Tuna Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 Why Kante should be BPL player of the season January 9, 2016 Sam May takes a look at reasons why N’Golo Kante should be Premier League player of the year. When the name of N’Golo Kante was banded around the city of Leicester, the Foxes faithful, were saying: Kante who? Ranieri had not been in charge at the King Power Stadium when head of recruitment Steve Walsh came in with the name of N’Golo Kante. A 5ft 7 midfielder from Ligue 1 club Caen in France. Interestingly boss Ranieri, wasn’t impressed and stated that the 24 year-old didn’t have the attributes to compete in the Premier League. After a few weeks in the side, the Italian realised he had make a mistake with what he had previously said. The 46 year-old stated to his head of recruitment: “Steve, don’t ever listen to me again”, he said to Walsh, smiling. “I don’t know what I’m talking about!”. Parisian born Kante, who made the move for £5.6 million last summer, has been a standout performer in the heart of the Leicester midfield this season, helping them to a current 2nd place in the Premier League. With all of the headlines going to Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy, it is Kante who should take the plaudits. Being a tough tackler, and closing down his opponents the French man has made 64 interceptions to date equaling that of Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye who are both way ahead of everybody else. He has turned into a King Power hero and has only been with the club five months. The number 14 has developed a strong partnership with former Manchester United Under 21 Danny Drinkwater. Kante is similar to that of Paul Scholes in both footballing style and stature. Drinkwater dubs him “the rash” because he appears everywhere, breaking up play and starting off moves. This allows Vardy and Mahrez to really express themselves. Ranieri stated that he was Leicester’s Claude Makelele when he was quoted saying: “Last season in the first five leagues of Europe, he was No 1 to recover the ball. He is showing his quality now here. He is fantastic because he reads the situation very well. If you look at him, his movement, he attracts the ball. He is very smart and very fast in his movement.” He also added: He is quiet but he can improve a lot because he can play like a central midfielder like when I had Makelele. Sometimes I put him in wide positions because I want him on the pitch. If you remember well, Makelele was a winger at the beginning of his career and then he came inside for Celta Vigo in Spain, then with Real Madrid and then with us at Chelsea. I think Kante can achieve this position. He is a very good midfielder. When we all watch the video of him chasing the ball everybody says “Wow!”’ To date Kante has made 22 appearances, scoring one goal, which came against Waford back in November of last season and made one assist. Impressive displays came against Swansea and Liverpool where he helped his side to secure a 3-0 win and 1-1 draw, respectively. The fact he knows when to keep the ball and release it is another factor of his game. His sharp Football brain is also an element as is his energy. Surely it won’t belong before the big boys are chasing him? He would suit the likes of Barcelona, as he is a technical player and would suit their style of play. Either way its this unsung, pocket dynamo that should be Barclays Premier League player of the season, based up his performances thus far. Sam May http://backofthenetfootball.com/2016/01/09/why-kante-should-be-bpl-player-of-the-season/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 Might sound outrageous here, but I actually think Kante is much more effective than Toure both defensively and middle-top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 I've been saying it since the beginning of the season. With Kante in our team we'll always be a champions league club. He's probably the best player I've ever seen at Leicester. I can't think of a better midfield player out there in the world right now. He's just so good. I love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 Why Kante should be BPL player of the season January 9, 2016 Sam May takes a look at reasons why N’Golo Kante should be Premier League player of the year. When the name of N’Golo Kante was banded around the city of Leicester, the Foxes faithful, were saying: Kante who? Ranieri had not been in charge at the King Power Stadium when head of recruitment Steve Walsh came in with the name of N’Golo Kante. A 5ft 7 midfielder from Ligue 1 club Caen in France. Interestingly boss Ranieri, wasn’t impressed and stated that the 24 year-old didn’t have the attributes to compete in the Premier League. After a few weeks in the side, the Italian realised he had make a mistake with what he had previously said. The 46 year-old stated to his head of recruitment: “Steve, don’t ever listen to me again”, he said to Walsh, smiling. “I don’t know what I’m talking about!”. Parisian born Kante, who made the move for £5.6 million last summer, has been a standout performer in the heart of the Leicester midfield this season, helping them to a current 2nd place in the Premier League. With all of the headlines going to Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy, it is Kante who should take the plaudits. Being a tough tackler, and closing down his opponents the French man has made 64 interceptions to date equaling that of Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye who are both way ahead of everybody else. He has turned into a King Power hero and has only been with the club five months. The number 14 has developed a strong partnership with former Manchester United Under 21 Danny Drinkwater. Kante is similar to that of Paul Scholes in both footballing style and stature. Drinkwater dubs him “the rash” because he appears everywhere, breaking up play and starting off moves. This allows Vardy and Mahrez to really express themselves. Ranieri stated that he was Leicester’s Claude Makelele when he was quoted saying: “Last season in the first five leagues of Europe, he was No 1 to recover the ball. He is showing his quality now here. He is fantastic because he reads the situation very well. If you look at him, his movement, he attracts the ball. He is very smart and very fast in his movement.” He also added: He is quiet but he can improve a lot because he can play like a central midfielder like when I had Makelele. Sometimes I put him in wide positions because I want him on the pitch. If you remember well, Makelele was a winger at the beginning of his career and then he came inside for Celta Vigo in Spain, then with Real Madrid and then with us at Chelsea. I think Kante can achieve this position. He is a very good midfielder. When we all watch the video of him chasing the ball everybody says “Wow!”’ To date Kante has made 22 appearances, scoring one goal, which came against Waford back in November of last season and made one assist. Impressive displays came against Swansea and Liverpool where he helped his side to secure a 3-0 win and 1-1 draw, respectively. The fact he knows when to keep the ball and release it is another factor of his game. His sharp Football brain is also an element as is his energy. Surely it won’t belong before the big boys are chasing him? He would suit the likes of Barcelona, as he is a technical player and would suit their style of play. Either way its this unsung, pocket dynamo that should be Barclays Premier League player of the season, based up his performances thus far. Sam May http://backofthenetfootball.com/2016/01/09/why-kante-should-be-bpl-player-of-the-season/ That 2nd to last paragraph has got my brain in turmoil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez of Mahrez Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 That 2nd to last paragraph has got my brain in turmoil He should have just stuck to replicating lengthy Ranieri quotes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 Who is Sam May and how old is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston. Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 Kante just seems to have a natural talent that cant be coached. He also seems to love playing, as if he were on the playground at lunchtime. Could probably walk into any team in the world. How many Leicester players can you say that about, apart from Mahrez, Vardy, Drinkwater, Morgan, Fuchs and Albrighton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shade Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 Kante just seems to have a natural talent that cant be coached. He also seems to love playing, as if he were on the playground at lunchtime. Could probably walk into any team in the world. How many Leicester players can you say that about, apart from Mahrez, Vardy, Drinkwater, Morgan, Fuchs and Albrighton? walk in to any team in the world? umm...none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramadaone Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 16/1 to be Man of Match tomorrow If we get something out of the game then he will have had to have had a stormer ( as per normal ) and so those odds appear to be quite decent ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 If and when he adds more goals and assists to his game which I think he will do, then the lad can write his own fcukin destiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972 Fox Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 16/1 to be Man of Match tomorrow If we get something out of the game then he will have had to have had a stormer ( as per normal ) and so those odds appear to be quite decent ? I assume the odds are as long as 16/1 as he might be rested tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston. Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 I assume the odds are as long as 16/1 as he might be rested tomorrow? bet he still completes the most tackles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 I assume the odds are as long as 16/1 as he might be rested tomorrow? MOM odds are always high, seldom are they single figure odds for any player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 Can remember some of the world cup MOTM being fixed and people betting on it due to being able to vote on the fifa website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez of Mahrez Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 I assume the odds are as long as 16/1 as he might be rested tomorrow? Individual player odds don't take availability into account as the stakes are refunded if they don't play anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VLC86 Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 bet he still completes the most tackles Probably happen even if he doesnt travel to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramadaone Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 I assume the odds are as long as 16/1 as he might be rested tomorrow? He will be playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972 Fox Posted 9 January 2016 Share Posted 9 January 2016 He will be playing Well if he is then 16/1 for him to be MOM sounds very tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanlegend Posted 10 January 2016 Share Posted 10 January 2016 He will be playing He won't start. Inler and King in the middle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerrrFox Posted 10 January 2016 Share Posted 10 January 2016 He won't start. Inler and King in the middle Haha are you sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayFox Posted 10 January 2016 Share Posted 10 January 2016 We need Kante the Alsatian to start tomorrow with Inler along side him... Up the City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue army 1988 Posted 10 January 2016 Share Posted 10 January 2016 Haha are you sure? Yeah I reckon he'll play King and inler in the centre. Car has already said he's going to use our second string team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 10 January 2016 Share Posted 10 January 2016 Rest Kante for Wednesday... Perhaps he'll be on the bench today with Mahrez and Drinkwater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_the_fox Posted 10 January 2016 Share Posted 10 January 2016 One should never question the one from ramada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 10 January 2016 Share Posted 10 January 2016 Hope he was taken off to be rested for Wednesday?... Didn't look himself in that first half at all!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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