sacreblueits442 Posted 18 July 2022 Posted 18 July 2022 5 minutes ago, An Sionnach said: Nah, spies are everywhere especially in the PL. Its nearly impossible to find an unscouted player unless you look in very obscure places. ...irrespective of our problems regarding FFP and space in our squad, we would still have struggled to have brought him here!!! I do not know where we are currently looking in respect of players but there are quality and well-priced players that are going elsewhere and we have recently been more competitive than them. There is a lot being made of the two 5th places F.A. Cup, Charity shield, and forays into Europe, but from outside the club, it seems that prospective players see something else.
Phenom Posted 18 July 2022 Posted 18 July 2022 30 minutes ago, kingfox said: They nabbed Doucoure, they’re on the brink of nabbing Richards. Some cvnt from the Crystal Palace scouting team clearly goes on Foxestalk and reads our posts Dear Palace scout, We love Vestegard, Bertrand and Perez. They would bring much needed experience to your young and talented squad. 4
An Sionnach Posted 18 July 2022 Posted 18 July 2022 3 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...irrespective of our problems regarding FFP and space in our squad, we would still have struggled to have brought him here!!! I do not know where we are currently looking in respect of players but there are quality and well-priced players that are going elsewhere and we have recently been more competitive than them. There is a lot being made of the two 5th places F.A. Cup, Charity shield, and forays into Europe, but from outside the club, it seems that prospective players see something else. There are of course multiple reasons for a player who is in demand to make a choice. Money is obviously a main reason but location, history, ambition , kudos and current management are also big factors. The opinions of partners and wives are also important.
kingfox Posted 18 July 2022 Posted 18 July 2022 4 minutes ago, Phenom said: Dear Palace scout, We love Vestegard, Bertrand and Perez. They would bring much needed experience to your young and talented squad. I have it on good authority that the Crystal Palace scout can unfortunately sense sarcasm. 1
sacreblueits442 Posted 18 July 2022 Posted 18 July 2022 33 minutes ago, An Sionnach said: There are of course multiple reasons for a player who is in demand to make a choice. Money is obviously a main reason but location, history, ambition , kudos and current management are also big factors. The opinions of partners and wives are also important. .... let us look at the boxes being ticked!!! Money- We overpay our players, we do have an impasse at the moment in respect of an overblown squad. History - Two top 5 finishes, F.A. Cup win, and League Title in the last 6 years, Palace at best making up the numbers. Ambition - At the moment, Palace is on a par, at best with us. Kudos - Title holders six years ago, we are a known commodity, and Palace looking to move forward with a world-renowned Manager. Current Management - Viera is a potentially excellent manager, after only one season in the league, Rodgers is hailed as an elite manager according to the media. Partners and Wives - hard to assess.
An Sionnach Posted 18 July 2022 Posted 18 July 2022 5 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: .... let us look at the boxes being ticked!!! Money- We overpay our players, we do have an impasse at the moment in respect of an overblown squad. History - Two top 5 finishes, F.A. Cup win, and League Title in the last 6 years, Palace at best making up the numbers. Ambition - At the moment, Palace is on a par, at best with us. Kudos - Title holders six years ago, we are a known commodity, and Palace looking to move forward with a world-renowned Manager. Current Management - Viera is a potentially excellent manager, after only one season in the league, Rodgers is hailed as an elite manager according to the media. Partners and Wives - hard to assess. I was talking generally really but yes we tick more boxes than Palace but what goes on in a footballer's mind, who knows?
sacreblueits442 Posted 18 July 2022 Posted 18 July 2022 36 minutes ago, An Sionnach said: I was talking generally really but yes we tick more boxes than Palace but what goes on in a footballer's mind, who knows? ....I would have thought a lot of those points would have been relevant in his decisions!!! I would think that he may feel the environment at Palace would suit him better. Our achievements recently are not cutting any ice out there. 1
Guest Posted 18 July 2022 Posted 18 July 2022 Maybe I'm missing something here but it's completely irrelevant how attractive we are compared to Palace or whoever if they can afford to make an offer and we can't 1
burleighfox Posted 18 July 2022 Posted 18 July 2022 3 hours ago, Phenom said: Dear Palace scout, We love Vestegard, Bertrand and Perez. They would bring much needed experience to your young and talented squad. Pure satire 👏🏻👏🏻
Vindaloo FOX Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 6 minutes ago, StanSP said: Boooooo You are not gonna get minutes, get your ass over here and sort out our defending mate.
