st albans fox Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 No way would he get a move upwards at the moment so it makes good sense for him to secure his future here. What comes in the future is undecided but no surprise to see his dedication in getting back to full fitness rewarded by the club.
Nick Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 26 and a four year deal - he perhaps won't start every week going forward but he's a solid option and I'm happy with that.
sdb Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 Reckon Shakespeare sees him as DD's replacement. Might be a stretch but great to have him here long term.
Ted Maul Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 Good stuff. Deserves it- he's been through a lot, and he must be delighted that he's back playing regularly. Nice for him to have the financial security of a 4 year contract as well, you can tell the injury is still in his mind when he challenges for the ball sometimes.
fazzyfox Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 A pint from fazzyfox for the physios and surgeons and a couple for James himself, slimline Shandys perhaps, remarkable work and determination. I will still wince every time he goes in for a 50-50 tackle but at the moment it's like having a new signing who doesn't need bedding in time.
Guest Mee-9 Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 Can't work out why we're extending mediocre players contracts and not trying to sign better players. Prepping for the championship or something?
brucey Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 1 minute ago, Mee-9 said: Can't work out why we're extending mediocre players contracts and not trying to sign better players. Prepping for the championship or something? James isn't mediocre (Ulloa is though)
lgfualol Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 6 minutes ago, Mee-9 said: Can't work out why we're extending mediocre players contracts and not trying to sign better players. Prepping for the championship or something? King and Wes next.
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 5 minutes ago, brucey said: James isn't mediocre (Ulloa is though) I agree
Guest Sharpe's Fox Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 "until 2021" I thought that's a massive contract but then it took me a while to realise that's a four year contract and its 2017 I still feel it's 2013 ffs
Monsell1976 Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 With his injury history, think he is never going to be the player he could of been, looks heavier and slower, but as long as we are not paying him a ridiculous amount, for what is going to be a squad player. Again it's down to keeping the squad happy, and I think James will accept he's not first choice when everyone is fit, but by a mile id rather have James coming off the bench, than Andy king.
Babylon Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 15 minutes ago, Mee-9 said: Can't work out why we're extending mediocre players contracts and not trying to sign better players. Prepping for the championship or something? Because they are also assets, his sale value further down the line would probably be as much as his entire contracts cost. It's a no brainer!
Gerard Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 4 minutes ago, Babylon said: Because they are also assets, his sale value further down the line would probably be as much as his entire contracts cost. It's a no brainer! Exactly, the contract protects both the club and the player.
fuchsntf Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 I rate him, and always have..dont understand posters who have a doubt over him (other than possible injury doubts). He is not mediocre, he is above avg but needs this 1st half of the season to get him, ticking over and upping that potential. If DD stays, this will add to a good solid squad, who can compete for above top half of the table, then challenge for even more. I still believe we need to play 3 out n out midfielders, Albrighton/Shinji can play that role,so I still reckon we need a quality highclass midfielder extra, to move us into regular 4-5 season top 6-8 finishes. James contract stablises the squad giving possible instant development.
chicagofox Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 This is a joke. A very unfunny one. But a joke. Shakespeare talks about qualifying for Europe and then signs up Championship players. Your job is to manage the team. Not to be the players friend and show loyalty to players based on length of service even though they clearly have nothing to offer at this level. Christ, we were linked with the likes of Sigurdsson and Silva and we end up with Matty f'n James. And don't even start with how great he was 3 SEASONS AGO because he wasn't great. And we've won a Premier League since then and supposedly have European ambitions. He is not good enough. Seriously regretting hiring Shakespeare now. No wonder Mahrez wants to leave. And Drinkwater should do absolutely everything he can now to push through that move to Chelsea.
chicagofox Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 39 minutes ago, brucey said: James isn't mediocre (Ulloa is though) No he's not that good
Beliall Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 1 minute ago, chicagofox said: This is a joke. A very unfunny one. But a joke. Shakespeare talks about qualifying for Europe and then signs up Championship players. Your job is to manage the team. Not to be the players friend and show loyalty to players based on length of service even though they clearly have nothing to offer at this level. Christ, we were linked with the likes of Sigurdsson and Silva and we end up with Matty f'n James. And don't even start with how great he was 3 SEASONS AGO because he wasn't great. And we've won a Premier League since then and supposedly have European ambitions. He is not good enough. Seriously regretting hiring Shakespeare now. No wonder Mahrez wants to leave. And Drinkwater should do absolutely everything he can now to push through that move to Chelsea. Anyone who supported the club before we were English champions knows the quality Matty James has, Give him game time and he will impress again. honestly that post has really got under my skin
chicagofox Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 2 minutes ago, Beliall said: Anyone who supported the club before we were English champions knows the quality Matty James has, Give him game time and he will impress again. honestly that post has really got under my skin I've supported the club for 32 years. What's your point?
Johnthefoxrayner Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 1 hour ago, waylander said: Marvellous news. Agreed. IMO quality player
Beliall Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 5 minutes ago, chicagofox said: I've supported the club for 32 years. What's your point? My point is you come across as a hostile troll making points like that about a player who paid a key part in our initial championship promotion, and has worked tirelessly to get back into the squadd. you want to write him off because you think we outgrew him? We're still Leicester city FC, he was better than Drinkwater when he was playing. Drinkies just come off a shocking season without kante next to him and you want to knock the player he replaced?
brucey Posted 26 August 2017 Posted 26 August 2017 18 minutes ago, chicagofox said: This is a joke. A very unfunny one. But a joke. Shakespeare talks about qualifying for Europe and then signs up Championship players. Your job is to manage the team. Not to be the players friend and show loyalty to players based on length of service even though they clearly have nothing to offer at this level. Christ, we were linked with the likes of Sigurdsson and Silva and we end up with Matty f'n James. And don't even start with how great he was 3 SEASONS AGO because he wasn't great. And we've won a Premier League since then and supposedly have European ambitions. He is not good enough. Seriously regretting hiring Shakespeare now. No wonder Mahrez wants to leave. And Drinkwater should do absolutely everything he can now to push through that move to Chelsea. You're the one making yourself look like a joke. Glad you aren't on the board, you'd fire Shakey and sell Mahrez and Drinky tomorrow.
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