Topic: Arthur Melo

[tubby]

The mancs wrapping Sabitzer up in a day and we stick with this goon. Should have got rid and tried for Sabitzer. Same ball park wages surely. Recruitment team on it's arse, numerous staff serving notices. Calamitous.

I don't think we should've got him in, but it's not really Melo's fault he's injured.  And we can't just terminate a year long loan and stop paying those wages.

[dirkster]

As I've said before on this thread, I do feel quite sorry for him. He was obviously trying very hard to get himself fit. Just unfortunate that he got injured in the way that he did. Can't fault the lad for trying.

[Fromola]

It had Aquilani written all over it, at least we're not saddled with the player on a long contract.

He's a decent player but had he managed to stay fit he's not the player that would have made any real difference given the way things have gone. he's the kind of player who will give you a solid 6-7 out of a 10 in a well functioning team.

[Nobby Reserve]

What exactly is wrong with him, and is he expected back any time this season?

[Schmidt]

What exactly is wrong with him, and is he expected back any time this season?

Torn thigh, supposed to be back to team training in a couple of weeks so we could see him towards the end of the month. It'd be nice if he could get some involvement around the time the CL games roll around so we can rotate Thiago a bit, though I'm not confident on that CL run lasting particularly long right now so he might not end up being needed too much.

[PeterTheRed ...]

The mancs wrapping Sabitzer up in a day and we stick with this goon. Should have got rid and tried for Sabitzer. Same ball park wages surely. Recruitment team on it's arse, numerous staff serving notices. Calamitous.

Is this the same Sabitzer who's been a complete flop at Bayern?

[TankEngine10]

Is this the same Sabitzer who's been a complete flop at Bayern?

I mean, he hasnt been great, but compared to Melo, or persevering with Fab...

[Adams83]

This was a bizarre loan from the start. It didn't make any sense at the time other than being desperate to get someone.

Never really rated him that highly and with his injury record it's not a surprise what's happened here.

[PeterTheRed ...]

I mean, he hasnt been great, but compared to Melo, or persevering with Fab...

Nope, he's been a total flop at Bayern ...

[Kopenhagen]

Just have to laugh really.

[smurfinaus]

Nope, he's been a total flop at Bayern ...

There were some suggestions by various people we should get him. Glad we dodged a bullet.

[TankEngine10]

There were some suggestions by various people we should get him. Glad we dodged a bullet.

After the Melo signing, I'm not sure how much of that is true.

[bird_lfc]

There were some suggestions by various people we should get him. Glad we dodged a bullet.

Nice conclusion to come to on a loan signing that hasn't played a game yet.

[SamLad]

First time I've fucked that up in nearly 14k posts and you're straight on it, prick!

you're welcome.

[Historical Fool]

The mancs wrapping Sabitzer up in a day and we stick with this goon. Should have got rid and tried for Sabitzer. Same ball park wages surely. Recruitment team on it's arse, numerous staff serving notices. Calamitous.

Goon??

[Kopenhagen]

Full training!

[HeartAndSoul]

Full training!

He’ll feel like a new signing!

Just what’s needed to turn our season around

Who needed a midfield signing in January when Arthur was on the way back

[Zizou]

Gonna laugh if he's boss.

[LiverBirdKop]

He’ll feel like a new signing!

Just what’s needed to turn our season around

Who needed a midfield signing in January when Arthur was on the way back

Hmmm. Waiter? I'll have whatever he's having.

[Keith Lard]

If we can have a fit version of that fella who played for Gremio and Barca, he'll be a most welcome addition to the squad

[Black Bull Nova]

Arthur Melo
What a fellow
Some say he's yellow
Like Marti Pellow
Strangebedfellow
Some say he's made of Jello
Like Elvis Costello with a cello
Truth to say
Its hard to tello
He may be a goodfellow
Or just a useless Marshmellow

[Bootle]

Arthur Melo
What a fellow
Some say he's yellow
Like Marti Pellow
Strangebedfellow
Some say he's made of Jello
Like Elvis Costello with a cello
Truth to say
Its hard to tello
He may be a goodfellow
Or just a useless Marshmellow

Tis Longfellow that btw

[afc tukrish]

Arthur Melo
What a fellow
Some say he's yellow
Like Marti Pellow
Strangebedfellow
Some say he's made of Jello
Like Elvis Costello with a cello
Truth to say
Its hard to tello
He may be a goodfellow
Or just a useless Marshmellow

Arthur Melo is
back in training, a blessing.
Wonders never cease.

