[Danny]

MILAN ARE BACK.

We have just signed Italy's (formerly?) best team's prize defender. A man Allegri called a 'leader of the dressing room' three weeks ago.

This is a statement guys. The biggest we've made in almost a decade. It's one thing trying to big up all the defenders (honest pros most of them) that we had in recent years, Alex, Mexes, Zapata etc - trying to fob off some kind of legitimacy such rubbish had for being in our shirt, quite another signing a player of this quality direct from our rivals and weakening them.

Meanwhile we EVEN GET RID OF MDS AND GET 10M FOR HIM INTO THE BARGAIN!!!!

This has turned into a great window, and while we cannot get too far ahead of ourselves, this is the spending and level of transfer we needed.

We have to already be strong contenders now for Scudetto and UEL. And yes, before Bonucci I wasn't even looking at either. But that for me is an absolutely colossal signing.

Changes everything.

[X-Offender]

The problem is that you're making a judgement about someone you know nothing about. What do you know about Andre Silva and his career so far? How many times have you seen him play? Do you even know the kind of player he is? Because you say he fulfills a support role but the guy is a pure striker. Played the only striker in Porto's 4-3-3 and is supported by Ronaldo in Portugal's 4-4-2.

His stats last season were pretty solid as well: 21 goals in 42 official games, of which 5 goals in 10 Champions League matches.

So, exactly what are you basing your opinion on? Oh wait, the Confed Cup. Sorry, but anyone who heard you say that would roll their eyes.

[Danny]

The problem is that you're making a judgement about someone you know nothing about. What do you know about Andre Silva and his career so far? How many times have you seen him play? Do you even know the kind of player he is? Because you say he fulfills a support role but the guy is a pure striker. Played the only striker in Porto's 4-3-3 and is supported by Ronaldo in Portugal's 4-4-2.

His stats last season were pretty solid as well: 21 goals in 42 official games, of which 5 goals in 10 Champions League matches.

So, exactly what are you basing your opinion on? Oh wait, the Confed Cup. Sorry, but anyone who heard you say that would roll their eyes.

Why are you not having a go at Han for praising him re: his performances in the Confed Cup?

PS: I am basing my opinion on his career stats, his age, the league he was in, and the position he plays. Incidentally you're contradicting everyone else with your assessment in this post.

What exactly is your issue with the Confed Cup anyway? The only team who weren't at full strength were Germany!

PPS: why are you so angry I don't agree with you?

I feel like I'm being made out to be wrong, a w*nker and an ars*hole just because I don't rate Silva.

This post has been edited by Danny: Jul 15 2017, 11:33 PM

[X-Offender]

Danny, you're wrong if you think we are praising Silva. We're not. Personally, I know nothing about him. Before signing him I had never heard of his name. The only things I know about him are his stats, a few info I've read about what type of player he is, and some YouTube clips.

I am completely open-minded that he might either turn into a great player or a failure. Given the high expectations people have about him and his stats with Porto last season, I am more inclined towards the former. But anything can happen. However, I cannot judge him before he performs for us.

That is what you are doing and why we're disagreeing here. You see now?

[Danny]

Danny, you're wrong if you think we are praising Silva. We're not. Personally, I know nothing about him. Before signing him I had never heard of his name. The only things I know about him are his stats, a few info I've read about what type of player he is, and some YouTube clips.

I am completely open-minded that he might either turn into a great player or a failure. Given the high expectations people have about him and his stats with Porto last season, I am more inclined towards the former. But anything can happen. However, I cannot judge him before he performs for us.

That is what you are doing and why we're disagreeing here. You see now?

No, I don't think you're praising hm, I think you all wish to deny me a right to have my opinion though, because you dislike it. You're literally calling me wrong to have major doubts about him, and I stand firm with my strong caution.

So, that's not what I am doing - I am exercising my right to not buy into him. If I turn out wrong I will joyously apologise. But if not, I think I deserve an apologise myself for basically being told to shut up.