Papasmurf Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 1 hour ago, Matt said: Disagraceful how we dealt (or didn't more to the point) with transfers last summer. Our strongest ever position, had most to offer and what did we do with it? Become weaker!! We won the league by 10 points. Wholesale changes weren't necessary. We backed the players who achieved this with new deals. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koke Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 Btw why is Okazaki finished at 60 minutes every game? Vardy and Albrighton work just as hard as Shinji and they finish games. Especially Vardy, unless it's for tactical reasons. Another plus Sigurdson will bring is he won't have ro be subbed after 60 mins every week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4DD0gg Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 23 minutes ago, Papasmurf said: We won the league by 10 points. Wholesale changes weren't necessary. We backed the players who achieved this with new deals. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Its not hindsight at all. It was bloody obvious from the moment that trophy was lifted that we needed new blood. Opportunities were there to buy these players and we would not pay. That has cost us big time this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 Fine, how many times does it have to be repeated? I think we all know last summer was a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasmurf Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 1 minute ago, HighPeakFox said: Fine, how many times does it have to be repeated? I think we all know last summer was a mess. Wasn't a mess at all. Our form before Claudio was very sadly sacked was a mess. We should have shown faith in the players that won the title not replaced them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 1 minute ago, Papasmurf said: Wasn't a mess at all. Our form before Claudio was very sadly sacked was a mess. We should have shown faith in the players that won the title not replaced them. If you don't try to add, you inevitably take away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 48 minutes ago, Koke said: Btw why is Okazaki finished at 60 minutes every game? Vardy and Albrighton work just as hard as Shinji and they finish games. Especially Vardy, unless it's for tactical reasons. Another plus Sigurdson will bring is he won't have ro be subbed after 60 mins every week I actually disagree with "they work as hard as Shinji." Nobody works as hard as Shinji. Shinji plays football like a thirteen year old boy plays FIFA Ultimate Team, holding the sprint button permanently. Vardy will chase a lost cause, close down the keeper, then spend five minutes jogging or walking around the center circle waiting for the game to catch up with him. The whole time Shinji is on the pitch he literally just sprints permanently after the ball like a dog chasing a toy. It's ridiculous. Albrighton works hard but nowhere near as hard as Okazaki who covers an insane amount of mileage at his top speed all game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woznotwos Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 22 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I actually disagree with "they work as hard as Shinji." Nobody works as hard as Shinji. Shinji plays football like a thirteen year old boy plays FIFA Ultimate Team, holding the sprint button permanently. Vardy will chase a lost cause, close down the keeper, then spend five minutes jogging or walking around the center circle waiting for the game to catch up with him. The whole time Shinji is on the pitch he literally just sprints permanently after the ball like a dog chasing a toy. It's ridiculous. Albrighton works hard but nowhere near as hard as Okazaki who covers an insane amount of mileage at his top speed all game. This is what I wanted to say but i'm not as eloquent and couldn't be arsed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 2 minutes ago, woznotwos said: This is what I wanted to say but i'm not as eloquent and couldn't be arsed Amazeballs cos I'm shitfaced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 42 minutes ago, HankMarvin said: Im shocked Eriksen has covered so many miles!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmarteyAndChill Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 4 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said: Im shocked Eriksen has covered so many miles!!! He works so hard, he wouldn't start for Tottenham if he didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 3 minutes ago, AmarteyAndChill said: He works so hard, he wouldn't start for Tottenham if he didn't Arguable. His technical ability is immense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangecity23 Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 Interesting that Sigurdsson is top of the mileage charts - I wonder where his strike partner Llorente ends up in that list? Didn't he play a game a few weeks back where he completed 0 sprints? Giving hope to all of us who can't be arsed with running that we still yet might make it in the Premier League Maybe we can persuade Gylfi to join by telling him he won't be the only one putting in some effort up front if he joins