[SamLad]

Gonna laugh if he's boss.

I hope his first PL game is when he comes on in the 85th minute and scores a worldie hat-trick to give us a 3-2 win.

delicious on so many levels .....

[KirkVanHouten]

Gonna laugh if he's boss.

Would be hilarious. He wouldn't even need to be boss to get a game in midfield at this point.

[Machae]

If we can have a fit version of that fella who played for Gremio and Barca, he'll be a most welcome addition to the squad

I said that earlier, there is a decent player there and some of his clips show what a player he could be if his head is right. Problem is, the team is low in confidence and the expectation on him might be too high which doesn't bode too well for him.

[NarutoReds]

Arthur Melo is boss! Could be the answer to our midfield.

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[Fromola]

Would be hilarious. He wouldn't even need to be boss to get a game in midfield at this point.

He wouldn't but he's not really the type of player we're crying out for. He's just another midfielder on our books who needs legs around them, rather than providing them himself.

[DonkeyWan]

Another one that, even if he makes the first team will inevitably enter the same cycle of 'he's great! - he's injured! - he's feeling his way back! - he needs legs around him - he's great! - he's injured!" as all the rest. 

[DelTrotter]

Hopefully he can contribute something but think he'll do well to even get 1 start for us, best hope for him is us going far in the CL and we quit trying in the league which would be nice!

[RedBec1993]

Hopefully he can contribute something but think he'll do well to even get 1 start for us, best hope for him is us going far in the CL and we quit trying in the league which would be nice!

He’s been left out of the CL squad.

[Clint Eastwood]

I'm willing to bet good. money that we don't ever see him start a game for us. A few 15 minute cameos here and there is all I'm expecting. He might be an okay player, but he doesn't fix any of our issues.

I know that sounds harsh. It's not his fault obviously.

[DelTrotter]

He’s been left out of the CL squad.

Yep, my point is if we go far in the CL we won't give a fuck about the league and he might get a start.

[Machae]

Yep, my point is if we go far in the CL we won't give a fuck about the league and he might get a start.

It's not surprising he's been left out, but thought he might have featured there, anyone know in who's place? Keita?

The league and top 4 will be a struggle, so not sure what his role would be now for the remainder of the season. Get him fit for Juventus?

[Draex]

He might be an okay player, but he doesn't fix any of our issues.

He was an excellent player and as close to Thiago as we have in the squad, so even if he gets minutes to let Thiago get the rest he needs then he will be very useful.

[Samie]

[Fromola]

He was an excellent player and as close to Thiago as we have in the squad, so even if he gets minutes to let Thiago get the rest he needs then he will be very useful.

He was signed as a Thiago understudy (and while he was injured to cover for him). Thankfully Thiago has stayed fit since he came back at least but if he can do 15-20 minutes off the bench at least then he comes in useful. Especially when Jones can't stay fit either.

In reality the fact he's left out the CL squad (when we knew he'd be back for Madrid) says a lot about where he stands in the pecking order.

[lfc_col]

The lesser spotted Melo 

[Nobby Reserve]

Arthur Melo is boss! Could be the answer to our midfield.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/I-2tcimM7FA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/I-2tcimM7FA</a>

Reminds me of The Cube.

[mrantarctica]

We aren't far from a full complement of players, and definitely a fully fit set of CMs to pick from. Hopefully the competition for places will mean that we see a significant improvement in quality. That being said, who of the top 4 teams would take any of our CMs? Hopefully also means that the likes of Fabinho, Thiago and Hendo can get adequate rest and rotation to finish the season strongly.