moore_94 Posted 16 January Posted 16 January 4 minutes ago, JimJams said: As if Fatawu had been offered to them. Probably means his agent 2
Gamble92 Posted 17 January Posted 17 January 8 hours ago, JimJams said: As if Fatawu had been offered to them. Will mean his agent but even so, here's us thinking Fatawu gave us a year because they'd helped him recover from the ACL. Probably naive to think there's any loyalty left. 1
Chelmofox Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 16 hours ago, Clever Fox said: A good Coach could turn him into a top player. I'm not sure anymore. If you watch the recent Sky Sports video, Jordan James calls it out pretty quickly. If you want it smashed top bins, Abdul will probably be able to do it. Want something that uses a bit of intricate skill - no chance. I imagine a lot of frustrating stuff goes on in training with him. I remember an interview with Ayew where he referred to Abdul doing 'Abdul things' and made mention that he can be frustrating. I don't think Fatawu has a football brain and i don't think that can be coached into him. Has has 3 or 4 outstanding tools at his disposal and if the stars align, he will be able to use one of them for a moment of magic. But we see him over using these and defenders work out how to counter them. He doesn't have the ability to read the game and do something different beyond his moments of magic. When needing to get stuck in and do the boring stuff, you see him giving the ball away cheaply time and time again. A good coach like Maresca can get the best out of those tools (although if you recall under Maresca most of those left foot shots were flying over the bar until the Bournemouth FA cup game), by coaching patterns of play that get the best out of those tools. But in a better side, more will be expected of him and I just dont think he's got the overall ability.
coolhandfox Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 12 minutes ago, Chelmofox said: I'm not sure anymore. If you watch the recent Sky Sports video, Jordan James calls it out pretty quickly. If you want it smashed top bins, Abdul will probably be able to do it. Want something that uses a bit of intricate skill - no chance. I imagine a lot of frustrating stuff goes on in training with him. I remember an interview with Ayew where he referred to Abdul doing 'Abdul things' and made mention that he can be frustrating. I don't think Fatawu has a football brain and i don't think that can be coached into him. Has has 3 or 4 outstanding tools at his disposal and if the stars align, he will be able to use one of them for a moment of magic. But we see him over using these and defenders work out how to counter them. He doesn't have the ability to read the game and do something different beyond his moments of magic. When needing to get stuck in and do the boring stuff, you see him giving the ball away cheaply time and time again. A good coach like Maresca can get the best out of those tools (although if you recall under Maresca most of those left foot shots were flying over the bar until the Bournemouth FA cup game), by coaching patterns of play that get the best out of those tools. But in a better side, more will be expected of him and I just dont think he's got the overall ability. He's 21 years old of course it can with experience and the right coaching. 4
Clever Fox Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 49 minutes ago, Chelmofox said: I'm not sure anymore. If you watch the recent Sky Sports video, Jordan James calls it out pretty quickly. If you want it smashed top bins, Abdul will probably be able to do it. Want something that uses a bit of intricate skill - no chance. I imagine a lot of frustrating stuff goes on in training with him. I remember an interview with Ayew where he referred to Abdul doing 'Abdul things' and made mention that he can be frustrating. I don't think Fatawu has a football brain and i don't think that can be coached into him. Has has 3 or 4 outstanding tools at his disposal and if the stars align, he will be able to use one of them for a moment of magic. But we see him over using these and defenders work out how to counter them. He doesn't have the ability to read the game and do something different beyond his moments of magic. When needing to get stuck in and do the boring stuff, you see him giving the ball away cheaply time and time again. A good coach like Maresca can get the best out of those tools (although if you recall under Maresca most of those left foot shots were flying over the bar until the Bournemouth FA cup game), by coaching patterns of play that get the best out of those tools. But in a better side, more will be expected of him and I just dont think he's got the overall ability. You can already see some improvement in him. He's learning that you don't have to beat everyone to get buy a defender. Somtimes a simple one two works better and creates more space. I'm not a fan of Marti, I think he's too weak, But I have seen improvement in both Mav and Fats becoming more team players and Marti deserves some credit for it. Fats is still very young and when the Penny drops as it will eventually, he'll get so much better for it.
