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Nasty_Nick 3:48 Fri Apr 17
This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

Balotelli Bargain
Guest Post by Jim Stuart

I’m aware this is a seemingly random post, but the season is winding down, West Ham continue to concede goals after 90 minutes, there are no English teams left in Europe, and no senior International football in the summer.

Thus I have arrived at the conclusion West Ham should sign Mario Balotelli in the summer.

Realistically would Liverpool accept an offer of £8m, so they recoup half of their original investment. He took a wage cut to join Liverpool, and to escape I’m sure he would be able to be convinced to take another.

Despite his obvious talent, Mario admittedly does often come across slovenly, walking around the pitch, getting obviously frustrated when things don’t go his way, and sailing dangerously close to red cards. But the talent remains. He is a difficult beast to tame, lets not pretend, but he is capable of the spectacular. The reason I think he could really kick on at West Ham as opposed to any of his former clubs is because of our biggest asset, our fans.

If we at West Ham feel a connection to a player, feel he is special, we make him feel special. Why is it Carlos Tevez is still happy to reminisce about his West Ham days, despite only scoring 7 goals, in a relegation dog fight. He received the adoration of every West Ham fan, for 90 minutes a match, even before he scored a single goal ‘One Carlos Tevez’ was bellowed down from the stands. I know Liverpool are supposed to be excellent fans, the Kop laa di da di daa. But I genuinely believe at West Ham, we the fans are the most capable at appreciating a player that gives everything for us, just ask Di Canio’s tattoo, or Julian Dicks to name but a few.

I think Mario Balotelli has similar traits to the aforementioned players, if he felt the connection with us, I think he would wear his heart on his sleeve and really play for the colours, and be excellent. But hey, that’s just my end of season feelings, I can’t see it happening and many may disagree. I’d get him on my shirt though.

https://www.westhamtillidie.com/posts/2015/04/16/balotelli-bargain

subcutaneous 8:23 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

Go home, Nick, you're drunk.

CDFG 7:39 Fri Apr 17
Re: Whoosh

Well I saw him & his family being quiclky ushered passed the masses leaving Anfield during our latest defeat getting loads of verbal for his trouble..... Nice missus though !!!!

gph 6:30 Fri Apr 17
Re: Whoosh

Fair enough.

Serves me right for butting in on a conversation without looking up what had gone on before.

riosleftsock 5:51 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

Would have no problem with Mario joining, exactly the sort of talented wrong'un we love.

He'd love it here too.

penners28 5:23 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

I didnt think I mentioned Rodgers or Lambert that much?

i-Ron 5:20 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

Penners, you posted that at the time sarcastically about BR, but it turned out to almost be correct...as you've said!

Well I found it funny. Especially the Lambert thing at the end!

whufcroe 5:12 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

Hardly a shit player is he, insane yes

penners28 5:09 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

hahahah wooosh

gph 5:08 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

*consults Sheldon's Guide to Human Humor*

I think i-ron is being sarcastic

penners28 5:05 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

not sure what you are getting at there ron? do you know brendan or something

i-Ron 5:02 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

penners28 11:50 Thu Aug 21
Re: Balotelli to Liverpool for £16m
Cracking signing

Rodgers still so OUT OF HIS DEPTH at liverpool. Will be FOUND OUT soon i suspect.

As for rickie lambert ....

young woody 5:01 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

RODGERS

i-Ron 5:00 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

Spandex Sidney 5:43 Thu Aug 21
Re: Balotelli to Liverpool for £16m

Yep, just £16m that;'s not even a risk these days.

Champions league experience, won the Premiership, 24 years old, fuck me what a fucking steal.

penners28 5:00 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

could have been the reason Rodgers lost his job when they were playing poorly

The Joker 4:58 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

He's been terrible for Liverpool but I can't help but like the fella and wouldn't be sad to see him come here for around £8m, which is fuck all in today's football.

goose 4:47 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

Loan or bargain deal HELL YEAH

gph 4:38 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

"NO! He's poison"

"YES! But only on a loan deal"

What's this minute's opinion, Texas?

joey5000 4:33 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

Let me ask Di Canio's tattoo before I decide.

Texas Iron 4:32 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

OK...

Maybe on a
loan deal...half wages...

option to send back at any time...

What position would you play him...???

Texas Iron 4:31 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

No...let some other club have him...he is poison for a club...

Northern Sold 4:30 Fri Apr 17
Re: This bloke wants Balotelli. What a strange man.

All fuckin' day long....

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