Matt Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 11 minutes ago, c1982 said: Only 4 star?! You may have enjoyed it more in a 5 star. You’ve also got to go off characters... I personally couldn’t ever live in London - just not for me. Millions think otherwise. Me neither. Give me peace and quiet any time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Haiku said: It's not that important imo. Manchester is a shitty place, but is attractive enough to majority of footballers. And Liverpool is a lot better place to live than Manchester. Shitty? Do you live in Manchester? Most United / City footballers live in north Cheshire which is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Blue Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 As a token Londoner I have to say London is a great place to live, if you are: 1) Young (ish - under 40) 2) Rich (ish) It is so massive and diverse that you can always find like minded people, and things to do, places to go that are great and off the tourist trap. Some of the best food / friends / music / experiences in my life have come from the various communities that have made London their home. This does not cost lots of money, but you do have to be explorers and outgoing - which young people tend to be. If you don't have 400K then forget buying anywhere decent to live in London, want a garden then add another 150k. Plus everything is more expensive than the rest of the UK, then again wages are higher, but not that much. We can't afford to buy in London so we are saving up to move to somewhere in Essex. The outer London boroughs are quiet, although still busy compared to other parts of the UK. I don't think I could live in a quiet village, I would go mad. Miss the adrenaline, faster pace of life too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Everton director of football Marcel Brands has travelled to Barcelona to continue negotiations for Colombia centre-back Yerry Mina, 23, and France full-back Lucas Digne, 25. (Mail) Premier League newcomers Wolves have also made an enquiry to sign Mina from Barcelona. (Sky Sports) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 11 hours ago, Formby said: Shitty? Do you live in Manchester? Most United / City footballers live in north Cheshire which is very nice. Manchester is a shitty place to live! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnsy Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 13 hours ago, Matt said: Me neither. Give me peace and quiet any time! My bit of London is quiet! I'm only 5 mins from the tube & then 25 mins into the centre too, so best of both worlds, although if I didn't work here I'd be tempted to live elsewhere. On topic, Wolves can fuck off!! I'd be disappointed but could understand if he went to Lyon, but Wolves?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 http://www.goal.com/en/news/everton-finally-set-to-land-mina-from-barcelona-with-27m-bid/cv8em4du0icx1hdfa0lcz9tth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Matt said: Manchester is a shitty place to live! Compared to Switzerland, maybe. I've been here thirty years and would never describe it as shitty. It's got good bad areas, of course, but which UK city hasn't? Roughest area I ever lived was Belfast and then SE London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Matt said: Manchester is a shitty place to live! Once again, ‘in your opinion’ which could be very offensive to members on here who are proud natives of Manchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 On 25/07/2018 at 17:05, TallPaul1878 said: Yep, don't forget that the lure of living in London is something that we struggle to compete with. Overseas players will always prefer London over Liverpool. It's a certain type of character that puts their career before their personal desires that will make that choice. On 25/07/2018 at 16:06, Romey 1878 said: Wolves are interested now supposedly. Dudley by far a better place to live than London! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 3 hours ago, c1982 said: Once again, ‘in your opinion’ which could be very offensive to members on here who are proud natives of Manchester. Indeed it is my opinion, having lived there for 4 years. Pretty sure anyone who has lived there would agree. c1982 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Formby said: Compared to Switzerland, maybe. I've been here thirty years and would never describe it as shitty. It's got good bad areas, of course, but which UK city hasn't? Roughest area I ever lived was Belfast and then SE London. See above. I lived, studied and worked there for 4 years. I’m not throwing the opinion out on a whim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Brands is apparently at the game tonight and back from barcelona so hopefully this move is sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 10 minutes ago, plaidharper said: Brands is apparently at the game tonight and back from barcelona so hopefully this move is sorted. He must be thrilled with what he’s watching. He’ll be earning his money over the next 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Matt said: Indeed it is my opinion, having lived there for 4 years. Pretty sure anyone who has lived there would agree. So, you were at uni here? What years was that? Before the regeneration? And what did you find 'shitty'? The weather? The people? The nightlife? The area you lived in? Seems a rather ridiculous remark to say 'anyone who has lived there would