Ok, I've been travelling for the past 3 weeks and haven't really been in this thread. Sum up what cider did? Am I to assume that there is actual substance to the rumours or is it Caf silliness?
Thiago Alcantara | Signed for Bayern Munich
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He's an absolute cnut.
Definite substance to the rumours. Looks a likely move unless Barca convince him to stay. All the reports seem to suggest he really wants to leave though.
Cider made a fool of those who don't know Cider very well. Probably the recently promoted newbies, like me. DICK.
Seen the thread open, I thought that we have signed him. Disappointed 
I don't think Cider made a fool out of many people.
There were 2 types:
98%: People who knew what Cider was like and took it with a quarry full of salt, some played along others called him out.
2%: People that actually believed it.
Regarding the deal, I think it's basically done. We want the player, the player wants us, Barca have accepted that he wants to leave. All that needs to be done now is the official stuff to close the deal before the announcement.
So, what's new?
It's still not 11 PM
I was in the 2%, being a recently promoted newb, unaware of what Cider's posting history is like. I believed he knew a girl in Glazer HQ
I feel so used.
This was some subtle admin WUM closing and opening the thread again like this... 
It's just strange that it's taking so long.
Basically he did the old joke that's been done thousands of times, thinking it would be original, 'cool' and funny. Of course quite a few amazingly fell for it and were having a meltdown come 11 today.
My interest still leans towards Strootman a bit more. Still don't think we'll see any announcements before Moyes is officially in, which is next week on Monday. July should be a good period. I'd expect a couple of transfer announcements and then we've got our pre-season tour starting on the 13th too.
It's really not
It's not. Transfer usually take a lot longer than this.
Well what's the hold up if it really is as close as many believe?
The point I'm making is the deal isn't as straightforward and definite as many believe, otherwise it would've been done by now IMO.
Well we're back in and nothing has changed .... And the point was?
Only that Cider actually just got that from news from the media reported almost 24 hours before he did.
Cider is not Thiago people...
If the Cider talk continues will the thread be closed again?
If the tread continues will Cider be closed again?
Seen the thread open, I thought that we have signed him. Disappointed
me too..i was hoping for a picture of him covered with a white sheet a la De Gea .
Kagawa was in the bag on the 5th and it still took until 22nd to announce his transfer last year. Be patient muppets, the fruit will be sweet.
Article by Andy Mitten
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Reluctant?
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/pitchside-europe/thiago-set-most-reluctant-red-202501778.html
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Reluctant?
No the second phase of Admin response will be time outs for naughty posters.
Dwayne is trolling everyone. Closing the thread until further developments, then it gets opened again for no reason. Result, hundreds of disappointed Muppets. It was a masterstroke, Doc. Pure genius.
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He's never stated a desire to leave? Then what have the past 6 days been all about? If he didn't want to leave, he'd have said so.
I think it is obvious that Thiago would rather stay at Barcelona if he was a regular starter there. Luckily, he's not.
It's always easy being an outsider. If I was a fan of some other team and would have seen so many reports on all papers and websites, I would have assumed that the deal is all but done and Thiago will join United. But as fan of United, it's hard to believe.
Reluctant makes it seem like we're dragging him here kicking and screaming (slight exaggeration).
Didn't he say himself that his dream is not to succeed at Barca but to succeed in football? Seems like he felt early on that his path might be congested at Barcelona and accepted that he can also achieve success elsewhere?
Didn't he say himself that his dream is not to succeed at Barca but to succeed in football? Seems like he felt early on that his path might be congested at Barcelona and accepted that he can also achieve success elsewhere?
Of course he wouldn't. Its all about a contract renewal, he's not going to get the one he wants if they know he has no plans to leave
You really don't know Cider, do you?
Anyway, was Cruyff known to be reluctant to sign for us? I don't remember this.
Yeah, I think it's clear that he as great belief in himself and believes he can be one of the best midfielders in the world. He obviously isn't getting the chance to prove his talents, especially to the national coach, and will move on to get the best opportunity to further his career.
So what's the most likely date that this deal could be announced? Would be a great way for Moyes to announce himself with a couple of excellent signings.
It might be a case of going through your whole career, wondering if you just weren't good enough to make it at Barca. If he does leave, we all know that is something that will be leveled at him by rival fans.
I think a lot of people in the spanish media are giving it too much of a dramatic angle.
when he signed that contract at barca, am sure he must have been promised things. that is why the conditional release clauses were there. when he signed the contract, he really must have been convinced that he will be a major player for them. he clearly was not. rather than being at the confed cup, he was at the u21 tourney for spain as a result of that. he possibly is pissed off and feels let down. his father was a player and probably knows how harsh football can be, so it's important that he thinks for himself and his career.
so i feel it's simpler. he is unhappy at barca, he feels he is better than what he is able to show. And trust me that can be very frustrating. so as a professional, he wants to move. not all footballers are like beckham, neville, fabregas etc. there is no evidence for us to think that, thiago is having to go to another club and that is killing him inside.
also the way the contract must have been negotiated means that barca are not the poor victims who are resigned to lose such a talent. it is simply cause of the choices they made.
when he signed that contract at barca, am sure he must have been promised things. that is why the conditional release clauses were there. when he signed the contract, he really must have been convinced that he will be a major player for them. he clearly was not. rather than being at the confed cup, he was at the u21 tourney for spain as a result of that. he possibly is pissed off and feels let down. his father was a player and probably knows how harsh football can be, so it's important that he thinks for himself and his career.
so i feel it's simpler. he is unhappy at barca, he feels he is better than what he is able to show. And trust me that can be very frustrating. so as a professional, he wants to move. not all footballers are like beckham, neville, fabregas etc. there is no evidence for us to think that, thiago is having to go to another club and that is killing him inside.
also the way the contract must have been negotiated means that barca are not the poor victims who are resigned to lose such a talent. it is simply cause of the choices they made.
Thiago has to tell Barcelona he wants out. Once that happens, it's all but done.
Has it even been a week since the writing on the ball thing? He's now on holiday having just come off international duty. Maybe if you stopped sitting in here all day you will realize it hasn't been long at all.
well he has the chance of playing the same competitions as barca and other players. if he succeeds and performs in those, he has shown that he is good enough. simple.
pogba left us to play regular football. do you think if he does well and wins things, people will doubt how he would have done at united? it will just be embarrassing for united
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