Grebfromgrebland Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 12 hours ago, kingfox said: We should have been all over Olise last summer. This summer they nabbed Ebiowei(Ric suggestion), Doucoure(my suggestion), now possibly signing Richards(both of our suggestions). If they sign Ludovic Blas or Julian Von Moos, something fishy is definitely going on. Sounds like you'd be happier supporting Palace. 1
surrifox Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 8 hours ago, Guest said: Maybe I'm missing something here but it's completely irrelevant how attractive we are compared to Palace or whoever if they can afford to make an offer and we can't We aren’t comparable to palace -they are ,and will remain , the very definition of tin pot
Barwell Fox Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 Why would Colwill come to Leicester? He would be at least 4th choice behind Wes, Jonny and Daniel. He is a good/very good prospect but he has loads to learn and would definitely NOT sort out our defensive problems. Watched him a lot for Huddersfield last season, and whilst largely being solid also showed naivety at times. If he chooses to move it will be for opportunity of game time which would be very limited here at Leicester. If he is our main target, it will be for 2 seasons time, not this coming season. 1
Pliskin Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 1 minute ago, Barwell Fox said: Why would Colwill come to Leicester? He would be at least 4th choice behind Wes, Jonny and Daniel. He is a good/very good prospect but he has loads to learn and would definitely NOT sort out our defensive problems. Watched him a lot for Huddersfield last season, and whilst largely being solid also showed naivety at times. If he chooses to move it will be for opportunity of game time which would be very limited here at Leicester. If he is our main target, it will be for 2 seasons time, not this coming season. He would not be 4th choice. Johnny showed signs of real regression last season, Amartey is probably one of the worst defenders in the league, only to be backed up by the other worst defender in the league and possibly the world in Vesty. Colwill is a talent, and he would probably end up starting every game. 1
Ric Flair Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 5 minutes ago, Barwell Fox said: Why would Colwill come to Leicester? He would be at least 4th choice behind Wes, Jonny and Daniel. He is a good/very good prospect but he has loads to learn and would definitely NOT sort out our defensive problems. Watched him a lot for Huddersfield last season, and whilst largely being solid also showed naivety at times. If he chooses to move it will be for opportunity of game time which would be very limited here at Leicester. If he is our main target, it will be for 2 seasons time, not this coming season. He will be 1st choice IMO.
coolhandfox Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 9 minutes ago, Pliskin said: He would not be 4th choice. Johnny showed signs of real regression last season, Amartey is probably one of the worst defenders in the league, only to be backed up by the other worst defender in the league and possibly the world in Vesty. Colwill is a talent, and he would probably end up starting every game. Bit hard on Evans he had 12 month blighted by injuries. Fully fit and a good pre season he can come back just as good. 1
coolhandfox Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 10 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: He will be 1st choice IMO. Be nice to have a left foot CB, makes a 3 back more viable if required. Him and Fofana, ether side of Evans would be a great unit.
An Sionnach Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 (edited) Probably be with Fofana the youngest and least experienced pair in premiership history and we know that Rodgers would never do that if he had a choice. Edited 19 July 2022 by An Sionnach
sacreblueits442 Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 2 hours ago, Vindaloo FOX said: You are not gonna get minutes, get your ass over here and sort out our defending mate. ...obviously trying hard not to look pushy and attempting to force anyone's hand!!! Any real offers coming in for him will be considered by him and his agent, no point making waves right now until the club( Chelsea) have shown their hand.
sacreblueits442 Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Grebfromgrebland said: Sounds like you'd be happier supporting Palace. ...low blow...!!! Those players listed are quality players we should have been looking to pick up. We have been poor in our scouting and these are players who had been right under our nose and yet they have found their way to a club who have not achieved anything near what we have garnered recently. Perhaps the pull is working with a player such as Vieira, who has not pulled up any trees where ever he has been in his management career so far. Edited 19 July 2022 by sacreblueits442 Spelling error. 1
kingfox Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 2 hours ago, Grebfromgrebland said: Sounds like you'd be happier supporting Palace. Their new shirts are quite sexy tbh Doucoure on one, Richards on the other 🤔
Tommy Fresh Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 15 hours ago, An Sionnach said: Nah, spies are everywhere especially in the PL. Its nearly impossible to find an unscouted player unless you look in very obscure places. You don't even need to be a spy with databases like FM, pretty much anyone can 'spot' talent and then take an interest in real life
Grebfromgrebland Posted 19 July 2022 Posted 19 July 2022 15 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...low blow...!!! Those players listed are quality players we should have been looking to pick up. We have been poor in our scouting and these are players who had been right under our nose and yet they have found their way to a club who have not achieved anything near what we have garnered recently. Perhaps the pull is working with a player such as Vieira, who has not pulled up any trees where ever he has been in his management career so far. Was a low blow but we've had our time too when we could sign the likes of tielemans Madison fofana Daka Evans Castaneda, other teams would've been looking at us enviously. We're in a tight spot at the minute, hopefully it's temporary. 3
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