Leicester_Loyal Posted 4 November 2017 Posted 4 November 2017 15 minutes ago, hejammy said: So in this new "keep possession" style of play, which players do you feel will maybe be pushed out? For me, Simpson (as much as I think he is an unsung hero), Fuchs (on his last few performances) and Albrighton (hard worker but has not reproduced any sort of title winning year form for a long time). Vardy is also not a passing style of play, player. Last couple of months he's been pretty average at best (except for those with their blue tinted specs on) we need a striker who is comfortable with the ball at his feet, I know people on here will think I'm crazy saying that about Saint Vardy, but honestly.... He's got the pace, but that's about it at the moment. Simpson definitely. He cannot retain possession of the ball and nearly always just lumps it forward. At his age, I don't know if he can change the way he plays dramatically.
fuchsntf Posted 4 November 2017 Posted 4 November 2017 13 minutes ago, hejammy said: So in this new "keep possession" style of play, which players do you feel will maybe be pushed out? For me, Simpson (as much as I think he is an unsung hero), Fuchs (on his last few performances) and Albrighton (hard worker but has not reproduced any sort of title winning year form for a long time). Vardy is also not a passing style of play, player. Last couple of months he's been pretty average at best (except for those with their blue tinted specs on) we need a striker who is comfortable with the ball at his feet, I know people on here will think I'm crazy saying that about Saint Vardy, but honestly.... He's got the pace, but that's about it at the moment. This is when I am so happy and really glad, that we dont get our supply of managers from either the terraces, or worse still this forum
Raw Dykes Posted 4 November 2017 Posted 4 November 2017 2 hours ago, Koke said: I like what Puel is trying to do with this team. First half we had 62% possession. We finished with 54% possession. We created enough chances to win the game. If he organises the defence and signs 2 full backs we will be a proper team. This team is work in progress but I like what I'm seeing. Couldn't agree more. It's very early days, but it's a very promising start. I wasn't convinced when he was appointed, because I was worried about the slow, sideways passing the Soton fans were talking about. I'm glad it looks like I'll be eating my words. I think the squad is nearly very strong. Just needs a full back or two, and an upgrade on CM backup. I'm really looking forward to January to see who we go after. My only worry is that the bids will be coming in for Mahrez. Hopefully we can keep hold of him.
bridport007 Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 Just now, hejammy said: So in this new "keep possession" style of play, which players do you feel will maybe be pushed out? For me, Simpson (as much as I think he is an unsung hero), Fuchs (on his last few performances) and Albrighton (hard worker but has not reproduced any sort of title winning year form for a long time). Vardy is also not a passing style of play, player. Last couple of months he's been pretty average at best (except for those with their blue tinted specs on) we need a striker who is comfortable with the ball at his feet, I know people on here will think I'm crazy saying that about Saint Vardy, but honestly.... He's got the pace, but that's about it at the moment. Sorry but I think that's harsh on Vardy. He can hold the ball up very well and rarely gives it away. Even when he's outnumbered, he'll kick the ball off the opposition player to get a corner/throw/free-kick. Also...when he goes wide, he's s good crosser of the ball. I actually think he looks quite sharp mat the moment
Chico1958 Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 I've liked what I've seen so far, looks like we are progressing But, as ever I reserve judgement until 10 games in Crystal Palace 16th December, It's on the box and it's just before we face the Two Manchester clubs and Watford away So far, so good though
Babylon Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 11 hours ago, Collymore said: Anyone else noticed he's constantly bending Appleton's ear on the bench? It looks there's fundamentals he disagrees with in our style of play. Appleton just seems to politely nod while Claude is going into overdrive on how we should be doing things differently. I thought he was going to be a a bit shy on the touchline but he isn't afraid to express his feelings. I thought it was good how he seemed to take the time to discuss everything with MA at length, better than just ignoring him anyone.
