Leicester City: Sunshine trip will be no holiday, says Nigel Pearson

Trusted article source icon
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Profile image for Leicester Mercury

Leicester Mercury

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has taken his beleaguered troops to Portugal for warm-weather training – and he warned it will be no holiday.

Pearson said his players will be working hard during the international break to rectify their recent poor form and salvage their promotion challenge.

  1. No messing:  Nigel Pearson will put his players though their paces this week

    No messing: Nigel Pearson will put his players though their paces this week

  2. no messing:  Nigel Pearson will put his players though their paces this week

Pearson said his side must get back to basics to arrest a slide that has seen them pick up just six points from their last nine games.

He also said he would reassess his role in the slump, but that the players had to take responsibility themselves for their poor form that spell.

Business Cards From Only £10.95 Delivered www.myprint-247.co.uk

myprint-247

View details

Print voucher

Our heavyweight cards have FREE UV silk coating, FREE next day delivery & VAT included. Choose from 1000's of pre-designed templates or upload your own artwork. Orders dispatched within 24hrs.

Terms: Visit our site for more products: Business Cards, Compliment Slips, Letterheads, Leaflets, Postcards, Posters & much more. All items are free next day delivery. www.myprint-247.co.uk

Contact: 01858 468192

Valid until: Friday, May 31 2013

"During this international break, we have to get back to basics to rectify the situation," said Pearson.

"We have worked too hard through the season to get into a decent position to put it in jeopardy because we are in a poor run of results.

"I am not going to try to paper over any cracks. It is my team and I have to rectify it.

"But on top of that, the players have to accept responsibility for their performance as well.

"I am the manager and I will take a lot of the criticism, but the players have to reflect on their own performances as well.

"We have to get back to basics somewhat. We have some players away who will not get back until one day or two days before our next game (at home to Millwall on Friday, March 29).

"There is a certain amount you can do but we will be working hard to get back on track. That is really the aim.

"We have to look at the last eight games of the season and make sure we do everything in our power to make sure we achieve the season's objective."

City flew out to Portugal yesterday and arrive back on Friday, but goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (Denmark), defender Sean St Ledger (Republic of Ireland), midfielder Andy King (Wales) and striker Chris Wood (New Zealand) will all miss the trip as they are away on international duty.

57
Tweet this article
Report

57 Comments

  • Profile image for amoros11

    by amoros11

    Wednesday, March 20 2013, 1:32PM

    “I don't believe that there should be blind faith in soccer, pay customers have a right of opinion and critical analysis around structured feedback, towards individuals who receive huge earning to produce an end product is feasible.

    Also challenging views, within moderation are something that is important in lots of subject forums, not just soccer, that give debate edge. However whether the Pearson fan coverage is balanced or consistent over the season or period is down to hindsight.”

  • Profile image for Valefox1

    by Valefox1

    Wednesday, March 20 2013, 12:02PM

    “Foxulike, your wasting you breath, the so called supporters you mention will always be around, some are on here day in day out, others surface at the first sign of a wobble and the remainder give it both barrels when we lose form, I think deep down some love it when things aren't going right and they will continue to live their unhappy lives until we win the champions league, even the they will still find something to whinge about. We have seen some much less active users and some new users on here over the last month or so, since the dip in form, but to reinforce my point, where were these less active and new users during the previous months while we were going well? Where was your support and contributions to the forum then? The pattern is there for all to see, Questionable loyalty me thinks.”

  • Profile image for DorsetFox

    by DorsetFox

    Wednesday, March 20 2013, 11:09AM

    “Excellent post Foxulike- most of them hurling abuse rarely go anyway
    I am with the majority of fans at cardiff- singing his support
    I am not happy either but no sensible alternative this season”

  • Profile image for DorsetFox

    by DorsetFox

    Wednesday, March 20 2013, 11:08AM

    “Excellent post Foxulike- most of them hurling abuse rarely go anyway
    I am with the majority of fans at cardiff- singing his support
    I am not happy either but no sensible alternative this season”

  • Profile image for FoxUlike

    by FoxUlike

    Wednesday, March 20 2013, 9:50AM

    “Well Kapero, it's up to you to interpret Pearson's comments as you choose. Pearson's comments were in direct response to a question about those who had hurled personal abuse at him. For all the gumpt about paying customers, I think if you went into any other business, shop or institution in the Country and starting shouting and screaming at the staff, you'd be given a much more direct response.

