Lee Bowden
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LEICESTER CITY FC – BACK TO THE TOP
Pre note. I will be telling you of transfers as they happen, and events in chronological order. I am using LFC Marshall’s January transfer update, which I highly recommend! There is no guarantee that if another job is offered I will not take it.
PEARSON FIRED!
Today the board at Leicester has announced that they will be parting ways with manager Nigel Pearson- a mere 8 months into his second spell at Leicester. When asked why the former Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough skipper had been fired, Aiyawatt Raskiarnonison replied “the club wasn’t going in the direction that we felt it should be going in, so therefore the board met with Pearson last Tuesday and decided that enough was enough.”
It is not known whether the board has a replacement in mind, but the revolving door has moved again in Leicester and the fans will be hoping for some stability when the new manager finally does roll into town.
Bowden Hired!
The Leicester board have announced today that they have found their new manager. 25 year old Lee Bowden. Bowden was previously an academy player before a broken leg cut short his playing career at the age of 21, where he joined the clubs infrastructure as a scout, and has worked his way up through the ranks at the club since.
The fans do not seem upset with the choice and are happy that the manager is a fan of the club as they feel it may bring the desire to the dressing room that it has evidently been lacking in recent months.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers
Kasper Schmeichel, Conrad Logan, Adam Smith
Kasper Schmeichel is top class at this level, and so will serve me well, Conrad Logan is the back up and I’m happy to leave it that way for this season.
Defenders:
Ritchie De Laet, Wes Morgan, Sean St. Ledger, Zak Whitbread, Liam Moore, Michael Keane (on loan from Manchester United), Paul Konchesky.
Looking at the back my two priorities are trying to sign Michael Keane on a permanent, seeing as his potential is extremely high, and getting cover for ageing left back Paul Konchesky. Other than that Ritchie De Laet is quality, and the other centre backs are strong championship players. I will loan out Liam Moore to give him regular game time so he can achieve his potential.
Midfielders
Andy King, Danny Drinkwater, Matt James, , Lloyd Dyer, Antony knockaert, Ben Marshall, Paul Gallagher.
Midfield wise, I probably need a centre midfielder. I will also attempt to sell or loan out Paul Gallagher and bring in a replacement winger of a higher standard.
Strikers:
David Nugent, Chris Wood, Martyn Waghorn, Jamie Vardy, Marko Futacs, Jeffery Schlupp.
I have too many strikers, so will try and get Vardy off of the wage bill and loan out Schlupp. Nugent and Wood look like the quality pairing to help gain promotion.
Out on loan:
Jermaine Beckford (Huddersfield), Neil Danns (Huddersfield) Ritchie Wellens (Ipswich Town)
None of these players have a future at the club and will be sold upon return.
Injuries
Sean St.Ledger- 2-4 months
Zak Whitbread- 6 weeks-2months
Pre note. I will be telling you of transfers as they happen, and events in chronological order. I am using LFC Marshall’s January transfer update, which I highly recommend! There is no guarantee that if another job is offered I will not take it.
PEARSON FIRED!
Today the board at Leicester has announced that they will be parting ways with manager Nigel Pearson- a mere 8 months into his second spell at Leicester. When asked why the former Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough skipper had been fired, Aiyawatt Raskiarnonison replied “the club wasn’t going in the direction that we felt it should be going in, so therefore the board met with Pearson last Tuesday and decided that enough was enough.”
It is not known whether the board has a replacement in mind, but the revolving door has moved again in Leicester and the fans will be hoping for some stability when the new manager finally does roll into town.
Bowden Hired!
The Leicester board have announced today that they have found their new manager. 25 year old Lee Bowden. Bowden was previously an academy player before a broken leg cut short his playing career at the age of 21, where he joined the clubs infrastructure as a scout, and has worked his way up through the ranks at the club since.
The fans do not seem upset with the choice and are happy that the manager is a fan of the club as they feel it may bring the desire to the dressing room that it has evidently been lacking in recent months.
The Squad:
Goalkeepers
Kasper Schmeichel, Conrad Logan, Adam Smith
Kasper Schmeichel is top class at this level, and so will serve me well, Conrad Logan is the back up and I’m happy to leave it that way for this season.
Defenders:
Ritchie De Laet, Wes Morgan, Sean St. Ledger, Zak Whitbread, Liam Moore, Michael Keane (on loan from Manchester United), Paul Konchesky.
Looking at the back my two priorities are trying to sign Michael Keane on a permanent, seeing as his potential is extremely high, and getting cover for ageing left back Paul Konchesky. Other than that Ritchie De Laet is quality, and the other centre backs are strong championship players. I will loan out Liam Moore to give him regular game time so he can achieve his potential.
Midfielders
Andy King, Danny Drinkwater, Matt James, , Lloyd Dyer, Antony knockaert, Ben Marshall, Paul Gallagher.
Midfield wise, I probably need a centre midfielder. I will also attempt to sell or loan out Paul Gallagher and bring in a replacement winger of a higher standard.
Strikers:
David Nugent, Chris Wood, Martyn Waghorn, Jamie Vardy, Marko Futacs, Jeffery Schlupp.
I have too many strikers, so will try and get Vardy off of the wage bill and loan out Schlupp. Nugent and Wood look like the quality pairing to help gain promotion.
Out on loan:
Jermaine Beckford (Huddersfield), Neil Danns (Huddersfield) Ritchie Wellens (Ipswich Town)
None of these players have a future at the club and will be sold upon return.
Injuries
Sean St.Ledger- 2-4 months
Zak Whitbread- 6 weeks-2months