Drinky out for rest of season

[AKCJ]

23 minutes ago, Dickov22 said:

If only Clownio had listened to Shakey and not let James go to Barnsley. He'd be a better replacement than King. Poor decision to not give him more games here this season once he got fit IMO 

 

[MC Prussian]

32 minutes ago, Dickov22 said:

If only Clownio had listened to Shakey and not let James go to Barnsley. He'd be a better replacement than King. Poor decision to not give him more games here this season once he got fit IMO 

Harsh on Ranieri.

 

James was in dire need of match fitness and I doubt he could've gotten that here at Leicester. A loan move to Barnsley was a logical and sensible decision.

[murphy]

20 minutes ago, AmarteyAndChill said:

James wouldn't be match fit if he hadn't gone put on loan 

He would have played a lot given the form/injury issues that Drinky has had.  

 

I think this vindicates Drinky as he has had some unfair criticism on here.  He has been carrying an injury for a long time yet has played on through it to get the club to safety.

[Foxxed]

Someone on this forum told me that Barnes being under 21 could play and I am choosing to believe that someone over the mercury because I want it to be true. I'd settle for Hamza too although Hamza's had a less impressive season than Barnes.

 

King and Ndidi may be quite good, though, especially since King's almost certainly in better form than Drinky's been for a while.

[st albans fox]

9 minutes ago, Foxxed said:

Someone on this forum told me that Barnes being under 21 could play and I am choosing to believe that someone over the mercury because I want it to be true. I'd settle for Hamza too although Hamza's had a less impressive season than Barnes.

 

King and Ndidi may be quite good, though, especially since King's almost certainly in better form than Drinky's been for a while.

The moon is made of cream cheese

 

we can still qualify for europe

 

Gary coatsworth was a handsome man in his playing days

 

all these statements are on FT but I suspect none of them would appear in the mercury !

 

 

 

[jammie82uk]

1 hour ago, shen said:

You think three arguably meaningless games will decide his future? He's saved us from relegation with 3 games to spare!

Surely it would be more beneficial to him to have an idea of which players he wants replacing. Playing fringe players in these games will give him a stronger case when he faces the owners in contract talks where they will be hearing him out on his visions.

I agree with you, doesn't mean that CS or the owners do tho 

[Guest TaggertvsWise]

2 hours ago, Babylon said:

Can we please try something different, even if it's giving Amartey another run of games or trying a different formation. We know what we're going to get from Andy King, we won't learn anything!

 

Kasper

Wes     Huth     Benny

Albrighton                                          Fuchs

Amartey         N'didi

Mahrez

Vardy          Slimani

 

I think Chilwell at Left wingback and we have something here although Wes & Huth look out also...

[Guest TaggertvsWise]

                         Kasper

Simpson     Benni     Amartey    Fuchs

                 Ndidi           King

Gray                                           Albrighton

                         Mahrez

                           Vardy                                
 

[jammie82uk]

14 minutes ago, Foxxed said:

Someone on this forum told me that Barnes being under 21 could play and I am choosing to believe that someone over the mercury because I want it to be true. I'd settle for Hamza too although Hamza's had a less impressive season than Barnes.

 

King and Ndidi may be quite good, though, especially since King's almost certainly in better form than Drinky's been for a while.

Since when did Barnes suddenly jump above King and Armartey in the midfield rankings I must of missed something what's with everyone wanting him in the team

[UniFox21]

7 minutes ago, jammie82uk said:

Since when did Barnes suddenly jump above King and Armartey in the midfield rankings I must of missed something what's with everyone wanting him in the team

Its the classic kid does exceptionally well on loan and people want him thrown in at the deep end to see how he does 

[Foxxed]

8 minutes ago, jammie82uk said:

Since when did Barnes suddenly jump above King and Armartey in the midfield rankings I must of missed something what's with everyone wanting him in the team

People want to discover if his performance is as good as his promise.

[MPH]

1 hour ago, MrSpaM said:

Shinji ACM behind two strikers

 

 

 

Or a midfield 3 of ndidi. Amartey and Mahrez behind the strikers  with wing backs?

[matty98]

9 minutes ago, jammie82uk said:

Since when did Barnes suddenly jump above King and Armartey in the midfield rankings I must of missed something what's with everyone wanting him in the team

He's been our best player for the u21s and has had a great few months on loan at MK Dons, why bother having a youth set up if you don't give your most promising players a chance, especially now we have little to play for. 

[lgfualol]

1 hour ago, Dickov22 said:

If only Clownio had listened to Shakey and not let James go to Barnsley. He'd be a better replacement than King. Poor decision to not give him more games here this season once he got fit IMO 

Did Shakey say somewhere he didnt want James out on loan? I must have missed that. 

 

Going out on loan has done him a world of good. Probably doesn't look like he lives off happy meals anymore.

[dannythefox]

Good, now he can get it sorted and be back for pre season. Been carrying it since xmas I think. Shame James isn't available. 

[Guest Col city fan]

Can't believe how people criticise Drinkwater. I just can't believe it.

He's clearly been carrying a knock for some time, yet he's played every fookin game and hasnt moaned about once, at least not publically.

