mozartfox Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 21 minutes ago, CloudFox said: Didn't Thorgan turn up to watch a Leuven game a year or so back? I remember everyone getting very excited then đ Yes - And a famous FT personality then began to stalk some random Belgium girl in the OHL stands on the said player............. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 29 minutes ago, An Sionnach said: The really great players have few long term injuries. Look at the number of games Messi and Ronaldo have played. Eden Hazard is exceptionally skilled but lacks physicality. He seems to have been found out in Spain. Anyway I don't see Thorgan as an improvement on Maddison. He is of course four or five years older. Brazilian Ronaldo? Crippled by knee issues, but one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 2 minutes ago, UniFox21 said: Brazilian Ronaldo? Crippled by knee issues, but one of the best. Christiano of course ,700 or so games and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 1 minute ago, An Sionnach said: Christiano of course ,700 or so games and counting. Yes I know, however you said the very best players don't get many injuries. Brazilian Ronaldo had some horrific knee injuries, yet still one of the greatest ever strikers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 10 April 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 10 April 2021 4 minutes ago, UniFox21 said: Yes I know, however you said the very best players don't get many injuries. Brazilian Ronaldo had some horrific knee injuries, yet still one of the greatest ever strikers. Yeah, anyone who dismisses the original Ronaldo needs to pursue a new hobby, this game ain't for you. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 2 minutes ago, UniFox21 said: Yes I know, however you said the very best players don't get many injuries. Brazilian Ronaldo had some horrific knee injuries, yet still one of the greatest ever strikers. He was indeed formidable when fully fit but Romario was even more so and he stayed fit till he was 40. Look at Gerrard, Rooney and Terry part of their greatness was their durability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 1 minute ago, An Sionnach said: He was indeed formidable when fully fit but Romario was even more so and he stayed fit till he was 40. Look at Gerrard, Rooney and Terry part of their greatness was their durability. From my generation and my brothers at least, Ronaldo is the bigger name. All through growing up it was Ronaldo as the best striker the world had seen.  Hazard will still go down as one of the world's best, he's been unlucky in Madrid with ankle injuries. But won't ruin his absolute dominance as a Chelsea player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXSE Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 45 minutes ago, An Sionnach said: The really great players have few long term injuries. Look at the number of games Messi and Ronaldo have played. Eden Hazard is exceptionally skilled but lacks physicality. He seems to have been found out in Spain. Anyway I don't see Thorgan as an improvement on Maddison. He is of course four or five years older. It probably helps to be considered a great if you happen to avoid injuries. An attacking player who does well in the Premier league doesn't get 'found out' in Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingleicester Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 10 hours ago, An Sionnach said: Hazard brothers , three goals between them so far this season. You know I remember when the media were calling Eden one of the best players in the world. Mind you he did seal the Premiership for us. Tbf Eden Hazard has been injured a lot this season, the man is still world class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM1968 Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, Foxes04 said: question: why would you post on a football forum when you clearly donât understand the game? Works for most of us! Â You ever been in the match threads? Edited 10 April 2021 by ARM1968 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 Without losing a player, I just don't see were Thorgan Hazard fits in.  It would mean playing him or Barnes on the right, reducing their effectiveness. Unless we plan to spend an obscene amount this year and add a strong first choice RWer as well (which we all know isn't happening in today's economic landscape) it would just be a waste of money.  At best we will sign a good, exciting right winger and use Sowah as back up for Barnes which I am more than happy with. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enmac Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 How about Raphina? Right winger but can play on the left also. I know it means nothing, but 22.5 M on Transfermarkt. Would definitely be cheaper than Hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SO1 Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 13 minutes ago, enmac said: How about Raphina? Right winger but can play on the left also. I know it means nothing, but 22.5 M on Transfermarkt. Would definitely be cheaper than Hazard. Isn't Transfermarkt always underpricing players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeskeyForever Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 18 minutes ago, enmac said: How about Raphina? Right winger but can play on the left also. I know it means nothing, but 22.5 M on Transfermarkt. Would definitely be cheaper than Hazard.  Would absolutely love him here - his pace and energy would really fit our style and I think he contributes a lot more than his stats might suggest plus he's only 24. Sadly, I do think he will have attracted enough interest from Europe's giants, alongside the fact that Leeds are in no rush to sell. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Loyal Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 29 minutes ago, enmac said: How about Raphina? Right winger but can play on the left also. I know it means nothing, but 22.5 M on Transfermarkt. Would definitely be cheaper than Hazard. Double that and you might be getting near his true value. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 6 hours ago, UniFox21 said: Yes I know, however you said the very best players don't get many injuries. Brazilian Ronaldo had some horrific knee injuries, yet still one of the greatest ever strikers. And to some extent, Marco van Basten before him. Made of glass but one of the true greats of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtcity Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 6 hours ago, enmac said: How about Raphina? Right winger but can play on the left also. I know it means nothing, but 22.5 M on Transfermarkt. Would definitely be cheaper than Hazard. Thereâs zero chance heâd be cheaper than Hazard... they paid 17m for him and Iâd be amazed if they werenât after 3/4x that amount 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 13 hours ago, CloudFox said: Didn't Thorgan turn up to watch a Leuven game a year or so back? I remember everyone getting very excited then đ I have it on good authority he did speak with the club at that time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudFox Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 31 minutes ago, StanSP said: I have it on good authority he did speak with the club at that time. Did he really...interesting. Any idea what was discussed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty98 Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 Andrew Omobamidele looks a great prospect at Norwich. Only 18 years old but looks a very good CB. Big, strong, fast and seems a very decent passer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted 10 April 2021 Share Posted 10 April 2021 Someone like Raphinha or Neto would be ideal, but there's no chance we stump the money they'd want for them. Wouldn't blame them in the slightest for sticking huge price tags on them either, we know that game too well 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbtcity Posted 11 April 2021 Share Posted 11 April 2021 2 hours ago, Goober said: Someone like Raphinha or Neto would be ideal, but there's no chance we stump the money they'd want for them. Wouldn't blame them in the slightest for sticking huge price tags on them either, we know that game too well Iâd say Neto was the more realistic target of the 2 but only due to reports he could be available this summer... sure I read around 40m which for me would still be a decent deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_77 Posted 11 April 2021 Share Posted 11 April 2021 11 hours ago, enmac said: How about Raphina? Right winger but can play on the left also. I know it means nothing, but 22.5 M on Transfermarkt. Would definitely be cheaper than Hazard. Transfermarkt also lists the date he signed along with the fee Leeds paid for him. Thereâs no way thatâs happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaijaFox Posted 11 April 2021 Share Posted 11 April 2021 6 hours ago, matty98 said: Andrew Omobamidele looks a great prospect at Norwich. Only 18 years old but looks a very good CB. Big, strong, fast and seems a very decent passer. Doubtful they'll be selling when they are set to return to the PL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc sheff Posted 11 April 2021 Share Posted 11 April 2021 10 hours ago, CloudFox said: Did he really...interesting. Any idea what was discussed? The weather 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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