Ric Flair Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 According to someone who claims to be in the know on another forum, City are on the verge of signing Nicky Forster from Reading. I won't be overly impressed, hardly an ambitious signing. We want young and hungry players who have the potential to play at a higher level, not journeymen who know that the championship is about their level. Pfffft
Bert Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 hmmm unsure about this one if it does come true, i agree with hoof in all of what he says but maybe he would be a good target man for the last 15 minutes of a match??
Ric Flair Posted 9 June 2005 Author Posted 9 June 2005 hmmm unsure about this one if it does come true, i agree with hoof in all of what he says but maybe he would be a good target man for the last 15 minutes of a match?? 121174[/snapback] Target man? He's 5ft 9!!!!
Ric Flair Posted 9 June 2005 Author Posted 9 June 2005 Let's hope this chap is full of shit as we need a striker who's potentially going to be at this club for more than a season or two.
Bert Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 hmmm unsure about this one if it does come true, i agree with hoof in all of what he says but maybe he would be a good target man for the last 15 minutes of a match?? 121174[/snapback] Target man? He's 5ft 9!!!! 121177[/snapback] Is he?? thought he was bigger than that!! must be thinking of someone else! my mistake!! bad signing
Ric Flair Posted 9 June 2005 Author Posted 9 June 2005 hmmm unsure about this one if it does come true, i agree with hoof in all of what he says but maybe he would be a good target man for the last 15 minutes of a match?? 121174[/snapback] Target man? He's 5ft 9!!!! 121177[/snapback] Is he?? thought he was bigger than that!! must be thinking of someone else! my mistake!! bad signing 121181[/snapback] Sheffield United and Stoke are after him according to Reading's website, let's hope willy puller Warnock can do us a favour for once.
Stuliasz Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 I don't understand this mentality within Leicester fans of criticising players before they have signed. I think Forster is a decent player at this level and could do a good job for us, especially with the lack of firepower we have up front at all. Don't forget, we finished 15th in the Championship, we have to be realistic and Forster would be a decent player to have in the squad.
Ric Flair Posted 9 June 2005 Author Posted 9 June 2005 I don't understand this mentality within Leicester fans of criticising players before they have signed. I think Forster is a decent player at this level and could do a good job for us, especially with the lack of firepower we have up front at all. Don't forget, we finished 15th in the Championship, we have to be realistic and Forster would be a decent player to have in the squad. 121183[/snapback] Every fan worth their salt will have opinions on players whether they've signed for the club or not. Personally at 31 (32 in september) I wouldn't touch Forster with a barge pole. He might 'do a job' at this level, but as Levein has said he wants a particular sort of player (young, hungry and with a point to prove) I find it odd to think we are after Forster. We might be short on firepower, but that doesn't mean we should sign any old player does it? What I don't understand is fans who can honestly sit their and not get slightly bemused at the possibility of us signing a player that ties in with everything wrong Micky Adams did to this club. Short term signings, bollocks to that.
Stuliasz Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 You have every right to your opinion Hoof, I just disagree. I think that Forster would do a good job for us and would add good competition for striking places. I'm not saying he should play every game, but at the minute aside from Connolly, we do not have a striker who compares to him in ability at all.
Ric Flair Posted 9 June 2005 Author Posted 9 June 2005 You have every right to your opinion Hoof, I just disagree. I think that Forster would do a good job for us and would add good competition for striking places. I'm not saying he should play every game, but at the minute aside from Connolly, we do not have a striker who compares to him in ability at all. 121196[/snapback] I take your point on board, but wouldn't you rather us look for a younger player who would add worth to the squad for more than just a year? We need 2 new strikers in my opinion, one youngster and one player who will be dangerous at this level. Forster is injury prone, ask any Reading fan. If we do sign him, then of course i'll support him but I hope that Levein know's what he's doing and has another striker targeted aswell.
Katy Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 Im sure I heard somewhere that Reading had offered him a new contract and he had signed it, I must be mistaken. I think it would be a step backwards to sign him, true we need a certain level of experience in the side but I reckon if Dion re signs we should be ok in that department. We need someone young and exciting up front.
Ric Flair Posted 9 June 2005 Author Posted 9 June 2005 Im sure I heard somewhere that Reading had offered him a new contract and he had signed it, I must be mistaken. I think it would be a step backwards to sign him, true we need a certain level of experience in the side but I reckon if Dion re signs we should be ok in that department. We need someone young and exciting up front. 121198[/snapback] He's turned down a one year deal, wants more security at a club! 3 year deal here then Connolly and Dublin have experience at this level for us, we should be looking to sign a youngster who's got the potential to play in the premiership. That's where Levein is aiming, he can't possibly think Forster is worth a stab at the premiership can he?
