Riyad Mahrez

[Darrkespur]

I have thought all along that this is the right move for us. He has the dribbling ability we lack, and can really add something to our attack immediately on a way a lot of the other wingers we've been linked to wouldn't. Adding him and Barkley in one transfer window is the kind of move that if it had happened three weeks ago would have had the papers raving about our upgrades. I feel his attitude is being overplayed, every Leicester player had a down year, understandable after such a high. He's got the ability to really improve our depth. Hope this happens.

 

[BlondelBombshell]

People saying no way is he a Poch player — attitude, work rate, consistency etc.
Are they forgetting we bought Sissoko last year. (Which all of those same attributes can apply)?

 

[Hakkz]

People saying no way is he a Poch player — attitude, work rate, consistency etc.
Are they forgetting we bought Sissoko last year. (Which all of those same attributes can apply)?

Most people didn't want Sissoko either and I can't say they were wrong in hindsight.

 

[BlondelBombshell]

Most people didn't want Sissoko either and I can't say they were wrong in hindsight.

I understand that, but we all say “I want him” “I don’t want him” when it comes to player such as Mahrez here, but it’s not really down to us, is it?

I understand the Mahrez reservations, but I can't see why people say “wouldn't suit us/ don’t want him”

PL proven, fast, bit of X-Factor, creative, goals, assists. Would he improve us? Yes.

 

[freeeki]

People saying no way is he a Poch player — attitude, work rate, consistency etc.
Are they forgetting we bought Sissoko last year. (Which all of those same attributes can apply)?

No, but we'd really rather we hadn't bothered.

 

[dontcallme]

I understand that, but we all say “I want him” “I don’t want him” when it comes to player such as Mahrez here, but it’s not really down to us, is it?

I understand the Mahrez reservations, but I can't see why people say “wouldn't suit us/ don’t want him”

PL proven, fast, bit of X-Factor, creative, goals, assists. Would he improve us? Yes.

Why are you surprised that we share our opinions of a footballer on a football discussion forum?

Do you think anybody posting here believes the decision is down to us?

 

[Larryjanta]

Most people didn't want Sissoko either and I can't say they were wrong in hindsight.

Most people didn't want Toby, Wanyama, said Kane would never make it etc.

Fans are worse judges than scouts and managers but neither group is infallible

 

[samsonlevi]

I would like him purely on the off chance he could be incredible

 

[ShaunL84]

Barkley and Mahrez would be brilliant business.

The two best attacking players outside the big 6.

I reckon Mahrez would become a starter really quickly, he's a dangerous player.

 

[allatsea]

Barkley and Mahrez would be brilliant business.

The two best attacking players outside the big 6.

I reckon Mahrez would become a starter really quickly, he's a dangerous player.

Lets hope the other ten starters can do the work of eleven because he doesn't do tracking back.

 

[dontcallme]

Barkley and Mahrez would be brilliant business.

The two best attacking players outside the big 6.

I reckon Mahrez would become a starter really quickly, he's a dangerous player.

Starting the season with Eriksen, Alli, Son, Lamela, Mahrez and Barkley as our attacking mids would be quite impressive.

 

[ShaunL84]

Starting the season with Eriksen, Alli, Son, Lamela, Mahrez and Barkley as our attacking mids would be quite impressive.

Agree.

Although I think the club shouldn't consider Lamela as an option, think of him as a bonus at the moment.

 

[paulcumpstone]

I think he would be a cracking signing.clearly has masses of ability.you dont win player of the year else and reckon poch could get the best out of him.

 

[Hakkz]

Most people didn't want Toby, Wanyama, said Kane would never make it etc.

Fans are worse judges than scouts and managers but neither group is infallible

That was a response to the "Poch player"-part. No one could have claimed that Wanyama wasn't a Poch player. I agree with overall scouting by fans though.

 

[werty]

Would love to get him, but I don't think there's a hope in hell that we pay what Leicester, and probably Mahrez himself, want.

 

[dagraham]

Most people didn't want Sissoko either and I can't say they were wrong in hindsight.

But Sissoko hasn't been lazy in a Spurs shirt. He's just crap.

 

[SDogg]

depends who leaves.

agreed. as things stand, with no one else leaving i should have said

 

[Hakkz]

But Sissoko hasn't been lazy in a Spurs shirt. He's just crap.

I agree personally. I thought he would have done more last season. Imo it wasn't effort that was missing, it was skill.. Hopefully he has improved and is more confident this season if we can't get rid of him.

 

[joelstinton14]

Lets hope the other ten starters can do the work of eleven because he doesn't do tracking back.

Its not really a matter of whether he does or doesn't under previous/current clubs. Poch wouldn't stand for it if wearing a spurs shirt. It is a part of our game. If he didn't, he probably be shipped off the following season.

 

[dontcallme]

Lets hope the other ten starters can do the work of eleven because he doesn't do tracking back.

Stats suggest his pressing is actually very much a part of his game.