Dennis Praet

[An Sionnach]

Praet is not crap, nor is he great. He is a decent experienced player. We are in no position to demand great players. The problem is he is overpaid but we signed the contract. That is not his fault. He almost certainly will see out his last year and while he is here we should use him.

[foxfanazer]

The dynamic completely changed when he came on. Important player for us if he stays

[Simmo86]

Very decent option as an 8 behind Casadei. May have never really done it at Prem level but the majority of this league is dross!

[Topman]

Always said he is underrated , love it when he was shouting and screaming at Mcateer during the match, but put his arms round him after thr game 

[grth2004]

After today game I seriously hope he stays , changed the game immediately after coming on and we can’t afford to loose that option with the players we’ve already lost. 

[fox_favourite]

I'm in the Praet appreciation society. Put some good passes into the box. 

[Jimmy]

I think Praet played well against a tiring side but I'm not sure he would have been as good at the physical stuff earlier in the game, same with Nacho, I've seen people saying he should start over Vardy elsewhere but in a game where you need aggression I know who I'd prefer

[foxinsox]

26 minutes ago, grth2004 said:

After today game I seriously hope he stays , changed the game immediately after coming on and we can’t afford to loose that option with the players we’ve already lost. 

I agree. He always has a steadying influence on the game, and is tactically astute. I would keep him.

[ronnup]

Looked very good today , god knows what Enzo sees in Wilf to start him ahead. Was very vocal too and talking to Mcateer a lot. I like Dennis

[Steve Earle]

29 minutes ago, grth2004 said:

After today game I seriously hope he stays , changed the game immediately after coming on and we can’t afford to loose that option with the players we’ve already lost. 

Agree with you - his coming on changed the game. But I still think he wants to leave and will. Expect our first choice 8s to be KDH & Casadei, but we need at least one other for cover/rotation

[fkas]

1 minute ago, Steve Earle said:

Agree with you - his coming on changed the game. But I still think he wants to leave and will. Expect our first choice 8s to be KDH & Casadei, but we need at least one other for cover/rotation

If Praet wants to stay for one more year or if we don't get a decent offer I'd say keep him. Seemed to fit what Maresca wanted better than Ndidi. Played well.

[Steve Earle]

Just now, fkas said:

If Praet wants to stay for one more year or if we don't get a decent offer I'd say keep him. Seemed to fit what Maresca wanted better than Ndidi. Played well.

Two big ifs there!

[fkas]

2 minutes ago, Steve Earle said:

Two big ifs there!

Such is life.

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

He was really good when he came on. Gave us control and quality in the final third. Hope he stays! 

[Hales]

1 hour ago, ronnup said:

Looked very good today , god knows what Enzo sees in Wilf to start him ahead. Was very vocal too and talking to Mcateer a lot. I like Dennis

100%

[Raj]

Personally dont rate him but who am I to judge 🤣

If he does it consistently  which he doesnt at the moment, I'll forgive him👍😁

[Sankey93]

Keep! I’ve always liked Praet and today he was bang up for it and changed the game. He should piss this league.

[Paninistickers]

The off the ball movement from him and seniorman is way too advanced for this level. 

 

We'll get rid of both sadly

[trooky]

1 hour ago, ronnup said:

Looked very good today , god knows what Enzo sees in Wilf to start him ahead. Was very vocal too and talking to Mcateer a lot. I like Dennis

I think he plays Wilf because of his physical presence, that can be the only reason.

[Levi Port]

I’ve always been fairly indifferent about Dennis, and Before the game I wanted him gone, but he was so fired up for that match when he came on and changed the game. Was aggressive in the tackle and very vocal, giving players a earful for not making the right runs. It looked like he wanted to be here. If that Praet plays this season he must stay. Gave us so much more quality than Ndidi in that final third. Must start on Wednesday. 

Edited 7 August 2023 by Levi Port

[AKCJ]

We can't get rid of him when pur only other option in that role is Wilf.

 

He has to play and we have to sign more players for that role.

[Viva]

Would be a decent player to have on the bench. That’s a big salary for a squad player though, so if any offer comes in for him and he wants to go, then we should take the money. 

[Bryn]

Infinitely better than Ndidi in that role.

[Fox92]

Without doubt he is better than Ndidi in the attacking role.

 

Ndidi has been a defensive midfielder and suddenly we're pushing him forward? Doesn't make sense with players like Praet on the bench.

 

Great cross for the goal.

[Viva]

12 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

We can't get rid of him when pur only other option in that role is Wilf.

 

He has to play and we have to sign more players for that role.

There is still time left in the transfer window. I’m pretty sure both Praet and Ndidi won’t be in the starting line-up come September.