2021/22 James Rodriguez

[Stav1985]

You would have to be one of three things to be actively wanting our best player to leave.

Group 1
Group 2
Group 3

There is an infestation of Group 1's at present and an astonishing number of Group 3's.

The latter might be a direct result of the pandemic and lockdowns pushing those prone to be easily led over the edge.

Interesting. I hear the common denominator between the group ones is that they all own a pair of baseball caps. Perhaps we could call them “two hats”?

 

[Thomasc]

Are they going to be using him to help finish off the stadiums for the World Cup?

Can’t imagine him with a hod on his back.

 

[Stav1985]

It definitely isn’t like that.

Exactly the same Mike. We’ve even had racism thrown in the mix.

 

[allen]

Bet he’s a falklands veteran. Probably thinks he’s posting from Goose Green.

Union Jack on a bendy pole sticking out of his backpack.

 

[Stav1985]

Union Jack on a bendy pole sticking out of his backpack.

Yomping across mount pleasant singing odes to Margaret thatcher

 

[ToffeeM4n]

Interesting:
Approx 2000 minutes of the pitch (being generous here), not counting for extra time.
Total cost: 54 weeks at 200k: 10.8m

Makes: £5400 per minute played. 486000 per completed match...

Could you do the same math for Delph, mate? Or Gbaminoo

 

[Stav1985]

Could you do the same math for Delph, mate? Or Gbaminoo

Don’t make him do any more maths, please.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

Interesting. I hear the common denominator between the group ones is that they all own a pair of baseball caps. Perhaps we could call them “two hats”?

Full kits are common apparel too.

 

[bullybeef]

I think it’s fair to say that James hasn’t covered himself in glory over the past few months.

In fact I think he has done the ‘mercenary footballer’ contingent no favours at all.
He is a classic example.

 

[zukai12_]

I'd keep him but if he cba then what's the point

 

[Stav1985]

I'd keep him but if he cba then what's the point

The most well reasoned post in the entire thread.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

I think it’s fair to say that James hasn’t covered himself in glory over the past few months.

In fact I think he has done the ‘mercenary footballer’ contingent no favours at all.
He is a classic example.

It is OK mate. The words of the naughty men don't need to guide you. Remember, you have a brain, it is yours, they do not own you, you will be OK. HB is there if you need him. Stay strong ?

 

[Bungle]

I think it’s fair to say that James hasn’t covered himself in glory over the past few months.

In fact I think he has done the ‘mercenary footballer’ contingent no favours at all.
He is a classic example.

I think it's fair to say that you're one grotesque slobbering danger

 

[ToffeeTim]

It definitely isn’t like that.

I think Lukaku maybe had one injury of longer than a couple of games in his 4 seasons here. He was almost always available even when we played in Europe and he played midweek cup games. He was all of our goals and people kept saying somehow losing him would help us as we would spread goals around.

Anyone who thinks losing James is as bad as losing Lukaku has a serious misunderstanding of football. A 25 goal a season striker who has scored everywhere he has been, or a talented but constantly injured luxury player, with questionable attitude and professionalism. I find the reaction to James leaving over the top to say the least, and even more bizarre given how people reacted when we lost an actual world class goal scorer.

I know it's a little off topic, but you can trace most of our recent problems back to the day Lukaku left the club. We've never recovered since. If we had been able to build a side around him with the influx of cash, I reckon we'd be at least a lot better off.

 

[everton1953]

I regard Lukaku as one of the best post war strikers we ever had. I do not blame him for leaving for a bigger club, more money, European football etc. I am glad he is doing well at Chelsea and will always think fondly of him.