Ricardo Pereira

[LCFCJohn]

Well, I’m just obviously not feeling as sentimental as others because I am just seeing a highly paid player who has been awful on the pitch and looking forward to him leaving. 

 

I don’t buy this legend stuff either. I’m not sure anyone since the title winning side can be classed as a legend. Tielemans for scoring the winning FA cup goal? Maybe, but contributed to us getting relegated soon after. 
 

Even in 23/24, my overriding memories are frustration as the likes of Bristol City, Millwall and Plymouth getting behind us and beating us with ease through the space in our defensive right channel where Ricardo wasn’t. Granted that was the tactics from Maresca but as something who thinks a successful side starts with being defensively sound, seeing us give away such cheap goals was very frustrating.

 

My view is that recruitment has declined going back to 2016 after the title win and has been downhill since. Players like Ricardo and Maddison were good signings as they were (both derailed by injuries) technically very good PL players (not world class). But they have also been a symptom of our demise in that even during our good years under Rodgers, it was technical ability at the expense of mental fragility, hence blowing top 4 twice, weak performances in Europe and the subsequent relegations. Although Ricardo wasn’t available during much of that earlier on due to injuries, the ‘leadership’ he has shown the last 2 seasons shows he also fit this description.

 

He seems like a nice guy and I hope he gets a couple of years or so maybe back in Portugal to enjoy his football as he’s had really awful look with injuries. But I just think it’s being over done and symptomatic of this club under KP (including Vichai) to give hand out to players who aren’t contributing.

[Foxes1]

11 hours ago, FoxinNotts said:

Top top man. Absolute baller in his prime. Our best ever right back imo

Not as good as Peter Rodrigues 

[CL Fox]

9 hours ago, Dan said:

Somebody fairly unremarkable was keeping him out for Portugal. I want to say Cedric Soares?

7 caps for Portugal.

 

Players picked ahead of him: Cedric Soares, Danilo, Diego dalot, Nelson Semedo, Cancelo.

 

Apart from Cancelo, thats a lot of forgettable right backs.

 

 

[CL Fox]

Insane that Rudkin managed to give Justin and Ricardo 4 year extensions on nearly 100k a week after long injuries. That was just before the summer that started our downfall too. We've made Ricardo a very rich man.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

No much else to say that hasn't been said already. Unreal in his prime, now painful to watch. 3 trophies, 3 relegations, unfortunately the only person to captain the club to 2 relegations. 

 

Not really his fault he was kept around so long after crippling injuries.

Edited 2 May by Sol thewall Bamba

[ALC Fox]

Ricky is the best RB I've ever seen play for us. He was imperious at times. That goal against Everton was everything he could be, and it came from the wrong side and with his weaker foot!

 

His injuries have cost him dearly, but, in a rare bit of praise for them at the moment, I'm proud of the club for sticking with him during a rough period for him and happy for him that he could contribute positively afterwards.

 

The season under Maresca, where Enzo could find a role that suited him AND kept him fit for a whole season when he had previously broken down so many times in his recovery, he was nothing short of sensational.

 

Back at RB in the PL, it was clear he was lacking the attributes to be a good full-back at that level but we kept on and on into this season where unfortunately he's gone backwards again.

 

In terms of ability and physicality he hasn't been good enough for two seasons, but managers have kept picking him and it isn't his fault he was persisted with as captain. Good managers should have recognised these things, used Aluko more (possibly Choudhury more too) and given the armband to a more natural leader or, like they often do on the continent, our best player to lead by example and raise the team through individual performances. In both categories, that probably would have been Jordan James this season. During his injuries, I genuinely don't know from column A and from column B, probably Fatawu. Which points the finger at our various managers and the club for not factoring personality into player recruitment (or doing it badly).

 

It's a real shame it has ended this way for Ricardo. If not for injuries, he would have left a long time ago. I'm glad he stayed as he was initially good when he came back properly but we've also spent a lot of money on him while he's been injured or not good enough, which must have contributed to the position we're currently in. He's a top bloke, though, and should have won more caps for Portugal and played for one of the real big boys like Barcelona or Real Madrid.

 

If we sort out this mess and put it behind us, I think we - as a fan base - will largely look back on Ricky's time with us with extreme fondness tinged with a little sadness.

[MonarchFox]

An average of 27 games a season over 8 years highlights the issues with this club.  We've basically paid him for 4 seasons to do **** all.

 

Was a top player for about 2 seasons and injuries curtailed his career.

 

I don't dislike the bloke and wish him well,  but should have left years ago and that guard of honour vid is just cringe

[dmayne7]

2 hours ago, CL Fox said:

7 caps for Portugal.

 

Players picked ahead of him: Cedric Soares, Danilo, Diego dalot, Nelson Semedo, Cancelo.

 

Apart from Cancelo, thats a lot of forgettable right backs.

 

 

Not sure if it was your point or the original point, but there are plenty of times where the better players don't play for their national team for various reasons. We're seeing that with Tuchel now where almost certainly some big names will not play, or even make the squad.

 

I do know that fans outside of England who did watch Ricardo before and after he joined us, absolutely raved about him, so it's definitely not a bias thing. And the fact he was always in the top 5 for tackles and interceptions would probably highlight how great he was defensively

[dmayne7]

1 hour ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

No much else to say that hasn't been said already. Unreal in his prime, now painful to watch. 3 trophies, 3 relegations, unfortunately the only person to captain the club to 2 relegations. 

 

Not really his fault he was kept around so long after crippling injuries.

