oxtonfox Posted 12 November 2021 Posted 12 November 2021 Lamptey, Saka, Insigne, Kimmich, Junior (from Real Madrid) but little chance of getting any of them. We normally sign only one if any so I'd be happy with Neves of Wolves
Alex_LCFC Posted 12 November 2021 Posted 12 November 2021 15 minutes ago, oxtonfox said: Lamptey, Saka, Insigne, Kimmich, Junior (from Real Madrid) but little chance of getting any of them. We normally sign only one if any so I'd be happy with Neves of Wolves Fm18 1
jayfox26 Posted 12 November 2021 Posted 12 November 2021 27 minutes ago, oxtonfox said: Lamptey, Saka, Insigne, Kimmich, Junior (from Real Madrid) but little chance of getting any of them. We normally sign only one if any so I'd be happy with Neves of Wolves We don't need a right back so that rules out Lamptey and Kimmich and not a chance are we getting Insigne, Vini Jr, or Saka. Plus saka plays on the left where Barnes plays, so again not a major need to sign a left winger, we need a right winger.
oxtonfox Posted 12 November 2021 Posted 12 November 2021 3 hours ago, volpeazzurro said: Why do some managers get a player that can be seen to do something very well, hence they buy them, only to try and get them to perform other duties? Occasionally like Wenger with Henry it works well, more often than not though I just suspect that it's a vanity project for the manager. Rodgers has tried unsuccessfully to turn Ricardo and Castagne from fullbacks into wingbacks, Castagne and Ndidi as cover centre halves when there were alternatives, Perez into a winger and now Soumare? Why not just play them all in their preferred positions, whatever the formation and just see if the performance of the team as a whole improves. If you have at least 3 players on the pitch at the same time not operating to their full capabilities at Premiership level, it might just be part of the reason for poor performances. Classic square pegs in round Brendan holes. I remember former Leicester manager Rob Kelly saying the same when he took over from Craig Levein in 2006. He just played players in their preferred positions and results improved. 1
adejo92 Posted 12 November 2021 Posted 12 November 2021 I really rate Conor Gallagher who's a better version of Maddison. 2
volpeazzurro Posted 13 November 2021 Posted 13 November 2021 3 hours ago, oxtonfox said: Classic square pegs in round Brendan holes. I remember former Leicester manager Rob Kelly saying the same when he took over from Craig Levein in 2006. He just played players in their preferred positions and results improved. Simples 😆
fuchsntf Posted 13 November 2021 Posted 13 November 2021 When form & results go askew...Fans go a looking, for all those reasons that lay bare individuals desperation to depart blame... Squre legs in round holes, Top & Run of the Mill managers have been doing so at least since the '50s' creating Great moments, Changing individuals careers ,Teams character...managers career paths, whether Leaving or remaining at ignition or instigating Club of moment... Sometimes & more often just subtely or Hardly. mentioned.... Fans are fickle & see moments through the Mist of glazing through Parted fingers, hands spread over the face...if at at home while hiding behind the Sofa or on the terraces Restlessly shuffling their feet & profusely throwing explicitives & Blame around like confetti... Then there are the more balanced who will look with a far more open mind and give more room for patience,encouragement where understanding is relative. Major problems are Not selection...we have a deeper squad, but with some long time injuries with long recuperation periods as forseen. Formation..Ditto from above, Plus any Top PL Player should fit into any chosen formation, managers rightly try and tweek or make changes during the season... Stubborn critic...rather immature & laughable... Rodgers has shown Flexibility since he's been here, Plus a Foottball managers strength must be his stubborness, to believe the Major of his ideas are the right ones.. IMO....Our Major problems are we are too passive, too slow in our build up. Upto 3 games ago we piddle around & hold the ball at the back far too long. Too far static, with too few Front runners movement. and still have long periods of going into that staid omfortable Mode of doing nothing... Commitment is a Personal thing, but as a team & individuals the hard Intensity has been missing since before Puels time & stems from our back 6,Not willing to Releases Early ball, into