Confirmed Transfer George Thomas loaned to Scunthorpe

[Jeff]

Leicester City youngster George Thomas has joined EFL League One side Scunthorpe United on loan for the 2018/19 season.

The 21-year-old midfielder joined the Foxes from Coventry City in August 2017 and went on to enjoy an outstanding season as part of the Club’s Development Squad last term.

His contribution helped them achieve a third-place finish in Premier League 2 as well as earning himself a debut for the Wales national team against Mexico in May, after having represented them at Under-17, Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 levels.

The Leicester-born Thomas came through the ranks at Coventry City and made his debut for the Sky Blues as a 16-year-old in January 2014. He continued to produce impressive performances, including at Wembley in the 2017 EFL Trophy Final, when he scored the winning goal against Oxford United.

He also took in a loan spell with Yeovil Town during the 2015/16 season and will now continue his progression with Scunthorpe United, who begin their League One season away at Thomas’ former club Coventry City on Saturday afternoon.

 

[Miles Away]

SO WHY IN THE BLUE **** DID HE PLAY IN A PRESEASON GAME 10 DAYS BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED?

 

[Jeff]

SO WHY IN THE BLUE **** DID HE PLAY IN A PRESEASON GAME 10 DAYS BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED?

He only played for 15 minutes, is it really that important?

 

[H T B]

SO WHY IN THE BLUE **** DID HE PLAY IN A PRESEASON GAME 10 DAYS BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED?

To see if he had something.
He may have the skills, but the Valencia game showed he had little pace.
Let's see if he comes back

 

[Miles Away]

He only played for 15 minutes, is it really that important?

Just indicative of a lack of strategy for me. No, it’s not that important.

 

[Skitzo]

Just indicative of a lack of strategy for me. No, it’s not that important.

who else should have played? They are protecting a minor foot problem for Gray so he wasn't used, NDukwu had already come on what other wingers do the U23s have, genuine question as the only 2 I am aware of are those 2

 

[Jeff]

who else should have played?

Kapustka.

But he'd played for the under 23s earlier in the day, which I'm sure did him more good in terms of match fitness than 15 minutes against Valencia would have done

 

[Skitzo]

Kapustka.

But he'd played for the under 23s earlier in the day, which I'm sure did him more good in terms of match fitness than 15 minutes against Valencia would have done

he's played CM in a 433 when used for us in this pre season so probably not considered a winger

 

[popillius]

SO WHY IN THE BLUE **** DID HE PLAY IN A PRESEASON GAME 10 DAYS BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED?

1. Perhaps the loan deal wasn't complete by then and we decided to give the lad some match practise.
2. Perhaps the loan deal was complete but we decided to give the lad some match practise because, well, he's our player, we have a professional responsibility for him and he needs to train.
3. Perhaps he was available and others weren't.
4. Perhaps we still need to know what his weaknesses and strengths are so he can work on them whilst on loan.
5. Perhaps he wanted a run out and asked for time on the pitch.

Not every single tiny thing is an excuse for you to express dismay at Puel. Many people aren't convinced, me included but this constant criticism of him for doing anything at all is just a bit odd.

 

[Blaarev]

SO WHY IN THE BLUE **** DID HE PLAY IN A PRESEASON GAME 10 DAYS BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED?

where did you get all those capital letters from. it’s virtually impossible to get hold of them anymore after donald trump opened his twitter account

 

[homer]

Waah waah we never give the kids a chance etc....

 

[Blue Maniac]

He only played for 15 minutes, is it really that important?

Is it even particularly unusual? I'm sure this kind of thing happened under Pearson every year.

 

[Jeff]

Is it even particularly unusual?

No.

 

[homer]

Is it even particularly unusual? I'm sure this kind of thing happened under Pearson every year.

Yeah and looked where that got us, the big wanker

 

[glyn]

Is it even particularly unusual? I'm sure this kind of thing happened under Pearson every year.

I suspect most PL teams have had the same kind of funny and fairly random pre-season line ups too.

 

[Lako42]

he's played CM in a 433 when used for us in this pre season so probably not considered a winger

Or a footballer