goose2010 Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 1 hour ago, David Hankey said: "It wasn't a sitter"!! No it was far easier than that for a £30M man. I couldn't see many EPL strikers missing it. whats his price got to do with anything? you obviously havent played football.
lgfualol Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 1 hour ago, Babylon said: He is more than that... So in 1284 minutes in the league, which include 10 appearances off the bench he managed 7 goals 4 assists which is an involvement in a goal every 116 minutes. Considering how crap the team was for most of the season, the injuries and being played out of position, that isn't too bad.
Beechey Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 I just had a look, had we not had Slimani in our squad, we would have finished at best 17th in the Premier League given Slimani's goals and assists netted us 5 extra points this season. Yeah, I'd have still bought him for £30m knowing this.
LittlethorpeFox Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 seen a lot of people saying they would take an offer for him in the summer. Say we recouped £25m of his transfer fee... who would people suggest would be a good replacement? I think Tammy Abraham from Chelsea or could Dembele from Celtic be worth a risk
Eagle10 Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 1 hour ago, Redouane said: Oh my bad, thought you meant he wasn't mobile. I agree with you, he is terrible with his feet. It's a shame really, he could be such a good player like Aritz Aduriz if he improves his long shots. He isn't terrible with his feet. He can control a ball, and score with his feet as he did against Everton, he is reasonable enough, could be way better no doubt, but saying he is terrible is a lie. He improved a lot his foot work, since when he came to Sporting he couldn't even make a good first touch, now he does and now he can control a ball because he worked hard on it here in Lisbon. See this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M7dbdkNN3k&t=24s
volpeazzurro Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 Personally, I'm prepared to cut him some slack. He's not played a full game through injury for a long time and was inevitably ring rusty. However, I couldn't fault his effort and I think he ran himself into the ground. Also, he's used to playing as a number 9 and is having to adapt to an unfamiliar role. If Vardy was to have moved to Porto, play the number 10 role when not match fit he'd probably not shine at first either. I think a rest followed by a good preseason will show us a different player. We were looking at him for a long long time and I think in his case they knew what they were doing. Let's give him a reasonable chance as the price tag is not his fault. I think the same way about Mendy regarding a good preseason etc and think he also deserves a chance but, recognising at the same time that he was never bought as a Kante replacement and may be just the type of player we need in a different style of play should we need to employ one. Musa however I fear for, as I've thus far I've seen no redeeming features.
Mickyblueeyes Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 Slimani is not a bad player. He is a player who has attributes to be a key component of what we do. He is, quite clearly lacking in that confidence in the moment. His reaction to goals is not as intense as he first arrived. Let's not hang him out to dry as a "donkey" but aid him in regaining that intensity he had at the start of the year. He is forward thinking, has decent off the ball movement and is always keen to get on the end of balls through to get himself a goal. Does his game need work? Of course it does. Unfortunately, we are never going to sign the finished article, even for £30 million. I do believe both him and Vardy work well in a 2. And to do this, the management need to adapt this summer. The 4-4-2 worked with Kante. It is unlikely to work as effectively again going forward as player of that ilk simply doesn't exist. Adapt it so to many three at the back with three in midfield and work on it. There is is so much of Slimani's first season that compares to Vardy's first year here. Anyone got Kev Phillips number to help out.
Ric Flair Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 I love Slimani, there's a real breakdown in rapport between a lot of our fans and Islam. Not sure if it's his sulky demeanour or because we paid £29 million for him but he's a great asset for us. His work rate and ability to attack crosses makes him a huge threat and gives us a couple of ways of playing, which is important as we've got found out this year. I also believe he can play alongside Vardy, something Ulloa and Musa have struggled to do. That being said if we were offered £35-40 million for him then I'd consider it.
Foxxed Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 1 hour ago, Babylon said: He is more than that... So he's done better than Vardy for goals and assists per minute played. And if we were going to the transfer market for Vardy now we'd play at least 29 million. It seems every striker we buy gets a raw deal from a fair few even if they're doing better than Vardy in various ways.
eblair Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 i dont care if he scored 20 goals next season cos he easily could, to do that we have to change the way we play. we've done it some games this season and played to his strengths and it is horrible to watch. give me pace and intent of okazaki and vardy over endless crosses to slim. he is good at what he does but he doesnt fit our style of play at all, he is genuinely dogshit with his feet and is slow as ****
foxes21 Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 Just now, eblair said: i dont care if he scored 20 goals next season cos he easily could, to do that we have to change the way we play. we've done it some games this season and played to his strengths and it is horrible to watch. give me pace and intent of okazaki and vardy over endless crosses to slim. he is good at what he does but he doesnt fit our style of play at all, he is genuinely dogshit with his feet and is slow as **** Close thread, he's hit the nail on the head. The issue with Slimani is that we have to change our style of play to accommodate him. Fuch that.
maf13r Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 I'v seen better Sunday League players than this clown. Can't win a dual in the air, has the touch of a rapist, no control when running with the ball at pace. He only ever passes to his boyfriend Mahrez. I won't be bothered if he goes on holiday & doesn't come back. I can understand why Ulloa was so upset with not getting any game time when he's a much better player & Albrighton was right to give him a bollocking for expecting every ball to be put on a plate to him
LittlethorpeFox Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 Seriously, do you think he's any better than Chris Wood?
