@Sav2000 said in 🚨GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Physchology special Ep 119, questions please!:

@johnboywalker I wouldn’t describe you as “most vocal” you fall in a different bracket “helpful” there is a massive difference. I too hope to be able to aid others once I’ve earned my stripes as it were

Ah, my apologies. I know what you mean though. It's sometimes difficult to hear the voice of reason over a couple of arseholes screaming at full volume.

I've been thinking about changing my forum username to make me more approachable to our (soon to be) acquired German brothers.

Is 'Helpful-Hans-from-Hamburg' too obvious. 🤣

@Sav2000 said in 🚨GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Physchology special Ep 119, questions please!:

As we approach a probable expansion into new territories (German) do you see those most vocal on Twatter and the Forum losing their influence? and how do you see them reacting to this change if there is one?

I'll answer this one for you stud.

I'm fluent in German. Give it a few weeks and I'll be the Kaiser on their forum as well.

The majority of our reputations on the forum are well earned and have been achieved through consistently providing helpful advice to others (free of charge 😉).

The first thing I did when I joined the platform years ago, was to try and identify the helpful users on the forum. There weren't many to be fair. Most new users will do this.

I decided that the best way I could help the platform to expand (and in turn, grow my investment) was to provide assistance to others, by helping to retain customers and be a lighthouse navigating drunken sailors through often dangerous water.

I'm sure the Gerries will be exactly the same.

Just don't mention the war ...

Oh and for the record. I speak about as much German as Brad Pitt does Italian in the film 'inglorious basterds'. 🤣🤷‍♂️

@ChazFI123 said in Gareth Bale:

@Barkez_86 what's Callum Hudson-Odoi got to do with this?

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Haven't you heard? He's off to Madrid ... catching the train apparently!? 🤔

Clearly, somebody with Spurs/Madrid connections is just throwing out horsehit stories to generate publicity.

What next? Harry Winks to Madrid, or perhaps Modric back to Spurs ... hmmm, yeah, that sounds plausible, let's go with that!? 😏

If Benzema gets injured, without Jovic they would have no recognized striker. I don't include Mariano Diaz in the conversation as Zidane clearly has no time for the lad.

Why would Madrid put themselves in that position? Jovic appears to finally be finding his feet at the club.

Of the 874 transfer rumours we will likely hear this window, only about 20 of them will go through.

I'll put this particular rumour in the 'not a fuckin chance' category. 🤣

@Happy-Hornet said in Carlos £0.79 v Ake £1.28 1 any logic?:

@johnboywalker

Appreciate your view

While Real Madrid bent Sevilla 2-1 with Casemiro's brace, the Merengues management took notes on a special comment, Diego Carlos. The Brazilian defender is on Florentino Perez's wish list and, according to Ok Diario, the Spanish club is said to have taken him to Zidane's court. Liverpool is also on the player, but Sevilla shoot high: it takes at least 75 million euros.
Yesterday - https://m.calciomercato.com/news/real-madrid-piace-un-difensore-da-75-milioni-91401 (done a Spanish transaction)

Shot to nothing with the £500 free hit in January - a decent player and for a centre back the right age (those 2 years on Ake are a good thing)..

I am having a dabble today. Let’s who is right.

Who is your transfer gamble....

That is just newspapers making up stories to sell newspapers. Sound familiar??

Here are the facts.

He only signed for Sevilla in May 2019, so will still have years left on his contract and will likely cost any club a small fortune.

He is Brazillian and to my knowledge does not have citizenship with any EU country, so will occupy a non European spot on the roster. In la Liga, only three non-EU players are permitted and Madrid currently have six: Militão, Valverde (awaiting Spanish citizenship), Vinicius, Rodrygo, Reinier and Kubo (on loan).

They can get round this by registering players with the Castilla, which they did with VJ and Rodrygo previously, but they can only call upon 3 non EU players on a match day.

Madrid already have Ramos, Varane, Militao and Nacho (injured) as central defenders. Even Casemiro could play there if required. I cannot see them wasting another non EU slot on a player that will not be first choice.

I'm not saying Carlos isn't a good player, as he is starting every week for Sevilla, but as a transfer hold, I would not recommend him.

Like I said. Not worth a dabble.

As for my transfer shout ... I got in and out of Gabigol when the offer was announced. Made a small fortune and jumped ship.

I won't recommend any other transfer linked players, but I will advise to buy in advance and sell on the rumour. The majority of transfer rumours are nothing but smoke and mirrors.

