Iversen gone to Preston (out of contract)

[MPH]

On 06/05/2025 at 02:08, coolhandfox said:

Drain the swamp 

 

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[coolhandfox]

3 hours ago, MPH said:

 

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Edited 9 May 2025 by coolhandfox

[Jobyfox]

On 08/05/2025 at 21:25, Clever Fox said:

Why didn't we throw in Ward as a 2 for 1 Deal.

Because that would have meant us paying a fee 

[Clever Fox]

23 hours ago, Stuntman_Mike said:

Preston didn't see it as value for money.

We can't even give him away.

[Vlad the Fox]

On 06/05/2025 at 10:38, Lako42 said:

get ward extended NOW!!

Don’t joke, If Mads leaves that only leaves us Stol and ward, with psr being an issue I could see us doing it. 

[AyewJoking]

farewell sweet prince...........

 

Ward is on the phone to Rudkin telling him he's found the perfect replacement............

[BillyFOX12]

This lad has been treated like shit by our club.

[shen]

1 hour ago, BillyFOX12 said:

This lad has been treated like shit by our club.

How Ward has had more chances is bewildering, but he ultimately fell victim of managers' playstyles and wasn't good enough. We should never have given him the last conttact or sold him when we had the chance.

Another poor series of decisions at Rudkin's doorstep?

[JimJams]

7 hours ago, Vlad the Fox said:

Don’t joke, If Mads leaves that only leaves us Stol and ward, with psr being an issue I could see us doing it. 

It doesn't. 

[Chelmofox]

4 hours ago, shen said:

How Ward has had more chances is bewildering, but he ultimately fell victim of managers' playstyles and wasn't good enough. We should never have given him the last conttact or sold him when we had the chance.

Another poor series of decisions at Rudkin's doorstep?

When Kasper was here, Ward was seen as the number 2 and Iversen out on loan as the developing option. Unless we bought another no1, Ward was always going to get it. Wards problems started to show during that season, and was rightly binned. But Iversen was never going to get the no 1 spot following Kaspers departure.

 

6 hours ago, BillyFOX12 said:

This lad has been treated like shit by our club.

 

Wads calamities aside, Iversens record was poor and his distribution was possible the worst i have seen at both PL and Championship level (when he was on loan). Its not just about playing style - he is terrible at it. He's been paid handsomely and i'm sure he has a good standard of living.  Lots of keepers suffer from just not being good enough, and Mads and Jakub are much better keepers than him. He might not think he got the chances he deserved, but i don't think hes been treated like shit. I'd happily take his money and not play any games for 2 season.

Edited 14 May 2025 by Chelmofox

[shen]

10 hours ago, Chelmofox said:

When Kasper was here, Ward was seen as the number 2 and Iversen out on loan as the developing option. Unless we bought another no1, Ward was always going to get it. Wards problems started to show during that season, and was rightly binned. But Iversen was never going to get the no 1 spot following Kaspers departure.

 

 

Wads calamities aside, Iversens record was poor and his distribution was possible the worst i have seen at both PL and Championship level (when he was on loan). Its not just about playing style - he is terrible at it. He's been paid handsomely and i'm sure he has a good standard of living.  Lots of keepers suffer from just not being good enough, and Mads and Jakub are much better keepers than him. He might not think he got the chances he deserved, but i don't think hes been treated like shit. I'd happily take his money and not play any games for 2 season.

He certainly made a case after his successful loans at Preston and Ward's indifferent cup performances. But you may be right that he was never truly considered first choice - which makes our reluctance to sell him even more baffling.

[Chelmofox]

11 hours ago, shen said:

He certainly made a case after his successful loans at Preston and Ward's indifferent cup performances. But you may be right that he was never truly considered first choice - which makes our reluctance to sell him even more baffling.

A loan spell at Preston following time in the academy was not enough to replace Kasper straight away. Like it or not, Ward at the time was an international and many on this forum were calling for him to replace Kasper the previous season due to our set piece issues and Kaspers inability to deal with corners well. Brendan had been referring to us having 2 no1 keepers for some time. Iversen was going to have to fight for that spot.

 

The issues with Ward unravelled during that season. I remember thinking that he wasn't great against Brentford at home where we had gone 2-0 up, but the pelters werent out for him yet and just assumed he needed game time. Then we all know what happened. I would love to know if the management were completely blindsided by him. I simply cant believe Ward has always been that bad. 

 

I still dont think Iversen has been treated like shit. Hopefully he has a decent career in the Championship and looks young for his age, so can be a Keeper that plays long into his 30's. We simply have 2 keepers that are currently better than him.

