Grewks Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 All correct he needs to learn still and NP I am sure is trying to do that atm we don't need to push everyone. And being dropped is part of the learning. A good sportsman never stops learning.
fleckneymike Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 He won't be sold because we cant replace any players.
Ledesma Posted 4 August 2013 Posted 4 August 2013 Tbh if a mid table premier league club made a decent bid for him, I wouldn't blame him for leaving. But I would be really disappointed.
chris_lcfc_85 Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 People that say he's sh*te are sadly mistaken. He's a good young player thats still learning so sometimes he'll be class and others he wont. Just because he was left out on Sat means nothing..... he'll play his part this season. I like the fact NP has different options this season in regards to formations etc, means we wont be as predictable and different players will be used to suit playing the opposition
Ric Flair Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 Knockaert was dropped last season during our poor run and when he was re-introduced he looked more confident, more motivated and was very creative. Some players really respond to situations like this and Tony strikes me as a lad who HATES not playing and may kick off but when he's given another chance he makes the most of it.
Simi Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 Against lesser opponents he should slot in to the midfield three quite easily. The three that started for us on Saturday were too similar and it showed in the first half when we couldn't create anything. Having Knocky in there would have completely changed the dynamic of the formation. Having said that, I think NP was correct not to start with him away from home on the first game of the season.
FoxesBoyChris Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 Maybe it's as simple as he wants him to be back this season if front of a full KP crowd? If he came back at Middlesborough and our crowd were not singing his praises that could be a huge and detrimental knock to his confidence. Hopefully NP gets him back in, even if it's as a sub, and the KP gives him a real warm welcome to give him a boost. If anyone rue's what happenned last season in the play-offs I'm sure it's him.
hesapeepingtom Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 People that say he's sh*te are sadly mistaken. He's a good young player thats still learning so sometimes he'll be class and others he wont. Just because he was left out on Sat means nothing..... he'll play his part this season. I like the fact NP has different options this season in regards to formations etc, means we wont be as predictable and different players will be used to suit playing the opposition never seen anyone say hes shite,not even myself,but i do think hes overrated and his attitude definatly needs to change if hes to make it here.stop all the fancy flicks and tricks do things simple for the team instead of trying to make himself look good.
The Quick Brown Fox Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 There's no doubt he's got talent, but he is frustrating to watch. If he can learn to pass the ball when he's in trouble he would be a much better player. That's just my opinion tho
Renart Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 Come on! He is a good player. The problem is that he is somewhat inconsistant. You never quite know what you are getting. He can turn a game or he can be completely absent. However, he is still very young and I would imagine that NP has his work cut out trying to manage him. That is exactly what he is doing though - managing him! I was suprised when he didn't make the bench for the 'borough game but I am not reading too much into it. I wouldn't be suprised if we didn't see a keener Knockaert in the side over the next few games. He has been dropped before and with good results when he returned. I don't see him as a player that is an automatic pick for all games. Maybe in the future he will become an automatic selection but at present he seems to thrive on being left out once in a while. On top of that, sometimes the tactics and formation just don't suit him. That doesn't make him rubbish or one of the greatest players we have ever had (although, maybe he can grow into that - you never know).
tommyh Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 Come on! He is a good player. The problem is that he is somewhat inconsistant. You never quite know what you are getting. He can turn a game or he can be completely absent. However, he is still very young and I would imagine that NP has his work cut out trying to manage him. That is exactly what he is doing though - managing him! I was suprised when he didn't make the bench for the 'borough game but I am not reading too much into it. I wouldn't be suprised if we didn't see a keener Knockaert in the side over the next few games. He has been dropped before and with good results when he returned. I don't see him as a player that is an automatic pick for all games. Maybe in the future he will become an automatic selection but at present he seems to thrive on being left out once in a while. On top of that, sometimes the tactics and formation just don't suit him. That doesn't make him rubbish or one of the greatest players we have ever had (although, maybe he can grow into that - you never know). spot on this
Burmesefox Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 Players that have a tantrum about being left out the side at least show how much they want to play. Knocky is a great potential and our most exciting player, he is young and makes mistakes but you wouldn't want it any other way. He is the type of player that fans come to see. If he keeps his feet on the ground, keeps his arrogance and works hard he will be one for the future. I expect him to make around 20 starts this season.
Sly Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 People that say he's sh*te are sadly mistaken. He's a good young player thats still learning so sometimes he'll be class and others he wont. Just because he was left out on Sat means nothing..... he'll play his part this season. I like the fact NP has different options this season in regards to formations etc, means we wont be as predictable and different players will be used to suit playing the opposition Agree with this. For me, Knocky is a bit like Taarabat at QPR. Highly skilful, has some major upside but I could see how he'd frustrate the el out of you as a team mate as he's going to blow hot and cold. He's a creative player though and I'd like to see him feature more in a free role.
