Richmond "Richie" Laryea

[TOcanadafan]

1 hour ago, InglewoodJack said:

Why would MLS be more likely if it drags out? They played him in the last friendly, so he’s not a total afterthought, and hearing both that he has many suitors in Europe and only one serious one (Dallas) in North America, I think he’s got a very good chance to stay abroad.

 

forrest are close to signing this guy- not sure how much it’ll affect Richie’s chances. seems like he’s mostly a left back.

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Forest have now bought 2 RB’s and 2 LB’s… Unfortunately Richie is not in their plans.

[narduch]

On the bench for the friendly v Hertha

[Obinna]

For someone supposedly going on loan he's been making the bench for a lot of the preseason thus far. 

[InglewoodJack]

hope they crush the worst team in berlin 8-0 and laryea gets a brace (at least).

[Pottsy3]

Laryea on in the 63rd minute vs. Hertha Berlin

Edited July 20, 2022 by Pottsy3

[The Pessimist]

 

31 minutes ago, Pottsy3 said:

Laryea on in the 63rd minute vs. Hertha Berlin

Looks like Nottingham Forest played their first team players for the 1st hour. At the 60th minute they replaced all 10 outfield players. These second set of players are probably playing for their spots on the bench. Laryea played in Nico Williams spot on the right side.

Laryea had a few touches of the ball nothing spectacular until the final few minutes. He nutmegged Prince Boatang and as he was racing past him Boatang reached out and pulled Laryea back. As a result of the free kick Laryea managed to pick up the ball and used his speed to go around the outside and managed a shot on net which was saved.

From what I saw, I see no reason why Laryea shouldn't earn himself a place on the Notts Forest bench.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

[Kadenge]

5 minutes ago, The Pessimist said:

 

From what I saw, I see no reason why Laryea shouldn't earn himself a place on the Notts Forest bench.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

and this is coming from a pessimist

[scullion44]

Richards leg fracture confirmed

[Floortom]

30 minutes ago, scullion44 said:

Richards leg fracture confirmed

 

[The Pessimist]

1 hour ago, Kadenge said:

and this is coming from a pessimist

After how Laryea was treated last year (not dressed for most games) I still have my doubts that Cooper will give him a fair chance.

[Stryker911]

Nottingham signed another fb today from Huddersfield. Harry Toffolo who plays as a lb. I have almost no hope that Laryea will play for Nottingham this year.

[Obinna]

From a NF fan forum:

Just looking at our current contracted squad (not counting loans) and trying to work out who realistically is good enough to be a regular in a match day squad. 20 places to fill with 9 subs named.

Good enough
Samba
Horvarth
Worrall
Mckenna
Cook
Colback
Yates
Surridge
Johnson

Maybe
Laryea
Cafu
Lolley
Possibly one or two of the current U23s too.

Not good enough (or not yet ready) in my opinion
Mbe Soh
Panzo
Ojeda
Fornah
Arter
Ioannou
Mighten
Silva
DaCosta

So thats 9 out of 20 with 3 maybes. Puts into perspective the scale of the task and cost involved.
Its meant to be a positive though because actually we dont have that much dead wood so there is a huge opportunity to improve the squad.
In my opinion anyone coming in must be better than what we currently have or have the potential to be better. No more signings as “back up” or strange here today gone tomorrow signings.

 

 

[El Diego]

13 minutes ago, Obinna said:

From a NF fan forum:

Just looking at our current contracted squad (not counting loans) and trying to work out who realistically is good enough to be a regular in a match day squad. 20 places to fill with 9 subs named.

Good enough
Samba
Horvarth
Worrall
Mckenna
Cook
Colback
Yates
Surridge
Johnson

Maybe
Laryea
Cafu
Lolley
Possibly one or two of the current U23s too.

Not good enough (or not yet ready) in my opinion
Mbe Soh
Panzo
Ojeda
Fornah
Arter
Ioannou
Mighten
Silva
DaCosta

So thats 9 out of 20 with 3 maybes. Puts into perspective the scale of the task and cost involved.
Its meant to be a positive though because actually we dont have that much dead wood so there is a huge opportunity to improve the squad.
In my opinion anyone coming in must be better than what we currently have or have the potential to be better. No more signings as “back up” or strange here today gone tomorrow signings.

 

 

That post was made June 2. Forest have been super active since then, both with incoming and outgoing transfers. I think Neco Williams is pencilled in as starter at RWB, and Laryea has to battle with new Biancone to be the backup.