[tylesta]

2 hours ago, Chelmofox said:

A loan spell at Preston following time in the academy was not enough to replace Kasper straight away. Like it or not, Ward at the time was an international and many on this forum were calling for him to replace Kasper the previous season due to our set piece issues and Kaspers inability to deal with corners well. Brendan had been referring to us having 2 no1 keepers for some time. Iversen was going to have to fight for that spot.

 

The issues with Ward unravelled during that season. I remember thinking that he wasn't great against Brentford at home where we had gone 2-0 up, but the pelters werent out for him yet and just assumed he needed game time. Then we all know what happened. I would love to know if the management were completely blindsided by him. I simply cant believe Ward has always been that bad. 

 

I still dont think Iversen has been treated like shit. Hopefully he has a decent career in the Championship and looks young for his age, so can be a Keeper that plays long into his 30's. We simply have 2 keepers that are currently better than him.

I remember loads calling for ward to replace kasper also remember people wanting banter Ben to replace kasper to truth is was irreplaceable at the time

[shen]

21 hours ago, Chelmofox said:

A loan spell at Preston following time in the academy was not enough to replace Kasper straight away. Like it or not, Ward at the time was an international and many on this forum were calling for him to replace Kasper the previous season due to our set piece issues and Kaspers inability to deal with corners well. Brendan had been referring to us having 2 no1 keepers for some time. Iversen was going to have to fight for that spot.

 

The issues with Ward unravelled during that season. I remember thinking that he wasn't great against Brentford at home where we had gone 2-0 up, but the pelters werent out for him yet and just assumed he needed game time. Then we all know what happened. I would love to know if the management were completely blindsided by him. I simply cant believe Ward has always been that bad. 

 

I still dont think Iversen has been treated like shit. Hopefully he has a decent career in the Championship and looks young for his age, so can be a Keeper that plays long into his 30's. We simply have 2 keepers that are currently better than him.

Iversen was following the model of successful loans to the Championship that then led to first team opportunities (like Barnes, KDH), which made many believe he would be competing with Ward for that #2 spot. I don't think many begrudged Ward a chance, but we didn't need many games to see he clearly wasn't up to it. 

 

We don't know what was said or promised when Iversen signed his last deal, but the way we blocked his moves away for the past 3-4 windows when he was essentially never more than third choice (Stolarczyk and Ward were ahead when Maresca joined), is likely not what he was told.

He was paid handsomely yes, but it did little to progress his career.

 

In that way I can see why it's suggested he "hasn't been treated well".

[Foxmeister]

On 13/05/2025 at 23:57, Vlad the Fox said:

Don’t joke, If Mads leaves that only leaves us Stol and ward, with psr being an issue I could see us doing it. 

Ward is out of contract too.

[Vlad the Fox]

4 hours ago, Foxmeister said:

Ward is out of contract too.

Not when we give him a new one.

[Tommy Fresh]

On 15/05/2025 at 09:03, Chelmofox said:

A loan spell at Preston following time in the academy was not enough to replace Kasper straight away. Like it or not, Ward at the time was an international and many on this forum were calling for him to replace Kasper the previous season due to our set piece issues and Kaspers inability to deal with corners well. Brendan had been referring to us having 2 no1 keepers for some time. Iversen was going to have to fight for that spot.

 

The issues with Ward unravelled during that season. I remember thinking that he wasn't great against Brentford at home where we had gone 2-0 up, but the pelters werent out for him yet and just assumed he needed game time. Then we all know what happened. I would love to know if the management were completely blindsided by him. I simply cant believe Ward has always been that bad. 

 

I still dont think Iversen has been treated like shit. Hopefully he has a decent career in the Championship and looks young for his age, so can be a Keeper that plays long into his 30's. We simply have 2 keepers that are currently better than him.

Iversen had played over 150 games out on loan, not as if the Preston loan was his only experience of first team football. 

[MPH]

I think he’ll have a good , steady championship career ahead of him. And there’s no shame in that. He’ll be paid well and will be able to retire from football and move back to Denmark should he want to and not worry Bout his future. Good luck to him.

[AjcW]

3 minutes ago, MPH said:

I think he’ll have a good , steady championship career ahead of him. And there’s no shame in that. He’ll be paid well and will be able to retire from football and move back to Denmark should he want to and not worry Bout his future. Good luck to him.

Johansen is a good blueprint for this. 

[Lambert09]

He’s genuinely been the biggest most confusing balls up by the club in all of our time.  There was no idea if we wanted him or didn’t, if he was being loaned to gain experience or be sold and he’s spent 3 years in a weird limbo with us turning down loans or bids but yet still not giving him a chance. 
 

