Sean St. Ledger

[geysir]

I have to commend the Doc on his loyalty. I'd imagine that he could withstand a couple of years in the cages of Guantanamo and not retract one word of his absolute devotion to St Ledger.

[Supreme feet]

The doc's manic devotion aside, St. Ledger is an important player for us, not good news if he's out.
Ranking of Irish centre-backs (on national team performances only) in the last ten years;

1. Richard Dunne
2. Kenny Cunningham
3. Sean St. Ledger
4. Andy O'Brien
5. John O'Shea (would probably be two places higher if he had more games at CB)
6. Gary Breen
7. Darren O'Dea
8. Paul McShane

Fair?

[the bear]

I hear he's hung like a horse too. Any comment?
Apparently the lads call him Moscow Flyer

[Predator]

Doc, if St Ledger isn't actually fit but says that he is, that is foolish and potentially detrimental to Ireland's chances.

If such did transpire, I do not want him in the team. As much as he's been decent for Ireland, he's not that good that we should play him half fit.

[Predator]

The doc's manic devotion aside, St. Ledger is an important player for us, not good news if he's out.
Ranking of Irish centre-backs (on national team performances only) in the last ten years;

1. Richard Dunne
2. Kenny Cunningham
3. Sean St. Ledger
4. Andy O'Brien
5. John O'Shea (would probably be two places higher if he had more games at CB)
6. Gary Breen
7. Darren O'Dea
8. Paul McShane

Fair?
That list shows how thin we've been in terms of quality centre backs over the last decade.

[Fixer82]

Sledge out of Friday's game

[DannyInvincible]

That list shows how thin we've been in terms of quality centre backs over the last decade.

Alex Bruce might have been of immediate value to us after all! ;)

[Sullivinho]

Alex Bruce might have been of immediate value to us after all! ;)

Poor sod is probably checking his phone every 20 minutes on the off chance.

Dreams die hard.

[Predator]

Poor sod is probably checking his phone every 20 minutes on the off chance.

Dreams die hard.Apparently he has an "injury"...

http://www.hullcityafc.net/news/article/teams-shef-wed-a-411359.aspx

Incidentally, I think that his injury allowed Hollywood Paul McShane to get a game.

[Fixer82]

Sledge out of Friday's game

it appears I was way late with this 'breaking' news.
D'oh!!!!

[the doc]

http://m.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/story.html?aid=17523212&category=sport

SSL out for longer, looks like we could be without our best 2 CBs Dunne and St Ledger for a while.👎

[gastric]

Already mentioned, but just thought Doc would like to read about himself!

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/sean-st-ledger-doubt-for-key-qualifiers-3325680.html

[theworm2345]

Having trouble regaining full fitness
http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/trap-defensive-crisis-worsens-as-st-ledger-suffers-setback-3343685.html

[the doc]

Don't believe everything that's in the papers! 😜

[nigel-harps1954]

Don't believe everything that's in the papers! 

You're on track then for full fitness? Will you be ready for Sweden?

[the doc]

You're on track then for full fitness? Will you be ready for Sweden?

I will be fit, hopefully SSL is too.

[the doc]

I will be fit, hopefully SSL is too.

Heard the Saint played 90 mins in the Ressies for Leicester today, maybe he will get some game time in the cup games.

[tetsujin1979]

on the bench last night, Leicester lost 2-1 to Charlton

[Crosby87]

From yesterday: on a path to return for Trap
http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/st-ledger-in-boost-for-irish-hopes-29081020.html

[tetsujin1979]

completed 90 minutes for Leicester's reserves against Coventry: http://www.lcfc.com/news/article/040313-under-21s-beat-coventry-at-ricoh-693664.aspx?pageView=full#anchored
Conor Clifford and Conrad Logan lined out for Leicester, while David Bell was in midfield for Coventry

[DannyInvincible]

Have never actually seen Logan play. What's he like? Could he ever push himself into contention for a squad place given our present goalkeeping deficiencies?

[TrapAPony]

Back playing tonight for Leicester v Cardiff. Booked on 20 minutes

[Charlie Darwin]

The doc's centre half partner Michael Keane has put them 1-0 up. Can our favourite undercover squad member ensure a clean sheet?

[Stuttgart88]

I think Keane's goal was from a Doc cross. Late goal conceded, finished 1-1.

[Crosby87]

Sledge happy to be back, may play vs SWE:
http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/its-great-to-be-back-st-ledger-29130482.html

[DeLorean]

After signing for Millwall until the end of the season.

http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/defensive-boost-739271.aspx

[Charlie Darwin]

The Doc hit the bar for Milwall today. Hard luck, Sean. I think he was playing in midfield today.

