Leicester City defender Wes Morgan is simply the best - Nigel Pearson
There is no better defender outside the Premier League than Leicester City captain Wes Morgan, believes his manager Nigel Pearson.
Morgan has been outstanding this season and leads the team out against Birmingham at St Andrew's this afternoon.
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Leicester City defender Wes Morgan
He was nominated for the Championship player of the month award for September – a rare accolade for a defender.
Pearson said he has been building his team around the 28-year-old, who joined City last January after spending 13 years with Nottingham Forest.
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"Wes has continued to be a dominant figure for us," said Pearson.
"He was last season in what was, for the club, in many ways a frustrating season.
"He is a key part of the rebuilding of this football club. Again this season, his performances have been of a consistently high standard and, on top of that, he represents a very positive figure in the dressing room.
"It is not just about performances, he brings an awful lot more. I am delighted we have got him playing for us.
"I am not sure there is a better defender outside of the Premier League."
Pearson said Morgan was the sort of captain who leads by example and commands respect.
"I think the players have an awful lot of respect for him," he added.
"He is a quiet man. He is not overly vocal but he leads by example. He is a thinker and, on top of that, he has been performing very, very well.
"He is the type of player that we were crying out for here and the type of player that managers like to build sides around."
Pearson admitted that Morgan's emergence has even surprised him since signing from Forest.
At a press conference this week, he was asked: "Better than you thought?"
"Yes, and I think he has got even more room for improvement," Pearson replied.
"He is much, much fitter than when he came to us. His physical condition is much better.
"When you have been at a club for such a long time it can be tough, and Nottingham Forest will always hold a special place for him as it was a club he was at for an awful long time
"But a player sometimes needs a fresh challenge and we represented a good challenge for him and a realistic opportunity for him to get to where he wants to be."
Comments
by DorsetFox
Sunday, October 21 2012, 4:17PM
“I was one of the doubters but now convined that Wes is brilliant at this level”
by lcfctilidie
Sunday, October 21 2012, 2:08PM
“He was always very consistant at Forrest so NP knew what he was getting.
Great player and now leader. Whitbread gel with him as well as SSL? I think Zac was still finding his match fitness but he reads the game very well.
Still undecided about De Laet. Great going forward, dodgy defensivly. I think we were better with Moore at RB.”
by Norman09
Saturday, October 20 2012, 10:41PM
“Where are all the knockers that were calling Wes an over the hill Draft Horse now. Since he has been made captain of the City he has set a Benchmark for his team mates to follow. In my opinion that is why we are where we are, at the top of the League. Keep up your great leadership Wes and the results will come.”
by TheGeofflane
Saturday, October 20 2012, 2:02PM
“No Zigic today Wes, but watch out for Curtis Davies if he's fit. Nigel's given you the dreaded 'vote of confidence'. Brum need a win, so watch out.”
by foxeerod
Saturday, October 20 2012, 12:34PM
“i knew he was a player who would be dominant in the air, but i was worried about his lack of pace, but its not been a problem so far.
but its true window frame man, i too worry when players , especially defenders or goalies are given too much praise.
i still expect the foxes to win today but im also half expecting a wes morgan own goal.”
by ghostof66pah
Saturday, October 20 2012, 12:07PM
“Knew he was all along..
He has been excellent all season and has clearly silenced the doubters.
Top Man Wes..............”
by Absolute Window Solutions Ltd
Saturday, October 20 2012, 8:25AM
“Lets hope this story does'nt come back and bite Big Wes Morgan on the backside!
Normally after a story like this, the player mentioned and praised about his performances has a stinker or makes an individual mistake that costs us a goal.
Come on Wes use this story inspire the team today and keep the momentum going!
Another good performance today and hopefully 3 points and Birmingham!!!”