    His comments were clearly targeted against the fans generally. Most people realise this. As ever though, the mob will always choose to interpret somebody's comments in the way that gives the biggest apparent injustice against them. But, nobody really cares. It's only the Mary Whitehouses amongst us who like to create a fuss about nothing, and those type of people will always be amongst us.

    Personally though I agreed with him. If you don't like it, don't go! I don't give a fud about 'loyal, paying customers' who think that their £30 a week on a ticket entitles them to show disrespect to people that they don't know. It doesn't. No amount of money paid entitles you to give personal abuse towards another person.

    Ghost/Geoff: I'm with you dudes. However, I don't think we can ignore the recent form. Nine games isn't a 'blip' it's a significant chunk of the season, 20% in fact. I want Pearson to turn this around and ensure that we make the play-offs, which will make a moderate success of the season. If he doesn't however, then in the Summer his position will have to be reviewed.”

  • Profile image for FoxUlike

    by FoxUlike

    Wednesday, March 20 2013, 9:50AM

    “Well Kapero, it's up to you to interpret Pearson's comments as you choose. Pearson's comments were in direct response to a question about those who had hurled personal abuse at him. For all the gumpt about paying customers, I think if you went into any other business, shop or institution in the Country and starting shouting and screaming at the staff, you'd be given a much more direct response.

    His comments were clearly targeted against the fans generally. Most people realise this. As ever though, the mob will always choose to interpret somebody's comments in the way that gives the biggest apparent injustice against them. But, nobody really cares. It's only the Mary Whitehouses amongst us who like to create a fuss about nothing, and those type of people will always be amongst us.

    Personally though I agreed with him. If you don't like it, don't go! I don't give a fud about 'loyal, paying customers' who think that their £30 a week on a ticket entitles them to show disrespect to people that they don't know. It doesn't. No amount of money paid entitles you to give personal abuse towards another person.

    Ghost/Geoff: I'm with you dudes. However, I don't think we can ignore the recent form. Nine games isn't a 'blip' it's a significant chunk of the season, 20% in fact. I want Pearson to turn this around and ensure that we make the play-offs, which will make a moderate success of the season. If he doesn't however, then in the Summer his position will have to be reviewed…”

  • Profile image for squirril33

    by squirril33

    Tuesday, March 19 2013, 9:38PM

    “Alan be careful. I can't recall the post but you will have been reported for abuse. You will get a mail to that affect. There are many on here just waiting to try to do this. At school we called them snitches. They were and still are the lowest form of life. They are the same ones who are brave hiding behind a screen but would be the wimps face to face.”

  • Profile image for Alanprichard

    by Alanprichard

    Tuesday, March 19 2013, 9:17PM

    “squirril
    I see my post has been removed from this thread. God only knows why. Never mind it is plain to see that Pearson,s days are numbered.
    Let's hope he misses the bus to the airport.”

  • Profile image for Happy_Fox

    by Happy_Fox

    Tuesday, March 19 2013, 7:16PM

    “You can imagine it can't you:

    "Hey boss, I know I've been really poor at work for the last few months but I've had a great idea how I can get my act together"”

  • Profile image for Happy_Fox

    by Happy_Fox

    Tuesday, March 19 2013, 6:59PM

    “Foxulike - "Pearson is all knickers"

    He certainly is pants!”

        Your comments awaiting moderation

        Add your comments

        max 4000 characters
         
         
         
         
         
         

        Tell us about your area

        Got some interesting news? Write about it and let your whole community know.

          Write an article