What, exactly, was there to ‘suffer’ for?
Liked him as a player before he signed for is and absolutely adore him now, a club legend even in his sort spell will with us for me. helped keep us up in the great escape season and easily one of the best players to play for us even in the twilight of his career.
My second favourite player ever to play for us. Absolutely loved watching him play for us and control everything on the pitch - including the ref and the opposition.
Was surprised to find out after he left that he was not particularly liked by the others in the squad.
comment by downsouf (U4095)
posted 10 hours, 55 minutes ago
What, exactly, was there to ‘suffer’ for?
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Trust me Downsouf, I suffered in my cupboard for the last 3rd of that season. I’d definitely say it was the greatest and most tortuous time as a fine.
My wife said I was unbearable and left the house during Away games on tv. She couldn’t stand the kicking of furtintire and screaming at the ref.
Oh I suffered. Worth it though!!!!!!
Ps. I’m still in love with Cambiasso
A very intelligent and articulate man,unlike so many top footballers nowadays.
Also quite humble and appreciative of his fortunate talent which has given a great lifestyle.
Cant see him drink driving or caught in somewhat embarrassing situations like so many of our supposed stars nowadays.
A class above the Rooneys,Wises and Bartons we have seen in recent years.
A great player for us and I enjoyed watching him play. He also seems to have a good temperament away from the pitch and carries himself with a certain amount of dignity.
Leicester legend? This may be a controversial view, but not in my eyes. For me to be classed as a club legend you need to: 1. Be one of the best players in your era, 2. Always give you all for the club, 3. Have a certain amount of passion for the club off the pitch and when you retire, 4. Longevity & loyalty – have played for us for a few seasons. There are a few players you can easily tick the boxes for on those four measures but, let’s face it, we were just a stepping stone for Cambiasso as he achieved his remaining ambitions in the twilight of his career.
That’s not to diminish anything about Cambiasso’s season with us, the player, or the man. I have a similar internal dilemma with how Kante should be placed in our history - and he helped us win the league!
Not controversial Joby - I understand that view point.
But for me, some players just write themselves in to folklore and the fabric of your club in a short space of time. Cambiasso is the most talented footballer I’ve ever seen at the club along with Collymore, Mancini and Mahrez. But Cambiasso had something about him that connected us to him as fans. He genuinely cared about our club, and as a result, we wanted to reciprocate. For me he is a legend, but it all depends on what your definition of legend is.
Steve Walsh epitmomises the true legend status. But I think you can have different legends for different occasions. Cambiasso managed to create a special bond with the fans in a very short space of time and that’s special.
You know, likes Barry Hayles and Junior Lewis. They will always be Leicester legends 😂
In some ways Barry Hayles and Junior Lewis are Leicester legends - but for all the wrong reasons.
I'll give him this - he knows how to work a crowd.
What I'll always remember is his vision. He could spot a pass that nobody else in the stadium knew was on. One flick of the boot and he'd taken out three opposing midfielders and sent a teammate on his way. It was striking to witness what true, world-class quality looked like, even though he was obviously at the end of his career.
With his knowledge of the game, I wouldn't be surprised to see him make an exceptional manager in the future.
I have often thought The King Power would be a great place for him to join the coaching staff and work towards his badges - Maybe even one day take over as manager or head coach
comment by a foxes voice (U1133)
posted 50 minutes ago
I have often thought The King Power would be a great place for him to join the coaching staff and work towards his badges - Maybe even one day take over as manager or head coach
Probably a great idea for the future once members of the current squad he didn’t go down well with have moved on or retired.
Fantastic player, crucial to the great escape,and in many peoples eyes , mine ibcluded, our poty in 2014/15.
but, if he 'loved us' so much, why was he so keen to leave in sunner 2015, sorry cant remember if Olympiakos were in the the CL or EL in 2015/16.
and if he did stay would we have brought Kante in.
Great player yes, Legend Hmmm. there have been many 'legends'.
Nice of the club to bring him back to thank the fans, and speak to the Birch ( now there is a legend , thoufgh probably more was he's done after nis plating career than during it.)
Now lets get the London stadium half empty with 1/2 hour left again on Friday.
UTF
OOpssorry
There have been a lot of legends in Leicester Citys history.
what I meant to say was ' there have been a lot of legends in my (nearly) 50 years of watching LCFC
UTF
I always figured the main reason was that he didn't want another year of relegation dogfight. And he only really came here in the first place because we were the best (probably the only) truly on offer for him to experience Premier League football before he retired. so he'd kind of fulfilled his desires really and his heart wasn't really in staying here any further.
Doesn't mean he wouldn't have enjoyed his time here, or of course the story that came after.
