Libertine Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 http://www.lcfc.com/page/LatestNews/0,,10274~2409845,00.html
goose2010 Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 welcome bet he loves the OS staff for using that picture!
Ric Flair Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Yet another true quality signing. We've not got to wait half a season or a year for this lad to settle in and fulfill his potential, he'll hit the ground running. These are the types of players that will help us compete with West Ham, add in the Championship proven warriors like Danns, Nugent and Mills and we're just about set. BANG!
Happy Fox Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 I am looking forward to him playing against Cov, welcome aboard Fernades,
Narborough_fox Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 In case anyone can't be arsed to click on the link. Leicester City have today finalised the signing of Swiss international midfielder Gelson Fernandes from French side Saint Etienne.Gelson, 24, joins the Foxes on a season-long loan deal and could make his debut in Saturday's npower Championship opener at Coventry City, subject to Football League approval and international clearance. A mainstay in the Switzerland side over the last four years, Fernandes made his international debut aged just 20, shortly after joining Manchester City, where he spent the first of his two years at Eastlands working under Foxes manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. "Gelson is a hugely experienced footballer and we are delighted that he is joining us at King Power Stadium," Eriksson said after recruiting his tenth new signing this summer. "He is an all-round midfielder, who can sit and protect the defence, but he is also a box-to-box player. "Gelson played for me at Manchester City and has also played in Serie A and Ligue 1 in France. He has great energy and determination, qualities which will help us this season." Manchester City paid a reported £4.2million to sign Fernandes from Swiss side Sion in 2007 and the Cape Verde-born midfielder impressed with his energetic, combative performances alongside fellow Foxes loanee Michael Johnson and former City first team coach Didi Hamann. After two years at the City of Manchester Stadium, Fernandes made the switch to Saint Etienne, for whom he made 33 appearances in his first season before a season-long loan stint with Chievo in Italy. At international level, Fernandes won the latest of his 33 Switzerland caps in a Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria in March. He played in all three of Switzerland's group games at Euro 2008 and scored a memorable group stage winner against eventual champions Spain at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. "I have said before that we are playing in a challenging division and we will require a strong squad to see us through 46 league games and additional cup matches," Eriksson added. "We are trying to ensure that we have two players for every position and I am sure that Gelson will have a good effect on the squad and the team." Don't miss what could be Gelson Fernandes' home debut when City take on Reading at King Power Stadium on Saturday August 13. Buy your tickets now from www.lcfcdirect.com Really pleased with this signing strengthens the midfield area even more.
Guest Bilo Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Yet another option in midfield, I honestly think we could now produce two competitive Championship teams; or at least we will be able to when we get the striking situation sorted in the next few days.
ROB-THE-BLUE Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Someone will soon be having a mouthfull of spunk. unlucky Ric!
shen Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Excellent, one more deal done. Wouldn't be surprised to see a central midfielder leave now. However, I'm wondering what the issue is with Fernandes. Was apparently not deemed good enough for Man City by Hughes and after playing many games for St Etienne first season he's been loaned out to Chievo and now us. What gives?
Petchy Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Yeah, makes me wonder too Shen. If a team like St. Etienne don't seem to rate him, what's happened?
Ric Flair Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Someone will soon be having a mouthfull of spunk. Haha. Make this be a lesson to you all, don't go spouting your mouth off about what you'd do if a certain player signed for us.
MC Prussian Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Excellent, one more deal done. Wouldn't be surprised to see a central midfielder leave now. However, I'm wondering what the issue is with Fernandes. Was apparently not deemed good enough for Man City by Hughes and after playing many games for St Etienne first season he's been loaned out to Chievo and now us. What gives? Yeah, makes me wonder too Shen. If a team like St. Etienne don't seem to rate him, what's happened? From what I understand, St. Etienne simply cannot afford him at this moment - money's tight down there. So, instead of keeping a pricey asset at the club, they decided to loan him out. He's still a class player in midfield and he'll only get better - the reunion with former Manchester City teammates and Sven will help, for sure.
MikeyT Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Great signing. Will be very interesting seeing what midfield we put out against Cov.
Kent Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 I think I like all of our central midfielders but we can only start three.
RumbleFox Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 I've just spunked inside my own mouth and done a poo inside my own kidney! X I've just spunked inside my own mouth and done a poo inside my own kidney! X Ya know, in a good way. X
Petchy Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Yes, yes but what's his squad number? 26, so you can update your FIFA / FM From what I understand, St. Etienne simply cannot afford him at this moment - money's tight down there. So, instead of keeping a pricey asset at the club, they decided to loan him out. He's still a class player in midfield and he'll only get better - the reunion with former Manchester City teammates and Sven will help, for sure. That's reassuring then. I'll take your word for it seeing as I know you're a fan of him
Samilktray Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Never thought we'd be able to attract a player of this quality 12 months ago, crazy times.
shen Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 From what I understand, St. Etienne simply cannot afford him at this moment - money's tight down there. So, instead of keeping a pricey asset at the club, they decided to loan him out. He's still a class player in midfield and he'll only get better - the reunion with former Manchester City teammates and Sven will help, for sure. I see. Similar situations to Keane and Bellamy then. He must be on big money!
Andy Hargreaves Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Gelson Fernandez dududududud , very pleased with this signing well done sveny
TrentFox Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Great signing. Will be very interesting seeing what midfield we put out against Cov. Suspect for Cov Sven might go for a safe option - going with those that have done a full pre-season. Think it will be fascinating by mid Sept when all are fully fit (hopefully). Quite conceivable that both Wellens and king could be on the bench. Staggering how quickly a step-change has been made in playing staff. Wow. Fasten your seat belts - could be a heck of a ride !
MPH Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 All we need now is a striker..... id be well pleased with the squad if we got one of them...
Marmite Posted 4 August 2011 Posted 4 August 2011 Good signing, just not sure how we are going to keep all these midfielders happy, everyone wants first team football, we now have King Wellens Danns Abe Johnson Fernandes And they are just the central mids
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