by Callum » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:14 pm
GunnGunn wrote:Yeah as much as i loved Sagna he stitched himself up big time by opening his mouth.
Its pretty obvious he left for the money and an easier ride to a massive trophy.
Players who feel the need to justify their moves are the ones who often end up regretting them.
Sagna had a 3 year deal on increased wages and the chance to become an Arsenal legend and arguably our greatest ever RB...And he blew it.
He doesn't deserve to be booed but he doesn't deserve anymore respect.
Thanks for the memories Bac.
by GunnGunn » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:17 pm
by Angelito » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:28 pm
by Dejan » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:38 pm
Callum wrote:Dejan wrote:So much bitterness. Embarrassing.
He didnt left for the money. He went to Man City because he has a better chance of winning the league with them.
Yeah, I'm sure the £130k p/w they're paying him had nothing to do with it.
Obviously there may well be footballing reasons but I hate how he's come out and said that money wasn't a factor. It clearly was. If he just admitted it I'd hold so much more respect for him rather than seeing him try and make excuses to the fans.
by GunnGunn » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:39 pm
by Dejan » Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:51 pm
GunnGunn wrote:Dejan, he practically admitted it himself.
by Callum » Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:00 pm
by Clarky » Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:01 pm
by mitchf » Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:43 pm
by GunnGunn » Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:45 pm
Dejan wrote:GunnGunn wrote:Dejan, he practically admitted it himself.
Yes because goal.com is suddenly the most reliable source that never twists any words.
This is their quote:
"Can you find one player in Europe who stayed six years on the same contract? That's what I did and I never asked for anything"
The interviewer probably said that some people may think now he is going for the money and with his answer is nothing wrong.
If he was such a money grabbing ****, why didnt he leave years before to get the money? He could of gone to any club in the world when he was at his peak. Why didnt he ever ask for a new contract with more money?
He spent 7 years here, always giving his full 110%, never winning any major trophy(inb4 fa cup, please shut up). City finished above us the last 4 years(winning it 2 times) and if you ask me they will finish above us the majority of the upcoming years aswell. Professionals, especially of his quality, want to win the biggest trophies possible.If you spent 7 years without winning the league I can imagine your patience has ran out.
I guess some gooners still refuse to believe that City has a better team and has been for years and anyone going there is automatically a money grabbing ****, yet they have won the league twice and were still stuck at zero.
I hope he gets a good reception at the Emirates. No need to be bitter.
by DiamondGooner » Sun Aug 17, 2014 5:12 pm
by Dejan » Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:06 pm
DiamondGooner wrote:He left for a retirement nest egg, I don't see why this is so hard to grasp.
He stayed here because he had it good and he was loyal player, he was 1st choice and the manager always backed him as did the fans.
This is his last big contract now he's in his 30's, no surprise he went for the team who offered him the most money ......... coincidence I think not.
To Sagna it was too good of an opportunity to turn down, what other club is dumb enough to pay a RB in his 30's over 100k per week.
Sagna probably couldn't believe his luck, take the money and run I say.
Good luck to him he deserves it.
PS: If money wasn't the reason then why was he in negotiations with AFC? he would of stayed if we had matched Cities wage offer.
by Sims » Sun Aug 17, 2014 6:10 pm
Dejan wrote:DiamondGooner wrote:He left for a retirement nest egg, I don't see why this is so hard to grasp.
He stayed here because he had it good and he was loyal player, he was 1st choice and the manager always backed him as did the fans.
This is his last big contract now he's in his 30's, no surprise he went for the team who offered him the most money ......... coincidence I think not.
To Sagna it was too good of an opportunity to turn down, what other club is dumb enough to pay a RB in his 30's over 100k per week.
Sagna probably couldn't believe his luck, take the money and run I say.
Good luck to him he deserves it.
PS: If money wasn't the reason then why was he in negotiations with AFC? he would of stayed if we had matched Cities wage offer.
He could of gone to Russia, PSG or Qatar and earned more.
by starmandb » Sun Aug 17, 2014 11:09 pm
Clarky wrote:Dejan calm down mate.
Yes he spent 7 years at arsenal but 2 of those he was out with a broken leg. Not his fault granted but still sitting on the sidelines getting paid.
Question - How did Man City get where they are today?
Answer - Paying huge sums of money in wages.
All those players that first came (Robinho etc) in would never have signed for Man City if they were offered £50-£60k a week. But when flashed £120k-£150k they will stand up and take notice.
Now I'm not saying Sagna left for purely money but what I am saying is to ignore the fact it had something to do with it is stupid.