Dimi Payet; the Epilogue

MrsGrey

Slaven_A_Laugh_Lukerz said:

Point is if Payet had other motives for leaving (non family related), he wouldn't be going to Marseille. It's that simple IMO.

I don't think it is that simple. I can think of at least 2 other reasons why he's (supposedly) going to Marseilles. And that's before I've had a ;coffee

SuzanneClaret

What did he attribute his previous poor behavior too, when he did this before?

Ravel49

MrsGrey said:

Slaven_A_Laugh_Lukerz said:

Point is if Payet had other motives for leaving (non family related), he wouldn't be going to Marseille. It's that simple IMO.

I don't think it is that simple. I can think of at least 2 other reasons why he's (supposedly) going to Marseilles. And that's before I've had a ;coffee

Care to dilvulge your musings MrsG?

Ravel49

Is it down to the cheese boards ;hmm

MrsGrey

Slaven_Cups_His_Beard said:

with Payet it's come to the front, im just curious as to why

Here are 3 suggestions:

1. Pragmatism: Payet was 100% clear and determined he won't play for West Ham ever again, and Slav recognises that his efforts to change Payet's mind have failed. So there's no way it can be hidden and no point, as it will become clear soon enough.

2. Frankness: Slav knew that the 1st question in the presser would be about player availability, so just got on with telling them the situation before they asked.

3. Damage limitation: They decided to get it out there as soon as the situation became irreversible, to avoid all the rumour and gossip that would annoy the fans and make more negative waves about the club.

4. Honesty: because it's the truth.

MrsGrey

rav ;lol


1. They are the only ones who want him.

2. He is the sort of person who doesn't adapt well to new places and languages, and wants the safety and security of what he knows.

Ravel49

Re 2. And who can blame him re the stadium ;run ;run ;run ;wink

OldCastleSwift

SuzanneClaret said:

MrsGrey

Diamantis_Are_Forever said:

Re 2. And who can blame him re the staduim ;run ;run ;run ;wink

And you should never, in my experience, underestimate the power of cheese.

Ravel49

#BrieHype

Pearces_Left_Foot

Several reports that ARsenal and Man U sniffing around Payet hopefully push the price up

baracks_a_hammer

If true that should suit him because it will mean he is far closer to his family

TwistandShout

Slaven_Cups_His_Beard said:

Alderzzz what are you going on about?

I'm not questioning what your opinion is, I'm just telling you mine, that's it. If you choose not to believe it, honestly it's fine!! Where have i kicked off?!?!

You brought up the "criticism" of the club over certain situations, I just said what it appeared to me that they "normally" do or behave in certain negative situations.

I've given you examples of the way the club acted, if you don't think that is true that's okay

I see your point Slizz. The club do cover the negative things up (Gold said Carroll was fit in 1-2 weeks, when he was actually out for a lot longer)

It was a surprise it all came out at once (Payet situation) but i think it was pure emotion from Bilic. He was the one who got him playing like that, talked him up, got him back in the France squad. Remember in the Euros Slav jumping on the table celebrating his goal?

Now its all been thrown back in his face. Refusing to play. Shocking. He's let Bilic and the club down. Im glad Bilic came out and told the truth.

MrsGrey

If 'ITKs' are given the benefit if the doubt, with the excuse that 'things might change between their first statement and what actually ends up being the case', why isn't anyone else?

Ravel49

From Kaveh Solhekol:

D27P trained with the u23's today
Trained on his own yest

alderz

He's working his way back!

Tomorrow: trains with the first team
Friday: carried around on a plinth by the rest of the team
Saturday: becomes manager
Sunday: rests

iron_pants

alderz said:

He's working his way back!

Tomorrow: trains with the first team
Friday: carried around on a plinth by the rest of the team
Saturday: becomes manager
Sunday: rests

And what has Craig David got to do with this?

Ravel49

iron_pants said:

alderz said:

He's working his way back!

Tomorrow: trains with the first team
Friday: carried around on a plinth by the rest of the team
Saturday: becomes manager
Sunday: rests

And what has Craig David got to do with this?

He's walking away

Tomw85

;lol ;clap ;bowdown

SuzanneClaret

;lol ;clap

McHammer

Chilled on Sunday ;quaver

Ravel49

Marseille does have lovely beaches

Maybe DP is thinking about early retirement

and who can blame

;beer

lololol

McHammer

http://talksport.com/football/west-ham-fc-transfer-news-chinese-super-league-club-hebei-fortune-want-hammers-rebel

SuzanneClaret

They can have him for 50mil.

SuzanneClaret

I'll even sort out the shipping crate myself.

OldCastleSwift

Oh the ignominy. Not only banished to the reserves, but he has to train with Captain Fantastic too...

IronHerb

The first freight train on the new link between China and Barking arrived today so it wouldn't cost too much to box him up and send him there.

grey_til_I_dye

We're gonna box him up
We're gonna ship him out
Ain't nothing about Dimi
That we care about.

I said 1 - 2 - 3 ship your Dimi out

I said 1 - 2 - 3 ship your Dimi out, yeah

SuzanneClaret

;wahoo ;handbag ;wahoo

claretandbluesky

I wonder if Marseille thougt they could tap him up get him to kick up a fuss and have their player at a price of their choosing, and now we are saying no and expecting a reasonable sum they recognise you cant really pay 30m for a 30 year old. Poor Dimi's tail will be between his legs.

Sully stand your ground!