Leicester fan’s views on McAteer and the sale… collated from forum by
unstableblue 22 Aug 10:14First off I have watched McAteer a number of times in Champ and Prem, the first time I saw him he excelled in a Championship game and I remember thinking he’s one to watch. Looking through the forum this was a purple patch of form when he broke out. But not sure he’s continued that. But he’s 23 apparently a good character and works hard. His best position seems to be a question. And the fee is maybe a little high. He’s a Burns replacement in my view.
Of note Sunderland made a significant offer last January that was rebuffed, £8m.
Looking through the Leicester forum there are some recurring themes, I’ve summarised, with some examples. I do think forum views are valid on a player, if you average them out - albeit the thought George Hirst was/is poor!!
1) HE’S NOT RATED
“Sell sell sell. He is so unbelievably poor.”
“Doesn't matter at all if he's a "local lad". He's pony. We cannot afford to be sentimental. Get him gone.“
“Weakening a direct competitor (well possibly a direct competitor)...
Clever. I like it.”
“Big admirer of Kasey’s work rate, but in terms of 1 vs 1 ability he isn’t good enough and not really a Marti type winger.”
“Sell straight away. He's simply not good enough“
“Love Kasey and I love the effort he puts in. But he’s not made for this system, he can’t beat a man one on one and doesn’t suit one touch football. ”
2) MANY SEE QUALITY AND POTENTIAL, HE’s A GREAT CHARACTER
“I feel uneasy with this, I think there is a good player there who can score goals.
Also a really good lad, hard working and local.”
“Kasey has a part to play this season. He seems to be getting better. He's not a starter, but decent cover.“
“I think he could improve but needs to play week in, week out and work out where his best position is.“
“Not a fan of selling to a divisional rival. Plus I rate him. he's one of the few players we have that can get into goal scoring positions. Despite having a limited technique. I don't expect our players to be brilliant, or win beauty contests. But I do expect them to be effective. Which Kasey can be. Maybe thats what Ipswich sees in him.”
“Selling him would be good business but he doesnt deserve the mocking he's getting on here.
He's done well to establish himself as a championship player, scored a goal at PL level and surprised a lot of us. Maybe he will surprise us again, although it is best that he gets a fresh start elsewhere for his sake and ours.”
“Kasey has a part to play this season. He seems to be getting better. He's not a starter, but decent cover.”
“He will be very useful at Ipswich. Look at what they achieved with s*!t like Wes Burns on their wing...”
“Sunderland wanted him and now Ipswich, yet some turn their noses up.
No doubt he'll be a squad player at Ipswich, the same as here. He for whatever you think of his current talent will form part of the squad be on lower wages and is young and hungry.“
“Slightly breaking from mould here. There's a serviceable player there if you surround him with some talent and play him right, you have a player worth having.”
“Feel like he's a little bit underappreciated by some of our fans. Looked really promising when he first came through in 2023 and it's difficult to evaluate a player over the last twelve months when you consider how dysfunctional we've been. As others point out he seems like a good character as well.”
“Interesting one for me. A good but not a great player for us, but a brilliant character. ”
3) FEE IS HIGH
“I actually like him and would rather keep but anything over 6m should be accepted.
Hopefully we can get the money they got for scamming Wrexham for Nathan Broadhead.”
“Looking at this, can only see the bid being in the region of £5m, £6m at best....sign of the times sadly but wish him well if he does go“
“No way we are getting the 8-10 mil that was reported in January, so yet another masterclass from Ruskin “
“Selling for £5m or so would be a no-brainer. Really likeable lad but not good enough really. ”
“If they offer £5m+ this would be an amazing deal”
“£12m + add ons is a ridiculously good deal for him
Hopefully we actually put it to use - just get Ipswich to send it straight to Millwall for us for Ivanovic”
“Unbelievable agreed fee.
I like Kasey but this is too good to turn down in the position we’re in“
4) HIS BEST POSITION IS UNCLEAR
“Keep! Stick him upfront. He's a good finisher and has work rate. Need more players with his attitude and work ethic around. Genuinely don't think he's a winger”
“Still needs to find what his best position is, I just don’t think he is a winger
Sell if we get a decent offer”
“Going to go against the grain here and say I'm not too sure we should sell. Genuinely think if he was given a run as a striker he'd surprise a lot of people. ”
“Personally thought he's more suited to a no.8 role - played very well v Stoke there under Enzo. ”
4) LEICESTER ARE DOOMED
“We can't hold him back. Let him progress and play for a team that doesn't have a toxic atmosphere and on a downward spiral. Plus we really need him this season which means he's too good for us and what we're trying to achieve.“
“I think once he's out of our toxic club he'll thrive.“
“my worry really lies around you selling one of the better attitudes who is more in tune age wise with this young crop we have. He's quite a wise lad and I am told, he's really good around Seagrave with the youth teams etc. You selling someone who cares and that its going to mean a lot of the next couple of years.”
“In terms of club culture, attitude, and respect to the badge. Selling McAteer would be one of the last things you do.”
“Last time in the champo..
Fatawu : 43 apps
2,973 mins
7 Goals
kasey (with a long injury) : 26 apps
1,307 mins
7 Goals “
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