NotTheMarketLeader Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 11 hours ago, Everygamefox said: In the game when vards scored the record setting goal, smalling was class. I'd 100% take him I believe Vards said he's the best defender he's played against (at that time). Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 9 minutes ago, murphy said: I agree. I was much more excited by the young, up and coming Maguire. I don't like players from big clubs on their way down. Cambiasso the exception to the rule. Plenty of examples of players going from big clubs to smaller ones and doing well. Sigurddson as one example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 Oh.....I've just seen that the subject of my post above has been quoted previously ad infinitum. My understanding is that the vernacular used in these these situations is..... GERRIMIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 Smalling at the moment looks bereft of confidence. His face reads as seriously uncomfortable and not enjoying his job. He isn't a bad player, perhaps not an exceptional CB (top euro class), and it wouldn't surprise me that Jose has literally told him so. I think he'd do well for us. I think we could easily get more out of him than he's delivering at Utd, the only drawback for me is he is right sided CB, and so is Maguire. Whilst that's not the end of the world, it's not ideal. Someone would need to manage this in a 4-4-2, unless of course we are going for 3 at the back, in which Smalling could play centrally, Maguire to the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisp packet Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 All day long ! This lad has worked hard to get where he is? 27. Current England international. Man Utd we ain't. Yes please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 5 minutes ago, foxfanazer said: Plenty of examples of players going from big clubs to smaller ones and doing well. Sigurddson as one example Dennis Wise? Look, I hope I'm wrong, it wouldn't be the first time, but I think i could be difficult for a United 1st team regular to be as motivated dropping down to a club like ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smr Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 Always rated him highly. It would be a brilliant signing for us. Big strong pacey good in the air good with his feet and reads the game well. He also looks very composed on the ball and i think that would rub off on the rest of the team. Gerrimin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieakita Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 Easy for me the backbone of any team is the defence ask yourself which is stronger, Huth,Morgan,Benny,Wasy or Huth,Morgan,Maguire,Smalling and it is a no brainer and £30 million is small change so get it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEGGSY Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 What a signing this would be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokes Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 2 minutes ago, murphy said: Dennis Wise? Look, I hope I'm wrong, it wouldn't be the first time, but I think i could be difficult for a United 1st team regular to be as motivated dropping down to a club like ours. At 26 I'd hope he still has a point to prove. People ask for proven premier league players, we won't be able to attract any with a better record than this lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisp packet Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 Just now, murphy said: Dennis Wise? Look, I hope I'm wrong, it wouldn't be the first time, but I think i could be difficult for a United 1st team regular to be as motivated dropping down to a club like ours. The lad has played non league after dropping out of game as a kid. He's 26. Not an ageing has been. Jose being Jose. Biggest club in the world, biggest ego in world... let's spend money for the sake of it. They need Goals not defenders If West Brom can sign fletcher , Evans etc via Utds 1st team we surely can .. Pay the man . That's the one thing we have over half the league ATM .. Money via title and champions league! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMELcfc Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 18 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said: He's 26... just going into his prime & a full England international. No doubt you would be happy with Evans who once was in the same situation as Smalling is now. Cambiasso was mid 30's which makes your point even dafter. I think Man U will get £20m out of Smalling, but £20m for a full England international & player in the calibre of Smalling. Yes please. You've forgotten how sh** England are, means nothing. Stones, Jones and Cahill are useless yet he can't get in ahead of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 16 minutes ago, sphericalfox said: Smalling at the moment looks bereft of confidence. His face reads as seriously uncomfortable and not enjoying his job. He isn't a bad player, perhaps not an exceptional CB (top euro class), and it wouldn't surprise me that Jose has literally told him so. I think he'd do well for us. I think we could easily get more out of him than he's delivering at Utd, the only drawback for me is he is right sided CB, and so is Maguire. Whilst that's not the end of the world, it's not ideal. Someone would need to manage this in a 4-4-2, unless of course we are going for 3 at the back, in which Smalling could play centrally, Maguire to the right. He's just a centre back. He plays on he left with Cahill on the right for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom27111 Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 1 minute ago, lcfceaves said: You've forgotten how sh** England are, means nothing. Stones, Jones and Cahill are useless yet he can't get in ahead of them. In fairness, he's suffered a few injuries. And people saying he won't be motivated...it's World Cup year. He'll go somewhere to get game time and prove he should be on the plane to Russia. Suits both parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 6 minutes ago, toddybad said: He's just a centre back. He plays on he left with Cahill on the right for England. Sure, but's not his natural CB side. It's possible as decent striker to take advantage of that weakness. but I appreciate that left sided CBs are like gold dust and will command much higher and significant transfer fees, which may well be out of our range, unless unearthing a scouted unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 Just now, sphericalfox said: Sure, but's not his natural CB side. It's possible as decent striker to take advantage of that weakness. but I appreciate that left sided CBs are like gold dust and will command much higher and significant transfer fees, which may well be out of our range, unless unearthing a scouted unknown. It's not worth getting into an argument over but I really don't see why anybody would go out specifically for a left footed centre back. Two right footers is more than fine. Vidic/Ferdinand, for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey54 Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 5 minutes ago, toddybad said: It's not worth getting into an argument over but I really don't see why anybody would go out specifically for a left footed centre back. Two right footers is more than fine. Vidic/Ferdinand, for instance. Perhaps a left footed centre back is on Shakey's wish list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtcity Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 hes not 26 guys he's nearly 28 but regardless of his age it's a massive yes for me, as many have said a cb pairing of Maguire and Smalling for the next few years would be unreal, honestly can't believe any lcfc fan would turn their nose up at him as for the debate about left footed cbs I'm sure Maguire played the majority of his games last season as a left sided cb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 30 minutes ago, lcfceaves said: You've forgotten how sh** England are, means nothing. Stones, Jones and Cahill are useless yet he can't get in ahead of them. Bore off with your negativity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 It makes no difference whatsoever if he is left foot or right foot ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972 Fox Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 1 hour ago, foxes21 said: Going off the general consensus on the united forums, Smalling jas been error prone this season & Mourinho likes defenders he can rely on. Also he wants his defenders to be comfortable on the ball & Smallings distribution is poor. However I think he's a good fit in our system. I rate Smalling and think he would be a good signing for us. Don't agree though that we should accept that defenders with poor distribution would be a good fit for our system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossman Blessed It Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 Remember an interview where Vardy said he felt the toughest CB in the league was Smalling, given his pace and strength. I think at 27 years old he's at a very good age and we could get a solid 3-4 years of service from him. Fits the British nucleus of our team too and knows the Premier League inside out by now. Certainly worth it I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom27111 Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 I've got a feeling that Vardy said he was the best defender he's played against. Not sure why I think that, haven't seen it mentioned in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegaffa Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 2 minutes ago, tom27111 said: I've got a feeling that Vardy said he was the best defender he's played against. Not sure why I think that, haven't seen it mentioned in this thread. Glad you mentioned that mate, I don't think this has been considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Guy In The Room Posted 18 June 2017 Share Posted 18 June 2017 Maguire Smalling Sigurdsson Iheanacho would probably be the best window in the modern history of the club. Which is precisely why it wont happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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