Mr Angry 1,562 Posted March 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Renskay said: Yes that's true. They have an excellent scouting network but they are a unique case because they can send their players by loan or transferring them outright to affiliate clubs they also own. This makes it easier to plan a players development since it's easier to have influence on the amount of game time they get. Their Spanish team Granada is also useful because South Americans can get Spanish citizenship within 2 years there. Our loan system, while sometimes fruitful, is flawed in the sense that it seems like we struggle to find an adequate location for our loan players and when they are sent somewhere there is no guarantees they will play or even be considered. I think Rocky Bushiri and Melvin Sitti are examples of this. Yes, they send most of their players to Spanish clubs but they sold Granada nearly 5 years ago and didn’t send many players on loan there anyway. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,562 Posted March 19, 2021 48 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: I remember hearing a while ago that the club has been ramping up scouting efforts in South America, and these new work permit regulations make player recruitment from Latin America a lot easier, particularly Brazil and Argentina. A lot of decent players there will now qualify. This is quite a decent explanation of the new rules: https://worldfootballindex.com/2020/12/work-permits-premier-league-post-brexit-english-clubs-efl-libertadores/ So it could be easier to get permits for South American players, not harder-would never have thought that. Does Emi have any younger brothers? 😄 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Carrow 376 Posted March 19, 2021 I'm currently in Argentina and despite the official rate being 126 pesos to the pound, I get over 200 ordering through Western Union from my UK bank account. A good rib eye steak with sides and a glass of good malbec is about 5-600. God knows what rate millions of pounds going into a football club would attract but I would be surprised if favourable deals couldn't be reached! Also have the "Emi effect" in our favour of course and most Argentinians speak some English. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Vadis 151 Posted March 19, 2021 Pedro de La Vega looks like a good player 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1902 1,167 Posted March 19, 2021 Webber will find someone from the Paraguayan 3rd division who qualifies due to 3 caps for the the Dominican Republic. He will then either be truly useless and we will get rid in 12 months or he will turn out to be worth £40,000,000. Im loving this period in our history. 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,242 Posted March 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, 1902 said: Webber will find someone from the Paraguayan 3rd division who qualifies due to 3 caps for the the Dominican Republic. He will then either be truly useless and we will get rid in 12 months or he will turn out to be worth £40,000,000. Im loving this period in our history. Totally. Plus the increased likelihood of those players wanting to leave their home countries and joining us has increased significantly. The metrics and data our scouting team look at go well beyond "5 goals in 65 games". Exciting times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renskay 36 Posted March 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Mr Angry said: they sold Granada nearly 5 years ago. I must have missed that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renskay 36 Posted March 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Mr.Carrow said: I'm currently in Argentina and despite the official rate being 126 pesos to the pound, I get over 200 ordering through Western Union from my UK bank account. A good rib eye steak with sides and a glass of good malbec is about 5-600. God knows what rate millions of pounds going into a football club would attract but I would be surprised if favourable deals couldn't be reached! Also have the "Emi effect" in our favour of course and most Argentinians speak some English. Sounds like that might be a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,731 Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Renskay said: Sounds like that might be a good idea. Jokes on all of you, I have one hundred trillion dollars. Anyone know who I can buy with that? Edited March 19, 2021 by cambridgeshire canary 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renskay 36 Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) 13 hours ago, Darth Vadis said: Pedro de La Vega looks like a good player I had never heard of him before but seems to have attracted interest from all over the world including Bielsa looking to get him at Leeds this past January although he only was reported to have offered £3.5 million. Previous interest from Arsenal, Real Madrid and Man City for a reported £10m. Genoa and inter almost had deals that fell through as well with Lanus (Vega's club) said to have been looking for €12 million at that time in 2019 and 2020. Wolves also said to have bid £13.5 million in the summer of 2020. He is a 20 year old winger/striker with dual Argentinian and Spanish citizenship. Looks very very good. Edited March 19, 2021 by Renskay 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renskay 36 Posted March 19, 2021 25 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Jokes on all of you, I have one hundred trillion dollars. Anyone know who I can buy with that? Maybe a few bags of rice. I wish I had one too just for jokes 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renskay 36 Posted March 19, 2021 13 hours ago, Mr Angry said: So it could be easier to get permits for South American players, not harder-would never have thought that. Does Emi have any younger brothers? 😄 He's got a Norfolk born son who might have some allegiance to the yellows if we're patient enough 😅 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Vadis 151 Posted March 19, 2021 41 minutes ago, Renskay said: I had never heard of him before but seems to have attracted interest from all over the world including Bielsa looking to get him at Leeds this past January although he only was reported to have offered £3.5 million. Previous interest from Arsenal, Real Madrid and Man City for a reported £10m. Genoa and inter almost had deals that fell through as well with Lanus (Vega's club) said to have been looking for €12 million at that time in 2019 and 2020. Wolves also said to have bid £13.5 million in the summer of 2020. He is a 20 year old winger/striker with dual Argentinian and Spanish citizenship. Looks very very good. Like an Argentinian Cantwell, hairband and all 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renskay 36 Posted March 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Darth Vadis said: Like an Argentinian Cantwell, hairband and all He does have quite a cool look to him tbh 😅 All of Buendia's close control and vision with Toddy's hair and flair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted March 20, 2021 16 hours ago, Renskay said: He does have quite a cool look to him tbh 😅 All of Buendia's close control and vision with Toddy's hair and flair. Just needs that special something that Dion has and we've got quite a marketable ' package'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2600 301 Posted March 20, 2021 On 19/03/2021 at 00:11, Mr Angry said: Yes, they send most of their players to Spanish clubs but they sold Granada nearly 5 years ago and didn’t send many players on loan there anyway. I sold a Granada in 1983. Then I needed a Scorpio for the Cosworth Engine. So bought one and sold the remains for £450. Who bought Granada and sold it ? Grenada 🇬🇩?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
