Union FS Posted 24 February 2014 Posted 24 February 2014 Link here: http://filbospirit.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/team-bonding/ It was 29 June 2010 when it happened. I, like 99% of brain-wielding City fans, was left stunned. Gutted. Furious. Milan Mandaric had just insulted the Club, intentionally or otherwise by stating that "Nigel's done a fantastic job. It would have been wrong of us to deny him the chance to speak to another club." That other club was Hull City. The ever-patronising Serb had gone too far this time. All the hard work in the previous two years had gone up in smoke. Whether it was Mandaric's ego, the demands of the new owners or something else we will likely never know unless our Nige releases an autobiography. A likely story. In one fell swoop we had lost our Manager and a revered coaching staff. The job Steve Walsh and Craig Shakespeare had done in restoring our pride can never be underestimated. Pearson would be the first to tell you that. The team unity - with each other and the fans - was obliterated. Many of those that were ecstatic at Southend in seeing us win promotion and League One will say it was the closest they had felt to the side in decades. Those that felt the pain 12 months later in Cardiff will say the same. Seeing Waghorn seemingly glued to the turf with his tears was almost impossible to take. Seeing Andy King et al come right over to our away end amidst the chaos of a pitch invasion, kissing and patting the badge meant everything at that moment. Putting the disappointment of Cardiff aside for one moment, it was a hell of a time to support Leicester. We could be proud of our lads that overachieved that season. Pearson had done a remarkable job. Yet not enough. Disastrous stints by Sousa and Sven followed setting us back what seemed like years. As we adjusted to being 'big-spenders' cash was thrown unashamedly at has-been after never-was as we tried to buy promotion. It was embarrassing. Then on 15 November 2011 the Thai owners made their second biggest call ever. They brought back Pearson, who set about righting the wrongs of the wasted 18 months at once. Those deemed not fit for the job were shipped on - some more swiftly than others. Players brought in had to show that they cared; that they wanted to win promotion for Leicester and were willing to do everything for the cause. Mistakes were made along the way and there was a time where it looked like all was lost. Our plummet from first in January was at best concerning but the rally to beat Forest and what happened at Watford led to the biggest decision the Thais have made: that of keeping Pearson. The events in May 2013 unified the team, the coaching staff and the fans. The lack of transfer activity in the Summer and January has allowed Pearson to work with a tight-knit group, getting closer by the day. The rescue of points against Watford and Forest inspired over 27,000 City fans to attend the Ipswich game. Fans are coming back. They are falling back in love with the Manager and his players. Whether it's Tony Knockaert's incessant drumming up of support on Twitter for his non-sale, Moore, Schlupp and King coming through the academy to play their parts in a brilliant team or Jamie Vardy's transformation from part-time-villain to better than Wayne Rooney, we as fans are lapping it up. There is nothing better than being proud of the players that pull on your Club's shirt every week. For too long we could not say that we were. Now Pearson has made it so, for the second time. Just watch this video from the tunnel after Saturday's game and smile. Team spirit goes a long way and we as fans have a role to play in that as we approach May. Continue to give everything you have in supporting the lads, starting this week with the introduction of Union FS' area in SK1.The wins will come.
