dmayne7 Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 1 minute ago, Collymore said: I've always considered the Premier League like Formula 1, it's the tiny differences that ultimately make you successful or not. A Championship player who looks like a world beater might be half a yard short of pace meaning that they'll never make it in the Premier League. Each position probably has many variables clubs look at and I'd imagine it will be fine margins between between making it and being a flop, especially when coming from other countries with no experience/history of the league. The point I'm making is that I don't think you can have utility men in the Premier League, I mean how many can you think of in our team? How many are there in the Premier League as a whole? People are talking like we're going to sign this player that'll be like a Swiss Army knife, maybe you can get players like that in the lower leagues but not in the Premier League IMO. Here's one for you and one of the most successful players in the Prem; James Milner. I know what you're saying but you do still get absolute top players who can play 3 or 4 positions really well so it's not impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybradger Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 Just now, Costock_Fox said: WhY aRe We SiGnInG a Rb?!? He's a lb in the same sense that justin is a lb. He's right footed but can also use his left decently, not what we need imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffschlupp Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 I think it's a great signing for £16m. You have the option of 3atb comfortably; the option to play any combination of your full-backs depending on the opposition, and a really versatile player. Fits in the squad well with other Belgians. And Congerton/Rodgers are clearly massive fans and have been for a long time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny280995 Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 13 minutes ago, honeybradger said: Congerton signing but just from a better team than he used to do with celtic/sunderland. Why are we buying a right back to play left back this is bad business. Cause this player is comfortable playing either lb, rb, lm and rm. Adds more versatility to the squad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 For the thick folk out there 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkingfox Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 A very sensible transfer if we can get him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 After the Europa League draw he can play for us. When is the draw actually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costock_Fox Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 2 minutes ago, honeybradger said: He's a lb in the same sense that justin is a lb. He's right footed but can also use his left decently, not what we need imo. So you would prefer we signed someone who can use one foot better than the other as opposed to someone who can use both? Ok mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybradger Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 Just now, Danny280995 said: Cause this player is comfortable playing either lb, rb, lm and rm. Adds more versatility to the squad We already have that in justin. Remember when we signed perez to play rw on the basis that he was also versatile enough to play striker and cam and he ended up just not being a winger? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said: WhY aRe We SiGnInG a Rb?!? Right midfield score? Not many apps but maybe just maybe another reason for the signing for a slot we definitely need. Edited 31 August 2020 by UHDrive Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 39 minutes ago, lcfc sheff said: One year left on his deal, 24 years old and would probably cost £20m+ if he had a three contract. Seems smart business to me. Actually it's exactly 10 months on his contract. If we do sign him hopefully it's more round the £10-15m mark. I'd much prefer a natural LB who can defend reasonably well, get up and down the pitch all day long and provide some good delivery with his left foot. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny280995 Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 Just now, honeybradger said: We already have that in justin. Remember when we signed perez to play rw on the basis that he was also versatile enough to play striker and cam and he ended up just not being a winger? But castagne has already proved he can in multiple postion the season just gone. End of conversation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 6 minutes ago, TOMMYG said: I've lost track a bit of what countries are on the quarantine list, but of the main European countries are only Greece & Portugal not on the list. So if we sign anyone from the another European country they would have to Quarantine for 2 weeks, so wouldn't be available for the first match anyway. Either that or we have to sign someone from this country to be sure they can begin the season. Italy isn’t currently on the list and I think elite athletes are exempt if they can prove via testing that they are not carrying the virus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMELcfc Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 2 hours ago, mozartfox said: Not if Benkovic is given a chance. That leaves us with Wes Morgan as cover... 4 centre backs, when playing 3 all the time isn’t enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waller5 Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 Just now, lcfceaves said: That leaves us with Wes Morgan as cover... 4 centre backs, when playing 3 all the time isn’t enough And Wes picked up a hamstring injury yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 1 minute ago, lcfceaves said: That leaves us with Wes Morgan as cover... 4 centre backs, when playing 3 all the time isn’t enough Benko and JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pliskin Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 14 minutes ago, TOMMYG said: I've lost track a bit of what countries are on the quarantine list, but of the main European countries are only Greece & Portugal not on the list. So if we sign anyone from the another European country they would have to Quarantine for 2 weeks, so wouldn't be available for the first match anyway. Either that or we have to sign someone from this country to be sure they can begin the season. It is my understanding that they don’t have to quarantine if they are regularly tested. Slightly different rules for players entering the country, Compared to those leaving the country to play an international game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtcity Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 1 of his key pros apparently is that he’s ambidextrous so the argument of wanting a left footed LB kind of goes out the window Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue and white Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 24 minutes ago, martyn said: Think the lack of concrete links with any wingers indicates 3 at the back is likely This bothers me. We look awful almost every time Rodgers has set us up this way going back to his first game in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collymore Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 (edited) Just playing devil's advocate, but do you remember Praet being hailed as the best midfielder in Italy when we signed him? I think it was his manager who said it, but I'm sure he said it after the transfer so he wasn't driving the price up drumming up more interest. I don't think you can look at Serie A data and expect it to translate across to the EPL. Edited 31 August 2020 by Collymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigga Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 So, we are signing ourselves a left or right midfielder ? Another Marc Albrighton..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 4 minutes ago, Blue and white said: This bothers me. We look awful almost every time Rodgers has set us up this way going back to his first game in charge. To be fair other than that Watford game the only time we have used 3 at the back is post lock down and that was due to the amount of injuries we had and it was a necessity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopfkino Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 Brendan's been on the phone to Martin Allen and been advised you can never have too many right backs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 I think the three at the back should be a formation to be used in game as and when the situation dictates we shouldn’t be starting with it BUT - we need a good right winger to play 4-1-4-1, especially pre ricky’s return .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 31 August 2020 Share Posted 31 August 2020 (edited) IF we sign this guy, I’m pretty sure the initial plan will be to play him in his preferred right back position, put JJ on the left back role. When Riccy is back (in a couple of months), we’ll evaluate where we’re at, and judge who is best to play at LB, where we’ll have good options of Tim, Fuchs, Thomas and JJ. Simples. No need to bring formation into the chat. Edited 31 August 2020 by FoxinNotts 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts