| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp 20:12 - Jun 20 with 8175 views | Mullet |
Some screenshot from an account I can't follow/link. Apparently we've had a zoom meeting with him.
Would make total sense he's on the list and definitely potential Prem player. Would he be the right profile to replace Ali at this level? Starter? I'm a fan. |  |
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:16 - Jun 20 with 7449 views | Illinoisblue |
Just saw it on Twitter. My old man brain went to “great for long throws”. |  |
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:23 - Jun 20 with 7303 views | Mercian |
He's good. I would say he is more on par with Hirst but with a higher ceiling. As it stands he's not a player who will get 15 goals a season in The Prem but may well mature into one. I would look to get an older more established player to come in as well. Danny Ings for example. |  | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:26 - Jun 20 with 7254 views | Clutch |
Not been impressed with him when I've seen him play. |  | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:27 - Jun 20 with 7222 views | Mercian |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:26 - Jun 20 by Clutch |
Not been impressed with him when I've seen him play. |
The only time he has played against us he scored. | | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:36 - Jun 20 with 7054 views | Clutch |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:27 - Jun 20 by Mercian |
The only time he has played against us he scored. |
So?
Maidstones players scored against us, want to sign them too? | | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:39 - Jun 20 with 7015 views | CaptainAhab |
I liked him a lot when Hull played us, raw but loads of potential and he'd fit right in with the way we play. I'd definitely be keen if he's available |  | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:40 - Jun 20 with 6977 views | itfc_jg |
Kmc wanted him in each of the last 3 windows. We know how that ends up….. | | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:41 - Jun 20 with 6966 views | WeirdFishes |
Would take him on a permanent deal but hopefully we’ll use our loan slots for a higher level of player. |  |
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 08:05 - Jun 21 with 5757 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
You're not part of Man City's academy if you haven't got something about you. If it's true that McKenna has wanted him previously, then I wouldn't be surprised if this turns out to be a loan with an obligation deal we aim to do.
I'd be happy with him. A long term investment who can hit the ground running from the off. |  |
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:22 - Jun 21 with 5358 views | iamipswich |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:27 - Jun 20 by Mercian |
The only time he has played against us he scored. |
Must be good if he scored in a 3-0 loss at PR |  |
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:25 - Jun 21 with 5323 views | StokieBlue |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 08:05 - Jun 21 by IPSWICHFANITFC |
You're not part of Man City's academy if you haven't got something about you. If it's true that McKenna has wanted him previously, then I wouldn't be surprised if this turns out to be a loan with an obligation deal we aim to do.
I'd be happy with him. A long term investment who can hit the ground running from the off. |
Don't think we have enough loan slots for someone who might not be able to contribute immediately.
Buying might be a different matter though.
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:29 - Jun 21 with 5247 views | IPSWICHFANITFC |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:25 - Jun 21 by StokieBlue |
Don't think we have enough loan slots for someone who might not be able to contribute immediately.
Buying might be a different matter though.
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Isn't in 2 domestic loans though? I think I've read Man City are wanting £10m for him this summer which is probably fair seeing as most of that will be based on potential. | |
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:36 - Jun 21 with 5183 views | tractorboy1978 |
I wouldn't see him as the main man and would expect a higher calibre/more proven striker to come in as well.
With that in mind, I'm not sure a deal for him really works for us at the moment? As others have said, with domestic loan spots at a premium, we want to use those to get real difference makers (if possible). And a permanent deal is going to cost us well north of £10m I would think. Doesn't seem the best use of the budget.
But if KM wants him, who am I to argue! | | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:36 - Jun 21 with 5163 views | StokieBlue |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:29 - Jun 21 by IPSWICHFANITFC |
Isn't in 2 domestic loans though? I think I've read Man City are wanting £10m for him this summer which is probably fair seeing as most of that will be based on potential. |
Yes which isn't many if you're filling one slot with someone who isn't established.
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:39 - Jun 21 with 5133 views | portmanking |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:36 - Jun 21 by tractorboy1978 |
I wouldn't see him as the main man and would expect a higher calibre/more proven striker to come in as well.
With that in mind, I'm not sure a deal for him really works for us at the moment? As others have said, with domestic loan spots at a premium, we want to use those to get real difference makers (if possible). And a permanent deal is going to cost us well north of £10m I would think. Doesn't seem the best use of the budget.
But if KM wants him, who am I to argue! |
I've known Delap's been on the wishlist for ten days or so (Joe will confirm!)
He's seen as a great option for various reasons - he can play centrally or wide right as an alternative option to Burns. He's come through the City academy and Kieran likes those kinds of players as they can be moulded/coached more easily. He's also a sound investment. £9m-£10m could easily be worth £35m+ if he has a good season or two.
