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#11
citymancs / Re: Summer Signings
Last post by gavin - June 26, 2026, 22:14:25
I haven't seen that much of him apart from his goal against us. I do wonder if his arrival will mean that Rodri will be allowed to leave. I'm enjoying that certain people are getting infuriated that City are still the strongest player in the British transfer market though.
#12
citymancs / Re: Summer Signings
Last post by reddishblue - June 25, 2026, 23:13:46
#13
citymancs / Re: Summer Signings
Last post by Hesperus - June 24, 2026, 08:21:05
What do we think of Anderson's performances so far in the WC?

Not seen much yet to get that excited.

Potential there?

Good interview with him though before the game though. Seems like a decent lad.
#14
citymancs / Re: Fixtures
Last post by Stephen Paul - June 20, 2026, 07:39:27
International breaks have all but ruined the domestic game , like who gives a fook if England beat Luxembourg
#15
citymancs / Re: Summer Signings
Last post by reddishblue - June 19, 2026, 18:37:56
#16
citymancs / Re: Fixtures
Last post by gavin - June 19, 2026, 16:42:55
What with international breaks and hydration breaks there will be no proper football soon
#17
citymancs / Re: Fixtures
Last post by reddishblue - June 19, 2026, 16:24:50
Fixture list again inundated with international breaks nobody wants.
#18
citymancs / Fixtures
Last post by gavin - June 19, 2026, 12:19:36
https://www.mancity.com/news/mens/fixtures-202627-announced-premier-league-63917455

First match at home to Bournemouth. First big match away to the rags in mid September.
#19
citymancs / Re: Summer Signings
Last post by gavin - June 13, 2026, 21:38:12
Would we have won the treble without Super Jack? If not, then he was priceless. £100 million a snip, and we'll probably get a decent amount back on him.
#20
citymancs / Re: Summer Signings
Last post by KunDB - June 12, 2026, 22:15:29
I am long ago chilled about transfer fees, they don't really mean that much.

Firstly, the actually amount and terms are never formally published so are mostly informed speculation and often PR coverage for letting a key player leave the team to quell fans anger.

Secondly, the actually fee is only a portion of the total cost, which includes a player signing on fee, agent fees, wages, annual payments, performance linked payments, upfront or phased payments, etc.

Thirdly, the fee depends on the players current contract, how long is left, how much were they originally bought for and the other clubs need for money.

Fourthly, the players value can increase or decrease making a good deal a very bad deal or a very poor deal a great deal.

Fifthly, a lot depends on the clubs finances (which we know only very little), for example Elliot is to replace Bernardo who was probably on higher wages so some saving there, plus other players will be sold at a huge profit best example academy players which offset the cost in the books.

Finally, but I could go on and on, how many trophies and how much success does the player help the team achieve. For example Declan Rice was a record 'bargain' signing, that helped Arsenal win the PL title.

I B let the club worry about finance, Khaldoon and the management team and board do an amazingly good job of that.

I look forward to seeing him in a City shirt and cheering him and the team on.