Confirmed Signing Fabian Delph

[Saint Domingo]

3 year deal isn’t it? I think Tom Davies’ time at the club might be drawing to a close

If we play 4231 next season we currently have the following players Silva trusts for the two deep positions Gueye, Gomes, Schneiderlin, Davies. Gueye could be on his way out and one injury in there leaves us with bare bones. Delph will provide cover, competition, versatility and leadership at a low price. I don’t see a downside to this signing. It would have been great if one of Baningime, Williams, Connelly or Dowell could have stepped up but they’re obviously not ready/not good enough so instead we’ve brought in an England international.

 

[Zatara]

He could probably have seen out his career on City’s bench. Instead he wanted to play football. Seems hungry to me. Will probably want to get into the national team for the euros too.

From wiki

2018 9 caps
2019 2 caps

I was quite surprised at this, didnt realise he was getting so much as a bench place.

Youre right, with the euros coming up it gives him extra incentive.

3 year deal isn’t it? I think Tom Davies’ time at the club might be drawing to a close

Cant see it. If anything i think Silva will be telling Delph to act as a mentor to him and help him to kick on...

 

[Zatara]

If Brands can get even 5 quid off that waste of space Mo Basic then he's the absolute God @MarcelsGoat says he is

Would be a very good deal that.

 

[Goat]

If Brands can get even 5 quid off that waste of space Mo Basic then he's the absolute God @MarcelsGoat says he is

Besic for 5m is an utter steal, a future Baloon winner for buttons?

 

[Zatara]

If we play 4231 next season we currently have the following players Silva trusts for the two deep positions Gueye, Gomes, Schneiderlin, Davies. Gueye could be on his way out and one injury in there leaves us with bare bones. Delph will provide cover, competition, versatility and leadership at a low price. I don’t see a downside to this signing. It would have been great if one of Baningime, Williams, Connelly or Dowell could have stepped up but they’re obviously not ready/not good enough so instead we’ve brought in an England international.

Another way to see it is that if we sell Gana

Gomes, Davies, Schneiderlin are there + Delph.

If we also signed someone like Sangare he may need to be brought through gradually over the season as hes young and from a foreign league.

It will help with Delph there to come in and deliver some consistent performances so we can ease through Davies and Sangare (hopefully).

 

[tommye]

Besic for 5m is an utter steal, a future Baloonhead winner for buttons?

 

[Saint Domingo]

Delph could be the answer to Daves question of what happens if Digne gets injured. We have Baines and Delph to rotate depending on the opposition. I’d guess Delph against more attacking opposition can just sit in and defend like he did at City whereas against lesser sides at home Baines can attack. We shift three junior left backs off the wage list and get a seasoned pro who can actually contribute to the squad.

 

[meatyard]

Delph signing means we won't be signing Danny Drinkwater.... and that's a good thing.

 

[Tel001]

He could probably have seen out his career on City’s bench. Instead he wanted to play football. Seems hungry to me. Will probably want to get into the national team for the euros too.

Like I said I have read nothing to suggest that isn’t the case, just always have a worry when players late in their careers leave big clubs that’s all.

 

[Tel001]

Delph signing means we won't be signing Danny Drinkwater.... and that's a good thing.

Nah mate, we are selling Digne so Delph is LB and Gana is going and we will bring in drinkbleach I mean drinkwater

 

[Dutch Toffee]

Besic for 5m is an utter steal, a future Baloon winner for buttons?

 

[summerisle]

Shrewd signing or waste of money, only one way to decide -

 

[Modern07]

Doesn't really answer the question - I think he is only slightly better than average as a central midfielder and can be relied upon to do a steady job with better players around him, but I think we need more pace and creativity and I'm not convinced he can supply that.

Still, I will be more than happy if he signs and proves me wrong.

In a vote between taking your opinion or Pep’s, I’ve decided to go with Pep.

No offense mate

 

[buskwhi2]

In a vote between taking your opinion or Pep’s, I’ve decided to go with Pep.

No offense mate

I get that you’re trying to make an amusing post but your response about pep doesn’t really make sense.

The suggestion appears to be that he can do well in pep’s side as he has better players around him and he might struggle without the pace and quality around him they have. I’m not sure how you’d know what Pep’s opinion of that is.

Plus, Pep is choosing to sell him.

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

What about he didn’t want to uproot his family and went somewhere where he would get more gametime than at city
City just signed 2 players that play in his positions

Time will tell mate.