LARulz
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feck sake. The one time I actually get slightly invested in transfer muppetry I am left feeling disappointed
None of you cnuts slitting your wrists now get to celebrate when we do sign him.
It's incredible how my opinion and personal feelings on the "will he won't he" debate is so easily and heavily influenced by posts on here!
Last night I was totally convinced we were signing him. Not only by what I had read but by the fact that it just made sense. One post saying that he's close to signing a new contract and I've totally changed my mind, now agreeing that it was always the logical choice and its clear he was just allowing the rumours to grow to strengthen his position at Barca.
I'm not even joking!
barcastuff (@barcastuff) tweeted at 7:20 PM on Fri, Jun 21, 2013:
Thiago's entourage denies personal terms have been agreed with Man United. Still considering future, although almost made his mind up [rac1]
Thiago Alcantara has been informed by Barcelona they plan to sell him.
RAC-1 says Barca officials have told the midfielder they are making him available this summer.
Thiago is a top target for Manchester City, while Manchester United andPSG are also being linked. http://www.tribalfootball.com/artic...et-thiago-they-plan-sell-3959137#.UcSqjYO9KSN
Summary in graph format
all speculation based on assumption, it wont happenA number of Barca staff members have made it clear that the club isn't going the extra mile to keep Thiago; instead, they've bemoaned his supposed lack of patience, and also stated that "the ball is in his court" (showing that they feel they've gone as far as they can with negotiations). Rather than being proactive, they seem resigned to losing the player. In short, it's still on.
all speculation based on assumption, it wont happen
Still speculation based on interpretation and assumptionThe comments from Barca staff, including Tito Vilanova & Sandro Rosell, were all public statements.
Public speculation.Still speculation based on interpretation and assumption
The comments from Barca staff, including Tito Vilanova & Sandro Rosell, were all public statements.
Still speculation based on interpretation and assumption
There's definitely something going on, Steve. I'd just be shocked if they let such a talented kid go without a fight.
where did i say he would stay at Barca, please show me my quote. You just dreamt that up, assumption and speculation at work. You just provided a great example.Ok then...What - and where - is your justification for stating that Thiago will stay at Barca?
Manchester United @UnitedChat 57s
United coach Moyes has spoken with Barcelona midfielder Thiago & the player has been promised he'll be a starter at United. [sport]#mufc
There's definitely something going on, Steve. I'd just be shocked if they let such a talented kid go without a fight.
Exactly plus this pace thing is overrated for central midfielders. Some of the best CMs are not quick at all - Xavi, Pirlo, Scholes, Alonso, Busquets, De Rossi, etc. And in my opinion Thiago looks faster than the ones I mentioned.Reading that makes you wonder if they have actually ever seen him play. He isn't slow by any means, isn't the fastest player out there but for center midfield standards, he is pretty quick. I don't think any center mid would come up favourably speed wise when compared to Ramires.
where did i say he would stay at Barca, please show me my quote. You just dreamt that up, assumption and speculation at work. You just provided a great example.
Exactly plus this pace thing is overrated for central midfielders. Some of the best CMs are not quick at all - Xavi, Pirlo, Scholes, Alonso, Busquets, De Rossi, etc. And in my opinion Thiago looks faster than the ones I mentioned.
where did i say he would stay at Barca, please show me my quote. You just dreamt that up, assumption and speculation at work. You just provided a great example.
hang on, he stated that I stated he was staying at Barca. here is his quote "Ok then...What - and where - is your justification for stating that Thiago will stay at Barca?"What a dick you are. He made a statement based on actual public statements from Rosell etc. You claimed it was 'assumption and speculation'. Now, when someone has corrected you, you're getting all huffy and defensive.
No need to get feisty, eh?!Why bother posting tweets referring to newspaper gossip stories already posted?