Katy Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 After yesterdays news about Nalis etc being realeased. The news today is that Ian Walker and Nathan Blake have been released but super Dion Dublin has been offered a new contract.....thanks to LCFC txt alerts for the info
Craig Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/...~662097,00.html Striker Dion Dublin has been offered a new contract at Leicester City Football Club.But Nathan Blake, Nikos Dabizas, Scot Gemmill, Keith Gillespie, Lilian Nalis and Ian Walker have been released after manager Craig Levein announced his retained list this lunchtime (Friday). Teenage midfielder Stephen Dawson has also been offered new terms but James Scowcroft, Jason Wilcox and Lars Hirschfeld's futures at the Walkers Stadium will be discussed next week. None of the players who have been released will figure at Plymouth Argyle on Sunday and therefore Walker's departure will pave the way for Canadian International Hirschfeld to make his Foxes first-team debut at Home Park at the weekend. Former England international Dublin (36) arrived at City in the summer and has gone on make 41 appearances and score six goals. The home grown star was recently named Players' Player at the club's end-of-season Awards evening and has hit a rich vein of form since the turn of the year. Youth team product Dawson (19) has impressed City's management after strong performances in midfield for the Reserves this season. Meanwhile, Greek international and European Championship winner Dabizas (31) spent almost two-and-a-half years with the Foxes, helping himself to 57 appearances and two goals. Gemmill, previously with Nottingham Forest and Everton, played 18 times this season but found it difficult to hold down a regular place in the side while Nalis racked up 66 appearances. The French midfielder also netted six goals including the wonder strike against Leeds United at the Walkers Stadium last term. Northern Ireland international winger Gillespie enjoyed a new lease of life under Levein and scored his first goal for the club against Crewe back in February. The ex-Manchester United, Newcastle and Blackburn player leaves after making 48 appearances and scoring two goals for the Foxes. Walker moves on after nearly four years at the club. He had almost been an ever-present in the side up until this season before being laid low with a knee injury which forced him to miss five months of the campaign. Walker made 156 appearances. Blake moved to the East Midlands in July last year from Wolves but was hampered by injuries and made 15 appearances and scored one goal in a Leicester shirt
shen Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 After yesterdays news about Nalis etc being realeased. The news today is that Ian Walker and Nathan Blake have been released but super Dion Dublin has been offered a new contract.....thanks to LCFC txt alerts for the info 103913[/snapback]
Katy Posted 6 May 2005 Author Posted 6 May 2005 After yesterdays news about Nalis etc being realeased. The news today is that Ian Walker and Nathan Blake have been released but super Dion Dublin has been offered a new contract.....thanks to LCFC txt alerts for the info 103913[/snapback] 103916[/snapback] CL must have a goalkeeper in mind...I wonder who.
Cobbo Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Good to see Dawson given a new contract Would have liked to have kept Ian though A few youngsters to feature vs Plymouth then?
Steven Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Good to see Dawson given a new contract Would have liked to have kept Ian though A few youngsters to feature vs Plymouth then? 103919[/snapback] None of the released players will figure against Plymouth.
Nationwider Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Good stuff CL. The door's still open for Scowcroft, then?
Cobbo Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Good to see Dawson given a new contract Would have liked to have kept Ian though A few youngsters to feature vs Plymouth then? 103919[/snapback] None of the released players will figure against Plymouth. 103920[/snapback] I know But Lars, Maybury, Kenton, McCarthy, Stewart, Hughes, Joey, Williams, Sheehan. Connolly, Dion.....is still possible. I hope some more younguns get in than Sheehan
shen Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Amazed Scowcroft has been given an extra week Does he want to wait for his loan deal to expire and tell him face to face? And Hirschfeld needs a bloody good debut if he is to get himself a new contract!
Cobbo Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 I imagine Scowy's will just be because he is off on loan and might have play offs etc too. He'll be off.
Nationwider Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 I imagine Scowy's will just be because he is off on loan and might have play offs etc too.He'll be off. 103927[/snapback] Excellent point, well made.
Kingy Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Im glad he's offered Dublin a new contract. I was particularly impressed with him against Derby ! The boy ran his bollocks off !
