Tiburon Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Just now, Optimistic Nut said: Phillips is a huge risk like. Could get his mojo back elsewhere but could equally become another Barkley or Rodwell. I think under Howe and co he’d get back to his best easily, I’d try a cheeky loan with a view to buy option first, however, with a promise to City we won’t take Haaland off them next season or any of their top players… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 I’d only be in favour of Phillips as a loan with a buy option tbh. He’s a risk, especially with his big salary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 "i didn't play so i don't deserve this" is such a weird take. Nobody knows what is going on in these players heads or mindsets. For all we know Phillips is a well-liked internal guy, counted on in training for the tactical input the first team and bench players are working through. Everyone plays their part, those who don't are banished to the reserves (see Fraser for us) or out on loan (See Cancelo for City). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 I have to assume if he was showing up to England training out of shape or totally off the pace he’d have gotten left out at some point. I’d happily take him here in a heartbeat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Amir_9 said: Seems content doing fuck all What is this based on? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: I have to assume if he was showing up to England training out of shape or totally off the pace he’d have gotten left out at some point. I’d happily take him here in a heartbeat. He got dropped from first team training by Man City for coming back from the WC overweight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, Kanji said: "i didn't play so i don't deserve this" is such a weird take. Nobody knows what is going on in these players heads or mindsets. For all we know Phillips is a well-liked internal guy, counted on in training for the tactical input the first team and bench players are working through. Everyone plays their part, those who don't are banished to the reserves (see Fraser for us) or out on loan (See Cancelo for City). I think any player that doesn't play much would deep down think they don't deserve it. That goes for all sports at any level Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Just now, triggs said: I think any player that doesn't play much would deep down think they don't deserve it. That goes for all sports at any level I think most players feel they had a part to play, particularly fringe ones who know there is a ton of quality ahead of them. The ones who "should" be playing but don't for fitness or shit form etc, yea i agree with you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Tell you what, I'd have had Milner here like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) 58 minutes ago, toon25 said: Tell you what, I'd have had Milner here like Yeah, I was a bit disappointed we weren’t in for him. Experience we need. Could’ve probably booted Dummett and Richie. Edited June 15, 2023 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Kanji said: I think most players feel they had a part to play, particularly fringe ones who know there is a ton of quality ahead of them. The ones who "should" be playing but don't for fitness or shit form etc, yea i agree with you. Didn't Pep say Phillips was overweight and not in a condition to even train never mind play after the world cup? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Don’t see what Milner would have added to tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Don’t see what Milner would have added to tbh Agree. If he could add anything at this level they'd keep him at Liverpool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Deuce said: What is this based on? There was a recent quote from him about what his ideal Champions League final result is.. Something along the lines of City winning 3-0 and I come on the last 10 minutes. Edit: Edited June 15, 2023 by Amir_9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) I don't know, maybe I am reading into it wrong Edited June 15, 2023 by Amir_9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Sets a low bar that lad, not keen on that attitude tbh… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 That quote sounds kind of bad, but he was laughing at the end of it and he's just being realistic. He knows he's not starting the Champions League final so what's he supposed to say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, timeEd32 said: That quote sounds kind of bad, but he was laughing at the end of it and he's just being realistic. He knows he's not starting the Champions League final so what's he supposed to say? Ideally something about would have loved to make enough of an impression over the season to play a bigger part in it. Again, like I say I could be reading it wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummie Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Phillips is a good player but his whole situation reminds me of Fabian Delph, and look what happened to his career - ended up at Everton. *shudder* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 this kid is just 19 ffs. unbelievable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) He'll be a Newcastle player one day Edited June 15, 2023 by duo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Arsenal to bid 100 million for Rice Also close to getting Havertz according to this https://twitter.com/ThatsFootballTV/status/1669406955574525952?s=20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Arteta seems to like to get his business done early Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1892 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 I’ve just seen the 6 of Phillips’ 12 appearances this season have been on the 84th minute or later in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Amir_9 said: I don't know, maybe I am reading into it wrong I think it's ultimately a bit of a joke, but it does reek of acceptance and contentment. Any other players would talk about how it's their dream to score in a champions league final etc. However he has more money than most of us will ever have being a competent squad player in the best team in the world, so who am I to judge. Is it who you want leading your midfield? Not sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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