Babylon Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 6 minutes ago, LittlethorpeFox said: Seriously, do you think he's any better than Chris Wood?
Beechey Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 20 minutes ago, maf13r said: I'v seen better Sunday League players than this clown. Can't win a dual in the air, has the touch of a rapist, no control when running with the ball at pace. He only ever passes to his boyfriend Mahrez. I won't be bothered if he goes on holiday & doesn't come back. I can understand why Ulloa was so upset with not getting any game time when he's a much better player & Albrighton was right to give him a bollocking for expecting every ball to be put on a plate to him If only there was a downvote system.
the fox Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 20 minutes ago, maf13r said: I'v seen better Sunday League players than this clown. Can't win a dual in the air, He led both teams with 6 aerial duels! What are you on about?
lgfualol Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 2 minutes ago, LittlethorpeFox said: interesting I'm sure Wood wouldn't have scored so many goals playing behind Vardy.
leicesterlad1989 Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 25 minutes ago, foxes21 said: Close thread, he's hit the nail on the head. The issue with Slimani is that we have to change our style of play to accommodate him. Fuch that. Hasn't that been the problem though this season, the fact we clearly only have one style of playing? Don't get me wrong I love to see fast flowing counter attacking football but for a lot of the season we were either nullified or just haven't used it to our advantage like we did in the previous season. Should you have 3 quick players playing off him; two wingers and a number 10 then it could work. I think it's obvious he isn't a number 10 though. Play him there and we won't see the best of him. It still doesn't excuse his miss yesterday and his clumsy feet at times. Going into the new season I think it's vitally important that we do have different styles and ideas. A fully fit Slimani could very well be part of that.
Eagle10 Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 38 minutes ago, eblair said: i dont care if he scored 20 goals next season cos he easily could, to do that we have to change the way we play. we've done it some games this season and played to his strengths and it is horrible to watch. give me pace and intent of okazaki and vardy over endless crosses to slim. he is good at what he does but he doesnt fit our style of play at all, he is genuinely dogshit with his feet and is slow as **** Seriously are you talking about Islam Slimani or other player? Judging by your comment I can't tell. How is he slow? I think he is rather quick as he showed against Everton, and he isn't dogshit with his feet, he isn't good but he isn't bad either.
ZeGuy Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 35 minutes ago, maf13r said: I'v seen better Sunday League players than this clown. Can't win a dual in the air, has the touch of a rapist, no control when running with the ball at pace. He only ever passes to his boyfriend Mahrez. I won't be bothered if he goes on holiday & doesn't come back. I can understand why Ulloa was so upset with not getting any game time when he's a much better player & Albrighton was right to give him a bollocking for expecting every ball to be put on a plate to him My ignored user list just got longer.
foxes21 Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 14 minutes ago, leicesterlad1989 said: Hasn't that been the problem though this season, the fact we clearly only have one style of playing? Don't get me wrong I love to see fast flowing counter attacking football but for a lot of the season we were either nullified or just haven't used it to our advantage like we did in the previous season. Should you have 3 quick players playing off him; two wingers and a number 10 then it could work. I think it's obvious he isn't a number 10 though. Play him there and we won't see the best of him. It still doesn't excuse his miss yesterday and his clumsy feet at times. Going into the new season I think it's vitally important that we do have different styles and ideas. A fully fit Slimani could very well be part of that. true. slimani is a CF and i wouldn't mind keeping him or ulloa as a plan b.
goose2010 Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 1 hour ago, LittlethorpeFox said: seen a lot of people saying they would take an offer for him in the summer. Say we recouped £25m of his transfer fee... who would people suggest would be a good replacement? I think Tammy Abraham from Chelsea or could Dembele from Celtic be worth a risk Why sell someone, that has had a fairly decent season for someone that isnt proven in the premier league? We should be buying someone else to challenge both Vardy and Slimani not selling one we are short on strikers anyway.
Redouane Posted 22 May 2017 Posted 22 May 2017 3 hours ago, lgfualol said: So in 1284 minutes in the league, which include 10 appearances off the bench he managed 7 goals 4 assists which is an involvement in a goal every 116 minutes. Considering how crap the team was for most of the season, the injuries and being played out of position, that isn't too bad. When you realize that he has more assists and goals than Mahrez in half his play time
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