Michael Ball training with LCFC

[bocadillo]

Andrew Neville says (something like) 'I'm hopeful of one joining us in Austria'? This to me is in addition to Ball as he was going to Austria anyway.?

Yup - the "one to join in Austria" is not Michael Ball.

 

[W88DY]

Yup - the "one to join in Austria" is not Michael Ball.

Heskey LOL

 

[W88DY]

It seems to me that the Michael Ball deal is the only one that people feel sure will go through. The same people are hopeful on Maynard and I see that there is some alleged development on that.

Yeah your right! Done deal 5 Million quid, see you in Austria

 

[Motown Fox]

This states that Michael Ball looks certain to be offered a contract by Leicester City after impressing during pre-season

 

[DesertFox]

Regurgitating yesterday's Mercury and LCFC Player interviews.

 

[MidlandsFox]

This states that Michael Ball looks certain to be offered a contract by Leicester City after impressing during pre-season

Is Sven feeling OK? He's played 1 and a half games against 2 weak Swedish teams, he should at least wait to see how he gets on against the stronger teams we'll be facing during Pre-Season Bursaspor, Valencia and Real Madrid before deciding whether to offer him a contract or not, those 2 Swedish teams are barely our Semi Pro standard, We've already got a good experienced Left Back in Paul Konchesky, if I was gonna bring in another one I'd look at someone much younger like Jorge Caballero, a good 17 year old Left Back who can learn from Konchesky.

 

[FryattFox]

Is Sven feeling OK? He's played 1 and a half games against 2 weak Swedish teams, he should at least wait to see how he gets on against the stronger teams we'll be facing during Pre-Season Bursaspor, Valencia and Real Madrid before deciding whether to offer him a contract or not, those 2 Swedish teams are barely our Semi Pro standard, We've already got a good experienced Left Back in Paul Konchesky, if I was gonna bring in another one I'd look at someone much younger like Jorge Caballero, a good 17 year old Left Back who can learn from Konchesky.

Sven out.

 

[Blaby blue blood]

Is Sven feeling OK? He's played 1 and a half games against 2 weak Swedish teams, he should at least wait to see how he gets on against the stronger teams we'll be facing during Pre-Season Bursaspor, Valencia and Real Madrid before deciding whether to offer him a contract or not, those 2 Swedish teams are barely our Semi Pro standard, We've already got a good experienced Left Back in Paul Konchesky, if I was gonna bring in another one I'd look at someone much younger like Jorge Caballero, a good 17 year old Left Back who can learn from Konchesky.

Have you seen him in training then?

 

[MidlandsFox]

Sven out.

Na, I don't want them to get rid of the guy, I just don't understand why Sven is making assumptions Ball's gonna be a good acquisition after he's performed well against (like I said) 2 weak Swedish teams, if we offered contracts based on good performances in Pre-Season Friendlies against below average teams then wank players like Akinbyi would still be on the books.

 

[Scodger Cubs]

I think he'd be suitable for backup. I'm with Sven.

 

[Miles Away]

Na, I don't want them to get rid of the guy, I just don't understand why Sven is making assumptions Ball's gonna be a good acquisition after he's performed well against (like I said) 2 weak Swedish teams, if we offered contracts based on good performances in Pre-Season Friendlies against below average teams then wank players like Akinbyi would still be on the books.

I think the point, Midlands, is that:

A. Sven has worked with Ball in the past and is very aware of his potential skill set
B. He has trained well enough for Sven to believe he can channel said skill set and remain fit.
C. He's a low risk - high reward signing. If he's rubbish, he was cheap and if he's good...well...he was cheap.

 

[indierich06]

Na, I don't want them to get rid of the guy, I just don't understand why Sven is making assumptions Ball's gonna be a good acquisition after he's performed well against (like I said) 2 weak Swedish teams, if we offered contracts based on good performances in Pre-Season Friendlies against below average teams then wank players like Akinbyi would still be on the books.

I don't know why you're making assumptions that this story is anything other than speculative journalism. Sven's basically said if he impresses and stays fit for the rest of pre-season then he'll be offered a contract, but the BBC take this to mean that he's as good as signed up.

As for his ability, I'll let Sven be the judge of which players are good enough to play for the club, as that's his job and he's a damn sight more experienced in these matters than anyone who's ever posted on here. Except maybe Superscout.

 

[MidlandsFox]

Have you seen him in training then?

No I haven't, but its what happens in matches that matter, my point was that I think Sven should not rush into offering him a contract until he has seen him play in the tougher friendly matches, those 2 teams were very weak teams we played, any Professional footballer will look amazing against Semi-Pro or Amateur sides. My other point was we already have a good experienced Left Back, who will undoubtedly be our "number 3" this season, I just feel Sven should look more to the future if he is to bring in another Left Back.

 

[indierich06]

my point was that I think Sven should not rush into offering him a contract until he has seen him play in the tougher friendly matches

When did anyone say he was going to offer him a contract before the end of pre-season?

 

[Durham Fox]

Deal completed according to @Fourth_Official

 

[Profondo Rosso]

My other point was we already have a good experienced Left Back, who will undoubtedly be our "number 3" this season, I just feel Sven should look more to the future if he is to bring in another Left Back.

Did you see Berner play last season? He was utter dogshite.

 

[MidlandsFox]

When did anyone say he was going to offer him a contract before the end of pre-season?

:icon_bigg

 

[MidlandsFox]

Did you see Berner play last season? He was utter dogshite.

I was talking about Konchesky

 

[Profondo Rosso]

I was talking about Konchesky

Godamnit! I misread that as 3rd choice left-back.

Ball will be back-up for Konchesky, what's the problem?

 

[Miles Away]

Ball will be back-up for Konchesky, what's the problem?

And Bamba. And Mills. And St. Ledger. And Tunchev.