Foxxed Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 31 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: It seems quite surprising that we're willing to let 3 CM's go and only have Ndidi, Mendy and Choudhury realistically available. James has been fit collectively for about 4 months in 4 years for us. Especially as we now seem intent on playing 4-3-3. I think it's a bit shortsighted too. We'd have three defensive midfielders. Plus one who has about ten games before an injury. Maddison who could drop back but Puel's never played him like before. And then one academy DM, Sheif, who's doing okay in the u23. I'd at least keep one of Iborra or Silva, ideally Iborra. Edit, I guess there is Amartey but I'm not too convinced.
gw_leics772 Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 3 minutes ago, Babylon said: Not sure how far Amartey is off being back in action. Can't imagine he'd be anytime soon. I think he'd want another as what we've got doesn't really fit what we want anyway. End of feb according to fotmob app.
Foxxed Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 16 minutes ago, Captain... said: A fully fit James would be a better partner for Mendy in a 4231. He would at least keep possession whilst offering nothing going forwards. King too, unfortunately Ndidi has been massively exposed by Puel’s system and needs a break to hopefully come back stronger and better. As for Barnes, West Brom have just let Oliver Burke go on loan to Celtic. If they were expecting to lose Barnes would they let a winger leave on loan?
volpeazzurro Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 33 minutes ago, Babylon said: Yeah that's it, it's all Puel's fault. We have no idea what the contract actually says, whether there is a specific date the recall option becomes active etc. There was an article about a Chelsea player the other day and his contract stipulated that the recall became active on the 14th. Now you've gone and added common sense and implied that the club as a whole know a little bit more than the supporters in what they're doing! You're going to cop for it now! ?
Blanchflower78 Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 Feel for Barnes, so much expectation from fans following a great loan period. Massive difference in championship and Prem. Wish him well.
volpeazzurro Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 13 minutes ago, Foxxed said: I think it's a bit shortsighted too. We'd have three defensive midfielders. Plus one who has about ten games before an injury. Maddison who could drop back but Puel's never played him like before. And then one academy DM, Sheif, who's doing okay in the u23. I'd at least keep one of Iborra or Silva, ideally Iborra. Edit, I guess there is Amartey but I'm not too convinced. Whilst running a multi million pound business, they've probably not even got the nous to have noticed or considered that or, just like Balderick, they've probably got a cunning plan and just decided not to announce it on this forum.
StanSP Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 When it comes to injuries, a fully-fit James is like a 'fully-fit Wilshere' in that it seems like you're only ever going to get a good few games out of them before they're crocked again. They then become more of a liability to the team as you never know when they might pull up again or not be available.
Stadt Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 James doesn't offer enough even when he's not injured, he keeps the ball well but doesn't offer much going forwards at all. Not connived he's mobile enough to be a DM anymore either.
Grebfromgrebland Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 James is a tidy footballer but nothing much more than that.
coolhandfox Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 1 hour ago, Babylon said: I can't believe that, would surely be mental? I know Puel is Pearsonesque in liking a very small squad, but unless there is another option we don't know of yet in the squad he'd surely want 4 plus James who is clearly a risk. He has been know to play albrighton there before and maybe Maddison could play CM too. Not ideal for me, but you can clearly see his been give the task of reshaping the squad and reducing the wage bill. One of the reason I don't think he's under pressure as he's not only keep us in a health position, but also ruthlessly going about the task of sort out the mess left by messers Shakespeare and Ranieri. I can see some heavy investment in the squad in the summer.
Guest Bob Hazels shorts Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 5 minutes ago, coolhandfox said: He has been know to play albrighton there before and maybe Maddison could play CM too. Not ideal for me, but you can clearly see his been give the task of reshaping the squad and reducing the wage bill. One of the reason I don't think he's under pressure as he's not only keep us in a health position, but also ruthlessly going about the task of sort out the mess left by messers Shakespeare and Ranieri. I can see some heavy investment in the squad in the summer.
