Andy King

[deep blue]

His protective boot is now off so he's stepping up his rehabilitation now. I think it'll be at least another month before he's fit.

He's had a poor season, but his 3 seasons previous were superb in terms of goals and general play. He needs to kick on next season and ideally if he could learn to be an influence in games where he's not scoring or being a nuisance then that would make him more invaluable to us.

Thanks.

[Bayfox]

Don't think him and Wellens works that well, but maybe in a 442 with Drinkwater he may find his old form, the number of goals he scores for us could prove vital in a promotion push, plus wellens won't be around for much longer, King still has age on his side.

Think we would be daft to sell him unless it's for crazy money, however I have always said I could see him going to a club like Everton and being asked to play the Tim Cahill role and doing an excellent job of getting Everton double figures from just of the front man.

[One Arm Babba]

For those writing Andy King off, don't be so hasty.

Yes he has had a poor season, but on the whole hasn't everyone else. Just because we've started to show signs of an upturn in fortune.....We've achieved nothing yet.

Danns was appalling up until Xmas, it's only now with NP guidances that he looks fit and sharp, same could be said about Wellens, Beckford etc etc.

A fit and in form Andy King has to be part of our team. I guarantee he will start getting goals again now that we are playing wingers.

[foxes2011]

for me when king is back from injury he should go on the bench to start with but he is certainly a good player and i rate him more than wellens. He has struggled for form this season but he didnt suit svens style of management king is a box to box midfeilder suited to a 4-4-2 style. Sven we all know played 4-3-3 where we were more about defensive midfeilders and strike wingers. SVENS GONE NOW and pearson is playing a 4-4-2 so i think king would fit right in but needs to get match fitness first. best player we have had since muzzy izzet imo.

[deep blue]

For those writing Andy King off, don't be so hasty.

Yes he has had a poor season, but on the whole hasn't everyone else. Just because we've started to show signs of an upturn in fortune.....We've achieved nothing yet.

Danns was appalling up until Xmas, it's only now with NP guidances that he looks fit and sharp, same could be said about Wellens, Beckford etc etc.

A fit and in form Andy King has to be part of our team. I guarantee he will start getting goals again now that we are playing wingers.

Dead right. There's no point talking about him in the context of this season, as it's very doubtful he'll have a part to play at all. But next season, with Wellens that bit older, possible other players brought in during the summer, maybe some leaving, Pearson should have a good mix of midfielders available from which to work out his best combination. And whatever is his preferred midfield and formation, he'll need several other good midfielders in the squad. I fully expect Kingy to feature somewhere in the mix.

[Corky]

He needs to influence games more.

But his ability to score and also defend is crucial and shouldn't be discarded. He has geniune competition now and hopefully will thrive on it when fit again.

[brisfox]

Andy is out for the season. I spoke to him at the training ground about 4 weeks ago. I asked him how his injury was doing and he confirmed he won't play again this year, so any talk is irrelevant until next season

[frost1]

Andy king has been awful this season although i hope when he comes back from injury he will find his form i dont think he will get in the starting 11 though

[Kitchandro]

I don't think this is a tricky one. I can pinpoint when King stopped playing well and it was January 2011. We do not miss his form over the last 18 months to be honest and I am glad that he is unavailable. He is the most hyped player we have had recently. He has been anonymous in so many games he has played in over the last 12 months. The Wellens boo brigade were blaming wellens for King's ballerina-easque performances even. King has been powderpuff and ineffective and we don't need him.

This.

Considering people are saying we might need to balance the books in the summer, this is the kind of player we should be selling. He'd still be worth a decent amount and we need better. He does not do enough in general play to warrant a place in a promotion chasing team. He's not creative enough and we need a true creative midfielder.

[deep blue]

This.

Considering people are saying we might need to balance the books in the summer, this is the kind of player we should be selling. He'd still be worth a decent amount and we need better. He does not do enough in general play to warrant a place in a promotion chasing team. He's not creative enough and we need a true creative midfielder.

You're joking. He's had a mare of a first half, and out injured for the second half (& who can guarantee a complete recovery for him?). Nobody would be in for him.

[Dan]

The solution is simple, we need a proper central striker who can lead the line, hold up play and all that gubbins.

Then we can ditch 4-4-fooking-2 and drag ourselves into the 21st century and play some proper football.......

Like it or not, 4-4-2 will not be getting ditched, Pearson's a 4-4-2 man.

I'm still of the belief you can be successful playing 4-4-2, but it's interesting to think what other formations could work. Quite like Napoli's formation of 3-4-3 but that'd take some serious scouting for the right players to be successful.

[Heart-Shaped Fox]

Good player who will once again start scoring just will need time tp adapt to th sell system

[stix]

Good player who will once again start scoring just will need time tp adapt to th sell system

...hiccup'....

