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Offline Ad@m

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Lucas Digne - Signed
« on: January 09, 2022, 06:33:16 PM »
We're in advanced talks apparently for a permanent deal.

I know nothing about him other than he plays left back. Is he an upgrade on Target?
« Last Edit: January 13, 2022, 09:27:39 AM by Dave »

Offline LukeJames

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2022, 06:34:10 PM »
Hes been decent in the opposition box for us this season.

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2022, 06:37:06 PM »
My best mate is an Everton fan and has just texted to say that if we buy him that’s our friendship over!

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2022, 06:37:45 PM »
This would be a very good signing if it happens. Targett has not been the level he achieved last year. Good defensively, but not so good going forward.If we are to progress, we need to upgrade "ok"players.

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2022, 06:38:36 PM »
43 caps for France apparently.  Can't be too shabby! An upgrade indeed.

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2022, 06:39:07 PM »
I seem to remember he used to score highly on point on Football Fantasy for his attacking play, which obviously suits our new style. Targett is a very good defender and has been solid and very reliable. His distribution though does let him down. I really like Targett I think he’s worked really hard for us but maybe he’s just not suited to a more advanced role.

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2022, 06:40:59 PM »
I don't know why Chelsea would want to block the pathway of the 17 year old kid that played for them last night. The kid looks like he'll be quality.

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2022, 06:42:05 PM »
Only everton player ive been aware of over the last couple of years. Be a great signing.

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2022, 06:42:27 PM »
I don't know why Chelsea would want to block the pathway of the 17 year old kid that played for them last night. The kid looks like he'll be quality.

They do seem reluctant to give their kids a chance don't they?

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #9 on: January 09, 2022, 06:43:08 PM »
Looked good in the 2-0 victory we had at VP in August 2019. BUT Benitez has dropped him because of his attitude which appears poor at best. We don't need players who think they're bigger than the club.

Offline Goldenballs

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #10 on: January 09, 2022, 06:44:51 PM »
I don't think he's a massive upgrade on Targett, probably better overall but not £25m better. Meh.

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2022, 06:45:12 PM »
A 28 and 29 year old.  Raises eyebrow slightly.

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2022, 06:47:36 PM »
My best mate is an Everton fan and has just texted to say that if we buy him that’s our friendship over!

Did you text him back to tell him to act in a more digne-fied manner?

Offline Ad@m

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2022, 06:49:47 PM »
Looked good in the 2-0 victory we had at VP in August 2019. BUT Benitez has dropped him because of his attitude which appears poor at best. We don't need players who think they're bigger than the club.

He's apparently told Everton he's got zero interest in going to Newcastle so at least he's not a mercenary. Sounds like someone razor-focused on winning as he's only interested in clubs who are either in Europe already or can get there soon, so probably fits the attitude profile Gerrard is looking for.

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Re: Lucas Digne
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2022, 06:54:54 PM »
Never really noticed him being particularly good whenever we've played Everton, but his two clubs before Everton were PSG and Barcelona (about 30 appearances for each), plus a season on-loan at Roma - and then there are 40-odd caps for France, so he clearly has pedigree.

I guess in a game where attacking full-backs are so important these days, and where the good ones are mentioned a LOT, I guess I'm surprised I've not heard him talked about more often? When you think "good attacking left-backs in the premier league" you think Robertson, Chilwell, Alonso, Shaw, Tierney. If you asked me to name the top left-backs in the premier league I'm not sure I would even mention him.

I hope it's just because I'm woefully ill-informed about the players from other teams.

 


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