Carlos88LCFC Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Cambiasso-ll-try-hurry-deal/story-22761197-detail/story.html Cambiasso: We'll try to hurry deal By Mercury_Sport | Posted: August 18, 2014 Midfield injuries mean City boss Nigel Pearson will need to bolster his squad before the end of the transfer window Comments (0) Leicester City will be looking to bring in more new recruits in the next two weeks, manager Nigel Pearson has said. Injuries to midfielders Matty James and Danny Drinkwater over the weekend have increased City boss Pearson’s desire to bolster his ranks before the transfer window closes at the end of this month. Pearson said the club would now attempt to accelerate the signing of Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso after James picked up a shin injury in training on Friday and Drinkwater limped out of Saturday’s 2-2 home draw with Everton at the King Power Stadium. “Matty got a heavy knock on his shin in training so will be out for a couple of weeks,” confirmed Pearson. “That is a big shame because he has done very well for us and it is very frustrating. “Danny has come off with a potential hamstring problem but we will take 24 hours to establish the extent of that. “We have picked up a few injuries in games, which is a bit frustrating for us, but we just have to deal with it. “It probably means we will try to add to the squad between now and the end of the window because the numbers game is important. “The loan system in the Premier League is different so we need to make sure we have the right amount of players available window to window. “So that will be ongoing this week or so and we will see where that takes us. “The Cambiasso situation is something we will try accelerate in the next week. We can only work at the rate that the other parties involved want to work at. We will have to wait and see. “In terms of other areas, I will reiterate you will hear about it when there is something to actually report. “The reason I am saying anything about Cambiasso is that it is in the public domain and I am not going to deny we are interested in him. “In terms of other targets, we will try to do our business the way we like to do it.” With James and Drinkwater possible absentees for the trip to Chelsea next week, Dean Hammond and Andy King are expected to start and Pearson said they were more then capable. “I am also very pleased with how the players who came into the side did,” he added. “Dean Hammond came on at a difficult time and did exceptionally well. “He was unlucky not to be starting actually after the good pre-season he has had. “We do have players capable of performing well at this level.”
EGBFitness Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 That's not so hard, is it? Del Piero, Maldini, Nesta and Inzaghi have all retired (years ago). In their early 30ies, all of them would've been a worthy addition to any Premier League team (five to ten years ago). Haha not suggesting that we sign them all now, I meant when they were in the late 30's. I don't think they would off, there may be a reason they never came to the prem!?
Manwell Pablo Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 All those players either play in USA or Italy where quality and pace are a lot slower because they can't keep up with the pace of prem. Out of all those players I'd only say that Pirlo would still be an impact signing on a team as his got vision and dictates the tempo of a game Alright then Ryan Giggs, Drogba, Scholes, Lampard, Jay Jay Okocha, Edgar Davids, Sol Campbell, Youri Djorkaeff, Terry Sherringham, David Batty, Claude Makelele, all played Prem football past 35 just off the top of my head.
artursteppe Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Alright then Ryan Giggs, Drogba, Scholes, Lampard, Jay Jay Okocha, Edgar Davids, Sol Campbell, Youri Djorkaeff, Terry Sherringham, David Batty, Claude Makelele, all played Prem football past 35 just off the top of my head. Who's Terry Sherringham, sorry, couldn't resist it, but Teddy Sherringham was well over 35.
Manwell Pablo Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Who's Terry Sherringham, sorry, couldn't resist it, but Teddy Sherringham was well over 35. Ha you'll have to bear with me today Im afraid working from home and they keys on this laptop are ridiculously close together so there will be typos
Babylon Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Alright then Ryan Giggs, Drogba, Scholes, Lampard, Jay Jay Okocha, Edgar Davids, Sol Campbell, Youri Djorkaeff, Terry Sherringham, David Batty, Claude Makelele, all played Prem football past 35 just off the top of my head. It's easier for an older player to carry on in a good team, you take Giggs and put him in a relegation threatened team I'm not sure he'd have lasted as long as he did. Having said that, there is certainly no reason he couldn't perform at the age his is in our team, mainly down to the position he plays, I don't think we'd expect him to be box to box, just to sit and protect.
Manwell Pablo Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 It's easier for an older player to carry on in a good team, you take Giggs and put him in a relegation threatened team I'm not sure he'd have lasted as long as he did. Having said that, there is certainly no reason he couldn't perform at the age his is in our team, mainly down to the position he plays, I don't think we'd expect him to be box to box, just to sit and protect. Maybe not to 40 but he's of gone past 35. Scholes could of walked into arguably and side in Europe at 36, Djorkaef was at Bolton until his late 30's. It's a stupid arguement, a defensive midfielder aged can easily operate in the Premeir League if they are good enough, and that's how old he'll be when his two year deal runs out. EDIT: Let us remember one of our best players when we were up here last was Sir Les, 37 odd.
