Romelu Lukaku

Originally Posted by Tiberian

This transfer and no doubt others in the future show a value in Pogba that I had not really considered. Players of his generation want to play with him, charismatic, plays with joy and appears to be a fun guy to be around, lifestyle seems closer to a NBA star than your typical footballer.

Griezmann to the mix too with them. That kind of camaraderie is priceless, especially when you add the José effect too and the way the none @#%&! players love him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WcJreyYlbM

Originally Posted by dragflick

Thought he was going to city?

Everyone was supposed to be going to city pal.

Here's a little story I've heard - they agreed terms with Kyle Walker's agent before the season ended. Walker told Pochettino saying he wants to go back north to be closer to his family [insert karl pilkington gif here] which is why he got dropped. Levy agreed if City match their valuation of £45m Walker will be sold.

City were convinced the deal was happening so they released their two first team full backs Zabaleta and Sagna early. Levy saw this and bumped up the price closer to £55m.

The divs £#%&!ed up but hey look.......Dani Alves says he wants to be back with Pep!! Well now Alves is off to PSG, Levy embarrased them and they start pre-season without a single right back

Originally Posted by Tiberian

This transfer and no doubt others in the future show a value in Pogba that I had not really considered. Players of his generation want to play with him, charismatic, plays with joy and appears to be a fun guy to be around, lifestyle seems closer to a NBA star than your typical footballer.

Saw an interview with Paul McGuinness recently who obviously had him in the Youths. He said Pogba was nicknamed "the pied piper" amongst the coaching staff because all of the other lads used to follow him around all the time and he was the one they looked up to.

Originally Posted by Crumps

Griezmann to the mix too with them. That kind of camaraderie is priceless, especially when you add the José effect too and the way the none c*** players love him.

Yes, I think City are a good example of this necessity. Have had a lot of great players in recent years but they have always been a collection of mercenaries rather than a true team. They have not been able to sustain success and even their title wins were as much about Liverpool and Utd failing as City dominating.

No real leaders in the team or central core to keep the rest honest.

Originally Posted by carrick_16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WcJreyYlbM

Originally Posted by Tiberian

This transfer and no doubt others in the future show a value in Pogba that I had not really considered. Players of his generation want to play with him, charismatic, plays with joy and appears to be a fun guy to be around, lifestyle seems closer to a NBA star than your typical footballer.

Very good point.

It might take the annoying form of stupid dances on social media, but it's harmless enough and it's 'what the kids do' these days.

Him and Zlatan had a connection. I expect him and lukaku will too.

If we can another CM who is an upgrade on Fellaini and some support for Herrera, then Pogba really can kick on this season.

José is bringing some characters and gravitas back, nqat.

Originally Posted by Buck

they start pre-season without a single right back

Have they got a left back? Kolarov maybe?

Originally Posted by Switching Off

Have they got a left back? Kolarov maybe?

yeah but he's shit

Originally Posted by carrick_16

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WcJreyYlbM

Saying all the right things.

£#%&! it, I'm on the Rom train. RL9.

Originally Posted by Neo

Saying all the right things.

£#%&! it, I'm on the Rom train. RL9.

Originally Posted by Switching Off

Have they got a left back? Kolarov maybe?

Might be the slowest player in the league. Watching Hazard run away from him one on one last year was comical.

We've announced our tour squad. He's not in it.


Expect a 'oh and one more for the tour' post later today

Originally Posted by Neo

Saying all the right things.

£#%&! it, I'm on the Rom train. RL9.

yep. seems to have come for the right reasons. money, sure, but also wants to leave a legacy at big club

crumps and others also have me convinced.

Excited as £#%&!

Where's the scarf shot ffs

Lukaku whoa whoa
Lukaku whoa whoa
He once was a Toffee
Man looks like Stormzy

Originally Posted by Billy Redface

We've announced our tour squad. He's not in it.


Expect a 'oh and one more for the tour' post later today

They apparently want to do an unveiling in Hollywood (of course).

Originally Posted by Neo

Saying all the right things.

£#%&! it, I'm on the Rom train. RL9.

£#%&! it, tops off.

I'm all in too

Originally Posted by Billy Redface

Very good point.

It might take the annoying form of stupid dances on social media, but it's harmless enough and it's 'what the kids do' these days.

Him and Zlatan had a connection. I expect him and lukaku will too.

If we can another CM who is an upgrade on Fellaini and some support for Herrera, then Pogba really can kick on this season.

José is bringing some characters and gravitas back, nqat.

No mate his stupid dances are why he has a bad game sometimes according to twitter journos. He needs to concentrate on football. Dancing stops him playing well

Originally Posted by 20 times

No mate his stupid dances are why he has a bad game sometimes according to twitter journos. He needs to concentrate on football. Dancing stops him playing well

Who was it who was having a go at him for his celebration last year in the EL?

All 'yeah, save those sorts of celebrations for the league'