StevieB Posted 30 June 2017 Share Posted 30 June 2017 10 minutes ago, Liamlcfc1 said: Took off from a golf course near Watford Is it bad that I'm still scrolling FT at 1am, bloody transfer window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Nacho Posted 30 June 2017 Share Posted 30 June 2017 17 minutes ago, Liamlcfc1 said: Took off from a golf course near Watford Bit late for transfer dealings at this time so early in the window. Possibly stopping off at a hotel for tomorrow? Who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep blue Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 31 minutes ago, StevieB said: Is it bad that I'm still scrolling FT at 1am, bloody transfer window You're not the only one. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LcFc_Smiv Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 7 hours ago, pmcla26 said: Deeney is no better than slimani so what's the point swapping and making a loss when slimani will probably do better than deeney next season anyway Because Deeney is going to give you that physical presence up front and opposition defence a battle, Slimani hasn't shown any such qualities. He's shown to be a half decent poacher for us but the concern is how does a guy with so much height still fail to challenge for any ball outside of the box? He rarely challenges for headers let alone wins them, and hasn't provided much in hold up play. What we have seen of him in the box has been decent, especially when we have Albrighton delivering crosses to him but Deeney could offer the same service and added qualities for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 1 hour ago, pmcla26 said: I agree about with the point about his hold up play but then maybe Slimani wasn't expecting the English defenders to be so physical - in champions league and Portugal his hold up play looked quite decent so hopefully improves next season Exactly, We have to hope that his first year in England showed him what he needs to work on, as with a lot of international players, their first season is a bit underwhelming due to the pace and intensity of the Prem. Can see this year Slim will hopefully kick on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 I just don't think Slim has the appetite for the physicality of PL football. I don't see that changing. He's a show pony. Deeney is a work-horse and would add way more to our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalRobboFOX Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 I actually think with a full Shakey preseason Slim will be much improved in conditioning for the rigours of a Prem League season - he was signed too late to be up to standard imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volpeazzurro Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 2 hours ago, LcFc_Smiv said: Because Deeney is going to give you that physical presence up front and opposition defence a battle, Slimani hasn't shown any such qualities. He's shown to be a half decent poacher for us but the concern is how does a go with so much height still fail to challenge for any ball outside of the box? He rarely challenges for headers let alone wins them, and hasn't provided much in hold up play. What we have seen of him in the box has been decent, especially when we have Albrighton delivering crosses to him but Deeney could offer the same service and added qualities for me. I think you're right with this. Slimani for me is an out and out number 9 and has been asked to play an unfamiliar role. He's definitely got something for me but we're not utilising it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 Err whilst I know this is FT but this err link to Deeney... what is it exactly? We have 6 pages on the basis that his odds at the bookies are shortening but no other credible ish sources? Or have I missed a link somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 Pukka pies employing more staff as lcfc sign fat forward ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dames Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 Rather chance on Slimani for half a season than Deeney. Reckon with a bit more knowledge of the English language and a deflating end to the season might lower a few egos and allow Slimani to integrate more with the squad and develop a better understanding with his teammates. Deeney however is starting to look like his career is on a downward trajectory and the transfer fee and wages won't be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 59 minutes ago, TrentFox said: I just don't think Slim has the appetite for the physicality of PL football. I don't see that changing. He's a show pony. Deeney is a work-horse and would add way more to our team. Was a workhorse, from what Watford fans are saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyprusFox Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 16 minutes ago, waylander said: Pukka pies employing more staff as lcfc sign fat forward ? That's fattist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigstonWanderer Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 40 minutes ago, CyprusFox said: That's fattist I think that's still PC as long as you're a lard-arse yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnfox Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 I really don't think we need another striker. What we need is a goal scoring midfielder. Slim will come good this season. He could get 15+ goals. Vardy the same. If Mahrez leaves and Gray lives up to his own hype, he could get 10. Get another midfielder capable of 10 goals and then 10 from defence/Albrighton/Ndidi, then all of a sudden we have 60+ goals which equals a VERY good season. I just don't see Deeney bringing much more to the party. Good money that could be spent better elsewhere imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchandro Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 6 minutes ago, nnfox said: I really don't think we need another striker. What we need is a goal scoring midfielder. Slim will come good this season. He could get 15+ goals. Vardy the same. If Mahrez leaves and Gray lives up to his own hype, he could get 10. Get another midfielder capable of 10 goals and then 10 from defence/Albrighton/Ndidi, then all of a sudden we have 60+ goals which equals a VERY good season. I just don't see Deeney bringing much more to the party. Good money that could be spent better elsewhere imo. Of course we need another striker, we can't rely on Vardy to get 15-20 goals a season and ask the others to get 10 between them. What if Vardy gets injured? I'm not having Slimani leading our line thank you very much. We need a bloody goalscorer, someone who we're confident is capable of getting 15 goals at the very least. Neither Slimani or Deeney fill me with that confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblcfc84 Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 If the chopper was off to Darlington that suggests Gibson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMike Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 Deeney has been at Watford forever and I reckon he would relish (no food gags, please) a new challenge with a team that plays in our style. He has a good footballing brain - can lay on chances and score himself - and doesn't have that 'look at me- i'm the main man' demeanor like Iheanacho. Less than 20 mill? Sign him up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Boos Up Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 Didn't we break the bank for Slim after Deeny snubbed us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmarteyAndChill Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 38 minutes ago, nnfox said: I really don't think we need another striker. What we need is a goal scoring midfielder. Slim will come good this season. He could get 15+ goals. Vardy the same. If Mahrez leaves and Gray lives up to his own hype, he could get 10. Get another midfielder capable of 10 goals and then 10 from defence/Albrighton/Ndidi, then all of a sudden we have 60+ goals which equals a VERY good season. I just don't see Deeney bringing much more to the party. Good money that could be spent better elsewhere imo. Gray won't get 10 league goals ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 Slim's been good in the games where he has lead the line. Palace 3-1 and West Ham 1-0 come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 I would rather give Slimani one more season to see what he can do, then sign Deeney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertfox2 Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 7 minutes ago, Happy Fox said: I would rather give Slimani one more season to see what he can do, then sign Deeney. We've been waiting to sign Deeney for ages and he seems to be getting worse. And looks like he's struggling with weight issues. Slim over fat for me too this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylander Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 Would rather have the slim one than the fat one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 1 July 2017 Share Posted 1 July 2017 2 minutes ago, waylander said: Would rather have the slim one than the fat one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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