Amir_9 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Sempiternal said: Man Philips’ rep has took a real hit. Was brilliant for England and Leeds in the most press intensive system you’ll likely ever see. I rate him still. Be great for us Seems content doing fuck all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sempiternal Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Amir_9 said: Seems content doing fuck all Eh, I mean he’s got medals, a high wage, a lot of players might do the same and maybe he thought he could fight for a place. Either way doesn’t affect his on field ability to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 He had that bad injury for Leeds and then basically didn't play last season. Two years of not really playing football. It can be hard to get your mojo back after that. I'd heard from Leeds supporters that him coming to us was a done deal for ages before Man City swooped. I understand ego and wanting to not be seen to 'fail' at City but to me it seems more likely he becomes a Fabian Delph than a Fernandinho and he should probably look to move somewhere he will definitely play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astroblack Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 You could see the look on Oxlade’s face picking up the League and FA Cup for Liverpool. He knew he didn’t deserve it. Phillips is lapping it up, huge smile across his face every time I see him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 12 hours ago, Pata said: I have some serious trouble branding a move that raised Sancho's market value to €100m a mistake. He could have easily folded in the Championship while making £3,500 a week for the rest of his career but at least he could handle some kicking, now he makes 100x that a week. Bundesliga might be shite but that's a fucking wild take even from TCD. Financially it was a wonderful decision. His agent deserves credit for both moves. But for his development as a PL footballer? That Bundesliga football isn’t what he needed. He needed to learn the other side of the game. Unless something changes mentally he will not be an elite PL player. Maybe in Spain or Germany again because he has ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 21 minutes ago, Astroblack said: You could see the look on Oxlade’s face picking up the League and FA Cup for Liverpool. He knew he didn’t deserve it. Phillips is lapping it up, huge smile across his face every time I see him. AOC knows his career has been a disappointment . He never recovered from that ACL. Some are just happy to be there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiburon Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 37 minutes ago, Amir_9 said: Seems content doing fuck all Just because he has hardly played and seems very happy and smiley on the bench/in parades doesn’t mean he’s happy just playing a bit part, if you can even call it that. He’s probably looked at Grealish and thinks if he keeps working hard and fitting in more, his time will come. Players are naturally confident and also naive at the same time, I’d have him here as I suspect his attitude is fantastic and his professionalism too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Phillips is a huge risk like. Could get his mojo back elsewhere but could equally become another Barkley or Rodwell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
Kanji 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...
Kanji 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...
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