kingfox Posted 30 June 2021 Share Posted 30 June 2021 @Deeg67 @Grebfromgrebland @don_danbury I guess you three have missed all of Italy’s games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deeg67 Posted 30 June 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 30 June 2021 36 minutes ago, kingfox said: @Deeg67 @Grebfromgrebland @don_danbury I guess you three have missed all of Italy’s games? The Euros are a poor means to judge a player's potential impact. Players are exhausted and have had little time to play as a unit. I'll take multiple years of big production in Serie A over that as a leading indicator. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 20 minutes ago, Deeg67 said: Players are exhausted and have had little time to play as a unit. Ah, that excuse. He’s been a consistent scorer in Serie A for a good number of years, surprised nobody has come in for him sooner if he’s meant to be that good. Now I’ve slagged him off, he’ll either have a belter against Belgium or Mancini will rightfully drop him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HybridFox Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 2 hours ago, Steve Earle said: Best Italian in Leicester? San Carlo? Any other contenders? Asking for a friend. Mono Vita 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guest Posted 1 July 2021 Popular Post Share Posted 1 July 2021 21 minutes ago, kingfox said: Ah, that excuse. He’s been a consistent scorer in Serie A for a good number of years, surprised nobody has come in for him sooner if he’s meant to be that good. Now I’ve slagged him off, he’ll either have a belter against Belgium or Mancini will rightfully drop him. It's not an excuse, more a simple and common-sense explanation for why plenty of very good footballers like Tielemans and Kane have been looking ordinary at best so far off the back of good seasons for their clubs. Judging players solely on their performances in international tournaments isn't a great idea at the best of times, especially not now. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 12 minutes ago, Guest said: It's not an excuse, more a simple and common-sense explanation for why plenty of very good footballers like Tielemans and Kane have been looking ordinary at best so far off the back of good seasons for their clubs. Judging players solely on their performances in international tournaments isn't a great idea at the best of times, especially not now. Best not go for Damsgaard instead then, that lad has probably peaked at the Euros like Kapustka. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_77 Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 53 minutes ago, kingfox said: Ah, that excuse. He’s been a consistent scorer in Serie A for a good number of years, surprised nobody has come in for him sooner if he’s meant to be that good. Now I’ve slagged him off, he’ll either have a belter against Belgium or Mancini will rightfully drop him. Football is littered with examples of why international tournaments are stupid reasons to buy or pass on a player and lead to clubs getting ripped off in the market. That Kapushtka guy was a helluva a buy for us, though. This guy has played for Italy at every level and was co-owned by Juventus for years. He’s a baller. Fact. It’s funny, some demand loyalty from our current players but turn their noses at other clubs’ players showing that same commitment. Berardi has helped Sassuolo achieve some pretty remarkable things during his time there, kudos to him for not jumping ship the second he had a chance to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glebe_sydneyfox Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 14 minutes ago, The_77 said: Football is littered with examples of why international tournaments are stupid reasons to buy or pass on a player and lead to clubs getting ripped off in the market. See one Ahmed Musa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 25 minutes ago, The_77 said: Football is littered with examples of why international tournaments are stupid reasons to buy or pass on a player and lead to clubs getting ripped off in the market. That Kapushtka guy was a helluva a buy for us, though. This guy has played for Italy at every level and was co-owned by Juventus for years. He’s a baller. Fact. It’s funny, some demand loyalty from our current players but turn their noses at other clubs’ players showing that same commitment. Berardi has helped Sassuolo achieve some pretty remarkable things during his time there, kudos to him for not jumping ship the second he had a chance to go. I think the Euros is a great indication. Mbappe for example has proved that he is a poor man’s Iheanacho. But us Leicester fans knew that already. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_77 Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 10 minutes ago, kingfox said: I think the Euros is a great indication. Mbappe for example has proved that he is a poor man’s Iheanacho. But us Leicester fans knew that already. Hahaha. Well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Fox Fan Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 2 minutes ago, The_77 said: Hahaha. Well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domsdad Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 7 hours ago, Steve Earle said: Best Italian in Leicester? San Carlo? Any other contenders? Asking for a friend. Ferraris in Quorn, no contest 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox85 Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 9 hours ago, chapero82 said: Is he a billionaire though? wouldn’t Vichai’s wife now be the owner of all the money etc No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox85 Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 9 hours ago, Dahnsouff said: Strange time to