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Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:49 am
by claret2018
And I for one look forward to seeing him play against the clarets in the FA Cup third round tie next season.
City paid £51m for arguably the best striker in world football. They could have had 2 Chris Woods for that!
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:51 am
by claretburns
We'll see over the next few months, but in terms of how they play football along with Premier League football being suited to certain styles, I think Liverpool have got the better player in Nunez.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:52 am
by Zlatan
didn't see that one coming...
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:52 am
by taio
he'll score loads next season. Great player
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:55 am
by RVclaret
taio wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:52 am
he'll score loads next season. Great player
Who scores more, him or Darwin Nunez at Liv?
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:56 am
by beddie
£51m. Rising to £85m with all the fees etc. That’s cheap when you consider what they paid for Grealish, although I understand it was the release clause.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:58 am
by taio
RVclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:55 am
Who scores more, him or Darwin Nunez at Liv?
I would've thought Haaland. good chance of him scoring 30± I reckon
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:59 am
by RVclaret
taio wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:58 am
I would've thought Haaland. good chance of him scoring 30± I reckon
Just depends if he stays fit. Seems to pick up lots of niggly injuries.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:02 pm
by taio
RVclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:59 am
Just depends if he stays fit. Seems to pick up lots of niggly injuries.
I guess he'll be the bookies favourite for top scorer
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:11 pm
by bobinho
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:13 pm
by Lancasterclaret
everybody else will be looking to finish 3rd with the strength of City and Liverpool
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:17 pm
by RVclaret
Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:13 pm
everybody else will be looking to finish 3rd with the strength of City and Liverpool
I actually think Conte will get Spurs up there. Looks like he’s got a decent pot to spend from this summer. He usually has one incredible season then leaves.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:17 pm
by elwaclaret
We used to laugh at the Scottish league only having two teams that could win it…
Manchester City - historically Manchester’s Protestant club, and Liverpool historically that cities Catholic club…
Welcome to Scotland folks.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:25 pm
by Quickenthetempo
claretburns wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:51 am
We'll see over the next few months, but in terms of how they play football along with Premier League football being suited to certain styles, I think Liverpool have got the better player in Nunez.
I can't say I know much about Nunez but City have got the 2nd best CF in the world for me, behind Lewondoski.
If he gets 10 of his power goals, he will end up with 35 with the amount of tap ins City give you.
Losing Mane will be massive to Liverpool, Nunez has some big shoes to fill.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:29 pm
by Smile
As Haaland is from Leeds you can already predict LU chants when they play each other.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:29 pm
by quoonbeatz
The PL more likely the bundesliga than the Scotchprem. Its a one team league. City will win it every year for the foreseeable. Only Liverpool going at full throttle and them City having a slightly off season prevented them getting what is it, 6 in a row?
They will win it again next season, Liverpool likely 2nd and any perm of spurs, arsenal, chelsea completing the top 4. Boring as ****.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:32 pm
by Smile
quoonbeatz wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:29 pm
The PL more likely the bundesliga than the Scotchprem. Its a one team league. City will win it every year for the foreseeable. Only Liverpool going at full throttle and them City having a slightly off season prevented them getting what is it, 6 in a row?
Man City haven't won it 6 seasons in a row.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:33 pm
by Lancasterclaret
Smile wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:32 pm
Man City haven't won it 6 seasons in a row.
Which would be a great point, if that is what he said
Read it again mate
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:34 pm
by Bordeauxclaret
Not sure if City have sorted their pre season but if they haven’t there could be a decent chance we’ll play them.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:34 pm
by Lancasterclaret
Bordeauxclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:34 pm
Not sure if City have sorted their pre season but if they haven’t there could be a decent chance we’ll play them.
No
No
No
I do not want to play them again anytime soon
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:36 pm
by Bordeauxclaret
Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:34 pm
No
No
No
I do not want to play them again anytime soon
Stockholm Syndrome.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:36 pm
by Smile
Lancasterclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:33 pm
Which would be a great point, if that is what he said
Read it again mate
Sorry soft lad, you are, for once - correct! Pat yourself on the back.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:37 pm
by Lancasterclaret
Sixnil syndrome more like!
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:46 pm
by martin_p
This has been rumbling on since before the season ended and City have only just got it over the line. Absolute PR disaster from City.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:47 pm
by Lancasterclaret
Smile wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:44 pm
Calm down. Get back to me at the weekend.
V weird
Well, enjoy yourself!
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:48 pm
by Smile
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:11 pm
by gandhisflipflop
City have just been given a cheat code with haaland. Ridiculous player.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:56 pm
by tiger76
I guess the big question is how does PG fit all these stars into an effective system, and will Haaland operate as a traditional CF, given the way Pep sets his sides up to be fluid and interchange an awful lot, Haaland may not find it easy to settle in Manchester, look at Grealish for example, who by his Villa standards had a fairly average campaign.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:05 pm
by Smile
tiger76 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:56 pm
I guess the big question is how does PG fit all these stars into an effective system, and will Haaland operate as a traditional CF, given the way Pep sets his sides up to be fluid and interchange an awful lot, Haaland may not find it easy to settle in Manchester, look at Grealish for example, who by his Villa standards had a fairly average campaign.
