Nick Posted 16 September 2016 Posted 16 September 2016 This is a guy that kept Drinkwater out of the first team a few seasons ago. Hes had an injury - a bad one and may never be the same player again but I'd also not like to write him off if he has the desire still to make a come-back. I'd send him out on loan now till Jan and see if he can regain his fitness and some form and go from there. Derby would be my choice.
chicagofox Posted 17 September 2016 Posted 17 September 2016 2 hours ago, Swan Lesta said: This is a guy that kept Drinkwater out of the first team a few seasons ago. In a season where we were for the most part crap and at the foot of the table.
MC Prussian Posted 17 September 2016 Posted 17 September 2016 5 hours ago, chicagofox said: In a season where we were for the most part crap and at the foot of the table. It's not as if Drinkwater and the other guys apart from James really delivered themselves at that time...
Fox92 Posted 17 September 2016 Posted 17 September 2016 9 hours ago, Swan Lesta said: This is a guy that kept Drinkwater out of the first team a few seasons ago. Hes had an injury - a bad one and may never be the same player again but I'd also not like to write him off if he has the desire still to make a come-back. I'd send him out on loan now till Jan and see if he can regain his fitness and some form and go from there. Derby would be my choice. He wouldn't now though. Drinkwater is miles ahead of him. I wouldn't bother with a loan, just sell him. He'll never play again if he keeps getting these little injuries when recovering from a major injury. As we progress we're bringing in better quality now.
Raj Posted 17 September 2016 Posted 17 September 2016 Very sad for Matty. We have to remember that in the first season or so it was Matty who seemed to be the showing the potential ahead of Danny. Met him once and he was a very humble person. Must be every sportspersons worst nightmare this. Hope he recovers and and makes a decent career.
The Doctor Posted 17 September 2016 Posted 17 September 2016 10 hours ago, Swan Lesta said: This is a guy that kept Drinkwater out of the first team a few seasons ago. Hes had an injury - a bad one and may never be the same player again but I'd also not like to write him off if he has the desire still to make a come-back. I'd send him out on loan now till Jan and see if he can regain his fitness and some form and go from there. Derby would be my choice. If you were being pedantic it was cambiasso that kept drinkwater out, James was the obvious foil to either of them, and did it brilliantly alongside DD, and him and cambiasso were probably the best of the very bad bunch October to March that season. If he could get fit again I'd have him in there - steady ball winner and work horse in the promotion season. Not kante style but would be a decent replacement for him if he's still got it, although those ifs are getting bigger and bigger.
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 17 September 2016 Posted 17 September 2016 The new Matt Jones. Injuries going to ruin him here
Stevosevic Posted 17 September 2016 Posted 17 September 2016 Recurring injury problems. Remember he had serious injury problems before he joined us also.
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 3 October 2016 Posted 3 October 2016 Just read this - sad to hear that Matty seems to be struggling to get back to fitness. I'm been looking forward to his return to action, and keeping my fingers crossed for him but it increasingly looks as if he may be done, at least at this level. At least he got a season in the PL if that's the case. Sucks as the guy had a ton of ability and potential and seems to be a very hard-working and down to earth character who could have been a great future captain.
Chico1958 Posted 3 October 2016 Posted 3 October 2016 haven't read the whole post ..........what's happened ?
foxes21 Posted 16 October 2016 Posted 16 October 2016 We need him now, more than ever. Mendy's injured, Amartey shouldn't be playing Chelsea away and, Drinkwater/King combo never works. Call this desperation, call James a crock, but there is a very good player in there. He needs his chance.