Space or man...Our Middle of the midfield, we lose & get overrun again far too often. Most important we are still Holding our own, we are in a position, where We can push forward.. so to the topics question.. i have Previously Answered I want a midfield Skilfull hard bastard, who can Take the "team" by Its lapels, und tell 'em, where things are at,Bit also Stamp a more aggressive intensive character on the side, without being dirty, or uncontrolled.. Any other Player would be waste...OH..!! Ffs some of you have to get it straight...A RW, is a last thing we need...Where would he fit in, whos place would he Permanently Take over. Mahrez for example moved around the park, One of his best goals came from the left... Some fans more Stcck on an idea, that wont change the Dynamic of who we are & what we can do.. 2
Keiriel Posted 13 November 2021 Posted 13 November 2021 (edited) It might be a bit of a gamble, but maybe we could look to bring in Ihattaren; his career has stagnated a bit, but he's looking to change that by looking for a new club in January, whether that's via a loan or by becoming a free agent. It's also been said that he done yeeted Raiola, so that would be one less headache to deal with. Edited 13 November 2021 by Keiriel
The_77 Posted 13 November 2021 Posted 13 November 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 11:46, volpeazzurro said: Why do some managers get a player that can be seen to do something very well, hence they buy them, only to try and get them to perform other duties? Occasionally like Wenger with Henry it works well, more often than not though I just suspect that it's a vanity project for the manager. Rodgers has tried unsuccessfully to turn Ricardo and Castagne from fullbacks into wingbacks, Castagne and Ndidi as cover centre halves when there were alternatives, Perez into a winger and now Soumare? Why not just play them all in their preferred positions, whatever the formation and just see if the performance of the team as a whole improves. If you have at least 3 players on the pitch at the same time not operating to their full capabilities at Premiership level, it might just be part of the reason for poor performances. Wait until you hear about that Belgian wingback we signed who played in Atalanta’s famous wingback system.
The_77 Posted 13 November 2021 Posted 13 November 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 11:46, volpeazzurro said: Why do some managers get a player that can be seen to do something very well, hence they buy them, only to try and get them to perform other duties? Occasionally like Wenger with Henry it works well, more often than not though I just suspect that it's a vanity project for the manager. Rodgers has tried unsuccessfully to turn Ricardo and Castagne from fullbacks into wingbacks, Castagne and Ndidi as cover centre halves when there were alternatives, Perez into a winger and now Soumare? Why not just play them all in their preferred positions, whatever the formation and just see if the performance of the team as a whole improves. If you have at least 3 players on the pitch at the same time not operating to their full capabilities at Premiership level, it might just be part of the reason for poor performances. Rodgers bought Castagne and plays him as a wingback and fullback, two natural positions for him. Perez, fine, we all know he’s not a right winger and that’s on Rodgers. How is he playing Soumare out of position? We’ve had constant injuries and Rodgers has tried to adjust accordingly. How is any of that a mystery? 2
volpeazzurro Posted 13 November 2021 Posted 13 November 2021 1 hour ago, The_77 said: Wait until you hear about that Belgian wingback we signed who played in Atalanta’s famous wingback system. And isn't it reported somewhere on here that apart from possibly a not too great relationship with his manager there, a main reason was that whilst he didn't mind covering, he really doesn't like playing on the left! I can understand that because if others, including supporters make judgements about your abilities as a footballer, you want them to make them when you're at your best playing in your best position, not when you're constantly being played out of it! Every player for the common good of his team will play out of position occasionally to cover for injury, but they won't want to do it too much because it can damage their reputation and subsequently their career. Castagne is a very mediocre left wing back for cover in the Premiership.
