Leeds Fox Posted 17 May 2018 Posted 17 May 2018 3 hours ago, Collymore said: I'm thinking if we get this guy, sign a quality LB, hang on to Mahrez and bolster the midfield we'd be pushing for Champions League. Most of that is simple apart from Mahrez. We need to offer him and Vardy improved contracts, let's say 250k - 300k a week and keep these two on the pitch together. That is more important than anything this summer. Add to that a decent CB to partner Maguire and I’d agree with you. Easier said than done unfortunately.
urban.spaceman Posted 17 May 2018 Posted 17 May 2018 I think Puel quite likes Chilwell so I doubt he'll be bringing in a LB. 1
glebe_sydneyfox Posted 17 May 2018 Posted 17 May 2018 Finally, we are close to signing another RB! Will be pleased if we get this piece of business over the line
KJT Posted 17 May 2018 Posted 17 May 2018 25m for another player from a Portuguese club, is he any good? Why have not the top European clubs shown any interest in him? What do the Portuguese fans think of him? Read a comment from a local Porto fan that we are getting mugged!
SheppyFox Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 4 hours ago, KJT said: 25m for another player from a Portuguese club, is he any good? Why have not the top European clubs shown any interest in him? What do the Portuguese fans think of him? Read a comment from a local Porto fan that we are getting mugged! Vast majority of Porto fans have said its a bargain and he’s a good player
Lovejoy Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 6 hours ago, Leeds Fox said: Add to that a decent CB to partner Maguire and I’d agree with you. Easier said than done unfortunately. Given that we really need a new starting GK, RB, CB, #10 and Mahrez replacement, I think a LB can wait until next summer. 1
st albans fox Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 2 minutes ago, Lovejoy said: Given that we really need a new starting GK, RB, CB, #10 and Mahrez replacement, I think a LB can wait until next summer. This is a fair point but it would be sad to sort out the right side and central defence and then be wondering in twelve months why we failed to reach 6th because of issues down our left side. Fuchs is now the answer if chilly is injured and chilly is possibly the answer if someone better is injured ........ jury remains out on the youngster although he should be pushing on next season with some effective coaching. 1
Popular Post Captain... Posted 18 May 2018 Popular Post Posted 18 May 2018 8 hours ago, Callabinho said: I am not remotely offended at all, I really think Simpson is a shithouse, and if you wish me to go into great detail then I shall, I don’t like him because one of the first things I was always told as a modest, amateur footballer is..... that if there’s one thing you do as a full it’s stop the crosses into the box, which in my humble opinion he fails to do... he is also very uncomfortable on the ball, as the Spurs game perfectly demonstrated, as he inexplicably gifted Tottenham’s own Harry Kane, with a belated Christmas present... this is not something I’d expect to see from a “professional” footballer. He may put in the odd decent tackle and covering headers at the far post, however this is the very least I expect of someone in his position. He is slow, clumsy, lacks technical ability and the skill set he does have does not lend itself well to the highest level of football. I am perfectly aware that he was part of “that side” that won the league, but “that side” was still responsible for some harrowing defending at times, and quite often on his side of the pitch, you can only blame Mahrez’s lack of cover for so long before admitting that Simpson is quite simply a shithouse, and can get in the bin. It seems people still don’t understand Simpson’s job in the title side. He wasn’t there to block crosses, his job was to encourage crosses, he defended narrow deliberately to leave a big gap on the flanks and this discourages forwards from running at the centre backs and sends them wide. Crosses were meat and drink to Huth and Morgan. We let the opposition have the ball out wide, frustrate them until they cross it. Much like teams have done to us at home this season. It was unconventional but effective, the fact Puel has tried to turn him into an overlapping full back is ridiculous. 16
RumbleFox Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 8 hours ago, Callabinho said: I am not remotely offended at all, I really think Simpson is a shithouse, and if you wish me to go into great detail then I shall, I don’t like him because one of the first things I was always told as a modest, amateur footballer is..... that if there’s one thing you do as a full it’s stop the crosses into the box, which in my humble opinion he fails to do... he is also very uncomfortable on the ball, as the Spurs game perfectly demonstrated, as he inexplicably gifted Tottenham’s own Harry Kane, with a belated Christmas present... this is not something I’d expect to see from a “professional” footballer. He may put in the odd decent tackle and covering headers at the far post, however this is the very least I expect of someone in his position. He is slow, clumsy, lacks technical ability and the skill set he does have does not lend itself well to the highest level of football. I am perfectly aware that he was part of “that side” that won the league, but “that side” was still responsible for some harrowing defending at times, and quite often on his side of the pitch, you can only blame Mahrez’s lack of cover for so long before admitting that Simpson is quite simply a shithouse, and can get in the bin. Thank you for your detailed response. X
Wolfboy Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 7 hours ago, KJT said: 25m for another player from a Portuguese club, is he any good? Why have not the top European clubs shown any interest in him? What do the Portuguese fans think of him? Read a comment from a local Porto fan that we are getting mugged! Spurs wanted him last year just before they signed Aurier.