Chelmofox Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 2 minutes ago, Clever Fox said: You can already see some improvement in him. He's learning that you don't have to beat everyone to get buy a defender. Somtimes a simple one two works better and creates more space. I'm not a fan of Marti, I think he's too weak, But I have seen improvement in both Mav and Fats becoming more team players and Marti deserves some credit for it. Fats is still very young and when the Penny drops as it will eventually, he'll get so much better for it. Interesting. I thought the general consensus on here was that Fatawu had regressed. I dont think that - i just think we expect more from him and he tries too hard.
Clever Fox Posted 18 January Posted 18 January 6 minutes ago, Chelmofox said: Interesting. I thought the general consensus on here was that Fatawu had regressed. I dont think that - i just think we expect more from him and he tries too hard. Your right, Too much is expected of him and as good as he is he's no Mahrez. But he's the only likeli creator we have at present. Mav is coming more into form again which should help the team. I'd like to see them switch wings during games too, if only to confuse the defenders. I laugh though when I hear many saying we are a Prem team. We're far from it. Look at Semenyo at Man City, and other prem players They are on a different level. I doubt Fat's will ever get that good. But Attitude and great Coaching is so important for young players.
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 18 January Popular Post Posted 18 January The reason why he will play at the highest level for a long period is his defensive ability for a flair player. We are a car crash at the minute so he looks anyhow. Put him in a structured team again where he has clear instructions on how to function and create overload where he gets time and space and he is devastating. Like many who criticised KDH here and he's gone on to iron out the poor decision making, Abdul will do the same and then some. 13
AjcW Posted 19 January Posted 19 January Another attacker injured for Bournemouth tonight, that's 5/6 out for them now.
gerblod Posted 20 January Posted 20 January On 29/12/2025 at 10:33, HighPeakFox said: Top tip - don't read the Daily Mail. The misanthropes guide to joy.
Pliskin Posted 20 January Posted 20 January On 18/01/2026 at 11:52, Chelmofox said: I'm not sure anymore. If you watch the recent Sky Sports video, Jordan James calls it out pretty quickly. If you want it smashed top bins, Abdul will probably be able to do it. Want something that uses a bit of intricate skill - no chance. I imagine a lot of frustrating stuff goes on in training with him. I remember an interview with Ayew where he referred to Abdul doing 'Abdul things' and made mention that he can be frustrating. I don't think Fatawu has a football brain and i don't think that can be coached into him. Has has 3 or 4 outstanding tools at his disposal and if the stars align, he will be able to use one of them for a moment of magic. But we see him over using these and defenders work out how to counter them. He doesn't have the ability to read the game and do something different beyond his moments of magic. When needing to get stuck in and do the boring stuff, you see him giving the ball away cheaply time and time again. A good coach like Maresca can get the best out of those tools (although if you recall under Maresca most of those left foot shots were flying over the bar until the Bournemouth FA cup game), by coaching patterns of play that get the best out of those tools. But in a better side, more will be expected of him and I just dont think he's got the overall ability. I respectfully don’t agree with this at all, Abdul has showcased some moments of utter class, I think it’s unfair to claim he hasn’t got a “football brain” when he’s being hung out to dry every week by his manager. Marti isolates the wingers, and expects them to be able to produce dispute being double, tripled up on. And he never ever addresses this, every week it’s exactly the same tactic. Abdul has all of the raw ingredients to be a generational talent, he’s got a wicked left foot, and something extremely rare which is sensational physicality giving him unrivalled explosive power and pace. Technically, I think he is excellent…. But, he’s young, he’s raw and he needs coaching. Enzo coached him, Marti isn’t, so naturally he will start taking things upon himself, making rash decisions leading to questionable performances and inconsistency. If he left for a team like Bournemouth, he would rather quickly look like the player he is destined to be. You can’t prosper in an environment like this, the current state of this club has bled into the team, a team that’s already severely lacking and on its arse, so it’s not really a match made in heaven. Abdul and James alone will be the two players who potentially prevent us from going down. 3
teblin Posted 20 January Posted 20 January https://ghanasoccernet.com/villarreal-cf-ready-to-cough-up-e30-million-to-sign-abdul-fatawu-issahaku-from-leicester-city?amp=1 Not the 1st time they have been linked I don't think.
