leicesterlad1989 Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 1 hour ago, Col city fan said: To be able to 'net a lot of goals' a striker has to be able to stay fit don't they? Slimani is injured AGAIN I believe? 30 mill quid is looking, frankly, quite ridiculous. As is your statement. Gashing your leg in a pre-season friendly is hardly comparable to his previous injuries. Give him a break. Some of the shit written about Slimani on this forum at times is laughable.
Guest Col city fan Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 19 minutes ago, leicesterlad1989 said: As is your statement. Gashing your leg in a pre-season friendly is hardly comparable to his previous injuries. Give him a break. Some of the shit written about Slimani on this forum at times is laughable. I, like others, simply want to see him have a continued run in the first team, to be linking up play well and to be scoring goals. Like a 30 m striker should be doing. So far, he's been a disaster really, for the money paid. I don't blame him for the transfer fee. But for anyone to argue we've gotten anything like value for money with this signing is barmy. We need him fit and we need him firing. Or we get rid. No more bull-shit excuses. We need a strong second striker.
leicesterlad1989 Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 4 minutes ago, Col city fan said: I, like others, simply want to see him have a continued run in the first team, to be linking up play well and to be scoring goals. Like a 30 m striker should be doing. So far, he's been a disaster really, for the money paid. I don't blame him for the transfer fee. But for anyone to argue we've gotten anything like value for money with this signing is barmy. We need him fit and we need him firing. Or we get rid. No more bull-shit excuses. We need a strong second striker. Whilst I dont disagree with what you are saying, you used yesterdays injury as an excuse to have a dig about his fitness. He's looked sharpe this pre-season so deserves the chance. I just find it odd that you are so quick to jump on his back. Pre season is a time for a clean slate. He didnt put the 30M price on his head. Blame our scouting network for that. Given the chance and providing he stays fit I am confident he will come good.
Bossman Blessed It Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 It's a part of modern football that so many people on here refuse to accept. Look at the likes of Torres to Chelsea, Carroll to Liverpool and even someone of the calibre of Falcao when he first joined Monaco. The fees paid for these players shouldn't be used as a reason to negate the natural growth into a team that most require. Two of of the three seasons Ulloa has had here have been incredibly successful. His goals effectively kept us up and then he chipped in with some vital ones the year we won it. Slimani had such a torrid season, but he still came up with 8 goals - which, all things considered isn't that bad. Look at how naff most of our title winning players were when we first got them. It amazes me that people don't find it pleasing that we could even attract players with records like Slimani to join us. Give them a chance.
lgfualol Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 Slim has been the best striker this preseason. I expect him to get over 12 goals if Shakey isnt dumb enough to sell him and keep fatty magoo.
Guest Col city fan Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 47 minutes ago, leicesterlad1989 said: Whilst I dont disagree with what you are saying, you used yesterdays injury as an excuse to have a dig about his fitness. He's looked sharpe this pre-season so deserves the chance. I just find it odd that you are so quick to jump on his back. Pre season is a time for a clean slate. He didnt put the 30M price on his head. Blame our scouting network for that. Given the chance and providing he stays fit I am confident he will come good. I genuinely hope you're right matey.
RODNEY FERNIO Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 It's a mystery, it's a mystery I'm still searching for a clue It's a mystery to me A shot in the dark The big question mark ... in history Is it a mystery to you ?
Foxhateram Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 Slim is injury prone and Ulloa is happy to be back up. It's that simple.
murphy Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 I think it's just economics. We could get a good fee for Slim and possibly not have to pay Sporting for the supposed add-ons in the contract. The other possibility is that Slim could be a liability in the dressing room as rumoured. Slim is by far the better player though, that is obvious, and I would much rather keep him. He will always score goals. Otherwise, if he has to go, get rid of both. Ulloa is not fit for purpose.
leicesterlad1989 Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 49 minutes ago, foxhateram said: Slim is injury prone and Ulloa is happy to be back up. It's that simple. Im happy to be back up. Doesn't mean I am good enough. Ulloa's time here is over in my opinion. Slimani on the over hand deserves another bite after last season but I'd understand if we replaced him.
Foxhateram Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 6 hours ago, leicesterlad1989 said: Im happy to be back up. Doesn't mean I am good enough. Ulloa's time here is over in my opinion. Slimani on the over hand deserves another bite after last season but I'd understand if we replaced him. Think that's a bit harsh to be fair. I still feel that Ulloa has skills to offer that Slimani can't. But I already know that I'm lonely in my opinion so won't continue to praise the things he does well to deaf ears.
Bamba's Babes Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 As it stands, 9.94% of Leicester fans should be stoned to death.
