mozartfox Posted 21 June 2019 Share Posted 21 June 2019 31 minutes ago, FoxyJim1987 said: If this has any legs then I hope it's not because either Tielemans is not likely or it's a possibility that Maddison is potentially going. It seems like too much money for an SPL player to be honest no real pedigree at all, start the bidding lower. Chris Sutton will be gunning for you making remarks like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NasPb Posted 21 June 2019 Share Posted 21 June 2019 Rodgers literally just said that we need a backup for Maddison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayfox26 Posted 21 June 2019 Share Posted 21 June 2019 1 minute ago, NasPb said: Rodgers literally just said that we need a backup for Maddison Sounds about right as £17.5m or whatever it is meant to be is prob about right for a back up player. We paid £12m for a back up keeper, so a decent back up for Maddison and Tielemans is a good shout to me. Madders always seemed to struggle to finish 90 mins last season so wouldn't be a bad thing. I haven't seen much of this guy to be fair but Rodgers must know hes good enough for the PL. I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 21 June 2019 Share Posted 21 June 2019 1 hour ago, NasPb said: Rodgers literally just said that we need a backup for Maddison Where was this said? I’m playing catch up tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyJim1987 Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 9 hours ago, mozartfox said: Chris Sutton will be gunning for you making remarks like this. Bring him on the cvnt 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 9 hours ago, NasPb said: Rodgers literally just said that we need a backup for Maddison I think that Ghezzal is a pretty hopeless winger, but not bad as back up for the number 10 role. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, murphy said: I think that Ghezzal is a pretty hopeless winger, but not bad as back up for the number 10 role. This could well be true ..... not sure we will get to find out though looks like tierney is headed to arsenal ...... would they sell their two best home grown players in one window ??. Edited 22 June 2019 by st albans fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 57 minutes ago, murphy said: I think that Ghezzal is a pretty hopeless winger, but not bad as back up for the number 10 role. We don't play a 10 anymore though as both Maddison and Tielemans played in advanced central midfield roles with either Ndidi or Choudhury at the base. A 4-1-4-1 rather than Puelball 4-2-3-1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechey Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 3 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: We don't play a 10 anymore though as both Maddison and Tielemans played in advanced central midfield roles with either Ndidi or Choudhury at the base. A 4-1-4-1 rather than Puelball 4-2-3-1 To be fair, it was Puel that started us playing a 4141 with Maddison and Tielemans together 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaggertvsWise Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 30 minutes ago, st albans fox said: This could well be true ..... not sure we will get to find out though looks like tierney is headed to arsenal ...... would they sell their two best home grown players in one window ??. This bodes well for Chilwell staying put. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 3 minutes ago, Beechey said: To be fair, it was Puel that started us playing a 4141 with Maddison and Tielemans together He did and in the 2 games we lost 7-2 on aggregate, teething problems ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 27 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: We don't play a 10 anymore though as both Maddison and Tielemans played in advanced central midfield roles with either Ndidi or Choudhury at the base. A 4-1-4-1 rather than Puelball 4-2-3-1 It's difficult to say. From memory, we began under Rogers with a number 10 in that Puel shape which I believe is favoured by Rogers but adapted for those last few tricky fixtures against Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea to bring in another holding mid (Choudhury) and play 4-3-3 I thought. Maddison played on the left of that three and Barnes dropped out. If we continue with that shape then we have Barnes as ample back up for Maddison. It remains to be seen what how we will set up next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 27 minutes ago, murphy said: It's difficult to say. From memory, we began under Rogers with a number 10 in that Puel shape which I believe is favoured by Rogers but adapted for those last few tricky fixtures against Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea to bring in another holding mid (Choudhury) and play 4-3-3 I thought. Maddison played on the left of that three and Barnes dropped out. If we continue with that shape then we have Barnes as ample back up for Maddison. It remains to be seen what how we will set up next year. Maddison and Tielemans for the majority of Rodgers games played in similar roles where they attacked and defended higher up. Ghezzal could play in a 10 role but I'd fear for any expectations of him to operate as a " central midfielder " Either way I dont see Rodgers trusting him for any role, seems he will be moved on if we can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 45 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Maddison and Tielemans for the majority of Rodgers games played in similar roles where they attacked and defended higher up. Ghezzal could play in a 10 role but I'd fear for any expectations of him to operate as a " central midfielder " Either way I dont see Rodgers trusting him for any role, seems he will be moved on if we can. I don’t think Ghezzal has the work ethic to press high compared to Maddison & Tielemans. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesFourLife Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 (edited) Ghezzal is rubbish even Rogers won't change that was on the bench at Monaco for a reason he was a Puel panic buy. Edited 22 June 2019 by FoxesFourLife 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 9 minutes ago, FoxesFourLife said: Ghezzal is rubbish even Rogers won't change that was on the bench at Monaco for a reason he was a Puel panic buy. I agree with this I feel the club felt the need to sign a Mahrez like replacement in order to please the fans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 Just now, Bluearmyfox28 said: I agree with this I feel the club felt the need to sign a Mahrez like replacement in order to please the fans. Mahrez replacement? He wasn't at all, very average player, I don't know why we signed him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxesFourLife Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 1 minute ago, Happy Fox said: Mahrez replacement? He wasn't at all, very average player, I don't know why we signed him. He was signed to fill the role not Mahrez's shoes but is not good enough to be a shadow of the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 2 minutes ago, FoxesFourLife said: He was signed to fill the role not Mahrez's shoes but is not good enough to be a shadow of the man. It was an odd signing. I said it at the time, but I don't think he was a Mahrez replacement, more a squad player to make up the numbers for RW. His lack of pace is really exposed at RW and I think he is quite a mercurial player. Capable of looking awful one moment and then skilful in another. I think he is best suited as a reserve no.10 but really we need him to move on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 Sign him just to annoy Chris Sutton. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox in the North Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 Cant King Power buy Celtic and just make them our reserves? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechey Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 54 minutes ago, Stevosevic said: Sign him just to annoy Chris Sutton. This would be the most pleasing part of the signing for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie the Fox Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 2 hours ago, FoxesFourLife said: Ghezzal is rubbish even Rogers won't change that was on the bench at Monaco for a reason he was a Puel panic buy. So was that Youri guy and he doesn't do too bad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 4 hours ago, Happy Fox said: Mahrez replacement? He wasn't at all, very average player, I don't know why we signed him. He was signed as he was like for like style wise never said in terms of ability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 22 June 2019 Share Posted 22 June 2019 12 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said: He was signed as he was like for like style wise never said in terms of ability. That's the oddest justification I've ever read. "Well he's Algerian and a right winger" "But is he any good?" "Who cares? That's close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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