Iheanacho

[FoxInTheBirstallBox]

3 hours ago, Kevin Russell said:

Do you have anything to say about this mate? Do you genuinely believe Kel is piss poor?

Well its only been two games, and it's taken him nearly 5 years.... But let's hope I'm incredibly wrong here and he's going to keep this up, he has been excellent these past two games 

[westernpark]

Just now, FoxInTheBirstallBox said:

Well its only been two games, and it's taken him nearly 5 years.... But let's hope I'm incredibly wrong here and he's going to keep this up, he has been excellent these past two games 

Well it’s not been just two games. Saved our season in 2021. The season before he was excellent in his sporadic appearances.

[indierich06]

Full on love this man, such a great attitude and so happy to see his hard work finally paying off. 

 

Still think there are roles for Daka and Vardy in this new-look side, but Kel should be leading the line for us from now on.

[Kevin Russell]

5 minutes ago, FoxInTheBirstallBox said:

Well its only been two games, and it's taken him nearly 5 years.... But let's hope I'm incredibly wrong here and he's going to keep this up, he has been excellent these past two games 

Let’s just settle for the fact he’s not piss poor. He’s been given the chance that his performances have deserved and he’s delivered. Long May it continue!

[honeybradger]

It's good that Rodgers has finally given Iheanacho a spot in the first XI and it is commendable to accept when you're wrong and make a change. 

 

Let's not re write history and try and pretend that it was not a mistake to underplay one of our best players for 1.5 seasons after he won us a trophy. For those who say it was down to the system, iheanacho was underplayed not only in the league but in European and national cup competition as well. When you have this quality and the manager doesnt give you a proper run against weak opposition it's clearly not about a system but simply unfair treatment.

[Fox92]

I never understood how Daka was getting in over Kelechi. He is twice the player Daka is. The composure for the third goal was unbelievable.

[kyleolly]

That goal and celebration was something else love him 

[Arriba Los Zorros]

3 hours ago, Sharpe's Fox said:

Fact is as soon as Brendan got the players (as requested for 12 months) to play Kel he didn't hesitate to put him in the eleven. The rubbish about him "hating" Ihaenacho has always been hyperbole. Brendans man management has been part of the reason Kel has been able to hit the ground running.

Normally agree with you but this is bollocks. Brendan hasn't wanted to play Kel because he is 'lazy' (in his eyes) and a maverick who won't always follow the system. 

 

His hand has been forced now because Daka is so shit and Vardy is past it so Kel is playing by default and thank god he is. Brilliant player and so extemeley likeable. 

[Tuna]

Great goal!

[Maybes]

Bloke is an output machine. His figures are unreal. 
 

Granted sometimes you don’t know what you’re gonna get with him but that unpredictability makes him difficult to play against too. 
 

Excellent couple of displays.

[Mendi]

Great today

[StanSP]

47 minutes ago, Arriba Los Zorros said:

Brendan hasn't wanted to play Kel because he is 'lazy' (in his eyes) and a maverick who won't always follow the system. 

Where has he said this? 

[Captain...]

46 minutes ago, Arriba Los Zorros said:

Normally agree with you but this is bollocks. Brendan hasn't wanted to play Kel because he is 'lazy' (in his eyes) and a maverick who won't always follow the system. 

 

His hand has been forced now because Daka is so shit and Vardy is past it so Kel is playing by default and thank god he is. Brilliant player and so extemeley likeable. 

Brendan made a comment that now we've got Tete we can play a player either side of Nacho so he can play him. I'm not sure why he couldn't before, maybe it was a pace thing or the balance, but Rodgers wants to play Nacho in a 3. When he was on good form last season it meant Vardy was forced out wide playing provider. Rightly or wrongly it was a tactical thing and the pursuit of a RW was to find a way to accommodate Nacho.

[sm1]

1 hour ago, Arriba Los Zorros said:

Normally agree with you but this is bollocks. Brendan hasn't wanted to play Kel because he is 'lazy' (in his eyes) and a maverick who won't always follow the system. 

 

His hand has been forced now because Daka is so shit and Vardy is past it so Kel is playing by default and thank god he is. Brilliant player and so extemeley likeable. 

