okie fox Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 He was never Player of the Season to me and our season wasn't particularly impressive either because we never scored anything like the goals we needed and never mounted a challenge to the top two places which should really have been our target. Yes, we got into the play offs - a four-team round robin in which we didn't even make the top two. It's a non-event we've clung to ever since and simply a reminder of our shortcomings at that time which recorded us as finishing fifth. "Nearly" wins nothing and never has. And nearly winning a semi-final is a long way short of winning a final. And maybe the shortcomings were more to do with the supporting cast than with Wellens.
Bugg Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 Wellens was player of the season in a team that almost got to the playoff final! Actually it was Hobbs who won that award in 2010, Wellens was player of the year in Sousa/Sven's season where he wasn't really that impressive barring a good February which was about the only time we managed to string two wins together
Guest ttfn Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 Are you doing this on purpose..... There is absolutely no way that this would work, he would never have the energy to drop short, demand the ball and make things happen in a team playing in our new style. He simply could not keep up with the pace, if he did get on the ball he would just play at his own speed which would simply suck all the energy out of our play...... As it goes I agree with you on this, but I really wish you'd stop preaching to people like a pompous arse. Col has a valid point here. Wellens is an accurate and occasionally dynamic passer. If we could get him playing to his strengths and convince him that speed, as well as accuracy of passes is essential, he may well be an extremely useful player in this team. I don't particularly rate Wellens because I find him ponderous in possession. But perhaps with a lively front two and a genuine playmaker in front of him, he could prove a real asset in creating chances and retaining possession. For the record, I don't see him as more than third/fourth choice. But Wellens still has a role to play at this football club: I don't think it's as black and white as you make out...
Bluetintedspecs Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 Mills - pretty obvious Gally - started to get pissed off with our fans Beckford - listen to the after match interview from middlesborough game Howard - said his last few months at the club were 'awful' Weale - stated after he left that he wasnt happy at leicester Peltier - couldnt wait to jump ship as soon as we bought de laet in Not a single one of them wanted to be here, purely because they wernt starting games. People with this attitude shouldnt be playing for us, and im glad big Nige agrees tbh That's football and ins and outs happen at every club! Players who aren't picked , fancied,out of form, headbutting, shagging bosses daughter,the shop worker or even the tea lady has and always will go on. The game is full of egos,opinions and bs no player will say I left because I loved the club or because I was shite it will always be "it was the right move or time" NP is piecing HIS team together and won't be looking on here to gauge our opinions thankfully
I blame Wellens Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 The club has moved on and so should you lot. Wellens was, was (past tense) a key player in our relative success of the past. Last season ,not the odd match, but last season, Wellens was very poor. If he can get some of that old form back by all means he will deserve a place in the squad. Unfortunately, like me his legs have gone. We can not carry passengers in the championship. Yes he could pick out the odd pass but he was no Glen Hoddle.
marty78 Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 If Sheff Utd don't want to loan him then we should send him to Coventry.
Kitchandro Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 Actually it was Hobbs who won that award in 2010, Wellens was player of the year in Sousa/Sven's season where he wasn't really that impressive barring a good February which was about the only time we managed to string two wins together The bit in bold is true. Whilst I think Wellens is past his best and no longer the player he was I don't know how people can knock him in his first two seasons, no matter what you think about the team as a whole he was undoubtedly one of the top performers. Quite often he was the only player who tried to make things happen and on his day his passing was nothing short of sublime. Which is why I'll never understand the vitriol shown towards him by some posters.
sdb Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 Good move. Wellens could be vital through winter and beyond. Best way to prep him, this.
Turtles Head Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 I blame Wellens brilliant, did you come up with that? Can we be mates?
whoareyaaa Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 I can see us brining in 1 or 2 players in January if this run continues Thias will be happy and give Pearson the go ahead. Wellens & Gallagher will be shipped out for good I reckon.
marbelladave Posted 1 October 2012 Posted 1 October 2012 As it goes I agree with you on this, but I really wish you'd stop preaching to people like a pompous arse. Col has a valid point here. Wellens is an accurate and occasionally dynamic passer. If we could get him playing to his strengths and convince him that speed, as well as accuracy of passes is essential, he may well be an extremely useful player in this team. I don't particularly rate Wellens because I find him ponderous in possession. But perhaps with a lively front two and a genuine playmaker in front of him, he could prove a real asset in creating chances and retaining possession. For the record, I don't see him as more than third/fourth choice. But Wellens still has a role to play at this football club: I don't think it's as black and white as you make out... The banter was for Col, we have a 'thing' going on........... Any suggestion that Wellens has any worthwhile contribution to make to our side, as it is evolving this season, is simply not seeing what is happening to City at first team level. We are changing from the medieval garbage that was served up for much of last season into a serious, modern football team. Ok, progress is a little slow as I often point out, but we are undoubtably moving in the right direction. Playing Wellens at this point in time would be laughable, I just hope that NFP has the bottle to continue on the path he has started. I might well give him a bit of stick for not changing things quickly enough or getting some things wrong, but we are moving forward playing proper modern football and after the schit of the last couple of seasons that is very encouraging......
