davieG Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Merc Leicester City assistant manager Craig Shakespeare has praised midfielder Paul Gallagher for fighting his way back into the first-team frame. After making three consecutive substitute appearances over the festive period, the 28-year-old Gallagher could be in contention to make only his second start of the campaign when Burton Albion visit the King Power Stadium tomorrow, in the third round of the FA Cup. ​ Paul Gallagher Gallagher's only other start came against the same side in City's shock Capital One Cup defeat in August. That led to a spell on loan at Sheffield United and the Scottish international didn't feature again for City until he came on as a second-half substitute at Hull on Boxing Day. Shakespeare said Gallagher had never been out of the first-team frame and had fought his way back into contention. "He hasn't been out of the picture with us as staff or the players," said Shakespeare. "Since he came back from Sheffield United he has trained with us every day. "I have to say his attitude and application in training has been first class. "Sometimes players force their way into it rather than de-select themselves. Paul has forced his way in with his performances. "Yes, he has had to be patient but we have never forgotten what Paul is capable of." Central midfielder Matty James has also taken his chance in the last three games after making only his second start since September at Hull. Shakespeare said James was an example of the type of player they had worked so hard to bring into the club over the past year. "Players like to be judged over three or four games, not just one and then back out," he said. "Matty is getting better and better. He has not missed a day's training since he joined the club and is a tremendous lad to have around. "He leads by example, trains properly and has a pedigree about him. "There has been a lot of transition within the squad, changing the mentality of the squad, changing the personalities of the dressing room. "They are a pleasure to work with now. We are pushing forward." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Note to dick heads: Stay home or leave the boos at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Yeah for god sake why boo him? If you're ever going to boo him, do it when we play away from home and he plays like a fanny! At home his performances have often been decent and if he plays tomorrow he's bound to score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmt Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Note to dick heads: Stay home or leave the boos at home. This. I understand he isn't a promotion push leading player but no idea why the animosity towards him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Although not a conventional reason to ever pick a player, whenever he plays we seem to win a hell of a lot of penalties that he always then scores. I'd rather have him on the bench than Lingard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Nice one A Gally with the right attitude is still a player who can contribute to our season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston. Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Isnt it worrying that a player who deemed by many, myself included, isnt good enough can fight his way back into our first team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 I'm still not convinced he's good enough, think on his day he is, but off his day (which is far more than on his day) he's useless. I'll get behind him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 So let's just get behind the lad now. Fair play to Gallagher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Isnt it worrying that a player who deemed by many, myself included, isnt good enough can fight his way back into our first team? He is good enough though. On his day, he's great. He just needs to apply himself better and be consistant, which is the gist of Shakespeares comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_star Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 I'm still not convinced he's good enough, think on his day he is, but off his day (which is far more than on his day) he's useless. I'll get behind him though. That's the who point of being a supporter. The rest of the shit can be saved for after the final whistle or the forums/phone-ins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarmanator Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 It's all well and good posting on here asking for fans not to boo but the people that do are probably too thick to read anyway so your wasting your time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Isnt it worrying that a player who deemed by many, myself included, isnt good enough can fight his way back into our first team? It is more worrying that 'fans' can write off a player on the back of a few poor performances in a poor season and then actually be surprised that a player can work hard, get his head down, improve and get back in to the team on merit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston. Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 He is good enough though. On his day, he's great. He just needs to apply himself better and be consistant, which is the gist of Shakespeares comment. "his day" is infrequent therefore not good enough for a team who want promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indierich06 Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Isnt it worrying that a player who deemed by many, myself included, isnt good enough can fight his way back into our first team? Not particularly, he's a decent player. He'll probably never be a regular first teamer for us again; we've moved on now. However, I see absolutely no harm in having him as a squad player - he's certainly good enough for that. Not sure why this would worry you at all? Is there nothing else to moan about at the minute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 He's quite good, he's just a bottler. Doesn't like it up him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston. Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 It is more worrying that 'fans' can write off a player on the back of a few poor performances in a poor season and then actually be surprised that a player can work hard, get his head down, improve and get back in to the team on merit. Improve? the jury is still out on that one and my post wasnt so much a snipe at Gallagher as a quip at how strong our first team is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indierich06 Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 "his day" is infrequent therefore not good enough for a team who want promotion. Again, no-one's saying he should be playing week in, week out. He's a good option to have in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 I think some of the comments on here are pointless. Gally won't be first team, I don't think? But the point is he's turned round his attitude, apparently, so can now figure as a part of the overall squad. Pearson has said from day one 'it's a squad effort'. I agree completely. Gally in the 'squad'? Hell yeah.. In the first team? Not for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royston. Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Not particularly, he's a decent player. He'll probably never be a regular first teamer for us again; we've moved on now. However, I see absolutely no harm in having him as a squad player - he's certainly good enough for that. Not sure why this would worry you at all? Is there nothing else to moan about at the minute? no moan, just a question and apparently it doesnt worry you, thanks for your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indierich06 Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 no moan, just a question and apparently it doesnt worry you, thanks for your answer. Ok, here's one for you - does it worry you? If so, why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitlock Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 I won't boo him but I don't really like the bloke or him as a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_Numan Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Isnt it worrying that a player who deemed by many, myself included, isnt good enough can fight his way back into our first team? Not really, he's always had the ability, when he plays well he can win a game on his own. The problem with him has always been application and consistency. If he's sorted himself out and is prepared to work as hard as the rest of the squad, i'm perfectly happy with having him on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Cash Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 Booooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristianity77 Posted 4 January 2013 Share Posted 4 January 2013 I wouldnt say hes fighting his way back into the frame. More like hes having a few good words said about him and getting a few appearances here and there to increase his likelihood of being snapped up in the Transfer window. I always liked Gallagher, but his time here is up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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