John Stones transfer saga

[Dithering Dougie]

Might be. It also might not be.

We could use some positive press for me. Wouldn't do any harm.

What's more positive than signing new players like Deulofeu and knocking back bids from the champions for our star centreback?

 

[roydo]

I admire JM as a manager, and his popcorning of that lot is a constant source of fun on here.

But he is an egotistical bulb, and one backed by unlimited funds, almost. The result is a bully who feels he is invincible and untouchable. Quite an unattractive mixture. As we seem to be witnessing.

But he would rather pipe down on what he thinks are his terms, (made 2 bids, allegedly, both laughed at), he will not want to make another one, and be piped down again.

And he wont over pay, in his eyes.

I hope.

 

[ijjysmith]

What's more positive than signing new players like Deulofeu and knocking back bids from the champions for our star centreback?

Shutting a big 4 club up in public.

 

[Dithering Dougie]

Shutting a big 4 club up in public.

But you know it won't, everyone knows it won't stop them.

 

[ijjysmith]

But you know it won't, everyone knows it won't stop them.

It might.

I'm not it's right mate. It's just what I'd do. Fairy muff if you'd do different.

 

[Lids1978]

could we? United told Chelsea, both publicly and privately, that Rooney wasn't for sale at any price and Mourinho still continued to talk about him in the press and made an additional bid.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...admits-Wayne-Rooney-transfer-bid-is-over.html
Chelsea tried to prise Rooney away from Old Trafford last summer, during his rift with United. They made successive and public bids of £20 million and £30 million to force the issue, and while United made it clear both publicly and privately that Rooney would not be sold, Chelsea’s interest remained undimmed. Now, with Fernando Torres approaching some sort of form, Mourinho appears to have admitted defeat.

Have agree with iggy LL. They ultimately didn't sign Rooney and I believe they knew they hadn't a hope of signing him either tbh. Bit like arsenal and their bid for Suarez that time. Everton need to stand firm here. Some things are more important than money. Just the way I see it

 

[ijjysmith]

IGGY?!?

 

[Furey1878]

A couple things just don't sit right with me. The news of Chelsea's bid coming out right after Stones said he was happy at Everton. Also, and more pressingly Gary Cahill publicly advising Stones to join Chelsea. Cahill has the right to say whatever he wants but saying what he has publicly both puts pressure on Stones and disrespects Everton.

The sad thing is that there is technically nothing wrong with either of those things, so when Everton don't like it, it just serves to make us look like cry-arses. But the fact remains that Chelsea are using more than just negotiations with Everton in their attempt to sign Stones, and I think we've got a right to feel somewhat aggrieved.

 

[bizzaro]

I admire JM as a manager, and his popcorning of that lot is a constant source of fun on here.

But he is an egotistical bulb, and one backed by unlimited funds, almost. The result is a bully who feels he is invincible and untouchable. Quite an unattractive mixture. As we seem to be witnessing.

But he would rather pipe down on what he thinks are his terms, (made 2 bids, allegedly, both laughed at), he will not want to make another one, and be piped down again.

And he wont over pay, in his eyes.

I hope.

I literally would say in the next press conference:

'Look Jose. WE ARE NOT LIVERPOOL. We're not selling and these games don't work when dealing with Everton'


TWO BIRDS. ONE (JOHN) STONE(S).

 

[roydo]

and I think we've got a right to feel somewhat aggrieved.

Nah. We need a group unbunching of our collective panties and tell em to jog on. Think we kind of have.

 

[ilikecheese]

IGGY?!?

Pop?

 

[jinkyali]

Believe me..if they were confident of getting him they would not be peddling Cahill out or have Jose crying like he is.
In my opinion.

I imagine any relationship with Chelsea is now soured hugely.

 

[Toffeelover]

A couple things just don't sit right with me. The news of Chelsea's bid coming out right after Stones said he was happy at Everton. Also, and more pressingly Gary Cahill publicly advising Stones to join Chelsea. Cahill has the right to say whatever he wants but saying what he has publicly both puts pressure on Stones and disrespects Everton.

The sad thing is that there is technically nothing wrong with either of those things, so when Everton don't like it, it just serves to make us look like cry-arses. But the fact remains that Chelsea are using more than just negotiations with Everton in their attempt to sign Stones, and I think we've got a right to feel somewhat aggrieved.

Don't forget there was that piece from Terry praising Stones. This has been a concerted try on from the start.

 

[roydo]

Believe me..if they were confident of getting him they would not be peddling Cahill out or have Jose crying like he is.
In my opinion.

I imagine any relationship with Chelsea is soured hugely.

Couldnt care less. Any "relationship" is based, at least, on mutual respect. Not on, "you dont sell us an ace player on our terms and we wont loan you anyone".

Can go spin Chelsea for all I care.

 

[bizzaro]

Couldnt care less. Any "relationship" is based, at least, on mutual respect. Not on, "you dont sell us an ace player on our terms and we wont loan you anyone".

Can go spin Chelsea for all I care.

Like I said this should be Martinez response:

'Look Jose. WE ARE NOT LIVERPOOL. We're not selling and these games don't work when dealing with Everton'


TWO BIRDS. ONE (JOHN) STONE(S)

To this:

http://www.theguardian.com/football...mourinho-everton-john-stones-roberto-martinez
Chelsea’s José Mourinho swipes at Everton in John Stones transfer row
• Roberto Martínez in a ‘strange world’, says Chelsea manager
• Mourinho baffled by Everton reaction to Chelsea bid for defender

José Mourinho has taken a swipe at the Everton manager, Roberto Martínez, as the pursuit of John Stones continues to provoke anger on both sides.

Mourinho, suggesting Martínez is in a “strange world”, remains baffled as to whyhe has furiously accused Chelsea of acting inappropriately and why he made public the initial bid of £20m that was rejected by Everton.

Mourinho maintains the Premier League champions have dealt with the move for the 21-year-old, which could break the record for an English defender, in the correct manner and he will not relent in his pursuit.