Vestergaard

[Chrysalis]

So maybe this new sporting director is actually someone competent, interesting we managing to get players to leave finally

[Vacamion]

 

There were too many times when we had to wince as we watched him run through treacle against attackers.  Eventually, fear of this happening started to rub off on his teammates and it affected how we played when he was selected.

 

He was awful in the air for a huge guy and yet, bafflingly, commentators would always talk about what a threat he was, whenever we won a corner.

 

He got outmuscled far too much, for the size he is.

 

The thing we wanted him for, that Maresca made a big part of his game plan, was as a ball playing maestro at the back, the T in our tiki taka.  Draw in the opponent, pass it around them.  He was surprisingly good with his feet for a big fellah, and he could control a ball and pick a pass.  

 

But I'm glad I'll never have to watch Vestergaard, Winks, Faes and the keeper pass it to each other again, and again, and again, going nowhere.

 

Farewell, sweet dog owning Danish Prince.

 

[South Shire Fox]

One decent season in 5 years. Should never of been signed in the first place like all the other Southampton bums

[HankMarvin]

8 hours ago, Chrysalis said:

So maybe this new sporting director is actually someone competent, interesting we managing to get players to leave finally

Paying up a high percentage of the last year of his contract isn’t exactly deal of the century.

[fox_favourite]

9 minutes ago, HankMarvin said:

Paying up a high percentage of the last year of his contract isn’t exactly deal of the century.

But in this case it was something that needed to happen, that I don't think Rudkin has the skills to do correctly. 

 

 

[fleckneymike]

Another Rodger’s legacy gone. 
 

We allowed him to squander so much money on dross. 

[murphy]

2 hours ago, HankMarvin said:

Paying up a high percentage of the last year of his contract isn’t exactly deal of the century.

I can't believe that we're paying him to not play for us.  I also can't believe that I still think that its worth it.

 

It's like we have a squad of Dennis Wises.  They all need to go.  Every last one.

[Stuntman_Mike]

4 hours ago, South Shire Fox said:

One decent season in 5 years. Should never of been signed in the first place like all the other Southampton bums

Yep.

 

Plus his one good season was when he was given all the time in the world to pick passes and even then he struggled defensively with endless yellows.

[lfu]

"I've thought about it a lot lately, and I've always wanted to stop at the right time. For me, it's natural now," Vestergaard told Politiken.
https://politiken.dk/sport/fodbold/premierleague/art10920233/Jannik-Vestergaard-er-færdig-i-Leicester

 

By "stop" (the Danish word used was "stoppe") I wonder if he means retiring rather than just leaving us?

[john ridley]

12 hours ago, Chrysalis said:

So maybe this new sporting director is actually someone competent, interesting we managing to get players to leave finally

And the fact we're now in league 1,which may turn out to be a blessing in the long run.

[I saved the Foxes]

It’s on the official site that he’s gone 🥳

[ParkerPen]

**** of you useless lanky lurch resembling shit mother****er

 

I shall fondly remember the good times

[VLC86]

18 minutes ago, ParkerPen said:

**** of you useless lanky lurch resembling shit mother****er

 

I shall fondly remember the good times

Jeez, I’m only 5f 8 calm down.

[VLC86]

If anyone on Radio Leicester reads this thread, can I suggest a pay rise for whoever called the latest podcast this

[CheeseHead]

Best player we've ever had with the initials J.V.

[Lesterlad]

22 hours ago, murphy said:

How could you possibly know that?

 

You can't put a price on self-respect.

 

..Oh hang on.  Yes, you can.

I do know that, unless you are a complete moron. 

[slymunn]

7 hours ago, CheeseHead said:

Best player we've ever had with the initials J.V.

Bit harsh on James Vaughan that is..

[Gamble92]

The further pay cut going down again clearly means he is just as well off by accepting half his wages for the year and getting a contract somewhere else.

 

In the championship he rode it out because he'd never have got a contract on that level. 

[Babylon]

On 16/07/2026 at 16:03, ealingfox said:

Thoughts with @Babylon at this difficult time

What the **** are you talking about. 

[Chrysalis]

On 17/07/2026 at 08:06, HankMarvin said:

Paying up a high percentage of the last year of his contract isn’t exactly deal of the century.

Still better than keeping him, hes out, and that percentage not paid is a saving.
Would have been better earlier though meaning entire PSR hit would be in a single season.  Thats where the real benefit would have come from.
We need to kill this "cant cut our losses" mindset.

Edited 2 minutes ago by Chrysalis

[Chrysalis]

20 hours ago, john ridley said:

And the fact we're now in league 1,which may turn out to be a blessing in the long run.

league 1 is such a chance to basically just mostly use academy players, but that could be wasted if we keep bringing in veterans.