TrentFox Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 5 minutes ago, Tom12345 said: Agree. He deserves respect at the least and should not be out of any team’s first team roster completely. He is 29. He has given his best years to us only to be mistreated. So I also hope for his sake he goes somewhere that he can get first team football. Not trying to be contrary, but “given us his best years” is a bit strong? It’s not like he’s a nurse risking his life to treat some moron who’s caught Covid because he thinks it’s all a conspiracy. He’s been injured a lot of the time, but has still been handsomely rewarded with the kind of earnings most people can only dream of. Contracts work two ways. When he was injured, I’m sure he was delighted we were paying him for those ‘best years’. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StriderHiryu Posted 10 April 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 10 April 2022 He’s better than Ndidi when we play 433. Ndidi is better in 4141 / 4231. We should extend his contract and play him more often IMO. He’s a good player. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claridge Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 Much better than Ndidi when we are playing well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom12345 Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, TrentFox said: Not trying to be contrary, but “given us his best years” is a bit strong? It’s not like he’s a nurse risking his life to treat some moron who’s caught Covid because he thinks it’s all a conspiracy. He’s been injured a lot of the time, but has still been handsomely rewarded with the kind of earnings most people can only dream of. Contracts work two ways. When he was injured, I’m sure he was delighted we were paying him for those ‘best years’. Ricardo has been injured a lot recently as well. Ndidi is also injured. And oh mine Evans has been injured a lot as well. They do not come back into the reserves, or as a result be not registered for the team roster. By your logic, they should count themselves lucky to be earning a paycheck let alone be straight back into the first team. So I am not sure of your argument there. The fact is he is way underappreciated. As for “his best years”, for a midfielder like him, he should really be at his best and be playing regular football between 26-30. He spent much of that with us. If he was not in the Cameroon national team, had an awesome tournament and was the African Cup Champion, he may well have been forgotten completely even as of now. Edited 10 April 2022 by Tom12345 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_rule1978 Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 The guy is calm on the ball, I like him a lot and he should see more game time 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarriedaLeicesterGirl Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 37 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: He’s better than Ndidi when we play 433. Ndidi is better in 4141 / 4231. We should extend his contract and play him more often IMO. He’s a good player. If Rodgers decides he wants him, I can't imagine he'd get a better contract anywhere else. The question is: Will he be willing to drop a fit N'didi in a formation where Mendy is better? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispinLA in Texas Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 (edited) He was very good today Edited 10 April 2022 by CrispinLA in Texas 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SO1 Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 29 minutes ago, Claridge said: Much better than Ndidi when we are playing well Winning the ball or controlling the ball? We need a player who can do both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 Interesting quandary as Papy seems a little more press resistant and is certainly a better passer, but Wilf’s height is very useful and he covers the ground much better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfox Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 Sign him up on a longer deal…. He’s a quality player and, in fairness to Rodgers, he’s backed him and (I suspect?) regrets not having him in the euro squad…. We missed his tidy efficiency last Thursday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 1 hour ago, Tom12345 said: Ricardo has been injured a lot recently as well. Ndidi is also injured. And oh mine Evans has been injured a lot as well. They do not come back into the reserves, or as a result be not registered for the team roster. By your logic, they should count themselves lucky to be earning a paycheck let alone be straight back into the first team. So I am not sure of your argument there. The fact is he is way underappreciated. As for “his best years”, for a midfielder like him, he should really be at his best and be playing regular football between 26-30. He spent much of that with us. If he was not in the Cameroon national team, had an awesome tournament and was the African Cup Champion, he may well have been forgotten completely even as of now. They come back into the team as we don’t have anyone better in their positions. Mendy is good. But Wilf is better. Elite sport is a tough place. Sentiment doesn’t come into it. Players know the rules of the game and accept the rewards and the risks. 🤷 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worth_the_wait Posted 10 April 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 10 April 2022 1 hour ago, CrispinLA in Texas said: He was very good today I don't think he put a foot wrong today. I honestly can't rememeber a single misplaced pass from him. and usually, everyone, does at least one stupid thing per game. