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Date:Tuesday July 15 2008
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72 Hours & Counting
Every Manchester City supporter in the land is well aware of the Ronaldinho bid and that the club are battling it out with Milan for his signature. Fans are also aware that Ronnie will make his final decision within 72 hours.
Nothing new there I hear you scream, nevertheless while we City fans sit around and twiddle our thumbs has anyone heard of the 72-hour-rule?
No, then perhaps I should put everyone out of their misery!
72 Hour Rule
It implies that the longer you postpone something the less likely it is that you'll actually do it. In other words, when you postpone something for longer than 72 hours, you usually found enough excuses to not do it.
Really, it works that way. Sort of a rule of the universe or something - at least you will probably find that it has held true for you in the past.
Think about it. You've decided to do something, maybe replace that broken gate in the garden. You write it on a piece of paper and stick it with a magnet on the fridge where you can see it every day. And you do see it every day.
But do you get out there and replace the gate? No. In fact, that little piece of paper stays there on the door to the fridge for 4 days. It becomes second nature to see the paper there, so second nature that you don't even 'see' it anymore, if you know what I mean.
Do you really know what I mean? Nah, however all I ask is that you read the 72-hour-rule again, add Goofy to the equation and see if this time, it makes a little more sense.
Your Comments
Will he really fancy Manchester and all that rain?
merlin
If he got his finger out and signed for us, he could be playing in the Faroe Islands on Thursday. What more incentive does the guy need???
oliverblue
it's a gamble no matter how you look at it, were he to come. and the supposed wages are crazy.
RadioactiveD
He is probably waiting to see our result on Thursday !!!
alphieblues
looks as if he officially is going to milan. look at it this way, you'll save loads of money.
RadioactiveD
Hope he signs for you fellas as I've love to see him in the prem... just hope he lives up to the billing if he does.. it'll cost you a lot of dosh if he signs then doesn't perform
Chix
He even lied about the 72 hours, his agent gave both clubs a letter saying he will join them, brilliant. It would have been a bonus for us and if we do have that £22.5m to spend, we can now get on with strengthening the squad and let Goofy show us what we missed out on with Milan.
Buzz Lightyear
Goofy is expected to sign today (Wednesday 16 July) for AC Milan. Hey-ho, at least City pulled out all the stops, but even that wasn't enough. Now to look forward to signing some young and up and coming talent.
Tudor
What has this transfer saga done for Manchester City's reputation, well to be honest, it has all been a slight embarrassment for City, because from the outset, I never actually believed that he would sign for us anyway.Sparky has to build a team that will consistently win games home and away against those teams who find themselves lower down the league. What we don't want to happen again this season is 6 and 8 goals against in the same game.
Buzz Lightyear
One thing in MH's favour is that he knows that the money is there and he can pursue his choice of players at whatever cost.
alphieblues
I have to admit BL goofy has made us look stupid we bid a higher amount and still he goes to ac realy confusses me on the behalf of barca cause they clearly accepted both offers even thou ares was higher but i am alot a bit happy he didnt come to us we can sign better and younger at a cheaper price
dunne deal
As I said DD, it would have been a bonus, but Sparkys priorities must be to get a Keeper, A did Hamann replacement,and a right winger, who can cross a ball. agree Alphie, I don't think that Goofy would have been in Sparkys plans, he is an individual who shows off his skills, not a team player. Sparkys sides have not contained stars, they have been full of team players and have emerged as stars.
Buzz Lightyear
Shame I would have liked to see Ronnie in the prem.
FreidelNo.1
Worth a shout & it would have been a real coup had you got him.
storagematt
he would of being good for getting good players but that is all realy but as i said b4 i am happy we didint sign him
dunne deal
I don't know how it all works,but it seems clear to me that you lot have been used by either Goofy and his brother(his agent) or Barca to manufacture him a move to Milan.Your better off without him I think.
SweetLeftFoot
Richard Dunne's comments on tv - "It's not really a disappointment" could easily be interpreted as "Thank God he's not come!" Get the feeling team morale would have suffered if he'd signed. Now lets move on!!!!!!!
oliverblue
i would say some of the players would of leaving cause all the attention would be on him for the season while the other players wouldn get a look at
dunne deal
Dream's dream's dream's....
watford1881
Yeah, cheers!!
Tudor
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