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Post by pez75 on Aug 30, 2017 8:07:18 GMT
Does anybody know the truth behind the Imbula fiasco. He started in a bit of a fanfare but recall his final demise was the FA Cup game vs Dingles. Everybody saying he is a naturally gifted playmaker....so what happened? Was not prepared to integrate himself within the team / dressing room (could not be arsed to learn English, etc) and ignored the managers instructions on the pitch. Irrespective of his ability, it was never going to work out...
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Post by lawrieleslie on Aug 30, 2017 10:25:54 GMT
Does anybody know the truth behind the Imbula fiasco. He started in a bit of a fanfare but recall his final demise was the FA Cup game vs Dingles. Everybody saying he is a naturally gifted playmaker....so what happened? Was not prepared to integrate himself within the team / dressing room (could not be arsed to learn English, etc) and ignored the managers instructions on the pitch. Irrespective of his ability, it was never going to work out... He must have had previous for this kind of behaviour and attitude. Porto paid €20m for him and he only played 21 games in all competitions before they moved him on because he "couldn't settle". I've said before we should sell him for whatever we can get because he still has 4 years left on his contract. At £60k a week that's over £12m in wages alone that could be better spent on a player who gives a shit.
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Post by jimmygscfc on Aug 30, 2017 10:30:50 GMT
Was not prepared to integrate himself within the team / dressing room (could not be arsed to learn English, etc) and ignored the managers instructions on the pitch. Irrespective of his ability, it was never going to work out... He must have had previous for this kind of behaviour and attitude. Porto paid €20m for him and he only played 21 games in all competitions before they moved him on because he "couldn't settle". I've said before we should sell him for whatever we can get because he still has 4 years left on his contract. At £60k a week that's over £12m in wages alone that could be better spent on a player who gives a shit. Lawrie, you're recycling a debate that's now old hat. Perhaps you've been asleep.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 14:35:41 GMT
Does anybody know the truth behind the Imbula fiasco. He started in a bit of a fanfare but recall his final demise was the FA Cup game vs Dingles. Everybody saying he is a naturally gifted playmaker....so what happened? He is but being lazy, stupid, and being unwilling to integrate don't help. And wearing gloves is just a no no.
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Post by lawrieleslie on Aug 30, 2017 14:41:09 GMT
He must have had previous for this kind of behaviour and attitude. Porto paid €20m for him and he only played 21 games in all competitions before they moved him on because he "couldn't settle". I've said before we should sell him for whatever we can get because he still has 4 years left on his contract. At £60k a week that's over £12m in wages alone that could be better spent on a player who gives a shit. Lawrie, you're recycling a debate that's now old hat. Perhaps you've been asleep. .........sorry what was that?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 14:47:41 GMT
Lawrie, you're recycling a debate that's now old hat. Perhaps you've been asleep. .........sorry what was that? See discussion about 32 pages back and on pretty much every page since then 💤
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Post by lawrieleslie on Aug 30, 2017 15:04:32 GMT
.........sorry what was that? See discussion about 32 pages back and on pretty much every page since then 💤 Come on 'owd you onner telling me you keep up with all posts on every 45 page thread..........do you?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 15:24:17 GMT
See discussion about 32 pages back and on pretty much every page since then 💤 Come on 'owd you onner telling me you keep up with all posts on every 45 page thread..........do you? Religiously. 😛
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 30, 2017 16:38:54 GMT
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Post by lordb on Aug 30, 2017 16:40:20 GMT
Disappointing, other deals seemed better. He has to do well there.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 16:40:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 17:10:49 GMT
Disappointing, other deals seemed better. He has to do well there. Ultimately if they're paying all or a large percentage of his weekly wage it's a decent deal that bides us time. Permanent deal would be better for all but no one appears to be biting....
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Post by mrred on Aug 30, 2017 17:16:24 GMT
Can't blame anyone for not wanting to spend time and money on this fucking waster. The Given interview confirmed what we've all come to find out. The bloke makes Kenwyne Jones look like fucking Walters.
