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alfonsaaberg · 01-09-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookie Monster

Michu's all around game isn't that good though if we're being totally honest. I wouldn't want us to sign him for example as I'm not convinced this isn't just a one season wonder (if he had a bit more to his game I'd be more convinced). If he was THAT good he wouldn't have just cost 2m and there would have been more potential suitors - its not like he is a new kid on the block - the guy is 26.

You really need to educate yourself before commenting. He is definitely not a one season wonder, which he showed last season by being the most scoring midfielder in La Liga. The reason he only cost 2m, is that Rayo is in administration, and its the bank that decides at what price to sell the player.
The reason he had a late breakthrough, is because he stayed at Oviedo because of loyalty to the club.

danny_boy · 01-09-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookie Monster

Michu's all around game isn't that good though if we're being totally honest. I wouldn't want us to sign him for example as I'm not convinced this isn't just a one season wonder (if he had a bit more to his game I'd be more convinced). If he was THAT good he wouldn't have just cost 2m and there would have been more potential suitors - its not like he is a new kid on the block - the guy is 26.

No disagreement for me, Michu is a Poacher and nothing more than that, but any player who can get 20 Goals in a league season (Which I think Michu will do barring any injuries) is worth £2Mill in my book.

**Kiz** · 01-09-2013, 03:06 PM

well it would've been dumb to pay more than his release clause.

and he was ignored because he was playing for a small spanish club. how many top teams outside of spain have signed players from anyone like a rayo, mallorca, etc etc. i'd say very few.

Expectnomercy316 · 01-09-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookie Monster

Michu's all around game isn't that good though if we're being totally honest. I wouldn't want us to sign him for example as I'm not convinced this isn't just a one season wonder (if he had a bit more to his game I'd be more convinced). If he was THAT good he wouldn't have just cost 2m and there would have been more potential suitors - its not like he is a new kid on the block - the guy is 26.

What about Luca toni? he was 26 when he got noticed! age don't matter!

DwayneAustin · 01-09-2013, 03:13 PM

What pisses me off is that last season Dani Pacheco was at loan at Rayo Vallecano, and yet Liverpool never made a move for Michu. Which leads me to believe that:

1. We have the shittest scouts in the world who didn't even bother asking "hey, so that long haired bloke with 15 goals in 37 games from midfield, how much does he cost? 2million you say?"

OR

2. We didn't give a flying fuck how well Pacheco got on in Spain and didn't watch any of his matches.

**God™** · 01-09-2013, 03:14 PM

I'd love for someone to explain how we've improved under Benitez.

danny_boy · 01-09-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DwayneAustin

What pisses me off is that last season Dani Pacheco was at loan at Rayo Vallecano, and yet Liverpool never made a move for Michu. Which leads me to believe that:

1. We have the shittest scouts in the world who didn't even bother asking "hey, so that long haired bloke with 15 goals in 37 games from midfield, how much does he cost? 2million you say?"

OR

2. We didn't give a flying fuck how well Pacheco got on in Spain and didn't watch any of his matches.

3. Michu is not Enlgish.

WWE_TNA · 01-09-2013, 03:18 PM

I know there were rumours about United been intrested in Michu, Seb use to praise him quite a bit.

DwayneAustin · 01-09-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by danny_boy

3. Michu is not Enlgish.

**Kiz** · 01-09-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DwayneAustin

What pisses me off is that last season Dani Pacheco was at loan at Rayo Vallecano, and yet Liverpool never made a move for Michu. Which leads me to believe that:

1. We have the shittest scouts in the world who didn't even bother asking "hey, so that long haired bloke with 15 goals in 37 games from midfield, how much does he cost? 2million you say?"

OR

2. We didn't give a flying fuck how well Pacheco got on in Spain and didn't watch any of his matches.

it's snobbery. pure and simple. if michu was english he would've gone for close to 10x the amount and wouldnt have close to the same amount of skills. but because he played for a small club like rayo, it most likely would've been palmed off as a 'fluke' or 'someone had to score them'. i'd love if city went and took a punt on these kind of guys. just imagine how many cheap release clauses there are for players at clubs considered to be the lower end of prestige, and so many willing to sell cheap due to financial problems. hell, 17.5 mil is considered cheap for isco.