volpeazzurro Posted 13 November 2021 Posted 13 November 2021 56 minutes ago, The_77 said: Rodgers bought Castagne and plays him as a wingback and fullback, two natural positions for him. Perez, fine, we all know he’s not a right winger and that’s on Rodgers. How is he playing Soumare out of position? We’ve had constant injuries and Rodgers has tried to adjust accordingly. How is any of that a mystery? No mystery but some of his decisions quite frankly have been odd and gash! Castagne at centre half was a disaster, he was piss poor and the pundits in the studio proved it with stats as well as what we saw with our own eyes. Armarty was fit and able to play, so why didn't he? Was it the same bias and poor judgement that led him to not playing last seasons top goalscorer until he absolutely had no choice due to injury? Is Castagne a natural wing back, are you absolutely sure about that? Why play Ndidi at centre half who was at best mediocre whilst in doing so, you drastically weakened your midfield at the same time as well? Were there not better formation options to avoid this if you didn't trust Armarty? So defensive, like the other times he's choked at the sharp end of a season.
Deeg67 Posted 13 November 2021 Posted 13 November 2021 Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano · 8m Donny van de Beek situation is so clear. He loves the club and he’s still super professional in training, doing his best for Man Utd - but if the situation remains the same, he will leave Manchester United in January. 1 1
urban.spaceman Posted 14 November 2021 Posted 14 November 2021 9 hours ago, fuchsntf said: When form & results go askew...Fans go a looking, for all those reasons that lay bare individuals desperation to depart blame... Squre legs in round holes, Top & Run of the Mill managers have been doing so at least since the '50s' creating Great moments, Changing individuals careers ,Teams character...managers career paths, whether Leaving or remaining at ignition or instigating Club of moment... Sometimes & more often just subtely or Hardly. mentioned.... Fans are fickle & see moments through the Mist of glazing through Parted fingers, hands spread over the face...if at at home while hiding behind the Sofa or on the terraces Restlessly shuffling their feet & profusely throwing explicitives & Blame around like confetti... Then there are the more balanced who will look with a far more open mind and give more room for patience,encouragement where understanding is relative. Major problems are Not selection...we have a deeper squad, but with some long time injuries with long recuperation periods as forseen. Formation..Ditto from above, Plus any Top PL Player should fit into any chosen formation, managers rightly try and tweek or make changes during the season... Stubborn critic...rather immature & laughable... Rodgers has shown Flexibility since he's been here, Plus a Foottball managers strength must be his stubborness, to believe the Major of his ideas are the right ones.. IMO....Our Major problems are we are too passive, too slow in our build up. Upto 3 games ago we piddle around & hold the ball at the back far too long. Too far static, with too few Front runners movement. and still have long periods of going into that staid omfortable Mode of doing nothing... Commitment is a Personal thing, but as a team & individuals the hard Intensity has been missing since before Puels time & stems from our back 6,Not willing to Releases Early ball, into Space or man...Our Middle of the midfield, we lose & get overrun again far too often. Most important we are still Holding our own, we are in a position, where We can push forward.. so to the topics question.. i have Previously Answered I want a midfield Skilfull hard bastard, who can Take the "team" by Its lapels, und tell 'em, where things are at,Bit also Stamp a more aggressive intensive character on the side, without being dirty, or uncontrolled.. Any other Player would be waste...OH..!! Ffs some of you have to get it straight...A RW, is a last thing we need...Where would he fit in, whos place would he Permanently Take over. Mahrez for example moved around the park, One of his best goals came from the left... Some fans more Stcck on an idea, that wont change the Dynamic of who we are & what we can do.. This.
The_77 Posted 14 November 2021 Posted 14 November 2021 4 hours ago, volpeazzurro said: And isn't it reported somewhere on here that apart from possibly a not too great relationship with his manager there, a main reason was that whilst he didn't mind covering, he really doesn't like playing on the left! I can understand that because if others, including supporters make judgements about your abilities as a footballer, you want them to make them when you're at your best playing in your best position, not when you're constantly being played out of it! Every player for the common good of his team will play out of position occasionally to cover for injury, but they won't want to do it too much because it can damage their reputation and subsequently their career. Castagne is a very mediocre left wing back for cover in the Premiership. I completely disagree with your assessment of Castagne as a very mediocre left wing back for cover in the PL. Castagne is absolutely an accomplished wingback, which was my point— you’ve said Rodgers acquired him and tried to convert him to a wingback, which just isn’t true at all.
