black_n_white Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Phillips would be one of my first signings if Leeds go down, along with Targett. Then focus on attacking quality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack j Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Think Phillips could be realistic if leeds go down like Cant see any of the real big guns going for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 I’m not totally convinced by Phillips for some reason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, LV said: I’m not totally convinced by Phillips for some reason I used to think the same, but watching him closely recently he’s like Henderson at LFC, he does that kind of job, gets the ball, gives it, covers right left and centre, always supports and works like fuck off the ball defensively. That may be because Leeds are his team mind. He’d be like Woodgate was for the team back then when we raided Leeds for this current team, a transformative addition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztoon Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Leeds Phillips Raphina Everton Gordan Watford Sarr Burnley Pope Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macphisto Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, midds said: That's exactly what I was wondering. A £50m player coming in could only hit us for £10m in the first year etc. Honestly don't know how it works Amortisation also plays a apart too. Another thing to add is that in the example of the £50 million player, extending a player's contract by 2 years (7 years in total) can also ease FFP by spreading the payments further. I am no expert on this but it's not as simple as money in and money out. The example of Di Maria in the video below who cost Man U £59.7 million and was sold a year later to PSG for £44 million is a good one because under amortisation Man U made a profit of £22.7 million in their books. Edited May 12, 2022 by macphisto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 We aren't getting Raphinha. Phillips would be a cracking signing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Just now, STM said: We aren't getting Raphinha. Why? - Have I missed something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAK Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, hakka said: Why? - Have I missed something? Low release fee if triggered by relegation and Barcelona are rumoured to be interested. His agent Deco is ex Barca. Edited May 12, 2022 by SAK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 One thing I noticed on the Brazil squad tweet was how much their fans dislike Jesus. No idea why. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Just now, Optimistic Nut said: One thing I noticed on the Brazil squad tweet was how much their fans dislike Jesus. No idea why. Around 64% of Brazilian's are Catholic, so that is a surprise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Optimistic Nut said: One thing I noticed on the Brazil squad tweet was how much their fans dislike Jesus. No idea why. Atheists? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Because he has the most annoying face? Honestly he has resting whinge face. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/7million-deal-erling-haaland-went-23924502?fbclid=IwAR3WUuERvyZy7EG_1xd297n9cJUDFK3oEVDdmVbq3hlC3N_iDdUO7MGxjpc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 36 minutes ago, HTT II said: I used to think the same, but watching him closely recently he’s like Henderson at LFC, he does that kind of job, gets the ball, gives it, covers right left and centre, always supports and works like fuck off the ball defensively. That may be because Leeds are his team mind. He’d be like Woodgate was for the team back then when we raided Leeds for this current team, a transformative addition. Totally agree with you on Phillips. I think he's exactly the sort of player we need- against the bottom-half teams he can sit and allow Bruno some freedom going forward, against the better sides they can play a bit deeper together and I think they'd shield the back four quite effectively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 I rate Phillips after watching him for England last summer. He did very well against some competent players. He has a good knack of sticking in strong challenges just short of a foul too. Must be physical uncomfortable playing against him. I also rate Rice, but fuck the money he's being talked about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Phillips would be exactly the kind of signing I'd be keen to make. A high level player but who would be making a step up by coming here. Feel like the fee they'd ask for on survival would make it a waste of budget (compared to other positions) - but at a cut price deal it's basically a market opportunity you shouldn't ignore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Would Zinchenko be realistic at all? He's a really good player, but doesn't seem to be a main starter at City, and I can see them getting a new LB in the summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emotic Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Phillips sitting slightly deeper with Joelinton and Bruno in a midfield 3 of a 3-5-2 would be rock solid. Front 2 of Paqueta/another "No. 10-type" player and Wilson/another striker. Trippier and Aaron Hickey/Renan Lodi as wingbacks. In this scenario, the minimum incomings would be Philips, a No 10 (Paqueta, Dybala, even Lingard if we must. ASM could be rotated in a pinch), another striker (Osimhen, Nunez, David, Isak, Nketiah, Ekitike etc), a left wingback (Lodi, Hickey), a CB (Botman, Badashile). With this complement, we could easily adapt to playing 3-5-2 against the trickier sides, and 4-3-3 against the rest, using ASM and the 10 as wide forwards in that scenario. Just plugging in all the names we have been linked with of late (apart from Dybala). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmesy Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Philips seems like a top lad as well - humble, hard working, chipper. Character is clearly massively important to Howe (which might be one of the reasons ASM is rumoured to be on his way) so he seems like a good fit in that respect as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 55 minutes ago, GeordieDazzler said: Because he has the most annoying face? Honestly he has resting whinge face. Can only think it is down to his eyebrows. I like him as a player but i cant bear seeing his face Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HTT II Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 42 minutes ago, 54 said: Would Zinchenko be realistic at all? He's a really good player, but doesn't seem to be a main starter at City, and I can see them getting a new LB in the summer. He’d be a fantastic signing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Optimistic Nut said: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/7million-deal-erling-haaland-went-23924502?fbclid=IwAR3WUuERvyZy7EG_1xd297n9cJUDFK3oEVDdmVbq3hlC3N_iDdUO7MGxjpc He'd have ended up being crap under Bruce's total bacon football philosophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: Phillips would be a great signing. Humble lad, lots of athleticism, can progress here. Ideal signing He's my first choice target for that position personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Keegans Export said: Totally agree with you on Phillips. I think he's exactly the sort of player we need- against the bottom-half teams he can sit and allow Bruno some freedom going forward, against the better sides they can play a bit deeper together and I think they'd shield the back four quite effectively. Same here. The Henderson comparison is apt too, people used to wonder why Liverpool paid so much for someone who seemingly just ran about a lot, but he's non-stop for 90 mins. One of those players who doesn't do anything flash for the most part, but does everything right at a high tempo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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