12 Aug 2026 14:42:42
Never seen Jordan James play, but one of my mates (a sheff u fan so presumably unbiased) seems to rate him, but he went down with a decent (on paper) Leicester side last season. So, is he a good signing, and what are his strengths/weaknesses?
12 Aug 2026 15:09:54
Similarly, I've not seen him play, but scoring 10 goals from midfield for a team which was relegated can't be bad! From what I've read, he's more of an attack-minded midfielder with a good eye for a through ball.
If true, that's precisely what we need! Now, we just need half a new back line, and we might just have a team to worry the rest of the league. ?
12 Aug 2026 15:41:53
Bullys, he's a box to box MF with an eye for goal, good at late runs into the box, has a good shot from outside the box, and can put a shift in and battle defensively. Basically, a very good all-rounder, with Munetsi levels of energy, but way more skill.
Not sure why it didn't work out in France, but maybe he just struggled to adapt to the lifestyle and being away from home, as he seems keen to stick around the Midlands.
12 Aug 2026 15:49:58
Sounds perfect! Only other question: why aren't prem teams sniffing around then?
12 Aug 2026 17:15:42
Ilkley, apparently pre-World Cup, a few were (Fulham and Palace level rather than top 6), but seem to have moved onto other targets.
13 Aug 2026 12:22:26
Sounds good to me, Flea buddy. We defo need a cm that can carry the ball and create problems for the defence. ?