OK, so now the dust has settled. You have to give BK credit for the Felli deal. 4m over the buyout amount is nothing short of a miracle. Felli clearly wanted to go (but credit he only put the transfer request in a a few hours before the end...which actually saves us money) but BK dug his heels in and clearly won the power battle with Moyes. And getting up 6m for Vic...does that mean Bale is worth 200m?
Contrasting us and Utd. Bobby wanted McCarthy all summer...he clearly sees him as one of the pivotal players for his system. But we did that deal quietly. We didn't try to low ball Wigan and then publicly state that Wigan would be damaging his career if we didn't let him go on the cheap. Nope. We didn't make any comment. First bid rejected...no statement....then give Wigan what they want. A nicely done and respectful deal. Contrast Moyes and his public pursuit of Fabregas and then Felli/Baines. Let's face it, Utd and Moyes have come out of this summer smelling like sh1t of the most putrid kind. BK and Bobby have done well.
Finally, in an era of player power and high wages, the behaviour of Baines has been impeccable. When you have the carrot of Utd, CL football, trophies and doubling your wages dangling in front of you, not forcing a move is almost the stuff of legends. Respect.
Now, let's go and beat Utd in the cup final
Contrasting us and Utd. Bobby wanted McCarthy all summer...he clearly sees him as one of the pivotal players for his system. But we did that deal quietly. We didn't try to low ball Wigan and then publicly state that Wigan would be damaging his career if we didn't let him go on the cheap. Nope. We didn't make any comment. First bid rejected...no statement....then give Wigan what they want. A nicely done and respectful deal. Contrast Moyes and his public pursuit of Fabregas and then Felli/Baines. Let's face it, Utd and Moyes have come out of this summer smelling like sh1t of the most putrid kind. BK and Bobby have done well.
Finally, in an era of player power and high wages, the behaviour of Baines has been impeccable. When you have the carrot of Utd, CL football, trophies and doubling your wages dangling in front of you, not forcing a move is almost the stuff of legends. Respect.
Now, let's go and beat Utd in the cup final