Holliet to sign on Monday

[Michael229]

As a player... not really marquee but a very good additon. For the brand, MASSIVE !

[Mellowhoop]

At 2 million quid, no he's not. A v good signing which will improve us though.

[jmelanie]

As it states the press conference is for the Asian media and the signing of Park is of commercial value to them. Perhaps this old article will explain:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1258398/Ji-sung-Park-Manchester-United-didnt-sign-just-sell-shirts-Asia.html

Having said this I believe he will also be a useful player.

[DeepcutHoop]

As a player... not really marquee but a very good additon. For the brand, MASSIVE !

Exactly, and yet because it has been hyped up (and I lay the blame partly with TF here) with stadium talk, and rumours of more signings, there will be people disappointed if we announce just him.

It's an issue with communications and social media unfortunately, that we all know what's happening before an official announcement can be made.

When it does get announced with pomp and ceremony, everyone stands back and goes "meh, we knew that already"

It's a shame, but can't really be avoided.

[QPRDave]

Who on earth was saying he was as good as Messi?

And don't call me a ****, just because I feel that your requirements for a big signing are out of whack with reality.

Bless your little cotton socks for feeling so strongly about it though.

why its spot on init......... as i say smug condescending tanktop forever having a little dig about how people round here don't understand "things", bless your cotton socks for being a tree hugging tanktop ****

Ps make sure you report this to the mods

[QPRDave]

No you're not.

So W12 ranger says the same as me? yet you don't get all smug with him do ya? Yet i say its not that big a signing and you get all whiney making out i'm greedy and don't "understand"

[SammyKojoe]

We are only signing Park to increase distribution sales of the 4 Year Plan DVD.

[EYR]

We are only signing Park to increase distribution sales of the 4 Year Plan DVD.

Pirate copies? Yoo wan dee vee dee?

[Del]

Am I the only person who doesn't consider Park a marquee signing?

Everything's relative. This is about cracking the Asian market and to them he is a massive marquee signing. He is the most succesful SK player of all time, and been a success at a club they probably consider one of the top 2 in the world.... over there this is huge.

Compared to European players, no he's not. that said he's still a very good player who will more than be worth his place in the team, so it's a win win. Much better this than the hype over Beckham signing simply as a marketing ploy who wouldn't realistically have offered anything better on the pitch. PArk, at this time, is different and will improve our squad as well as be that marketing diamond for Asia.

[Michael229]

Pirate copies? Yoo wan dee vee dee?

Nice bit of casual racism! Welcome to QPR Park Ji Sung !:impatient:

[DeepcutHoop]

So W12 ranger says the same as me? yet you don't get all smug with him do ya? Yet i say its not that big a signing and you get all whiney making out i'm greedy and don't "understand"

I've already made the point in this thread, and I assume he's read it.

You really need to calm down about this. I disagree with you, and I'm keen to explain why. You also took personal offence, where I was referring to us as a collective, not just you personally.

[EYR]

Am I the only person who doesn't consider Park a marquee signing?

Not at all. Yes he's a good player but he is still/was a Man Utd reserve who weve signed for 2m. Far from being a marquee signing. He may be the Beckham of Asia but we are not in Asia. Good player yes marquee no.

[W12hoops]

Might not be a marquee signing but a very good signing indeed.

[DeepcutHoop]

Not at all. Yes he's a good player but he is still/was a Man Utd reserve who weve signed for 2m. Far from being a marquee signing. He may be the Beckham of Asia but we are not in Asia. Good player yes marquee no.

We are in Asia next week.



The Premier League is global, the potential for revenue extends way beyond these shores, and as such, while this isn't the biggest signing we could make this summer in terms of cost and quality, it is huge for the club in terms of growing the recognition and support around the world.

It may not be that important to you or I, but the owners see this as vital.

[MattyRangers]

Not at all. Yes he's a good player but he is still/was a Man Utd reserve who weve signed for 2m. Far from being a marquee signing. He may be the Beckham of Asia but we are not in Asia. Good player yes marquee no.

Hardly a reserve; he has averaged 31 appearances a season over the past 4 years there and appeared in many a big game for Utd in the CL and PL.