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Kenwright clash precludes move for Baines?

07/12/2012 |

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A strange paragraph in this Independent story claims that, if Man Utd sell Evra to PSG for £5M (that's not the strange bit!) — then the grossly over-hyped 'move' for Leighton Baines may be thwarted by the poor relationship that exists between Sir Alex Ferguson and Bill Kenwright:

The poor relationship between Ferguson and the Everton chairman Bill Kenwright could be an impediment to United signing Leighton Baines as a replacement — a move that fell through this summer.

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Gerry Quinn
853 Posted 07/12/2012 at 14:54:07

I find that report quite ridiculous. I would imagine that the relationship that Ferguson has with ANYONE is poor! Last years deal for Gibson from Manure was an excellent move by Everton, and I don't believe there is anything in this story...

Brian Waring
866 Posted 07/12/2012 at 16:27:48

"A move that fell through this summer......."

Michael Kenrick
867 Posted 07/12/2012 at 16:30:38

I noticed that too, Brian. It's like they've gotta believe their own bullshit.

It would be interesting to see what (if anything) Matt Traynor heard about this...

Edward Simpson
871 Posted 07/12/2012 at 16:38:50

I'm actually getting quite sick of all these stupid nonsensical articles/whatever!

Can't journalists do something productive for a change and stop making up bullshit!

Ian Bennett
874 Posted 07/12/2012 at 16:48:49

Blue kipper are carrying an interview with fun bobby. Despite the slash and burn policy of 2011, it would appear the accounts are still dire.

"Despite those trading losses, there's been virtually no increase in debt" - how much did we dump off the wage bill and got in transfer fees? 86p per pound, stay way fans, increase in lawn mower parts blah, blah, blah

http://www.bluekipper.com/fans/mickey_blue_eyes-41/b5576-interview_with_robert_elstone.html

Ian Bennett
875 Posted 07/12/2012 at 17:04:23

Virtually no increase in debt, is short hand for an increase in debt. How is this possible when we dumped so much off the playing staff......

Michael Kenrick
876 Posted 07/12/2012 at 17:20:47

Hmm... wonder what Bobby thinks about that fella Richard Knights? Errr... no let's not go there, eh.

Andy Callen
879 Posted 07/12/2012 at 17:34:36

I fail to see how the relationship between our Chairman and their manager makes any difference when it comes to a transfer. Surely the only relationships that matter are between the player and both the managers. Also what part, other than identifying transfer targets, does a manager have in actually buying a player? Isn't that what a Chairman/ Chief Exec. et al are for NSNO

Steve Sweeney
880 Posted 07/12/2012 at 17:39:50

Why would PSG buy Evra when Cashly is already a done deal

Mark Tanton
883 Posted 07/12/2012 at 18:11:56

I really don't think Kenwright, or any chairman (Levy perhaps...) would let a personal relationship problem get in the way of a good business deal.

I do think Man Utd will come in for him at some point (way too much smoke for no fire, and this is how Utd do business - slow burning) and that if the money's good enough he'll go.

After all, Baines deserves a cabinet full of medals doesn't he?

James Brand
886 Posted 07/12/2012 at 18:28:43

Mark #883

I agree. Baines is in my humble opinion one of, if not "the", best left back in the world.

If we didn't make CL this year, like Arteta, I wouldnt begrudge them for one minute..

The guy ooooooozes class.

Eric Myles
925 Posted 08/12/2012 at 00:43:49

How many ex-Utd players have we got? Including one only last season?

If that's the sign of a poor relationship, imagine the dealings if they got on like a house on fire?

Eric Myles
927 Posted 08/12/2012 at 00:50:26

Ian #875, an increase in 'other operating costs' maybe?

Doug Hast
964 Posted 08/12/2012 at 12:00:50

Leave Evra where he is; we don't want or need him... although it would be an interesting derby game if he did come to Everton.

Shaun Sparke
006 Posted 08/12/2012 at 17:17:40

Ah Doug! Think you are barking up the wrong tree there mate. Read the article again (Its only a very short one) then come back on here and write out a thousand times "I must pay more attention in future". Tut tut...

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