Player Suggestion Marcus Maddison

[adebo]

I'd have Holmes before him every day of the week, and twice on Sundays. Holmes is the finished article, with a work ethic that Maddison the show pony could only dream of.

Madison is a game breaker off the bench, where as holmes is a good player in the Duffy role, is it greedy to want both? Maddison would have a resale value if he does well, holmes is 6years older and would have no value after a 2 year deal! If i had to choose it would be maddison!

 

[DSJ Blade]

Local rag down here says two Championship clubs are after him

http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/...dream-move-for-marcus-inches-closer-1-8011202

 

[Norderner]

Maddison is a lazy, temperamental, cry baby, hence why nobody will take a chance on him for the money they want. Holmes is what Maddison should aim to be. Skill + graft. Older, but miles better.

 

[Mouth of the South]

I'm sure there's a good player in there somewhere but when Utd were away at P'boro last season, one free kick aside, I thought he had an absolute nightmare. I'm really not sure CW would go for such a player - I've not seen or heard of any interest other than him being suggested on here.

 

[Ricky]

"Posh would want in excess of £1 million for Maddison who they signed from Gateshead in August 2014 for under a quarter of that fee."


That could suggest it won't take much more than £1m, possibly under £1.5m. Less than I thought if so, and it would seem great value for a player of his rare talent, age and versatility.

It boils down to whether Wilder would fancy his chances of getting the mental side of his game right. If he could become more of a team player with a good work rate he could be worth a fortune. I'd use Cristiano Ronaldo as an example - flair player with all the talent but it's his mentality and hard work that's got him to the very top. Maddison needs to follow that example if he wants to play in the PL.

I don't think we'll be one of the clubs enquiring though. We seem committed to Holmes, and I would back him to make a bigger impact in the Championship than Maddison for the next season or two - so a better signing for us next season. It's just that he wouldn't have the same potential resale value.

 

[sheffielder]

The signing of Nathan Thomas signing probably put an end to what little possibility there was that Wilder would want Maddison.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Recently been added to the transfer list. Personally think he'd do well with us.. worth a cheeky offer?

No! He's a lady's front bottom imo.

 

[Ricky]

Another article here (from 14th June) suggesting £1m could get him and that we're competing with Bolton and Charlton to sign him.

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/15346567.Revealed__How_much_Peterborough_star_will_cost_Charlton/

I'd make us clear favourites for him if so.

Could this be one that happens right out of the blue?

For little more than £1m, it's extremely tempting. But will there be room for him if we sign Holmes?

 

[Danetheblade]

Another article here (from 14th June) suggesting £1m could get him and that we're competing with Bolton and Charlton to sign him.

http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/15346567.Revealed__How_much_Peterborough_star_will_cost_Charlton/

I'd make us clear favourites for him if so.

Could this be one that happens right out of the blue?

For little more than £1m, it's extremely tempting. But will there be room for him if we sign Holmes?

I would personally take him over Holmes.. has age on his side. And on his day looked untouchable.

 

[Norderner]

I would personally take him over Holmes.. has age on his side. And on his day looked untouchable.

And that's the problem. His day is once every 30 days!

 

[Danetheblade]

And that's the problem. His day is once every 30 days!

I suspect the issue is, he's never really had the calibre of players around him that we have. With players like Fleck, Coutts and Carruthers surrounding him. I can only see him flourishing. Imo of course

 

[Ricky]

I would personally take him over Holmes.. has age on his side. And on his day looked untouchable.

It's a close one for me, I'd trust Holmes to produce more next season and probably the one after. But Maddison does have unique ability and great potential. For about £1.2m, much less than I expected their chairman to demand, it would be low risk.

I'd say there's just about room for both of them, as Maddison also plays on the right. But signing both would possibly dictate that we play 4-2-3-1 more often. Although it would be possible to play with both supporting a centre forward in the 3-5-2 system.

For Maddison to be more consistent maybe he needs to stay out wide, probably on the left. Simplify his game a bit. In the Championship I'd expect him to have a bigger impact from wide than central.

 

[Bristol Blade]

And that's the problem. His day is once every 30 days!

Blimey. He did well then to get 9 goals and 17 assists last season if he only turns up every 30 games.

 

[chipsncake]

And that's the problem. His day is once every 30 days!

Doesn't matter, you have to believe that if Wilder signs him he will get the best out of him. He's certainly got the talent and could well blossom at the Lane.

 

[Liaminho9]

Agree with the comments above... Maddison has raw talent, but needs to be mentored by the right management team. He has age on his side.

 

[Lard_Lad]

With Holmes dead in the water could this man be Wilders second choice, transfer lifted, similar play style to Holmes but from what I've seen a better player. Only issue is he can be a bit of a hot and cold player and doesn't have the work rate Holmes has but has more of the skill.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

I'd give Brooks ago, seems have exploded onto the scene recently.

