Tielemans63 Posted 21 September 2014 Posted 21 September 2014 Good luck to any teams wanting to get the ball off us
Guest Col city fan Posted 21 September 2014 Posted 21 September 2014 Gulp..here goes..to add a sense of balance... I personally thought Cambiasso looked off the pace at certain times today. When we went two nil down, there was literally no midfield cover for the defence and they sliced us open. Then we started to settle down, got the goal and Cambiasso started to organise the midfield. But, the same thing happened again after half time.. They were tearing us open and I mentioned to my mate that they were gonna score the third, a couple of minutes before they did. I thought Cambiasso and, at times, Hammond, looked slow. However, again Cambiasso started to play... He started to win 50/50's, got his head in and, of course, the goal was the icing on the cake. I think it shows two things, for me..that any player needs time (not only between games, but within a game) to come to terms with the immense speed of the Premiership, especially when they've not been used to it. Secondly, that in his prime, Cambiasso must have been some player! His vision and composure, I think, make up for his loss of speed. And his presence, both physical and vocal, could be crucial this season. But I am going to be honest, when they scored their third, I thought it was curtains and my feeling was it was because they were running the midfield. Then, somehow, we took over and they capitulated. Finally, what was clear is that he's stayed fit, he's not here for the paycheck and he retains elements of class way above anything else that was on that pitch (apart from DiMaria who looks real quality). I'm not sure how we've acquired Cambiasso, but I'm sure glad we have.
TheUltimateWinner Posted 21 September 2014 Posted 21 September 2014 Cambiasso is like a bald conductor. He stands there telling everyone their roles and can think before anyone else on the pitch.
Guest ttfn Posted 21 September 2014 Posted 21 September 2014 Gulp..here goes..to add a sense of balance... I personally thought Cambiasso looked off the pace at certain times today. When we went two nil down, there was literally no midfield cover for the defence and they sliced us open. Then we started to settle down, got the goal and Cambiasso started to organise the midfield. But, the same thing happened again after half time.. They were tearing us open and I mentioned to my mate that they were gonna score the third, a couple of minutes before they did. I thought Cambiasso and, at times, Hammond, looked slow. However, again Cambiasso started to play... He started to win 50/50's, got his head in and, of course, the goal was the icing on the cake. I think it shows two things, for me..that any player needs time (not only between games, but within a game) to come to terms with the immense speed of the Premiership, especially when they've not been used to it. Secondly, that in his prime, Cambiasso must have been some player! His vision and composure, I think, make up for his loss of speed. And his presence, both physical and vocal, could be crucial this season. But I am going to be honest, when they scored their third, I thought it was curtains and my feeling was it was because they were running the midfield. Then, somehow, we took over and they capitulated. Finally, what was clear is that he's stayed fit, he's not here for the paycheck and he retains elements of class way above anything else that was on that pitch (apart from DiMaria who looks real quality). I'm not sure how we've acquired Cambiasso, but I'm sure glad we have. Col, we were 2-0 down for about 30 seconds old chum.
65RosesFox Posted 21 September 2014 Posted 21 September 2014 Hammond has done really well in the games he's played but a midfield three of Cambiasso, Drinky and James is the stuff jizzy dreams are made of. zzzzz this is getting boring now. Before and after every game it's the same comments, DD James and Cambiasso will be an amazing midfield, can't wait for them to regularly play together etc etc Hammond played 90 mins against Stoke, we won. He played 90 mins today, we won. He's been instrumental every time he's played this season and if James had put in the performances he has this up to now, the same people making the comments would be talking about how James has been immense, we have one of the best midfields out of the top 4, James for England blah blah. We've had the best start to the season any of us could expect and Hammond has played a vital and hige part in that and carrying on playing like he is, he will keep James out of the starting XI, and rightly so. He doesn't deserved to be dropped.