Fox92 Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 Slimani's first touch is woeful but he is superb in the air, as he showed as recent as the Liverpool pre-season fixture. There's no reason why Slimani won't score 12-14 goals with good delivery - which we've got in Fuchs and Albrighton. Trouble is we play Slimani out of position and ask him to do stuff like closing players down (in the "Okazaki role") instead of playing him as a target man which he (probably) is. Slimani would probably get 15 goals in a side like West Brom. Ulloa is a absoloute Leicester City hero and without his goals in 2014/15 we wouldn't have stayed up but in football you've got to continue moving on.
Samilktray Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 Amazing that Ulloa gets called a hero despite saying he'll never play for us again, doing interviews with SSN on a iPhone camera etc. But head over to the Mahrez thread and the amount of shit that lad gets for coming out with a nice little statement and being quite respectful about wanting a move (all whilst still being able to actually play football) It's mad really what a weird bunch we are.
leicesterlad1989 Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 1 hour ago, foxhateram said: Think that's a bit harsh to be fair. I still feel that Ulloa has skills to offer that Slimani can't. But I already know that I'm lonely in my opinion so won't continue to praise the things he does well to deaf ears. Ulloa has regressed in the last 12 months. If you were talking about the Ulloa who played in the Champion winning team I'd agree. He's either not good enough any more or Ranieri seriously damaged his confidence. I'll admit, during those 12 months he has not had much of a look in but whenever he's played he has looked bad. He was terrible the other night against MK Dons. I am a massive fan of Ulloa and I am thankful for his services but I believe now we should be aiming higher. I believe Slimani is certainly an improvement. Whether he will be given the chance to show it is another thing.
Gerard Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 I think the plan is to keep one and sell the other, we obviously don't need both of them especially if Iheanacho signs. It's probably why Ulloa hasn't signed his contract yet as we're willing to sell Slimani if we get a decent offer but if Slimani stays then Ulloa will move on.
dylanlegend Posted 30 July 2017 Posted 30 July 2017 Slimani is clearly the better player but Ulloa will be on much less wages, I suppose if either will only be 'plan B' then we are best off spending those extra wages on Kelechi, who should play each week
Hanan96 Posted 31 July 2017 Author Posted 31 July 2017 15 hours ago, foxhateram said: Think that's a bit harsh to be fair. I still feel that Ulloa has skills to offer that Slimani can't. But I already know that I'm lonely in my opinion so won't continue to praise the things he does well to deaf ears. can you specify what kind of skill does he offer, which slimani doesn't have?
Babylon Posted 31 July 2017 Posted 31 July 2017 £30m gets you not much more than a 15 goal striker in this league now, he'd get that will a full season under his belt no problem.
Foxhateram Posted 31 July 2017 Posted 31 July 2017 3 hours ago, Hanan96 said: can you specify what kind of skill does he offer, which slimani doesn't have? They both have great qualities. I don't think we need to choose between the two. Although they both play a CF role, they are both very different. Ulloa seems to find better scoring positions than Slim, but Slim is better with ball at his feet. Ulloa wins more headers (defensively as well, useful for seeing out a game) but Slimani brings the ball down more effectively. At the end of the day they are both going to be bit part players, as they don't really suit our style of play. A plan B if you like. If it's a more defenseive game, I would prefer Ulloa to be a good outlet and cover at the back from set pieced. If it's an attacking one, then I would prefer Slimani who can get the ball down but also provide the strength to hold up the ball. If they're both happy to be ready to play their roles, then why isn't plausible to have both. They are both in a CF mould but are both V different in style of play.
Johnthefoxrayner Posted 31 July 2017 Posted 31 July 2017 16 minutes ago, foxhateram said: They both have great qualities. I don't think we need to choose between the two. Although they both play a CF role, they are both very different. Ulloa seems to find better scoring positions than Slim, but Slim is better with ball at his feet. Ulloa wins more headers (defensively as well, useful for seeing out a game) but Slimani brings the ball down more effectively. At the end of the day they are both going to be bit part players, as they don't really suit our style of play. A plan B if you like. If it's a more defenseive game, I would prefer Ulloa to be a good outlet and cover at the back from set pieced. If it's an attacking one, then I would prefer Slimani who can get the ball down but also provide the strength to hold up the ball. If they're both happy to be ready to play their roles, then why isn't plausible to have both. They are both in a CF mould but are both V different in style of play. IMO slim has more qualities than ulloa so keep slim and let ulloa go.
Foxhateram Posted 31 July 2017 Posted 31 July 2017 13 minutes ago, Johnthefoxrayner said: IMO slim has more qualities than ulloa so keep slim and let ulloa go. But why? Why let one go? My whole post was abouth both having roles to play.
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