[Guest Basildon Fox]

Wellens has stepped up after King's injury. This may just be a coincidence. over the last 3 games. He was still playing poorly even after King got injured. He is captain again so he can now strut around the field like the main man again. Whether he is back to the type of form he was in when he first came to the club can be analysed properly after we have played Reading and Birmingham.

Fixed for you.

[Thracian]

King at his best and used properly is an excellent player and there have been significant changes since his injury with the team playing with two wingers - even though Dyer roams - and a genuine strike partnership. Everyone's benefitted from the simple introduction of a properly balanced side which knows what's expected of them.

And, when he returns I presume he will benefit too. That's not to say I expect him to walk back into the side. I don't. Drinkwater's come in and is a good player, Danns and Wellens have benefitted from the above and Kingy will just be another asset - one who can score goals - within what is now looking quite a solid squad.

[Master Fox]

He'll be sent out on loan for most of the next season and that will be the end of it for King at Leicester.

[marbelladave]

King at his best and used properly is an excellent player and there have been significant changes since his injury with the team playing with two wingers - even though Dyer roams - and a genuine strike partnership. Everyone's benefitted from the simple introduction of a properly balanced side which knows what's expected of them.

And, when he returns I presume he will benefit too. That's not to say I expect him to walk back into the side. I don't. Drinkwater's come in and is a good player, Danns and Wellens have benefitted from the above and Kingy will just be another asset - one who can score goals - within what is now looking quite a solid squad.

That is unusually optimistic for you.......

Unfortunately I think you are wrong, I think we are about to find out just how off the pace we are with some tough games coming up. I can't, realistically, see any shred of optimism left in place by saturday evening.

Reading are going to take us apart, and they are going to do it straight down the middle if we play 4-4-2 or through our vulnerable fullbacks if we try and play narrow. Probably going to go to the game, so I really hope I am wrong!.......

[Captain...]

Personally I think Andy King last season was better than Danns this season, I like Danns, but he is sloppy and his enthusiasm and energy can put us in trouble by giving away dangerous free kicks. I would prefer Drinky in the middle rather than Danns, if King can rediscover the form that saw him voted player's player of the season 2 years in a row and get in the Championship team of the season last season, then he will be back in the middle of the park ahead of Danns, Drinkwater and Wellens for me the question is who will partner him.

[davieG]

Sorry if theres a thread already somewhere havent got time to search, however Andy King, what are peoples thoughts?

Do we miss him?

Time to cash in?

Didn't go to Charlton but it seems like we're missing his contribution in the 1st half of games

Seems to be earning his contract.

[dmayne7]

He's just a class above everybody else. People say he goes missing in games which is true to an extent but I doubt many players cover more of the pitch than he does. He is always on the move looking for the space.

Changed the game tonight. He keeps it simple and always gives himself time on the ball. There was even an instance where 2 of our players went in for a tackle and lost out then King comes along with what looks like a really timid tackle but wins the ball easily.

It is easy to see why Sven drew comparisons between him and Lampard. I remember Leicester v Chelsea in the cup a few years back, hardly noticed Lampard but he bagged a hattrick, broke up the play when needed and moved the ball on quickly.

Granted King isn't at that level yet but he really should be playing every game especially alongside Danns or Drinkwater because of the way they approach the game.

[Kierzz]

This

[foxfanazer]

He's just a class above everybody else. People say he goes missing in games which is true to an extent but I doubt many players cover more of the pitch than he does. He is always on the move looking for the space.

Changed the game tonight. He keeps it simple and always gives himself time on the ball. There was even an instance where 2 of our players went in for a tackle and lost out then King comes along with what looks like a really timid tackle but wins the ball easily.

It is easy to see why Sven drew comparisons between him and Lampard. I remember Leicester v Chelsea in the cup a few years back, hardly noticed Lampard but he bagged a hattrick, broke up the play when needed and moved the ball on quickly.

Granted King isn't at that level yet but he really should be playing every game especially alongside Danns or Drinkwater because of the way they approach the game.

Good post. Only takes 1 bad performance (not scoring) and people will be slating him again

[Guest ttfn]

Good post. Only takes 1 bad performance (not scoring) and people will be slating him again

The goal was brilliantly taken, but it was the rest of his play that really impressed. Purposeful forward passing, great off-the-ball movement, plenty of one-twos.

The Charlton fans are raving about him, and rightly so.

[Jimmy]

he was clearly carrying an injury last season, so far this year he's back to thew player that was our top scorer the season before

[RumbleFox]

This thread really sums up the mpronic side of this forum. How any one could have ever slagged him off is beyond me. He was poor last season but that was down to injury and yet folk were writing him off. King is probably the best footballer at our club yet because he does not run around like a mental wasp or put in hard tackles some people can't quite seem to get behind him. The fickleness of some of our fans embarrasses me. Let's all be a bit positive eh? Come on, you can do it!

Come on Kingy!!! Up the Foxes!!

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