VLC86 Posted 16 October 2016 Posted 16 October 2016 3 minutes ago, foxes21 said: We need him now, more than ever. Mendy's injured, Amartey shouldn't be playing Chelsea away and, Drinkwater/King combo never works. Call this desperation, call James a crock, but there is a very good player in there. He needs his chance. Good player but this would be the worst thing we could do to him. If we thought he was ready he would have been out on loan. I've said it before but I fear for him.
daddylonglegs Posted 16 October 2016 Posted 16 October 2016 I don't think we'll see him in a Leicester shirt again.
fuchsntf Posted 16 October 2016 Posted 16 October 2016 On Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 00:21, Worthington said: Sadly, not going to happen for him here! Very unfortunate that his season on the sidelines co-incided exactly with our 'stepping up' a level...! At the time he was injured, MJ was very much a part of the squad that were doing what they did......Trouble is, the team have progressed massively since then, and Matty hasn't been able to be a part of the progression. As a member of a team aiming for survival, (or at best mid-table), in the PL....(a-la LCFC 2014-15), then he could be regarded as an important team player, however, our MF options have improved dramatically in the last year or so. James,(at best), is now probably 5th or 6th choice in a 2 man midfield....Sentiment is fine, but injury can wreck the very best potential career.......Let go ! How times change... If he was fit, then according to your post he would be an automatic choice now... James 5-6th choice ( in your opinion) . Even then he would be in my top top 3. Now...if fit bite your hand off.
sylofox Posted 16 October 2016 Posted 16 October 2016 7 minutes ago, lestajigs said: Matty James if defo not the answer we need Written off without even a chance to prove himself. Yet right now our only option is Andy King if things are not working or an injury. I would rather if fit him given a chance before January so we can spend millions on 2 CB's and a RB.
lgfualol Posted 16 October 2016 Posted 16 October 2016 Would only work in a 3 in front of the defence against tough teams. He's slow as **** (probably slower now he is fat), can't pass or shoot.
Wymsey Posted 16 October 2016 Posted 16 October 2016 Play him in the FA Cup etc. It'd take him a good while to adjust to the demands of the PL, and we're domestically not in a position to let give others opportunities that they badly need.
Nick Posted 17 October 2016 Posted 17 October 2016 On 17 September 2016 at 10:08, The Doctor said: If you were being pedantic it was cambiasso that kept drinkwater out, James was the obvious foil to either of them, and did it brilliantly alongside DD, and him and cambiasso were probably the best of the very bad bunch October to March that season. If he could get fit again I'd have him in there - steady ball winner and work horse in the promotion season. Not kante style but would be a decent replacement for him if he's still got it, although those ifs are getting bigger and bigger. If you were beng pedantic I wrote 'a few seasons ago' Cambiasso wasn't here a few seasons ago.
The Doctor Posted 17 October 2016 Posted 17 October 2016 3 hours ago, Swan Lesta said: If you were beng pedantic I wrote 'a few seasons ago' Cambiasso wasn't here a few seasons ago. He never kept drinkwater out the side besides that season, they were the partnership.
foxy boxing Posted 17 October 2016 Posted 17 October 2016 play him in the u-21's regularly to get him match fit and up to speed working with players of which some will be from the first team
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 17 October 2016 Posted 17 October 2016 21 hours ago, lgfualol said: Would only work in a 3 in front of the defence against tough teams. He's slow as **** (probably slower now he is fat), can't pass or shoot. FFS, your post is just disrespectful to Matty. Pace is not his asset but he's no carthorse. Plus he is strong, technically good and positionally good, likes a tackle and can certainly pass - in fact his passing is his strongest suit. His shooting is poor yes but better than Kanté's was! Don't see any reason to be such a dick about a player who has always given his best and played well for us. I feel really sorry for him that his career at the top level looks to been ****ed up by injuries.
Solihullfox Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 Well judging from the picture gallery from first team training yesterday it appears that Matty is at least taking part in full training
kingcarr21 Posted 18 October 2016 Posted 18 October 2016 Matty started to come good before his injury. I remember many chances on goal he had he just couldn't hit a barn door Really hope he still has a future. His injury has ruined him but always thought he was a good player who struck a half decent partnership with Drinky. Would love to see him back on the pitch in a Leicester shirt. Would certainly help our midfield out
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