Katy Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 Im sure I heard somewhere that Reading had offered him a new contract and he had signed it, I must be mistaken. I think it would be a step backwards to sign him, true we need a certain level of experience in the side but I reckon if Dion re signs we should be ok in that department. We need someone young and exciting up front. 121198[/snapback] He's turned down a one year deal, wants more security at a club! 3 year deal here then Connolly and Dublin have experience at this level for us, we should be looking to sign a youngster who's got the potential to play in the premiership. That's where Levein is aiming, he can't possibly think Forster is worth a stab at the premiership can he? 121200[/snapback] I half heard right then I hope Levein doesnt think hes worth a chance but as with all rumours we will have to wait and see.
Nationwider Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 Pace should be the main priority for a striker at the moment. Someone who can get down the middle quickly, or at least come on for the last half-hour and give us a spark if we're struggling. I think a younger player would be beneficial. Forster doesn't really fit the bill, although we could do worse. Ideally, we'll sign a younger striker (18-25 ish) and a more experienced centre-back (25-29 ish) before August.
Stuliasz Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 Young pacey strikers who we can afford don't come by the dozen unfortunately. I agree that ideally this is what we need, but all I'm saying is that Forster could add a bit of depth and competition for places. De Vries and especially Connolly were not pushed at all for their places this season.
Fox 4 Life Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 Sorry but Fozzy is shit, i would hate to see him here, and before everyone junps down my throat I have seen him play more than anyone here as I am a coach at Reading and also have seen him train, he has potential but I think this would be a poor signing!
Nationwider Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 CL must have some irons in the fire? The worry is that MDV and Dion (both similar players) will get injured and then we're really struggling. You're right about depth (Sheffield_Fox). Forster would certainly be better than nothing. The contract thing is a worry with him though. If we didn't get promoted we'd be lumbered with him next season.
Nationwider Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 Sorry but Fozzy is shit, i would hate to see him here, and before everyone junps down my throat I have seen him play more than anyone here as I am a coach at Reading and also have seen him train, he has potential but I think this would be a poor signing! 121216[/snapback] That's a bit of a controversial statement - are you actually a coach for Reading, or just in Reading?
Ric Flair Posted 9 June 2005 Author Posted 9 June 2005 Colin Kazim-Richards is the answer to a young, pacey striker. He also has the versatility to play on the wing and behind the strikers so he could be a useful addition to the squad. He's also available for peanuts and i've been told we've signed him, but nothings been said since I heard that. We need a striker with pace to push Connolly, which CKR can do. We also need a perfect foil for Connolly to push de Vries and that would be Sam Parkin in my opinion or Freddy Eastwood if we could afford the latter. Parkin has a clause in his contract that means we could sign him for a smallish fee.
Ric Flair Posted 9 June 2005 Author Posted 9 June 2005 Infact i'd get Ricardo Fuller in. Pompey want rid, we could get him for nothing and he runs defences wild in this league. Levein was also responsible for bringing him in to British football. Fuller and CKR please.
Simon Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 Colin Kazim-Richards is the answer to a young, pacey striker. He also has the versatility to play on the wing and behind the strikers so he could be a useful addition to the squad. He's also available for peanuts and i've been told we've signed him, but nothings been said since I heard that.We need a striker with pace to push Connolly, which CKR can do. We also need a perfect foil for Connolly to push de Vries and that would be Sam Parkin in my opinion or Freddy Eastwood if we could afford the latter. Parkin has a clause in his contract that means we could sign him for a smallish fee. 121226[/snapback] Parkin would be an excellent signing IMO but hes already been linked with Crewe, and you'd think if we were gonna go in for him we'd have heard a rumour or something by now?
shen Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 There must be much better options than Forster surely? He would just be another Blake that makes the odd appearance but is otherwise marooned in the reserves me thinks...
Nationwider Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 Fuller and CKR please. 121230[/snapback] God that would be good. Fuller's a crock, so it would be pay-as-you-play for him.
Fox 4 Life Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 CL must have some irons in the fire? The worry is that MDV and Dion (both similar players) will get injured and then we're really struggling. You're right about depth (Sheffield_Fox). Forster would certainly be better than nothing. The contract thing is a worry with him though. If we didn't get promoted we'd be lumbered with him next season. 121218[/snapback] I am a trainee coach at Reading FC, at the moment doing the community and academy stuff but training to become a full coach? Maybe I was a bit harsh but I feel we would be stepping back in signing him, he has pace and skill but is justa poor version of connolly IMO
Nationwider Posted 9 June 2005 Posted 9 June 2005 I am a trainee coach at Reading FC, at the moment doing the community and academy stuff but training to become a full coach? Maybe I was a bit harsh but I feel we would be stepping back in signing him, he has pace and skill but is justa poor version of connolly IMO 121242[/snapback] Any good academy players at Reading you could point in the direction of LCFC?
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