Deucalion Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 While I'm pleased we are on the verge of signing a new leftback, I can't help noticing how much stick Konchesky is getting. I actually think Konchesky is coming to the end of his sell by date, but that doesn't mean he hasn't put in many a decent shift for us previously, scored some spectacular goals and been a fan's favourite. Konchesky isn't the only player who began to attract criticism and abuse towards the end of his career. Wellens currently gets abuse, Oakley did and Paul Dickov did during the League One season. Wouldn't it show so much more class if we took the end of player's careers with grace and showed a bit of respect for what they have done for us previously? I think we should show a little more respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 He certainly isn't past his sell bye date, is going to provide back up to Bakayogo or/vice versa, I reckon he could see out his days with us as LCB alongside Wes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LcFc_Smiv Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Well said, but I think you'll also find it is a small minority, however these fans seem to voice their opinions louder than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend_in_blue Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Blame Wellens - he hasn't been playing regularly enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 While I'm pleased we are on the verge of signing a new leftback, I can't help noticing how much stick Konchesky is getting. I actually think Konchesky is coming to the end of his sell by date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Well put comment and completely agree, complete abuse and blame some of our players get after years of good service to us is a little sad to suddenly be turned upon like they are is very narrow minded Players like Muzzy, Lennon, Sav and Heskey are so glad they moved on before we turned on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox92 Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 I will never abuse a player, but I think Konchesky's legs/pace is letting him down now. Sometimes players can get away with that, but when you play in a position like full back, people start to notice it. I remember how Anya dominated Konchesky all game during our league game against Watford, for example. He has had a great career, scored in an FA Cup final and played for England as well as some big clubs including Liverpool and West Ham, but I said this time last year we needed a new left back and now I'm pleased we've got one. I'm not going to abuse Konchesky, he's been ok for us and would probably still do a decent job for a mid table/lower end Championship team. I'd never abuse players though, especially those who have been good for us, which Konchesky, Wellens, Oakley and especially Dickov all were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 What happens if he plays a few bad games? Can we boo him, or is this considered disrespectful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danizen Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Most fans recognise that he was one of Sven's better signings. He won't play as well as he did during 11/12 and we can't have a player like that on the kind of wages he commands (£20k+ a week) which explains people's eagerness to see him leave. I like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelcfc Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 What happens if he plays a few bad games? Can we boo him, or is this considered disrespectful? You shouldn't be booing any LCFC players as your a SUPPORTer not a getonthebackofanyplayerwhohasacoupleofshitgames-er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deucalion Posted 22 July 2013 Author Share Posted 22 July 2013 What happens if he plays a few bad games? Can we boo him, or is this considered disrespectful? No one is going to stop you, but what does it achieve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Prussian Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 I don't know why this "movement" came up so quickly. Up until the mentioning of Bakayogo's name, I didn't really feel there was much antipathy directed towards Konchesky. Suddenly we're on the verge of signing a "quick" left-back with some credentials to his name and somehow, our current squad members just aren't good enough any more. Reminds me of this Consumer Culture. Everything's simply better only because it's new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateWinner Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Pretty sure Pearson will be training him into a CB soon. He played a half at CB when whitbread got sent off and seemed to handle it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theessexfox Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 --------------------------------Kasper--------------------------------- ---------------Moore---------Morgan--------Konch--------------- RDL-----------------James-----------King--------------Bakayogo -------------------------------Knockaert----------------------------- ------------------------Wood----------Nugent Still think Konch has a part to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Year Of The Fox Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Underrated by far too many people on here. Had a decent season last season. It's just his turn for the bandwagonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 I've never really rated Konchesky but last season he put in some solid perfomances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Well put comment and completely agree, complete abuse and blame some of our players get after years of good service to us is a little sad to suddenly be turned upon like they are is very narrow minded Players like Muzzy, Lennon, Sav and Heskey are so glad they moved on before we turned on them I don't remember anyone ever turning on any of those players. Savage granted but then he did run up to our away stand after he scored against us for Birmingham and kissed the Birmingham City badge, which after everything our club did for him was way out of line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Don't know why Konchesky is getting so much stick. He just went from being one of our most consistent performers to one of our most inconsistent. But he wasn't continuously bad for a whole season, he played well at times last season, and he played poor and proved to be a weak link. He is worth keeping for rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ousefox Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Still think it would be hard to find many better left backs in the champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Koncheskys a good left back, he's always sprinting forward trying to help the attack so obviously when he is trying to get back the faster players in the league will get past him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_lad_92 Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 While I'm pleased we are on the verge of signing a new leftback, I can't help noticing how much stick Konchesky is getting. I actually think Konchesky is coming to the end of his sell by date, but that doesn't mean he hasn't put in many a decent shift for us previously, scored some spectacular goals and been a fan's favourite. Konchesky isn't the only player who began to attract criticism and abuse towards the end of his career. Wellens currently gets abuse, Oakley did and Paul Dickov did during the League One season. Wouldn't it show so much more class if we took the end of player's careers with grace and showed a bit of respect for what they have done for us previously? I think we should show a little more respect. Well said tht man!! No need for any stick to any players who have done well for our club, Fair enough if its Alan Rodgers we're talking about but we're not. Especially when konchesky is still part of our squad, he'll still be useful if he's still around in a . Long season with his experience even if he is slowing down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckneymike Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 What ever 'talent' or 'ability' Konchesky has it must be tempered by the fact he is reputedly one of our biggest earners. Is his ability worth that money? I'd say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seenitall Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Hey, let's get some cheap players and hope they're ok.....especially if they are young and hungry, I reckon that is all we need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry - LCFC Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 Would you propose that we get expensive ones instead and spend beyond our FFP limits? We've no choice I'm afraid, cheap players are what we have to go for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorlestonFox Posted 22 July 2013 Share Posted 22 July 2013 That's football get over it. Do you think they care what supporters think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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