Pepe on Mancs

[JohnnyH]

Of course there is another Premiership club that's going to be needing a replacement keeper very soon.

 

And that for me is the truth and something I've also been saying for a while. I reckon Chelsea will use Torres big style to tap up Reina over the coming months. Czech has lost his nerve and needs replacing. I'll guarantee a big bid for Pepe in the summer form them. And if there is a £20m release clause then I guarantee Chelsea will activate that, and then the ball is in Pepes court.

[gkmacca]

It would be refreshing to see a player, just for once, say that he takes some responsibility for challenging or not challenging for trophies. The way most of them talk they DO sound like fans - unable to make a difference on the pitch.

[Mbrownrigg]

It'd be disappointing to lose him, for sure, no?

 

But, you know what, if he goes he goes.

 

this club will continue.

 

And I honestly believe that our future is as bright as any other club in this country.

 

And 6 weeks ago, the total opposite was true

[TheDrowningMan]

He's not been 100% committed since the summer, hence the clause being put in his contract. He's clearly put out overtures to Man Utd and Arsenal with his comments and were it not for the fact that Brad Jones is our back up, I'd put him in the reserves instantly. Maybe the club will go forward properly when the last of the high-profile Spaniards leave. Their culture is different, loyalty has even less meaning than it does here.

[Russ Atmosphere]

And that for me is the truth and something I've also been saying for a while. I reckon Chelsea will use Torres big style to tap up Reina over the coming months. Czech has lost his nerve and needs replacing. I'll guarantee a big bid for Pepe in the summer form them. And if there is a £20m release clause then I guarantee Chelsea will activate that, and then the ball is in Pepes court.

 

Fazakerley

[silverlining]

He's not been 100% committed since the summer, hence the clause being put in his contract. He's clearly put out overtures to Man Utd and Arsenal with his comments and were it not for the fact that Brad Jones is our back up, I'd put him in the reserves instantly. Maybe the club will go forward properly when the last of the high-profile Spaniards leave. Their culture is different, loyalty has even less meaning than it does here.

 

Have you ever been accused of being a tad melodramatic?

Perhaps prone to overreaction?

Just ever-so-slightly mental?

[Randy Marsh]

Well that would be very noble of him. I suppose we should be grateful eh?

 

WE ought to decide how many more seasons he has here.

 

Also I don't buy all of this 'lost in translation' shit with Reina either. With Torres maybe' date=' but Pepe has a much stronger grasp and appreciation of English than most.[/b']

 

He should/would not be speking to Journo's about his contract at all if he was not thinking about it.

 

It wasn't lost in translation, but they haven't used the full quote.

 

He was asked about Utd and Arsenal both needing new keepers, he agreed they may well do but he has a contract with Liverpool.

 

There is really no need to get hysterical about this because by all accounts the interview is not in the least way incriminating. The goon at Sky who wrote the story has handpicked a fragment of an interview and totally taken it out of context.

 

rorysmith_tel Rory Smith

Reina: "I would like to challenge for trophies, of course. Champions League is important, but nothing is fundamental."

 

rorysmith_tel Rory Smith

Reina quotes are legit: "VDS hanging up gloves, Arsenal looking for keeper, but I have just renewed contract at #LFC, so nothing I can do.."

 

The interview was a radio interview with Torres and also Pepe's dad.

 

Seriously, people shouldn't get upset because it's a total non story. It also apparently emanated from the Scum so that tells you all you need to know.

[TommyW]

lets wait for him to say he's off to the Mancs before stringing him up

[TheDrowningMan]

Have you ever been accused of being a tad melodramatic?

Perhaps prone to overreaction?

Just ever-so-slightly mental?

 

I'm not sure what's wrong with that post. If a player is not entirely committed it's only natural to drop them if a replacement of the right quality is available. And it's true that there's a different footballing culture on the continent - Players move between their biggest rivals all the time, there's not the same notion that some things are off-bounds. He didn't need to mention Van Der Sar and Arsenal followed by a wistful "but I signed a new contract..." but he did. Look at how many players add the "but I have a contract..." caveat just before they up sticks.

[Malarkey]

The Mancs can't afford him.

