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Van Persie turned down £300,000 City deal

Discussion in 'Manchester United' started by HRH Custard VC, Nov 2, 2012.

  1. HRH Custard VC

    HRH Custard VC National Car Park Attendant

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  3. Jip Jaap Stam

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    Any idea how much he's on at United?
     
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    Good man.
     
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  6. Jip Jaap Stam

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    I thought Rooney was on £180k p/w.

    Anyway, just goes to show that some players will choose an institution over a 'project'. It's a shame there aren't more of them out there.
     
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  7. One of the lads

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    He's a fantastic player, arguably the best attacking player in the PL.
     
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  8. Ivor Biggun

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    180k is probably the basic wage, when you add in all the other BS like appearance fees, bonus and the rest it probably comes out at 220k. Media always likes to use the highest figures.
     
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    Imagine getting bonuses when you're already on the best part of £10m a year as a basic wage <laugh>

    Fucking madness.
     
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    His technique and finishing ability are second to none. I always feel we've got a goal in us whenever he's on the pitch.
     
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  11. Schneiderlin's Foxy Face

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    I doubt you would even notice the £80K a week if you're earning £220K. Still would be nice though.
     
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    Doubt there's an argument NOF. No one even close.
     
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  13. shwan

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    great player .. not like those mercenaries who joined $hity or Chelsea for money
     
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    "It is true man city were interested in him"

    How the **** does that get to city offered 300k a week?
    Journalism is a disgrace in this country
     
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  15. UnitedinRed

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    Whilst probably not true your club is stupid enough to do so.
     
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  16. Paulpowersleftfoot

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    How original of you,****ing boring
     
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  17. Style

    Style 'where is the love'

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    Not sure how they can qoute wages but you must admit its likely he would have got more money to play at City. Watched game today you could have done with rvp! You never seemed to really get going need to put big yaya further up!
     
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    It is a bit unlikely, thinking they can afford 300k/pw when their current wage bill far exceeded turnover <whistle>
     
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  19. shwan

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    he showed more class today in not celebrating his goal

     
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  20. Jip Jaap Stam

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    Van Persie can't be that good though. We're skint, and can only afford free transfer has-beens and unknown Portuguese tramps.
     
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