Stadt Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 1 minute ago, Bob Hazels shorts said: He clearly said 'after'
brucey Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 3 minutes ago, Bob Hazels shorts said: What’s Chelsea’s PL trophy got to do with it?
foxpleasure Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 2 hours ago, lgfualol said: We cant be relying on James as a CM backup. Even when he is fit he is painfully average. Yet was always first choice ahead of Drinkwater when he was fit or not suspended.
coolhandfox Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 14 minutes ago, Bob Hazels shorts said: Yes they were both key to the most amazing achievement, However their purchases post title win were pretty dreadful. Ron-Robert Zieler Ahmed Musa. Nampalys Mendy Bartosz Kapustka, Islam Slimani Wilfred Ndidi £75 million + spent only two of whom are likely to be at the club post this summer. Harry Maguire Vicente Iborra Sevilla Jakupović Kelechi Iheanacho Adrien Silva £79 million spent + spent only two of whom are likely to be at the club post this summer. £154 million spent, not including signing on fees and wages
Lesta2014 Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 9 hours ago, LinekersApples said: I’m being thick here who’s Seni?
lgfualol Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 19 minutes ago, Lesta2014 said: I’m being thick here who’s Seni? Nickname for Diabate I think 1 hour ago, foxpleasure said: Yet was always first choice ahead of Drinkwater when he was fit or not suspended. True, but we were bottom of the league the entire time James was first choice over Drinkwater.
Lesta2014 Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 12 minutes ago, lgfualol said: Nickname for Diabate I think True, but we were bottom of the league the entire time James was first choice over Drinkwater. Of course! Cheers for clearing that up.
Guest Bob Hazels shorts Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 2 hours ago, Stadt said: He clearly said 'after' Didn't
Babylon Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 1 hour ago, Lesta2014 said: I’m being thick here who’s Seni? Glad someone else asked that!
steveherbe Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 1 hour ago, Lesta2014 said: I’m being thick here who’s Seni? Ayrton Seni I think, used to play for Mclaren. If I can be of further help, feel free....... (Sorry, bored to tears after Shit Beasts and where to find them, last nights Luther, now Casualty)
Babylon Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 1 hour ago, lgfualol said: True, but we were bottom of the league the entire time James was first choice over Drinkwater. You've checked that have you? Considering that before James got injured we had beaten West Ham, West Brom, Burnley, Newcastle and we were already 1-0 against Saints before he came off injured. So we're essentially 15th 3 points clear before his injury. Plus, like virtually every seems to accept, the signing of Huth and going to three at the back made the biggest difference. Also, DD only started 2 of the last 9 and we lost one of them... I've had a few so I might need to double check that. But basically it looks like bollocks.
Fox85 Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 2 hours ago, coolhandfox said: Yes they were both key to the most amazing achievement, However their purchases post title win were pretty dreadful. Ron-Robert Zieler Ahmed Musa. Nampalys Mendy Bartosz Kapustka, Islam Slimani Wilfred Ndidi £75 million + spent only two of whom are likely to be at the club post this summer. Harry Maguire Vicente Iborra Sevilla Jakupović Kelechi Iheanacho Adrien Silva £79 million spent + spent only two of whom are likely to be at the club post this summer. £154 million spent, not including signing on fees and wages Hmmmm. Maguire value now is 75 Mill. Iborra leaving for 15.8 Mill Jukupovic maybe 3 mill. Adrian Silva 15 Mill. Ndidi is worth 50 Mill + Ihanacho bad season still worth 15 Mill. Silimani. 8Mill. Kaputska 5Mill. Mendy 25 Mill. Musa sold for 16Mill. Robert Ron Zieler 3.5 Mill. Total- 231.3 Mill. It's not all doom and gloom it's business on let's not forget. Mahrez 400k sold for 70 mill. New total 301.3 Mill. That actually leaves us with a profit of....... 147.3 Million. Absolutely fantastic business from the club. Some work out some do not. All in all we have had better success at buying players and selling players.
Grebfromgrebland Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 Anyway when is Harvey coming back we could do with him sooner rather than later.
lgfualol Posted 5 January 2019 Posted 5 January 2019 42 minutes ago, Babylon said: You've checked that have you? Considering that before James got injured we had beaten West Ham, West Brom, Burnley, Newcastle and we were already 1-0 against Saints before he came off injured. So we're essentially 15th 3 points clear before his injury. Plus, like virtually every seems to accept, the signing of Huth and going to three at the back made the biggest difference. Also, DD only started 2 of the last 9 and we lost one of them... I've had a few so I might need to double check that. But basically it looks like bollocks. No of course I didnt check, talking shit without facts to back it up is my style of posting on Foxestalk.
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