TJB-fox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Darnell Johnson’s played a few friendlies and suddenly he’s the answer to our problems? No. He got tore apart for both goals by a fairly average Udinese side. Hope this Croatian lad is far better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjcW Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 15 minutes ago, Matt said: One for the future I’m hearing. Great but do they realise we need someone for now? Ultimately it’s a CB, something I’ve been whining (not unjustifiably imo) but can’t help but say I’d have liked someone abit more well known, tested and proven at a level. Does it really matter when he won’t get ahead of Morgan anyway? If you say he’s one for the future, plays and turns out to be amazing then we look like geniuses... If he plays a bit and doesn’t look ready then we know he’s one for the future and might still look like geniuses one day! of course they’re going to say that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Read he is one of Europe's hottest new talents, Croatian's always seem to have a great work ethic, plus he would also want to show his fellow countrymen he made it in the Premier league, also he's young so coming here with no baggage that I'm a big star!. I welcome him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 2 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: I doubt he will be ahead of Morgan (the club captain) this season. But Morgan's contract runs out this year so will probably take over after that. I expect him to start in cup games alongside Morgan and come on off the bench / play if players are injured. Seems like a sensible signing - give him a year with no pressure who can step up next year to challenge the first choice CB pairing, or possibly just take over from a departing Harry Maguire. With him and Ghezall we basically have every position covered, albeit with a massive downgrade at right wing, even if Ghezall turns out to be decent. So I think overall it's the first time in a window where I feel we have all our bases covered, though I am secretly hoping we pull a rabbit out of the hat and have a world class / world class potential winger coming in out of nowhere. He'll almost certainly come in ahead of Morgan. He's played 83 times for Zagreb including Champions League group stages, he's 21 now the focus this season will be on his development rather than giving Wes a run out. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Just now, Gerard said: He'll almost certainly come in ahead of Morgan. He's played 83 times for Zagreb including Champions League group stages, he's 21 now the focus this season will be on his development rather than giving Wes a run out. Prepare to be disappointed... I remember Morgan versus Dragovic last season... Anyway let's see what happens. Perhaps you will be proven right! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 11 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: I doubt he will be ahead of Morgan (the club captain) this season. But Morgan's contract runs out this year so will probably take over after that. I expect him to start in cup games alongside Morgan and come on off the bench / play if players are injured. Seems like a sensible signing - give him a year with no pressure who can step up next year to challenge the first choice CB pairing, or possibly just take over from a departing Harry Maguire. With him and Ghezall we basically have every position covered, albeit with a massive downgrade at right wing, even if Ghezall turns out to be decent. So I think overall it's the first time in a window where I feel we have all our bases covered, though I am secretly hoping we pull a rabbit out of the hat and have a world class / world class potential winger coming in out of nowhere. Quick! Someone line up a bumper new contract for him!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 2 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: Prepare to be disappointed... I remember Morgan versus Dragovic last season... Anyway let's see what happens. Perhaps you will be proven right! Dragovic wasn't our player and I think there was a lot of reasons Morgan got ahead of him. Politics might have been one reason and Puel may have preferred Morgan's strength and better heading ability in the PL. I personally don't think Dragovic>Morgan was as clear cut as most people tried to make out. Benkovic hasn't come here to be 4th choice behind Morgan. Morgan would probably be allowed to go on a free if there was an offer for him. He's seeing his last year out here and the future Benkovic to support the Maguire and Evans partnership. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mozartfox Posted 7 August 2018 Popular Post Share Posted 7 August 2018 20 minutes ago, Gerard said: He'll almost certainly come in ahead of Morgan. He's played 83 times for Zagreb including Champions League group stages, he's 21 now the focus this season will be on his development rather than giving Wes a run out. Ah someone talking sense. The Croatian League is a tough old league with some hostile crowds and he has CL experience on his CV. This is not some inexperienced novice from the Conference. He must be ahead of Wes and Benny. There are plenty of 21 year olds playing in the EPL , we have several ourselves! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Have we signed him? Or is this all BS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunyip Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 5 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said: Have we signed him? Or is this all BS? Yeah Dr, that puzzled me too. People on here talking as if he's signed already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 We could sign Ramos and Pique and one would be on the bench for Morgan 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 ... If we sign Benkovic, he will be short term replacement for Evans and long-term for Wes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobyfox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 I think it would give the squad a good Fillip if Benkovic signs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrytaggart Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 SIGN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 So is this guy in Leicester then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 4 minutes ago, FoxinNotts said: So is this guy in Leicester then? Yep he was at the Marriott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell sprout Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 1 hour ago, Dr The Singh said: Have we signed him? Or is this all BS? Nah baby squad have nothing to do with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALC Fox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 2 hours ago, Gerard said: He'll almost certainly come in ahead of Morgan. He's played 83 times for Zagreb including Champions League group stages, he's 21 now the focus this season will be on his development rather than giving Wes a run out. For someone so young in that position, he has a fair amount of experience. He could well force his way into the starting XI regularly this season. With him.on board though, I'm suddenly quite optimistic about our centre back situation. Hopefully this also allows us develop Johnson without putting too much pressure on him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 3 minutes ago, SheppyFox said: Yep he was at the Marriott Right. So it’s as good as done then. So so that’s probably that then for incomings How do we all think we did in the market this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 5 minutes ago, FoxinNotts said: Right. So it’s as good as done then. So so that’s probably that then for incomings How do we all think we did in the market this summer? Yeah it could but, fin did say Hazard could go to the wire but abrasive said he couldn’t see him signing because of our FFP issues with wages. We’ll have to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr The Singh Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 17 minutes ago, Russell sprout said: Nah baby squad have nothing to do with it Duh, there in the blue osyter bar with me...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALC Fox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 2 hours ago, Gerard said: He'll almost certainly come in ahead of Morgan. He's played 83 times for Zagreb including Champions League group stages, he's 21 now the focus this season will be on his development rather than giving Wes a run out. For someone so young in that position, he has a fair amount of experience. He could well force his way into the starting XI regularly this season. With him.on board though, I'm suddenly quite optimistic about our centre back situation. Hopefully this also allows us develop Johnson without putting too much pressure on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxInTheBirstallBox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Croat defender but prettier than Vida, 100% gerriminnnnnnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzell Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Hazard thread is now locked, let’s all camp in here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HankMarvin Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 7 minutes ago, buzzer_b said: Hazard thread is now locked, let’s all camp in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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