gurru991 Posted 11 August 2017 Posted 11 August 2017 1 hour ago, PaulW said: Who does that remind you of!!? Yes I know. I thought it as I was typing !!!
foxes21 Posted 11 August 2017 Posted 11 August 2017 I'm warming to this transfer. Townsend is pretty much a left footed Albrighton, who likes to cross or shoot early. Currently, one of our CM's has to drift over and support Simpson which disrupts our defensive shape. Having Townsend and Albrighton on the wings would give our full backs a lot of support. However we'd still be able to create chances because as we saw tonight, Albrighton is capable of making things happen and so is Townsend on his day. Having two balanced, direct, old fashioned wingers in our system could work very well.
adam Posted 11 August 2017 Posted 11 August 2017 Get him in and get rid of Mahrez. Then put the change towards a new centre half. Happy days.
Harry S Posted 11 August 2017 Posted 11 August 2017 We have the money to buy players like Thorgan HAZARD but nooo we try to sign andros townsend ffs ?
Cheshireblue Posted 11 August 2017 Posted 11 August 2017 Personally don't get why anyone would doubt this transfer, if we are in for him; he's quick, direct, can play on both wings, capable of scoring goals from midfield, not too expensive and has a point to prove...sounds like a Leicester signing to me
Bob666 Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 12 minutes ago, Cheshireblue said: Personally don't get why anyone would doubt this transfer, if we are in for him; he's quick, direct, can play on both wings, capable of scoring goals from midfield, not too expensive and has a point to prove...sounds like a Leicester signing to me Welcome Andros (or your agent) to FT - having seen you play a few times for CPFC last season - no thanks! At least Mark A puts in an honest shift & DG has more creativity
Cheshireblue Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 5 minutes ago, Bob666 said: Welcome Andros (or your agent) to FT - having seen you play a few times for CPFC last season - no thanks! At least Mark A puts in an honest shift & DG has more creativity Not saying they don't, but my opinion is he'd be a good addition to put into the mix in that area. also, having that opinion doesn't make you an agent ?
Hack Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 11 hours ago, weller54 said: Is there any player we are linked with that you ever say yes to?
cityfanlee23 Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 GET. HIM. IN. Quality player who has something to prove, would fit right in here. I'd even consider him a Mahrez replacement, doesnt have the flair or class on the level of Mahrez, but he has effort and a great attitude.
SheppyFox Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 Let's get this one over the line nice and fast so he can be running at Brighton.
Thracian Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 15 hours ago, Chico1958 said: For what it's worth....... I'd take him as a squad player I'd prefer competition for Simpson though At least he'd offer the prospect of some help for Simpson.
STEVIE B Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 He looked good when we played at Palace last season. Only one game l know, could be up for a new challenge with us. Although l would like us to set our sights slightly higher.
lgfualol Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 14 minutes ago, Thracian said: At least he'd offer the prospect of some help for Simpson. But going forward he will rarely get support from Simpson. Not sure how he would look then.
Thracian Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 24 minutes ago, lgfualol said: But going forward he will rarely get support from Simpson. Not sure how he would look then. Albrighton manages when he's on that side and his defensive capabilities even encourage Simpson to be a bit more adventurous. With mahrez any move forward by Simpson is going to be a risk.
frany104 Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 I've always rated him. I think this would be s top signing if we can get him relatively cheap. He has all the attributes for our style of play.
Dan Gliballs Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 I'm another in the camp of 'good addition' He was brilliant at Spurs and QPR, quite clearly got the goods. Didn't work out at Newcastle or Palace I grant you, but he has some good attributes that fit well into our team IMO as said above. Fast, hard working, likes to take a player on, and when he cuts inside he's got a rifle of a shot on him. Fitting in with our counter attacking ethos it could work extremely well. Would very much like to see this happen, myself.
Crowfeathers Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 He faded at Palace under Pardew and then improved massively when Sammy Lee came in as coach (and admitted as much in the press). Presumably Shakespeare knows him from his brief time with the England set up. Properly coached he could be a very good fit.
TAFKA Castroneves Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 We could get worse, if he's available for a decent price then it's a good shout - could end up a bit of an Albrighton as he's still got potential to become a better player - i'd still prefer Phillips from WBA or Antonio from West Ham as a wing option honestly - but they'd probably cost a lot more and a bit of persuading.
Guest BlueBrett Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 I'd take him on the condition that we also keep Mahrez and he NEVER EVER turns out for us with that absurd bald head and a beard combo
Bryn Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 He's a decent player and would fit our system, I would not be unhappy with this.
Clever Fox Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 Yes, he's a very tidy player who's not afraid to keep possession. He would provide that missing link between Midfield and Attack.
weller54 Posted 12 August 2017 Posted 12 August 2017 10 hours ago, Hack said: Is there any player we are linked with that you ever say yes to? Len Glover from Charlton for £80k was a great buy!
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