The_77 Posted 3 September 2020 Posted 3 September 2020 25 minutes ago, oli fox said: Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett on The Transfer Show... "I'll be honest, I was told his name over the weekend and was sceptical about it. He's a right-back by trade, he's played there all of last season for Atalanta in Serie A, and has played very well, but it's been made clear since then that he's very versatile, can play left-back as well, and he very much fits the Leicester bill. He's 24 years old, so still young, he's in the last year of his contract so Leicester hope they can get a good deal on him at around £21.5m. He's won nine caps for Belgium, he's on the up and it's very impressive. "Yes, there are other irons in the fire, Nicolas Tagliafico and Robin Gosens who's also at Atalanta, but were likely to be £40m each. "Brendan Rodgers tried to sign him for Celtic just before he moved to become Leicester manager, the common thing there is Lee Congerton, who moved with him as head of recruitment." Crazy we signed a right back to play as head physio. CONGERTON OUT!
Beachyboy Posted 3 September 2020 Posted 3 September 2020 2 hours ago, kingfox said: Awaits the first “But he’s a right back” comment... Although he is, don't we need a right back? I know Chilwell has gone but with Ricardo injured for at least the first month, we could effectively have Ricardo and Castagne RB and Justin and Thomas left back, as from what I read about Justin at Luton he seemed versatile. It does make the Right side stronger than the left, but that is what we have become accustomed to anyway. Fuchs can also step in at LB.
1972 Fox Posted 3 September 2020 Posted 3 September 2020 1 hour ago, Free Falling Foxes said: Come on without Come on within You've not seen nothing like the mighty Tim. I'm sure Stringy wouldn't mind. (Younger readers - ask your dad.........or Grandad) I'm sure Jari Rantanen would be OK with it too.
AyewJoking Posted 3 September 2020 Posted 3 September 2020 2 hours ago, FoyleFox said: You would've thought Tielemans or Praet could've lent him a King Power top for a quick selfie. Still, at last we have a signing. Hello Tim Mans busy innit, got king power and lcfc to run!
Billy Big Balls Posted 3 September 2020 Posted 3 September 2020 33 minutes ago, oli fox said: Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett on The Transfer Show... "I'll be honest, I was told his name over the weekend and was sceptical about it. He's a right-back by trade, he's played there all of last season for Atalanta in Serie A Sky's level of journalism is a joke. This part is a complete lie. A quick Google shows he played 15 games at right wing-back, 15 games at left wing-back and 2 games at left back. He clearly hasn't watched him play at all, neither have I admittedly. Yet I can be arsed to research him and the man getting paid to write about him can't be arsed to take two minutes to make sure he actually knows what positions he plays.
lgfualol Posted 3 September 2020 Posted 3 September 2020 Good start. Interested to see where he will play but a much needed signing for all the games we'll play.
Raw Dykes Posted 3 September 2020 Posted 3 September 2020 35 minutes ago, Beachyboy said: Although he is, don't we need a right back? I know Chilwell has gone but with Ricardo injured for at least the first month, we could effectively have Ricardo and Castagne RB and Justin and Thomas left back, as from what I read about Justin at Luton he seemed versatile. It does make the Right side stronger than the left, but that is what we have become accustomed to anyway. Fuchs can also step in at LB. Castagne and Justin both play either side. I expect Castagne will be first choice LB this season when Ricardo returns, and JJ will be 1st back up for either side. Until Ricardo's back, then I think Castagne and JJ will be our full/wing backs, but I don't know which side they'll be on.
drofmor55 Posted 3 September 2020 Posted 3 September 2020 Sometimes see wingers swapping during a match to try to unsettle defences ie Gray & Albrighton...could this be the birth of a new tactic swapping full backs Castagne & Justin
Raw Dykes Posted 3 September 2020 Posted 3 September 2020 23 minutes ago, weller54 said: Chestnuts roasting on an open fire.... Jack Frost sucking on your c0ck...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 3 September 2020 Posted 3 September 2020 1 hour ago, Sampson said: Will he be given the number 3 shirt? I hear that the number 3 shirt is being retired
urban.spaceman Posted 4 September 2020 Author Posted 4 September 2020 Her: I bet he's thinking of other women. Him: Timmy Chestnuts is a brilliant nickname but Castagne in Italian is Chestnuts and this guy is from Belgium. Can we really justify calling him Timmy Chestnuts just because he played in Italy for a few years and that's where we got him from? Also, he's supposed to be a right back. Is he really a replacement for Chilwell?
Ric Flair Posted 4 September 2020 Posted 4 September 2020 9 hours ago, Grebfromgrebland said: I hear that the number 3 shirt is being retired Was nowhere to be seen for the majority of last season anyway.
StriderHiryu Posted 4 September 2020 Posted 4 September 2020 10 hours ago, Sampson said: Will he be given the number 3 shirt? This is an interesting question because Luke Thomas could conceivably get it instead, given that JJ wears the number 2 shirt. Castagne wore 21 for Atalanta, but can't see the current wearer (Ricardo) giving that one up easily! If Castagne does get it, then it means we can probably expect him to be the first choice left back all season which is definitely conceivable. Other likely numbers he could get given are 13 (Slimani), 23 (Silva), 27 (Diabate) or 31 (Ghezzal). I think there are a few other spare ones going but most are currently taken.
Raw Dykes Posted 4 September 2020 Posted 4 September 2020 7 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: This is an interesting question because Luke Thomas could conceivably get it instead, given that JJ wears the number 2 shirt. Castagne wore 21 for Atalanta, but can't see the current wearer (Ricardo) giving that one up easily! If Castagne does get it, then it means we can probably expect him to be the first choice left back all season which is definitely conceivable. Other likely numbers he could get given are 13 (Slimani), 23 (Silva), 27 (Diabate) or 31 (Ghezzal). I think there are a few other spare ones going but most are currently taken. I'm going to predict no.23, because that's both full-back numbers in one.
Greenage Posted 4 September 2020 Posted 4 September 2020 I tried to translate well. Article from RTBF, Belgian media. "Obviously, I'll need the help of the trainer and the players but I'm very excited. Premier League is the best league in the world and I really want to be good on the pitch. That will be easier for me to be integrated as I know Youri (Tielemans), Dennis (Praet) and Wilfried (Ndidi). I already heard many things from them." Castagne has already played in the King Power Stadium. "I really remember well this match. Afterwards I said that it was the kind of football I liked to play with quick balls from defense to attack. This played a role in my choice." Timothy has already sent a message to Foxes supporters : "They can expect from me that I'll give the best of myself for the club. I always do. They'll see that I run a lot. Be prepared to that!" https://www.rtbf.be/sport/football/etranger/angleterre/detail_timothy-castagne-je-me-sens-pret-pour-la-premier-league?id=10576087
fuchsntf Posted 4 September 2020 Posted 4 September 2020 18 hours ago, Dr The Singh said: I would do the Conger dance if that helps Conger got the conkers...
SouthStandUpperTier Posted 4 September 2020 Posted 4 September 2020 1 hour ago, Greenage said: I tried to translate well. Article from RTBF, Belgian media. "Obviously, I'll need the help of the trainer and the players but I'm very excited. Premier League is the best league in the world and I really want to be good on the pitch. That will be easier for me to be integrated as I know Youri (Tielemans), Dennis (Praet) and Wilfried (Ndidi). I already heard many things from them." Castagne has already played in the King Power Stadium. "I really remember well this match. Afterwards I said that it was the kind of football I liked to play with quick balls from defense to attack. This played a role in my choice." Timothy has already sent a message to Foxes supporters : "They can expect from me that I'll give the best of myself for the club. I always do. They'll see that I run a lot. Be prepared to that!" https://www.rtbf.be/sport/football/etranger/angleterre/detail_timothy-castagne-je-me-sens-pret-pour-la-premier-league?id=10576087 Obviously hasn't watched us in a while.
SecretPro Posted 4 September 2020 Posted 4 September 2020 4 hours ago, urban.spaceman said: Her: I bet he's thinking of other women. Him: Timmy Chestnuts is a brilliant nickname but Castagne in Italian is Chestnuts and this guy is from Belgium. Can we really justify calling him Timmy Chestnuts just because he played in Italy for a few years and that's where we got him from? Also, he's supposed to be a right back. Is he really a replacement for Chilwell? I can't get over this
UPinCarolina Posted 4 September 2020 Posted 4 September 2020 1 hour ago, Greenage said: "They can expect from me that I'll give the best of myself for the club. I always do. They'll see that I run a lot. Be prepared to that!" https://www.rtbf.be/sport/football/etranger/angleterre/detail_timothy-castagne-je-me-sens-pret-pour-la-premier-league?id=10576087 All the skill in the world can't buy you a pair of brass balls and a thumper in your chest that won't give out. I hope he means what he says.
AKCJ Posted 4 September 2020 Posted 4 September 2020 Just now, Sampson said: When did he play at the KP? Pre-season last summer.
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