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Bafetimbi Gomis

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  1. Freddd

    Freddd Well-Known Member

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    This isn't really a fair comment. MA likes a bargain but has no difficulty parting with money when he thinks he has found one. HBA, Tiote, Cabaye, Cissse and the January 2013 lads were all wrapped up quickly with cash in full paid up front.
     
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  2. Eddie's British Plodders

    Eddie's British Plodders Well-Known Member

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    It was a tongue in cheek comment.

    I agree - MA will sometimes spend some money, usually when it has been generated by player sales. It is a positive to run a tight ship and pick up quality at bargain prices, and is very satisfying when it comes off, but this summer has thus far been incredibly difficult. The financial prudence becomes a negative when haggling over a million or two ends up with top targets going elsewhere and ultimately leads to under investment in the playing squad, particularly if there are areas of glaring weakness in the team.
     
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  3. Bob Loblaw Lobs Law Bomb!

    Bob Loblaw Lobs Law Bomb! Active Member

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    Sky Sports announcing it now, I might actually get my hopes up here...
     
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  4. Keith Fit

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    Hell, even Newcastle United are announcing it now.
     
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  5. Freddd

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    Sorry for my sense of humour failure.

    Not really sure we've missed out on any targets except PEA, and we were never going to be able to compete with Dortmund.

    The frustrating shilly shally so far is essentially a trade off of 3 or 4 weeks integration into the squad for a few million pounds saved. I am less than happy with it but I can see the argument - - the money saved can maybe buy a January signing.
     
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  6. magicbus

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    Would not put it past Ashley to kick us in the nuts again by holding out to get agents fees reduced
     
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  7. Rick O'Shea

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    Conga rats. Good player he is.
     
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    I'm probably slow to the party but I see Gomis has retweeted Sissoko's tweet from yesterday. Might this actually be happening?
     
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  9. Keith Fit

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    The kicker was probably the comments this morning from Sissoko. Ordinarily, we would have all been quite optimistic after what he said. But thanks to the Kinnear-Effect....
     
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    Just wait until Kinnear sits down with Gomis' agents to finalise the deal.
     
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  11. Keith Fit

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    "Fanks, Graham. Fanks, Lee. I'll take it from 'ere. Right, which one of you KANTS is the agent...."
     
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    Get French Football ‏@GFN_France 3m

    Bafetimbi Gomis: 'There are two interested clubs: Marseille and Newcastle. August will be the month of truth.' He said TODAY. #OL #NUFC #OM
     
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    Haven't we walked away from other deals in the recent past due to agents asking for too much? Too early to get excited.
     
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    Stand by for a decline from the player due to our pissy wage offering
     
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  15. Captain Lascellephant

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    This would be a tremendous signing. With pretty much every striker going for way over what they are worth (apart from Bony - a great signing by the Swans, and Van Wolfswinkle) this is a prolific striker with international pedigree.

    Lets get this 'over the line'......
     
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    Matt Spiro ‏@mattspiro 56m
    Bafétimbi Gomis did a panther impression after scoring for St Etienne, a lion at Lyon. Will he soon be doing his best magpie impersonation?
     
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    It really pisses me off hearing about players agents fees. Surely if the agent represents a player it should be them paying his fees not the club.
     
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  18. Keith Fit

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    Tsk. We've got such a lame familiar.
     
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    He's coming to show Cisse how it's done!


    Get French Football ‏@GFN_France 2m

    “@WhoScored: Bafétimbi Gomis: Only A.Di Natale (70) was caught offside more times in Europe's top 5 leagues last season than Gomis (62)” #OL
     
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  20. Keith Fit

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    When do we get to revamp the "best formation" threads? Do we wait for Remy, Ince and Sakho to sign?
     
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