Really no reason we turned down any deal and by the sounds of it we had plenty of offers and interest over the years. An easy 1.5m for the psr books and we just couldn’t make a decision. (Rumours we turned down offers far higher than this as well, but we could have got at least this in just about every window) 
 

What a waste of everyone’s time and his career tbqh. He will be incredibly motivated to get one over us when we play them next season and probably will likely play a blinder. 
 

Good luck to him

Edited 20 May 2025 by Lambert09

[Jimmy]

On 16/05/2025 at 15:33, Vlad the Fox said:

Not when we give him a new one.

that last contract he signed expires this summer, Stolarczyk, assuming Mads is sold will be the only senior keeper at the club as things stand

[AjcW]

Confirmed 👍

[davieG]

You've got to feel for the guy, sure he was earning decent wage but treated really poorly. Can't help but think we could have got some £££s for him last years considering we were so desperate. 

 

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/daniel-iversen-preston-north-end-leicester-city-stoke-transfer-news-5202588

 

Daniel Iversen interview: Leicester City 'carnage' and rejoining Preston North End permanently
By George Hodgson

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Published 1st Jul 2025, 16:30 BST

Goalkeeper has joined Preston North End on a permanent deal
It’s a quick break from selfie taking and spud serving, but there is an air of comfort and contentment to Daniel Iversen as he delivers his first interview with the Lancashire Post, since rejoining Preston North End. Those two things can be dangerous for sportsmen but the Dane, given how the last few years have played out, will take them all day long. For him, it is the perfect platform for him to get back to his best.

"The most important for me was to get to a place where I feel welcome, and the gaffer and all the team wants me," said Iversen. "Preston wanted that and I was speaking to Polly for a long time, so it was an easy decision. It's nice to be back!”

 

It’s three summers since Iversen returned to Leicester City, after his second loan spell and 18 months with North End. The shot-stopper looked destined for bigger and better things but has only made 36 appearances in that time - 19 for the Foxes in 2022/23, and 17 for loan club Stoke City the following year. Last campaign, Iversen didn’t make a single appearance.

"The year I went back (to Leicester) was really good to be fair," said Iversen. "I was on the bench, played cup games and then finished the season. It was really good, but we got relegated and after that it has just been carnage: not letting me go and stuff like that. There's a lot in the background people don't know; it's been frustrating. I had a lot of options to get out and play but so many people have to agree about a deal, which is what killed it really. I have been waiting for two-and-a-half years to get out and play again."

Heading to the Potters for another taste of Championship football was crucial in January 2024. Without that, Iversen could’ve had no match action for a whole year-and-a-half. The desire to go out on loan for game time was always there on his part, and it was a tough period of waiting for him to endure. The hunger to get on the pitch again and perform is sky high.

"It was just to play, and then hopefully get sold in the summer with one year left, but Leicester wanted something else," said Iversen. "It wasn't in my hands. It was trying to stay fit (last season) and not get injured in training. I knew I wasn't going to play, so that was tough mentally, but I'm happy to be here now. I feel ready. I've felt that since January really, to come here. I've just been building up. I can't wait to get started."

Iversen won Player of the Year at PNE in 2021/22 and endeared himself to the Deepdale faithful. Some of his saves were incredible - most notably two against Bournemouth, to deny Jamal Lowe and Nat Phillips, and a cat-like stop to keep out Hull City’s Tom Eaves. Iversen isn’t overly fond of talking about himself but the latter is one which sticks in the memory. He wants to reach those levels again but won’t pile pressure on himself.

"Yeah, I have to play my game," said Iversen. "It will possibly take a bit longer, as it's a long time since I played, but hopefully the pre-season will be good for me and I can be back into it again. It's a big feat to try and do the same again but I will try my best and I will do anything for this club.”

He added: “I definitely wanted to come back at one point but football is a strange game really, so you don't know if it is going to happen. Since I came to Leicester, for nine-and-a-half years it has been moving around. Now, I want some stability, also for my partner. We know we're here for at least a couple of years... I’m really happy to be back.”

[sylofox]

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/daniel-iversen-preston-north-end-leicester-city-stoke-transfer-news-5202588

 

He don't sound happy about how we treated him.

 

Not said to much but enough.

 

Wish he'd spilt the beans.

Edited 1 July 2025 by sylofox

[Dan]

So a player we didn't give a single minute to for two years, continued to pay wages for, who wasn't happy to just do this, who had offers to go meaning we lost money for... literally nothing. Why are we like this? Not a single party benefitted from this. You don't even know where to start on these clowns these days.