Bryn Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 If we're gonna sell him, sell him high and soon and get a player or two in. He was excellent last season, but worth two good players at this level, I'm not so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthefox Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 If we're gonna sell him, sell him high and soon and get a player or two in. He was excellent last season, but worth two good players at this level, I'm not so sure. Noooooooooooooooooo. How does that song go again?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnup Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 Fair play Nigel. He's not bigger than the squad. Throwing a tantrum needs dealing with and he an work to earn his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLM Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 Think it could be the fact that Pearson isn't completely sure yet how to best use Knocky in his new system. He's a very unique player, but I've got a strong feeling he'll be playing in the midweek and against Leeds anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 We won the game. So tactically Pearson got it right. Unless Knocky is going somewhere? He'll feature this season in the right games. I wouldn't have played him today either. It was a grind-it-out type of game (sorry Marbella, you can't attack all the time) and therefore not suitable for Knocky today. I commend the manager today for getting it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theessexfox Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 We won the game. So tactically Pearson got it right. Unless Knocky is going somewhere? He'll feature this season in the right games. I wouldn't have played him today either. It was a grind-it-out type of game (sorry Marbella, you can't attack all the time) and therefore not suitable for Knocky today. I commend the manager today for getting it right. I agree with leaving him out of the starting line-up, but is it not bizarre to not have him as an option off the bench? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicfox Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 Well there's definitely something going on behind the scenes despite whether Knocky is involved or not. For another manager to ring Pearson and tell him word on the agents grapevine is that any Leicester player is available is a little concerning and like Pearson said word gets back to the players and it can cause unrest and tension Wtf is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salieri Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 Threw a wobbler that he didn't start Monaco. Same thing happened at some stage last season. If that was the case then Nige was absolutely right to leave him out of the squad. It's great that he wants to play but he must realise he hasn't got a divine right to start every game. Hopefully he'll react to this in a positive manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col city fan Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 I agree with leaving him out of the starting line-up, but is it not bizarre to not have him as an option off the bench? I dunno mate to be honest. I've been out this afternoon so I didn't see who the subs today were? Unless Knocky is moving on? he will feature this season don't worry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuliasz Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 If Pearson is concerned about burn out of players before the season has even began, then we are in trouble... You're missing the point, I wasn't suggesting that he thinks the players are already burned out. Just suggesting that NP may be learning from his mistakes no point thinking about squad management halfway through the season to come across the same problem as last year. Knocky was one of those who appeared to drop off badly in the second half of the season. Anyway, the interviews by CS before and NP after the game suggested nothing untoward so I think a mountain is probably (hopefully) being made out of a molehill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 Can we also bear in mind that he probably won't start vs Wycombe and probably would never have, anyway? So on Tuesday, let's not all jump the gun and I'd rather wait and see if he starts or not on Sunday vs Leeds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyrobot Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 He had a poor game against Monaco, lost the ball countless times so I suspected he'd be benched and wasn't massively shocked he was dropped. Tbf not sure how he'd fit into a 3 5 2 formation as he's certainly not capable of being a wing back and he's probably not got the all round skills to be one of the 3 central midfield players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 Absolutely this. Stringer loves to make a mountain out of a molehill. And people wonder why Pearson is so cold with him in interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 He had a poor game against Monaco, lost the ball countless times so I suspected he'd be benched and wasn't massively shocked he was dropped. Tbf not sure how he'd fit into a 3 5 2 formation as he's certainly not capable of being a wing back and he's probably not got the all round skills to be one of the 3 central midfield players. You would play him just behind the striker in the 3-5-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callabinho Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 He hasn't been good all pre-season, maybe this is Pearsons way of getting a message to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 Judging by Middlesbrough's usual heavy handed tactics, and sounded like they were up to their usual tricks today, I'm not surprised he wanted players who could handle being kicked, but to not have him on the bench was odd. NP was talking about his frame of mind, could be a bid came in, or personal problems, or he was worried about getting a Kermo reception, dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebeard Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 After his performance against Monaco I wouldn't have played him either. Good decision by NP. He's not in the right place at moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesapeepingtom Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 not pearsons biggest fan but when i seen knockaert not in the squad today he went up in my estimation great choice! knockaert is the most overated thing since the beatles.cant stand the bloke hope we do sell him! dont sell knockaert,give him away for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 not pearsons biggest fan but when i seen knockaert not in the squad today he went up in my estimation great choice! knockaert is the most overated thing since the beatles.cant stand the bloke hope we do sell him! dont sell knockaert,give him away for free!Rod well and truly out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesapeepingtom Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 Rod well and truly out. i wish people would believe me when i say i dont like knockaert hes so overrated! hes a cocky twat as well on twitter hello my fans! hes dont nothing yet and unless his attitude changes big time he wont make it here! fact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 i wish people would believe me when i say i dont like knockaert hes so overrated! hes a cocky twat as well on twitter hello my fans! hes dont nothing yet and unless his attitude changes big time he wont make it here! fact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesapeepingtom Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 haha well if people stopped doubting my dislike of the bloke i wouldnt have to keep repeating! spin the black circle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 haha well if people stopped doubting my dislike of the bloke i wouldnt have to keep repeating! spin the black circle!Noone doubts you, they just don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphericalfox Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 haha well if people stopped doubting my dislike of the bloke i wouldnt have to keep repeating! spin the black circle! thing is, I don't think any cares, even after the fourth time you stated this fact, regardless of how stupid it sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesapeepingtom Posted 3 August 2013 Share Posted 3 August 2013 right i must clarify here im not here to wind up i love the team but knockaert isnt what i like to see in a leicester shirt personally.i have the right to my opinion without being attacked for it cause it goes agaisnt what the majority in crowd say! learn to respect other peoples opinions.this is a message board and if everyone thought the same it would be a boring place.maybe i went around what i said in the wrong way but what i said stands! sorry to offend anyone1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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