Maddison

[The_77]

On 18/05/2022 at 02:46, ScrumpyJack said:

Deffo have been guilty of slating Maddison but he has shown a massive maturity in his game this season and has been doing some tidy pressing off the ball.

 

G’warn #Laddison, still not getting any of your Boohoo Man garms though lad x

It’s 2022, how hasn’t “Laddison” become a thing by now? 😂

[Tanya]

I'm not sure we can afford to lose Youri and Maddison in the same window. 

[Guest Col city fan]

5 hours ago, Tanya said:

I'm not sure we can afford to lose Youri and Maddison in the same window. 

No, I agree. Tuchel must have looked at players like Maddison and Fofana last night and saw that they were our stand out players in a team that was on the back foot nearly all game. When players like that can shine in a team under pressure, he’d be thinking how good they’d look in a confident, dynamic, ‘top’ team.

Same with Youri.. we know when he’s playing in a side that’s controlling games, he shines and stands out.

Maddison would grace any side in the Prem on current form. 
He’s got that thing that Guardiola loves…that movement that changes defence to attack with one quick turn. And of course, he can score goals too. Compared to how he was for the first half of the season, he looks a completely different player. But we know he was suffering from that hip injury at that point. 

The summer transfer window could be very interesting this year.

[Jon the Hat]

7 hours ago, gurru991 said:

I just hoping that Gareth Southgate recognizes how well Madders is playing/

Preferably after he signs a new contract.

[Sampson]

11 Premier League goals in a season for a non-striker who doesn’t take penalties is prettty great.

 

That’s level with Ulloa and Dickov’s best PL scoring season for us and better than Heskey’s, Okazaki’s or Marshall’s for example. Who are all cult heroes for us.

 

And the 17 in all competitions is actually only behind Vardy and Mahrez in the PL era and if he scores vs Saints he’ll equal Mahrez’ best scoring season even.

Edited 20 May 2022 by Sampson

[Sir Shep]

So realistically do to think he will stay/want to stay with us not playing in Europe next season? Personally I think we may have to fight to keep him but I hope I'm wrong of cause. 

[ClaphamFox]

2 minutes ago, Sir Shep said:

So realistically do to think he will stay/want to stay with us not playing in Europe next season? Personally I think we may have to fight to keep him but I hope I'm wrong of cause. 

Losing one creative midfielder this summer might be regarded as a misfortune; losing two would look like carelessness.

[An Sionnach]

9 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said:

Losing one creative midfielder this summer might be regarded as a misfortune; losing two would look like carelessness.

He is contracted, he can't just leave but there is no indication he wants to. His agent might be pushing for an improved contract mind you. He earns less than Vardy and Schmeichel which cannot be sustained.

[lgfualol]

Has really stepped up over the last months and is in some ridiculous form. Hope he goes for a new contract as he'll be a (or THE) key player next season.

[RowlattsFox]

He's great but needs to be higher up the pitch more often. Only attacking player we have who seems capable of controlling a football. 

[Ric Flair]

He is entering a band of players that are the best in this league, he is that good. Stunning season from him, he's carried us so much at times. Love him.

[StanSP]

He embodies the reason you have to give players time sometimes and be patient with them. 

 

A few seasons ago he lacked the consistency and form some expected. Injury prone and perhaps adjusting to the physical and dynamic nature of the PL. 

 

Now, you have a 25 year old approaching his peak and we are reaping the rewards. A stellar season and glad to have witnessed it. 

 

The great thing? He could be even better next season... 

[filbertway]

Him and Bowen should be starting the next England game. No other players in their positions are coming close to them in terms of performance levels.

 

This is the first time we've seen him put together more than a couple of months of good form together. For the love of god James, don't let it dip over the summer

 

 

I've always said the ability is there, the battle for Maddison has always been in his head. He's never looked like having that elite mentality and drive to be the best he can every game. Coming into his mid 20's now he's probably realising that he's got to be at it every week, he can't just coast on his unbelievable talent.

 

One thing I've always loved are his interviews, he actually speaks like a normal person rather than a dumb dumb media trained robot. Whether it's with us or another club, he's destined to go to the top if he keeps grafting and injury free.

 

All that being said, if someone came in and offered us 70+ million, I think I'd take it. Purely so we can keep the conveyor belt turning. We've got to back ourselves to keep picking up talented players or this will be a very short-lived period of success for us.

[An Sionnach]

Just now, filbertway said:

Him and Bowen should be starting the next England game. No other players in their positions are coming close to them in terms of performance levels.

 

This is the first time we've seen him put together more than a couple of months of good form together. For the love of god James, don't let it dip over the summer

 

 

I've always said the ability is there, the battle for Maddison has always been in his head. He's never looked like having that elite mentality and drive to be the best he can every game. Coming into his mid 20's now he's probably realising that he's got to be at it every week, he can't just coast on his unbelievable talent.

 

One thing I've always loved are his interviews, he actually speaks like a normal person rather than a dumb dumb media trained robot. Whether it's with us or another club, he's destined to go to the top if he keeps grafting and injury free.