He's a stalwart of this team. He's solid, dependable and so under-rated. As I said before...lets see how we look now without him. I remember the run we had of King playing alongside Amartey in a 442. It was mainly horrible.

[dannythefox]

1 hour ago, Dickov22 said:

If only Clownio had listened to Shakey and not let James go to Barnsley. He'd be a better replacement than King. Poor decision to not give him more games here this season once he got fit IMO 

Clearly have no idea how hard it is to come back from that injury. He needed to train and play as many games possible which he has done. No point him getting 15mins here and there for us. His loan has be very successful for us, not missed one training session and played every game. He's now back 100% and ready to go which is what everybody wanted. 

[ajthefox]

13 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

Can't believe how people criticise Drinkwater. I just can't believe it.

He's clearly been carrying a knock for some time, yet he's played every fookin game and hasnt moaned about once, at least not publically.

He's a stalwart of this team. He's solid, dependable and so under-rated. As I said before...lets see how we look now without him. I remember the run we had of King playing alongside Amartey in a 442. It was mainly horrible.

Pretty sure if he didn't feel able to play because of an injury than he wouldn't have to.

King and Amartey may not be Drinkwater but I think their talents are being downplayed. It would not have been a disaster if we missed Drinkwater for a few more games.

[VLC86]

3 hours ago, ealingfox said:

It was obvious James wouldn't be allowed but why not Barnesy?

 

Huth and Morgan out as well

 

Could be a bloodbath Saturday.

It will be more on a contest than last season, 0-1.

[st albans fox]

and people were laughing at palace having to play jeff at centre back last week!  aguerro and jesus will be fighting like crazy to get a start on saturday !

[Guest Col city fan]

9 minutes ago, ajthefox said:

Pretty sure if he didn't feel able to play because of an injury than he wouldn't have to.

King and Amartey may not be Drinkwater but I think their talents are being downplayed. It would not have been a disaster if we missed Drinkwater for a few more games.

Yes it would have been.

If anyone can't see how a central midfield of Drinkwater and Ndidi is head and shoulders above one of King and Amartey , they ain't looking. Personally, i think getting Drinkwater back playing and signing Ndidi has effectively saves our season. Along with sacking Ranieri, of course.

The midfield is the engine room and heartbeat of any side. Ours last season was sensational and we won the league. Chelsea's this season has been sensational...and they will win the league.

[filbertway]

This is a gift wrapped opportunity to play Amartey centre back if Huth and Wes are out.

I really hope we play king in there rather than Amartey.

[ajthefox]

15 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

Yes it would have been.

If anyone can't see how a central midfield of Drinkwater and Ndidi is head and shoulders above one of King and Amartey , they ain't looking. Personally, i think getting Drinkwater back playing and signing Ndidi has effectively saves our season. Along with sacking Ranieri, of course.

The midfield is the engine room and heartbeat of any side. Ours last season was sensational and we won the league. Chelsea's this season has been sensational...and they will win the league.

 

I don't disagree that Ndidi and Drinky is much better than King and Amartey but I disagree that it would've been a disaster.

 

Look at the CMs for Burnley, Stoke, West Brom, Bournemouth, Watford and West Ham. How many CMs for these teams are really that good? I'm not saying there aren't a few I'd put ahead of King or Amartey, but there are some very average players in there too and these teams are all safe. None of them are relying on a very stout defence or a very good attack either, so you can't put it down to that either. We can improve on King and Amartey but some people are overstating their supposed shitness.

 

You've been pretty reductive about our season, our title win and Chelsea this year. No team will ever win the league without a decent defence and players that score goals.

[GaelicFox]

4 hours ago, irishfoxkev said:

Breaking news on Sky Sports News Danny Drinkwater will miss rest of season due to thigh injury......

At least he is consistant , he has been missing most of the season already 

[Guest Col city fan]

16 minutes ago, ajthefox said:

 

I don't disagree that Ndidi and Drinky is much better than King and Amartey but I disagree that it would've been a disaster.

 

Look at the CMs for Burnley, Stoke, West Brom, Bournemouth, Watford and West Ham. How many CMs for these teams are really that good? I'm not saying there aren't a few I'd put ahead of King or Amartey, but there are some very average players in there too and these teams are all safe. None of them are relying on a very stout defence or a very good attack either, so you can't put it down to that either. We can improve on King and Amartey but some people are overstating their supposed shitness.

 

You've been pretty reductive about our season, our title win and Chelsea this year. No team will ever win the league without a decent defence and players that score goals.

Of course they can't. You can't win games without goal scorers and won't lose many with a good defence.

But it's underpinned by the midfield.... you have a strong midfield going forward, the strikers will get chances. You have a midfield that shields the back four, your defence won't be put under as much pressure. 

It's why Kante is winning all the accolades. He's actually as good going forward (winning the ball, bursting forward and giving it to attacking players HIGHER up the pitch) as he is tracking ball and stopping opposition attacks BEFORE the back four get exploited. 

I made the claim around the time we were being hammered and leaking like a seive that our midfield at the time offered neither to the team. They weren't very good defensively and offered nowt going forward. One of the worst midfields in the league imo.