cjslcfc Posted 24 February 2014 Posted 24 February 2014 It was 29 June 2010 when it happened. I, like 99% of brain-wielding City fans, was left stunned. Gutted. Furious. Milan Mandaric had just insulted the Club, intentionally or otherwise by stating that "Nigel's done a fantastic job. It would have been wrong of us to deny him the chance to speak to another club." That other club was Hull City. The ever-patronising Serb had gone too far this time. All the hard work in the previous two years had gone up in smoke. Whether it was Mandaric's ego, the demands of the new owners or something else we will likely never know unless our Nige releases an autobiography. A likely story. In one fell swoop we had lost our Manager and a revered coaching staff. The job Steve Walsh and Craig Shakespeare had done in restoring our pride can never be underestimated. Pearson would be the first to tell you that. The team unity - with each other and the fans - was obliterated. Many of those that were ecstatic at Southend in seeing us win promotion and League One will say it was the closest they had felt to the side in decades. Those that felt the pain 12 months later in Cardiff will say the same. Seeing Waghorn seemingly glued to the turf with his tears was almost impossible to take. Seeing Andy King et al come right over to our away end amidst the chaos of a pitch invasion, kissing and patting the badge meant everything at that moment. Putting the disappointment of Cardiff aside for one moment, it was a hell of a time to support Leicester. We could be proud of our lads that overachieved that season. Pearson had done a remarkable job. Yet not enough. Disastrous stints by Sousa and Sven followed setting us back what seemed like years. As we adjusted to being 'big-spenders' cash was thrown unashamedly at has-been after never-was as we tried to buy promotion. It was embarrassing. Then on 15 November 2011 the Thai owners made their second biggest call ever. They brought back Pearson, who set about righting the wrongs of the wasted 18 months at once. Those deemed not fit for the job were shipped on - some more swiftly than others. Players brought in had to show that they cared; that they wanted to win promotion for Leicester and were willing to do everything for the cause. Mistakes were made along the way and there was a time where it looked like all was lost. Our plummet from first in January was at best concerning but the rally to beat Forest and what happened at Watford led to the biggest decision the Thais have made: that of keeping Pearson. The events in May 2013 unified the team, the coaching staff and the fans. The lack of transfer activity in the Summer and January has allowed Pearson to work with a tight-knit group, getting closer by the day. The rescue of points against Watford and Forest inspired over 27,000 City fans to attend the Ipswich game. Fans are coming back. They are falling back in love with the Manager and his players. Whether it's Tony Knockaert's incessant drumming up of support on Twitter for his non-sale, Moore, Schlupp and King coming through the academy to play their parts in a brilliant team or Jamie Vardy's transformation from part-time-villain to better than Wayne Rooney, we as fans are lapping it up. There is nothing better than being proud of the players that pull on your Club's shirt every week. For too long we could not say that we were. Now Pearson has made it so, for the second time. Just watch this video from the tunnel after Saturday's game and smile. (Link to tunnel cam from Ipswich - seriously watch it NP is king) Team spirit goes a long way and we as fans have a role to play in that as we approach May. Continue to give everything you have in supporting the lads, starting this week with the introduction of Union FS' area in SK1.The wins will come. Nige and Was Nige and Wood Nige and Wes Nige Cheeky handshake with Aaron Cresswell as well
Dan Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 Great article and I agree. This team is quality and it ticks as many boxes for me as any team that I've seen since I've been going. Genuinely proud to have this group of players and manager representing us.
StanSP Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 Alluded to this in another thread. I can't remember a time in the past decade (maybe longer) where team spirit was so high so consistently. There's nothing better than seeing the club you love in a good place, and on the rise. It further emphasises our love for the club. It emphasises the need to stick by your club, to persist with the bad times and roll with the good times, to stand by your peers and keep going. It's so good to see the smiles filter through the players, managers, staff and fans.
Harry - LCFC Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 One of my worries of being in the PL is watching mercenary footballers who I can't associate with. I'm thinking QPR last season and people like Bosingwa who blatantly didn't give a damn about the scoreline on a Saturday. Had I been an R's supporter back then I know I'd have found myself hating our own players. I'd start questioning if I was even a fan at that point. With Pearson I know that will never happen, as we've seen he'll only ever bring in people who want to play so there'll always be something to be proud of even in defeat. That's one of the reasons I'm so keen to stick with him.
Sharmania Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 I was at Glastonbury watching The Lightning Seeds at the time. Another City fan spotted me in my shirt and came over to let me know. I was gutted.
