Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“Of course it might not always be about the money, but it will have a large say in where he ends up, he will not be accepting peanuts to play elsewhere at this stage in his career, if he were to move elsewhere, he would still be wanting to have a nice payday.”
“Of course it might not always be about the money, but it will have a large say in where he ends up, he will not be accepting peanuts to play elsewhere at this stage in his career, if he were to move elsewhere, he would still be wanting to have a nice payday.”
And he would get one. Maybe not as lucrative as his current deal, but he wouldn't be offered 'peanuts'.
Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“Players have ambitions, and will wish to play games, but equally so, it is a bit of a step down from is to go and play games elsewhere in a smaller stadium.”
“Players have ambitions, and will wish to play games, but equally so, it is a bit of a step down from is to go and play games elsewhere in a smaller stadium.”
Of course it would be a 'step down'. That's what happens to virtually all players who don't cut it at a club.
But, if he wants to play, and Mourinho decides that he's not up to it, then he won't have much choice.
Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“A lot has to be taken into consideration when a player decides to leave us.”
“A lot has to be taken into consideration when a player decides to leave us.”
Insightful.
Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“As for not suggesting options, well you suggested that Depay might not be José first choice for Martial's replacement, but who else is there? Young can play on the left, but hasn't really done so in recent times, Adnan can, but he looks out of favour, so what other options are there (unless I am missing someone)??
Mikatarayn seems more of a right sided player, Pogba more of a central player, Mata perhaps, surely doesn't really suit that side??.”
“As for not suggesting options, well you suggested that Depay might not be José first choice for Martial's replacement, but who else is there? Young can play on the left, but hasn't really done so in recent times, Adnan can, but he looks out of favour, so what other options are there (unless I am missing someone)??
Mikatarayn seems more of a right sided player, Pogba more of a central player, Mata perhaps, surely doesn't really suit that side??.”
Here's a wild thought: Perhaps Mourinho might consider altering the formation a bit, eh? Crazy talk, I know, but it's possible.
Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“So, to me Memphis seems to suit being first choice behind Martial on that side of the pitch.”
“So, to me Memphis seems to suit being first choice behind Martial on that side of the pitch.”
On paper, yes, I'd agree. However, there are other factors to consider. Manager's preference being the main one.




