James Maddison

[fox_favourite]

Oooya! Some progress. Hopefully this lad will be good for us and not too weighed down with a level of expectation that comes with a big fee. 

 

Gotta say, if this comes off, we've signed one good players in positions we need. Much better business so far. Just need to get rid of a few. 

[FrankieADZ]

blimey.....well be a decent window so fat if we pull this one off and going by the couple weve already got in

Edited 17 June 2018 by FrankieADZ

[CarbonVirtine]

If we've got Maddison and  Roberts coming in (with Mahrez out) we've got the makings of a young and balanced squad. Any signings after that would be interesting. I guess it depends who we've got that can step up from the development squad, and who we off load. 

[whoareyaaa]

4 minutes ago, Ted Maul said:

Always quite liked Southampton, and had us as very similarly sized clubs until 2 years ago. Identical grounds as well.

 

The league win, CL quarter final, increase in fanbase & fame that brought plus stadium expansion when it's done put us on another level to them now though.

 

I'd like to think most players would come to us over them, despite Southampton being on the coast and Hampshire being a nice place to live. Leicestershire is a cracking county too anyway- some fantastic places to live.

Imagine playing under Hughes as well, as much as I don't take to Puel least he shows some passion Hughes on the other hand is like a dog ready to chew your face off

[FrankieADZ]

6 minutes ago, Ted Maul said:

Always quite liked Southampton, and had us as very similarly sized clubs until 2 years ago. Identical grounds as well.

 

The league win, CL quarter final, increase in fanbase & fame that brought plus stadium expansion when it's done put us on another level to them now though.

 

I'd like to think most players would come to us over them, despite Southampton being on the coast and Hampshire being a nice place to live. Leicestershire is a cracking county too anyway- some fantastic places to live.

also the fact he'll be back near his family and everything again, plus im sure hes mates with some of our players too....Chilwell, gray to name a couple

[richardsfoxes]

Hopefully the medical is tomorrow and we wrap it up. 

[SheppyFox]

I still want a marquee signing, big name with a big fee.

[FoxinNotts]

How can they do a medical, if he has a brace on his leg?

 

(Apologies if this has already been discussed)

[TheStig]

2 minutes ago, SheppyFox said:

I still want a marquee signing, big name with a big fee.

Like Musa and Slimani.....:) 

[FoxyPalace.com]

1 minute ago, FoxinNotts said:

How can they do a medical, if he has a brace on his leg?

 

(Apologies if this has already been discussed)

Take it off! 

[SheppyFox]

2 minutes ago, TheStig said:

Like Musa and Slimani.....:) 

Neither big names  

[Ted Maul]

6 minutes ago, CarbonVirtine said:

If we've got Maddison and  Roberts coming in (with Mahrez out) we've got the makings of a young and balanced squad. Any signings after that would be interesting. I guess it depends who we've got that can step up from the development squad, and who we off load. 

I think this is key. We need to offload some deadwood and I think we need a winger to come in and replace Mahrez who is significantly better than Roberts, but we don't have a problem position like we had for the last few years- we've been very light on RBs, CMs, CAMs at different stages.

 

Say what you like about Puel, but it appears as though he's got his assessment of the squad and what we need to bring in spot on. Hopefully he can implement his system properly now we've got the players for it.

[Papasmurf]

1 hour ago, YesNdidi said:

can’t think of a single reason why he’d rather go to Southampton 

He might like the sea. 

[TheStig]

1 minute ago, Papasmurf said:

He might like the sea. 

He is slightly pale so won´t take the sun. Leicester is not sunny - deal done

 

[murphy]

1 hour ago, YesNdidi said:

can’t think of a single reason why he’d rather go to Southampton 

 

The Maddison thread on Saintsweb is only 3 pages long.

 

Amateurs!

[Papasmurf]

1 minute ago, TheStig said:

He is slightly pale so won´t take the sun. Leicester is not sunny - deal done

 

He’s not a ginger is he??

[DANGEROUS TIGER]

Pull this one off, and we will have done some fabulous business.

[FoxyPalace.com]

1 minute ago, DANGEROUS TIGER said:

Pull this one off, and we will have done some fabulous business.

The best ever so far I would say, and I guess more to come.

[TheStig]

3 minutes ago, Papasmurf said:

He’s not a ginger is he??

No

[Foxxed]

Harvey Barnes had half a very good season in the Championship. James Maddison had that and half more. Maddison seems like he might be more involved in matches. But twenty million is still mind boggling. I remember being amazed at Ulloa's when we went up. We've paid more than three times that for a player in a lower league. Crazy times.

[TheStig]

We´ll need to offload some of the "benchers" shortly.....

 

[Happy Fox]

Alongside Ndidi and Silva going to be epic, this lad is a good player. WYS 

[brucey]

3 minutes ago, Foxxed said:

Harvey Barnes had half a very good season in the Championship. James Maddison had that and half more. Maddison seems like he might be more involved in matches. But twenty million is still mind boggling. I remember being amazed at Ulloa's when we went up. We've paid more than three times that for a player in a lower league. Crazy times.

Maddison has worn number 23 at his last couple clubs, easy chant to adapt then...

[Lovejoy]

Hope John Percy is on the money again. Easily the best and most respected source out there.

[weller54]

10 minutes ago, Papasmurf said:

He’s not a ginger is he??

Not like that c**t Ed Sherhan!!!