Administrator Stan Posted June 14, 2017 Administrator Posted June 14, 2017 £12m+ add-ons. Absolute bargain in this market for a young, English player. From what I've heard, it's a 4-year deal at £50k/w. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40271696
Smiley Culture Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Is he actually any good? I've never been convinced tbh but nonetheless, that's a snip in this day and age.
Administrator Stan Posted June 14, 2017 Author Administrator Posted June 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, Teso Dos Bichos said: Bargain? Average/decent player, perfect fit for LCFC though. yes. in this market, a bargain.
Lucas Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 He's pretty decent. Only 24 so Leicester are buying a player who hasn't even had his 'peak years' yet. Definitely an upgrade on Morgan but not quite as good as say Michael Keane. Added bonus that he's played a year in the top flight so you know he can handle it at this level. Leicester would have been hard pushed to find much better without paying nearer to £20m for them, at least from fellow Premier League clubs anyway.
HK85 Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 He's a decent player, got exposed a few times in games against us but nothing you can't iron out. Bringing out from the back probably one of his best attributes if that's how Leicester are gonna go next season.
Administrator Stan Posted June 14, 2017 Author Administrator Posted June 14, 2017 18 minutes ago, HK85 said: He's a decent player, got exposed a few times in games against us but nothing you can't iron out. Bringing out from the back probably one of his best attributes if that's how Leicester are gonna go next season. This is one of the main things for me. In Huth and Morgan we have 2 players who are predominantly old school and just happy to hoof it out. While this is sometimes the best thing to do in certain circumstances, I do like the fact of how composed he can be on the ball. And as Lucas says, he's young and yet to reach his peak. I think we've done very well here to only bag him for an initial £12m.
Honey Honey Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Leicester giving up on a title challenge already
Cicero Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Having faith in caretakers sometimes lead to extraordinary things....
Administrator Stan Posted June 14, 2017 Author Administrator Posted June 14, 2017 42 minutes ago, Teso Dos Bichos said: They gave up any chance of success a few months ago. February 23, 2017 to be exact. Got rid of a winner for a freaking caretaker a 'freaking caretaker' that has been at the club for more years than many others
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted June 14, 2017 Subscriber Posted June 14, 2017 Why do people still reply to Teso?
Toony Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 23 minutes ago, RandoEFC said: Why do people still reply to Teso? Just giving him what he wants.
Subscriber Dan+ Posted June 14, 2017 Subscriber Posted June 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Teso Dos Bichos said: They gave up any chance of success a few months ago. February 23, 2017 to be exact. Got rid of a winner for a freaking caretaker Yeah you're right actually. I suppose we did give up on our chance of lifting the Championship trophy this season.
The Artful Dodger Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 Fair enough deal all round, think Leicester will be a good move, not the pressure of a bigger club (couple had been linked) and he will get straight in the first team. Not sure it can be classified as an 'absolute bargain', as if Hull have been had off, it's a lot of money for a centre back who may or may not make it past the midtable Prem mark.
Administrator Stan Posted June 14, 2017 Author Administrator Posted June 14, 2017 2 hours ago, The Artful Dodger said: Fair enough deal all round, think Leicester will be a good move, not the pressure of a bigger club (couple had been linked) and he will get straight in the first team. Not sure it can be classified as an 'absolute bargain', as if Hull have been had off, it's a lot of money for a centre back who may or may not make it past the midtable Prem mark. wasn't meant to be any disrespect to Hull or the way they handle their business. More as a comparison to the rate players get bought for these days
Subscriber Dan+ Posted June 14, 2017 Subscriber Posted June 14, 2017 Yeah given the amount some players are going for I'm happy with £12mil + add ons for Maguire. A solid first signing of the summer when it's confirmed. Been tracking him a long time. Pearson supposedly wanted him when he was at Sheff Utd. We do tend to have targets we stick to for years and eventually sign. Vardy a good example.
Subscriber RandoEFC+ Posted June 14, 2017 Subscriber Posted June 14, 2017 Good deal for all parties in my opinion. Maybe not so much Hull but this is what you have to expect when you get relegated.
Dickie Posted June 14, 2017 Posted June 14, 2017 6 hours ago, Cicero said: Having faith in caretakers sometimes lead to extraordinary things.... Wasn't he fired within like a year?
Subscriber Dan+ Posted June 15, 2017 Subscriber Posted June 15, 2017 Lovely. Fair play to Rudkin as well. Hoping they've learnt from last year. Another centre half, a right back, a central midfielder, number 10 and possibly a forward to follow, hopefully.
Administrator Stan Posted June 15, 2017 Author Administrator Posted June 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, Dan said: Lovely. Fair play to Rudkin as well. Hoping they've learnt from last year. Another centre half, a right back, a central midfielder, number 10 and possibly a forward to follow, hopefully. Given we bid for Jonny Evans as well, I wonder if we're going 3 at the back as a main formation? I'd only get a RB as back-up to Simpson. Think there's another year in Simpson left and he really shone last season.
Subscriber Dan+ Posted June 15, 2017 Subscriber Posted June 15, 2017 1 minute ago, Stan said: Given we bid for Jonny Evans as well, I wonder if we're going 3 at the back as a main formation? I'd only get a RB as back-up to Simpson. Think there's another year in Simpson left and he really shone last season. We'll sign another centre half I'm sure. Could well be but who knows. Will know more when the friendlies kick off. Simpson is under-rated as a defender, very rarely makes a mistake. But he is very limited going forward. Could well rotate right backs based on who we're playing. If Simpson got injured, who would play there? We haven't ever replaced De Laet.
Dave Posted June 15, 2017 Posted June 15, 2017 I think it's a great signing. I remember him playing for Sheffield United in the 2011/12 season and I was impressed with how vocal and composed he was for his age. So seeing him push on with Hull City, especially over the last two seasons, seemed expected. Once again he's joined a team that will be good for his development. Is he likely to spearhead them in to the top six any time soon? No. But would he looked out of place as a squad player at most of those top six teams? Not at all. Leicester City have invested in somebody good enough to start for them whose at a good age to still progress and could be at the club for a very long time. It's a great addition.
Administrator Stan Posted July 13, 2018 Author Administrator Posted July 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cicero said: Move to United seems to be picking up other than rumours this morning i.e. paper talk, where's it picking up? I've heard £50m which is a pittance. Should be double that.
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