Chelmofox Posted 20 January Posted 20 January 14 minutes ago, Pliskin said: I respectfully don’t agree with this at all, Abdul has showcased some moments of utter class, I think it’s unfair to claim he hasn’t got a “football brain” when he’s being hung out to dry every week by his manager. Marti isolates the wingers, and expects them to be able to produce dispute being double, tripled up on. And he never ever addresses this, every week it’s exactly the same tactic. Abdul has all of the raw ingredients to be a generational talent, he’s got a wicked left foot, and something extremely rare which is sensational physicality giving him unrivalled explosive power and pace. Technically, I think he is excellent…. But, he’s young, he’s raw and he needs coaching. Enzo coached him, Marti isn’t, so naturally he will start taking things upon himself, making rash decisions leading to questionable performances and inconsistency. If he left for a team like Bournemouth, he would rather quickly look like the player he is destined to be. You can’t prosper in an environment like this, the current state of this club has bled into the team, a team that’s already severely lacking and on its arse, so it’s not really a match made in heaven. Abdul and James alone will be the two players who potentially prevent us from going down. For the record - im not saying he isn't any good - he is clearly a great talent. I just not convinced anymore that he will go to the very top for a massive fee, which was the early prediction for him. I still think he will have a very good career in top flight football, and there will be many more exceptional moments for the highlights reel. He's mad as a box of frogs, so will always endear himself to fans on the pitch, even with some questionable Instagram content. I think 'being hung out to dry' is a poor excuse for bad overall performances from him. We are talking about him giving the ball away cheaply, terrible passing, very questionable decisions, and most certainly overusing his long range shots etc. Of course a good coach will get more out of him, although you have to remember under Maresca most of those shots were flying over the bar. There has to be some self discipine from him at this stage of his career. He's still the highlight of a visit to the KP, and fingers crossed there are more bangers to come.
TheGoldenGod Posted 21 January Posted 21 January Bournemouth going for someone else for £35m...most unsurprising thing ever for anyone with eyes....Fatawu is bob!
Haywood_6 Posted 21 January Posted 21 January He's capable of moments of brilliance but if 90% of the time you receive the ball you lose it and can't do the basics well - there's no chance a PL club will sign you? I'd be shocked if anyone pays 20 million plus after this season
Popular Post DAS Boot Posted 21 January Popular Post Posted 21 January (edited) Goals aside let's be honest, he's been absolute dogsh!t. Last night was quite unbelievable to watch and bar one good pass to Mavididi in the second half, he did more to hinder us and he's been like that for a while. Edited 21 January by DAS Boot 5
adejo92 Posted 21 January Posted 21 January He's going absolutely no where, unfortunately. He's sh!t. Teams won't be fooled by the odd moment of brilliance.
Fox92 Posted 21 January Posted 21 January He's always had the odd moment of brilliance, the type that turns up once every three games. Could never get my head around people hyping him up so much. That said, he needs a better manager to put an arm around him and actually coach him.
TommyK Posted 21 January Posted 21 January He's the short of player that if well coached ( remember he's still 21!) he could be sensational. I'm not sure he's being well coached right now.
CH1_Fox Posted 21 January Posted 21 January I think he’s looked really disinterested the last 3 games (despite the west brom goal) You usually get boundless enthusiasm from him, even if he is playing badly, but that looks like it has been sucked out of him. He’s been playing like he knows a move is coming 1
MPH Posted 21 January Posted 21 January (edited) 1 hour ago, TheGoldenGod said: Bournemouth going for someone else for £35m...most unsurprising thing ever for anyone with eyes....Fatawu is bob! Or our owners have, yet again, priced one of our players out of a move? The chances are, if they are going to for someone else at £35m, they are doing so because we asked for more than that for Fatawu. Edited 21 January by MPH
TheGoldenGod Posted 21 January Posted 21 January Just now, MPH said: Or our owners have, yet again, priced one of our players out of a move? The chances are, if they are going to for someone else at £35m, they are doing so because we asked for more than that for Fatawu. Nah he's just not that good but you keep defending him as you love to do!
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