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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1245 on: May 03, 2022, 12:41:17 AM »
Can only watch him on the box but i get the impression he's not as speedy as we thought he would be.

He was like a rocket for his goal against Everton. I think he has the classic sign of a guy that lacks confidence in his acceleration in case he breaks down again. He has been a huge flop no doubt but can still turn things around with a serious pre season behind him. His back story on how he got to this level suggests he's a very resilient sort. If he is willing to put the graft in this summer, there could still be a role for him.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1246 on: May 03, 2022, 07:09:34 AM »
I think he has the classic sign of a guy that lacks confidence in his acceleration in case he breaks down again.

So he goes that big slower and takes it a bit easier……and still breaks down.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1247 on: May 03, 2022, 10:50:56 AM »
Can only watch him on the box but i get the impression he's not as speedy as we thought he would be.

He was like a rocket for his goal against Everton. I think he has the classic sign of a guy that lacks confidence in his acceleration in case he breaks down again. He has been a huge flop no doubt but can still turn things around with a serious pre season behind him. His back story on how he got to this level suggests he's a very resilient sort. If he is willing to put the graft in this summer, there could still be a role for him.

He's not been 'a huge flop' at all; he's had a serious injury, then broke down again when he came back in.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1248 on: May 03, 2022, 12:07:33 PM »
I have seen flashes but nothing of note since that game against Everton. The problem with very fast players is that hamstrings and groins can go very easily

A full pre season will do him the world of good and i certainly would not bin him yet

Luiz / McGinn / and a good few others should be sold first

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1249 on: May 03, 2022, 01:06:41 PM »
Can only watch him on the box but i get the impression he's not as speedy as we thought he would be.

He was like a rocket for his goal against Everton. I think he has the classic sign of a guy that lacks confidence in his acceleration in case he breaks down again. He has been a huge flop no doubt but can still turn things around with a serious pre season behind him. His back story on how he got to this level suggests he's a very resilient sort. If he is willing to put the graft in this summer, there could still be a role for him.

He's not been 'a huge flop' at all; he's had a serious injury, then broke down again when he came back in.

15 minutes against Everton in an entire season is not a flop? 

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1250 on: May 03, 2022, 01:11:56 PM »
I think we're drifting into semantics a bit. The signing obvioulsy just hasn't worked out so far for various reasons. Whether it will in the future remains to be seen.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1251 on: May 03, 2022, 03:51:32 PM »
Can only watch him on the box but i get the impression he's not as speedy as we thought he would be.

He was like a rocket for his goal against Everton. I think he has the classic sign of a guy that lacks confidence in his acceleration in case he breaks down again. He has been a huge flop no doubt but can still turn things around with a serious pre season behind him. His back story on how he got to this level suggests he's a very resilient sort. If he is willing to put the graft in this summer, there could still be a role for him.

He's not been 'a huge flop' at all; he's had a serious injury, then broke down again when he came back in.

As sturdy and reliable as a Sinclair C5.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1252 on: May 03, 2022, 04:03:02 PM »
There is a player there. Forget the remaining games now, a good preseason and get him back fully fit and raring to go.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1253 on: May 03, 2022, 06:40:21 PM »
Hope so. Some people seem to actively hate a player for having the temerity to be unlucky with injuries. Bizarre.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1254 on: May 03, 2022, 07:11:09 PM »
We can't afford to write off £30m. A long and hard summer on his fitness is a must.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1255 on: May 03, 2022, 09:18:14 PM »
It looks to me like a lack of self confidence being compounded by having had a really tough time with injuries and, when he does get a run out, feeling the extra pressure of having to deliver.

We can just take £30m and piss it away so easily, he needs a decent pre season and a fresh start.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1256 on: May 04, 2022, 10:12:58 AM »
It looks to me like a lack of self confidence being compounded by having had a really tough time with injuries and, when he does get a run out, feeling the extra pressure of having to deliver.

We can just take £30m and piss it away so easily, he needs a decent pre season and a fresh start.

Agreed. When we signed him fans of other clubs who watch the Bundesliga were asking how we'd managed to get him and at a reasonable fee so there's clearly a player there plus he can play either side.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1257 on: May 04, 2022, 11:34:51 AM »
It looks to me like a lack of self confidence being compounded by having had a really tough time with injuries and, when he does get a run out, feeling the extra pressure of having to deliver.

We can just take £30m and piss it away so easily, he needs a decent pre season and a fresh start.

Exactly. The money just exacerbates the point, but the disruption Bailey has experienced is clearly going to have impacted his ability to perform on the pitch. I think there’s real talent there and hopefully he’ll have a stable preseason and start performing to his potential.

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1258 on: May 25, 2022, 12:46:23 PM »
I see Leon has jetted off on holidays on a private jet judging from his IG post a day or so ago. Now I don't begrudge anyone having a break and getting away from it all but has Leon played 90 minutes this season? 60 even? 45 anyone?

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Re: Leon Bailey - signed
« Reply #1259 on: May 25, 2022, 12:48:36 PM »
No idea but I guess if the squad are released should he not be able to go on holiday because he’s had injury problems?

 


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