@Happy-Hornet said in Carlos £0.79 v Ake £1.28 1 any logic?:

Hi all - looking at the transfer rumours and Carlos off to Liverpool or Madrid this window and Ake going nowhere until the Summer (injury and Chelsea’s not interested).
Maybe a dabble for Carlos in order?

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I have seen nothing in the press for about 3 weeks regarding the Diego Carlos transfer.

He is Brazillian, so is not eligible for international dividends. He would not be first choice for Liverpool or Madrid (and doesnt look likely to sign).

Ake is technically a better footballer and is two years younger. He is first choice for his club and also has 11 caps for Holland. Transfer rumours will always circulate for as long as Ake remains at Bournemouth.

Ake currently plays in the EPL, which makes him more valuable than Carlos from a media perspective.

I hold neither, and won't be dabbling in Mr Carlos, thanks.

@Tom77 said in Odriozola:

Kimmich holders probably doing their nuts in and trying to downgrade Ordiozola right now on other platforms.

It’s obvs isn't it that kimmich is a midfielder now he also plays there germany just a matter of time before he is re-classified.

I agree.

It's been obvious for months that this was the direction Kimmich was heading, for both club and country, yet holders continued to ignore the warning signs.

He WILL eventually be reclassified as a midfielder. I don't care if any holders have emails from FI support saying that won't happen. If Kimmich plays the majority of his games in midfield, then he should be re-classified as a midfielder. It's not exactly rocket science.

This highlights an important lesson for any new user on the platform. Kimmich was, at one point, and deservedly so, the most valuable defender on the platform. But circumstances change and being the top dog on the index is not a guarantee.

Rule changes, positional changes, managerial sackings can all turn your £4+ premium hold into an overpriced asset.

Do not rest on your laurels. Continually assess and evaluate every hold in your portfolio.

@Ericali said in Why is Messi dropping ?:

@gball1975 said in Why is Messi dropping ?:

@johnboywalker I had an escape plan tbh but the massive drop since has me thinking to jump ship, life craft or not, and just swim for it. Apparently just punching the sharks on the noise will give you an extra few seconds.

Always flip them over onto their backs (if you can) 😂😂 they go into a deep trance & slowly sink - true story.

The water resistance will impact the power of your punch. 🥊

Haha ... I'll quote the great Ericali.

'Be like water'

Or maybe it was that hard as nails Asian bloke in the yellow jump suit that said it ... can't quite recall his name!?

@gball1975 said in Why is Messi dropping ?:

@johnboywalker I had an escape plan tbh but the massive drop since has me thinking to jump ship, life craft or not, and just swim for it. Apparently just punching the sharks on the noise will give you an extra few seconds.

I've always found that if you speak to the sharks, they are quite an amiable bunch ... but if they get all bitey, then by all means, start throwing out that left jab!! 🤣

Messi is a really tricky one. Here is one way to look at it.

This time next year, Messi is still doing what he does best, yet has dropped to around £3.50-£4.00.

In that time, you have probably won quite alot of dividends.

Basically the two are cancelling each other out.

Everytime Messi wins divs, a few holders will decide that is the best time to jump ship, sell up and move to a more secure investment.

He is pretty much the only hold on the index that is guaranteed to win you money and lose you money at the same time.

I'm not really sure what to advise, but can only say that I don't envy your position.

Best of luck whatever you choose to do! 👍

@gball1975 said in Why is Messi dropping ?:

15p drop just in less than 24hours...I'm about 5 minutes away from ISing!!!

Messi is a tricky one. I haven't been involved with him in over a year.

The reason I don't own ... and quite possibly the reason many other don't, is because I asked myself the same question I ask of any player i invest in.

Will he be worth more in 3 years time, than he is at this current moment.

The answer in the case of Messi is a resounding no.

Every current holder likely has an 'escape plan' in relation to Messi. If you don't, your a fool. So it's a case of getting to the life rafts before there aren't any left and you have to swim.

He may play until he is 40 and win you a shitload of dividends. He might not

He might retire at 34. He might not.

Uncertainty fuels the lack of confidence, which in turn causes holders to panic.

But who knows mate. He might decide that Male modelling is where the real money is at, whap on a pair of his new venture 'Messi Underwear' and front the marketing campaign. 🤣🤷‍♂️

Actually, ignore the last bit, I'm thinking aloud again ... 🤪