Declan Rice

[Hart of the Matter]

I'll stick with what I said earlier in the thread. I see nothing in his game that would make him a successful signing for us. He's a good player, will have a decent career but we shouldn't be anywhere near if he decides to leave West ham.

Agree. He would rarely play in a double DM for us. Different skill set for the sole DM role.

 

[Barcon]

Basmati or fried. Declan? No.

 

[Gundog’s Gundog]

Perfect for the rags just like the overrated overpriced McGuire - a very good footballer but lacking that extra bit of class that would see him excel in an elite team like ours.

 

[southamptonblue]

I wouldn't say that as we don't have an athletic/combative box to box in our squad,so a very good player like Philips,who would offer us those attributes,while allowing our creative players more confidence to flourish,would definitely improve us.

Looking around the worlds leagues,there isnt much out there.Its a reason Fern got that 12 months.

Agree....but Phillips is exactly what you describe.....he's out there but he's certainly "not much".

 

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[sd33]

i dont see point of buying him for 80 mil to sit on the bench

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

Basmati or fried. Declan? No.

Ordinary long grain, not even sticky or fragrant! Not for me. Let Chelski have him for 100 million

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

i dont see point of buying him for 80 mil to sit on the bench

Meh kinda, our squad of 15 still usually play 35-40 games a season. we had 16 player fo over 30 apps last season.

If Pep wants him, he'll fit him in. Not convinced he does though for the price. (Letting Laporte/Ake go use Rice at CB/DM/CM) seems a Pep move.

 

[5 Hit Gibbon]

I thought he had quite a good game for them today. Not sure we need him but he's a decent player IMO.

 

[asgoodasitgets]

I thought he had quite a good game for them today. Not sure we need him but he's a decent player IMO.

He did OK , but Gundog , Rodri and Bernardo were all a class above him today