mod hero Posted 12 August 2018 Share Posted 12 August 2018 2 minutes ago, Col city fan said: I have never and will never, ever understand the Amartey ‘love-in’ on this forum. Its perplexed me so much that I wonder if it’s all a big wind-up? Agreed, didn’t see him or haven’t seen him play well except for the game against Porto when he played in centre midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzell Posted 12 August 2018 Share Posted 12 August 2018 4 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said: He’s more of a fullback than his is a centre mid. And I agree with that Where the hell does this lad fit in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannythefox Posted 12 August 2018 Share Posted 12 August 2018 4 minutes ago, Col city fan said: I have never and will never, ever understand the Amartey ‘love-in’ on this forum. Its perplexed me so much that I wonder if it’s all a big wind-up? I wouldn’t be bothered if he left but I’m saying he’s not a bad player who can play a few positions he’s someone we need if we get injuries. Love-in is a bit strong for someone who I think is a good squad player. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inckley fox Posted 12 August 2018 Share Posted 12 August 2018 1 hour ago, Col city fan said: I have never and will never, ever understand the Amartey ‘love-in’ on this forum. Its perplexed me so much that I wonder if it’s all a big wind-up? I'm not sure it's a love-in, it's just a case of people defending him against some very harsh criticism on the grounds that he's fairly young, he's shown promise here and there, it was a hard ask for him to step in for Kante and he's still learning his current position. At times he's been singled out when there are other more obvious culprits to go after. I'm not sure that's the case based on Friday's game because he was certainly quite poor, there's no denying that, but even then you could point out that Silva - who's a much older, more experienced and costly squad member, in a far more pivotal position - was equally disappointing. In other words, there are more reasons you can think of to stick up for Amartey, at times, than there are for some of the players who, perhaps, don't get quite as much stick as he does. I wouldn't call it a love-in. But going back to the original point (that he should be moved on), personally I'd keep him because he's shown that he can be a useful stand-in, if nothing more, and he's a better fit for Puel's game than one of the obvious alternatives. I'd be happier if Soyuncu could be switched to RB and proved to be as good, in a position where his bombscare moments do less harm, as he's cracked up to be. Or if one of the other attacking midfield options stepped up to the extent that Pereira could take up that role. But if none of those things happen, and we don't switch to a back three, then I wouldn't be surprised to see Amartey grow into the role. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 12 August 2018 Share Posted 12 August 2018 (edited) I find I can't disagree too much with @Col city fan on his posts over Amartey,and Amartey hasn't made it easy for himself. And he has had a few good games in a city shirt,but has been found wanting in a few. But...! At 23, he has time to turn it around.I won't yet get on his case,transfer window gone so he's not going anywhere... I actually believe he can still deliver,it's up to him now to show inner strength,and hold up and fight his case. He's drank at a couple of last chance saloons If Puel still wants to show faith in him,and build a group of defenders and utility players,then it is his choice. I accept the whole package,for this new season, the good,bad and ugly,plus hopefully a positive coaches Nous. Some on here they believe they know better,than Puel and more in the the right on gameday team selections and the Players who should be subs.....Ya Right..!!. Edited 12 August 2018 by fuchsntf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4DD0gg Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 2.5 years and some on here still give it 'he just needs more time' nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972 Fox Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 10 hours ago, dannythefox said: Was you at the game? he was brilliant only one performance mind but hes got a lot to offer just difficult for him playing different positions. Great back up player. 10 hours ago, Col city fan said: I have never and will never, ever understand the Amartey ‘love-in’ on this forum. Its perplexed me so much that I wonder if it’s all a big wind-up? Due to the lack of an answer, we can only assume that @Col city fan was not at the game. FWIW Armartey is nowhere near good enough IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 1 hour ago, Blue Fox 72 said: Due to the lack of an answer, we can only assume that @Col city fan was not at the game. FWIW Armartey is nowhere near good enough IMO. I was at the game and Amartey had a stormer. I’m sure I wrote on here at the time. Bloody shame he didn’t continue in the same vein.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 2 hours ago, m4DD0gg said: 2.5 years and some on here still give it 'he just needs more time' nonsense Amartey played a whopping eight matches last season, and missed out the rest of it mostly due to injury. Of course, it's going to take time to find back into your game. Kept a clean sheet in three of those matches, one of them being the 0-0 at Chelsea with ten men on the pitch. One of the two defeats he was involved in was the heroic 2-1 away loss at Liverpool (after being 1-0 up early on). And before that, he mostly played as a defensive midfielder in 2016/2017. Cut the guy some slack. Or else continue with your ignorant superficial rant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 12 hours ago, mod hero said: Can he? If you had watched him before, yes. Too much to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 Can't wait for Danneh to score a cracker at home against Wolves just to shut up all the panicky reactionaries in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Babylon Posted 13 August 2018 Popular Post Share Posted 13 August 2018 Amartey is one of them that grows into the role, almost exactly the same thing happened every other time he comes back into the team. He performs a bit shit, starts to get his confidence up and starts to perform ok. Whether it was in midfield, or last season at right back he grew into the roles and in the end people were forced to actually admit he was doing ok. There were moans when we were losing him to AFCON, then there were moans when he got dropped for Simpson last season (he was injured, but it didn't stop people slagging Puel off, with people stating he's better than Simpson). 