jmono84 Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Would love for him to be our captain for many years to come! Classy classy player! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammo Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 The Ringmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanolegend1989 Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 He’s in the best 6/7 players to ever play for us. Kante, Vardy, Mahrez, Izzet, Ndidi, Lennon and Tielemens for me are the elite. He’s right now in that level of company. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 He's brilliant when we are in front, controls the game so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriderHiryu Posted 24 January 2021 Author Share Posted 24 January 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, deanolegend1989 said: He’s in the best 6/7 players to ever play for us. Kante, Vardy, Mahrez, Izzet, Ndidi, Lennon and Tielemens for me are the elite. He’s right now in that level of company. Totally agree with this and it's not hyperbole to say as much. Players in that position often go unnoticed because you don't get so many goals and assists, but the testament to how good players like that are is that when such players play well, the entire team plays well. When Youri plays well, we don't lose, simple as. He honestly reminds me of a young Toni Kroos or Xavi in the way he plays. His game intelligence is oustanding. He gives the ball away cheaply sometimes, which is maybe the one criticism you could put his way. BUT for me that's just his style compared to previously mentioned players, Youri is willing to take a chance because that chance often opens up the game. He played a delicious clipped ball to Ricardo in the second half that was a great example. Could have played the tame "Puel" style sideways pass, but no, went for the jugular and Under should have scored from Riccy P's resulting cross. Edited 24 January 2021 by StriderHiryu 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Just love watching him play at the moment. Effortless passing, controlling the centre of the park, and linking up play like a metronome Brilliant at the moment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ttfn Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 2 hours ago, StriderHiryu said: Totally agree with this and it's not hyperbole to say as much. Players in that position often go unnoticed because you don't get so many goals and assists, but the testament to how good players like that are is that when such players play well, the entire team plays well. When Youri plays well, we don't lose, simple as. He honestly reminds me of a young Toni Kroos or Xavi in the way he plays. His game intelligence is oustanding. He gives the ball away cheaply sometimes, which is maybe the one criticism you could put his way. BUT for me that's just his style compared to previously mentioned players, Youri is willing to take a chance because that chance often opens up the game. He played a delicious clipped ball to Ricardo in the second half that was a great example. Could have played the tame "Puel" style sideways pass, but no, went for the jugular and Under should have scored from Riccy P's resulting cross. Kroos is an interesting comparison. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Real Madrid came in for him in the next 18 months. Kroos has hinted at retiring quite early and he’d be a ready-made replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgfualol Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Top class, everything looks so effortless. Do worry one day he'll fall and choke on the chewy he always seems to have in his mouth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parafox Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 So many flakes on here have been quick to jump on YT when we don't play too well, but he is one of the outstanding and most consistent midfielders in the PL. We're lucky to have him. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Nacho Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Ran the show today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Pay him whatever he wants and give him the armband. Whatever it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 In the top 10 central midfielders in the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbury Fox Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 Loving his performances this season. Absolutely class. I wouldn't swap him and Wilf for any CM partnership in the Prem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian__marshall Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 His vision is up there with the very best. He sees the game like a game of Chess and is always two steps ahead of everyone else on the pitch. Before this season I thought his poor fitness/lack of work ethic would be his achilles heel preventing him from fulfilling his potential but this season he really has stepped up a gear and seems to be covering a heck of a lot more ground. That consistency that he's achieved with us might be what keeps him at the club when bigger clubs come calling. We clearly have an environment that has allowed him to reach his potential. He comes across as quite a down to earth guy and smart enough to know when he's on to a good thing. By all means he could make a big move but I think he knows that it'd be a huge gamble and if it didn't work out he wouldn't get another opportunity at a club like ourselves who are progressively moving in the right direction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casablancas Posted 24 January 2021 Share Posted 24 January 2021 20 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: In the top 10 central midfielders in the world. Argument for top 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casablancas Posted 26 January 2021 Share Posted 26 January 2021 With the money we are saving on the deadwood wage wise ... anyone think we’ll be offering a few deals out? Maybe Youri, Cags, ricki and JJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 26 January 2021 Share Posted 26 January 2021 I imagine there is a new deal on the table for him as the 2nd highest paid player in the team. Let's hope he signs it if so. He is exceptional, almost world class if he already isn't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted 26 January 2021 Share Posted 26 January 2021 How this lad wasn't fancied at Monaco I'll ever know. Joke of a player in brilliant form atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 26 January 2021 Share Posted 26 January 2021 He needs tying down with another contract. The captains armband at brentford was a good sign of his potential intentions. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 26 January 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 26 January 2021 I'd seriously run the risk of pissing Schmeichel off by a) paying him more than him and just behind Vardy with £130-140k a week and b) give him the captains armband officially when Morgan retires in the summer. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 26 January 2021 Share Posted 26 January 2021 7 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: I'd seriously run the risk of pissing Schmeichel off by a) paying him more than him and just behind Vardy with £130-140k a week and b) give him the captains armband officially when Morgan retires in the summer. Bingo, couldn't agree more! That salary is the least to offer I feel if he'll stay here for 2-3 years on a 5 year deal. I also like Danny ward, cant remember him making a mistake and his reach in goal is better than Scheichel's (cant see him being demoted though until his contracts up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevosevic Posted 26 January 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 26 January 2021 6 minutes ago, UHDrive said: Bingo, couldn't agree more! That salary is the least to offer I feel if he'll stay here for 2-3 years on a 5 year deal. I also like Danny ward, cant remember him making a mistake and his reach in goal is better than Scheichel's (cant see him being demoted though until his contracts up). Danny Ward is shit pal. There's no way he takes Kasper's place. If Kasper left we would buy someone new. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn Posted 26 January 2021 Share Posted 26 January 2021 He deserves to be paid more than Kasper, he is a far better player and represents the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UHDrive Posted 26 January 2021 Share Posted 26 January 2021 28 minutes ago, Stevosevic said: Danny Ward is shit pal. There's no way he takes Kasper's place. If Kasper left we would buy someone new. I dont think he's shit, he's never had a chance. Schmeichel is the best shot stopper in the prem and his ball distribution is quality (mostly). I'd never advocate removing him for Danny ward but I'd like to see ward more often considering we paid £12 friggin stupid million pounds for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 26 January 2021 Share Posted 26 January 2021 Just now, UHDrive said: I dont think he's shit, he's never had a chance. Schmeichel is the best shot stopper in the prem and his ball distribution is quality (mostly). I'd never advocate removing him for Danny ward but I'd like to see ward more often considering we paid £12 friggin stupid million pounds for him. No point seeing him more often unless we have to. Backup keepers are what they are - backup. Its a position you don't rotate. Kasper is miles ahead of him - we don't want to play Ward just to have a look at him. He looks shaky most times we have seen him unfortunately. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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