The Daily ITK Discussion Thread - 26th July
- Thread starter Archibald&Crooks
- Start date
- Status
We'llWinThePrem
Well-Known Member
- Oct 28, 2010
- 2,854
- 4,821
Fernandinho and Willian would be amazing.
Makkaveli101
SC Supporter
- Apr 11, 2004
- 1,570
- 1,764
I'd love us to sign these two, especially WILL.I.AN. Only thing that makes me scratch my head is...wouldn't he be on oil inflated, high wages at Shakhtar?
Real_madyidd
The best username, unless you are a fucking idiot.
- Oct 25, 2004
- 18,796
- 12,449
But man city did not make a commitment to his charity. He did.
If you move jobs your old employer doesn't take over your bills.
Danners9
Available on a Free Transfer
- Mar 30, 2004
- 14,018
- 20,805
He scored their goal in the 1-1 home game.
Insomnia
Twisted Firestarter
- Jan 18, 2006
- 20,209
- 55,574
Ha ha you twatheadYou set 'em up, I deliver...
Not so sure, Willian went there as an 18 year old for 12m with not much football under his belt on a 5 year contract. I pressume he's renewed that since but it's possible he's not on a kings ransom. The other lad is a little older but not as well known so may not be too expensive. I'd think we'd struggle to get a work permit for Fernandinho due to his lack of Brazil internationals - Willian may also be a struggle.
Ionman34
SC Supporter
- Jun 1, 2011
- 7,182
- 16,793
He obviously never watched the 40 Year Old Virgin then.
gilzeantheking
SC Supporter
- Jun 16, 2011
- 6,612
- 19,600
Fernandinho has had 5 senior caps in the last year.
Danners9
Available on a Free Transfer
- Mar 30, 2004
- 14,018
- 20,805
They both became internationals in 2011.
It isn't so much a 'work permit' any more, the FA have to endorse the player based on his ability, nationality and international selection. Based on:
1. A player must have played for his country in at least 75% of its competitive “A” team matches he was available for selection, during the 2 years preceding the date of the application;
2. The player’s country must be at or above 70th place in the official FIFA World Rankings when averaged over the 2 years preceding the date of the application; and
3. The application for a GBE (Governing Body Endorsement) must be made by a club in membership of the Premier League or Football League and the player will only play for clubs in membership of those leagues.
I think they'd both qualify.
brasil_spur
SC Supporter
- Aug 25, 2006
- 12,710
- 16,808
dellybelly
Never Tory
- Aug 8, 2011
- 804
- 2,459
Brazil play about 1000 games each year because of their contract with Nike. Every Tom, Dick and Carlos seems to get a game for them.
brasil_spur
SC Supporter
- Aug 25, 2006
- 12,710
- 16,808
I do think it's positive we're looking at these types of players though, both have technical ability and creative/attacking flair which is something we've been lacking a bit in midfield for a while.
Not sure we'd need both and no idea what their wages are like, but if a deal can be done for either then i'd be happy as long as the price was sensible.
Not sure we'd need both and no idea what their wages are like, but if a deal can be done for either then i'd be happy as long as the price was sensible.
HappySpur
You Can't Unfry Things Jerri
- Jan 7, 2012
- 7,666
- 19,601
Fernandinho is 27, which seems older than most of our targets.
They played 12 in 2011. They have played 6 this year. Hyperbole is the best thing ever.
They played 12 in 2011. They have played 6 this year. Hyperbole is the best thing ever.
mil1lion
This is the place to be
- May 7, 2004
- 42,493
- 78,074
Some of Europes top clubs have been linked with these players from Shakhtar. I'm not sure why they have never made that next move as yet, but from what i've seen of them they look ideally suited to the style of football AVB likes to play. I'm guessing they would cost a pretty penny though.
I'm not sure Fernandinho is the player to replace Modric though. I like Willian a lot and he can play on the wing or behind the striker which is the versatility we need in attack.
I'm not sure Fernandinho is the player to replace Modric though. I like Willian a lot and he can play on the wing or behind the striker which is the versatility we need in attack.
duffster
Active Member
- Dec 11, 2004
- 446
- 226
The thing is under the points- based system, the ultimate arbiter as to who gets a Tier 2 WP is the now the FA and not the Govt.
The old 75% benchmark isn't applied as strictly.
King of Otters
Well-Known Member
- Jun 11, 2012
- 10,751
- 36,094
Really? Bale, Lennon, VDV and Modric disagree.
Misfit
President of The Niles Crane Fanclub
- May 7, 2006
- 21,244
- 34,901
If it's Russia, not much help wrt EU movement. More likely to have some vague Portuguese/other Euro acenstry which could help. Besides which, I doubt either would have to worry. They'd get shuffled through the hearing.
- Status
Similar threads
- Locked
- Sticky
- Locked
- Sticky
