It's Quiet Thread 15 - Txiki Blinders

[its a Barm]

Just buy a world class bloody striker

 

[dhruvblue]

Problem with Selling LaPorte is that we will be in market for another CB and CBs as is are in limited supply and no one would join if they aren't not guaranteed starters. It will be similar to Laporte situation again. We should convince LaPorte to stay as if we sell we are not going to get suitors who will pay £60m.

 

[blueparrot]

He will, but replace him with who?

No idea, but it's not something I worry about. I'd like Laporte to stay but confident for next season whatever we do.

 

[Coatigan]

Reactionary nonsense? really ?

Who do you replace Laporte with? It took two seasons to get a Kompany replacement, quality CB are few and far between.

I agree on Laporte. Given how long it took us to get Dias and how much it cost, can't see the club being up for that again so soon. Particularly with Ake having had a season out and Garcia (who i don't rate as much as pep does) gone.

I do think your bit about Stones is reactionary however.

 

[BillyShears]

You don't let you best players leave, Laporte is a quality player, great CB, he could well be back as first choice next season.

Dias has played a crazy number of games, probably play all summer in the Euros, he will need time off at the start of the season, otherwise you will have burnout.

I completely disagree. You don't keep players who have a bad attitude and publicly say they want to leave. End of conversation.

 

[Keeper!]

I agree on Laporte. Given how long it took us to get Dias and how much it cost, can't see the club being up for that again so soon. Particularly with Ake having had a season out and Garcia (who i don't rate as much as pep does) gone.

I do think your bit about Stones is reactionary however.

Not a criticism of John Stones, but he has history with confidence issues, hopefully over them but still has to be considered.

Laporte will get back into the team, and we simply don't want to get back to the problem of 2 seasons ago and having to patch up CB

 

[Keeper!]

I completely disagree. You don't keep players who have a bad attitude and publicly say they want to leave. End of conversation.

Bad attitude? Laporte?

That's a new one, he is top class and I could understand totally if he is pissed he can't get into the 11, is that bad attitude?

 

[wolviedinho]

Dangerous to think he'll slot in if we're pushing on all four fronts like this season

I agree on what he has shown so far. However, Laporte is talking himself out the door and his mentality must be in question. 1 season he is not the constant starter and he wants out. I personally think he is looking for an excuse to leave. Now he has 1.

 

[waspish]

Love to see the likes of Palmer putting pressure on Mahrez with pep playing him in an important game to see how he does and put a bit of pressure on Mahrez! Love see Delap too

 

[BlueBrain]

I completely disagree. You don't keep players who have a bad attitude and publicly say they want to leave. End of conversation.

Playing devils advocate here. Aguero did the same in peps first year if you recall.

If we sell Laporte who do you buy as well?? You need another CB again