The_77 Posted 14 November 2021 Posted 14 November 2021 4 hours ago, volpeazzurro said: No mystery but some of his decisions quite frankly have been odd and gash! Castagne at centre half was a disaster, he was piss poor and the pundits in the studio proved it with stats as well as what we saw with our own eyes. Armarty was fit and able to play, so why didn't he? Was it the same bias and poor judgement that led him to not playing last seasons top goalscorer until he absolutely had no choice due to injury? Is Castagne a natural wing back, are you absolutely sure about that? Why play Ndidi at centre half who was at best mediocre whilst in doing so, you drastically weakened your midfield at the same time as well? Were there not better formation options to avoid this if you didn't trust Armarty? So defensive, like the other times he's choked at the sharp end of a season. Hindsight is 20/20 and nearly every fan’s opinion of Amartey is incredibly more positive now than it was last spring. I really don’t understand how you could possibly think Castagne isn’t a wingback. The examples you chose aren’t Brendan’s best moments, absolutely, I’ll give you that but he has also gotten plenty of other decisions and gambles right. 1
volpeazzurro Posted 14 November 2021 Posted 14 November 2021 4 hours ago, The_77 said: I completely disagree with your assessment of Castagne as a very mediocre left wing back for cover in the PL. Castagne is absolutely an accomplished wingback, which was my point— you’ve said Rodgers acquired him and tried to convert him to a wingback, which just isn’t true at all. He's a very accomplished right fullback that can give very adequate cover at left back, I absolutely agree on that. But ... with perhaps the exception of JJ who's currently out, Castagne, Ricardo and Thomas (at this very early point in his career), are no wing backs. They really haven't got the skill sets. Both are very good defenders and can be quite devastating when running/attacking from deep, particularly Ricardo but there's a bit more to being a proper wing back than that. It's part of the reason why we more often than not get 5 players clogged up in midfield limited to short side to side and backwards passing that leads to nothing. You wouldn't have seen Cafu, Marcelo or even Ashley Cole hanging around long enough to get caught up in that sort of dirge 😅. 1
MalletFox Posted 14 November 2021 Posted 14 November 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 20:00, oxtonfox said: Lamptey, Saka, Insigne, Kimmich, Junior (from Real Madrid) but little chance of getting any of them. We normally sign only one if any so I'd be happy with Neves of Wolves We need more mobility in the middle of the park, not less. 2
Edingleyfox Posted 14 November 2021 Posted 14 November 2021 Insigne from Napoli was excellent. Lingard at £10 million plus JT from Burnley but suspect a queue for all these and it might come down to wages
Clever Fox Posted 14 November 2021 Posted 14 November 2021 Lingard would be a good shout at the price quoted, But I guess he may end up back at West Ham .
The_77 Posted 14 November 2021 Posted 14 November 2021 6 hours ago, volpeazzurro said: He's a very accomplished right fullback that can give very adequate cover at left back, I absolutely agree on that. But ... with perhaps the exception of JJ who's currently out, Castagne, Ricardo and Thomas (at this very early point in his career), are no wing backs. They really haven't got the skill sets. Both are very good defenders and can be quite devastating when running/attacking from deep, particularly Ricardo but there's a bit more to being a proper wing back than that. It's part of the reason why we more often than not get 5 players clogged up in midfield limited to short side to side and backwards passing that leads to nothing. You wouldn't have seen Cafu, Marcelo or even Ashley Cole hanging around long enough to get caught up in that sort of dirge 😅. I don’t know how fair it is to put any wingback in today’s PL against Cafu 😜
Cheesemaker22 Posted 14 November 2021 Posted 14 November 2021 Ziyech isn't getting a look-in at Chelsea. He'd be great for us.
Ryy Posted 14 November 2021 Posted 14 November 2021 2 hours ago, Ric Flair said: Nicholas Pepe for £25m, anyone? No 😂 1
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