Jaspa Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Leicester-City-midfielder-Richie-Wellens-set-loan/story-17018837-detail/story.html Tuesday, October 02, 2012 Leicester City midfielder Richie Wellens may be set for loan deal Leicester City midfielder Richie Wellens could be heading out on loan, manager Nigel Pearson has said. Wellens has been linked with a one-month spell at Sheffield United. The City boss said a spell at the right club could help Wellens as he battles back to full fitness after knee surgery. The 32-year-old has played in a couple of development squad games since returning from injury, but Pearson said he needs competitive first-team action. "I wouldn't be adverse to Richie going to get some football," he said. "I think it would be beneficial because he is at the stage of his rehabilitation now that he needs some competitive football. "There is an international break coming up and, if we could place him somewhere, that would be beneficial for him." Meanwhile, Huddersfield boss Simon Grayson has revealed Jermaine Beckford has taken a big wage cut to leave City on loan. Beckford made his debut for the Terriers, who entertain City tonight, in their 3-2 defeat to Watford on Saturday. He joined them on loan the night before until the end of December. Grayson said the striker was happy to have been allowed out of City. "People should also know just how much Jermaine really pushed for this move at the Leicester end," said Grayson. "He did everything he could to make it happen. "The way he pushed for the move shows how hungry he is. Jermaine could have sat it out at Leicester and waited for an opportunity. "I know many players who wouldn't have sacrificed the money Jermaine has to come to the club." Beckford almost joined the Terriers on transfer deadline day only for Pearson to block the move. "It isn't as expensive a deal as it would have been (under the original terms in August before City pulled the plug) but the key is we got it done," Grayson added.
Happy Fox Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 Wellens on loan somewhere would be good for him to get his fitness back and start getting back to form because for me he has stagnated in his performances over the past 2 years whether that is down to a fitness issue or not having the legs for this level I am not sure.
coolhandfox Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 The banter was for Col, we have a 'thing' going on........... Any suggestion that Wellens has any worthwhile contribution to make to our side, as it is evolving this season, is simply not seeing what is happening to City at first team level. We are changing from the medieval garbage that was served up for much of last season into a serious, modern football team. Ok, progress is a little slow as I often point out, but we are undoubtably moving in the right direction. Playing Wellens at this point in time would be laughable, I just hope that NFP has the bottle to continue on the path he has started. I might well give him a bit of stick for not changing things quickly enough or getting some things wrong, but we are moving forward playing proper modern football and after the schit of the last couple of seasons that is very encouraging...... We will see, not a big Wellens fan, but when we get hit by injuries and suspensions in the winter months we may need all the players we have got!
Guest Col city fan Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 The banter was for Col, we have a 'thing' going on........... Any suggestion that Wellens has any worthwhile contribution to make to our side, as it is evolving this season, is simply not seeing what is happening to City at first team level. We are changing from the medieval garbage that was served up for much of last season into a serious, modern football team. Ok, progress is a little slow as I often point out, but we are undoubtably moving in the right direction. Playing Wellens at this point in time would be laughable, I just hope that NFP has the bottle to continue on the path he has started. I might well give him a bit of stick for not changing things quickly enough or getting some things wrong, but we are moving forward playing proper modern football and after the schit of the last couple of seasons that is very encouraging...... What would happen if Knocky got injured Dave or lost his form. It's highly usual for younger players to have a dip in form at some point during the season. Young Marshall seems to be having his now. I can see no reason why Wellens, sat in front of an energetic midfield two, couldn't do a good job in orchestrating our attacking movement. He wouldn't need to get forward much himself.. Simply sit mid way in the opposition half when we are going forward and let the ball do the work. Wellens was shown up, to some extent, last season because he didn't have the legs to get back and defend when the opposition were counter attacking. This season he could play a different role and let Drinky and James be 'his legs' so to speak. I believe Wellens is an intelligent footballer, a good passer of the ball (when sufficiently forward to make it count) and still has a role to play in this 'new formation'. A good player doesn't have to be running around all the time to make a difference. Standing still can earn a player just as much room as making a ten yard burst, when done intelligently. I'd keep Knocky in this position all season if he can remain fit, but I like this new formation and I believe Wellens could be an able replacement if Knocky isn't available.
marbelladave Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 Col, are you related to 'our Ritchie', I'm beginning to wonder....... What you are describing is pretty much as Wellens sees himself. The central playmaker role is exactly what he wants, specially if he has defensive cover he can posture and point to his hearts content without actually breaking into a run, he would be a disaster in that role. He thinks he is Pirlo or Alonso, what he actually is, well you know...... No, No, a million times no............ We need an emoticon for a donkey......
crisp packet Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 knocky works , wellens dosnt chase back end of!
Nick Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 Square pegs. Old round holes. Thanks for the service to the club. Time to move on.
rico Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 not sure,copy and paste or save image? perhaps admin could add it to the toolbar?
Nick Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 Superb..... How do I get it in my posts? Don't bother it'll be in most of the replies to your posts anyway.
_Fatboyslow_ Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 You just know some one has one ready and waiting And it only took 3 minutes to post it, fast reader or just very sad?
okie fox Posted 2 October 2012 Posted 2 October 2012 Col, are you related to 'our Ritchie', I'm beginning to wonder....... What you are describing is pretty much as Wellens sees himself. The central playmaker role is exactly what he wants, specially if he has defensive cover he can posture and point to his hearts content without actually breaking into a run, he would be a disaster in that role. He thinks he is Pirlo or Alonso, what he actually is, well you know...... No, No, a million times no............ We need an emoticon for a donkey...... We need one for a pompous ass.
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