream.
fair enoughIt's not actually incorrect, I don't think. We don't have a future tense in English - the will construction is modal, like would, could etc., and often signifies a strong prediction. So I guess it's apt in a situation where you really, really think something's going to happen.
Of course, that can easily be a situation where you end up really, really disappointed.
I just wish the saga would end one way or another.
I'm just waiting for some twat to do a Hitler reacts to Man Utd signing Van Persie video. 
Oh yeah, it would be so tedious if someone had actually done that and you hadn't just complained about it before it even happened
It's not actually incorrect, I don't think. We don't have a future tense in English - the will construction is modal, like would, could etc., and often signifies a strong prediction. So I guess it's apt in a situation where you really, really think something's going to happen.
Of course, that can easily be a situation where you end up really, really disappointed.
Indeed, I'm sure storey and Gillespie would have a field day with us if this doesn't happen. They may even enjoy that more than RvP staying at Arsenal
Wow. He must have really blown Van Gaal's mind in that meeting. I imagine he's going to resign any day now and devote his life to spiritual awareness.
Indeed, I'm sure storey and Gillespie would have a field day with us if this doesn't happen. They may even enjoy that more than RvP staying at Arsenal
Nearest thing to a trophy for them as the Emirates cup was cancelled.
What's that? Crufts?
A whole day and no new news?
Is it off??
The calm before the storm. Believe.
A whole day and no new news?
Is it off??
no...what else can the twits say? We won't hear anything until it's resolved.
We would have the two best forwards in the premier league if we signed RVP.
It is unreal.
The Berbatov deal was big but this deal is a bit bigger. Will probably be regarded as our best ever attacking force, and yes I include players like Yorke, Solskjaer, Cole and Sheringham in that equation!
It is unreal.
The Berbatov deal was big but this deal is a bit bigger. Will probably be regarded as our best ever attacking force, and yes I include players like Yorke, Solskjaer, Cole and Sheringham in that equation!
United for the Quadruple!
Exactly, it beggars belief that people actually believe the best way to conduct a transfer negotiation is to instantly agree to whatever the asking might be.
Arsenal's 'official' asking price will be set higher than what they truly expect to receive and our offers will be less than what we are truly happy to pay. It's not rocket science, it's basic salesmanship.
Now, if we pull out of negotiations because we are only willing to go to, say, £18m when Arsenal want £20m then that would be insane. I suspect the offer and asking price are further apart than that though.
SSN Update: No change on RVP the longer it drags on the more
likely he will stay an Arsenal player they say.
likely he will stay an Arsenal player they say.
You don't say.
Sky Bet odds
Robin Van Persie to sign for in Summer 2012 Transfer Window
Manchester Utd1/10
Manchester City9/2
Juventus9/2
PSG12/1
AC Milan16/1
Barcelona16/1
Real Madrid16/1
Robin Van Persie to sign for in Summer 2012 Transfer Window
Manchester Utd1/10
Manchester City9/2
Juventus9/2
PSG12/1
AC Milan16/1
Barcelona16/1
Real Madrid16/1
Means nothing, odds are lowered depending on how many people are lumping money on it. They must have made an absolute killing with some of the transfer rumours (that they help fuel) over the years.
Tevez/Ronaldo/Rooney/ Nani was better, imo. In terms of true talent and attacking possiblities, those 4 are outrageous.
Some shit odds there.
90% Man Utd
22% City
22% Juve
8% PSG
6% Milan
6% Barca
6% RM
158% book before you even add in him staying put.
Deal done. Official site. feck yes .
Holy crap we signed RvP.
Its done!!!!
Finally
Cocks out
YEESSSSSs!!!!
feck me, we got him!
Now I'm excited!
Now I'm excited!
£24m for a 29 year old striker with a terrible injury record as Javi Martinez joins Bayern... Ugh
He's on his way!!
Story removed from official site. WTF?
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