Thracian Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 Leave your best player out of the squad = Tactics ................................. In no was is Knockaert our best player. Yes, he can be eyecatching and can occasionally do something effective that is also out of the ordinary. But his weaknesses far outweigh his strengths from what I've seen. He never strikes me as a team player but as a loner within a team and a disaster waiting to happen. He should never have taken our penalty in the play-off finals because he's not a natural goalscorer, just an occasional contributor. As an attacker he's lightweight, goes into blind alleys, lacks the pace necessary to make his skills consistently dangerous and is a nightmare for his team-mates to read or benefit from. Colleagues' runs are wasted because Knockaert so rarely sees or delivers the telling ball necessary and that, of course, discourages people from making the eruns in the first place. Defensively he makes me wince. He doesn't have the power or strength to track people and when he gets caught in possession it often leaves several players out of position and the team decidedly vulnerable. Couple all this with opponents being wise to all his strengths and weaknesses and you are left with a flare player who doesn't move the ball quickly, accurately or readably enough, who doesn't score enough goals and who's vulnerable defensively. I thought he might have improved over time but, if anything, he's gone in the opposite direction.
MPH Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 Come on, let's be honest, he is merely an very average Championship player. Anyone who thinks he is better than that, is happy to accept mediocrity. The idea of trolling is to make your comments somewhat accurate so that they are potentially believable!
steflcfc Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 I would not want AK to go. But he is very wasted on the wing, he should be in an attacking CM role running at the heart of any centre back pairing in this league. Plus, If Pearson is highlighting "tactical" reasons for him not playing, then does that mean most away games he will not feature, or a small bit part off the bench? meaning he will just feature home games when our tactics go to "attacking"? Then I think we should sell if the price is right, He should be one of the first names on our team sheet, he offers creativity and flair that no other player in our team has to offer, played in the correct position he is one of the most dangerous players in this division If he is only going to feature in half of our games then 4-5m may be a good price to take and some other team (more than likely prem) can nurture his talents.
Ric Flair Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 In no was is Knockaert our best player. Yes, he can be eyecatching and can occasionally do something effective that is also out of the ordinary. But his weaknesses far outweigh his strengths from what I've seen. He never strikes me as a team player but as a loner within a team and a disaster waiting to happen. He should never have taken our penalty in the play-off finals because he's not a natural goalscorer, just an occasional contributor. As an attacker he's lightweight, goes into blind alleys, lacks the pace necessary to make his skills consistently dangerous and is a nightmare for his team-mates to read or benefit from. Colleagues' runs are wasted because Knockaert so rarely sees or delivers the telling ball necessary and that, of course, discourages people from making the eruns in the first place. Defensively he makes me wince. He doesn't have the power or strength to track people and when he gets caught in possession it often leaves several players out of position and the team decidedly vulnerable. Couple all this with opponents being wise to all his strengths and weaknesses and you are left with a flare player who doesn't move the ball quickly, accurately or readably enough, who doesn't score enough goals and who's vulnerable defensively. I thought he might have improved over time but, if anything, he's gone in the opposite direction. Jesus, he scored 9 goals and set up at least the same amount last season. I can remember so many defence splitting balls as well that were criminally wasted by the likes of Vardy, Waghorn and Dyer. I know you're of senior years now but has dimentia finally set in? Hahahahaa. If Alan Sheehan, Louis Dodds or Ryan Beswick had scored and created nearly 20 goals last season for any team higher than Bellend Alliance Midlands Division then you'd be chuntering on and on about it on here.
Mike Oxlong Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 Knocky's one of the few players we have with the ability to make the opposition's shorts turn brown so for that reason he should at least be on the bench.
gazfox9 Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 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 I try to always respect peoples opinions, but when they are as idiotic as what you've been saying about Knockaert, its hard to tell whether you are actually on the wind up!
marko Posted 5 August 2013 Posted 5 August 2013 Jesus, he scored 9 goals and set up at least the same amount last season. I can remember so many defence splitting balls as well that were criminally wasted by the likes of Vardy, Waghorn and Dyer. I know you're of senior years now but has dimentia finally set in? Hahahahaa. If Alan Sheehan, Louis Dodds or Ryan Beswick had scored and created nearly 20 goals last season for any team higher than Bellend Alliance Midlands Division then you'd be chuntering on and on about it on here. I thinking you're forgetting a certain Levi Porter in that list.
5waller5 Posted 6 August 2013 Posted 6 August 2013 Personally I think he should have been on the bench. That's still a punishment - especially if he then doesn't get on the pitch....... but you've also got the option to bring on one of our few creative players that can turn a game with an individual bit of skill. Let's face it we don't have lots of them ... so to not have the main one on the bench seems a bit daft.
Richard Posted 6 August 2013 Posted 6 August 2013 I say fair play to Pearson for putting him in his place. He wasn't needed against Boro, he's a liability defensively, especially in a midfield 3 away from home and he's had a pretty awful pre-season. Then he complains that he wasn't starting against Monaco and throws his toys out of his pram. No player is bigger than the team, no matter how good his Twitter followers make him believe that he is
Babylon Posted 6 August 2013 Posted 6 August 2013 So is Dyer at wing back... According to toffee fox.
GorlestonFox Posted 6 August 2013 Posted 6 August 2013 So is Dyer at wing back... According to toffee fox. Well he is starting in that position and has played there before
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