Leon Bailey (out on loan to AS Roma)

[brontebilly]

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.

[Dave P]

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.

[Drummond]

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.

[Hookeysmith]

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

[usav]

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? 

[Risso]

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.

[Border villan]

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.

[Brend'Watkins]

There is a player there. Forget the remaining games now, a good preseason and get him back fully fit and raring to go.

[cdbearsfan]

Hope so. Some people seem to actively hate a player for having the temerity to be unlucky with injuries. Bizarre.

[Ads]

We can't afford to write off £30m. A long and hard summer on his fitness is a must.

[pauliewalnuts]

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.

[Brazilian Villain]

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.

[PaulWinch again]

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.

[Jon Crofts]

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?

[PaulWinch again]

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?