Guest Mee-9 Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 If we ever got to a penalty shoot out, Sven could do a Martin and bring Ricardo on for Weale Haha, I was thinking that. I know Joe Hart wears short sleeves but he's already English... 'Don't worry, I'll win it for you.' Gloves off. Quality signing I think.
hotdogfox Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Chris Weale and Ricardo as our keepers??? Phuck me what a cracking choice!! Sven really wants it this season!
Cat Burger Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Thing is, he`s not a free agent for no reason, is he. Thats a concern, as is, why no one else seems to have been interested in taking him on. Always seemed a decent shot stopper, as i remember,but pretty iffy on crosses! I see your point, but his contract was only terminated this month. We are seemingly the first to contact him, although I'll bet he was offered to us by agents.
Captain... Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Anyone thinking he will be crap, remind yourself of vassell. How long it take Vassell to find full match fitness and sharpness? I don't want to be substituting the goalie on 60 minutes every game. You could just as easily say anyone thinking he will be good, remind yourself of Kirkland. I think it is right to have concerns about how ready and fit he is, but Sven has seen him in training and we haven't so I will trust him to make the right call, but I wouldn't be suprised if he is just an experienced back up.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 I'm reserving judgement until he plays. Could be a very good signing. However, it does appear he's spent time keeping fit on Portugal's version of Strictly Come Dancing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpBg5Z4lvcw Blimey, Brucie's put some weight on!
Joeb.lcfc Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 "1) Portuguese GK Ricardo has signed for #lcfc until the end of the season subject to International clearance. Won't play vs Shef Utd"- stringers exact tweet,the "1)" suggests their could be more b4 the end of the transfer window
Corky Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 International pedigree and only a short term deal, good move for the club.
shailen Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Yayyyy good signing, and wise to sign him only till end of season
ajthefox Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Cautiously optimisitc about this. He hasn't played in a while but you can't argue his pedigree and it's a free after all. And lets not forget his wages would be cheaper than Given, so you can't complain about that either. Shame for Weale though. edit: Sky have just caught on and reported, although they said it was a loan
Petchy Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Psssht. SSN are so behind, and they said it's on a loan. So wrong.
Jimbo Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 If he plays we'll have some dodgy punches from crosses ad corners! Better shake the defence awake!!
carterfox90 Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 i heard earlier today on talksport we were in for lewis from peterboro would he have been a better bet??
Guest Mee-9 Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 If he plays we'll have some dodgy punches from crosses ad corners! Better shake the defence awake!! He wont have to move off his line. SOL SOL BAMBA!
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Good signing I think. Though does the fact he is on a short term contract mean he is only a short term measure? If thats the case surely he wouldnt be first choice keeper or he would be here for longer?
Narborough_fox Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Very happy with this, ex-portugal number 1 and brings experience that was needed at the back.
Joe. Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Can't really complain with this, he's been with us all week so Sven should know if he can still cut it or not.
Guest Bilo Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Low risk acquisition, was a very good keeper not very long ago so am cautiously optimistic. It's not as if Weale's shit and we desperately need a keeper either so it won't cause a crisis if he doesn't cut it.
STUHILL Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Anybody know whether he can speak English? I think with Vitor and Yuki struggling, wouldn't help with another one who needs a translator plus I think a keeper needs to be very vocal with his back four. If that's not a problem then a good signing at this level, possible back-up though until Weale makes any errors
mmarkie Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Anybody know whether he can speak English? I think with Vitor and Yuki struggling, wouldn't help with another one who needs a translator plus I think a keeper needs to be very vocal with his back four. If that's not a problem then a good signing at this level, possible back-up though until Weale makes any errors Oops sorry about that, posted in the wrong thread
HankMarvin Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Eriksson Swoops For Ricardo Posted on: Mon 31 Jan 2011 Leicester City is pleased to confirm the deadline day signing of former Portuguese international goalkeeper, Ricardo, on a short-term contract until the end of the season, subject to an International Transfer Certificate. The 34-year-old was previously at Spanish side, Real Betis before his contract was concluded by mutual consent. He has been on trial with the Foxes for the past week. Ricardo is well-known to City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson after ending England's dreams at both Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup after penalty saving and scoring heroics against the Three Lions when the Swede was England boss. Leicester striker, Darius Vassell, was one of the England players who were thwarted by Ricardo in 2004 as his penalty was saved by the talented stopper. City boss, Eriksson, was pleased with the signing after considering a move for an extra goalkeeper since arriving at the club. "I am delighted that we've been able to secure Ricardo on a permanent contract. He has impressed during his time at the club and brings extra competition to our goalkeeping department. Ricardo is an excellent shot-stopper with agility and he plays with great confidence. He has played at the highest level and will be a great addition to our squad. Plus, he owes me after 2004 and 2006, so I'm sure he will be keen to do well for us." Worst case scenario he is back up....cant be no worse than
themotivator Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 has emile heskey still not emerged from the marriot yet then?
somebum Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Another big time signing. Still, he has to be the new number 1. That clown Weale or whatever his name is in goal is the biggest joke I have seen between the posts for a very, very long time.
Guest Bilo Posted 31 January 2011 Posted 31 January 2011 Another big time signing. Still, he has to be the new number 1. That clown Weale or whatever his name is in goal is the biggest joke I have seen between the posts for a very, very long time. You're either a WUM or never bothered watching some of the truly awful keepers we've had over the past few years. What the hell you get out of football I don't know, I'm pretty sure I've never read a good word about any of our players from you.
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