CyprusFox Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 13 minutes ago, foxinsocks said: He is ok... but... He is not "top six"... we must show more ambition This
Alpha Gifts & Awards Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 What Deaney brings is a great ability to 'hold the ball up', this he does much, much better than Slim or Shinji IMO.
norwichfox Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 15 minutes ago, foxinsocks said: He is ok... but... He is not "top six two" ... we must show more ambition ambition level fixed
Happy Fox Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 A unanimous no, we need better, I think priority should be an upgrade on Okazaki's position, Iheanacho fits the bill.
CyprusFox Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 2 minutes ago, Worthington said: Trawling the Watford forums gives me an even more uneasy feeling about this. Majority want him gone and some of the negativity regarding both his condition and loss of form is scathing. One or two even rate their 'lard lump' Okaka as a better option! These are the fans that watched Deeney throughout last season and compared his contribution to that of the season before. Like us, with Mahrez, there's an overall mood of disappointment, unlike us though, they, in the main, would be happy to see their club 'cash in' on a 29 yo with dipping form.
Guest Col city fan Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 22 minutes ago, CyprusFox said: I'm not surprised. There are many posts on the transfer threads, I think, that are made by people without analysing players at all. Rather a 'yeah it's Deeney, he must be good, gerriiimmmin' type thing. I'd have gotten him a couple of seasons back, no problem. Now....he needs to look bothered before I'd even entertain him.
Wortho Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 Deeney is earning about 80 grand a week and he has lost his hunger for Watford. I can't see him putting much effort for a different club. Better options out there.
Dr The Singh Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 Troy Deeney is the Tyson Fury of the footy world
foxfanazer Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 I like him but it's a couple of seasons late for me.
Bamba's Babes Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 Turned us down last season so he can do one this season.
An Away Move Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 I think people might be being overly harsh. He's always been a proper grafter with a team ethic. Him and Vardy could be terrifying. He was our number 1 target last season. Let's not judge him too harshly on the back of one poor season. Who knows why he lost his motivation there, we don't know what has gone on behind the scenes. Looking at the overall picture I think he'd fit in well to our squad. But, is he better than a Slimani who's had a full pre-season with us? Not too sure about that. I see him as more of a Shinji replacement. I love Shinji, but I am sick to death of seeing him fall over. Deeney won't be doing that quite so much.
Guest Papasmurf Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 26 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said: Troy Deeney is the Tyson Fury of the footy world Best in the world on his day.
Dr The Singh Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 1 minute ago, Papasmurf said: Best in the world on his day. But majority of the time, fat, over weight and useless
Tuna Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 21 minutes ago, Bamba's Babes said: Turned us down last season so he can do one this season. Rubbish, we balked at Watford's joke valuation and moved on.
RoyFox Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 We need a No.10 who can link up play, with more product than Okazaki but with the same work ethic. He'd be better than Defrel, plus by playing 10 he'd be able to play with Vardy or Slimani. As for him being fat, he's probably one the hardest workers off season. Hits the gym pretty much every day. And he's intelligent, with an excellent character. If we don't get Iheanacho I'd be happy with Deeney, him and Vardy would be a good pair IMO, physical and intimidating to defend against.
crisp packet Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 This still from no source other than bookies odds ?
foxfanazer Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 8 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said: But majority of the time, fat, over weight and useless
mancunianfox Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 This is the kind of signing that often seems to work out for us. Hard working, high character players who are out of favour at their club. He seems to know what our lads are about and I think he would probably be a better fit than signings who aren't enthusiastic about playing for us. My only concern would be his wages if that 80k number is correct.
Guest Papasmurf Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 10 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said: But majority of the time, fat, over weight and useless Haha. Agreed.
Bamba's Babes Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 8 minutes ago, Tuna said: Rubbish, we balked at Watford's joke valuation and moved on. He is quoted as saying he didn't want to come here as he wouldn't be the main man.
foxfanazer Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 I know he's had his problems but whenever I've heard him speak he comes across as knowledgeable and down to earth. Probably the sort of character that would suit us but not the player we need on the pitch sadly
Bossman Blessed It Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 Whoever we sign it would suggest that Okazaki will be playing less of a starting role next year, which is probably fair given his goal scoring (or lack, thereof; I'm a huge fan of his, but we do need two goal scorers in there). While Troy Deeney might be about as inspiring as Smartprice Ketchup, his record isn't awful, considering what a dry team he played for. 25 goals in two years averages out quite well. With Deeney, we know exactly what we'll get; a hard working, tough, brawler of a centre forward. He's good in the air and is very powerful - factors which (despite the aforementioned lack of inspiration), we can't really deny. The price Watford value him at is ridiculous though, which certainly should put us off him and aim for a young, (almost definitely) more talented Iheanacho. Plunging any footballer into a new country, club and culture as the club's record signing just after their most successful season, all while not fully fit are all contributing factors to Slimani's hot and cold season. Personally, I'd like us not to be a club that completely disregards £30 million players who've only started a handful of games. Iheanacho seems the most sensible buy in that sense, as he's young and won't have a world of expectation on his shoulders - if he's phased in slowly, he can have an impact in the long term should Slimani not produce the goods this year.
Innovindil Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 Would have been a good signing 2 years ago. Looks out of shape and disinterested now though.
elvisfmcfly Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 If this is the sort of signing we are after now,forget the talk of top 6 finishes,it's obvious mid table is what we are aiming for.
Finnegan Posted 30 June 2017 Posted 30 June 2017 Eye up Sigurdsson, Iheanacho and Boudebouz. Sign Deeney, Ramirez and Clucas. Standard Leicester.
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