With Haaland it's an obvious one. They'll set up with Haaland in the middle, sandwiched between the likes of Sterling/Grealish/Foden.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:20 pm
by Sproggy
I can't wait to watch the Best Coach In The World(TM) turn this lad into a goal scorer.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:54 pm
by Newty
martin_p wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:46 pm
This has been rumbling on since before the season ended and City have only just got it over the line. Absolute PR disaster from City.
Tinpot.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:56 pm
by RVclaret
martin_p wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:46 pm
This has been rumbling on since before the season ended and City have only just got it over the line. Absolute PR disaster from City.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:04 pm
by RickyBobby
Wout scored goals in Germany. Haaland hasn’t done anything yet. Not saying he won’t but scoring loads in the Bundesliga means nothing. The prem is a much more difficult league.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:13 pm
by Vegas Claret
claretburns wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:51 am
We'll see over the next few months, but in terms of how they play football along with Premier League football being suited to certain styles, I think Liverpool have got the better player in Nunez.
Haaland is a ridiculous player, you only have to look at his goal yesterday to see how explosive his power is. If he plays the games he will walk the golden boot in that City team
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:14 pm
by Smile
Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:13 pm
Haaland is a ridiculous player, you only have to look at his goal yesterday to see how explosive his power is. If he plays the games he will walk the golden boot in that City team
It'll be interesting how he compares to Kane.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:32 pm
by Winstonswhite
Kane scored 13 from open play in 37 premier league games - Haaland will get double that if he stays fit easily.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:34 pm
by Firthy
Very positive, the more players City sign, the better chance VK has of getting a few loans
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:35 pm
by Smile
Firthy wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:34 pm
Very positive, the more players City sign, the better chance VK has of getting a few loans
I love your thinking.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:35 pm
by Sheedyclaret
Nunez looks a good un aswell thst Liverpool forward line will run riot to
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:41 pm
by IanMcL
I fear for the young boys, who come through very early. They tend to get crocked early, in the prem.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:44 pm
by Quickenthetempo
Winstonswhite wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:32 pm
Kane scored 13 from open play in 37 premier league games - Haaland will get double that if he stays fit easily.
That's a good point about penalties. If City have a weakness it's being useless at pens.
If Haaland can score from the spot that will mean it's over before it started.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:46 pm
by Sheedyclaret
IanMcL wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:41 pm
I fear for the young boys, who come through very early. They tend to get crocked early, in the prem.
True haaland already had a fair few injuries
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:46 pm
by bobinho
Firthy wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:34 pm
Very positive, the more players City sign, the better chance VK has of getting a few loans
I’m very excited at the prospect of picking up some loan players with the thought they might actually
Make it to the pitch.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:41 pm
by Belgianclaret
I for one do not look forward to watching City. Together with PSG (and Newcastle) the prime examples of how football has lost its roots
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:43 pm
by Smile
Belgianclaret wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:41 pm
I for one do not look forward to watching City. Together with PSG (and Newcastle) the prime examples of how football has lost its roots
With us no longer in the Premier League, I feel the exact opposite. I'm loving the games coming up.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:07 pm
by Stayingup
Smile wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:43 pm
With us no longer in the Premier League, I feel the exact opposite. I'm loving the games coming up.
And looking at the transfer figures involved I'm also not too fussed about us being in their league. In fact its a credit to Dyche and team that we stayed and annoyed the so called elite for as long as we did. In fact I can understand perhaps why Mike Garlic kept his wallet shut. He must have known that the money available to these oil soaked clubs would grow and grow and we would be well out of our depth.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:13 pm
by AfloatinClaret
bobinho wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:46 pm
I’m very excited at the prospect of picking up some loan players with the thought they might actually
Make it to the pitch.
City might see a season on loan at Turf Moor in the Championship as a good way to ease Haaland into the rigours of English football? Works for me
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:20 pm
by Smile
Stayingup wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:07 pm
And looking at the transfer figures involved I'm also not too fussed about us being in their league. In fact its a credit to Dyche and team that we stayed and annoyed the so called elite for as long as we did. In fact I can understand perhaps why Mike Garlic kept his wallet shut. He must have known that the money available to these oil soaked clubs would grow and grow and we would be well out of our depth.
Pretty much against what I think. I'm against all of that.
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:27 pm
by Spijed
Wonder if 'Pep' will transform Haaland's career in the same way he has done with Gabriel Jesus?
Re: Haaland joins City
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:48 pm
by TheFamilyCat
martin_p wrote: ↑Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:46 pm
This has been rumbling on since before the season ended and City have only just got it over the line. Absolute PR disaster from City.
Waiting on a work permit. And for Pep to get back from his hols to be in the photo.
