Bluefoxtim Posted 1 September 2005 Share Posted 1 September 2005 Elvis Hammond has sighted the Leicester City fans as a major driving force behind his permanent move to the club. Hammond has quickly forged a relationship with the Foxes faithful after arriving from Fulham on loan at the start of the season. His lightning pace and unpredictable trickery have already made him a firm favourite with supporters. And after signing a three-year deal with the club on transfer deadline day, Hammond confirmed that the Blue Army had helped to sway him into making the vital decision. He said: "I have heard a few chants from the terraces and that is good. If the fans take to you it helps to build up your confidence. There is nothing worse than the fans hating you. It can make you nervous when you go out onto the pitch. But I'm certainly not getting that feeling off the Leicester supporters. "The fans pay to be entertained and I try to do that. From the Sheffield United game onwards the supporters have been brilliant to me. It's given me a real boost after being in the background at Fulham for so long. It's cool." Shows supporting a player and not getting on his back MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE so the people shouting abuse because someone is playing crap, is making things worse, think on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulcfc Posted 1 September 2005 Share Posted 1 September 2005 he needs to put the ball in the back of the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitesh Posted 1 September 2005 Share Posted 1 September 2005 he needs to put the ball in the back of the net And then we will chant even more!! Hopefully he can repay is with some goals soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muz Posted 1 September 2005 Share Posted 1 September 2005 Who put the ball in the Owls' net soooooooopa Elvis Hammond! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 1 September 2005 Share Posted 1 September 2005 Rule number one in the professional footballers handbook of how to get off to the right start when you join a new club. Always mention whenever you get the opportunity how good the fans are at the new club, how much you admire the manager, the bond you have with existing players (citing unimaginative nicknames), how good the training facilities are and how glad you are to have joined. It also helps to express a knowledge of the most recent result, somehow pulling out a positive. This applies even if leaving a club with great support and facilities and joining you with complete cr ap. You can always rely on the naivety of football fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 1 September 2005 Share Posted 1 September 2005 That's not me putting a downer on Elvis though people... And I'm sure he has been impressed with the support. It was just so predictable, that's all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scow Posted 1 September 2005 Share Posted 1 September 2005 That's not me putting a downer on Elvis though people... And I'm sure he has been impressed with the support. It was just so predictable, that's all! It happens all the time, but I think it's genuine in Elvis's case. You can tell he appreciates the support by him acknowledging the crowd whenever his name is being chanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 1 September 2005 Share Posted 1 September 2005 Good stuff... Well he seems to be a hardworking kinda player as well as quick and skillful so as long as he puts the ball in the back of the net a few times, he could become a long term fans favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burger Posted 2 September 2005 Share Posted 2 September 2005 I've not seen him play up front yet, but the times he's been on the right he just seems to breeze by people with ease, or win a free kick. He seems a natural winger tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_lcfc Posted 2 September 2005 Share Posted 2 September 2005 at Crewe when one of there players was crying on the floor and getting treated he was about 20 yards from the side and everyone was chanting " elvis give us a song" and he stuck his thumbs up so he has heard some chants towards him so hes not just 100% consulting the what to say when you join a new club handbook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted 2 September 2005 Share Posted 2 September 2005 Was it Impey who when asked what he thought of the club looked up at the Carling stand and said "looks alright" ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 2 September 2005 Share Posted 2 September 2005 I think it's important the fans keep encouraging him. Not getting a real break at Fulham has probably left him thin on real confidence. The fans and the coaches have a big role to play in making sure it's built back up. Potentially the boy's a diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 2 September 2005 Share Posted 2 September 2005 I like him already and I haven't even see him play yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 2 September 2005 Share Posted 2 September 2005 Having said that, that's the part where our players usually fall down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 2 September 2005 Share Posted 2 September 2005 I think it's important the fans keep encouraging him. Not getting a real break at Fulham has probably left him thin on real confidence. The fans and the coaches have a big role to play in making sure it's built back up. Potentially the boy's a diamond. Then in all probability his statement is genuine - if the crowd are chanting his name and he's aware of it, his confidence will grow, he'll play well and find himself being in the starting XI quite often. And every footballer wants to be in the starting XI as much as possible. I've not seen him in action much in highlights or anything, but from what I hear on the radio commentary it sounds like he can cause lots of trouble for defences, which is always helpful. Levein's task as a manager on a tight budget is to find players like Hammond - potential diamonds who can easily be lifted out of other sides for little money. If Hammond plays well and starts scoring, this will be considered a success for Levein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Ok, who's to blame? Who made the chants? I see there are a few admirers in this thread. Can Elvis still be the man to bag our goals this season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 I think it's important the fans keep encouraging him. Not getting a real break at Fulham has probably left him thin on real confidence. The fans and the coaches have a big role to play in making sure it's built back up. Potentially the boy's a diamond. Oh thrac!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez of Mahrez Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 I like him already and I haven't even see him play yet! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Thankfully I didn't comment on Elvis straight the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingari Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 i thought this was going to be a valedictory speech elvis has left the building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 You'll see I made the comment about liking him before I saw him play. As soon as I saw him play it was all downhill. Good name though, so I stand by my desire to like him! I just can't justify it by turning a blind eye to all his obvious deficiencies like our resident sideboard beer hoarder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB11 Posted 15 August 2007 Share Posted 15 August 2007 Let's try and play him on the wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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