MC Prussian Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 7 hours ago, KJT said: 25m for another player from a Portuguese club, is he any good? Why have not the top European clubs shown any interest in him? What do the Portuguese fans think of him? Read a comment from a local Porto fan that we are getting mugged! Very fast and skilled player, can dribble and cross. His greatest attribute is his stamina, can run around like a Duracell bunny and not get tired. Only downside is that he‘s not the most physical player, comes across as a bit lanky. Used to be a winger, converted to a right-back in recent years. Portuguese international and currently the best right-back in the Liga NOS. Most comments that I‘ve read from FC Porto fans say that he‘ll be sorely missed and they‘re disappointed they‘re only getting £25m for him (if the sum is close to being correct). 1
Lovejoy Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 1 hour ago, st albans fox said: This is a fair point but it would be sad to sort out the right side and central defence and then be wondering in twelve months why we failed to reach 6th because of issues down our left side. Fuchs is now the answer if chilly is injured and chilly is possibly the answer if someone better is injured ........ jury remains out on the youngster although he should be pushing on next season with some effective coaching. I think it will be addressed in time, but right now we have bigger priorities. Going to cost a fortune already, I'm 50/50 on Chilwell, I certainly don't think he's as bad as gets made out.
Gerard Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 8 hours ago, KJT said: 25m for another player from a Portuguese club, is he any good? Why have not the top European clubs shown any interest in him? What do the Portuguese fans think of him? Read a comment from a local Porto fan that we are getting mugged! https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-face-battle-with-juventus-for-22m-ricardo-pereira-as-they-seek-kyle-walker-replacement-a3587866.html 1
Popular Post Gerard Posted 18 May 2018 Popular Post Posted 18 May 2018 9 hours ago, urban.spaceman said: I think Puel quite likes Chilwell so I doubt he'll be bringing in a LB. Puel called Chilwell "the complete player". I'm a big fan of Chilwell, he's very much a rough diamond but he has got all the ingredients to be a top class full back. I don't want him replaced as another year's experience being first choice could be the making off him. I'm salivating at the thought of us having Chilwell and Pereira bombing down our flanks when we're dominating a team, they'll be a huge asset and could be the difference between us drawing with lesser teams at home and beating them. 6
Babylon Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Callabinho said: Can I not have an opinion? And why does it have to be that I okay football to have this opinion? I have never, ever rated Simpson.... is that okay with the opinion police? Of course you can have an opinion..... but you're wrong Edited 18 May 2018 by Babylon 1
FoxyPalace.com Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 1 minute ago, Babylon said: Of course you can have an opinion..... but you're wrong Simpson is poor in my opinion. Some one's opinion can never be wrong. Its down all down to that person and how they evaluate the player.
Babylon Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 Just now, FoxyPalace.com said: Simpson is poor in my opinion. Some one's opinion can never be wrong. Its down all down to that person and how they evaluate the player. Errrrr yeah it can. I could have the opinion the moon is made of ****ing cheese, but it's not. 2 1
sylofox Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 4 minutes ago, FoxyPalace.com said: Simpson is poor in my opinion. Some one's opinion can never be wrong. Its down all down to that person and how they evaluate the player. WWWWWOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSHHHHGHHHHHHHHHH 1
hackneyfox Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Callabinho said: Can I not have an opinion? And why does it have to be that I okay football to have this opinion? I have never, ever rated Simpson.... is that okay with the opinion police? As the late Tony Wilson said 'You're entitled to an opinion but your opinion is shit'. Edited 18 May 2018 by hackneyfox 2
Babylon Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 Just now, hackneyfox said: As the late Tony Wilson said 'You're entitled to am opinion but yours is shit'. So was Tony Wilson's grammar by the looks of it. 3
hackneyfox Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 Just now, Babylon said: So was Tony Wilson's grammar by the looks of it. I misquoted him. 1
FoxyPalace.com Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 2 minutes ago, Babylon said: Errrrr yeah it can. I could have the opinion the moon is made of ****ing cheese, but it's not. No only factual's can prove if actually the player is poor or great. Opinion's are based on individuals out looks. This whole site is based in opinions, transfer thread 'who should we sign etc' I bet Simpson will hardly play next season and that is my opinion stated.
Callabinho Posted 18 May 2018 Posted 18 May 2018 2 minutes ago, hackneyfox said: As the late Tony Wilson said 'You're entitled to am opinion but your opinion is shit'. Alright then kid, but Simpson is shit.
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