CountesthorpeFox Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 1 minute ago, VIKTOR-LE5 said: Carles Puyol was only 5ft'10. Better example than mine
Steve Earle Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 6 minutes ago, CountesthorpeFox said: I admit, it’s a bit of a one off example. However I do think that sometimes people just assume cause someone is tall they will be good in the air, clearing crosses and scoring headers etc. Just doesn’t always work that way. Reading of the game is paramount as a defender IMO. Franco Baresi, Bobby Moore, Carles Pujol...just to make it more than a one off! 1
Rusko187 Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 18 minutes ago, EnderbyFox said: He looks class from that YouTube video to be fair. Then again.... Who actually makes these videos? The players agent?
Gerard Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 It's odd being linked to expensive centre backs like Mina this fella and the Georgian lad. It either means: a) Just mindless specualation b) Maguire is off or these players are Plan B if we get an exceptional offer c) Three at the back
FoxFossil Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 36 minutes ago, GingerrrFox said: 3 at the back. 2 and a half at the back.
Liamlcfc1 Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Djene-dakonam-entre-le-seville-fc-et-leicester/923646
lcfc sheff Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 RCB in a back three and we'll be sorted, fee would be less than £20m I suspect.
FoxinNotts Posted 17 July 2018 Author Posted 17 July 2018 7 minutes ago, Liamlcfc1 said: https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Djene-dakonam-entre-le-seville-fc-et-leicester/923646 What does this say? Anything concrete or interesting?
StriderHiryu Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 Looks like a good player, that pace is no joke. Spanish friends say he's impressed this season in La Liga. It's nice that we are in a position that we don't need a CB, but of course it would be nice to have some more quality options. Given that we ontinue to be linked with them, I expect we will see one more join before the window shuts.
Realist Guy In The Room Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 1 hour ago, CountesthorpeFox said: I admit, it’s a bit of a one off example. However I do think that sometimes people just assume cause someone is tall they will be good in the air, clearing crosses and scoring headers etc. Just doesn’t always work that way. Reading of the game is paramount as a defender IMO. A bit of a one off example? He’s arguably the best CB of modern time. Bottom line is, when we concede a set piece, we’re vulnerable as we lack height. Dont overthink it. Generally we have a pretty small, physically weak team. If you have a choice between a 5ft 10 cb and a 6ft 5 cb, who has the better chance at winning a header from defensive position at a set piece? Yes there are nuances to defending that account for more than just height, but when our backline consisted of Walsh, Elliott and Taggart, plus Marshall and Heskey, teams couldnt get close when attacking or defending. A large imposing backline isnt something we’ve had for a long time.
RumbleFox Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 As someone with an alliterative name I am all for this. Get the goofeh get in! X
mozartfox Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 1 hour ago, FoxFossil said: 2 and a half at the back. 1 and a quarter at the back (if Wes selects himself).
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Guest Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 (edited) sportwitness - not a good source Edited 17 July 2018 by Guest
FoxinNotts Posted 17 July 2018 Author Posted 17 July 2018 8 minutes ago, FIF said: sportwitness - good source Cheers
Buce Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 2 hours ago, Foxy_Bear said: He "ISN'T going NOWHERE"....??!! Does that mean, he IS going then? I'm confused. Double negatives are ok when you're having a rough day in LE5. Simples. 1
Beechey Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 (edited) 35 minutes ago, FIF said: sportwitness - not a good source Sportwitness is not the source. Why do people keep saying this? Read the article. The 26-year-old’s form for Getafe has not gone unnoticed. France Football now reportsthat Djene is attracting interest from Sevilla and Leicester City in the summer transfer window. Edited 17 July 2018 by Beechey 3
MC Prussian Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 (edited) Italian sources say it's between Newcastle and Sevilla, no mention of us: https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/europa/getafe-sulla-rivelazione-djena-ci-sono-siviglia-e-newcastle-1135550 Then again, it's based on the L'Équipe article, so there could be something lost in translation. Apparently had the most interceptions in La Liga last season and initially started out as a right-back. Tackles well, too. Lack of height may be an issue, but you can counter that with anticipation and quick feet, plus better jumping ability. However, I wonder what makes Dakonam (that's his first name) worth £25m or more. Apparently, first offers have entered as low as £15m (plus bonuses). Edited 17 July 2018 by MC Prussian
Lovejoy Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 1 hour ago, MC Prussian said: Italian sources say it's between Newcastle and Sevilla, no mention of us: https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/europa/getafe-sulla-rivelazione-djena-ci-sono-siviglia-e-newcastle-1135550 Then again, it's based on the L'Équipe article, so there could be something lost in translation. Apparently had the most interceptions in La Liga last season and initially started out as a right-back. Tackles well, too. Lack of height may be an issue, but you can counter that with anticipation and quick feet, plus better jumping ability. However, I wonder what makes Dakonam (that's his first name) worth £25m or more. Apparently, first offers have entered as low as £15m (plus bonuses). £25m for the new Luis Hernandez .
AjcW Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 6 minutes ago, Lovejoy said: £25m for the new Luis Hernandez . It does make you worry about our analysts sometimes!
Beechey Posted 17 July 2018 Posted 17 July 2018 https://as.com/futbol/2018/07/17/primera/1531841909_556590.html
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