davieG Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Just a day after their manager Nigel Pearson was unceremoniously sacked, Leicester City players have returned to training to undergo pre-season fitness assessments. Pearson was dismissed on Monday despite enjoying a good second half of last season with his East Midlands club, guiding them well clear of relegation, after they won seven of their last nine games. And after a June 30 statement from Leicester read, 'the club believes that the working relationship between Nigel and the Board is no longer viable,' The Foxes' players had no choice but to get their head down at their Belvoir Drive Training Ground, with the new Premier League season beginning in just over a month's time. +11 A new, summer signing, defender Robert Huth was all smiles as he got on the bike in Leicester training +11 26-year-old full back Ritchie De Laet jumps with his hands on his hips at the training complex +11 David Nugent is put to the test, watched on by De Laet and fitness coach Mitch Willis +11 Former Manchester United man De Laet views his results on a laptop while still in the gym +11 Former Portsmouth striker Nugent jumps off a box on his July 1 return to training New signing, the 30-year-old German Robert Huth was among the players pictured in the club gym, along with fellow defenders Paul Konchesky, Ritchie De Laet, Marcin Wasilewski and club stalwarts Matty James and David Nugent. Huth and Wasilewski tackled the exercise bike after their post-season break, while De Laet, Nugent and Konchesky got stuck into some box jumping. Pearson guided Leicester to a miraculous Premier League survival last season and was named manager of the month for April. His side spent 140 days at the bottom of the table but won seven of their last nine matches to comfortably stay up and finish 14th. +11 +11 34-year-old left back Paul Konchesky gears up before box jumping at Belvoir Drive Training Ground +11 De Laet and Nugent share a joke while looking at a laptop in the club gym However, a statement on Leicester's club website read: 'It has become clear to the club that fundamental differences in perspective exist between us. 'Leicester City's owners, Vichai and Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, and the board of directors would like to place on record their thanks to Nigel for the considerable contribution he has made during his time with the club and wish him well in the future.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3145909/Leicester-players-day-job-fitness-assessments-day-manager-Nigel-Pearson-sacked.html#ixzz3ee2MirLD Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook They don't look that bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 No Cambiasso... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMBlcfc Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 To be fair would the club post pictures of them looking angry or distraught after Pearson's sacking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Not in those pics. In the unpublished ones Was is holding the Thais hostage until they reinstate Pearson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Railway Man Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Are they watching the Thai orgy on that last picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beliall Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 These were taken last year. They're all at home crying into their wallets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramboacdc Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 "Pearson was dismissed on Monday " what?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Matty James looks optimistically good. I don't know if that's normal or not for this sort of injury but no knee brace etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 In fairness I doubt it's possible for Nugent to look upset, his face is set into a grin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Looks a bit like Konchesky is trying to morph into Pearson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_w Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Matty James looks optimistically good. I don't know if that's normal or not for this sort of injury but no knee brace etc. Matty James isn't in any of them? Edit: Sorry, didn't click the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnderbyFox Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Matty James isn't in any of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireFox Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Huth number 20 now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 1 July 2015 Author Share Posted 1 July 2015 Only allowed to post so many. Missing pictures Gary Lineker, an honorary vice-president of the club, called the decision 'stupid,' tweeting: 'Leicester City have sacked Nigel Pearson! Really? WTF! Could you kindly reinstate him like the last time you fired him?' The former England striker added: 'So, after not only getting LCFC promoted but pulling off the most miraculous escape in PL history, Pearson is sacked. Those who run football never cease to amaze with their stupidity.' +11 Matty James chats to a Leicester City staff member during his pre-season fitness assessment +11 Former Anderlecht centre back Marcin Wasilewski holds a drink while riding an exercise bike in training +11 The 35-year-old former Poland international Wasilewski checks out his results on a laptop Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3145909/Leicester-players-day-job-fitness-assessments-day-manager-Nigel-Pearson-sacked.html#ixzz3ee6eS7XY Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattP Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Cameraman wasn't going to ask Wasyl for a smile was he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox 4 Life Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 The owners did one thing right and that was signing Huth before sacking Nige! Who knows if he would have joined otherwise, would like to think so but not a guarantee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Good to see Huth smiling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_rule1978 Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Being professional is what you got to be, they are getting paid well and now PL players. They would be disappointed but these things happen, I'm sure whoever comes in they will do their best for the new manager as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooksy Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Wasyl looks proper fcuked off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnaldo Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 I think the players being professional needs to go hand-in-hand with the support from the stands. I'm extremely disappointed with what's happening but for the players and new manager, whoever it may be, a toxic atmosphere could only make it worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_w Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 I think the players being professional needs to go hand-in-hand with the support from the stands. I'm extremely disappointed with what's happening but for the players and new manager, whoever it may be, a toxic atmosphere could only make it worse. Then what do we do if the new manager achieves what is expected of him and they sack him. Do we keep not saying anything and not questioning stupid decisions right up until we're back rotting in the Championship/League One? I'm not saying there should be a negative stance against the players or new manager. But I do think we need to make it clear that we believe the owners should have to answer to us and should have to explain their decisions. Football fans should get at least that from the people who make so much money out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 No Cambiasso I assume, not a good sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnaldo Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Then what do we do if the new manager achieves what is expected of him and they sack him. Do we keep not saying anything and not questioning stupid decisions right up until we're back rotting in the Championship/League One? I'm not saying there should be a negative stance against the players or new manager. But I do think we need to make it clear that we believe the owners should have to answer to us and should have to explain their decisions. Football fans should get at least that from the people who make so much money out of them. I agree 100% it seems a bollocks move but we have to have faith in players and the next manager. It's always a difficult situation and despite their generally awful footballing decisions we need to start where we left off in terms of atmosphere. The Thais will soon regret this if it goes pear-shaped but we can't really allow this to get to the boys on the pitch. Also, the release was shite, they seriously need to add some transparency on the situation or it will only serve to antagonise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 Then what do we do if the new manager achieves what is expected of him and they sack him. Do we keep not saying anything and not questioning stupid decisions right up until we're back rotting in the Championship/League One? I'm not saying there should be a negative stance against the players or new manager. But I do think we need to make it clear that we believe the owners should have to answer to us and should have to explain their decisions. Football fans should get at least that from the people who make so much money out of them. By all accounts Nigel wasn't sacked for what happened on the pitch, if he had been able to control his emotions and play the game he would still be here, but he couldn't he had a big enough warning earlier this year that they were not happy with his behaviour. One thing that strikes me about these pictures is that whilst Nigel isn't there they are still working with the same coaches and medical staff and team mates as before, the club is bigger than one man, and whilst yes they played for Nigel, they also played for the club. If they only replace Nigel and not his entire staff then the impact would hopefully be minimal. I also think there is every possibility of Shakespeare taking over and we continue as we are, just with a more media savvy figure head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFox Posted 1 July 2015 Share Posted 1 July 2015 No Cambiasso I assume, not a good sign. His contract has expired, why would he be at training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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