leicesterlad1989 Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 20 minutes ago, MC Prussian said: Well, I've said it before - it's fatal to rely on one player alone, as you become too dependent as time progresses. That was certainly the case with Mahrez. So, approach it from a different angle. Try to spread goals and assists across multiple areas, demand more input from players that previously had a tendency of going amiss or players that didn't step up because they were under the impression Mahrez or Vardy would bail the team out instead. We can thus mitigate that risk of playing without Mahrez. And it's not as if the departure comes out of a sudden, Mahrez put in a transfer request twice over the course of the past year or so - the club and/or the management have no excuses not to have a Plan B/Plan C at hand now. I think that's what's causing the panic. It's a departure that's not came out of the blue yet we don't seem to brought in another attacking player to help spread the load of goals and assists. An ideal scenario would be as you say, spread the goals and assists across multiple areas but do you have faith in Gray and Diabate to do so? Maddison looks like a potential great signing and who knows maybe Puel see's him as the catalyst for our attacks moving forwards. I'm forever the optimist but I also like to be balanced and currently I see it as a huge leap of faith relying on players who so far in a Leicester shirt have yet to produce any form of consistency when it comes to creating and scoring goals, which includes Iheanacho, Gray, Diabaté, Ndidi, Iborra and Silva, who you mentioned above. I really hope the players above gel and we see something special this season because underneath the dross we have, we do have a lot of exciting talent and potential.
ARM1968 Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 (edited) I have to say, looking through the whole transfer section of FT, depressing doesn’t quite cut it. Thorgan Hazard works hard but is basically shit. Gazzel or whatever his name is, is shit. Promes shows a modicum of promise, but that’s all. Of I almost forgot Januzzai or Jaccuzi - he’s shit too. Our ambitions might be top six top six but our application is more bottom mid. Diabolical all round. Edited 3 August 2018 by ARM1968 2
Babylon Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 13 minutes ago, ARM1968 said: I have to say, looking through the whole transfer section of FT, depressing doesn’t quite cut it. Thorgan Hazard works hard but is basically shit. Gazzel or whatever his name is, is shit. Promes shows a modicum of promise, but that’s all. Of I almost forgot Januzzai or Jaccuzi - he’s shit too. Our ambitions might be top six top six but our application is more bottom mid. Diabolical all round. We arne't going for top 6, people might as well put this out of their minds. Unless we spend hundreds of millions it's not going to happen. We might luck out on the odd occasion, but regularly. Not a chance in hell. Our aim realistically is top half, when we've upgraded the facilities then we might adjust that. But that's where we're at. We're a half decent winger away from a respectable window IMO. If we're living in perfect utopias where you can get what you want, then we're about three signings away from as good a squad and window as you could expect. But we don't live in a utopia, most squads are going to have weak spots and "oh shit what if he gets injured" positions.
ARM1968 Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 13 minutes ago, Babylon said: We arne't going for top 6, people might as well put this out of their minds. Unless we spend hundreds of millions it's not going to happen. We might luck out on the odd occasion, but regularly. Not a chance in hell. Our aim realistically is top half, when we've upgraded the facilities then we might adjust that. But that's where we're at. We're a half decent winger away from a respectable window IMO. If we're living in perfect utopias where you can get what you want, then we're about three signings away from as good a squad and window as you could expect. But we don't live in a utopia, most squads are going to have weak spots and "oh shit what if he gets injured" positions. Preaching to the converted mate. The owners have stated all along that they want us established as a top 6 side. This isn’t that.
Fox1norfolk Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 10 minutes ago, Babylon said: We arne't going for top 6, people might as well put this out of their minds. Unless we spend hundreds of millions it's not going to happen. We might luck out on the odd occasion, but regularly. Not a chance in hell. Our aim realistically is top half, when we've upgraded the facilities then we might adjust that. But that's where we're at. We're a half decent winger away from a respectable window IMO. If we're living in perfect utopias where you can get what you want, then we're about three signings away from as good a squad and window as you could expect. But we don't live in a utopia, most squads are going to have weak spots and "oh shit what if he gets injured" positions. Considering we received £35m for Kante, £30m Drinkwater, £65m for Marez (£130m) and had an operating profit of £95m last season I can't understand why we are looking at 'average' players if the ambition is to be a 'big' club. Maddison is an excellent buy. but still unproven in the PL we need to spend 'big' and buy a 'game changer' because at the moment we don't have that.
Babylon Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 2 minutes ago, ARM1968 said: Preaching to the converted mate. The owners have stated all along that they want us established as a top 6 side. This isn’t that. I know Vichai said that when he was in Thailand that time, but have they ever said that over here in the programme or anything as I don't read them. They usually spout about being self sustaining etc over here. No doubt they had long term plans, otherwise they wouldn't be doing the ground or training ground. But the way I look at it as that the top six stuff is going to be a decade long project.