 

[Blade58]

With Holmes dead in the water could this man be Wilders second choice, transfer lifted, similar play style to Holmes but from what I've seen a better player. Only issue is he can be a bit of a hot and cold player and doesn't have the work rate Holmes has but has more of the skill.

Their chairman won't let him go cheap. He never does any of their players showing talent/promise

I can't see him bowing to our bid(s), if there was to be one

 

[Ricky]

Maddison will be £1.2m+. He's not the most reliable and would be a gamble. There's no chance in hell we'd spend that sort of money on him.

I'd like him here but he wouldn't be the most suitable signing if Brooks makes the breakthrough - both are left footed attacking midfielders who do the unpredictable.

 

[adebo]

Would wilder be interested if we got the walker money in? But out of our range without the Walker money? He would be 500k more than holmes but he would have a resale value of more than 500k similar wages so id be interested

 

[Ricky]

From Bladesmad, posted by RonnieWaldock. It'll be right if he's posted it.


Marcus Maddison
Being watched today v QPR.

I don't know that much about him other than he was supposed to be going to Leeds in the JTW.

1 yr left on contract. Peterboro very anxious to sell anybody who they can get a (decent) fee for.

A possible addition to our midfield?

 

[itsinyerblood]

I'd give Brooks ago, seems have exploded onto the scene recently.

A little patience with Brooks I think. Definitely has potential but against Malaga we saw a few mistakes from Brooks that a more experienced head would no longer have in their closet. Keep him with the senior players, he'll either learn and improve, or he'll end up like so many others before him, looking to find a club at a lower level.

 

[EddieColquhoun]

From Bladesmad, posted by RonnieWaldock. It'll be right if he's posted it.


Marcus Maddison
Being watched today v QPR.

I don't know that much about him other than he was supposed to be going to Leeds in the JTW.

1 yr left on contract. Peterboro very anxious to sell anybody who they can get a (decent) fee for.

A possible addition to our midfield?

Tufty said 1/2 at the top of the pitch and mentioned asking for some cash from the sell-ons.

 

[Ricky]

Not signing Holmes and getting the Walker money make Maddison far more likely.

He's at exactly the price point we might be looking at for one or two players if we are to use that Walker money.

 

[Lard_Lad]

I'd be very happy if we got him, he's a very exciting player, can be a little bit hot and cold but if anyone can sort that out then its Wilder. Quick, tricky and can finish would be an excellent signing and a starter for me.

9 goals 17 assists las season and double figures in both the season before.

 

[8lade]

£300k and that's your lot this is a working class club you know.

 

[Liaminho9]

I'd be much happier if the club were to spend circa £1m on Maddison rather than Holmes.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

A little patience with Brooks I think. Definitely has potential but against Malaga we saw a few mistakes from Brooks that a more experienced head would no longer have in their closet. Keep him with the senior players, he'll either learn and improve, or he'll end up like so many others before him, looking to find a club at a lower level.

Oh dear! The best players in the world make mistakes. Why point out that one of the brightest prospects we've had for years made one in a pre-season friendly and damn his future prospects because of it?

 

[nopigfansintown]

Seems a good one to poach given the contractual situation. A typical old school winger, that blows hot and cold, possessing a questionable mentality (when I've seen him). He definitely has talent, and is a good age, so probably worth the gamble. Echo the comments about liking this signing above the potential Holmes deal. He's younger and at a smaller club, so financially it probably stacks up better. Particularly if he progresses and is eventually moved on for a big fee.

 

[itsinyerblood]

Oh dear! The best players in the world make mistakes. Why point out that one of the brightest prospects we've had for years made one in a pre-season friendly and damn his future prospects because of it?

So not commenting on any perceived weakness is wrong is it? "Why point out that one of the brightest prospects we've had for years made one mistake...". By reducing Brooks' mistakes to a single error is to dismiss what comes with youth, that by getting carried away with a young player's performances too early in their career can be as damaging to their chances as being hyper-critical can be. I wrote that what is needed is "a little patience", not that he should remain amongst the younger players which would stifle his development. How is that damning of Brooks and what he may develop into? I hope the lad goes on to bigger and better things, I also know that to be able to differentiate between constructive criticism and not turning a blind eye to any weaknesses he has will also be damaging to his career. I expect Wilder will have made the same critical assessment to Brooks, something he'll have to get used to if he's to improve his game.

I watched Brooks attentively throughout Friday's game. There were a few things he needs to reflect on and work harder to improve, the same as some senior players often do, so how you consider this "damning" escapes me? It goes hand in hand with trying to make your mark in a business that is robust and ruthless, or perhaps you feel that being uncritical is the best path to take if a young player is to learn and improve?