James Maddison

[wrd]

Leicester are not entertaining any Maddison talks right now they do like harry winks.

Very happy with this update

 

[GetKaned]

Because he has upside given his age and his nationality.

He is also a very very good player. Even if you only watch him in two games a season (i.e. against us) you could see that. They’re a much lesser side without him.

Just like Bissouma

 

[worcestersauce]

Can't help thinking Leicester are gently sliding back into their role as bit part players in the Premier League. Maddison went there at their peak imagining they were going on to great things but he'll be gone within two years and they'll not get his like again. He will be available if not this summer then next..

 

[Stoof]

Obligatory YouTube compilation

Fuck. Shouldn't have watched this.

 

[spursfast]

Fuck. Shouldn't have watched this.

this is not happening is it

 

[spursfan77]

Leicester are not entertaining any Maddison talks right now they do like harry winks.

Let’s unsettle him then! That might make them think about it if he agitates to move!

 

[GetKaned]

Obligatory YouTube compilation

Its not always when you see a compilation full of actual output.

 

[djhotspur]

Its not always when you see a compilation full of actual output.

Yeah this is why I’m so baffled people don’t want him. They see issues about his attitude etc from his past and him being in Ibiza etc but don’t realise just how good he was last season. He developed hugely and is now an outstanding talent who offers everything going forward you could want.
i ? guarantee people didn’t watch him last season if they don’t want us to sign him.

 

[bbunc]

Hard for me to believe Leicester would entertain selling him for anything less than a massive fee. Their best player, homegrown, 2 (or maybe 3 if option) years left. Nobody in the EPL (outside of Everton’s criminal mismanagement) is desperate for $ any more.

think this is a pipe dream unless we are willing to spend 70+ (Which I’d be shocked about).

I’m really fascinated to see where we go for this spot. It’s a weird one where there is no automatic starting spot and it’s almost a niche role under Conte.

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

Its not always when you see a compilation full of actual output.

There's a lot to like in that video. Proper striker in front of goal, hits it with whichever foot is necessary, no hesitation. Great distribution from deeper, too. I dunno, he might be worth £70M, might make the difference between plucky runners up or actual champs?

 

[rossdapep]

What is actually going on with Leicester then?

They haven't made any moves yet, they have always made smart and sensible signings (although some on here overrated some of their signings) and they always sell players at a premium (Maguire, Mahrez).

So how have they got into a financial mess?

 

[worcestersauce]

What is actually going on with Leicester then?

They haven't made any moves yet, they have always made smart and sensible signings (although some on here overrated some of their signings) and they always sell players at a premium (Maguire, Mahrez).

So how have they got into a financial mess?

Don't really know but they've always had a high wage bill with respect to their turnover, one of the highest I believe, which is why they always have to sell top players. To be honest their supply of players to sell on to the big clubs has been thinning out. They've been banking on a big fee for Tielemans but that's not going to happen which leaves them with noone else but Maddison. Can anyone think of another Leicester player worth any interest?

 

[GMI]

What is actually going on with Leicester then?

They haven't made any moves yet, they have always made smart and sensible signings (although some on here overrated some of their signings) and they always sell players at a premium (Maguire, Mahrez).

So how have they got into a financial mess?

If I recall I think their mess stems from their players wages being in excess of 100% of their turnover. They were trying to attract players with an unsustainable wage structure.

 

[worcestersauce]

I think their mess stems from their players wages being in excess of 100% of their revenues.

Wow! I didn't know it was that high.

 

[GMI]

Wow! I didn't know it was that high.

I’m not sure if it still is but I’m sure at one point that was the case.

 

[rossdapep]

Don't really know but they've always had a high wage bill with respect to their turnover, one of the highest I believe, which is why they always have to sell top players. To be honest their supply of players to sell on to the big clubs has been thinning out. They've been banking on a big fee for Tielemans but that's not going to happen which leaves them with noone else but Maddison. Can anyone think of another Leicester player worth any interest?

If I recall I think their mess stems from their players wages being in excess of 100% of their turnover. They were trying to attract players with an unsustainable wage structure.

Thanks, guys.

Makes sense, you certainly cannot operate in this way, especially as they don't get CL football. I do wonder how damaging this will be for them going forward.

 

[Stoof]

If I recall I think their mess stems from their players wages being in excess of 100% of their turnover. They were trying to attract players with an unsustainable wage structure.

So they're just permanently making a loss? WTF? That's abysmal!

Would be shame if they accidentally liquidated themselves. Right in the #fairytale.

 

[VegasII]

What is actually going on with Leicester then?

They haven't made any moves yet, they have always made smart and sensible signings (although some on here overrated some of their signings) and they always sell players at a premium (Maguire, Mahrez).

So how have they got into a financial mess?

 

[razor1981]

I’m not sure if it still is but I’m sure at one point that was the case.

The wage bill was just under their total revenue in the most recent accounts (£192m wages vs £227m turnover). The previous year their wage bill was £7m higher than revenue.

 

[bbunc]

The wage bill was just under their total revenue in the most recent accounts (£192m wages vs £227m turnover). The previous year their wage bill was £7m higher than revenue.

Although have to keep in mind that the most recent accounts will be COVID era revenues - ie zero match day income.