Declan Rice

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The1nvisibleMan said:
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?
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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.
 
Centurions said:
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.
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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
 
The1nvisibleMan said:
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
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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!
 
TonyColemansbagofapples said:
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!
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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
 
The1nvisibleMan said:
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
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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.
 
BlueHammer85 said:
Please keep believing that and keep ya hands off!
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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?
 
Centurions said:
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.
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Yeah,agree,if Lavia continues to develop then he could be spot on.Being in and around first team football may even accelerate such.
 
FantasyIreland said:
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?
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I really hope some of the professionals at the club are reading this thread, I bet they’re pissing themselves laughing.
 
FantasyIreland said:
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?
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I'd say hand on heart, he's the best player i have seen in a Hammers shirt in my lifetime.

though you can't compare to likes of Di Canio, Payet etc as different positions

I just think since moving to defensive Mid he is the main reason we are challenging Europe at the moment, off the ball is where he excels - he breaks up so much play and is always in the right position, he's stamina is unbelievable - he just doesn't let up in the whole 90mins, constantly chasing back and covering others, he is really strong, versatile and can play a wide range of passes which to the eye they look simple - he carries the ball a lot from box to box - if he could get on the score sheet a bit more after some of his forward play then he really would be the complete player.

Noble is my hammers hero, but he isn't close to Rice in terms of ability and never has been.

talks of 100+ million etc is crazy but i just don't see how we could replace him, there's no way Souchek could get in the box and score like he does if it wasn't for Rice either.

 
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BlueHammer85 said:
I'd say hand on heart, he's the best player i have seen in a Hammers shirt in my lifetime.

though you can't compare to likes of Di Canio, Payet etc as different positions

I just think since moving to defensive Mid he is the main reason we are challenging Europe at the moment, off the ball is where he excels - he breaks up so much play and is always in the right position, he's stamina is unbelievable - he just doesn't let up in the whole 90mins, constantly chasing back and covering others, he is really strong, versatile and can play a wide range of passes which to the eye they look simple - he carries the ball a lot from box to box - if he could get on the score sheet a bit more after some of his forward play then he really would be the complete player.

Noble is my hammers hero, but he isn't close to Rice in terms of ability and never has been.

talks of 100+ million etc is crazy but i just don't see how we could replace him, there's no way Souchek could get in the box and score like he does if it wasn't for Rice either.

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I think that clears things up nicely :-)
 
hgblue said:
I really hope some of the professionals at the club are reading this thread, I bet they’re pissing themselves laughing.
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IMO if they were to read Bluemoon they’d be more amused with the levels of “support” afforded actual city players in the player forum than opinions in the transfer forum about players who have no connection whatsoever to City.

Ferguson once described it as the “cow in the other field” syndrome. For some people they’re always prettier.
 
BillyShears said:
IMO if they were to read Bluemoon they’d be more amused with the levels of “support” afforded actual city players in the player forum than opinions in the transfer forum about players who have no connection whatsoever to City.

Ferguson once described it as the “cow in the other field” syndrome. For some people they’re always prettier.
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Nah, the Transfer Forum is comedy gold for anyone with even a modicum of football knowledge.
 
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