I'm looking forward to PFA Chief Executive Gordon Taylor putting out a statement today condemning the move of Kaka from AC Milan to Real Madrid. Similarly at UEFA headquarters in Nyon Switzerland where I'm sure President Michel Platini will be pontificating on the social responsibility of clubs to not spend vast sums on transfers.
As you'll recall in January City almost single handily caused the decline in western civilization by bidding for Kaka. Editorials rained down about how the club was ruining football. But of course it wasn't that money was ruining football, it was that a club such as City was attempting to join the elite.
And no, haters and doubters, City have not joined the elite. When we have won something and qualified for the Champions League then and only then, will we be part of the conversation. Until then the club must build, sometimes gradually and sometimes spectacularly the squad that allows the change to occur.
So it's one of three things. Either clubs shouldn't spend large sums on players. Or clubs should be allowed to buy whomever they want. Or do Gordon Taylor, Michel Platini and their ilk believe only a Real Madrid, Manchester United and other established Champions League side should be allowed to prosper?
Mr. Taylor, Monsieur Platini, City fans await your public statements on the matter.
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Posted by Steve Barlow on 06/09/2009
My thoughts exactly. I thought I would by now be reading some comments from so-called experts discussing City's role (getting used perhaps?) in the whole saga. Disappointed indeed. I think it shows City were indeed close to signing him, until perhaps Real Madrid let it be known that they too were interested. I too await with baited breath the pontifications of Platini and Taylor, among many others. As a City supporter this will be the best summer I have ever had because we can realistically hope to sign anybody we are linked with.
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Posted by Martin Nazimek on 06/09/2009
Well said. I just talked to a person about this exactally this morning. We are trying to become a dominant team and are seen as bad for the game while teams like united and madrid have been doing this for years and nothing is said because its the norm. Is this fair? ABSOLUTELY NOT. It angers me just to think about it. We get labled as trying to ruin football and they dont. Thats a bunch of crap. I am waiting for their statement soon and it better be along the same lines as what they have said about us.
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Posted by PJ Demers on 06/09/2009
The double standards are so transparent and hollow that it borders on insulting. As a City supporter I'll be the first to admit that we made a pigs breakfast of the Kaka transfer attempt. that said it wasn't like City were trying to write a check they couldn't cash. Kaka to Real Madrid for L60 million, hell that's sound business. Kaka to Manchester City, sorry you're not worthy.
When will we City fans learn our place. its OK for any member of the G14 to spend as much as they like and rack up as much debt as they please (Man United take a bow) but for City (or anyone else outside the G14) to spend money they actually have (rather than borrow) something must be done.
The telling difference is that City despite its vast wealth is still a club with a fervently loyal fan base whereas Real Madrid are a global brand that butter UEFA's (and Michel Platini's) bread. They are making it quite clear they eat alone.
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Posted by Andy.southern blue for life. on 06/10/2009
As City fans we have always accepted our club as it is.We refered to,like other big non top4 clubs as perenial under-achievers and long suffering fans.We, like them follow our club through the highs and lows.Fortunately for us we are embarking on the biggest high in our history.Fair play to Kaka and the likes of,who have plenty of money so are lured by champions league football etc.Seemingly,like him or not,Mark Hughes is being given time to build a team with players from the next tear willing,albeit for big wages,to get us where we want to go.Once we break into the elusive top4 we can then attract the next level of players to keep us there.Stability is the key.So the signings of Bellamy and Barry and the likes are important steps in our transition.When we get there Platini etc will always compare us with utd,real,etc and say it will take a lot of susstained achievement to be regarded in their "league".As humble City fans we will just enjoy the ride.nothing will beat the div2 play off.
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