I guess LB was of a higher priority to them. Not saying they shouldn't have signed him, just saying it's understandable that they didn't if they felt Robertson was more needed.
Harry Maguire
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Certainly looks solid, and has had decent fortune that Huth has been injured allowing him to slot straight in.
Now he's in, it'll take a big job to displace him.
Would like to see more of him in games that the centre backs actually move more than 2cm from their goal line though
Now he's in, it'll take a big job to displace him.
Would like to see more of him in games that the centre backs actually move more than 2cm from their goal line though
Completely agree. I have no idea what are scouts do besides watching and maybe living in Southampton. Over a period of time, you'd think it would be cheaper to just employ their scouts.
Still got 6 days, let's see if we can get some business done. As out squad is at the moment, I honestly see us fighting for top 4 again and CL is going to be super tough..
For all the crave about Maguire, Mawson..., take notice how they were less impressive toward the end, when the game was opened up and there were more space for them to cover. Clubs who go for the win, would be subjected for leaving more space at the back.
For example, Lukaku chance seconds to the final whistle. Maguire clearly fell asleep when Leicester had to push up the pitch. Leicester at this point had nothing to lose. If it were at bigger club, it would prove to be much more costly since they may not goals down at that moment, but they had to push for better result. A mistake like that would mean losing not 2 points but all 3.
For example, Lukaku chance seconds to the final whistle. Maguire clearly fell asleep when Leicester had to push up the pitch. Leicester at this point had nothing to lose. If it were at bigger club, it would prove to be much more costly since they may not goals down at that moment, but they had to push for better result. A mistake like that would mean losing not 2 points but all 3.
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Agreed. He looks great when the unit is solid but I'm not sure how he would fare playing a much higher line.
Anyone catch Mata's nutmeg on him? Was majestic.
Thought he made a number of mistakes that allowed us chances in the first half. He had a better second half though. Was overall disappointed by him given how much some of you had been praising him.
He's decent but nothing special. He barely moves from the goal line.
He is a massive lad and can carry and pass the ball quite well.. He deserves to be called up to England Panel....
He played against us in the 2011 FA Youth Cup Final against Pogba, Lingard and others...
Probably Sheffield United's best player over the two legs and I know United were looking at him around that time...perhaps a bit too raw and not the quality we were looking for at time.
Probably Sheffield United's best player over the two legs and I know United were looking at him around that time...perhaps a bit too raw and not the quality we were looking for at time.
Only a friendly of course but been class tonight VS Germany
Will probably start in Russia with Jones always injured.
To think many on here were claiming Smalling is as good on the ball as him?! He showed tonight what he can bring to a side that Smalling simply cannot. He has been impressing in the PL for two seasons now.
Yeah, the way he brought the ball out was impressive.
He has 1 goal and 3 assists for Leicester in 11 games this season. Brings a level of attacking quality few centre backs do.
When I first saw him playing for Hull striding out with the ball it was almost surreal. He looks so comfortable doing it as well.
Should have had an assist tonight too setting up the chance that Lingard ballooned over at the end.
Far better at football than he looks like he should be
Why Liverpool didn't buy him is beyond me
You're saying Liverpool but the same question could be asked of United when we went for you-know-who instead for 2 and half times the price.
At least United brought a player in. Lindeloff played pretty well tonight too. Liverpool put everything on VVD, didn't get him and brought no one in when this guy was available.
Ridiculous club
Looked a good player when we played Hull last season. Not a surprise he is doing well.
Looks like Steve Bruce but plays like Pallister
Said it before, reminds me so much of pally. I reckon Fergie would have bought hi m
Wanted him to replace Smalling in the summer but would cost In the region of £35m + now and probably better players available for that price.
As good if not better than john stones wudnt be suprised if one of the top 4 bought him.
best CB we have had in years, would be perfect if Huth were fit and partnering him instead of Wes Morgan, wouldn't mind seeing him with Dragovic either
he sounds like one of those dodgy tradesmen that drink in your local and only do cash jobs. "I want get a deck put in my back garden", barman "see big Harry Maguire, he'll be in later, put my new kitchen in, great work and cheap"
This fella is quality. So good on the ball. Kind of wish we signed him in the summer. Here’s hoping Lindelof can develop into a similar sort of player.
Yeah, he's a player. How much did Foxes get him for?
Man of the match by a country mile tonight. Hell of a player.
This comment is akin to David Moyes' "we should aspire to be like City" moment.
I remember him being highly rated at Sheffield United playing in the FA Youth Cup final against us when Pogba, Lingard and Ravel were playing.
I'd expect Lindelof to develop into a much better player otherwise I'd really question the signing.
How is it?
Maguire is a more accomplished player than Lindelof, and I really like Lindelof.
But Maguire would be playing every game for us, in a 2 or a 3, and would be improving us.
£15m just before the market went insane
Really wanted him in the summer the big guy can play plus we need height in defence.
Much better or you’d question the signing? You don’t think that’s setting the bar a bit high?
He was excellent today. The english Milan skriniar.
Yeah I’ve thought he was good since the semi-finals last season. He was waltzing through us at times.
If he was a bit more athletic he’d be some player.
If he was a bit more athletic he’d be some player.
Was going to bump this thread.
Absolutely terrific on the ball.
We've got Lindelof now, but in hindsight, Maguire would have been a fantastic buy to be our 'ball playing' centre back.
Absolutely terrific on the ball.
We've got Lindelof now, but in hindsight, Maguire would have been a fantastic buy to be our 'ball playing' centre back.