Steven Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 So, at this rate, next season's midfield could be: Schlupp-Fekir-Fuchs-Kante. Is Nigel a secret fan of Derek & Clive? Any excuse.... I think I preferred you discussing politics in General Chat.
Alf Bentley Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 I think I preferred you discussing politics in General Chat. Sorry, mate, I've moved downmarket!
EnderbyFox Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 To small Hasn't really been a problem for Santi Cazorla this season has it?
Xen Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Good job he's French then. Plus there isn't a tournament in 2016. Malian heritage, so there's a chance he might choose them instead.
MC Prussian Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 The ACON will have serious implications for us if more Africans are signed.We are already likely to lose Young Jeff and Mahrez and added to Kante and Sako missing for up to six weeks will leave a big hole in the squad. That's all very hypothetical. They'll have to qualify first! Plus, we've just made one signing so far - let's wait and see what the summer brings with regards to Kanté and Sako before we get all nervous.
Dan Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 we've been reported to be considering an offer of £8m. Kinda hope his skills include being able to play football Knew someone would pick that one out. When I say that though I tend to mean looks technically good. You don't get the full picture from Youtube videos but you get an idea. He looks a pretty decent player to me.
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Could be an absolute gem, and I'll stick by my policy of "If he's good enough for Steve Walsh he's good enough for me". Also if we get him I think I could just about bear Estaban leaving.
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Also, I love the idea of him going up against Tokelo Rantie when we play Bournemouth
AKCJ Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Could be an absolute gem, and I'll stick by my policy of "If he's good enough for Steve Walsh he's good enough for me". Also if we get him I think I could just about bear Estaban leaving. All well and good...but lets remember that Steve Walsh played roles in signing Alex Bruce, Danny Simpson and Robbie Neilson.
Steve Earle Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 All well and good...but lets remember that Steve Walsh played roles in signing Alex Bruce, Danny Simpson and Robbie Neilson. Maybe even Bakayogo too...
Walshy5 Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Danny Simpson was signed by Terry Robinson behind Pearsons back.
MPH Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 All well and good...but lets remember that Steve Walsh played roles in signing Alex Bruce, Danny Simpson and Robbie Neilson. Maybe even Bakayogo too... the first tand third were definitely based on a different budget we had... Personally dont think Alex did that bad for us... and he's proven to be semi decent playing in the prem for Hull..... Simpson did alright AS A RIGHT BACK in his first few games for us... but he's not a wing back.... either way we needed competition/ cover for de leat... But no manager is going to get the tactics right on every game and no scout is going to be 100% right on every player... lets not forget also that sometimes a name like SImpson might be the last option on a list of 5 RB's and maybe the others were not available or went elsewhere... Not everyne wants to join a newly promoted team! Seeing what happened to Burnley and QPR is testement as to why.. As for Bakayoko, he got injured so we can't really hold that against Walsh... He was voted player of the year in league one so it wasnt necesserily a bad gamble to see if he could make it in the champ... The injury gave him no chance to settle into a champ team...
Bagworthblue Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Maybe even Bakayogo too... weren't we in league 1 with no cash when we signed Neilson?? , Alex Bruce was hardly dire, and Simpson hasn't exactly been dreadful. Bakayogo showed a lot of promise at his previous club, struggled then got injured. Not all signings will progress as you expect. There is an element of risk in any signing. More hits than misses though the first tand third were definitely based on a different budget we had... Personally dont think Alex did that bad for us... and he's proven to be semi decent playing in the prem for Hull..... Simpson did alright AS A RIGHT BACK in his first few games for us... but he's not a wing back.... either way we needed competition/ cover for de leat... But no manager is going to get the tactics right on every game and no scout is going to be 100% right on every player... lets not forget also that sometimes a name like SImpson might be the last option on a list of 5 RB's and maybe the others were not available or went elsewhere... Not everyne wants to join a newly promoted team! Seeing what happened to Burnley and QPR is testement as to why.. As for Bakayoko, he got injured so we can't really hold that against Walsh... He was voted player of the year in league one so it wasnt necesserily a bad gamble to see if he could make it in the champ... The injury gave him no chance to settle into a champ team... crossed in the post
AKCJ Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 the first tand third were definitely based on a different budget we had... Personally dont think Alex did that bad for us... and he's proven to be semi decent playing in the prem for Hull..... Simpson did alright AS A RIGHT BACK in his first few games for us... but he's not a wing back.... either way we needed competition/ cover for de leat... But no manager is going to get the tactics right on every game and no scout is going to be 100% right on every player... lets not forget also that sometimes a name like SImpson might be the last option on a list of 5 RB's and maybe the others were not available or went elsewhere... Not everyne wants to join a newly promoted team! Seeing what happened to Burnley and QPR is testement as to why.. As for Bakayoko, he got injured so we can't really hold that against Walsh... He was voted player of the year in league one so it wasnt necesserily a bad gamble to see if he could make it in the champ... The injury gave him no chance to settle into a champ team... I'm just saying that he makes mistakes. No need to use the "but he didn't have any money to spend" line cosidering we were easily the most wealthy League 1 club and had Mandaric's backing which bettered most. Not every signing under he's made has paid off. He's done tremendously, i'm not doubting that. I'm just saying that for every 2 or 3 good signings he makes, there is one bad one.
4everfox Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Hasn't really been a problem for Santi Cazorla this season has it? Its not a problem for Lionel Messi either and Gianfranco Zola was also a brilliant player despite being small.
CosbehFox Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 All well and good...but lets remember that Steve Walsh played roles in signing Alex Bruce, Danny Simpson and Robbie Neilson. All signed for naff all. Generally get money transfers spot on.
thpike Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 There was a spot on the Leicester City Football Forum about him IIRC. I did read an article recently stating that his height never was a factor in his playing abilities. We've had good luck with French scouting in the last few years with Mahrez and Knockaert.
Long Eaton Fox Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Was actually joking but all the small players mentioned or forwards not defensive midfielders. How would he fare against NZonzi or Matic.
Happy Fox Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Claude Makelele wasn't the tallest. If this guy can be half as good as him we will be alright.
EnderbyFox Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Was actually joking but all the small players mentioned or forwards not defensive midfielders. How would he fare against NZonzi or Matic. Why does he have to be a defensive midfielder? Santi Cazorla has played CM for most of the season and he's practically a dwarf. As long as we have someone next to this chap I'm sure we'll be fine.
ROB-THE-BLUE Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Marco Verratti is another small CDM but he looks absolutely class! Don't think Kante's size should put us off!
Fox 4 Life Posted 19 June 2015 Posted 19 June 2015 Gattuso was small but an absolute beast, Mascherano similar - size doesn't matter remember guys
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