Nuwtfly Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 12 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: I'm not impressed with a midfield that relies on Huddz and Ledley, but that's just me. We're unbeaten since Gary parented the two of them up in the centre. I can appreciate that their age/speed might be a warning sign, but they deserve some credit for (both) their roles so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambrah Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I think he's looked cool, calm and controlled in a Derby shirt and has been our best central midfielder since signing for the club, giving him a contract extension is a must for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuwtfly Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 He's not a flashy player, and arguably never has been, but he does all the simple things right. Passes the ball at the right time, persists in the challenge, moves about considerably well for his age, and is a clearly positive voice/personality on the pitch and, I assume, in the dressing room. I'd like to see him stay until at least the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I'd like to see him sign til the end of the season, but if he gets a PL offer off the back of his efforts here then I'd not fight it too hard. A younger, cheaper up n coming version would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thameram Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 This is a no brainer we are better with him plays the game simple and for the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 59 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: If we hadn't signed Ledley we'd have to have played a different way - didn't Gary say the 'horses for courses' bit. I'm not impressed with a midfield that relies on Huddz and Ledley, but that's just me. Neither am I but it looks more solid than Huddz/Bradders has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRam Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I'd definitely give him till the end of the season and see who we get in, you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramblur Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 On 10/16/2017 at 10:54, sage said: Going by comments made about transfer deadline day that we had to loan out Bryson to buy Kieftenbeld it is pretty clear that we running close to FFP. Ledley will be on high wages. Any transfer fee is spread over the length of the contract in FFP terms. What is important is we have the right kind of CM player. We play 4231. Thorne. Huddlestone and Ledley all play in the 2 and are all competing for one place IMO. We need a more mobile CM playing alongside them. Some who can pass a ball as well as being mobile. So that rules out Johnson. It's the amortisation that's 'charged' to FFP and,because of changes from 15/16,these amounts will now be significantly less than the transfer fee instalments,but I guess that probably reinforces your argument;however these fees do eventually have to be paid by something,or someone,irrespective of FFP considerations. As far as the debate about whether we are or aren't close to the FFP limit,I've previously said that it's no longer possible to give a reasonable estimate these days,just broad ranges. What I will say,however, is that Stephen Pearce disclosed that Mel funds the club up to the limits that FFP allows.The obvious thing to say, therefore, is that we're always going to be sailing close to the threshold whilst Mel continues to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eustonstation Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 On 10/16/2017 at 04:13, BathRam72 said: Do we need another poll? I think this question warrants a poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t'oldu Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 If Mel's funding keeps us close to FFP limits it is not altogether helpful when it produces a situation like it did at the end of the last window when we had to complete the Bryson loan before we could submit on MK and ultimately time ran out . This left us with a big gap in our squad where the MFG should have been and GR's plans in disarray. Fortunately we have been able to rectify this using a player who was out of contract. Joe Ledley looks like a better option than an enthusiastic youngster who is still learning. He has quickly and effectively slotted into the squad and brought the stability of tried and tested experience we needed in the heart of our midfield. There must be a balance there somewhere.................. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEL Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I think everyone need to calm down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 On 18/10/2017 at 13:17, DEL said: I think everyone need to calm down a bit. Who’s not calm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneheadjohn Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Can we have a poll then please? @Boycie. How about sign Kieftenbeld or keep Joe Ledley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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