Aus Fox Posted 26 May 2016 Posted 26 May 2016 He's been arrested more times than he's had a shot on goal apparently. Acclimatising to his new habitat well then...
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 26 May 2016 Posted 26 May 2016 DD has been class obviously but is it just me who's looking forward to seeing Amartey and Kante in the middle at some stage? Could be electric together.
Bamba's Babes Posted 26 May 2016 Posted 26 May 2016 DD has been class obviously but is it just me who's looking forward to seeing Amartey and Kante in the middle at some stage? Could be electric together. Is Amartey leaving too?
Gerard Posted 26 May 2016 Posted 26 May 2016 It's very early days but I've not been impressed so far with Amartey. He seems a little overawed at this level and doesn't want the ball near him. He looked good in Denmark and he's a great specimen for a footballer being tall and athletic but he needs time to develop and settle in.
filbertstreet Posted 26 May 2016 Posted 26 May 2016 Schlupp to be new backup keeper, Amartey to be new Schlupp
Pete Campbell Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 What a performance from him yesterday. We saw glimpses last season and preseason but is it too far of a leap to think he solves that problem next to Drinkwater?
Nick Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 41 minutes ago, Pete Campbell said: What a performance from him yesterday. We saw glimpses last season and preseason but is it too far of a leap to think he solves that problem next to Drinkwater? Possibly yes. The opposition and the steel may have equated to a one off performance but everybody deserves a chance when it comes and he certainly took it. Let's see how he does against Liverpool and go from there.
Ric Flair Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 It was so pleasing to see as I've been convinced he has all the attributes to be a beast in midfield. The best bit was how confident he is at reading the game and organizing others. Superb.
HighPeakFox Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 Anyone else also encouraged that CR didn't take long to try it? It appears to me that he is loyal to players initially - gives them a game or two - but if they don't cut it, he makes the change. I was impressed he cut Inler so quickly when it wasn't working - he does something I hope Allardyce will do, which is to play the players that best suit the system and the ethos, & not necessarily the 'best' players. I suspect this is what is behind his (apparently) cautious buying policy - ok they're mustard, will they be mustard in our team?
Guest Col city fan Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 19 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said: Anyone else also encouraged that CR didn't take long to try it? It appears to me that he is loyal to players initially - gives them a game or two - but if they don't cut it, he makes the change. I was impressed he cut Inler so quickly when it wasn't working - he does something I hope Allardyce will do, which is to play the players that best suit the system and the ethos, & not necessarily the 'best' players. I suspect this is what is behind his (apparently) cautious buying policy - ok they're mustard, will they be mustard in our team? Spot on. I've noticed that too. That was something I thought Pearson didn't always do. For instance, he insisted on playing Cambiasso every game, during that run of what 22 games without a win? With Drinkwater sitting on the bench week after week after week whilst we just continued to leak goals. Is that 'leading with the chin' do you think?
HighPeakFox Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 14 minutes ago, Col city fan said: Spot on. I've noticed that too. That was something I thought Pearson didn't always do. For instance, he insisted on playing Cambiasso every game, during that run of what 22 games without a win? With Drinkwater sitting on the bench week after week after week whilst we just continued to leak goals. Is that 'leading with the chin' do you think? I am afraid it is - it's also using what I said for your own self-promotional purposes, which is your funeral, but misguided imho
Guest Col city fan Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 1 minute ago, HighPeakFox said: I am afraid it is - it's also using what I said for your own self-promotional purposes, which is your funeral, but misguided imho No you get me wrong mate. I do agree with you. But I also think what I wrote was right. Leading from the chin can mean writing what you feel to be correct, knowing it won't be popular. But writing it anyway. One of the real plus points of Ranieri has been exactly what you said...he's been wiling to change it about, to experiment and then to change it again if something needed changing. However good Pearson was for LCFC, he didn't always do this enough IMO. Especially in the Prem season.
HighPeakFox Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 Just now, Col city fan said: No you get me wrong mate. I do agree with you. But I also think what I wrote was right. Leading from the chin can mean writing what you feel to be correct, knowing it won't be popular. But writing it anyway. One of the real plus points of Ranieri has been exactly what you said...he's been wiling to change it about, to experiment and then to change it again if something needed changing. However good Pearson was for LCFC, he didn't always do this enough IMO. Especially in the Prem season. I am with you on all of that, yes - I just want you to avoid getting grief for bringing the whole Pearson/Cambiasso thing up (for example), because it's been done to death. You just have a writing style (and perhaps I do too at times) that provokes unwelcome responses, rather than inviting rational & calm argument.
KFS Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 If Amartey is the answer to our Kante problems, we're going to miss him during AFCON.
Ted Maul Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 Both him and Drinkwater were class yesterday. Early days, but encouraging that we may have another option in CM at the sort of level we need.
Countryfox Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 2 hours ago, HighPeakFox said: Anyone else also encouraged that CR didn't take long to try it? It appears to me that he is loyal to players initially - gives them a game or two - but if they don't cut it, he makes the change. I was impressed he cut Inler so quickly when it wasn't working - he does something I hope Allardyce will do, which is to play the players that best suit the system and the ethos, & not necessarily the 'best' players. I suspect this is what is behind his (apparently) cautious buying policy - ok they're mustard, will they be mustard in our team? I think that was slightly forced because of the injury to Mendy but now he's had his chance and taken it with both hands. To me he always was the best replacement off NK and I'm glad it's started so well. I still think one day James will come back and be vying for that spot. DD is perhaps the one we need to find good cover for ... He has become so important to us now.
HighPeakFox Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 Just now, Countryfox said: I think that was slightly forced because of the injury to Mendy but now he's had his chance and taken it with both hands. To me he always was the best replacement off NK and I'm glad it's started so well. I still think one day James will come back and be vying for that spot. DD is perhaps the one we need to find good cover for ... He has become so important to us now. I was referring to King really
Countryfox Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 4 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said: I was referring to King really Yes you're right he did give Kingy a starting chance then moved on ... In that respect he is way ahead of Nige. lets hope he keeps it up.
Guest CityFan 06 Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 I reiterate what I said yesterday. Very promising display from Daniel. Outstanding today. Won possession back on many occasions, calm & collected on the ball, fantastic energy in the middle of the park. This chap is only 21, and to put in a performance like that demonstrates what a good player we could have on our hands, he's only going to get better and better too. Originally I said we are ok for centre midfielders this summer, I'm starting to think that again.
boots60 Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 Immense performance by Amartey yesterday. Formed an excellent understanding with Drinky. If the two of them stay consistent & injury free thats our centre midfield sorted. Till the African cup at least.
LittlethorpeFox Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 Dont care about the chelsea dont care about the conte dont care about the kante cuz we got amartey !!
ARTY_FOX Posted 28 August 2016 Posted 28 August 2016 He was outstanding. Calm on the ball, picked out some great passes, was everywhere and my god he's fast. I know Musa wants to race vardy but has Amartey?
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