us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFox Posted 12 May 2017 Share Posted 12 May 2017 1 hour ago, HankMarvin said: All of these are in the top 28 outfield players for minutes played (except Boyd at 46 - not bad for 31!). Would be interested to know the top 10 per 90 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thracian Posted 13 May 2017 Share Posted 13 May 2017 7 hours ago, Koke said: Btw why is Okazaki finished at 60 minutes every game? Vardy and Albrighton work just as hard as Shinji and they finish games. Especially Vardy, unless it's for tactical reasons. Another plus Sigurdson will bring is he won't have ro be subbed after 60 mins every week Different build for a start...read up on endomorfs and ectomorfs. Shinji has a muscular build and the other two are lean. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 13 May 2017 Share Posted 13 May 2017 1 hour ago, Thracian said: Different build for a start...read up on endomorfs and ectomorfs. Shinji has a muscular build and the other two are lean. . That's a very good point. I try not to get caught up in transfer fever, but getting GS feels like it could be a massive piece in the potential LCFC jigsaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 13 May 2017 Share Posted 13 May 2017 Does buying established stars really work for us? We seem to have more luck picking up unknowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 13 May 2017 Share Posted 13 May 2017 8 hours ago, Bluearmyfox28 said: Im shocked Eriksen has covered so many miles!!! Harry Kane 's not on the list because they measure his coverage in furlongs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch1965 Posted 13 May 2017 Share Posted 13 May 2017 4 hours ago, GeorgeTheFox said: Please That's what I have just said to the missus! I am currently putting the kettle on...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylofox Posted 13 May 2017 Share Posted 13 May 2017 18 hours ago, Lesteban said: Yes, we need a CAM, and yes Siggy is superb at what he does, but is he really the right type of player for us? He isn't exactly dynamic, fast-paced, or hard working. His quality, especially on dead balls, is unquestionable though. Just think we could find someone more suited to our style. We lose a huge amount of work and running by switching out Okazaki (who generally plays in that role for us now) and replacing him with Siggy. But then he brings other qualities that we lack. Other PL experienced CAMs that may be available include Barkley and Rooney... Not really sold on either. you having a bad day yesterday? So you slate siggy for not being able to do the Okazaki thing. Then you point out Rooney maybe available? Wtf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayT - Always A Fox! Posted 13 May 2017 Share Posted 13 May 2017 11 hours ago, Finnegan said: I actually disagree with "they work as hard as Shinji." Nobody works as hard as Shinji. Shinji plays football like a thirteen year old boy plays FIFA Ultimate Team, holding the sprint button permanently. Vardy will chase a lost cause, close down the keeper, then spend five minutes jogging or walking around the center circle waiting for the game to catch up with him. The whole time Shinji is on the pitch he literally just sprints permanently after the ball like a dog chasing a toy. It's ridiculous. Albrighton works hard but nowhere near as hard as Okazaki who covers an insane amount of mileage at his top speed all game. Completely agree mate. I've read a few books on LCFC last year and one of them "Fearless" is mainly an interview with the players. The players say Shinji is one of the most underated players in the team and one of the coaches (Think it was Steve Walsh) apparently said they signed him so Vardy could do less chasing down and more getting behind the defensive line with his speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 13 May 2017 Author Share Posted 13 May 2017 I reckon we have a reasonable chance of getting Gylfi to be honest. No idea on his contract at Swansea re release clauses etc...we'd be able to offer 100k a week which would blow anything they could offer out the water. He had a tough time at Spurs where he was one of a number of so called 'star' players and he could suffer a similar problem at a team like Everton. With us he'd be a guaranteed starter week in week out. I also think Koeman is an unreliable manager. He's never lasted very long at any club he's been at. I think we've also surpassed Everton to be honest with our achievements in the last year and we should be looking to finish above them next season. Gylfi would makes us better and would suit our style of play. GERRIMIN !!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunyip Posted 13 May 2017 Share Posted 13 May 2017 13 hours ago, Matt said: Disagraceful how we dealt (or didn't more to the point) with transfers last summer. Our strongest ever position, had most to offer and what did we do with it? Become weaker!! We only became weaker because of the manager. Change the manager and we became the inform side with the most points barring Spurs. If we had had shakespeare from the start we would have been a top 4 side easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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