Nigel Pearson rates Leicester City squad as best he's worked with
Nigel Pearson has hailed his current squad as the best he has worked with at Leicester City.
The City boss said the current crop is as good as any he had assembled previously, and are a pleasure to lead.
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Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson
City moved into third place in the Championship after their 4-0 demolition of Bristol City at Ashton Gate, and Pearson said his squad was definitely stronger than the side he fielded against the Robins last season.
"This is possibly the best group we have had, yes," he said. "It is certainly better than the group we brought here last season.
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"We had the so-called bigger names in the side but showed a soft underbelly last season. This time, we were a totally different proposition."
Pearson said City's good team-spirit was down to meticulous research when looking to add to his squad.
Pearson and his assistants, Steve Walsh and Craig Shakespeare, have worked hard to move on players who do not fit their profile, and have recruited young and hungry players who are easier to coach and work with.
"We do a lot of hard work to get the right people to bring in," said Pearson.
"They are a good group to work with because they work hard and they are honest, and they get on pretty well.
"You can't expect them all to be best mates because there are times when you have to confront each other with certain things that happen, but they are a very good group to work with and are focused on trying to get success for the club and themselves."
In-form City have the chance to move into the automatic promotion places on Friday when they face fellow promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough at the King Power Stadium.
City are just two points behind Hull, and victory will see them move above the Tigers until Steve Bruce's side travel to Peterborough on Saturday.
Boro, who are fifth but on the same number of points as City and Crystal Palace, have injury doubts over striker Ishmael Miller and Josh McEachran after the pair limped out of their home defeat to Watford on Saturday. Marvin Emnes and Jonathan Woodgate also face a race to be fit to face City.
Comments
by acullingham
Friday, January 18 2013, 2:30PM
“Well done Pearson.You have assembled a good crop of young players who will mature into a good team. I had my doubts about your appointment but you are sticking to a good strategy and hopefully, the owners will give you time to build a Premiership team.”
by yorkiefox
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 10:19PM
“This is the first squad NP has been able to build anywhere. He has been given freedom to choose players and the money to buy them. We only have one player on loan as emergency cover otherwise it is all his own doing.
His relationship with Ma Utd is growing and we are getting a good selection of young palyers when we need them
No wonder you are smiling Nigel”
by DorsetFox
Wednesday, January 16 2013, 11:01AM
“Not lived in Leicester since 77 but did have 5 years in Newark in the 90s so was able to get regularly to Filbo in the MON days.
Still follow Tigers a bit and love to watch them at Bath, which is a great place to watch sport as such a beautiful City.Try to watch them on TV.
No longer follow Leics cricket- go to Rose Bowl very occasionally.
But my love for LCFC is 24/7”
by Chappy1884
Tuesday, January 15 2013, 11:12AM
“I support City, but actively follow the Tigers and County Cricket (love 20/20), I also show a bit of interest in the Riders, and Leicester Women's Hockey, as well as following our local individual sporting heroes.
I am proud to say I come from Leics - I always defend it to the hilt, and the whole East Midlands when others do us down..
I wish we had a decent indoor arena to host bands like Kasabian in our own City in Winter (instead of Nottingham or Cov), an Ice rink would be nice, as I think we'd soon get quite good at ice hockey, and I get quite emotional that we don't have a velodrome, and Derby are building one.. as I did work experience at Saffron Lane, and I used to play for the Panthers there..
Cmon Leicester for 2013.. lets make the rest of the country take notice..”
by LCFC_Dave15
Tuesday, January 15 2013, 9:32AM
“It is such a happy time to be a Leicester fan. I am a massive footy fan and im mainly for City, but I always follow the tigers and riders as any true Leicester person should. Can't wait for this weekend like you ElusiveEd, gonna be another 3 points and tigers through to QF. Well done riders!!!!! :D Up everything Leicester!!! :D”
by ElusiveEd
Tuesday, January 15 2013, 8:30AM
“This is a big weekend for Leicester in sporting terms, both with the Foxes and the Tigers and I simply can't wait. Both televised live, what more could you ask of a weekend?
Leicester City look a class side now and the Tigers are absolute warriors.
Sky's coverage and commentary on the rugby is brilliant and Ms Stringer and Young on radio Leicester with Sky volume down will do it for me.
If we can get to Sunday evening with 2 wins I will be the happiest man in Leicester.
Come on you Blues/Tigers.
(Not forgetting the Leicester Riders too)”