Its a site that publishes news about celebrities - they often get information well before anyone because they pay regular people with cameras who submit photos or videos about celebrities moving around LA (and elsewhere). They have "stringers" - people who just linger about Los Angeles airport to spot celebrities and follow them around. Its pretty much impossible to go to LA without being spotted and followed.
Paul Pogba | Undergoing Medical | Helping out the Laundry Ladies
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) is joined by CEO Duncan Drasdo and Financial Director Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust for a special episode on all things behind the scenes at Old Trafford including a brief history of MUST and their aims today, views on INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe so far, and the Old Trafford regeneration.
Its a site that publishes news about celebrities - they often get information well before anyone because they pay regular people with cameras who submit photos or videos about celebrities moving around LA (and elsewhere). They have "stringers" - people who just linger about Los Angeles airport to spot celebrities and follow them around. Its pretty much impossible to go to LA without being spotted and followed.
I think some people are taking done deal too literally. Everything would be agreed but it doesn't mean all documents are ready or signed.
I can't believe there are people still doubting Pogba will be a United player at this point.
I can't believe there are people still doubting Pogba will be a United player at this point.
See if zidane says anything tonight.
ok, that was a follow on from the 48 hour tweet then. So he thought it was completely done by friday. He was wrong about the date.
It was never said absolutely 48 hours. I think it's more an indicator as to how close not that it would be confirmed then. It just takes a bit of imagination on some folks part. So I agree with all you say. Some people stress out much to much and take things for granted. They can't see how things are being done - this is clearly a big deal for Adidas and people involved. But it was clear the Journo's never said WOULD be done in 48. They see what they want to see.
They probably didnt want to do it on Friday with Zlatan's first game today. Same goes for next week. If they do announce it has to be either Monday or Friday.
So the new La Stampa article (behind paywall) are also suggesting Dybala will get the "10" shirt, which was pogba's last season.
"Of course we welcome players like Paul here with open arms. Real Madrid always want the best players. Who knows what will happen?"
Shit just got real for the naysayers!
*Are you not entertained?* (in Russell Crowe's voice)I do think these journos are parroting eachother. At that time if I was a 'journalist' I would probably have made an educated guess like that too and think "feck it" lots of noise on twitter from well connected people by all acounts saying done soon and tomorrow is Di Marzio's 48 hour deadline day, let's join the party and appear in the know. If it doesn't happen I can always go on about deAl been agreed but announcement held back.
La Stampa are good or more like The Sun?
Nerozzi on Second Raiola Comment
http://www.lastampa.it/2016/07/30/s...llo-united-pIAcRiFzwYkNB1ihWM2svN/pagina.html
http://www.lastampa.it/2016/07/30/s...llo-united-pIAcRiFzwYkNB1ihWM2svN/pagina.html
tuttosport are the sun of italy.
La Stampa are reliable and I think Nerozzi works for them.
Shit just got real for the naysayers!
I think we all know pogba is leaving. It's just where.
110m for a player is insane. Still not sure what to make of it
Erm, Manchester United obviously
Fixed it for you.
Yeah exactly. People are blaming the journos because the clubs haven't announced the deal. The journos don't control when the clubs announce, nor do they control when Pogba does his medical. They simply said that all 3 parties had reached an agreement.
Wouldn't worry about them...
For pure footballing reasons I 100% agree with you.
However, this lad is unique from our perspective for two key reasons:
1. He is a potentially world class player in a position we are desperate for (i.e. footballing perspective)
2. He is one, if not, the most marketable players now and in the future. You know all those sponsorships from noodles to adidas? They all depend on such players.
So for 1 above, what would be realistic? 60-70m Euros (I have no real basis for this)? So we roughly paying an extra 45 million euros to secure one of the most marketable players in the world. Seems fair to me.
can anyone translate the La Stampa article i posted on the last page in which Nerozzi clarifies the supposed second raiola comment?? Google translate is awful.
I see some jammy kid got a signed United jersey from Pogba.
No. Just realistic. Let's wait and see if he says anything.
Nothing is done yet.
What's so marketable about Pogba. I keep hearing this.
You only become marketable by winning accolades and trophies
He isn't as marketable as Neymar and Messi. You can also throw in Bale, Ronaldo, Hazard, Suarez etc...
Didn't Pogba sign some big deal with adidas. I'd say he's pretty marketable. And surely you would say zlatan? Considering how many shirts he's sold.
Set up.
A fan just happening to wear a pogba 6 shirt and by chance bumped into the man himself whilst he was wearing the shirt.
Come on.
Meh, if it makes it any easier then we've got plenty of money anyway and it'll only be a bit of a dent. It's not really any more than we paid for a combination of, say, Di Maria, Fellaini, Hargreaves, Anderson, Obertan etc over the past decade or so. Just looks worse because it's all in the one.
To pure footballing people this is true - it's exactly why you've listed the players you have (I mean really who wants Suarez endorsing your product unless it's something like teeth strengthening).
As simplistic as this is, he is just "cool" personified. Go have a look at the Ronaldo performance thread right now, look at how he is making the headlines. Pogba has that celebrity persona like Ronaldo. Bale, Suarez et al. don't. It's as simple as that. And that's why he is marketable. It's a bit like why is Brad Pitt and the likes used to endorse products as oppose to superior actors? It's the persona, the looks, the attitude.
Fair point, but I'm just not sure that this is what it's all about, I posted yesterday that hoped we weren't on the receiving end of some elaborate wind up/hoax, I said it in jest, but I'm not so sure anymore, the whole thing is just weird.
I'm not saying he isn't marketable but the way people are going on you would think he's Messi as if he's won so many Balon D ors etc....that nobody can touch him in terms of sales etc...
I would say Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo are the most marketable players in the world.
Isn't Suarez Adidas's poster boy after Messi? I see him in all the Adidas ads likewise Bale?
I think that if this is the case, United will come out and deny any interest in the player. They've let these ridiculous rumours roll on.
Clearly a set up, but the question is why?
You do realise that the best possible excuse that could be made for you here with these last three posts is that you're trolling and being incredibly unfunny in doing so? Every other possible interpretation actually casts you in a far worse light - especially in terms of the extent of your intellect. So, yes, congratulations on that one.
Edit: Oh, and yes, you're incredibly realistic.
That isn't realism, it's pessimism.
He's the new poster boy for Adidas I think but maybe that isn't the case. I agree that Messi, Neymar and Ronaldo are more marketable right now. Having said that, we have zero chance of signing any of them. So we're going for the next bracket which is good enough IMO.
Again though, the above is purely based on a footballing perspective. The top top players in the world (i.e. the three above) will always appeal the most to the football community in terms of marketability. For me, it's about tapping into the wider market - that's where we can get ahead of the competition. Basically, in my mind, finding the next Beckham (great player but never the top) is what we're looking for (and what we hoping Pogba is). We have the added benefit that Pogba is a damn good player in a crucial position we need.