Dan Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 One of my worries of being in the PL is watching mercenary footballers who I can't associate with. I'm thinking QPR last season and people like Bosingwa who blatantly didn't give a damn about the scoreline on a Saturday. Had I been an R's supporter back then I know I'd have found myself hating our own players. I'd start questioning if I was even a fan at that point. With Pearson I know that will never happen, as we've seen he'll only ever bring in people who want to play so there'll always be something to be proud of even in defeat. That's one of the reasons I'm so keen to stick with him. Agree. Pearson's a terrific judge of character in my opinion and he'd never stand for players who have no interest. He has convinced me in the last couple of years, especially this one, that he will definitely be a top flight manager. Someone who wouldn't sell out his principles, someone who's proven he's willing to explore with different types of players, formations (to an extent) and style of play, someone who buys efficiently. I would be sick if we had a slow start, panicked and binned it all off for someone who took Getafe to 14th or whatever
A fox for life Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 It was 29 June 2010 when it happened. I, like 99% of brain-wielding City fans, was left stunned. Gutted. Furious. brilliant read. And totally agree, its really about releasing 10 years of awful football apart from when Pearson is in charge Milan Mandaric had just insulted the Club, intentionally or otherwise by stating that "Nigel's done a fantastic job. It would have been wrong of us to deny him the chance to speak to another club." That other club was Hull City. The ever-patronising Serb had gone too far this time. All the hard work in the previous two years had gone up in smoke. Whether it was Mandaric's ego, the demands of the new owners or something else we will likely never know unless our Nige releases an autobiography. A likely story. In one fell swoop we had lost our Manager and a revered coaching staff. The job Steve Walsh and Craig Shakespeare had done in restoring our pride can never be underestimated. Pearson would be the first to tell you that. The team unity - with each other and the fans - was obliterated. Many of those that were ecstatic at Southend in seeing us win promotion and League One will say it was the closest they had felt to the side in decades. Those that felt the pain 12 months later in Cardiff will say the same. Seeing Waghorn seemingly glued to the turf with his tears was almost impossible to take. Seeing Andy King et al come right over to our away end amidst the chaos of a pitch invasion, kissing and patting the badge meant everything at that moment. Putting the disappointment of Cardiff aside for one moment, it was a hell of a time to support Leicester. We could be proud of our lads that overachieved that season. Pearson had done a remarkable job. Yet not enough. Disastrous stints by Sousa and Sven followed setting us back what seemed like years. As we adjusted to being 'big-spenders' cash was thrown unashamedly at has-been after never-was as we tried to buy promotion. It was embarrassing. Then on 15 November 2011 the Thai owners made their second biggest call ever. They brought back Pearson, who set about righting the wrongs of the wasted 18 months at once. Those deemed not fit for the job were shipped on - some more swiftly than others. Players brought in had to show that they cared; that they wanted to win promotion for Leicester and were willing to do everything for the cause. Mistakes were made along the way and there was a time where it looked like all was lost. Our plummet from first in January was at best concerning but the rally to beat Forest and what happened at Watford led to the biggest decision the Thais have made: that of keeping Pearson. The events in May 2013 unified the team, the coaching staff and the fans. The lack of transfer activity in the Summer and January has allowed Pearson to work with a tight-knit group, getting closer by the day. The rescue of points against Watford and Forest inspired over 27,000 City fans to attend the Ipswich game. Fans are coming back. They are falling back in love with the Manager and his players. Whether it's Tony Knockaert's incessant drumming up of support on Twitter for his non-sale, Moore, Schlupp and King coming through the academy to play their parts in a brilliant team or Jamie Vardy's transformation from part-time-villain to better than Wayne Rooney, we as fans are lapping it up. There is nothing better than being proud of the players that pull on your Club's shirt every week. For too long we could not say that we were. Now Pearson has made it so, for the second time. Just watch this video from the tunnel after Saturday's game and smile. (Link to tunnel cam from Ipswich - seriously watch it NP is king) Team spirit goes a long way and we as fans have a role to play in that as we approach May. Continue to give everything you have in supporting the lads, starting this week with the introduction of Union FS' area in SK1.The wins will come.
LCCFox96 Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 Ode to Nige's great work. Proud to be a Leicester fan. We've earned every point we have racked up so far.
broughtonblue Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 Thought a few times that it's brilliant to see our players clapping their teammates off when they are being subbed, a couple of times when vardy has been taken off the whole team have applauded him. Terrific team spirit
C-man Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 Absolutely loving life as a Leicester fan at the moment. Nigel Pearson is god. Please, please, please give him a 10 year contract.
AndWhat? Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 Nigel has made me proud to be a leicester fan again.
The Year Of The Fox Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 That's a great post surely echoing any true Leicester fans sentiments. I got goosebumps reading it. Pearson is our king
Guest Col city fan Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 This squad seems to have 'bonded' more than any in recent times. Nigel Pearson and his staff really have done an amazingly good job this season. I'd like to see him sign a long-term contract.