 

All that being said, if someone came in and offered us 70+ million, I think I'd take it. Purely so we can keep the conveyor belt turning. We've got to back ourselves to keep picking up talented players or this will be a very short-lived period of success for us.

It doesn't matter who we pick up , without Vardy, Maddison, Evans and  an in form Tielemans , we are looking at a cliff edge. Nobody is irreplaceable but transitions are usually painful.

[Dan LCFC]

I was a heavy critic of Maddison at the start of the season and I still think it was an error to keep playing him if he was supposed to have been injured, but he's really stepped it up a level this season. He's become one of our top goal threats.

[Ric Flair]

Southgate simply cannot ignore him now, especially given how poor other English midfielders have done in 2022 compared to him.

[RobHawk]

7 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Southgate simply cannot ignore him now, especially given how poor other English midfielders have done in 2022 compared to him.

Wanna bet? 🤣 Southgate had zero interest in picking madders

[Steve_Guppy_Left_Foot]

Fair play to him I was critical when I thought it was warranted and I'll happily sing his praises as he's been in such good form for a sustained period of time. The madison we've had this season is such a huge asset. Long may it continue. 

[Paninistickers]

Why don't keep reading  comments about madders' head/attitude? 

 

Is it possible his 'head' has always been right and just fans sway their opinion of him depending on his performances? 

 

A few boozy holiday photos with birds in mykonos, lads night at the darts and silly expensive clothes isn't an indicator to me of a bad attitude. Sounded then (and still sounds now) reassuringly normal.to me

[Bert]

22 minutes ago, Paninistickers said:

Why don't keep reading  comments about madders' head/attitude? 

 

Is it possible his 'head' has always been right and just fans sway their opinion of him depending on his performances? 

 

A few boozy holiday photos with birds in mykonos, lads night at the darts and silly expensive clothes isn't an indicator to me of a bad attitude. Sounded then (and still sounds now) reassuringly normal.to me

The shit storm came when he went the casino and the media jumped on it and made him out to be someone he isn’t. There’s not one footballer, especially in the prem that hasn’t or doesn’t do everything that he’s done regarding clothes, holidays and lads nights. It’s a normal thing to do. 
 

There’s a clip of Haaland off his bonce in a club in a Dortmund tracksuit doing the rounds at the minute yet everyone’s loving it. Imagine if that was over here?

 

All it takes is one bad portrayal in the media, especially in England and your card is marked. 
 

Don’t think we’ve ever had someone come across as well as him in interviews, his performances this season have been the Maddison that we all thought we were getting. It’s been great to see especially after a bumpy ride, but I think part of that was down to the hype around his potential. But I’m so glad he’s put that potential into his performances now. 
 

It’ll be an absolute disgrace if he’s not back in the England squad for the Nations league games. 

[bridport007]

We should build the team around Madders, KDH, and Wes.. Wes should be #1 priority.. He will be one of the best CB's in the world.

We'd of been in Europe this season if he wasn't injured I reckon, I will always wish sh*t on Villarreal for that..

Madders ha been brilliant since he sorted his head out. Something was wrong with him Was it him not making the England squad? Becoming a Dad? The lack of sh*t clothes/accessories ? Whatever it was that was doing his head in? seemed to lift half way through the season, and he was brilliant, smiling, and enjoying his football.

He seems to be working harder too?

Chuck the checkbook at the 3 of them, and fill the gaps!

[SafewayFox]

20 hours ago, filbertway said:

Him and Bowen should be starting the next England game. No other players in their positions are coming close to them in terms of performance levels.

 

This is the first time we've seen him put together more than a couple of months of good form together. For the love of god James, don't let it dip over the summer

 

 

I've always said the ability is there, the battle for Maddison has always been in his head. He's never looked like having that elite mentality and drive to be the best he can every game. Coming into his mid 20's now he's probably realising that he's got to be at it every week, he can't just coast on his unbelievable talent.

 

One thing I've always loved are his interviews, he actually speaks like a normal person rather than a dumb dumb media trained robot. Whether it's with us or another club, he's destined to go to the top if he keeps grafting and injury free.

 

All that being said, if someone came in and offered us 70+ million, I think I'd take it. Purely so we can keep the conveyor belt turning. We've got to back ourselves to keep picking up talented players or this will be a very short-lived period of success for us.

Whilst I totally agree mate.

 

Mount’s numbers this season have been class.

 

I read someone stating it’s ESR and Grealish’s spots that should be under threat.

 

 

[Grebfromgrebland]

Madison has done everything that Southgate has asked him to do. Increased his numbers, played not as a 10 and works hard defensively. 

 

If Madison didn't at least make the squad you can say it's personal.  Which is fine too as it's the managers choice.

[Dan LCFC]

16 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

Southgate simply cannot ignore him now, especially given how poor other English midfielders have done in 2022 compared to him.

He'll find a way.

[Buzzell]

Literally need to build the squad around him. I’ve always said the squad plays well when he plays well. He’s so instrumental to the way we play. I hope we keep him here for years to come.