My guess is it's not deliberate - when I get them, it tends to be for something totally random (that would be unlikely to warrant much response, let alone a neg rep) and I decide that (1) it might be accidental, and (2) even if it's not, it's an internet message board about a football team and as a grown adult, really isn't worth worrying about for myself, let alone anyone else.Just spotted 2 recent instances of neg rep for ITKs in this thread. What is wrong with some people?
I think the only issue we could come up against is trying to convince them to let him leave this window. Both WLB and Trix mentioned that even tho originally we were happy with a loan back, after talking to him, Ange would quite like him to come now rather then in summer if possible. Even if we convince him to join now I think getting Brugge to agree will be tricky. We would probably have to up our offer and im not sure we would do that. Ether way im rather calm about him joining. There is no doubting he is a top talent and im sure a lot of teams would like him but spending 25/30 mil on an 18 year old is not something a lot of clubs can do or are prioritising at the moment plus if he has taken the Ange red pill then im sure like Radu he has his eye fixed on us.Not sure if it has been discussed in this thread (I can't see it being discussed), but the elephant in the room for me is whether Brugge need to sell this window.
If they don't need the cash this window, why would they not hold onto him until the summer, when he would probably be worth more and other clubs may have sorted their finances?
To my view, this is possibly the biggest road block to us signing him. If it doesn't happen this window, I am not sure we will be able to get it done in the summer with the additional possible competition in for him.
Maybe I am worrying unnecessarily.
Any posters that can clarify the above query about Brugge and their necessity to sell, would be greatly appreciated.
Edit. @Ghost Hardware may have answered as per below.
Blimey, it's like a shitter version of Succession.The only thing worse than people neg repping ITKs are the people who are like'that's against the forum rules you should be banned'
and then start a whole unnecessary discussion about neg repping for the umpteenth time.
It's so cringy - just let the Mods do their job, they can see the neg reps like you can and don't need to derail a thread to do something about it.
And if it is some sort of application to be a Mod one day, get in line, because everyone knows I'm the next A&C.
Put your balls away they have been through enough hahaPretty simple, I'll put my cojones on the line again and within 24hrs news breaks that we've agreed a deal![]()
You must be named Laughlin?The only thing worse than people neg repping ITKs are the people who are like'that's against the forum rules you should be banned'
and then start a whole unnecessary discussion about neg repping for the umpteenth time.
It's so cringy - just let the Mods do their job, they can see the neg reps like you can and don't need to derail a thread to do something about it.
And if it is some sort of application to be a Mod one day, get in line, because everyone knows I'm the next A&C.
Yeah it is an interesting dilemma for Brugge.I think the only issue we could come up against is trying to convince them to let him leave this window. Both WLB and Trix mentioned that even tho originally we were happy with a loan back, after talking to him, Ange would quite like him to come now rather then in summer if possible. Even if we convince him to join now I think getting Brugge to agree will be tricky. We would probably have to up our offer and im not sure we would do that. Ether way im rather calm about him joining. There is no doubting he is a top talent and im sure a lot of teams would like him but spending 25/30 mil on an 18 year old is not something a lot of clubs can do or are prioritising at the moment plus if he has taken the Ange red pill then im sure like Radu he has his eye fixed on us.
Good Morning xPut your balls away they have been through enough haha.
Unless we are completely low balling them , which doesn't seem to be the case if the press is right, or offering unfavourable add on's I really don't see them turning us down. Im sure they are trying to find someone to offer more but that is going to be very hard to find. For comparison the Belgian top 3 most expensive sales are De ketelaere at 21 for €36 mil to Milan, Jonathan David at 20 to Lille for €27 mil and Doku at 18 to Rennais for €26 mil so if the reported fee of €30 mil is to be believed he would go straight to number two in that list. Even If Brugge are one of the more financially secure clubs in the league that is a very large fee for an 18 year old. Plus im sure there will be a bunch of bonuses involved. And as i mentioned in the original post you quoted, there is no guarantee he will be worth more come summer if he hypothetically got injured or completely dropped in form. Yes it is unlikely but even so that is a lot of money to turn down and it would allow them to strengthen for the second half of the season.Yeah it is an interesting dilemma for Brugge.
Do they hold him until the summer and hope to get more interest, and possibly more money for him?
Let's hope for our sake they are happy with whatever we offer, and whenever we offer it.
Now that truly is inside knowledge!Put your balls away they have been through enough haha.
Brugge also weakens their position as a stepping stone club if they start playing hard ball.Unless we are completely low balling them , which doesn't seem to be the case if the press is right, or offering unfavourable add on's I really don't see them turning us down. Im sure they are trying to find someone to offer more but that is going to be very hard to find. For comparison the Belgian top 3 most expensive sales are De ketelaere at 21 for €36 mil to Milan, Jonathan David at 20 to Lille for €27 mil and Doku at 18 to Rennais for €26 mil so if the reported fee of €30 mil is to be believed he would go straight to number two in that list. Even If Brugge are one of the more financially secure clubs in the league that is a very large fee for an 18 year old. Plus im sure there will be a bunch of bonuses involved. And as i mentioned in the original post you quoted, there is no guarantee he will be worth more come summer if he hypothetically got injured or completely dropped in form. Yes it is unlikely but even so that is a lot of money to turn down and it would allow them to strengthen for the second half of the season.
Caught the end of them. Started going in 55I remember the Push-and-Run team of 1951.
So H88’s balls should be literally What Lies Beneath…Put your balls away they have been through enough haha.
What this shows is that Nusa is good but also that he's playing in a weaker league.I know some aren't interested in stats but for those who are, here is a comparison in terms of dribbling and ball carrying:
Brennan Johnson
Prog Carries: 3.23 48th percentile
Carries into Final Third: 1.31 9th percentile
Carries into Pen. Area: 1.67 75th percentile
Successful Take-ons: 0.98 17th percentile
Heung-Min Son
Prog Carries: 2.53 28th percentile
Carries into Final Third: 1.57 16th percentile
Carries into Pen. Area: 1.41 66th percentile
Successful Take-ons: 1.18 26th percentile
Timo Werner
Prog Carries: 3.44 53rd percentile
Carries into Final Third: 1.69 22nd percentile
Carries into Pen. Area: 2.21 86th percentile
Successful Take-ons: 1.13 23rd percentile
Dejan Kulusevski
Prog Carries: 4.40 76th percentile
Carries into Final Third: 2.97 42nd percentile
Carries into Pen. Area: 2.45 88th percentile
Successful Take-ons: 1.82 54th percentile
What this shows us is that none of our current wide options are particularly effective at beating their man and only Deki carries the ball upfield progressively for us. As you can see both Deki and Werner are pretty effective at carrying the ball in to the penalty area though they both struggle to beat their man in 1v1s.
As you can see from Nusa's stats, he is much more of a progressive ball carrier, 1v1 dribbler and wide threat.
What this shows is that Nusa is good but also that he's playing in a weaker league.
Also we press teams and our wingers receive the ball higher up the pitch. Johnson had some really impressive stats due to counter attack last season. If you compare this year he's being asked to play a completely different game.