Stevie Synex Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 3/4 more attacking players. So how does the conversation go between Sven and the prospective 3/4 attacking players:- "Well erm I would like you to come to Leicester City of course but you must understand that we already have similar players of your type at the Club plus the other three waiting outside that you passed as you walked into my office - I would say I can guarentee you atleast 5 first team appearances in the new season" On top of that how much money do you think the owners are prepared to invest in the Club? Sure, they have invested substantially to date and look to be prepared to invest more if the rumours surrounding Maynard are to be believed but 3/4 more attacking players - unrealistic in my opinion.
sbfox Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 I think we need to add some real class to that - hence why sven is targeting Maynard and Routledge. We need cover in all of those positions. I love Waggy, but I think he needs a loan to get his confidence back. Otherwise we need to add a bit more, I hope Nugent will come good and I think Schlupp could give us a real boost (he starts today, so lets see how he does). He never targeted (at least seriously) Routledge. And 3/4 new attacking players is completely unrealistic. Firstly, there aren't that many players out there for sale that are better than what we already have. Secondly, we don't need to replace all our attacking options, we just need ONE figurehead striker.
North-LondonFox Posted 23 July 2011 Author Posted 23 July 2011 If you know that why are you concerned enough to create a topic about it. No one's disagreeing that the attack could do with strengthening and creative players will always be welcomed. I'm not questioning your right to start a topic just confused as to why you are concerned about a task that you recognise is unfinished. I was concerned when the signings of Pansil and Ball looked like being confirmed and we seemed no closer to ressolving our issues up front. Similar to how Asenal fans feel when they sign yet another forward when their perception is they lack stronger players. It seems to have been a fairly successful thread allowing people to express their opinions - all be it largely contrary to my own. However, having coached and played football a lot, I often find myself diagreeing with others when I talk about how much more important the attacking side of the game is.
Wherethefoxhat? Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 I was concerned when the signings of Pansil and Ball looked like being confirmed and we seemed no closer to ressolving our issues up front. Similar to how Asenal fans feel when they sign yet another forward when their perception is they lack stronger players. It seems to have been a fairly successful thread allowing people to express their opinions - all be it largely contrary to my own. However, having coached and played football a lot, I often find myself diagreeing with others when I talk about how much more important the attacking side of the game is. http://www.thisislei...ail/story.html?
Callabinho Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 Are spree is being blown out of proportion, we spend £5 mil on one player and the world goes mad! Yes Matt mills was overpriced but the rest of the signings were pretty reasonable! It's just a select few still like to laugh at Sven and I think it's ludicrous! It won't be long before they photo shop him into bed with filbert....
googie Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 Are spree is being blown out of proportion, we spend £5 mil on one player and the world goes mad! Yes Matt mills was overpriced but the rest of the signings were pretty reasonable! It's just a select few still like to laugh at Sven and I think it's ludicrous! It won't be long before they photo shop him into bed with filbert.... Who is every1 saying Mills is overpriced? Trust Sven and lets see at the end of the season if he is or not.Sven dont seen like sum1 you can hold to ransom to me.(Naughton,Yak ect)I think you will find he's worth every penny.
Guest Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 It's like the Maynard thing. You pay extra to make sure you get the level you want. Mills will prove value for money short and long term. Potential Premier league captain for us. I really love the GK signing too
Guest Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 Can't be bothered to read the thread as it appears the title alone provides a response: I'm sure transfer policy is absolute in it's direction; it's transfer rumours which are aimless.
googie Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 Can't be bothered to read the thread as it appears the title alone provides a response: I'm sure transfer policy is absolute in it's direction; it's transfer rumours which are aimless. Sorry god. oh and very well done,you managed to post on a thread that you couldnt be bothered to read.Pure genius.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 My other minor concern is that we have some great youngsters in Schlupp, Moore and Parkes and if we simply have a massive squad then it will be very difficult for them to break through - however, if we had a sensible sized squad with top quality players this would be ideal for bringing youngsters through? Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't Schlupp played in every pre-season game? Certainly most of them. I'd say Sven gives players a chance if they're good enough.
Guest MattP Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 Who is every1 saying Mills is overpriced? Trust Sven and lets see at the end of the season if he is or not.Sven dont seen like sum1 you can hold to ransom to me.(Naughton,Yak ect)I think you will find he's worth every penny. He is overpriced, I dont think anyone will doubt that, any sort of fee like that for a player who hasnt played in the prem who isnt a teenager is a bit ridiculous. That said if we go up its probably worth the money. You also have to remember managers dont attach value to a player generally, they are usually working from a budget and they judge what they need from that. Sven might have been given £15 million, therefore as he picked up players like Pantsil, Konchesky very cheap, it leaves him open to splash a bit more than usual on others like Mills and possibly Maynard.
Guest MattP Posted 23 July 2011 Posted 23 July 2011 Correct me if I'm wrong, but hasn't Schlupp played in every pre-season game? Certainly most of them. I'd say Sven gives players a chance if they're good enough. Yes and also whilst he is a decent prospect it's clear he is no where near ready to be starting for us yet in a promotion challenging team. I think another year on loan would do him good.
