Claridge 787 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February Must be a better option than Hamza 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post mozartfox 5,389 Posted 26 February Popular Post Report Share Posted 26 February 1 hour ago, Ric Flair said: Tavares is a very unusual midfielder as he excels playing either the Tielemans role, box to box or even as a 10. Even I'm not sure what his best position is as the U18's had him play all 3. Whatever the future lies for him, we are criminally short of a player who can fill in for Maddison for a few weeks so he hopefully will get a decent chance. It's a 'yes' from me Ric. Give him a chance rather than do a 'Jurgen' and play musical chairs and fvck the entire team by playing several players out of position. 'Like for Like' (as near as possible) must be the best option? 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzy_Jeff 332 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February Give him half hour or so against Brighton and see how he does Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Farrington fox 874 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 13 minutes ago, Claridge said: Must be a better option than Hamza He seems to be going backwards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Claridge 787 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 3 minutes ago, Farrington fox said: He seems to be going backwards I agree, a couple of years ago he seemed to be a real prospect, but now he seems to offer very little. Hard if you are not getting a run of games, but there is no way you would play him over others. I’m surprised he gets in over Mandy who seems a far more assured olayer 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
notnow john 782 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 10 hours ago, Mike Oxlong said: Not heard of him Who is he ? Ask his dad,he posts about him occasionally.🙄 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
surrifox 2,656 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 10 hours ago, Mike Oxlong said: Not heard of him Who is he ? He’s the Messiah. FT folk should know , they’ve followed a few 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ARM1968 3,056 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 1 minute ago, surrifox said: He’s the Messiah. FT folk should know , they’ve followed a few Stupid boy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lgfualol 10,320 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February Cant really judge him on that, just a shame his debut was on such a disappointing night. Would be good to see him get some more minutes before the end of the season to see how he does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 23,804 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February Rodgers is doing all he can to show Tavares how much they want to keep him, which is great. Hopefully this goes some way to him signing a new deal and kicking on. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lcfcell 338 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February If he progresses the same way Barnes has after a debut in a European loss we’ll have some player 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sacreblueits442 1,327 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February (edited) 2 hours ago, adam95581 said: I thought he looked like Dimmy too. Saw bits I did like (coming short and offering for the ball, showing up all the time) but also saw bits is didn’t (throwing himself to the ground expecting the free-kick). Might be unfair but I got a sense that he feels he’s made it (a la Gray) rather than someone who’s gonna work hard (a la Barnes). Hopefully I’m wrong and happy to be told I’m wrong by those that watch the youth team more regularly. ...not sure what observation you are looking for in respect of the youth team in this situation!!! Barnes has played in the U23s but not a great deal, he managed to get loans for experience. If you watch the Turkish football team, they are quite bullish on the pitch, with a skillset to back it up. Ünder also has the temperament and belief in himself, slightly arrogant persona and could be difficult to water down that kind of over exuberance. We have moved Ricardo to the midfield position, but seem to want to play him narrow, as opposed to stretching the pitch and effectively wasting him. He is not a winger, he does not think like one but he could be effective wide, if only we kept him there. Nb. Not sure why I was posting regarding Ünder in the Tavares thread, got it wrong!!! Edited 26 February by sacreblueits442 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vardinio'sCat 2,004 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 3 hours ago, Ric Flair said: Tavares is a very unusual midfielder as he excels playing either the Tielemans role, box to box or even as a 10. Even I'm not sure what his best position is as the U18's had him play all 3. Whatever the future lies for him, we are criminally short of a player who can fill in for Maddison for a few weeks so he hopefully will get a decent chance. My only question mark is whether he is Brendan's type. BR does enjoy a press and that attractive languid style may be an issue, although he does look like the kind of player that has the necessary quality on the ball. I did think you were off the deep end over the lad, but he does look special, I'll give you that. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vardinio'sCat 2,004 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 1 hour ago, notnow john said: Ask his dad,he posts about him occasionally.🙄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy-Lady 603 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 1 hour ago, Ric Flair said: Rodgers is doing all he can to show Tavares how much they want to keep him, which is great. Hopefully this goes some way to him signing a new deal and kicking on. Either that or they're giving him first team exposure to increase his transfer value if they decide to sell him as this has been known to happen previously? Hopefully BRs track record with young players will prove to be different... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 23,804 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 13 minutes ago, Foxy-Lady said: Either that or they're giving him first team exposure to increase his transfer value if they decide to sell him as this has been known to happen previously? Hopefully BRs track record with young players will prove to be different... He can leave for free in 3 months though? Could sign a pre-contract already but hasn't done yet. I think he will stay. Been here since he was about 8 and will get chances. