Popular Post Lesta Legend Posted 21 September 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 21 September 2023 A lot questioned why we didn't sell and why we didn't go for some unknown from Europe or South America. Why would we sell a player that topped the charts in tackles and interceptions in the league last year, a player now with a whole years experience in the league we're trying to get out of, who happens to be a local lad that cares about the club. I'm glad we have someone like Enzo who could see the benefits to keep Hamza on. That way our club is now benefiting from performances like last night from a player proud to wear the armband and put in a bloody good shift. It's a long season and I'm sure we will see a lot more of Hamza, in various positions putting in 100% and fitting in nicely to the way Enzo wants us to play. Our squad is so strong when we call on the likes of Hamza to step and step up. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted 21 September 2023 Share Posted 21 September 2023 4 hours ago, nathan. said: I forgot how quick he was. Best performance for us last night. And he has some steel and aggression something we badly missed last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 21 September 2023 Share Posted 21 September 2023 4 hours ago, sylofox said: No but times 35 it nearly did. Look at the fecking mess we are in because of ridiculous wages being paid out on shite players and to a cvnt of a manager. And why should one of those failures be Choudhury… Again last night he had another good game for city… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 21 September 2023 Share Posted 21 September 2023 He was superb last night. The right kind of aggression we need from him and deceptively quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Cockney Fox Posted 21 September 2023 Share Posted 21 September 2023 I don't mind Hamza. Championship has always been his right level. He's a limited footballer. But his stronger attributes will be useful i.e. energy, aggression & tackling. Plus perhaps he has a bit of experience to share with the youngsters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioFox Posted 21 September 2023 Share Posted 21 September 2023 6 minutes ago, Marshall Cockney Fox said: I don't mind Hamza. Championship has always been his right level. He's a limited footballer. But his stronger attributes will be useful i.e. energy, aggression & tackling. Plus perhaps he has a bit of experience to share with the youngsters It's so weird seeing him being talked about as some sort of veteran, he's 25. But you're not wrong - he's got a good amount of experience both at this level, lower down with Burton and of course in the prem under his belt now. That's sure to be of benefit for advice given to the likes of Doyle and McAteer about how to play aggressively without overdoing it. Given most midfielders tend to peak in their late 20s / early 30s, I don't buy the claim that this is 'his level' - he still has gears to go up and performances last night show that he can potentially add some maturity to go alongside the biting tackles he always had as an asset. He's already a better passer of the ball than Wilf, so that alone will make him an attractive prospect for Enzo. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 22 September 2023 Share Posted 22 September 2023 https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/enzo-maresca-named-hamza-choudhury-8772060 Why Enzo Maresca named Hamza Choudhury Leicester City captain for win over Norwich With no Jamie Vardy nor Ricardo Pereira on the pitch at Carrow Road, Maresca had to hand the armband to a new ByJordan Blackwell 12:20, 22 SEP 2023 Enzo Maresca handed Hamza Choudhury the captain’s armband for the victory over Norwich as he wants his Leicester City players to take on more responsibility. With no Jamie Vardy nor Ricardo Pereira in the City starting line-up at Carrow Road, the pair sharing the captaincy in the Championship fixtures prior to Wednesday, Choudhury stepped up. Although, at 25, he was one of the older players in a young side, there were more experienced players that Maresca could have turned to, such as Harry Winks or Jannik Vestergaard. But Choudhury is a homegrown player and one the squad members that Maresca is teaching to be a leader, with James Justin another. So it was the academy graduate that led the team out on Wednesday evening. READ MORE: Leicester City overcome unique test in statement week and uncover bargain transfer of the summer READ MORE: What Enzo Maresca told Leicester City players about key ingredient after win over Norwich “Simply because he’s one of the academy players,” Maresca said when asked about his decision to make Choudhury captain. “He was born here. “Also in the way he works and we are trying to give some of them responsibility. Hamza is not in this moment an academy player joining the first team. Absolutely not. Now he’s in the first team and he has to show responsibility and leadership.” Choudhury, playing in the full-back-turned-midfielder position usually occupied by Ricardo, had a solid game on Wednesday, contributing to a fine defensive effort to help earn just City’s second Championship clean sheet of the season. It was his first league start under Maresca. “Proud to lead this incredible team to another victory!” he wrote on social media after the game. It was not the first time he has taken the armband though. He also captained City in the Carabao Cup two years ago as they drew 2-2 with Brighton before winning on penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casablancas Posted 22 September 2023 Share Posted 22 September 2023 Literally has ⚽️ of steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc sheff Posted 22 September 2023 Author Share Posted 22 September 2023 id keep him here if he's willing to sign a new deal. such a useful player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim5000 Posted 22 September 2023 Share Posted 22 September 2023 On 21/09/2023 at 01:41, South Shire Fox said: One of our best players tonight imo. Might not be the best technical player but hes superb off the ball in his workrate and tenaciousness. Very good player to have in this squad I think it’s having Maresca as the manager. Managers like him (and Pep) want players who will work above everything else, and 100% play the system. Technical ability is also required. In Choudry, Maresca has a local player who has the technical ability to play at the level in the position, is young enough to learn the system, and work 110% for 90+ minutes every game. He’s the ideal player and character for the team, and it’s telling that Hamza was made captain for the last match. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 Looks like he's signed a new deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes96 Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 New contract time… 👀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayfox26 Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 Maresca must rate him if we're giving him a new deal. Either that or we think we can sell him next summer rather than lose him for free. Isn't he meant to be on big wages? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerPen Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lcfc-1992 Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 Seems like we haven’t renewed a contract for ages 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes96 Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 Until 2027. So new 4 year deal. A bit surprising considering I’m not sure he’ll ever be a starter for us. And would hope Braybrooke will become Winks natural successor. Useful, versatile squad member to have I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 Just now, Foxes96 said: Until 2027. So new 4 year deal. A bit surprising considering I’m not sure he’ll ever be a starter for us. And would hope Braybrooke will become Winks natural successor. Useful, versatile squad member to have I guess. 4 years seems like excessive, especially since he was deemed surplus during our spell in the Prem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 1 minute ago, jayfox26 said: Maresca must rate him if we're giving him a new deal. Either that or we think we can sell him next summer rather than lose him for free. Isn't he meant to be on big wages? That was the idea this summer but Watford didn't rate him enough to fork out the fee. There must something in the water in Leicestershire as reading this forum you'd be forgiven for wondering why Man City aren't looking to sign him as Rodri's back up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkerPen Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 Just now, UniFox21 said: 4 years seems like excessive, especially since he was deemed surplus during our spell in the Prem. by a cretin. not saying Hamza is amazing, and I also am surprised by a 4 year deal but I think he could still be a useful squad player if we get promoted 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 4 years seems excessive, unless it's a massive pay cut he's accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudulike Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riot Van Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 Bit of a weird one that isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 Thinking back a few years, hamza was the main holding midfielder for an England U21 side that included foden and madders. Yes he let himself down with that red card v France but it shows that he must be technically able to carry the role at a high level. Enzo must feel that he can bring him back to those levels if we’ve offered him a new deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes96 Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 1 minute ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: 4 years seems excessive, unless it's a massive pay cut he's accepted. You’d hope so, considering he was supposedly on something like £60k per week before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 27 September 2023 Share Posted 27 September 2023 2 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: 4 years seems excessive, unless it's a massive pay cut he's accepted. I’m sure he will have an increase built in if we go back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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