do it with COVID and all, not like FFP has been put on pause or anything… Best time to do it as market be slightly less than usual 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Earle Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Guest said: It's not an excuse, more a simple and common-sense explanation for why plenty of very good footballers like Tielemans and Kane have been looking ordinary at best so far off the back of good seasons for their clubs. Judging players solely on their performances in international tournaments isn't a great idea at the best of times, especially not now. See Ahmed Musa for example . Aah sorry, already done. Take it as my contribution to 100 pages Edited 1 July 2021 by Steve Earle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iran Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 Unpopular opinion, but I wouldn't be opposed to see the club going in for Dan James given we were/are linked to him in this transfer window (now whether that would be on a loan or such). I understand there are some deficiencies in his footballing abilities, specifically in his dribbling, finishing, and ability to find space as a winger to creates chances. With that said, he does have some great proficiencies about him as well, such as his movement, speed/stamina, crossing abilities, high work-rate, etc... Dan James is still very young, coachable with lots of potential and under Brendan Rodgers, I believe he can transform into a proper player. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heymister2015 Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 4 minutes ago, Iran said: Unpopular opinion, but I wouldn't be opposed to see the club going in for Dan James given we were/are linked to him in this transfer window (now whether that would be on a loan or such). I understand there are some deficiencies in his footballing abilities, specifically in his dribbling, finishing, and ability to find space as a winger to creates chances. With that said, he does have some great proficiencies about him as well, such as his movement, speed/stamina, crossing abilities, high work-rate, etc... Dan James is still very young, coachable with lots of potential and under Brendan Rodgers, I believe he can transform into a proper player. One problem with Dan James! He’s crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastik Man Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 3 minutes ago, Heymister2015 said: One problem with Dan James! He’s crap Nuanced! 🤣 🤣 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les-tah Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 Sounds like this guy can play wide of a 3 up front or a winger in a 4.. gives us flexibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 7 hours ago, kingfox said: Ah, that excuse. He’s been a consistent scorer in Serie A for a good number of years, surprised nobody has come in for him sooner if he’s meant to be that good. Now I’ve slagged him off, he’ll either have a belter against Belgium or Mancini will rightfully drop him. Teams have regularly come for him and he's previously said he didn't want to leave Sassuolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 38 minutes ago, Iran said: Unpopular opinion, but I wouldn't be opposed to see the club going in for Dan James given we were/are linked to him in this transfer window (now whether that would be on a loan or such). I understand there are some deficiencies in his footballing abilities, specifically in his dribbling, finishing, and ability to find space as a winger to creates chances. With that said, he does have some great proficiencies about him as well, such as his movement, speed/stamina, crossing abilities, high work-rate, etc... Dan James is still very young, coachable with lots of potential and under Brendan Rodgers, I believe he can transform into a proper player. Wouldn't surprise me either 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 Just now, Ric Flair said: Teams have regularly come for him and he's previously said he didn't want to leave Sassuolo He’ll get homesick after a month then. A 26 soon to be 27 year old from Serie A for 30-40 million, isn’t the kind of profile we usually go after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 There manager has left to go to the Ukrainian league, I think this one is likely I just have a feeling we will get him. Maybe he feels like a new challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 17 minutes ago, kingfox said: He’ll get homesick after a month then. A 26 soon to be 27 year old from Serie A for 30-40 million, isn’t the kind of profile we usually go after. Yeah it's the only concern I have with him. Italian players have a reputation for not doing well in the PL, which is true but the established ones actually tend to do well. I'd be surprised if we properly go for him, Madueke at £20m just seems so appealing and it's always a bonus to pick up young English talented players given the demand for them if they perform in the Prem. Personally I think it'll be Dan James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeg67 Posted 1 July 2021 Share Posted 1 July 2021 8 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Yeah it's the only concern I have with him. Italian players have a reputation for not doing well in the PL, which is true but the established ones actually tend to do well. I'd be surprised if we properly go for him, Madueke at £20m just seems so appealing and it's always a bonus to pick up young English talented players given the demand for them if they perform in the Prem. Personally I think it'll be Dan James. If could be nobody. That’s already been our approach to the black hole at RW more than once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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