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Aug 30, 2017 17:19:32 GMT
Take a step back and look at this logically, Imbula has failed abysmally at his last two Clubs, what Club in their right mind would pay a decent wedge on such a player.
Loan for this loon is the best we can hope for!
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Post by cheeesfreeex on Aug 30, 2017 17:31:52 GMT
Lost a tooth on a pork scratching last neet, left it under me pillow with a wwish.
Zouma's taken Imbula under his wing, showing him the path of nogger ritiousness and that. Revelation for the season. Bursts onto the scene (again), He was good in the 343 last season. Shay Given's statement carefully Club managed motivational nouse. ;-)
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Post by terryconroysmagic on Aug 30, 2017 17:34:15 GMT
Lost a tooth on a pork scratching last neet, left it under me pillow with a wwish. Zouma's taken Imbula under his wing, showing him the path of nogger ritiousness and that. Revelation for the season. Bursts onto the scene (again), He was good in the 343 last season. Shay Given's statement carefully Club managed motivational nouse. ;-) Think you musta had a couple of magic mushrooms with the pork scratching Cheese
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Post by cheekymatt71 on Aug 30, 2017 17:38:44 GMT
Going to Toulouse, at least he doesnt have to learn a new language.
Lets hope Toulouse dont expect him to put in a tackle all season
He's still our problem this time next year though
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Post by skelman on Aug 30, 2017 17:55:57 GMT
L'Equipe just reporting Imbula in Toulouse tonight. Season long loan without option to buy!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 18:12:26 GMT
Has the turd been flushed ?
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Aug 30, 2017 18:39:32 GMT
L'Equipe just reporting Imbula in Toulouse tonight. Season long loan without option to buy! It's got to the point where we've got nothing to lose by him going somehwere, anywhere........... coat on..... out the door!
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Post by Caerwrangonpotter on Aug 30, 2017 19:33:30 GMT
Will have a fantastic season in Ligue Un.....score goals & show his talents....come back at the end of season with a whole host of Clubs clambering for his signature
Now, the nice men in white coats are here for me...They're coming to take me away, ha ha..he he
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Post by lennythegoose on Aug 30, 2017 19:36:25 GMT
Can't blame anyone for not wanting to spend time and money on this fucking waster. The Given interview confirmed what we've all come to find out. The bloke makes Kenwyne Jones look like fucking Walters. Don't get this. Chop the dreds and they're like 2 peas in a pod.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 19:48:20 GMT
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Post by Fred Merger on Aug 30, 2017 19:53:24 GMT
Has the turd been flushed ? Yes but it's come back up! Think we are going to have to break it up with something!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 19:59:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 20:12:11 GMT
My understanding was that he had 1yr left ie the 'no purchase option' was irrelevant as he's out of contract come the end of the 1yr anyway?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 20:14:27 GMT
My understanding was that he had 1yr left ie the 'no purchase option' was irrelevant as he's out of contract come the end of the 1yr anyway? This is Imbula, not Wollsheid.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2017 20:17:28 GMT
www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2017/toulouse-quietly-confident-of-completing-giannelli-imbula-loan/Toulouse quietly confident of completing Giannelli Imbula loan Ligue 1 side Toulouse are quietly confident of completing the loan signing of French central midfielder Giannelli Imbula from Stoke City. Yahoo Sport FR report that TFC have chartered a jet to bring Imbula to France, with manager Pascal Dupraz having been in talks with the former Marseille man for over a month now about joining. AS Monaco and Lyon are watching the scenario intently and will move again for Imbula if their priority targets in midfield (Carvalho/Ndombele) fall through. Touch and go, final sprint for Toulouse in their bid to make a huge statement.
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Post by crapslinger on Aug 30, 2017 20:27:03 GMT
Take a step back and look at this logically, Imbula has failed abysmally at his last two Clubs, what Club in their right mind would pay a decent wedge on such a player. Loan for this loon is the best we can hope for! We did
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Post by jezzascfc on Aug 30, 2017 20:33:42 GMT
Let's hope a spell back in France shows his good (and not too many of his bad) points and one of the bigger clubs over there offer us 10m for him next summer.
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