Nigel Pearson praises spirit of his Leicester City team
Nigel Pearson hailed the team spirit of his Leicester City side as the key factor in their promotion push following their victory at Sheffield Wednesday.
Pearson said his squad had bonded into a tight group, and that their spirit and character were going to be vital in the coming months.
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Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson
Danny Drinkwater and Ben Marshall grabbed the goals as City dispatched Wednesday at Hillsborough to move up to third in the Championship table.
"The team spirit is crucial," said Pearson. "You can discuss the merits of individual players but, if they are not together as a group, you never get the chance to see them playing at their best.
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"If they are a tight group and trust each other, I like that.
"That is not to say they are all going to get on all the time, there will be spats from time to time for the right reasons.
"But I like the fact that they are together, because it gives us a very good foundation to get results, like (against Wednesday).
"It wasn't an over-sparkling performance but it was thoroughly professional. We played some really good football at times but we did what we had to do.
"The most important aspect was winning the game. It wasn't comfortable because you are never comfortable in games like this. But the players applied themselves in such a good way that it was a well-deserved win.
"We have flexibility and players who are prepared to play in different positions.
"We had a great following again and our fans can see that the players who are representing their club actually care about the club."
City retained control of the game despite an aerial bombardment from the hosts in tricky weather conditions, and Pearson praised his side's resilience.
"It was a tricky game in wet conditions, on a slippery surface against a side that put the ball into the box at every opportunity," he said.
"Set-plays were always going to be crucial and it was important that we didn't give too many away but, when we did, we defended them with a lot of commitment.
"We did that all the way throughout the game. They are a side that had more physical height than us but we stood up to the test. We were worthy winners."
Comments
by squirril33
Monday, November 26 2012, 5:39PM
“This outfit is in deed looking a TEAM. All through players are improving. I can foresee a draw tomorrow the only problem may be the odd head strong element giving away dangerous free kicks, penalties or getting sent off. this would destroy rhythm and cause chaos. Lets wish them well and hope that Nugent is back.”
by ash1967
Monday, November 26 2012, 3:28PM
“I must say a big respect to Kapero, for sticking to this site when a lot of doubters turned their back when things start to go our way, Geofflane I understand you can't get to every game and I have to respect you aswell because Cornwall is not the easiest place to travel from, I went on Saturday, gutted I can not go tomorrow as i have work commitments, I am lucky that I only live 10 minutes from the KP, so for Geofflane it is a big ask, not only in time but expense aswell.
So 3 points would be nice for you”
by derbyfox14
Monday, November 26 2012, 1:24PM
“You can see the team spirit running through team,De Laet got a block in from a shot in 2nd half when we were only 1 nil up,all his team mates came running up to him congratulating him,great to see.
Bring on dirty Leeds”
by Bluefoxpete
Monday, November 26 2012, 1:20PM
“Fair play Geoff. The great team spirit was clear to see on Saturday. Great away performance. Leeds are there for the taking...Come on City! :0)”
by TheGeofflane
Monday, November 26 2012, 11:29AM
“Tomorrow, if the game gets played, will be our hardest physical test so far. Warnock's teams need tough refs as well. Hope we get one as if Brown and others are allowed to kick us, they will. Zaha was denied a 'stonewall' pen. on Sat. and Palace were then beaten physically. Nigel knows all about Leeds so I expect Konch to come back in. Will I be there? 400miles of driving, leaving Cornwall now for Huddersfield. Emergency rations in the boot. And then 400 miles back. Then to get criticised as I'm not at King Power every fortnight. No retaliation, lads, we've had no red cards yet. A point and I'm proud of you.”
by kapero
Monday, November 26 2012, 8:57AM
“We have been lacking team spirit for some time. Now we have a balanced side with the correct temperament. That is how results like this are crafted.
I can't help but feel that some of our recent 'renegades in blue' would not have turned up at a cold, wet afternoon in Sheffield.
Last season, this game would have been in doubt. Not so now. We are controlling the lesser teams and holding firm at the sharp end.
We can make changes and rest players without impacting on the performance. That is a great sign.
Again my respect to Nigel and Team for banishing my doubts and flooding me with positivity.
Somewhat in the words of Mr Louis Walsh (and never words i thought i would utter) 'Nigel...you remind me of a young Alex Ferguson!'”