Did he? Pretty sure Vardy was captain last year. And that's also the sad thing, Vardy was a dreadful captain too, Evans shocking before him. That leadership group probably worked with Kasper especially, and Wes because there was a blend of personalities. Once then went, it was probably too soft 

[Raj]

4 hours ago, LCFCJohn said:

Well, I’m just obviously not feeling as sentimental as others because I am just seeing a highly paid player who has been awful on the pitch and looking forward to him leaving. 

 

I don’t buy this legend stuff either. I’m not sure anyone since the title winning side can be classed as a legend. Tielemans for scoring the winning FA cup goal? Maybe, but contributed to us getting relegated soon after. 
 

Even in 23/24, my overriding memories are frustration as the likes of Bristol City, Millwall and Plymouth getting behind us and beating us with ease through the space in our defensive right channel where Ricardo wasn’t. Granted that was the tactics from Maresca but as something who thinks a successful side starts with being defensively sound, seeing us give away such cheap goals was very frustrating.

 

My view is that recruitment has declined going back to 2016 after the title win and has been downhill since. Players like Ricardo and Maddison were good signings as they were (both derailed by injuries) technically very good PL players (not world class). But they have also been a symptom of our demise in that even during our good years under Rodgers, it was technical ability at the expense of mental fragility, hence blowing top 4 twice, weak performances in Europe and the subsequent relegations. Although Ricardo wasn’t available during much of that earlier on due to injuries, the ‘leadership’ he has shown the last 2 seasons shows he also fit this description.

 

He seems like a nice guy and I hope he gets a couple of years or so maybe back in Portugal to enjoy his football as he’s had really awful look with injuries. But I just think it’s being over done and symptomatic of this club under KP (including Vichai) to give hand out to players who aren’t contributing.

The more I read your posts the more I like you...not in THAT way though 😁🦊👍🏾

[Raj]

Anyone who calls him a Leicester great or legend needs banning.

 

Edited 2 May by Raj

[UniFox21]

Sad to have watched him decline, during those few years he was one of, if not the, best rb in the league. The way he'd run down the channel and then scoop the ball past the defender.  The ACL injury and then that horrific Tyler Morton challenge really did kill his career.

[Sol thewall Bamba]

18 minutes ago, dmayne7 said:

Did he? Pretty sure Vardy was captain last year. And that's also the sad thing, Vardy was a dreadful captain too, Evans shocking before him. That leadership group probably worked with Kasper especially, and Wes because there was a blend of personalities. Once then went, it was probably too soft 

Was he? I don't remember tbh. Tried to block most of the last 4 years out tbh.

[sm1]

Great player in his day. It will be interesting to see how he does after he leaves. Apart from Fatawu we have a poor record when it comes to players coming back from long injuries. James Justin and Matty James careers looked done here, but both have done much better after they left.

[HankMarvin]

49 minutes ago, sm1 said:

Great player in his day. It will be interesting to see how he does after he leaves

[lcfc sheff]

When he was in his prime, he would be in my top 5 players we’ve had. 
 

we will never ever have a player of his quality at right back again.

 

really, really gutting the way it has ended for him here, not sure what will come next for him really

[daddylonglegs]

Should’ve left as soon as Cooper didn’t start him in that opening game of the season last year. He was cooked and was never coming back from it. 
 

Absolutely sensational on his day. Not been the same player for years. Eventually I’ll wish him well but for now, along with the rest of them, he can do one. 

[BigGibbo]

Beyond cynical. Using Ricardo as a human shield and turning our final game that should be about protests and comeuppance into a testimonial for the final player worthy of it.

 

Exactly as they did with Vardy last year. 

 

Luckily next year they will have no one left to hide behind.

[wallin1704]

Thanks for everything Ricardo, seems a thoroughly decent bloke who actually cares but injuries and age have taken their toll.

 

At one time one of the best RB's we've ever had here.

 

Wish him well

[Raj]

39 minutes ago, BigGibbo said:

Beyond cynical. Using Ricardo as a human shield and turning our final game that should be about protests and comeuppance into a testimonial for the final player worthy of it.

 

Exactly as they did with Vardy last year. 

 

Luckily next year they will have no one left to hide behind.

Yep the hierarchy  are crap at mostbthing but brilliant  st deflecting on field issues and relegation by ensuring they get a marquee player to announce their retirement.

 

Almost like Trump starting a war to deflect from the Epstein files.

 

No matter the loyal fans there today will applaud them all off and give Ricardo a special appreciation  for his role in consecutive  relegations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[Clever Fox]

Ricardo proved better than I thought he would be before his injuries. Since then it's been mostly downhill.

 

You can't blame him for taking the big contract. 

 

I just hope we've learned that when players suffer big injuries we need to sell them asap for the good of the Club.

 

I wish him well for the rest of his career. 

[BigGibbo]

2 minutes ago, Raj said:

Yep the hierarchy  are crap at mostbthing but brilliant  st deflecting on field issues and relegation by ensuring they get a marquee player to announce their retirement.

 

Almost like Trump starting a war to deflect from the Epstein files.

 

No matter the loyal fans there today will applaud them all off and give Ricardo a special appreciation  for his role in consecutive  relegations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Glad someone else can see how cynical they are. Next year the chickens finally come home to roost though, and I can't wait to finally season and fry them. 👌

[Sly]

Ricardo with Perez on the right hand side was maybe the his best partnership and when he was at his peak. 
 

Football has no room for sentiment though. 
 

He should have gone 2 years ago. 

[BigGibbo]

I wonder how much they offered him to bring his announcement forward to before the last home game?

 

Bet the players are pissed he said no as they then had to put that 45 minutes of effort in to placate our fans.

[lgfualol]

The team Ricardo joined vs the team he is leaving is so depressing jfc