Raj Posted 19 September 2016 Posted 19 September 2016 Would anyone liken him to a skilful Stevie Howard??
MC Prussian Posted 19 September 2016 Author Posted 19 September 2016 20 minutes ago, Raj said: Would anyone liken him to a skilful Stevie Howard?? He'll have to score a thumping header against Leeds in the closing stages of the game to make it to that level. But he's close.
murphy Posted 19 September 2016 Posted 19 September 2016 3 hours ago, Argarath said: To be fair to Okazaki,its like comparing Danny deVito to Schwarzenegger They are both competing for the same place so although they may have different attributes they have to be compared. Apparently Slimani was second in terms of sprints at the weekend behind Man City's Iheanacho. If he matches Shinji's industry and adds aerial presence and goal threat he will be a fantastic signing.
Spudulike Posted 19 September 2016 Posted 19 September 2016 It would be better if everyone stopped pronouncing his name like a spicy sausage. It think that it's most probably pronounced the French way ... Slim-a-nie
MC Prussian Posted 19 September 2016 Author Posted 19 September 2016 He fits in nicely because of his work rates. He's active off and on the ball, tirelessly tracking back to help out in midfield or even defense and to regain possession of the ball. He's also rather selfless insofar as that he has the eye for a wide-open team mate better positioned than himself or the his fellow Leicester players around him. He'll never be the most skillful of players and may come across as a brute, but he's all about making the people around him look as good as himself and offers that extra punch up front. And that's just what we needed.
Marcovanbasten Posted 19 September 2016 Posted 19 September 2016 53 minutes ago, murphy said: They are both competing for the same place so although they may have different attributes they have to be compared. Apparently Slimani was second in terms of sprints at the weekend behind Man City's Iheanacho. If he matches Shinji's industry and adds aerial presence and goal threat he will be a fantastic signing. He ran 10,8km, seems a lot for a striker.
Izzy Posted 19 September 2016 Posted 19 September 2016 55 minutes ago, Spudulike said: It would be better if everyone stopped pronouncing his name like a spicy sausage. It think that it's most probably pronounced the French way ... Slim-a-nie But we're well Lestoh, so it will be pronounced Slim-ar-neh wevva we like it or not!
Guest Posted 19 September 2016 Posted 19 September 2016 That bit of skill where he brings the high ball down, holds and flicks it to the next player seemingly without it touching the floor
UPinCarolina Posted 19 September 2016 Posted 19 September 2016 10 hours ago, AlgerianFox said: Very pleased for him. Mahrez and Fuchs should have been included...but great for Slimani!
Fennec-Fox Posted 19 September 2016 Posted 19 September 2016 1 hour ago, Marcovanbasten said: He ran 10,8km, seems a lot for a striker. Also he made a lot of what we call in french "Serie de vitesse" those instant accelerations and anybody who play football knows how tiring those can be when you do them repeatedly, and Slimani was playing for 90min. Must say it's his typical work rate and I always saw him playing like that.
foxile5 Posted 19 September 2016 Posted 19 September 2016 An impressive facet of his game was demanding the ball. There is something to be said about a player that insists on having the ball played to him, it shows a degree of confidence in ability. Compare that with some of our 'hidden' strikers of the past. Beckford. De Vries. Even Okazaki to a degree. The man wants the ball and that's an excellent attribute to have. I agree with the posters suggesting he is doing everything Okazaki should have but, that being said, Shinji still has a massive role to play in this team. Whisper it, but we might have actually have a signed a decent player for a record.
Vardinio'sCat Posted 19 September 2016 Posted 19 September 2016 From the reaction of Drinky and Simpson in the press, I think its fair to say that the rest of the players are mighty impressed, not just the fans.
z-layrex Posted 20 September 2016 Posted 20 September 2016 On 9/18/2016 at 21:07, MattCan said: .. and really no one cares about the support from you or the ones who gave you the "like". Speak for yourself. You could've been a bit polite and just ignore the preceding post. Relax. It's a pointless tournament in my opinion. Hope you enjoy anyway.
Guest Cujek Posted 20 September 2016 Posted 20 September 2016 16 hours ago, AlgerianFox said: Very pleased for him. Don't be to happy, Crooks most likely wanted him as a left back but clicked the wrong button.
Vlad the Fox Posted 20 September 2016 Posted 20 September 2016 1 hour ago, Cujek said: Don't be to happy, Crooks most likely wanted him as a left back but clicked the wrong button. What you on about, he's put him in goal.
ARM1968 Posted 20 September 2016 Posted 20 September 2016 Not sure he's a brute in the same way that Duncan Ferguson was a brute. He seems more cultured with a better touch than a lot of the real brutes I can think of. He does seem like a throwback though. Good in the air and good on the ground. Speeds up play as others have said and stays on his feet. Good debut and hopefully a springboard towards 20 goals. Just need Vardy back to his electric best now.
Finnegan Posted 20 September 2016 Posted 20 September 2016 Comparing him to any old school target man is a bit unfair. He looks like quite a modern forward so far, fairly mobile, strong, good touch, good in the air, good brain. He's not exactly a mindless wrecking ball.
Spudulike Posted 20 September 2016 Posted 20 September 2016 18 hours ago, Izzy Muzzett said: But we're well Lestoh, so it will be pronounced Slim-ar-neh wevva we like it or not! No, the -ar- bit is southern. In Leicestereze it should be Slim-a-neh.
filbertstreet Posted 20 September 2016 Posted 20 September 2016 9 minutes ago, Spudulike said: No, the -ar- bit is southern. In Leicestereze it should be Slim-a-neh. there was a group of people behind me saying how salami played brilliant
Howard99 Posted 24 September 2016 Posted 24 September 2016 Absolutely embarrassing performance from him today in my opinion.
DennisNedry Posted 24 September 2016 Posted 24 September 2016 2 minutes ago, Howard99 said: Absolutely embarrassing performance from him today in my opinion. What exactly do you expect him to have done? No midfield, no service, nothing. Messi up front for us today would have been innefective.
Blanchflower78 Posted 24 September 2016 Posted 24 September 2016 Looks a yard off premier league pace. Poor decision making.
Howard99 Posted 24 September 2016 Posted 24 September 2016 1 minute ago, DennisNedry said: What exactly do you expect him to have done? No midfield, no service, nothing. Messi up front for us today would have been innefective. He looks a one trick pony in my opinion.
DennisNedry Posted 24 September 2016 Posted 24 September 2016 Just now, Howard99 said: He looks a one trick pony in my opinion. If his one trick is scoring headed goals then I'm cool with that.
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