dooflip Posted 20 May 2018 Share Posted 20 May 2018 Too many midfielders, especially now the world has seen what hamza is up to. Feel for the lad as he never really got a chance but I’d rather us pocket a few quid and invest elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hankey Posted 20 May 2018 Share Posted 20 May 2018 Another poor buy. I see no good reason to keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Marco Posted 20 May 2018 Share Posted 20 May 2018 he can fook off to Nice with Claude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Graham Pearson Posted 20 May 2018 Share Posted 20 May 2018 Nompolees 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzy Posted 20 May 2018 Share Posted 20 May 2018 Just now, Nigel Graham Pearson said: Nompolees I thought it was Nom Police according to Stringer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayfox26 Posted 20 May 2018 Share Posted 20 May 2018 (edited) On 19/05/2018 at 14:23, Gerard said: I was hoping this thread was a link to him moving on. I was always against this signing when I looked at his stats over previous seasons. Doesn't make many tackles or interceptions and nor does he create many chances. He has good ball retentions stats but if you're not making many key passes this can be irrelevant if he consistently makes safe passes. A central midfielder should either be a ball winner or creating key passes otherwise they are junior Lewis. Edited for you. ☺ Edited 20 May 2018 by jayfox26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzell Posted 20 May 2018 Share Posted 20 May 2018 I’d love to see a fully fit Mendy play in the squad. Really hope he knuckles down in pre season and keeps himself fit. How did he get on at Nice this season? Did he play many games? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Marco Posted 21 May 2018 Share Posted 21 May 2018 no he sat on the bench most of the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 21 May 2018 Share Posted 21 May 2018 I can't see CP shipping him out in the summer giving their prior links, actually quite excited to see what could happen. If he doesn't add anything then we've not lost anything, if he does then it's basically a new signing for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUHILL Posted 21 May 2018 Share Posted 21 May 2018 If he had gone back to Nice and started every game and had a decent season, then I'd definitely be up for bringing him back and giving him another chance, but he hasn't done that at all and similar to Kaputska, completely failed to make use of their loan away for regular football. Perhaps Puel can do something with him, but I wouldn't be that bothered if we moved him on, along with King and James, and brought in another top CM to play alongside N'didi with Silva pushed further up field and Iborra/Hamza used from the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 21 May 2018 Share Posted 21 May 2018 On 20/05/2018 at 10:49, KFS said: If we're giving him another chance a new system could work well. How about this: Kasper (younger replacement please) Pereira New CB (Dragovic please) Maguire Chilwell (or replacement) N'Didi Mendy Silva Mahrez Diabate Vardy Other midfield options are: Iborra, Choudhury and I think we need another promising MF coming through. James and King moved on. Puel has tended to play a 4231 This formation is normally most effective with attacking full backs and 2 defensive midfielders to cover the attacking full backs, which is why looked better with Amartey and James in the side. 2 attacking full backs 2 CDMs sitting. Against Chelsea we had: Amartey Dragovic Maguire Chilwell James Ndidi Mahrez Okazaki Albrighton Vardy We looked well balanced and gave them a real run for their money and should have won. That is why he persisted with James even though Iborra and Silva are better footballers, James as CDM gave us more balance. Back to Mendy, if Mendy returns then there is a place to play in Puel's preferred formation and style. Pereira Morgan(?) Maguire Chilwell Mendy Ndidi Gray Silva* Diabate** Vardy * Could be Nacho ** Could be Albrighton 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Col city fan Posted 21 May 2018 Popular Post Share Posted 21 May 2018 11 hours ago, Dr Marco said: no he sat on the bench most of the time Why do people still think that Mendy can come into the Premiership, and shine, when he struggled to get into the Nice side? Just blind faith? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 21 May 2018 Share Posted 21 May 2018 Get rid. Double deal with Musa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Nacho Posted 21 May 2018 Share Posted 21 May 2018 Can't see him leaving with Puel as the manager. He was his captain at Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wokinghamfox Posted 22 May 2018 Share Posted 22 May 2018 On 19/05/2018 at 13:51, Poznan34 said: Puel's captain at Nice. That will probably swing it and the guy will be given a chance. Personally i think he is total garbage and would rather not waste any time on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 22 May 2018 Share Posted 22 May 2018 11 hours ago, Col city fan said: Why do people still think that Mendy can come into the Premiership, and shine, when he struggled to get into the Nice side? Just blind faith? Nice had a pretty strong midfield. Let down in other areas. Suspect we will persevere for next season if puel stays. Squad player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 22 May 2018 Share Posted 22 May 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Col city fan said: Why do people still think that Mendy can come into the Premiership, and shine, when he struggled to get into the Nice side? Just blind faith? Because all teams and players are different. It is about finding the right balance and chemistry and not just picking the best players. In Puel’s preferred formation he likes to play two CDMs. As I said above we looked excellent against Chelsea with James, Ndidi, Amartey and Chilwell (until he got sent off). We had pace and a threat on the flanks with a solid base and players that will cover. Iborra and Silva are better footballers, but James gave the formation balance. Just because Mendy had an injury hit unsuccessful spell in France doesn’t mean he can’t form a good partnership with Ndidi in a formation he has excelled in before under Puel. Nice have been playing a 433 and it could just be that he doesn’t suit that formation and style. We have a player who has never really had a chance here, I don’t see the point in writing him off without giving him a chance. Edited 22 May 2018 by Captain... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurru991 Posted 22 May 2018 Share Posted 22 May 2018 1 hour ago, wokinghamfox said: That will probably swing it and the guy will be given a chance. Personally i think he is total garbage and would rather not waste any time on him. What is this based on ??? How many games have you seen him play ?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 22 May 2018 Share Posted 22 May 2018 12 hours ago, Fox92 said: Get rid. Double deal with Musa. BOGOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out Foxed Posted 22 May 2018 Share Posted 22 May 2018 On 20/05/2018 at 12:00, sylofox said: How longs a piece of string. None of our targets are anything more than speculation atm. twice half it's length Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylofox Posted 22 May 2018 Share Posted 22 May 2018 5 minutes ago, Out Foxed said: twice half it's length Scientists not what I really meant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 16 July 2018 Share Posted 16 July 2018 Any news on this? didn't Puel work with him previously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsintskaro Posted 16 July 2018 Share Posted 16 July 2018 not sure how this will work.this guy has no defensive abilities and cant really create anything.no use whatsoever.he is french Adrien silva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 16 July 2018 Share Posted 16 July 2018 9 minutes ago, tsintskaro said: not sure how this will work.this guy has no defensive abilities and cant really create anything.no use whatsoever.he is french Adrien silva jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 16 July 2018 Share Posted 16 July 2018 Was hoping the Saudis were interested when I saw this high in the list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts