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That should be a given though, I absolutely hate when someone mentions someone giving 100% as if it’s a trait that makes them a good player it makes me think there’s nothing else to praise them on other than the fact they run about. He’s been playing well for a period of games but the first 2 seasons at this level he done nothing spectacular and if he was THAT good, he would’ve. Good players stand out at this level easily and I don’t think Neil does. Amad stood out. Clarke stood out. Stewart stood out. Jobe stands out now and has a host of European clubs scouting him. Who’s after Neil? Two of those mentioned can’t even get a game for PL teams battling relegation so what makes anyone think Neil would?

I seen a video the other day rating every championship clubs defensive midfielder and he was 11th or 12th, so it’s not just a lot of our fans it’s other clubs too which makes you think he does nothing to stand out. I don’t think he’s that far down the list mind and he plays an under-appreciated role I’ll admit that but I just think for the level we are playing at if he was as good as some make out he’d stand out and after 3 seasons a PL club would have picked him up by now. He’s a decent championship midfielder and he’ll more than likely do a job for a bottom half PL team but I wouldn’t go any further than that.

Some players dont give 100% do they? Obviously you dont rate him, its just opinions, I think he is a great player
 
That should be a given though, I absolutely hate when someone mentions someone giving 100% as if it’s a trait that makes them a good player it makes me think there’s nothing else to praise them on other than the fact they run about. He’s been playing well for a period of games but the first 2 seasons at this level he done nothing spectacular and if he was THAT good, he would’ve. Good players stand out at this level easily and I don’t think Neil does. Amad stood out. Clarke stood out. Stewart stood out. Jobe stands out now and has a host of European clubs scouting him. Who’s after Neil? Two of those mentioned can’t even get a game for PL teams battling relegation so what makes anyone think Neil would?

I seen a video the other day rating every championship clubs defensive midfielder and he was 11th or 12th, so it’s not just a lot of our fans it’s other clubs too which makes you think he does nothing to stand out. I don’t think he’s that far down the list mind and he plays an under-appreciated role I’ll admit that but I just think for the level we are playing at if he was as good as some make out he’d stand out and after 3 seasons a PL club would have picked him up by now. He’s a decent championship midfielder and he’ll more than likely do a job for a bottom half PL team but I wouldn’t go any further than that.
I think him playing as a 6, a lot of his good work is going unnoticed. Jobe is playing in a box to box role easier to get noticed
 
I honestly think he will end up at Sheff utd or the smoggies.

but great that we are going after the right player that will fit into the squad now,
 
I wonder how much of a pull we are now for players after a signing like le fee

I did wonder tbh.

Would Cannon base part of his decision on the level or service and style of play ...

... or would he go to Boro for the money?

In reality I think he'll take what he sees as the best bet for PL football ...

... although the fact Sheff Utd bombed so badly, last time, might be off putting.
 
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Celtic are always in win now mode so it's hard for them to give young players a chance

They'll kick themselves for letting go of Vata and Doak imo - Doak didn't sign a pro deal so was difficult to keep b
It's complicated by brexit and how cheap it is for English clubs to pick scottish kids up. Liverpool could offer doak life-changing money as well so it wasn't really about whether celtic could offer him a pathway or not. Lots of Scottish kids have gone down south and done **** all but made good money in England. Its impossible for Scottish clubs to compete but they need to be more proactive in offering kids clear opportunities to progress.
 
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Update from the Athletic:

Leicester City have had a busy morning of it. Their women’s side has seen its goalkeeper leave, and now the men have a player back in the fold. Maybe.

Striker Tom Cannon has been recalled early from his season’s loan at Championship side Stoke City.

Maybe this isn’t a surprise given Cannon played under three ‘permanent’ managers at struggling Stoke, all in the space of just a few months.

But the 22-year-old also scored 11 times in 25 games, including four in a 6-1 win over Portsmouth.

Which makes you think either Ruud van Nistelrooy wants a proper look at a player he hasn’t worked with since taking over at Leicester, or there is a better loan option for him heading into the second half of the season.

Either would be an interesting development.

As for Stoke, they are four points clear of the Championship relegation zone having played two games more than Portsmouth in 22nd — and they’ve just lost their top scorer. Ouch.
 
I did wonder tbh.

Would Cannon base part of his decision on the level or service and style of play ...

... or would he go to Boro for the money?

In reality I think he'll take what he sees as the best bet for PL football ...

... although the fact Sheff Utd bombed so badly, last time, might be off putting.

I don't think he'll get to choose tbh. Leicester will likely pick the best offer. I think Cannon will only get a say if Sheff Utd match our final offer.
 
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"Ruud van Nistelrooy had previously admitted that City may recall Cannon – but it would only be to send him out to a new club, potentially making the club some cash."