Sir Fynwy Posted 21 September 2014 Posted 21 September 2014 Gulp..here goes..to add a sense of balance... I personally thought Cambiasso looked off the pace at certain times today. When we went two nil down, there was literally no midfield cover for the defence and they sliced us open. Then we started to settle down, got the goal and Cambiasso started to organise the midfield. But, the same thing happened again after half time.. They were tearing us open and I mentioned to my mate that they were gonna score the third, a couple of minutes before they did. I thought Cambiasso and, at times, Hammond, looked slow. However, again Cambiasso started to play... He started to win 50/50's, got his head in and, of course, the goal was the icing on the cake. I think it shows two things, for me..that any player needs time (not only between games, but within a game) to come to terms with the immense speed of the Premiership, especially when they've not been used to it. Secondly, that in his prime, Cambiasso must have been some player! His vision and composure, I think, make up for his loss of speed. And his presence, both physical and vocal, could be crucial this season. But I am going to be honest, when they scored their third, I thought it was curtains and my feeling was it was because they were running the midfield. Then, somehow, we took over and they capitulated. Finally, what was clear is that he's stayed fit, he's not here for the paycheck and he retains elements of class way above anything else that was on that pitch (apart from DiMaria who looks real quality). I'm not sure how we've acquired Cambiasso, but I'm sure glad we have. Cambi spent a fair amount of time controlling Rooney which meant his best game was not available, when he was released from this he started to stamp his authority on the game.
CPW22 Posted 21 September 2014 Posted 21 September 2014 I thought he was excellent today. His discipline in his role was outstanding. I was surprised by how much organising he did. Even when Ulloa was preparing for his peno, he ran to the sidelines and started barking orders at Wes.
Dan Gliballs Posted 21 September 2014 Posted 21 September 2014 Cambi spent a fair amount of time controlling Rooney which meant his best game was not available, when he was released from this he started to stamp his authority on the game. Agree with this. Watched Cambiasso closely today (as I suspect most Leicester fans did!) and he really frustrated Wayne Rooney. His vision and interpretation of the game is second to none, and although he's not THE most mobile 'deep lying' midfielder, his vision makes up for this. As someone else has mentioned before too (not sure in this thread or another) his passing under pressure is pure quality, because you can see him constantly working out where he wants to put the ball IF he gets it at any one time. A class apart, I couldn't fault a thing about his game today aside from a slight lack of mobility compared to the 20 something Y/Os around him, and I love the guy's attitude towards the club and his team mates.
65RosesFox Posted 21 September 2014 Posted 21 September 2014 Like others have said, his vision is World Class. On a couple of occasions he took a free kick quickly to try and catch Utd off guard. I can see us getting a few goals from his quick free kicks and awareness this season. Is it too early to extend his contract?
davieG Posted 25 September 2014 Posted 25 September 2014 Esteban Cambiasso: I just want to help Leicester City survive in Premier League By Mercury_Sport | Posted: September 25, 2014 By Rob Tanner Esteban Cambiasso and Leonardon Ulloa celebrate at the final whistle last Sunday Comments (0)“I don’t know any player who can run faster than the ball!” Those 12 words sum up perfectly the footballing philosophy of Leicester City’s Esteban Cambiasso. The Argentinian has experienced the game at the highest level for more than a decade. He has won 23 trophies with River Plate, Real Madrid and Inter Milan, making him the most decorated player in Argentinian history, eclipsing even the great Alfredo Di Stefano. Cambiasso also played in the 2006 World Cup finals, putting the finishing touch to what is widely considered one of the greatest team goals in football history. He provided the finish to a 24-pass move during the 6-0 victory over Greece. That goal typifies the way Cambiasso believes football should be played. A lot is made about the higher tempo and intensity of the Premier League, but for Cambiasso it is not about how fast you can run. “At this time, there is no player who can move faster than the ball,” he said. “Perhaps in the future but not right now. “This is football, it’s the same. Watch little boys in England play, watch little boys in Argentina play in the park, or in Italy, it’s the same. “Later the coach arrives, the physical trainer, the journalist, but every player starts in the public park. It’s the same for everyone then. “I know it’s quick here but I look at the pitch here and it’s perfect. We played at MK Dons, which is not Premier League, but the pitch was perfect. This is important. “If you want to play quickly you need this kind of pitch. “With another pitch it’s impossible. You play quickly but the ball goes where it wants.” That does not mean to say Cambiasso has not noticed the difference in England to Italy. “When you put yourself in different environments you have more opportunity to learn,” he said. “I played against the same kind of teams in Argentina, Spain and Italy, maybe this is an opportunity for me to learn a different style.” His arrival at City might have been seen as a coup by boss Nigel Pearson, that such a world superstar had agreed to come to the King Power Stadium. But for