STUHILL Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 15 minutes ago, Babylon said: We arne't going for top 6, people might as well put this out of their minds. Unless we spend hundreds of millions it's not going to happen. We might luck out on the odd occasion, but regularly. Not a chance in hell. Our aim realistically is top half, when we've upgraded the facilities then we might adjust that. But that's where we're at. We're a half decent winger away from a respectable window IMO. If we're living in perfect utopias where you can get what you want, then we're about three signings away from as good a squad and window as you could expect. But we don't live in a utopia, most squads are going to have weak spots and "oh shit what if he gets injured" positions. This is what I'm disappointed most about, as we are only about £40-50 million away from signing 3 very capable players to fill those gaps, and I think it could make a huge difference to our upcoming prospects this season. Just feels like we are so frustratingly close to having a wonderful window, and I don't see the sense in not going that extra yard to do it. We have players to move on yes, but we are also in profit so far and our owners have never been tight with money, so what's the issue in getting those 3 extra players in we really do need? Baffles and frustrates me!
Babylon Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Fox1norfolk said: Considering we received £35m for Kante, £30m Drinkwater, £65m for Marez (£130m) and had an operating profit of £95m last season I can't understand why we are looking at 'average' players if the ambition is to be a 'big' club. Maddison is an excellent buy. but still unproven in the PL we need to spend 'big' and buy a 'game changer' because at the moment we don't have that. We have received that, but we've also been one of the biggest buyers and the best payers outside the top 6/7. We're also extending the ground and building a new training ground. Ambition comes in many forms, not just buying names or expensive players. I know it's frustrating as we get excited about good players, we don't pay to look at shiny new buildings... but in 10 years those shiny new buildings might mean we end up watching better players and do move on to better things. Edited 3 August 2018 by Babylon 2
Liamlcfc1 Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 Someone sent me the photo below after I posted this
lcfc sheff Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 1 minute ago, Liamlcfc1 said: Someone sent me the photo below after I posted this Are there enough straws in the world? 1 3
chapero82 Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 3 minutes ago, lcfc sheff said: Are there enough straws in the world? There is always enough
lcfc sheff Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 1 minute ago, chapero82 said: There is always enough If it happens I’ll make a thread dedicated to @Liamlcfc1
chapero82 Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 1 minute ago, lcfc sheff said: If it happens I’ll make a thread dedicated to @Liamlcfc1 We need to make him the king! the true Global voice of the fans 1 1
Max Power Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 Good lord what a reach We ain’t signing Leon Bailey guys
Fox1norfolk Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 15 minutes ago, Babylon said: We have received that, but we've also been one of the biggest buyers and the best payers outside the top 6/7. We're also extending the ground and building a new training ground. Ambition comes in many forms, not just buying names or expensive players. I know it's frustrating as we get excited about good players, we don't pay to look at shiny new buildings... but in 10 years those shiny new buildings might mean we end up watching better players and do move on to better things. Or expensive white elephants
Biggles22 Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 I’m wondering if the disaster of the summer of 2016 has not left the club shot-shy in terms of current transfer policy. Not only has the residual effect seemingly stymied our current finances, but it seems to also have scarred those involved with financing that shambles. Subsequently, we’re playing it relatively safe and unwilling to break any transfer records at the club to bring in the proverbial game- changer even while those around us are doing so in order to compete in a hyper-inflated market. The combination of reduced capability and confidence is extremely concerning. Of course, this could all be a giant smoke screen. However, history would suggest not. I think this reflects a greater lack of overall confidence in the business team (including Macia and Rudkin) than in Puel. Frustrating, but perhaps wise, given recent past experiences. 1
mozartfox Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 17 minutes ago, lcfc sheff said: Are there enough straws in the world? Great another Plane spotting thread to amuse us this afternoon. 1
mozartfox Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 To kill this off. Bayer 04 are in a training camp in Salzburgerland. Salzburg has an airport. Linz is around 130 km from the City of Salzburg. So maybe the Chairman fancied a schnitzel and sent the plane to pick it up?
ARM1968 Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 38 minutes ago, Babylon said: I know Vichai said that when he was in Thailand that time, but have they ever said that over here in the programme or anything as I don't read them. They usually spout about being self sustaining etc over here. No doubt they had long term plans, otherwise they wouldn't be doing the ground or training ground. But the way I look at it as that the top six stuff is going to be a decade long project. The thing is with the Premier League, sustainability is very much tied in to survival. Without aiming for top 6, striving for that goal, you are essentially saying mid table is fine. However, below the top 6 almost any team can in reality go down. It is a precarious position and one we have no need to be in. Perpetuating that with poor or below par player acquisitions, which are obvious, is a dangerous path to tread. 1
MC Prussian Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 This thread is still about six days premature. Here's to plenty of transfer surprises to come still!
STUHILL Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 10 minutes ago, MC Prussian said: This thread is still about six days premature. Here's to plenty of transfer surprises to come still! I hope you're right but with Puel saying he is happy with the balance of the squad and will only make another signing if he loses a valuable player... Not a good sign! Either a liar or clueless
Vince Vega Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 16 minutes ago, MC Prussian said: This thread is still about six days premature. Here's to plenty of transfer surprises to come still! You may regret saying that MC. Hope there are a couple of surprises though.
HighPeakFox Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 1 minute ago, STUHILL said: Puel...either a liar or clueless ...or....trying to play the long game...
MC Prussian Posted 3 August 2018 Posted 3 August 2018 2 minutes ago, Vince Vega said: You may regret saying that MC. Hope there are a couple of surprises though. I'm not talking about "ins" solely, but also "outs".
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