Declan Rice

[The1nvisibleMan]

Rodri is a million times better so is Lavia

I don’t think Rice is the one for us but do you seriously believe that one of our academy players is actually better than him?

 

[Centurions]

I don’t think Rice is the one for us but do you seriously believe that one of our academy players is actually better than him?

He's just turned 17 and if not better, he's certainly not far off Rice's present level, his ceiling certainly looks higher. He's a wonderful player. He's also just 8 days shy of being exactly 5 years younger.

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

He's just turned 17 and if not better, he's certainly not far off Rice's present level, his ceiling certainly looks higher. He's a wonderful player. He's also just 8 days shy of being exactly 5 years younger.

Oh come off it. I don’t doubt Lavia is going to be really good but as much as you may not rate him, Rice has been playing Premier League football for a good few years now and is playing for England. Clearly he is pretty good at his job and is significantly better than a youth player

 

[BlueHammer85]

He’s shite

Please keep believing that and keep ya hands off!

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

Oh come off it. I don’t doubt Lavia is going to be really good but as much as you may not rate him, Rice has been playing Premier League football for a good few years now and is playing for England. Clearly he is pretty good at his job and is significantly better than a youth player

He's been playing in the premier league, yes. But so is Scott McTominay. Also I see that Jordan Henderson is not only playing for England, he's the bloody captain!

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

He's been playing in the premier league, yes. But so is Scott McTominay. Also I see that Jordan Henderson is not only playing for England, he's the bloody captain!

Okay? These guys are still good players what ever you think of them. McTominay clearly isn’t that great but Henderson is obviously pretty decent too. I don’t think people have to want Rice here but some of the talk is pure waffle

 

[FantasyIreland]

Comparing Mount and Grealish to Rice is the dumbest thing I’ve read on here for a while.

Do you compare Foden to Rodri ?

Whoosh.....

 

[Centurions]

Oh come off it. I don’t doubt Lavia is going to be really good but as much as you may not rate him, Rice has been playing Premier League football for a good few years now and is playing for England. Clearly he is pretty good at his job and is significantly better than a youth player

I might have slightly over egged the pudding ;) but I wouldn't be surprised when Lavia will be in the pre-season games (a given) and then be training with the first team next season with the odd appearance.

Rice is a good player but we simply don't need him with Lavia here, and don't forget that 5 years younger advantage he has.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Please keep believing that and keep ya hands off!

Some odd input on this thread......even if you dont think hes the 'answer' he's definitely one of the better midfielders in the league,and shite he definitely is not.
There is little point joining in discussion if your lack of intellect and input doesn't expand beyond that.

So pal,from someone who is worth listening to (on this topic only ;-))

Just how good is he?

 

[FantasyIreland]

I might have slightly over egged the pudding ;) but I wouldn't be surprised when Lavia will be in the pre-season games (a given) and then be training with the first team next season with the odd appearance.

Rice is a good player but we simply don't need him with Lavia here, and don't forget that 5 years younger advantage he has.

Yeah,agree,if Lavia continues to develop then he could be spot on.Being in and around first team football may even accelerate such.