GLC Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 Link here: http://filbospirit.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/team-bonding/ It was 29 June 2010 when it happened. I, like 99% of brain-wielding City fans, was left stunned. Gutted. Furious. Milan Mandaric had just insulted the Club, intentionally or otherwise by stating that "Nigel's done a fantastic job. It would have been wrong of us to deny him the chance to speak to another club." That other club was Hull City. The ever-patronising Serb had gone too far this time. All the hard work in the previous two years had gone up in smoke. Whether it was Mandaric's ego, the demands of the new owners or something else we will likely never know unless our Nige releases an autobiography. A likely story. In one fell swoop we had lost our Manager and a revered coaching staff. The job Steve Walsh and Craig Shakespeare had done in restoring our pride can never be underestimated. Pearson would be the first to tell you that. The team unity - with each other and the fans - was obliterated. Many of those that were ecstatic at Southend in seeing us win promotion and League One will say it was the closest they had felt to the side in decades. Those that felt the pain 12 months later in Cardiff will say the same. Seeing Waghorn seemingly glued to the turf with his tears was almost impossible to take. Seeing Andy King et al come right over to our away end amidst the chaos of a pitch invasion, kissing and patting the badge meant everything at that moment. Putting the disappointment of Cardiff aside for one moment, it was a hell of a time to support Leicester. We could be proud of our lads that overachieved that season. Pearson had done a remarkable job. Yet not enough. Disastrous stints by Sousa and Sven followed setting us back what seemed like years. As we adjusted to being 'big-spenders' cash was thrown unashamedly at has-been after never-was as we tried to buy promotion. It was embarrassing. Then on 15 November 2011 the Thai owners made their second biggest call ever. They brought back Pearson, who set about righting the wrongs of the wasted 18 months at once. Those deemed not fit for the job were shipped on - some more swiftly than others. Players brought in had to show that they cared; that they wanted to win promotion for Leicester and were willing to do everything for the cause. Mistakes were made along the way and there was a time where it looked like all was lost. Our plummet from first in January was at best concerning but the rally to beat Forest and what happened at Watford led to the biggest decision the Thais have made: that of keeping Pearson. The events in May 2013 unified the team, the coaching staff and the fans. The lack of transfer activity in the Summer and January has allowed Pearson to work with a tight-knit group, getting closer by the day. The rescue of points against Watford and Forest inspired over 27,000 City fans to attend the Ipswich game. Fans are coming back. They are falling back in love with the Manager and his players. Whether it's Tony Knockaert's incessant drumming up of support on Twitter for his non-sale, Moore, Schlupp and King coming through the academy to play their parts in a brilliant team or Jamie Vardy's transformation from part-time-villain to better than Wayne Rooney, we as fans are lapping it up. There is nothing better than being proud of the players that pull on your Club's shirt every week. For too long we could not say that we were. Now Pearson has made it so, for the second time. Just watch this video from the tunnel after Saturday's game and smile. Team spirit goes a long way and we as fans have a role to play in that as we approach May. Continue to give everything you have in supporting the lads, starting this week with the introduction of Union FS' area in SK1.The wins will come. Great post! Nigel and Was "Where's your shirt??"
Pegosteve Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 I think losing that play off game to Watford has increased the bonding of the team. The team sprint appears to be fantastic at the minute. Had we gone on to win promotion we can only wonder how many of the squad we may have kept. Whilst we will have to bring in some new faces if we make it a lot of these players can remain in the team and the squad. Just a pity the owners tried buying their way into top flight when they started but at least they saw the light and got NP back.
Dan Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 I find it quite interesting how only one new signing this season started at the weekend. Amazing really. Just been reading back through that Barnsley thread and it's strange how similar the sides are.
Harry - LCFC Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 I find it quite interesting how only one new signing this season started at the weekend. Amazing really. Just been reading back through that Barnsley thread and it's strange how similar the sides are. I quite like this too, it shows how good Pearson is at building a team - buying cheap, young players that he knew would get better over time so the club wouldn't have to keep replacing them and struggling with FFP. Very impressive, who else shows that kind of foresight? People were concerned about lack of transfer activity last summer but we actually didn't need to do much. Our manager had got most of the signings we needed for the upcoming season a year before.
moseeds Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 I got a bad feeling should Nigel win promotion with us and England's World Cup becomes an unexpected damp squib then we'll have an England Manager on our hands. Prefer him to win two MotM awards in succession than sealing his fate as another England manager fatality.
sylofox Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 I got a bad feeling should Nigel win promotion with us and England's World Cup becomes an unexpected damp squib then we'll have an England Manager on our hands. Prefer him to win two MotM awards in succession than sealing his fate as another England manager fatality. I would not think he stands a chance of the england job atm. Not one european club match under his belt as a manager. The FA would be mad to even consider him he is not even proven in the top flight. I don't think he would even get in the top 10 atm Total none starter imo.