I suppose you never know what happens with injuries and form and whatnot, the rumour was that Laryea was brought in to play LWB so maybe he has a chance there. But Forest have a number of LWBs (Richards though injured, Toffolo, Colback, and I think Ioannou can play there) and Richie played RWB in the friendly today vs Hertha.

 

[prairiecanuck]

13 minutes ago, El Diego said:

That post was made June 2. Forest have been super active since then, both with incoming and outgoing transfers. I think Neco Williams is pencilled in as starter at RWB, and Laryea has to battle with new Biancone to be the backup.

I suppose you never know what happens with injuries and form and whatnot, the rumour was that Laryea was brought in to play LWB so maybe he has a chance there. But Forest have a number of LWBs (Richards though injured, Toffolo, Colback, and I think Ioannou can play there) and Richie played RWB in the friendly today vs Hertha.

 

Steven Reid is on the coaching staff.  I watched him play for several years with West Brom.  He wasn't a very tall right back either.  I'm hoping he sees something in Ritchie.  I always liked Reid when he played for the baggies. 

[Obinna]

38 minutes ago, El Diego said:

That post was made June 2. Forest have been super active since then, both with incoming and outgoing transfers. I think Neco Williams is pencilled in as starter at RWB, and Laryea has to battle with new Biancone to be the backup.

I suppose you never know what happens with injuries and form and whatnot, the rumour was that Laryea was brought in to play LWB so maybe he has a chance there. But Forest have a number of LWBs (Richards though injured, Toffolo, Colback, and I think Ioannou can play there) and Richie played RWB in the friendly today vs Hertha.

 

The post from 6 hours ago, the most recent post in the thread, was questioning whether they can afford to let Laryea go on loan until RWB depth was added, unless Biancone is considered backup.

NFFC Squad 2022/23 (coyrforestforum.co.uk)

Edited July 20, 2022 by Obinna

[JamesF]

 

[The Beaver 2.0]

The more opportunities to add to his performance reel at this level, the better. He might not stay at NF, but someone else might snatch him up. (Or a loan, yes.) From what little I saw from above, he did not look out of place at all.

[The Beaver 2.0]

36 minutes ago, JamesF said:

 

Did he do enough here for the gaffer to take a closer look?  maybe.

[Kadenge]

12 minutes ago, The Beaver 2.0 said:

Did he do enough here for the gaffer to take a closer look?  maybe.

He looked pretty good to me. I mean Neco Williams is touted for his ability to go forwards. Nobody talks about Neco's defensive weakness so why not Richie? If it is attacking ability Richie is right up there

[Pottsy3]

4 hours ago, Stryker911 said:

Nottingham signed another fb today from Huddersfield. Harry Toffolo who plays as a lb. I have almost no hope that Laryea will play for Nottingham this year.

I know it doesn't change too much, but Toffolo was in the starting lineup today already and Richie saw some minutes. LB seems to be filled, but backup RB might be a possibility.

[gigi riva]

On that hi lite reel Richie did not look out of place at all. Lets just see what happens with his situation at Forest. 

[scullion44]

Oh man if only that chance went in

[costarg]

17 hours ago, The Pessimist said:

 

Looks like Nottingham Forest played their first team players for the 1st hour. At the 60th minute they replaced all 10 outfield players. These second set of players are probably playing for their spots on the bench. Laryea played in Nico Williams spot on the right side.

Laryea had a few touches of the ball nothing spectacular until the final few minutes. He nutmegged Prince Boatang and as he was racing past him Boatang reached out and pulled Laryea back. As a result of the free kick Laryea managed to pick up the ball and used his speed to go around the outside and managed a shot on net which was saved.

From what I saw, I see no reason why Laryea shouldn't earn himself a place on the Notts Forest bench.

Let's keep our fingers crossed.

That's very optimistic, coming from a pessimist.  

[costarg]

13 hours ago, The Beaver 2.0 said:

Did he do enough here for the gaffer to take a closer look?  maybe.

That's some pretty exciting stuff coming from a bench warmer.  I'd be asking some serious questions if I was a NF fan.

[El Diego]

Looking into it a bit further, it seems Biancone is more of a CB (especially in the back 3 that Forest play as an RCB) than a RWB. I'm starting to think that unless a new guy comes in that perhaps Richie doesn't get sent out on loan.