Babylon Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 11 hours ago, Koke said: I like what Puel is trying to do with this team. First half we had 62% possession. We finished with 54% possession. We created enough chances to win the game. If he organises the defence and signs 2 full backs we will be a proper team. This team is work in progress but I like what I'm seeing. Yes.... but let's not get carried away with the keep ball stuff. It was stokes plan to sit off us and let us have the ball, same as West Brom did to us the other week (57% posession) Stoke were just far worse at it so we still created. We couldn't keep the ball for love nor money second half against Everton either. So I'm not getting carried away with us trying to be a possession team. We're trying to keep it down, but having Maguire and Iborra naturally makes that happen a bit anyway. I expect us to be be better with it going forward but I'm not expecting a Sousa type attempt at passing football.
Guest Cujek Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 12 hours ago, Collymore said: Mandela effect right there. i Think two of us get this.
fuchsntf Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 2 hours ago, Chico1958 said: I've liked what I've seen so far, looks like we are progressing But, as ever I reserve judgement until 10 games in Crystal Palace 16th December, It's on the box and it's just before we face the Two Manchester clubs and Watford away So far, so good though Thats the way I see it.I am not that much against the critic of the players, but sometimes its really OTT, and Players have to learn. There are players off form, or not quite on their game, but we have a new manager with 4pts from 2, and 2 positive games with the team performance, more than adequately showing improvement. Burnley have turned their close games around, and finding a rythm. Leicester have been turgid and dire, with an odd Good game in the last 12 months.So we have to refind that consistency of form, and on or at an higher level of quality. which thankfully we have seen this base group of players bring. Puel, Appleton and Planque, gives us a new start...Wham, newcastle of old, and a few more have shown what happens When one buys, and buys. This core squad of ours, plays a different game to others, and that I suggest we look to keep. Vardy, if we are lucky will still have 3-4 seasons, of top flight football in him, I have always said We need a plan B as an attack force, but that doesnt mean ditching that extra that Vardy and Mahrez, now Gray gives us.Albrighton has lost form, but he can refind it. Maguire is potential and work in progress. Morgan I wanted to replace, but at the moment hes one of the best performing CBs in the PL. Fuchs like Morgan, might refind that consistency under Puel, we do have Chils has backup. Simpson is this forums marmite, either you like him or loathe him, hes my Choice of most consistent Player over 2yrs, so I like him.Though I would now start to give some gametime to Amartey. These next 10 games, brings us to the turn around, where return games will begin.plus the January merry go round of transfers still to look forward to. (Not) We'll have our ups and downs, but if Puel can pull us around, and get us playing positive consistent football, for me , thats what I want to see achieved in 10-12 games.I also want to see us bring on one of our youth midfielders. Iborra and James, could be permanent injury scares...
Carl the Llama Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 You'd think this was the Spurs forum the way some people are going on about possession. I guess we technically won yesterday, then.
Max Wall Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 18 hours ago, Collymore said: Anyone else noticed he's constantly bending Appleton's ear on the bench? It looks there's fundamentals he disagrees with in our style of play. Appleton just seems to politely nod while Claude is going into overdrive on how we should be doing things differently. I thought he was going to be a a bit shy on the touchline but he isn't afraid to express his feelings. He's been in the game a long time as a player and manager. Maybe his quieter side is purposely brought out for reporters, we all know they're there to provoke a story with their questioning so the tosspots at Sky can pontificate about what's been said.
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 15 hours ago, hejammy said: So in this new "keep possession" style of play, which players do you feel will maybe be pushed out? For me, Simpson (as much as I think he is an unsung hero), Fuchs (on his last few performances) and Albrighton (hard worker but has not reproduced any sort of title winning year form for a long time). Vardy is also not a passing style of play, player. Last couple of months he's been pretty average at best (except for those with their blue tinted specs on) we need a striker who is comfortable with the ball at his feet, I know people on here will think I'm crazy saying that about Saint Vardy, but honestly.... He's got the pace, but that's about it at the moment. Total nonsense. I feel he is actually under rated in terms of his game aside from his pace. You will also find over the last couple of seasons his goals per shots ratio is high and compares favourably with other top strikers in the division. While we are at it, keeping possession is not high on the attributes we need from a striker. They literally have to take chances in terms of decision making and erring on the side of caution does not a good striker make.