Clarkielcfc Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 That's a brilliant OP and the tunnel cam is fantastic, that one especially really makes you feel so proud of this group of players and staff, there is a real bond between them all on and off the pitch, it's obvious they all get on and want to achieve promotion together, nobody is here now to just pick up the pay packet! Come on you blues!!!! Also credit must go to the Ipswich players and staff, never have I heard so many good lucks to our lot from opposition players in the tunnel cams after a game!
Buzzell Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 Link here: http://filbospirit.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/team-bonding/ It was 29 June 2010 when it happened. I, like 99% of brain-wielding City fans, was left stunned. Gutted. Furious. Milan Mandaric had just insulted the Club, intentionally or otherwise by stating that "Nigel's done a fantastic job. It would have been wrong of us to deny him the chance to speak to another club." That other club was Hull City. The ever-patronising Serb had gone too far this time. All the hard work in the previous two years had gone up in smoke. Whether it was Mandaric's ego, the demands of the new owners or something else we will likely never know unless our Nige releases an autobiography. A likely story. In one fell swoop we had lost our Manager and a revered coaching staff. The job Steve Walsh and Craig Shakespeare had done in restoring our pride can never be underestimated. Pearson would be the first to tell you that. The team unity - with each other and the fans - was obliterated. Many of those that were ecstatic at Southend in seeing us win promotion and League One will say it was the closest they had felt to the side in decades. Those that felt the pain 12 months later in Cardiff will say the same. Seeing Waghorn seemingly glued to the turf with his tears was almost impossible to take. Seeing Andy King et al come right over to our away end amidst the chaos of a pitch invasion, kissing and patting the badge meant everything at that moment. Putting the disappointment of Cardiff aside for one moment, it was a hell of a time to support Leicester. We could be proud of our lads that overachieved that season. Pearson had done a remarkable job. Yet not enough. Disastrous stints by Sousa and Sven followed setting us back what seemed like years. As we adjusted to being 'big-spenders' cash was thrown unashamedly at has-been after never-was as we tried to buy promotion. It was embarrassing. Then on 15 November 2011 the Thai owners made their second biggest call ever. They brought back Pearson, who set about righting the wrongs of the wasted 18 months at once. Those deemed not fit for the job were shipped on - some more swiftly than others. Players brought in had to show that they cared; that they wanted to win promotion for Leicester and were willing to do everything for the cause. Mistakes were made along the way and there was a time where it looked like all was lost. Our plummet from first in January was at best concerning but the rally to beat Forest and what happened at Watford led to the biggest decision the Thais have made: that of keeping Pearson. The events in May 2013 unified the team, the coaching staff and the fans. The lack of transfer activity in the Summer and January has allowed Pearson to work with a tight-knit group, getting closer by the day. The rescue of points against Watford and Forest inspired over 27,000 City fans to attend the Ipswich game. Fans are coming back. They are falling back in love with the Manager and his players. Whether it's Tony Knockaert's incessant drumming up of support on Twitter for his non-sale, Moore, Schlupp and King coming through the academy to play their parts in a brilliant team or Jamie Vardy's transformation from part-time-villain to better than Wayne Rooney, we as fans are lapping it up. There is nothing better than being proud of the players that pull on your Club's shirt every week. For too long we could not say that we were. Now Pearson has made it so, for the second time. Just watch this video from the tunnel after Saturday's game and smile. Team spirit goes a long way and we as fans have a role to play in that as we approach May. Continue to give everything you have in supporting the lads, starting this week with the introduction of Union FS' area in SK1.The wins will come.
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 25 February 2014 Posted 25 February 2014 I got a bad feeling should Nigel win promotion with us and England's World Cup becomes an unexpected damp squib then we'll have an England Manager on our hands. Prefer him to win two MotM awards in succession than sealing his fate as another England manager fatality. England manager!
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