Cambiasso, football is not about individuals, it is the team ethic and the unassuming 34-year-old just wants to play his part. It is not about personal reward or glory for Cambiasso, it is about fitting in and contributing. “Without them, I can’t do anything,” said Cambiasso about his new team-mates. “It’s the mentality in every squad. “I like their quality. It doesn’t matter what league you are in, it is never easy to win the Championship. The reason they won the title last season is because they have quality.” Cambiasso is clearly a winner and he has identified the same approach at City. “I think Leicester City has this winning mentality,” he said. “When you are promoted to the Premier League it’s because you have been winning. “Leicester City’s manager and the players possess this winning mentality.” Cambiasso is fully aware that City’s remit is very different this season but, judging by what he has seen so far, he believes they are more than capable of survival. “All I have is all I give,” he said. “I think we have all the requisites to stay in the Premier League. When we start the season, we have our objectives. “With some clubs, it’s to win the league. For us, it’s difficult to aim for those things at the moment. I’ll be happy if we arrive at our objective. “Now I need to help Leicester stay in the Premier League. I’ll give everything towards this and, if we can make it, I’ll be very happy.” Read more: http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Esteban-Cambiasso-just-want-help-Leicester-City/story-22999835-detail/story.html?#ixzz3ELExxGpd Follow us: @Leicester_Merc on Twitter | leicestermercury on Facebook Read more at http://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Esteban-Cambiasso-just-want-help-Leicester-City/story-22999835-detail/story.html?#ZLG25KCxRtHXrLbv.99
Steven Posted 25 September 2014 Posted 25 September 2014 Esteban Cambiasso: I just want to help Leicester City survive in Premier League
Guest Col city fan Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Bumped... There are some interesting comments in there. 'Up there with the best midfields in the league' being one.
teblin Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Bumped... There are some interesting comments in there. 'Up there with the best midfields in the league' being one. Not quite Lee cattermole though!
GaelicFox Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Shops in asda loves Moet, and seems good guy, his + effect on results is now minimal, pity
Dickov22 Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Never went over the top when we signed him, and still think a fully fit Matty James is a better player now, but Cambiasso is still a brilliant player. I agree with Col to an extent, we should have signed a ball winning centre mid who could play a bit (eg a better version of Hammond) over the summer. Not saying we shouldn't have signed Cambiasso also- imagine a midfield of Cambiasso, James plus a really strong tackler and I think we'd have more points by now than we do. So often we are outmuscled in the middle of the park. Spurs away and Stoke at home the last two instances where this was glaringly obvious. Hammond does well in the role but is lacking in his distribution. He's a bit limited but is probably the best we have for that role at the moment. I watched Cambridge the other night and although they lost, they stopped Man Utd going through the middle at them a lot more efficiently than we seemed to do. They packed the midfield and just tried to stop Man Utd playing through there. Still can't believe we went there with a 2 man midfield. For me, we've looked our best this season with 3 in there. We've surely got to go with 3 centre mids now in every game where possible. Yeah that means sacrificing a wide man or a striker, but we've got to become more compact and harder to beat. If fit, Cambiasso should start every week for me, probably with James and Hammond.
shade Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Bumped... There are some interesting comments in there. 'Up there with the best midfields in the league' being one. bet I could pull up loads of threads with 'interesting comments' in, made by you and others, I won't though because I'm not an ego tripping pedant!
MC Prussian Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Bumped... There are some interesting comments in there. 'Up there with the best midfields in the league' being one. When he's playing, he is.
ScouseFox Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Bumped... There are some interesting comments in there. 'Up there with the best midfields in the league' being one. said about drinkwater and cambiasso as a pair. I know which one any sane person would be taking issue with for being ridiculously wrong, and it ain't ol esteban. (unless you've got an agenda...) it was also said in slightly in jest after one half of football where they were both amazing, but let's ignore that and act like I genuinely thought and was trying to tell everyone we had the best midfield in the league.
Unabomber Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Cambiasso is a class player who we are lucky to have.
Stadt Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Cambiasso is a class player who we are lucky to have.No we need a technically limited ball winner instead
Stevosevic Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Him and James in the middle for me on Saturday.
Corky Posted 5 February 2015 Posted 5 February 2015 Bumped... There are some interesting comments in there. 'Up there with the best midfields in the league' being one. Anyone would think you want Cambiasso to struggle to be proven right....
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