Collymore Posted 5 November 2017 Author Posted 5 November 2017 20 hours ago, hejammy said: So in this new "keep possession" style of play, which players do you feel will maybe be pushed out? For me, Simpson (as much as I think he is an unsung hero), Fuchs (on his last few performances) and Albrighton (hard worker but has not reproduced any sort of title winning year form for a long time). Vardy is also not a passing style of play, player. Last couple of months he's been pretty average at best (except for those with their blue tinted specs on) we need a striker who is comfortable with the ball at his feet, I know people on here will think I'm crazy saying that about Saint Vardy, but honestly.... He's got the pace, but that's about it at the moment. I can kind of see your point but still disagree but dropping Vardy is ridiculous. I think Albrighton is out of form, simple as that. We've seen it in the past where he can pivotal for the side but he tends to go through long spells of being out of form. I think it's the right choice to allow Gray to take his place at the moment but I certainly expect Marc to play an important role in the near future. Simpson is without doubt the best defender at the club. His positional sense is obscenely good. If he was better going forward I think he'd be an England regular. Dropping him is not an option as I think we'd leak a lot more goals without him in the side as he has got the central defenders out of trouble on so many occasions, especially with crosses and difficult balls to defend where quick thinking and natural positional sense is key. We'd need to spend £30m in January just to get someone as good as him defensively and then probably another £20m to get someone who can go forward too. Why waste £50m when that's not where we need to invest? Fuchs is a more tricky one as we have Chilwell waiting in the wings. It was interesting seeing us incorporate both Fuchs and Chillwell the other day but I think Fuchs might become more of a squad player. I can see Chilwell starting more home games when the onus is on us to attack and perhaps see Fuchs starting more away games, especially against a top side. To drop Vardy is just a criminal statement.
HighPeakFox Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 32 minutes ago, Collymore said: To drop Vardy is just a criminal statement. To exaggerate linguistically is a criminal statement.
Collymore Posted 5 November 2017 Author Posted 5 November 2017 3 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said: To exaggerate linguistically is a criminal statement. then you are a criminal too.
HighPeakFox Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 8 minutes ago, Collymore said: then you are a criminal too. Or... I'm using your absurdity to make my point. Funny how you weren't able to understand that.
Collymore Posted 5 November 2017 Author Posted 5 November 2017 2 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said: Or... I'm using your absurdity to make my point. Funny how you weren't able to understand that. How appropriate. You fight like a cow.
HighPeakFox Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 9 minutes ago, Collymore said: How appropriate. You fight like a cow. How revealing, you respond to mild piss take with insults.
Collymore Posted 5 November 2017 Author Posted 5 November 2017 5 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said: How revealing, you respond to mild piss take with insults. I wish your statement could have won me some sword fights
HighPeakFox Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 22 minutes ago, Collymore said: I wish your statement could have won me some sword fights Irony appears to be lost on you, oh mighty keyboard warrior.
Collymore Posted 5 November 2017 Author Posted 5 November 2017 5 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said: Irony appears to be lost on you, oh mighty keyboard warrior. I''m rubber you're glue.
HighPeakFox Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 7 minutes ago, Collymore said: I''m rubber you're glue. Sorry, no idea what that means, I bow to your sophisticated argument and consider myself beaten.
Collymore Posted 5 November 2017 Author Posted 5 November 2017 1 minute ago, HighPeakFox said: Sorry, no idea what that means, I bow to your sophisticated argument and consider myself beaten. nee bother.
Stadt Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 highpeakfox being pedantic, well imagine my shock.
HighPeakFox Posted 5 November 2017 Posted 5 November 2017 10 minutes ago, Wookie said: highpeakfox being pedantic, well imagine my shock. Or accurate, as reasonable people call it.
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