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 1 minute ago, MC Prussian said: Can't wait for Danneh to score a cracker at home against Wolves just to shut up all the panicky reactionaries in this thread. If he's seriously on the pitch I'll be wondering what is going on, we surely haven't spent 100million to see Amartey at right back all season? If he is I'll just take a performance that doesn't involve him doing something so stupid it gives the opposition a goal. Problem is he's just not very good, clumsy in defence and offers virtually nothing going forward. If he's anything he's a defensive midfielder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 1 minute ago, MattP said: If he's seriously on the pitch I'll be wondering what is going on, we surely haven't spent 100million to see Amartey at right back all season? If he is I'll just take a performance that doesn't involve him doing something so stupid it gives the opposition a goal. Problem is he's just not very good, clumsy in defence and offers virtually nothing going forward. If he's anything he's a defensive midfielder. Well, I suppose the coaching staff see something in him at right-back, or else they would've sent him out on loan. Pre-season matches have shown he can do the job - and that he can cross, as well. Or maybe we were actively looking for another right-back, but couldn't find one in time? Also keep in mind that Simpson still needs to find a club to join, so as long as he's on our books (on a fair bit of dough), there's little room to maneuver on that position and Simpson will remain an emergency option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC hub Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 On 11/08/2018 at 05:09, Walkers said: GERRRIMIN Annoyingly we have not seen this from him. Like he doesn't have the confidence to make those kind of runs etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AKCJ Posted 13 August 2018 Popular Post Share Posted 13 August 2018 (edited) I thought Amartey, barring the idiotic mistake, was fine on Friday. A standard 6/10. Big over reaction on here IMO. He's more than capable of being our back up right back. Edited 13 August 2018 by AKCJ 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 13 hours ago, Col city fan said: A new Kante... What on earth are people on here on!? I want some of it.... He was outstanding during that game agaisnt Swansea acting as the destroyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod hero Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 1 hour ago, MC Prussian said: If you had watched him before, yes. Too much to ask? I’ve seen him play loads of times. How many times did he get a cross in against Utd? Did he give a penalty away ? When Pereira moved to RB did he set Vardy up? He’s shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 3 minutes ago, mod hero said: I’ve seen him play loads of times. How many times did he get a cross in against Utd? Did he give a penalty away ? When Pereira moved to RB did he set Vardy up? He’s shit So you base your negative opinion of him on one game, the first this season? Even though you claim you've seen him play before at right-back last season (where he did well)? That's just slagging off a player for the sake of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod hero Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 Read my above post. I said I’ve seen him play loads of times. My opinion is formed from watching him over the last 2-3 seasons. bore off 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boots60 Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 I would play him left back Left back in the changing rooms I'll get me coat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 7 hours ago, m4DD0gg said: 2.5 years and some on here still give it 'he just needs more time' nonsense Not nonsense. there has been mitigating circumstances,as they say....plus transfer is over...Only loan a real possibility, but....... of the players,who are on the so called fring,....Amartey at worst for this season,can still be used for,Bline,and midfield cover. If by January,he can't make any headway or take his last chance,then in that transfer-window,he should be seen as Access-to-requirements.. Why bother to go on individual witch-hunts,...This season especially will see,youngsters being given ago,while other players will naturally drift out of management favour. In the past some have indeed drifted out,while others have turned it around.I Anyone on this forum bothering or worrying about wages...would be nonsense also silly,because the real relevant people at city,will be well aware.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out Foxed Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 6 hours ago, AKCJ said: I thought Amartey, barring the idiotic mistake, was fine on Friday. A standard 6/10. Big over reaction on here IMO. He's more than capable of being our back up right back. he was ****ing woeful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post funkyrobot Posted 13 August 2018 Popular Post Share Posted 13 August 2018 6 hours ago, AKCJ said: I thought Amartey, barring the idiotic mistake, was fine on Friday. A standard 6/10. Big over reaction on here IMO. He's more than capable of being our back up right back. Thank god im not the only one who thought that. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 13 August 2018 Share Posted 13 August 2018 His 23, and just coming back from a season of injuries. Let give him a chance, his ability to play RB,CM and CB make him a good member of the squad! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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