EGBFitness Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Alright then Ryan Giggs, Drogba, Scholes, Lampard, Jay Jay Okocha, Edgar Davids, Sol Campbell, Youri Djorkaeff, Terry Sherringham, David Batty, Claude Makelele, all played Prem football past 35 just off the top of my head. That's wasn't the list suggested, I never said just because your over 35 doesn't mean that you can't play in the premier league. You minds aswell add van da sar and schwarzar (however you spell it) to that list too. What I'm trying to say is most players lose that spot of genius that have them their name, are we just signing him because of his title rather than just his ability now? The players all listed above played for 'top 4' premier teams and could get Into any of the top 4 teams, is there a reason why inter released him and no other big teams have been linked with him? Pirlo was released from AC because he was 'too old', he was still playing for national team and before his contract had even finished he was snapped up by Juve. If he wanted to move to the prem I'm sure he would of been linked with Chelsea, Man City etc
st albans fox Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 I can't be reading page after page of this? can we have a thread which is dedicated to whether old gits can play football and another where anything actually relevant to this deal is posted.
Soar Fox Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Fourth official was full of shite then It is most of the time now. Not had any reliable information about us in a while.
EGBFitness Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 I can't be reading page after page of this? can we have a thread which is dedicated to whether old gits can play football and another where anything actually relevant to this deal is posted. That's in the lcfc forum but, there's been a new one for Cambiasso about his birthday
Manwell Pablo Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 That's wasn't the list suggested, I never said just because your over 35 doesn't mean that you can't play in the premier league. You minds aswell add van da sar and schwarzar (however you spell it) to that list too. What I'm trying to say is most players lose that spot of genius that have them their name, are we just signing him because of his title rather than just his ability now? The players all listed above played for 'top 4' premier teams and could get Into any of the top 4 teams, is there a reason why inter released him and no other big teams have been linked with him? Pirlo was released from AC because he was 'too old', he was still playing for national team and before his contract had even finished he was snapped up by Juve. If he wanted to move to the prem I'm sure he would of been linked with Chelsea, Man City etc Well that is what you seemed to be implying, and no that would be silly as we know goal keepers can play on longer than outfield players. Not worried about his ability, still be plaudited for playing well in Inters first team last season (32 times), clear bargain for 5 million all in. And as I keep saying, he'll only be 35 when he leaves the above players were all above that age. They didn't all play top four, and I'm not particularly worried about a lack of top 4 interest in Cambiasso, we're after a different quality of player than they are and while he'd be little more than a squad player and add nothing to a top 4 squad he would be an excellent signing for us. (Although Valencia were in for him at one point) Not sure what Pirlos lack of desire to play in the Prem has anything to do with this discussion at all, but cool story bro.
EGBFitness Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Well that is what you seemed to be implying, and no that would be silly as we know goal keepers can play on longer than outfield players. Not worried about his ability, still be plaudited for playing well in Inters first team last season (32 times), clear bargain for 5 million all in. And as I keep saying, he'll only be 35 when he leaves the above players were all above that age. They didn't all play top four, and I'm not particularly worried about a lack of top 4 interest in Cambiasso, we're after a different quality of player than they are and while he'd be little more than a squad player and add nothing to a top 4 squad he would be an excellent signing for us. Not sure what Pirlos lack of desire to play in the Prem has anything to do with this discussion at all, but cool story bro. Haha suggesting Pirlo as he is a 35+ year old playing in the Italian league, just like cambiasso. I'm not suggesting that if you're over 30 years old you should be hanging up your boots, I'm just suggesting that for a player who I had thought was retired about 5 years ago already, is he really going to be as quality of a player as everyone is thinking, it's not like we're signing him in his prime. His been released from a failing inter Milan that aren't the force they used to be! I personally would like to see a you get player either in academy or loan/prospect signing given the chance. We have some older players that can mentor the younger players we've got already. Save our money and keep the squad harmony in place with wage structure and the desire to want to wear a LCFC shirt
artursteppe Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 That's wasn't the list suggested, I never said just because your over 35 doesn't mean that you can't play in the premier league. You minds aswell add van da sar and schwarzar (however you spell it) to that list too. What I'm trying to say is most players lose that spot of genius that have them their name, are we just signing him because of his title rather than just his ability now? The players all listed above played for 'top 4' premier teams and could get Into any of the top 4 teams, is there a reason why inter released him and no other big teams have been linked with him? Pirlo was released from AC because he was 'too old', he was still playing for national team and before his contract had even finished he was snapped up by Juve. If he wanted to move to the prem I'm sure he would of been linked with Chelsea, Man City etc Cambiasso, if at his peak, would cost £30M to buy, and at least £5M a year in wages. Work it out guys. He is a free agent and will cost about £5M for two years in wages. No Brainer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cjslcfc Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Haha suggesting Pirlo as he is a 35+ year old playing in the Italian league, just like cambiasso. I'm not suggesting that if you're over 30 years old you should be hanging up your boots, I'm just suggesting that for a player who I had thought was retired about 5 years ago already, is he really going to be as quality of a player as everyone is thinking, it's not like we're signing him in his prime. His been released from a failing inter Milan that aren't the force they used to be! I personally would like to see a you get player either in academy or loan/prospect signing given the chance. We have some older players that can mentor the younger players we've got already. Save our money and keep the squad harmony in place with wage structure and the desire to want to wear a LCFC shirt He won the Champions League in 2010!! Not trying to sign a player of his caliber when he is available would be a mistake. He's won 23 trophies in his career.
