lookwhaticando Posted 24 September 2006 Share Posted 24 September 2006 There's so much doom and gloom in here right now, it's hard to see past one's own nose. So to lighten the mood, let's have a poll. Should we bring Matty Piper in - even if he isn't completely fit? He could be a much needed boost to the side, more options for the midfield, especially in an attacking sense... even if he does have to limp up and down the flanks. Dicsuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 24 September 2006 Share Posted 24 September 2006 There's so much doom and gloom in here right now, it's hard to see past one's own nose. So to lighten the mood, let's have a poll. Should we bring Matty Piper in - even if he isn't completely fit? He could be a much needed boost to the side, more options for the midfield, especially in an attacking sense... even if he does have to limp up and down the flanks. Dicsuss. I hate being forced to sound like a broken record. We can't afford him, or any one else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrev Posted 24 September 2006 Share Posted 24 September 2006 I hate being forced to sound like a broken record. We can't afford him, or any one else. I think he has retired. i'm Almost certain he is not attached to any club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shen Posted 24 September 2006 Share Posted 24 September 2006 There's so much doom and gloom in here right now, it's hard to see past one's own nose. So to lighten the mood, let's have a poll. Should we bring Matty Piper in - even if he isn't completely fit? He could be a much needed boost to the side, more options for the midfield, especially in an attacking sense... even if he does have to limp up and down the flanks. Dicsuss. To be honest, I've not seen Piper play since he played for us. I'm worried that he's nowhere near the Piper we had then. There's a high risk that he'd end up like Darren Eadie or Lee Morris, and we have no interest in that. What am I saying?? He's a Leicester lad, bring him back at all costs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 25 September 2006 Author Share Posted 25 September 2006 I think he has retired. i'm Almost certain he is not attached to any club. Left Sunderland in January, mutual consent... don't think he signed for anyone else in the meantime... he'd cost nothing to sign, just wages... Pay as you play wouldn't be a bad option, if he wants to keep his career alive, he wouldn't say no I shouldn't think... To be honest, I've not seen Piper play since he played for us. I'm worried that he's nowhere near the Piper we had then. There's a high risk that he'd end up like Darren Eadie or Lee Morris, and we have no interest in that. What am I saying?? He's a Leicester lad, bring him back at all costs! Pay as you play - worth a flutter, see how he copes with training, give him a closed door reserve game (if we manage to arrange any) see if he can play. As for not being the player he was, who cares - he can't be much worse than some of the options we have at the club in the winger positions - Sylla, Hughes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_84 Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 spoke to his dad last week. he ref'd my game the other saturday. he trained with us pre season in a bid to prove his fitness and win himself a pay as you play contract but has an ankle problem and had to have another op on it. at this time he isnt fit but not retired as such, just having a break until his is injury free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 It would all end in tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBO Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 Providing he gets back to FULL fitness (which I understand is pretty unlikely?) I think taking him back and giving him a chance on a pay as you play contract wouldn't be a bad idea at all. I don't think there's much point if he'd be a permanent injury worry though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 spoke to his dad last week. he ref'd my game the other saturday. he trained with us pre season in a bid to prove his fitness and win himself a pay as you play contract but has an ankle problem and had to have another op on it. at this time he isnt fit but not retired as such, just having a break until his is injury free It mentions that he's trying to get back to full fitness in the Colchester programme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 It would all end in tears. A bit like watching Josh Low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 i mentioned this on another thread but i was speaking to his mate in the pub friday night and he said that piper is working with our physio and once fully fit kelly will be having a look at him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaststandtom Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 the guy cant get the neccersary insurance required to play professional football because of his injuries. why dont we get martin o'neill back too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 I think he has retired. i'm Almost certain he is not attached to any club. He's not, that doesn't mean we can afford him. The FT was on here last night, they said we can't even afford to Loan a player so we wont be signing anyone any time soon. He's taking a year out of playing at a proffesional level, he's not retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez of Mahrez Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 He's not, that doesn't mean we can afford him. The FT was on here last night, they said we can't even afford to Loan a player so we wont be signing anyone any time soon. He's taking a year out of playing at a proffesional level, he's not retired. Whatever was good enough for Billy McKinlay and Nicky Summerbee then.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultra Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 the guy cant get the neccersary insurance required to play professional football because of his injuries. why dont we get martin o'neill back too!!! He's had nothing other than an endless run of injuries since he left us four years ago. We're not a charity case. What serious case is there for bringing him back? It took us long enough to get shot of Lee Morris. So why should we look to fill his place on the physio's couch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 the guy cant get the neccersary insurance required to play professional football because of his injuries. why dont we get martin o'neill back too!!! that is not the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 I voted yes, but only if it's on a pay as you play contract though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston. Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 Yeah, pay as you play. We arent in the position to be throwing money away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaststandtom Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 that is not the case someone with his talent would be playing pro football if his insurance was reasonable which club is going to pay inflated insurance on the off chance of him playing. 7 starts in over 4 years equats to large sums of money. this in itself is reason enough not to resign him. waste of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc_jme Posted 25 September 2006 Share Posted 25 September 2006 I think the description of the answer "No" in this poll says it all really, regardless of whether Piper's name is thrown into the equation or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedging Posted 26 September 2006 Share Posted 26 September 2006 It took us long enough to get shot of Lee Morris. Who is now a regular starter for Yeovil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookwhaticando Posted 26 September 2006 Author Share Posted 26 September 2006 Who is now a regular starter for Yeovil. Miracles do happen, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shen Posted 26 September 2006 Share Posted 26 September 2006 Who is now a regular starter for Yeovil. Miracles do happen, then? He's just been subbed in tonight's game... After 10 minutes! So he's most likely back on the treatment table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc_jme Posted 26 September 2006 Share Posted 26 September 2006 He's just been subbed in tonight's game... After 10 minutes! So he's most likely back on the treatment table Can't say I am in any way whatsoever suprised by that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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