uncle_connolly Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 Leicester are set to sign MK Dons striker Izale McLeod and Gillingham winger Matt Jarvis. (Daily Express) Finally a rumour about a decent winger coming to Leicester. Hope we can get this guy in. Thoughts?
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 Finally a rumour about a decent winger coming to Leicester.Hope we can get this guy in. Thoughts? I thought Charlton were after him, could a bit of a battle for his signature but I'd be very happy with the signing. There was talk of him going to a Prem club back in January so he'd be a decent signing for us Stats for current club: Career Details Club: Gillingham (No 21) Starts: 37 Position: Midfield Sub On: 1 Sub Off: 3 Goals: 6 Yellow Cards: 1 Red Cards: 0 Minutes On Pitch: 3331
eaststandtom Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 i dont know much about matt jarvis a good player i take it????????????
The People's Hero Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 The way I understand it, he's pretty much tied up a move to a Midlands club. Not ruling Charlton out, but I think he is at a pretty advanced stage with either us or Forest.
Ric Flair Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 I'd take both for a combined fee of £1.25 million or less. Any more than that and i'd be slightly aggrieved. Both got massive potential, but we've not got endless money and we need another 8 players.
Manwell Pablo Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 I'd take both for a combined fee of £1.25 million or less. Any more than that and i'd be slightly aggrieved. Both got massive potential, but we've not got endless money and we need another 8 players. Izale will muchos costus moneyos, we should stick clear. Jarvis on the other hand is a contract rebel and will more than likely be going on the cheap.
Ric Flair Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 Izale will muchos costus moneyos, we should stick clear.Jarvis on the other hand is a contract rebel and will more than likely be going on the cheap. If we get Jarvis it will make up for signing two 40 year old chef's to play in defence.
Ricey Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 My only worry with these two is that they have no experience at this level or above. I feel we need players that have done it in the Premiership and/or this division. It's a lot of money to be splashing out on signings who will effectively be a risk.
Ricey Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 By the way the Express states that Allen will make a 'triple' swoop this week for £2.5 which will include McLeod and Jarvis.
Ric Flair Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 My only worry with these two is that they have no experience at this level or above. I feel we need players that have done it in the Premiership and/or this division. It's a lot of money to be splashing out on signings who will effectively be a risk. I think that's why we'll see some experienced players coming in as well such as N'Gotty, De Zeeuw, Hendrie, Kishishev, etc. Plus some up and coming rippers from the lower leagues. Time will tell whether this is the best route to go. All I know is, i'm pretty sure if Mandaric hadn't taken over we'd not be linked with any of the players we have been so far this season. I doubt we'd be signing anyone, just selling.
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 My only worry with these two is that they have no experience at this level or above. I feel we need players that have done it in the Premiership and/or this division. It's a lot of money to be splashing out on signings who will effectively be a risk. We signed 2 experienced players yesterday, we need to add some youth to the mix to ensure our pie is fruitful. We could just get Mickey Adams back in charge if you want a bunch of old codgers.
Ricey Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 We signed 2 experienced players yesterday, we need to add some youth to the mix to ensure our pie is fruitful. We could just get Mickey Adams back in charge if you want a bunch of old codgers. I'm not talking about age, I'm talking about experience of the top 2 divisons in this country. N'Gotty has that, but neither Nillson, McLeod or Jarvis do. I think after seeing so many players come in from lower leagues and foriegn leagues over the last 3 seasons I worry we are making the same mistake.
THEBIGJOHNSTEADER; Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 I'm not talking about age, I'm talking about experience of the top 2 divisons in this country. N'Gotty has that, but neither Nillson, McLeod or Jarvis do.I think after seeing so many players come in from lower leagues and foriegn leagues over the last 3 seasons I worry we are making the same mistake. I agree with what you are saying, but inevitably any signing is a potential risk. With the management side of things looking alot better now (I hope), we should be expecting better results from all our players on the pitch
The People's Hero Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 Jarvis will make the step up. It's all about getting his attitude right, and I think if he joins under Martin Allen - well, he won't be allowed the same luxuries he gets at the Gills, put it that way.
coale39 Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 I'd take both for a combined fee of £1.25 million or less. Any more than that and i'd be slightly aggrieved. Both got massive potential, but we've not got endless money and we need another 8 players. We would be so far up the shitter if Mandaric didn't come here.
Mort Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 Izale will muchos costus moneyos, we should stick clear.Jarvis on the other hand is a contract rebel and will more than likely be going on the cheap. Agree totally on McLeod, MKDons will want a lot for him and frankly i dont think he's worth more than £300k (tops!), but they'll be looking for 4/5X that kind of money and it's just not worth it! Jarvis on the other hand would be a very sound signing and is (as you say) going on the cheap, though coz he's young his fee will be set by arbitration... if he was going to Charlton I think he'd have already gone frankly and we've been consistently linked with him, be a quality adition to the side and set us back a good deal less than £500k I'd expect ...by the by can he play on both wings?
uncle_connolly Posted 5 June 2007 Author Posted 5 June 2007 Agree totally on McLeod, MKDons will want a lot for him and frankly i dont think he's worth more than £300k (tops!), but they'll be looking for 4/5X that kind of money and it's just not worth it!Jarvis on the other hand would be a very sound signing and is (as you say) going on the cheap, though coz he's young his fee will be set by arbitration... if he was going to Charlton I think he'd have already gone frankly and we've been consistently linked with him, be a quality adition to the side and set us back a good deal less than £500k I'd expect ...by the by can he play on both wings? Yep and can be a make-shift striker. Usually plays on the left wing however he's naturally right footed. Like you say, the consistent rumours are promising and could suggest he'll be the next one to join
Kent Fox Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 My first post all, so a big HELLO to you all.. I have watched the Gills a few times this season and whilst its usually a laugh, Matt Jarvis is a good player. Gills fans love him. However, strangely they are still hacked off we "stole" Peter Taylor !! I think they'll hate us more if Jarvo leaves and joins us. He will fit in well - he's a battler! Something we haven't seen for a while..
The People's Hero Posted 5 June 2007 Posted 5 June 2007 My first post all, so a big HELLO to you all.. I have watched the Gills a few times this season and whilst its usually a laugh, Matt Jarvis is a good player. Gills fans love him. However, strangely they are still hacked off we "stole" Peter Taylor !! I think they'll hate us more if Jarvo leaves and joins us. He will fit in well - he's a battler! Something we haven't seen for a while.. Kentfox. We should like meet up. And talk Leicester. And stuff.
Manwell Pablo Posted 7 June 2007 Posted 7 June 2007 This Jarvis thing is really dragging. And I can see this going on for a few more weeks yet.
The People's Hero Posted 7 June 2007 Posted 7 June 2007 Gills know he's gone. The longer before he actually moves, the more his agent is touting him about. That's what concerns me anyway. I'd really like us to sign this guy. Think the move up to Championship football would be a comfortable one for him.
Manwell Pablo Posted 7 June 2007 Posted 7 June 2007 Gills know he's gone.The longer before he actually moves, the more his agent is touting him about. That's what concerns me anyway. I'd really like us to sign this guy. Think the move up to Championship football would be a comfortable one for him. Agreed, good player Matt Jarvis (better than Porter any hoo )
The People's Hero Posted 7 June 2007 Posted 7 June 2007 His attitude concerned me a bit from the few times I've seen him but I've spoken to some Gills fans now and they all reckon it's a healthy arrogance and that he really does work hard. Want to see him in, now.
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