Hack Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Haha suggesting Pirlo as he is a 35+ year old playing in the Italian league, just like cambiasso. I'm not suggesting that if you're over 30 years old you should be hanging up your boots, I'm just suggesting that for a player who I had thought was retired about 5 years ago already, is he really going to be as quality of a player as everyone is thinking, it's not like we're signing him in his prime. His been released from a failing inter Milan that aren't the force they used to be! I personally would like to see a you get player either in academy or loan/prospect signing given the chance. We have some older players that can mentor the younger players we've got already. Save our money and keep the squad harmony in place with wage structure and the desire to want to wear a LCFC shirt Seriously. We already have a very young core, especially in the mid field. A real experienced midfield general ala Steve Gerard or what Lampard offered the last few seasons is exactly what the team needs. He may have lost a step in pace, but his guile and nohow will be invaluable to a young side like ours. Cambiassio will be strong presence, not unlike Wes at the back and Nuge up front. You can't field a team of athletes and win in the league. Speed, strength and youth are great as long as they are mixed with smart, capable and experienced older players.
Christoph Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 I think people are failing to to understand were a team that will be fighting to stay in the premier league, rather than fighting for the league lime inter are. I have no doubt he is good enough for the A team in the majority of the prem team.
Carlos88LCFC Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 I think people are failing to to understand were a team that will be fighting to stay in the premier league, rather than fighting for the league lime inter are. I have no doubt he is good enough for the A team in the majority of the prem team. I agree... People crack on about how old he is but what they need to realize is the role he would be playing (CDM) is a position where you improve with age. I think we are seeing Gerrard in that position as valuable to Liverpool as he was when he played CAM... Pirlo had the best WC hes ever had... Makalele wasn't a kid and there is probably a few more. Kids like to push on when they are in midfield, that's why both Lampard and Gerrard couldn't play in the same team because they were not disciplined enough for one to hold back. Gareth Barry is another one who plays that position very well now he is a bit older. Its rare to find a midfielder who is willing to sit behind the ball all game who isn't over 28+... You may prove me wrong, I don't know. But I'm pretty sure I'm right! Without a shadow of a doubt, Esteban Cambiasso will get us points and slot in very nicely behind Drinkwater & James.
EGBFitness Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 He won the Champions League in 2010!! Not trying to sign a player of his caliber when he is available would be a mistake. He's won 23 trophies in his career. Well that was 4 years ago I think everyone gets caught up too much nowadays with 'experienced players' same as england in the World Cup. I'm sure we have a good enough/experienced enough back room staff too help our younger players. Isn't that part of Phillips' role being first team coach? Yeah he was £30mil in his prime for a reason but a reason why his a free transfer now. Football isn't all about strength and pace etc but I believe our team is good enough to survive in this league, play for each other and also have a good enough footballing brain to play. We know longer buy players cause his fast eg kaeibi (whatever his name is) and were past being a team of as-beens like our 2004 team!
cjslcfc Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Well that was 4 years ago I think everyone gets caught up too much nowadays with 'experienced players' same as england in the World Cup. I'm sure we have a good enough/experienced enough back room staff too help our younger players. Isn't that part of Phillips' role being first team coach? Yeah he was £30mil in his prime for a reason but a reason why his a free transfer now. Football isn't all about strength and pace etc but I believe our team is good enough to survive in this league, play for each other and also have a good enough footballing brain to play. We know longer buy players cause his fast eg kaeibi (whatever his name is) and were past being a team of as-beens like our 2004 team! The thing is I don't think he is a has-been. As many have said, his position in particular is one where players tend to thrive when they are older. By all accounts he's had offers but wants to play in the EPL. And he has spoken to Spurs and West Ham I think. You do wonder why none of them have taken him but I, for one, would love someone of his talent to come to Leicester. He's exactly the sort of player we need and would provide so much composure and level-headedness that could prove vital in some games this season where we are really up against it. In the grand scheme of things £5 million over a couple of years is well worth it in my opinion.
Jace Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Anyone else getting a gut feeling now there is something he is unhappy about?
Bellend Sebastian Posted 18 August 2014 Posted 18 August 2014 Anyone else getting a gut feeling now there is something he is unhappy about? Male pattern baldness, I expect
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