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moore_94 5,357 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February http://sportwitness.co.uk/newcastle-united-big-race-leicester-city-midfielder-player-looking-leave-foxes/ Newcastle United in big race for Leicester City midfielder – Player looking to leave Foxes The big race for Leicester City youngster Sidnei Tavares is now detailed by Portuguese outlet Notícias ao Minuto. As the 19-year-old’s deal with the Foxes expires in the summer, the report claims there are many sides who’ve been looking to sign him for free. Newcastle United are pointed out as one of the clubs who’d like to keep him in England, and they should have competition from Benfica, Sporting, Almeria, Sevilla and Nice. The Lions, however, are the side who seem to be leading this race, as they’re the one who already made the player an offer to move to Lisbon. Notícias ao Minuto points out that Leicester City continue trying to keep the midfielder, and insist on finding a deal on a new contract. That possibility, however, is considered to be unlikely. Sidnei Tavares is said to be unsatisfied with his situation at the Foxes, since he can’t get enough playing time at the club. The report says he hasn’t made his debut so far, even though he did, in a Europa League clash against Slavia Praga. The website also recalls an interview Tavares gave them in September 2020, when he already claimed he’d like to have his first minutes for Brendan Rodgers’ side. “Last season I was with the first team already. In fact, I was the youngest. Everyone was between 20 and 30, and I was 17. I expected it, but I liked playing for the first team, picking up the pace. I have already proven that I can play for the first team, I’m prepared to go to the next level.” For now, there are no further details on how good Newcastle United’s offer would be, or how interested Tavares would be in making a move to the Magpies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jobyfox 1,343 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 7 minutes ago, moore_94 said: http://sportwitness.co.uk/newcastle-united-big-race-leicester-city-midfielder-player-looking-leave-foxes/ Newcastle United in big race for Leicester City midfielder – Player looking to leave Foxes The big race for Leicester City youngster Sidnei Tavares is now detailed by Portuguese outlet Notícias ao Minuto. As the 19-year-old’s deal with the Foxes expires in the summer, the report claims there are many sides who’ve been looking to sign him for free. Newcastle United are pointed out as one of the clubs who’d like to keep him in England, and they should have competition from Benfica, Sporting, Almeria, Sevilla and Nice. The Lions, however, are the side who seem to be leading this race, as they’re the one who already made the player an offer to move to Lisbon. Notícias ao Minuto points out that Leicester City continue trying to keep the midfielder, and insist on finding a deal on a new contract. That possibility, however, is considered to be unlikely. Sidnei Tavares is said to be unsatisfied with his situation at the Foxes, since he can’t get enough playing time at the club. The report says he hasn’t made his debut so far, even though he did, in a Europa League clash against Slavia Praga. The website also recalls an interview Tavares gave them in September 2020, when he already claimed he’d like to have his first minutes for Brendan Rodgers’ side. “Last season I was with the first team already. In fact, I was the youngest. Everyone was between 20 and 30, and I was 17. I expected it, but I liked playing for the first team, picking up the pace. I have already proven that I can play for the first team, I’m prepared to go to the next level.” For now, there are no further details on how good Newcastle United’s offer would be, or how interested Tavares would be in making a move to the Magpies. Those statements almost seem contradictory. He says that he wants to go to the next level and then it talks about an offer from Newcastle. If he’s as good as he thinks he is then he should back himself to breakthrough here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post KingsX 6,013 Posted 26 February Popular Post Report Share Posted 26 February 15 hours ago, Bert said: Just looks like Demarai Gray, appearance, body language. That's all it takes, innit. 6 hours ago, adam95581 said: I thought he looked like Dimmy too. Might be unfair but I got a sense that he feels he’s made it (a la Gray) rather than someone who’s gonna work hard (a la Barnes). Hopefully I’m wrong and happy to be told I’m wrong by those that watch the youth team more regularly. *** FT WEATHER ALERT *** Meteorologists have detected the classic signature of a large hot air mass of "thinks he's better than he is" posts approaching. In a rarity for this formation, there is no sign of accompanying “no footballing brain” disturbances. These appear to have been absorbed by the Ünder layers in the atmosphere. A second storm of these posts may hit FT about June. A " Tavares joins Sporting” depression is forming in the tropics, and may become a thread at that time. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sacreblueits442 1,327 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 1 hour ago, Jobyfox said: Those statements almost seem contradictory. He says that he wants to go to the next level and then it talks about an offer from Newcastle. If he’s as good as he thinks he is then he should back himself to breakthrough here. .. I suspect he means the "next level " to be first team football!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
st albans fox 8,850 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February If he signs a deal here then he risks being a squad filler for a few years whilst he develops. Thomas is a comparable age but I can’t recall many other players of 19/20 given a chance in our first eleven ??? rodgers mentioned his size in his presser perhaps he considers Portugal to be a league where his physical stature won’t dictate his opportunities when compared to the prem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grebfromgrebland 2,458 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February If he's being an arse now then it's no loss to us to see him go. We only need players with the right mentality and commitment to be part of our squad. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 23,804 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 2 minutes ago, st albans fox said: If he signs a deal here then he risks being a squad filler for a few years whilst he develops. Thomas is a comparable age but I can’t recall many other players of 19/20 given a chance in our first eleven ??? rodgers mentioned his size in his presser perhaps he considers Portugal to be a league where his physical stature won’t dictate his opportunities when compared to the prem He's also been here since he was 8, it's a gamble going to another country just as much as it is staying here. He isn't far away from the first team and at the very least he would be on loan in the Championship next season which he had asked to explore. I don't see a club in a top European league where he goes there and is immediately further up the pecking order, but maybe he just wants a fresh start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lambert09 3,089 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February (edited) What’s truly baffling is that we were going to turn to him last night (before we even conceded) to help rescue the game. But didn’t give him any minutes in the fa cup or early Europa stages. That’s completely crazy. We’ve had a fair few chances to see if he’s good enough and ignored them only to push him on in a season defining moment Edited 26 February by Lambert09 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ric Flair 23,804 Posted 26 February Report Share Posted 26 February 2 minutes ago, Lambert09 said: What’s truly baffling is that we were going to turn to him last night (before we even conceded) to help rescue the game. But didn’t give him any minutes in the fa cup or early Europa stages. That’s completely crazy. We’ve had a fair few chances to see if he’s good enough and ignored them only to push him on in a season defining moment Two things have happened 1) he was named in the EL squad in November but got injured in training for the game vs Zoryha 2) in recent months there has been one last concerted effort to try and find some common ground on his development and get him to sign a new deal. It had broken down at the back end of last season and a stand off with players agent and the club. I am surprised he didn't feature vs Brighton, I think the plan was to but the game was horrid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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