Spot on. After 20 games of persisting with Vardy and Daka, we were 1pt above the relegation zone with both scoring a grand total of 4 goals between them. Nacho was his last throw of the dice and thankfully it worked. I remember a few seasons ago, Kel had a rare start and played pretty well. When asked about him post match, Rodgers proceeded to talk about how he lost possession too easily, ignoring his good parts and only highlighting his negative ones. I thought he was being unnecessarily disrespectful and vindictive. As much as I don't like it, Kel is only 1or 2 poor performances away from being benched again by Rodgers.

Edited 12 February 2023 by sm1

[Stevosevic]

So important we get him on a new deal or he’ll walk on a free in 18 months…

[tom27111]

Realistically, he was always going to be the heir to Vardy's throne.

 

There will never be another Vardy. Ever.

 

No team can rely on finding a replacement for a player like that.

 

Iheanacho is a wonderful striker. A wonderful footballer.

 

Teams evolve and change playing styles.

 

Keli should be our main man for the next 3 or 4 years, then we evolve again.

 

And whilst Vardy is our GOAT, Iheanacho can be as good if we learn how to use him.

 

I also thought it was great to see their embrace as the subs were made, seemed like a real respect and friendship between them both.

[cruzFOX]

What a guy! 

[Clt1900]

Excellent game by Nachoman

 

 

[marbles]

4 hours ago, StanSP said:

Where has he said this? 

Come on man.  You know its the FT way!

1. Make up some sh!t

2. Post it as if it’s fact

3. Ignore any requests for clarification

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 12 February 2023 by marbles

[Dan LCFC]

Better late than never. The bloke is quality.

[Bptiger]

I thought we only made 3 signings , but that new centre forward we got in is brilliant 🤪

[foxes_rule1978]

Yo, I’m cool just love you 

[Nalis]

Surprised he wasnt pushing for a move before now to be honest. Probably the most hard done by player in the squad in terms of playing time. Our current system is working wonders for him and long may it continue.

[volpeazzurro]

13 hours ago, RobHawk said:

I know you love your tactics and I've not seen the last two games, so tell me...

 

Is it any coincidence that nacho has been starting since Tete came in. 

 

One of the huge problems with nacho was he would often drop deep and we would effectively have no one up top and he'd often be in a similar space to madders. 

 

I'm thinking that tactically, having 2 flying wingers allows him to drop deep and link the play. It's giving defences much more to deal with, whereas before Barnes was our only outlet and would get isolated and double teamed. I've only seen quick highlights of last week so maybe wrong.

 

My wondering is, is the reason nacho struggled for game time until now more because we didn't have the players to fully utilise nachos strengths rather than the common idea that Brendan doesn't like him. 

Possibly, but, if playing a 433 formation, the two outer players don't necessarily have to be 'flying wingers' getting chalk on their boots, different teams have used the formation in different ways. 

 

If Iheanacho or any other striker either drops deep as you put it or isn't suited to a lone striker role, why persist with that role? Why not play a system which best suits the talents of the players you've actually got?

 

Daka for example has played on the right of a three before at Salzburg successfully. 

 

Didn't Iheanacho also get his 12 goals in less than half a season with Vardy to his left?

 

Couldn't a front three of Vardy, Iheanacho and Daka have been a frightening sight for many a Premiership defence? If the football you're serving up is dire and you're losing games anyway, wouldn't it have been worth a try rather than merely rinse and repeat what is failing on a regular 18 month basis?

 

Undoubtedly our three new players have thankfully had a very positive effect and long may it continue, however, haven't Mendy and Iheanacho, two internationals been there all along? Why haven't they been utilised earlier?

 

Thankfully the tippy tappy side to side backwards turgid shit show seems to have been somewhat halted for the last couple of games which was never a help to a lone striker whoever played it. By the time the ball eventually made it's to the halfway line, the opposition defence had time to retreat with a fag on to deny Vardy any space to run into!

 

Of course, Rodgers will only site the new players and his skills as an elite manager as reasons for any improvement. 

[HighPeakFox]

That little feint inside he made before releasing the ball to Barnes for the disallowed goal was unreal.