agree'. Plenty of Mancunians love their city. Maybe it just didn't suit you. c1982 and Baba 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 Every city or town has it's good and bad spots It's such a subjective debate with a multitude of variables it's pointless even talking about it tbh It's far from as simple as saying well City and United attract (insert name) so why wouldn't they come to Everton on the same terms it's ridiculous c1982 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Matt said: See above. I lived, studied and worked there for 4 years. I’m not throwing the opinion out on a whim. I agree, Didsbury village aside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 9 hours ago, Formby said: So, you were at uni here? What years was that? Before the regeneration? And what did you find 'shitty'? The weather? The people? The nightlife? The area you lived in? Seems a rather ridiculous remark to say 'anyone who has lived there would agree'. Plenty of Mancunians love their city. Maybe it just didn't suit you. Yeah, it was a stupid generalisation so apologies for that. The sun and heat must be getting to me here. I also did have a very bad time there (guns to face during a robbery for example) so I don’t have the best memories of the place. But from 2000-2005 in the city centre the place was not a pleasant place to be; rubbish everywhere, bad smell, etc. If it’s been cleaned up since then good. Ironically, the weather was probably the thing enjoyed the most whilst being there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formby Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 4 hours ago, Matt said: Yeah, it was a stupid generalisation so apologies for that. The sun and heat must be getting to me here. I also did have a very bad time there (guns to face during a robbery for example) so I don’t have the best memories of the place. But from 2000-2005 in the city centre the place was not a pleasant place to be; rubbish everywhere, bad smell, etc. If it’s been cleaned up since then good. Ironically, the weather was probably the thing enjoyed the most whilst being there No worries - I've written enough novels about the place to know how bad it can be - and the time you were here was at a very troubled time for the city (Gunchester et al). It has improved a lot, though (albeit the council / police still can't seem to keep Piccadilly Gardens clean / safe!). Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 hours ago, patto said: If Mina keeps holding out on signing for us we should walk away and go for Gibson Mina obviously doesn't want to come here he's waiting for champions league team. I'd be worried we could be walking into another Keane situation with Gibson he seems very similar to me bar being left footed It's one area we need to spend a decent sum on and bring in someone commanding and with a physical presence which Mina fits perfectly tbh Vranny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 hours ago, Formby said: No worries - I've written enough novels about the place to know how bad it can be - and the time you were here was at a very troubled time for the city (Gunchester et al). It has improved a lot, though (albeit the council / police still can't seem to keep Piccadilly Gardens clean / safe!). Good to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted July 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 5 hours ago, patto said: If Mina keeps holding out on signing for us we should walk away and go for Gibson Mina obviously doesn't want to come here he's waiting for champions league team. Who is Gibson Mina ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1982 Posted July 27, 2018 Report Share Posted July 27, 2018 I do wonder if Spurs will come in for Mina if Alderwireld goes. He and Sanchez looked good together at the World Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 12 hours ago, c1982 said: I do wonder if Spurs will come in for Mina if Alderwireld goes. He and Sanchez looked good together at the World Cup. If he signs for us it will literally be his last choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 24 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: If he signs for us it will literally be his last choice. Then he’d have to work his arse off to get into the window if he wants a move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Sky reporting United are interested now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddock Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 Not read through most of this so apologies if it’s been said already but does anyone else get the distict feels ng he’s playing us like a fiddle to get a move elsewhere?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Paddock said: Not read through most of this so apologies if it’s been said already but does anyone else get the distict feels ng he’s playing us like a fiddle to get a move elsewhere?? I get that feeling as well. It wouldn’t be the first time agents have used our interest to drum up other clubs. Would like him here, but it seems to have dragged on for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 4 hours ago, StevO said: Sky reporting United are interested now. Saw rumours of it coming out of Spain last night too. Wonder if he is their back up if they cant get Maquire. Realstically Mina could easily still move to United or Spurs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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