Iheanacho Appreciation thread

[Lambert09]

I think as the dust settles on a successful yet disappointing season I think it’s worth acknowledging this mans contribution. 

 

He’s not had an easy ride with us, he arrived with such high expectation and never really got the run of games needed and when he has played it was often in a role he wasn’t used to. 

 

After things going terribly and fans getting on his back it would have been reasonable for him to seek a move elsewhere. But he stayed professional when others simply wouldn’t, he got his head down and worked his socks off to improve behind the scenes. 

 

He has been used as a bit part player, who even when playing well is the first to be dropped. He was often a scapegoat, with the manager verbally criticizing him often unfairly.

 

But not once has he complained to the media, sulked or tried to push through a move. 

 

He has just had his best season for us and things would really have crumbled without his contributions. The hero we needed but didn’t know. 

 

Our fans dont seem to warm to him in the same way we do to smiley players (Shinji/ nuge etc) but he has been great imo! No player should be happy to be subbed, but you need players who can accept their role in the team. This often isn’t the strikers who live off goals, but Kel has never stropped when his number comes up. 

 

Hope that we get to see him again next season!!

 

 

Edited 29 July 2020 by Lambert09

[SouthStandUpperTier]

The winner against Everton was moment of the season imho.

[SheppyFox]

He’s got a big future for us IMO. Well done Kel! 

[StanSP]

Just hope Brendan persists with him because the more he plays the better he will be. Fleeting cameos and random sub appearances (and being taken off at half time ) won't do him any good. 

Bound to see more minutes next season hopefully! 

 

 

[TamworthFoxes]

Let’s not get carried away, he has not been here out the goodness of his heart. We do pay him handsomely. He has just about recently started to justify his wage. That’s it.

And he would not seek a move as he knows he will get no where near the money elsewhere he gets here. Like our other expensive flops.

Edited 29 July 2020 by TamworthFoxes
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[Mickyblueeyes]

When Kelechi is either in the starting 11 or about to come on, I get excited as I think something will happen. In turn, I get frustrated every time he is taken off. That shows the impact for me at least that he has made this season. Still young, lots to develop but a key member of our squad. 

[Fox92]

21 minutes ago, Mickyblueeyes said:

When Kelechi is either in the starting 11 or about to come on, I get excited as I think something will happen. In turn, I get frustrated every time he is taken off. That shows the impact for me at least that he has made this season. Still young, lots to develop but a key member of our squad. 

I do forget how young he is. 

[jmono84]

His fitness is shocking tho and the reason he gets subbed! I look forward to seeing a very fit Nacho startin a lot more games and playing many more minutes. He’s done ok and I’m pleased for him because at one point he looked like her lost complete confidence of his ability... think Rodgers and coaching staff have to take credit there.

[cruzFOX]

Got to remember how far he's come under Rogers. He was practically finished at the club but showed resilience to prove himself first and then prove to the fans. I respect him for that. His performances this season have been significant. The constant subbing him at half time means Rogers does not yet see him as a 90 minute player. Against Manu I was watching carefully rather than passively to see if Rogers will take him off. Sure enough his performance was good but he didn't score (came close). Had he scored he would have probably stayed on and who knows maybe have scored the goal Morgan later swung his 3rd leg at and missed lol. It was a high pressure game and we needed to take every chance we got to beat manu and we didn't. That lack of ruthlessness has deserted us since xmas and we sure need to get it back as a team. I think he can still improve and will get us much needed goals in the europa league games - let's support him and give him another season.  

[Freeman's Wharfer]

I rate him. But I don’t think Brendan does.

[UniFox21]

He's looked a hell of a better player this year than we've seen for a while. Looks tidy on the ball with some great touches etc. Needs to work a little on decision making however.

[Hales]

I like him and always feel hopeful something will happen when he comes on. Not sure Brendan is a fan though given his game time and the comments after the game recently?

[mozartfox]

Needs a run in the team - then he will come good.

[That_Dude]

1 hour ago, StanSP said:

Just hope Brendan persists with him because the more he plays the better he will be. Fleeting cameos and random sub appearances (and being taken off at half time ) won't do him any good. 

Bound to see more minutes next season hopefully! 

 

 

Don't think Rodgers holds him in high esteem. Not much will change next season I'm afraid.

[Stadt]

His movement and composure is superb, his performance at Villa away in the league was colossal 

[Vacamion]

2 hours ago, Lambert09 said:

 

Our fans dont seem to warm to him in the same way we do to smiley players

 

 

 

There's an App for that.  Here you go:

 

 

 

[Manwell Pablo]

We seem a bit more threatening when he’s on the pitch and he’s been much improved this season, still some way to go in terms of decision making and league goals though. Hoping he builds on last season next season. 

[Nicolo Barella]

His playstyle reminds me of Aguero in a lot of ways (although obviously he's not near his level, yet). I really hope he gets quite a bit more gametime next season, or he could leave, and I really think we would regret that.

[Monsell1976]

Feel for the lad, gave 100% every time, made us look better, deserves to go to a club that will play him regularly 

[The_77]

We’re ridiculously lucky to have a striker in Vardy who is so good with both feet. If can improve a bit with his right foot and gain some confidence with it, he’ll score goals for fun. 
 

His teammates seem to be big fans of his— next season could be huge for him. 

[Arriba Los Zorros]

He has really proved me wrong especially since lockdown ended, he has shown his class.

 

He makes the ball stick up front, he has deceptively quick feet and is technically excellent.

 

He's not a dissimilar player to Perez but with a bit more presence and composure in my opinion.

 

Hope this will be a kickstart to his career rather than a false dawn.

[Hammo]

There is a genuine case to be made for Kelechi being our most consistent player in the second half of the season, cup games included.

 

I can only recall him playing poorly once - at Bournemouth - which of course led to THAT substitution...

[HybridFox]

1 hour ago, Hammo said:

There is a genuine case to be made for Kelechi being our most consistent player in the second half of the season, cup games included.

 

I can only recall him playing poorly once - at Bournemouth - which of course led to THAT substitution...

So poor he made an assist. Yes it still hurts...

Edited 29 July 2020 by TK95

[The Horse's Mouth]

the thing i will give rodgers credit for is turning Kelechi around, even if he did chuck him under the bus towards the end. He looked finished but very much became our Origi. Do have my doubts that he's the long term successor to Vardy though

Edited 29 July 2020 by The Horse's Mouth

[Vardinio'sCat]

Completely changed my view on him this season, credit to him and Brendan, even if BR didn't really play him enough.