Knutserov13 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I like the look of this Abde from Barca. Quick, skillful winger. 21 years old. Doesnt have to come in and set the world on fire at once, he could grow into it and become quality over time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Would anyone take Iheanacho as back-up / challenge to Ollie? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichW Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Would anyone take Iheanacho as back-up / challenge to Ollie? I think I'd be happy with that but think i've seen on Twitter that Leicester want £20 million for him and I don't see the club spending that on a back-up striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMelvillan Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, RichW said: I think I'd be happy with that but think i've seen on Twitter that Leicester want £20 million for him and I don't see the club spending that on a back-up striker. He is the quintessential backup striker though isnt he? Has never been first choice throughout his career but keeps himself sharp enough to be effective when called upon. Maybe not the worst shout 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 8 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Would anyone take Iheanacho as back-up / challenge to Ollie? Sure but he's on 90k and Ollie has said he wants to play every minute of every comp and he should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Would anyone take Iheanacho as back-up / challenge to Ollie? If there's no one else available that we can get then probably. Purely as cover in the event Ollie is injured though, don't see him pushing Ollie for a starting place. Wouldn't be ideal. May as well have kept Archer. Edited August 31, 2023 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, RichW said: I think I'd be happy with that but think i've seen on Twitter that Leicester want £20 million for him and I don't see the club spending that on a back-up striker. I think he'd be a positive addition to the squad, won't demand to be automatic starter yet be capable when called upon. Is experienced, but still young, and has a existing understanding with Tielemans. Archer went for 18m, so 20m is not a huge outlay. Wages may be more of an issue, but there's a lot to be said about a kinda 'unsung hero' if you like. Danny Welbeck regularly starts for a team that finished above us for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feidhlim Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, PieFacE said: If there's no one else available that we can get then probably. Purely as cover in the event Ollie is injured though, don't see him pushing Ollie for a starting place. Wouldn't be ideal. May as well have kept Archer. We should really activate that buy back 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just noticed that the Window closes at 11pm on Friday September 1st rather than the usual 11pm on 31st August When did that change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allani Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 28 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Would anyone take Iheanacho as back-up / challenge to Ollie? No. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, PieFacE said: If there's no one else available that we can get then probably. Purely as cover in the event Ollie is injured though, don't see him pushing Ollie for a starting place. Wouldn't be ideal. May as well have kept Archer. I liked Archer, but Iheanacho has 6 years of regular Premier League experience under his belt, as well as nearly 50 international caps. They're in very different stages of their career and, right now, Iheanacho is the better player. Archer may become a better and more reliable player in due course, but asked to pick out of the two this season, I would pick Iheanacho all day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Kingman said: Just noticed that the Window closes at 11pm on Friday September 1st rather than the usual 11pm on 31st August When did that change? It was the same date last summer window 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paul514 Posted August 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 19 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Sure but he's on 90k and Ollie has said he wants to play every minute of every comp and he should No way should Watkins play 50 odd games for 90 mins this season, that would be incredibly stupid 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DakotaVilla Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, Mazrim said: Reminder: We had just 8 subs against Burnley including one (utility) defender and 2 youth goalkeepers. Yes, we 'll get a couple back from injury in a month or 2 but its nowhere near enough. We should get three back from injury for the Palace game. We then have more for a full bench + kids to get some minutes against the really poor teams that we will play in the conference. The club have shown a lot of faith in Duran…. Maybe we should as well. And then we have Zaniolo, Diaby and Bailey to cover in a pinch as well. Adequate cover for Watkins is going to come for a big fee. The club is clearly going to wait until one of the right players that they have identified becomes available. Maybe they come available this window or we have to wait until January. Or we could get a next to useless body in like a weghorst on loan to stop everyone panicking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewiek2 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 14 hours ago, Hank Scorpio said: Signing players to just sign players isn't the way. Tell Todd Boehly that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Just now, paul514 said: 21 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Sure but he's on 90k and Ollie has said he wants to play every minute of every comp and he should No way should Watkins play 50 odd games for 90 mins this season, that would be incredibly stupid Plus we shouldn’t want him to. Even if he doesn’t have injuries, he’s going to have dips in form, be ineffective against some teams and will get tired playing twice a week for 9 months so will lose a bit of sharpness 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted August 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: I liked Archer, but Iheanacho has 6 years of regular Premier League experience under his belt, as well as nearly 50 international caps. They're in very different stages of their career and, right now, Iheanacho is the better player. Archer may become a better and more reliable player in due course, but asked to pick out of the two this season, I would pick Iheanacho all day. Yeah fair opinion. Not sure I rate him as highly as you. Though, who knows what Unai could do with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, PieFacE said: Yeah fair opinion. Not sure I rate him as highly as you. Though, who knows what Unai could do with him. Yeah, I wouldn't say he'd be anywhere near a dream signing, but it's always difficult trying to get quality into the squad when you have such a important player ahead of you in the queue. I'm thinking along the lines of a player that can score goals in the PL, would probably back himself to challenge Ollie, is young enough to play a high-intensity game, but also won't kick up a fuss when coming off the bench. Would definitely benefit from being coached by Unai too. Not many spring to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted August 31, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Jareth said: Sounds like you're chatting shit (pun purposes only - not being aggressive!) I have a heart condition, if you hit me it's murder! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 19 minutes ago, romavillan said: I have a heart condition, if you hit me it's murder! PONCE! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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