Onions Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 He's the new Ashley Chambers. Great as a young lad, but will never materialize and in 3-4 years will be a nobody. We over-hype all our young players, but when was the last time we really made a star? Heskey.
Haydos Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 He's the new Ashley Chambers. Great as a young lad, but will never materialize and in 3-4 years will be a nobody. We over-hype all our young players, but when was the last time we really made a star? Heskey.
Guest Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 Sorry god. oh and very well done,you managed to post on a thread that you couldnt be bothered to read.Pure genius. You don't need to read the thread to answer the question. I simply made the assumption that the same kids espousing rumour as fact in the Maynard threads would be found here. Oh, and piss off.
padrico86 Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 I'm very excited about our new signings this summer and I don't want to complain at all, but does anyone else share my slight concern that the policy is starting to look a bit aimless? It just occured to me with the signing of Pantsil, Peltier, St Ledge. Konnechesky etc that we might be focussing more on quantity than quality? Perhaps we need one really exciting signing to really transform the side? It was just the other night when we started with Howard, Vass and Gally in the friiendly, it struck me that it would hardly be likely to strike fear into championship defences!! My other minor concern is that we have some great youngsters in Schlupp, Moore and Parkes and if we simply have a massive squad then it will be very difficult for them to break through - however, if we had a sensible sized squad with top quality players this would be ideal for bringing youngsters through? Anyway - I am genuinely not here to be negative - I am a big fan of Sven and very excited by the close season activity, but I had these nagging concerns so I thought i'd see what others think?
padrico86 Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 It's always gd to have competition for places keeps the players on there toes there guna know that if they are not playing to there best ability that there is sum1 breathing down there neck for a start,
Zed Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 If you think where the club was after the first few games of last season, with Sousa in charge? What has subsequently happened at the club in less than 12 months is nothing short of a miracle. Considering we are a championship club I think we have brought in the best players that we can. With the number of loan players we had at the end of last season it was inevitable that Sven had to bring in a number of players in this window. (And on that note Sven did exceptionally well to drag us out of the mess we were in and even gave us hope of making the play offs, with half a team of loan players). I thought 6 players minimum when the transfer window opened. But if one or two more come in then so be it. If we really really want to ensure we go up, then surely we have to invest in the squad heavily whilst we have a top class manager at the helm. Agreed some of the new signing are not everyone's cup of tea. However all of he new signings will add to the quality of the team. Lets not get ahead of ourselves and start worrying about the quality of this or that player, and we should have brought him in instead of so and so.
Les-TA-Jon Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 I think the other really impressive part of our transfer policy so far has been it's sensibility and sustainability. I thought that we'd be signing lots of "good and proven PL" players for inflated prices. And that some would be a bit too old (ala Yak at (28? and Kamara at 30?) Instead we've signed lots of proven championship players. But as I said - most importantly we've signed in a sustainable manner - young promising players with resale values and those that are a bit older have been signed on free anyway.
Raw Dykes Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 It's always gd to have competition for places keeps the players on there toes there guna know that if they are not playing to there best ability that there is sum1 breathing down there neck for a start, Absolutely. Also, players pick up injuries, suspensions and get tired if they play too many games in a short period of time. If you have 2 good players for each position (which I think we've very nearly got now) then you can get through most injuries, suspensions and fixture list congestions without any problems. There are 46 league games to play for certain, then add to that league cup matches, FA cup matches, and possibly playoff matches - that's a lot of games. A big squad is a huge advantage in this division.
accessory Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 Absolutely. Also, players pick up injuries, suspensions and get tired if they play too many games in a short period of time. If you have 2 good players for each position (which I think we've very nearly got now) then you can get through most injuries, suspensions and fixture list congestions without any problems. There are 46 league games to play for certain, then add to that league cup matches, FA cup matches, and possibly playoff matches - that's a lot of games. A big squad is a huge advantage in this division. It is at the moment - but when the salary cap comes in next year and the TV revenue is cut, things will be a little trickier. Let's hope we're in the Premier by then so those factors become irrelevant.
Wymsey Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 I think the other really impressive part of our transfer policy so far has been it's sensibility and sustainability. I may disagree here when he were supposed to sign that African left-back. His agent was unhappy with the club saying we messed the player about during the negotiations
North-LondonFox Posted 24 July 2011 Author Posted 24 July 2011 It's always gd to have competition for places keeps the players on there toes there guna know that if they are not playing to there best ability that there is sum1 breathing down there neck for a start, That is definitely true, so long as you can keep the whole squad happy. I imagine that having a load of disgruntled players around who aren't getting a game could be a problem if there are big egos/complex chracteres involved!
ithuriel Posted 24 July 2011 Posted 24 July 2011 Like players never mess clubs around to get the best deals Svens playing hardball and know's how players and their agents work and is obviously playing the transfer game better than some of them.
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