Oh, Rosenior's recommended to Delap he joins Town too! [Post edited 21 Jun 2024 9:41]
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:45 - Jun 21 with 5018 views | tractorboy1978 |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:39 - Jun 21 by portmanking |
I've known Delap's been on the wishlist for ten days or so (Joe will confirm!)
He's seen as a great option for various reasons - he can play centrally or wide right as an alternative option to Burns. He's come through the City academy and Kieran likes those kinds of players as they can be moulded/coached more easily. He's also a sound investment. £9m-£10m could easily be worth £35m+ if he has a good season or two.
Oh, Rosenior's recommended to Delap he joins Town too! [Post edited 21 Jun 2024 9:41]
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I hadn't thought about his versatility to be fair. Definitely right re a good investment, the right profile to exponentially increase in value. McKenna talked him up a couple of times last season which is always a telling sign he rates him. | | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 10:43 - Jun 21 with 4621 views | burnbudgiesburn |
Hoping this is more than just fan ITK nonsense as I really like Delap. He's had 3 loan spells in the champ where he has really impressed so I think he's ready to step up now.
Excellent technique and control of the ball under pressure and more importantly for the step up - pace!
Also something different from Hirst, think he'd be seen as something more as a Chaplin & Burns competitor in those 2 positions. | | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 11:12 - Jun 21 with 4374 views | Len_Brennan |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 09:39 - Jun 21 by portmanking |
I've known Delap's been on the wishlist for ten days or so (Joe will confirm!)
He's seen as a great option for various reasons - he can play centrally or wide right as an alternative option to Burns. He's come through the City academy and Kieran likes those kinds of players as they can be moulded/coached more easily. He's also a sound investment. £9m-£10m could easily be worth £35m+ if he has a good season or two.
Oh, Rosenior's recommended to Delap he joins Town too! [Post edited 21 Jun 2024 9:41]
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I would agree with all that.
We've also got to consider that KMcK will look to adapt his favoured style of play for the big leap into the Premier League.
In League 1 & the Championship we were largely a dymamic, unorthodox 4-2-3-1, where one full back could push on into attack & the defence would morph into a back 3. This allowed us to be an attack minded footballing side, which was reflected in both our goal scored & goals conceded columns.
Now KMcK is not going to abandon his footballing principles, but he knows he will have to mitigate somewhat against the sheer power & quality of some of the best players on the planet next season. It wouldn't surprise me if he moved us more into a 4-3-3 side when in possession, that switches to a 4-5-1 when out of possession, in order to help out the midfield that will be under enormous pressure in this league, irrespective of who we bring in.
Having a forward like Delap, who can play centrally as well as out wide, would fit that system too, & we know the manager likes footballers with versatility. | | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 11:21 - Jun 21 with 4254 views | textbackup |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:36 - Jun 20 by Clutch |
So?
Maidstones players scored against us, want to sign them too? |
😂😂 that’s killed me |  |
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 11:35 - Jun 21 with 4130 views | BiGDonnie |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 20:23 - Jun 20 by Mercian |
He's good. I would say he is more on par with Hirst but with a higher ceiling. As it stands he's not a player who will get 15 goals a season in The Prem but may well mature into one. I would look to get an older more established player to come in as well. Danny Ings for example. |
You can see into the future and can guarantee he won't score 15 goals in the Prem next season for whoever he's playing for? |  |
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 13:21 - Jun 21 with 3745 views | Mercian |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 11:35 - Jun 21 by BiGDonnie |
You can see into the future and can guarantee he won't score 15 goals in the Prem next season for whoever he's playing for? |
I did not say that. That is why I wrote "As it stands" [Post edited 21 Jun 2024 13:22]
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 13:24 - Jun 21 with 3706 views | BiGDonnie |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 13:21 - Jun 21 by Mercian |
I did not say that. That is why I wrote "As it stands" [Post edited 21 Jun 2024 13:22]
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How do you 'know' he won't score 1 goals next season? | |
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 15:05 - Jun 21 with 3333 views | Mercian |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 13:24 - Jun 21 by BiGDonnie |
How do you 'know' he won't score 1 goals next season? |
Why are you trying to wind me up mate? I'm just expressing an opinion. My opinion is that if Delap played for us he would score goals but not as many as 15. You are pulling me up on semantics when you know exactly what I mean. [Post edited 21 Jun 2024 15:12]
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| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 16:02 - Jun 21 with 3153 views | PhilTWTD |
Not given any encouragement on this one. Did think there might be something in it as we were interested in a previous window. |  | | |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 16:53 - Jun 21 with 2945 views | burnbudgiesburn |
| Liam Delap doing the rounds on Whatsapp on 16:02 - Jun 21 by PhilTWTD |
Not given any encouragement on this one. Did think there might be something in it as we were interested in a previous window. |
Pity.
Maybe we come back to this if other targets don't work out. | | | |
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