BensGrandad
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I think that he will struggle aganst better full backs hence Leicester letting him go when they went up.
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Tammy Abraham
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I think that he will struggle aganst better full backs hence Leicester letting him go when they went up.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
They didn't let him go, they offered him a four year contract which he refused to sign, instead opting to play for Standard Liege, because it was closer to his family home, his father having been ill.
http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/a...icester-city/story-26760541-detail/story.html
His father got better which is why, when we offered to buy him, he came back to England.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
I'm worried that may be true of several of our players actually. Bruno seems set to be our first choice right back, as well as captain. He has served us well over the years, but his lack of pace was very apparent last season, and that was in the Championship, not the Premier League.
Being loyal to the players who got us this far is admirable, but in my opinion we will need at least half a dozen new players, most with Premier League experience, to help us adapt, and hopefully, ultimately survive, in the top division.
Very different player now to then - according to my Leicester STH colleague anyway. I also think he still has a way to go - mostly decision making (ie when to cross or try to beat 5 defenders on his own). Will be an absolute key player for us next season in creating chances. His defensive mindset and workrate are light years away from when he was at Leicester too (well done CH I suspect)
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
His decision may also have had something to do with Riyad Mahrez, being signed to take his place in the team.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
The fact remains that Leicester wanted to keep him, if you read the article.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Yes agreed, but perhaps one couldn't blame him for choosing to leave, knowing that Mahrez may be picked ahead of him.
BensGrandad
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I hope that I am wrong but I think that we have 3 possibly 4 players that will cope with the step up. Dunk,Duffy Stephens and possibly the new German I fear the rest will be squad players and not first choice. If he signs I would add Stockdale to those 4.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
I haven't got a problem with that, I was pointing out the error of [MENTION=451]BensGrandad[/MENTION] post. Pearson called Knockaert a match winner and offered him a four year contract, which doesn't say to me that he struggled against better full backs.
Nixonator
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You think March and Knockaert will be holding us back next season?
BensGrandad
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Didnt he leave when Pearson left? Pearson also rated and bought Ulloa.
BensGrandad
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I think they will both have good games aoccassionally possibly from the bench but not consistently
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
I'm possibly not quite the Stockdale supporter that you are BG, but l definately concur re our two centre backs, and Stephens, who l think could be our most influential player next season. Pascal Gross of course, we haven't seen kick a ball for us yet.
My fear is, that unless we bring in serious reinforcements before we kick off the new season, then it will lead to our downfall. Tony Bloom is just going to have open his wallet and start investing more in the team, and yes, let some of our current crop of players go, who clearly in my view, are just not going to be good enough. I really am surprised that certain players are on the retained list.
Abraham scored nearly half of all Bristol City's 60 goals this season, a brilliant return, and I think we'd be lucky to bring him on loan for a season. There's a real chance he could hit the ground running and score a decent amount of goals, look at Kane a couple seasons back, Rashford, and even Dele Alli to some extent.
Is he young enough to not count towards the 25 man squad?
Is he young enough to not count towards the 25 man squad?
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
I don't really think you can put Abraham in the same class as a young Harry Kane, or Dele Alli. Not yet a while anyway. Remember all his goals have come in the Premier League thus far.
sjamesb3466
Well-known member
As do all but the best wingers. If they had good games every week at the top level they would be playing for Chelsea, Man U, Barca.
Sorry but if you think AK and March are bench players you really are going to be disappointed with our squad next season.
blockhseagull
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Bens Grandad showing again he knows nothing.... you have NO idea at all
Nixonator
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Calling [MENTION=34942]Dr. No[/MENTION]