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posted on 20/11/17
What, exactly, was there to ‘suffer’ for?
posted on 20/11/17
Liked him as a player before he signed for is and absolutely adore him now, a club legend even in his sort spell will with us for me. helped keep us up in the great escape season and easily one of the best players to play for us even in the twilight of his career.
posted on 21/11/17
My second favourite player ever to play for us. Absolutely loved watching him play for us and control everything on the pitch - including the ref and the opposition.
Was surprised to find out after he left that he was not particularly liked by the others in the squad.
posted on 21/11/17
comment by downsouf (U4095)
posted 10 hours, 55 minutes ago
What, exactly, was there to ‘suffer’ for?
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust me Downsouf, I suffered in my cupboard for the last 3rd of that season. I’d definitely say it was the greatest and most tortuous time as a fine.
My wife said I was unbearable and left the house during Away games on tv. She couldn’t stand the kicking of furtintire and screaming at the ref.
Oh I suffered. Worth it though!!!!!!
posted on 21/11/17
Ps. I’m still in love with Cambiasso
posted on 21/11/17
A very intelligent and articulate man,unlike so many top footballers nowadays.
Also quite humble and appreciative of his fortunate talent which has given a great lifestyle.
Cant see him drink driving or caught in somewhat embarrassing situations like so many of our supposed stars nowadays.
A class above the Rooneys,Wises and Bartons we have seen in recent years.
posted on 21/11/17
A great player for us and I enjoyed watching him play. He also seems to have a good temperament away from the pitch and carries himself with a certain amount of dignity.
Leicester legend? This may be a controversial view, but not in my eyes. For me to be classed as a club legend you need to: 1. Be one of the best players in your era, 2. Always give you all for the club, 3. Have a certain amount of passion for the club off the pitch and when you retire, 4. Longevity & loyalty – have played for us for a few seasons. There are a few players you can easily tick the boxes for on those four measures but, let’s face it, we were just a stepping stone for Cambiasso as he achieved his remaining ambitions in the twilight of his career.
That’s not to diminish anything about Cambiasso’s season with us, the player, or the man. I have a similar internal dilemma with how Kante should be placed in our history - and he helped us win the league!
posted on 21/11/17
Not controversial Joby - I understand that view point.
But for me, some players just write themselves in to folklore and the fabric of your club in a short space of time. Cambiasso is the most talented footballer I’ve ever seen at the club along with Collymore, Mancini and Mahrez. But Cambiasso had something about him that connected us to him as fans. He genuinely cared about our club, and as a result, we wanted to reciprocate. For me he is a legend, but it all depends on what your definition of legend is.
Steve Walsh epitmomises the true legend status. But I think you can have different legends for different occasions. Cambiasso managed to create a special bond with the fans in a very short space of time and that’s special.
You know, likes Barry Hayles and Junior Lewis. They will always be Leicester legends 😂
posted on 21/11/17
In some ways Barry Hayles and Junior Lewis are Leicester legends - but for all the wrong reasons.
posted on 21/11/17
I'll give him this - he knows how to work a crowd.
What I'll always remember is his vision. He could spot a pass that nobody else in the stadium knew was on. One flick of the boot and he'd taken out three opposing midfielders and sent a teammate on his way. It was striking to witness what true, world-class quality looked like, even though he was obviously at the end of his career.
With his knowledge of the game, I wouldn't be surprised to see him make an exceptional manager in the future.
posted on 22/11/17
I have often thought The King Power would be a great place for him to join the coaching staff and work towards his badges - Maybe even one day take over as manager or head coach
posted on 22/11/17
comment by a foxes voice (U1133)
posted 50 minutes ago
I have often thought The King Power would be a great place for him to join the coaching staff and work towards his badges - Maybe even one day take over as manager or head coach
Probably a great idea for the future once members of the current squad he didn’t go down well with have moved on or retired.
posted on 22/11/17
Fantastic player, crucial to the great escape,and in many peoples eyes , mine ibcluded, our poty in 2014/15.
but, if he 'loved us' so much, why was he so keen to leave in sunner 2015, sorry cant remember if Olympiakos were in the the CL or EL in 2015/16.
and if he did stay would we have brought Kante in.
Great player yes, Legend Hmmm. there have been many 'legends'.
Nice of the club to bring him back to thank the fans, and speak to the Birch ( now there is a legend , thoufgh probably more was he's done after nis plating career than during it.)
Now lets get the London stadium half empty with 1/2 hour left again on Friday.
UTF
posted on 22/11/17
OOpssorry
There have been a lot of legends in Leicester Citys history.
what I meant to say was ' there have been a lot of legends in my (nearly) 50 years of watching LCFC
UTF
posted on 22/11/17
I always figured the main reason was that he didn't want another year of relegation dogfight. And he only really came here in the first place because we were the best (probably the only) truly on offer for him to experience Premier League football before he retired. so he'd kind of fulfilled his desires really and his heart wasn't really in staying here any further.
Doesn't mean he wouldn't have enjoyed his time here, or of course the story that came after.
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