 

They're skint. They've been linked with everyone under the sun to look like they want to buy big. Probably to try and please Rooney.

[Frankenhooker]

I'm not sure what's wrong with that post. If a player is not entirely committed it's only natural to drop them if a replacement of the right quality is available. And it's true that there's a different footballing culture on the continent - Players move between their biggest rivals all the time, there's not the same notion that some things are off-bounds. He didn't need to mention Van Der Sar and Arsenal followed by a wistful "but I signed a new contract..." but he did. Look at how many players add the "but I have a contract..." caveat just before they up sticks.

 

But he didn't mention Van Der Sar, Arsenal or United. They were mentioned in the questions asked to him. After reading the actual translated interview he didn't really say or do anything wrong.

[TheDrowningMan]

But he didn't mention Van Der Sar, Arsenal or United. They were mentioned in the questions asked to him. After reading the actual translated interview he didn't really say or do anything wrong.

 

He mentioned him in response to the question. He could have laughed it off and said "No chance!" but instead it was punctuated by "I have a contract so there's nothing I can do". It's typical football speak, I've seen it far too many times to dismiss this.

[Randy Marsh]

One thing's for certain, keep hold of Kenny and we'll be going in the right direction alot quicker than people thought. A strong finish in the league this season and a massive push for the Europa League trophy would give everyone in the squad a massive boost going in to the summer. I think it's vital we give the Europa our 100% commitment, this club is crying out for a trophy.

[gkmacca]

I think it's vital we give the Europa our 100% commitment, this club is crying out for a trophy.

 

Exactly. They want to win trophies? They think they're good enough to win trophies? Well start by winning that one! Don't just wait to sneak into another team's winning picture. Everyone wants to be Josemi these days.

[redsoxs]

A personal prediction or based on some firmer information?

 

Personal.... So I wouldn't take any note of SKY.

 

With VDS retiring (40) this summer, it wouldn't surprise me if the Media/FA/SKY/The Queen will all be wanting Raina going to United, if you think Torres to Chelsea leaves a bitter taste, wait until the summer.... the press biggest story for 12 weeks will be "Raina for United"

 

Does anyone think the agent won't try talks?

[silverlining]

Exactly. They want to win trophies? They think they're good enough to win trophies? Well start by winning that one! Don't just wait to sneak into another team's winning picture. Everyone wants to be Josemi these days.

 

Hahahaha!

 

Not even Josemi wants to be Josemi.

[Duff Man]

People honestly not worried by those quotes? After what's just happened with Torres? Mad.

[Trucker Paddy]

People honestly not worried by those quotes? After what's just happened with Torres? Mad.

 

I'm not worried if any player wants to leave, were on the up people wana get off the train there'll be another stop coming July 1st, we move on up without you

[Major Tom]

People honestly not worried by those quotes? After what's just happened with Torres? Mad.

 

Nope.

 

If he doesn't want to be here then I am happy for him to leave. If he does, I would love him to stay.

 

There are quite a few decent young keepers around Europe at the moment.

[Captain Turdseye]

He's not going anywhere. No chance.

 

I stand corrected if this thread has been bumped somewhere down the line.

[Liverpoolway]

Personally I'd like to see Gulacsi given a chance for a few games (Sparta Praha x 2 ++) before signing another keeper (whether it's a reserve or a replacement for Reina). He's always looked an amazing talent, and I'm positive that he'll prove himself to be PL quality.

[Byrnie]

People honestly not worried by those quotes? After what's just happened with Torres? Mad.

 

No point worrying about something you cannot control. I used to worry about stuff like this, not now. The club almost being ruined by two cowboys puts things in perspective. Losing a player doesn't even come close.

[Chinandeler Bong]

Lets just wait til the summer before we start to panic.

[The Party Boy]

Chelsea are not going to replace Cech, thats stupid talk because he had a bit of a dodgy game against us.

[thompsonsnose]

The Mancs can't afford him.

 

They're skint. They've been linked with everyone under the sun to look like they want to buy big. Probably to try and please Rooney.

 

Shrek will be sold in the summer, how else will they pay their interest bill?

That contract drama in the summer was a front to get the price up.

They better hope nobody notices hes been utter shite for at least two years.

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