villa4europe Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 said at the time this is the problem with the stupid transfer fees and wages, he's priced himself out of pretty much everywhere in Europe apart from PSG who wont be interested in him because he's too old, Neymar is exactly the same, they've put themselves in a position where they cant moan, its his own fault because he took a wage that no one else can match, 99% of clubs couldn't pay him 50% of what he earns by the end of this generation there will be a wave of top class footballers who will only be able to move on a free transfer, each time getting a huge signing fee, it'll go a bit like the NFL, not that transfers are prohibited (but also interestingly to navigate FFP the trade system will become more popular too) but clubs just outright cant afford the best players, mbappe for example is only leaving PSG on a free or if he goes to shit, no one can buy him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 By this point the massive clubs don't really pay the transfer fees, they just move debt owed to each others around. PSG owe money to Barca who owe money to Liverpool who owe money to Southampton... Juve owe to Real who owe to Spurs who owe to... It's the circle of crap as Sir Elton John might have put it. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Genie said: I'd text him but I don't have his number any more I’m disappointed in you @Genie, as if you didn’t keep it for prank calls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mikeyp102 Posted November 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, sne said: Liverpool who owe money to Southampton... This can’t possibly be true, I’m led to believe that klopp hasn’t spent a single penny since he’s been there 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 9 minutes ago, mikeyp102 said: This can’t possibly be true, I’m led to believe that klopp hasn’t spent a single penny since he’s been there I have seen in recent weeks people claiming he has invented the attacking full back 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Zatman said: I have seen in recent weeks people claiming he has invented the attacking full back Roberto Martinez did it before him in Merseyside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 The Wales, golf, Madrid flag thing has been blown totally out of proportion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 If i was on 650k with my best days behind me I wouldn't leave either. Madrid is cancer and their fans are scum. Milk them for every penny and do anything and everything to antagonise them..whilst making sure you honour your contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted November 25, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2019 The whole not talking Spanish thing is nonsense and just a stick to beat him with that fans will latch on to, he's completed interviews in Spanish and they're on YouTube. It's not perfect but it's conversational and I'd guess it's improved since they were recorded. There's also supposedly Spanish speaking players over here who cant speak English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 21/11/2019 at 08:09, A'Villan said: I'd like to see him back at Tottenham with a point to prove. Thought Bale and Neymar were going to surpass Ronaldo and Messi in the world rankings, but it seems they both cared more for their pay package profiles. Bale as good as he is has limitations at the elite level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 2 hours ago, Rds1983 said: The whole not talking Spanish thing is nonsense and just a stick to beat him with that fans will latch on to, he's completed interviews in Spanish and they're on YouTube. It's not perfect but it's conversational and I'd guess it's improved since they were recorded. There's also supposedly Spanish speaking players over here who cant speak English. It's been almost 10 years and Sergio Aguero still speaks with a translator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted November 25, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted November 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, Keyblade said: It's been almost 10 years and Sergio Aguero still speaks with a translator. I don't think David Silva speaks English either. Though, could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Isn't the issue more that he is a bit of a loner and doesn't speak and interact with his teammates more than the bare minimum and thus isn't really part of "the team". sure he can speak Spanish, from what I read it's more that he chooses not to. Keeps to himself and plays golf or whatever. He's not the first footballer who doesn't want to hang out with footballers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted November 27, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted November 27, 2019 It's quite simple. If you want out, sign for a club at the wages they can afford to pay you. How much money do you need before you just want to play very week and he happy during what remains of your short career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 34 minutes ago, sidcow said: It's quite simple. If you want out, sign for a club at the wages they can afford to pay you. How much money do you need before you just want to play very week and he happy during what remains of your short career? As much as you can get I'd imagine, given as you say it is a very short career indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OutByEaster? Posted November 29, 2019 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 27/11/2019 at 21:28, Keyblade said: As much as you can get I'd imagine, given as you say it is a very short career indeed. Yes, it is. Injury could finish his career tomorrow and he'd be left struggling to get through to retirement with the measly £80-90 million he's picked up. "Short career" was a perfectly valid source of reasoning in the days when players weren't earning an average yearly wage in a day. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Get the feeling Bale will try to become pro golfer when he retires, not as easy as it sounds though. Think likes of Roy Wegerle and Julian Dicks have had a go in the past after retirement, think both qualified for minor events but not much more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 29 minutes ago, VillaChris said: Get the feeling Bale will try to become pro golfer when he retires, not as easy as it sounds though. Think likes of Roy Wegerle and Julian Dicks have had a go in the past after retirement, think both qualified for minor events but not much more than that. Jimmy Bullard too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 On 21/11/2019 at 15:38, theboyangel said: The Wales, golf, Madrid flag thing has been blown totally out of proportion. Still kind of asshole ish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Top quality player, has been fundamental in two of their Champions League victories, has been treated poorly, I kind of respect him for his behaviour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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