Fox 4 Life Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 The boy ran his bollocks off ! 103936[/snapback] And weve all heard how huge... , Anyway not happy about Walker, how can this Henderson from Bradford be as good as Walker?
Kingy Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Walker has missed most of the season, through injury. maybe we can get pressman back ? He is most probably on loads of money and to free that cash can only be good sense. Walker is good enough, he could get himself a contract with one of the promoted teams.
TrickyTrev Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 I'm pleased Dion has got a new deal. I was getting concerned there would be no experience left in the squad and I think he is the kind of old head we will need. His versitility is also very useful and he ensures we are a threat from set pieces. I suspect Walker has another offer on the table. If he would have signed a cut wages deal there is no reason levein would not wanted to have kept him. He is a class keeper just coming back into form and having a settled, reliable first choice for a number of years to come can be invaluable.
Ric Flair Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS ****IN YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS OVER THE ****IN MOON SUPER SUPER STEVE, SUPER SUPER STEVE, SUPER SUPER STEVE, SUPER STEVIE DAWSON. GET THE FUNK IN. DAWSON IS MY HERO, LA LA LA LA OOH WELL DONE LEVEIN, YOU LEGEND. ERM NATHAN CAN I HAVE A QUICK WORD......................................... F U CK OFF
BartonFox Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 I hope to god that Dublin has takena drop in salary, I'm a bit unsure as to whether this is a good retention. Delighted about Dawson. The rest can all wander off into the distance without any sentimental bollocks. Walker had his time here but I remember his 3 month *injury* (ahem) when he took about £200,000 from us for feck all.
Ric Flair Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 I hope to god that Dublin has takena drop in salary, I'm a bit unsure as to whether this is a good retention.Delighted about Dawson. The rest can all wander off into the distance without any sentimental bollocks. Walker had his time here but I remember his 3 month *injury* (ahem) when he took about £200,000 from us for feck all. 103960[/snapback] Craig isn't stupid, I imagine Dublin has taken what he can get. Looking forward to sunday's game now. Give me a D (D) give me a A (A) give me a W (W) give me a S (S) give me a O (O) give me a N (N) What do you get? DAWSON OOOOOOOOOOOOH LET'S ALL CHEER ON DAWSON, LET'S ALL CHEER ON DAWSON LAAAAA LAAAAA LAAAAAA LA OOOOOOOOOOOH
Ric Flair Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Isn't Dawson injured? 103963[/snapback] WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?
Steven Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Isn't Dawson injured? 103963[/snapback] WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? 103964[/snapback] It was a question as I have an unclear recollection that Dawson was injured. I could very easily be wrong.
Scow Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Maybe the injury played a part in CL's decision? Walker's kicking has been erratic since his return - And fans were starting to question his form before the Derby game. Personally, I'm disappointed Walker has been released as I feel he is one of the top 'keepers in this league. I wasn't sure whether Dawson would be offered a new contract, so it's fantastic news that CL does see him as part of the future here. Not surprised about Dublin - I'm glad he's been retained, although I'm sure he won't be on anywhere near his current wages. Not bothered about the rest.
Ric Flair Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Isn't Dawson injured?   103963[/snapback] WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? 103964[/snapback] It was a question as I have an unclear recollection that Dawson was injured. I could very easily be wrong. 103965[/snapback] Naah mate I don't think he is. I saw him against Arsenal reserves and he was buzzing. He'll be in on sunday I reckon, it would make sense. Put your hand up if you rate Dawson /
Collymore Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 bloody hell, return from lunch and half the squads gone! Pleased Dublins been offered a contract. Little sad that walkers gone but thats life
Steven Posted 6 May 2005 Posted 6 May 2005 Isn't Dawson injured? 103963[/snapback] WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? 103964[/snapback] It was a question as I have an unclear recollection that Dawson was injured. I could very easily be wrong. 103965[/snapback] Naah mate I don't think he is. I saw him against Arsenal reserves and he was buzzing. He'll be in on sunday I reckon, it would make sense. Put your hand up if you rate Dawson / 103967[/snapback]
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