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[Albion] Ricardo and/or James Justin







Stat Brother

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NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,888
West west west Sussex
We have almost all the entire footballing world to choose from, yet posters are looking at James Justin.

Never change NSC - can't wait for the final spot to be taken will it be The Leeds' Luke Ayling or Tarkers from Everton. 😦
 


Lurchy

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Jul 2, 2014
2,422
We have almost all the entire footballing world to choose from, yet posters are looking at James Justin.

Never change NSC - can't wait for the final spot to be taken will it be The Leeds' Luke Ayling or Tarkers from Everton. 😦

I’ll bite… in some circumstances it makes sense to shop local. James Justin and KWP’s are both still relatively young, can play either side, know the league and have both been talked about as being options for England squad. If we’re playing European competition then we also need to be aware of how many HGP’s we have.

We can’t always go for the flair options.
 


Perkino

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Dec 11, 2009
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James Justin
Ryan Bertrand
Timothy Castagne
Youri Tielemens
Harvey Barnes
Wilfrid Ndidi
James Maddison
Kelechi Iheanacho
Patson Daka

I think any of these players would add to our squad and fit on well. They really are too good to get relegated.
 






Stat Brother

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NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
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West west west Sussex
James Justin
Ryan Bertrand
Timothy Castagne
Youri Tielemens
Harvey Barnes
Wilfrid Ndidi
James Maddison
Kelechi Iheanacho
Patson Daka

I think any of these players would add to our squad and fit on well. They really are too good to get relegated.
The 36 game league table would suggest otherwise.
 


DJ NOBO

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Jul 18, 2004
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Wiltshire


Lurchy

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Jul 2, 2014
2,422
Close call. And then there’s enciso.
Barnes would still be a nice to have, if available fairly cheaply.
Barnes won’t be. There’s a few interested clubs according to reports and Leicester want 60m.

We could get 6 South American wonderkids for that. Top of our list should be Enso Gonzalez aka Enciso 2.0 from Libertad.
 




Nobby Cybergoat

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Jul 19, 2021
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I totally accept the principle that you have take a good signing from a relegated side.

It's just that there aren't any Leicester players I think we should be vaguely interested in
 


brighton_tom

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Jul 23, 2008
5,514
James Justin
Ryan Bertrand
Timothy Castagne
Youri Tielemens
Harvey Barnes
Wilfrid Ndidi
James Maddison
Kelechi Iheanacho
Patson Daka

I think any of these players would add to our squad and fit on well. They really are too good to get relegated.
Im not normally one for picking up players from a relegated side, but Leicester could buck that trend. One or two of those could add good squad depth. Its amazing they're in the position they're in, and going down without much fight, given those players.
 


Robinjakarta

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Jul 14, 2014
2,163
Jakarta
James Justin is good and plays mainly right back. Not seen so much of him this season - injured? I believe it was Solly March who Justin ran rings round a season or two ago. I'd be happy if he came to us.
 




DJ NOBO

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Jul 18, 2004
6,816
Wiltshire
James Justin
Ryan Bertrand
Timothy Castagne
Youri Tielemens
Harvey Barnes
Wilfrid Ndidi
James Maddison
Kelechi Iheanacho
Patson Daka

I think any of these players would add to our squad and fit on well. They really are too good to get relegated.
Takes some doing to take that team down
 








Ali_rrr

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Feb 4, 2011
2,848
Utrecht, NL
Barnes won’t be. There’s a few interested clubs according to reports and Leicester want 60m.

We could get 6 South American wonderkids for that. Top of our list should be Enso Gonzalez aka Enciso 2.0 from Libertad.

It'll be really interesting to see how well Leicester hold out for £60m. They're in real trouble financially and teams will know this meaning the longer that they don't sell towards the end of the window the more desperate they'll be.


The video below explains their situation on how well and truly in trouble they are.



 




Oh_aye

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Jul 8, 2022
2,120
Ricardo has managed 8 games this season. He managed 14 the season before that and 15 the year before that. His body is made out of ice lolly sticks and PVA glue. The money he’d demand would be obscene for someone who can’t stay fit. Justin isn’t much better but is at least young and wouldn’t want a kings ransom.

The players in that Leicester team I wouldn’t mind us taking a punt on who would be realistic signings are Luke Thomas and Patson Daka at a push. The rest of them are either not good enough, would want way too much money or both.
Definitely. Seem to have a lot of crocks. That 'Yes' Ndidi looked great for a while but seems to be injured all the time too.
 


Change at Barnham

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Aug 6, 2011
5,466
Bognor Regis
It'll be really interesting to see how well Leicester hold out for £60m. They're in real trouble financially and teams will know this meaning the longer that they don't sell towards the end of the window the more desperate they'll be.


I hadn't realised how badly Covid has impacted King Power's revenue, and also about the big contracts they have put various players on like Vestagaard and Bertrand. It all sounds very depressing if you are a Leicester fan and is also a good lesson for comparable sized clubs like ourselves to keep the wage bill under tight control.
 




Oh_aye

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Jul 8, 2022
2,120
I hadn't realised how badly Covid has impacted King Power's revenue, and also about the big contracts they have put various players on like Vestagaard and Bertrand. It all sounds very depressing if you are a Leicester fan and is also a good lesson for comparable sized clubs like ourselves to keep the wage bill under tight control.
Some big lessons for the likes of us there though.

1. Separate your income from the wealth of your owners (see also Chelsea, Everton)
2. If you have a working model of recruitment stick to it and don't be tempted to compete in a different way when success comes.
3. Don't mess abut with your wage structure
4. Don't be afraid to sell a big asset at the right time for maximum value despite pressure not to.
5. Renew contracts of your best performing players early and often.
 


paulfuzz

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Apr 17, 2019
402
Kings Lynn
Ricardo has managed 8 games this season. He managed 14 the season before that and 15 the year before that. His body is made out of ice lolly sticks and PVA glue. The money he’d demand would be obscene for someone who can’t stay fit. Justin isn’t much better but is at least young and wouldn’t want a kings ransom.

The players in that Leicester team I wouldn’t mind us taking a punt on who would be realistic signings are Luke Thomas and Patson Daka at a push. The rest of them are either not good enough, would want way too much money or both.
Often wondered if injuries are more prevalent when a team isn't doing well
 


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