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HighPeakFox Posted 10 April 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 10 April 2022 2 hours ago, Tom12345 said: Ricardo has been injured a lot recently as well. Ndidi is also injured. And oh mine Evans has been injured a lot as well. They do not come back into the reserves, or as a result be not registered for the team roster. By your logic, they should count themselves lucky to be earning a paycheck let alone be straight back into the first team. So I am not sure of your argument there. The fact is he is way underappreciated. As for “his best years”, for a midfielder like him, he should really be at his best and be playing regular football between 26-30. He spent much of that with us. If he was not in the Cameroon national team, had an awesome tournament and was the African Cup Champion, he may well have been forgotten completely even as of now. He wasn't in the Cameroon national team, Tom... 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post funkyrobot Posted 10 April 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 10 April 2022 Great player, his lack of game time is because of Ndidi outrageous stats for tackles and winning the ball. It has blinded more than one manager about the qualities Mendy has as an alternative pivot option. Great on the ball, with a good range of passes and a more subtle game that suits us when we have more possession. Should’ve been in the prem squad from the start and should’ve been in the European squads. I’m presuming he’s going to leave because of the way he’s been utilised, omitted from squads etc. Shame as he’s currently way better than Choudhury and Soumare. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoneticerror Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 Enjoyed his last few appearances. More minutes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paninistickers Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 It took a long time for us fans to warm to him, mainly after that injury hit first season and a second away at Nice on loan. But I hope he knows, that, in the end and longer than it should've took, he was liked, appreciated and rated by supporters He's been shat on big time with his PL and EL squad omissions. But carries himself really well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claridge Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 2 hours ago, SO1 said: Winning the ball or controlling the ball? We need a player who can do both. Mendy can wilf cant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 I've been quite a critic of Mendy but do think he's done well in recent games when called upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 2 hours ago, Tom12345 said: Ricardo has been injured a lot recently as well. Ndidi is also injured. And oh mine Evans has been injured a lot as well. They do not come back into the reserves, or as a result be not registered for the team roster. By your logic, they should count themselves lucky to be earning a paycheck let alone be straight back into the first team. So I am not sure of your argument there. The fact is he is way underappreciated. As for “his best years”, for a midfielder like him, he should really be at his best and be playing regular football between 26-30. He spent much of that with us. If he was not in the Cameroon national team, had an awesome tournament and was the African Cup Champion, he may well have been forgotten completely even as of now. Senegal 🇸🇳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniFox21 Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 Not a criticism, but he runs straight off the pitch at FT, rarely applauds the crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 3 hours ago, Tom12345 said: Unfortunately he is in Rodgers’ blind spot and as soon as Ndidi is back, Mendy would be in the reserves again. I won’t be surprised if Mendy is sold this summer. ....I would hazard a guess that Ndidi would be the one sold and even if we do not keep Mendy, a like minded player will be brought in!!! If Rodgers is going to rebuild, then he has to break up this team to get the players that suits the way he wants to play. He has spent time trying to shape Ndidi into a role he wants him to play, it has not worked and Ndidi has struggled along with the team. It would make sense for Rodgers to take the money and invest in a player suitable to the clubs' needs. I have just watched Club Brugge tonight (keeping an eye on De Ketelaere, he had a goal disallowed), they have a Centre Back called Nsoki who is terrific control on the ball, never panics in defence and dribbles his way out of tight situations. It is a big difference when instead of hoofing the ball out you can play your way out to beat the press. Just like Ndidi and Mendy the ability on the ball make you a far better fit for the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdb Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 Get a contract sorted. No brainer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 57 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said: He wasn't in the Cameroon national team, Tom... You use of language is becoming increasingly efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritwalker Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 3 hours ago, ARTY_FOX said: Had a fantastic game. Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 10 April 2022 Share Posted 10 April 2022 It’s crazy that he started the season as our third choice DM and now he’s bossing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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