[the doc]

The Doc hit the bar for Milwall today. Hard luck, Sean. I think he was playing in midfield today.

Sean played Defensive Midfield today just in front of the Millwall back four.

Broke up play and the played it out well.

Forde in goal for Millwall was excellent, in particular a great save when he got down to push a powerful shot wide,

He came out confidently to collect the ball from corners, was always alert to back passes and dominated his penalty area

I was very impressed.

[Charlie Darwin]

Sean played Defensive Midfield today just in front of the Millwall back four.

Broke up play and the played it out well.

Forde in goal for Millwall was excellent, in particular a great save when he got down to push a powerful shot wide,

He came out confidently to collect the ball from corners, was always alert to back passes and dominated his penalty area

I was very impressed.
Nice one, Sean.

[elroy]

Is SSL eligible for the FA cup semi against Wigan?

[Charlie Darwin]

He is eligible in that he hasn't played in the cup yet but I don't know whether Leicester would allow it. I suppose they have no reason not to.

[tetsujin1979]

he has permission from Leicester, it was announced as part of the loan: http://www.millwallfc.co.uk/news/article/defensive-boost-739271.aspx?pd=635000884770000000
He has been granted permission to play in the FA Cup.

[Charlie Darwin]

Nice one, tets. You're now so in the know you're beating the doc to his own information.

[the doc]

Nice one, tets. You're now so in the know you're beating the doc to his own information.

But as SSLs loan finishes before the FA Cup Final date, can Tets tell me if SSL can play in the final should Millwall get there?

Don't forget Leic could be in the play offs.

Over to you? You'll never beat the Irish or the Doc, I know my Footie.

[Charlie Darwin]

Wow, tets. The gauntlet has truly been laid down now.

[the doc]

Wow, tets. The gauntlet has truly been laid down now.

It's gone very quiet on here!

Amazing how posters suddenly disappear when you ask them a question they can't blag.

[tetsujin1979]

But as SSLs loan finishes before the FA Cup Final date, can Tets tell me if SSL can play in the final should Millwall get there?

Don't forget Leic could be in the play offs.

Over to you? You'll never beat the Irish or the Doc, I know my Footie.
forgot about this
is this really a question? If the loan is finished, he'll be back at Leicester, who will own his registration, so unless the loan is extended he won't be eligible to play in the final

[Eminence Grise]

Ah, Doc, did your agent not read the T&C of the contract to you? Come on, now, stop looking for legal advice on the cheap.

Hope you get a Wembley date of some kind, though. ;)

[CraftyToePoke]

Told to find a club, and the ensuing debate on his club board. Repeated attitude / off field antics while injured, mentions.

http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/topic/88728-st-ledger-in-shop-window-at-wembley-after-leicester-blow/page-2?hl=%2Bsean+%2Bledger#entry2622711

Anything in the Atalanta rumour on the same board Doc ?

Anyway, good luck.

[gastric]

Told to find a club, and the ensuing debate on his club board. Repeated attitude / off field antics while injured, mentions.

http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/topic/88728-st-ledger-in-shop-window-at-wembley-after-leicester-blow/page-2?hl=%2Bsean+%2Bledger#entry2622711

Anything in the Atalanta rumour on the same board Doc ?
Anyway, good luck.

Never seemed to be settled at Leicester, be it through injury or not being picked and it is probably best he does move on. He seems to always play well for Ireland and tonight's game could be just the publicity he needs. Joining a club like Crystal Palace would be a damn fine move for him.

[CraftyToePoke]

Joining a club like Crystal Palace would be a damn fine move for him.

Not so good for Paddy McCarthy & Damien Delaney though, maybe. Both of whom, ironically have been deemed surplus to requirements at Leicester in the past, and are now both back in the level above before Leicester have managed to get back up.

Anyway, can you see S.S.L. getting a Prem move ?

[gastric]

Not so good for Paddy McCarthy & Damien Delaney though, maybe. Both of whom, ironically have been deemed surplus to requirements at Leicester in the past, and are now both back in the level above before Leicester have managed to get back up.

Anyway, can you see S.S.L. getting a Prem move ?

I am a born optimist and Holloway thinks outside the square, ask 40 year old Kevin Phillips!

[tricky_colour]

Seemed to be mixed feelings, the main one being he is good player but they need to get the wage bill down.
Doesn't seem to be much opinion they will get anyone better.
Not great timing for us I suppose.

[geysir]

Told to find a club, and the ensuing debate on his club board. Repeated attitude / off field antics while injured, mentions.

http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/topic/88728-st-ledger-in-shop-window-at-wembley-after-leicester-blow/page-2?hl=%2Bsean+%2Bledger#entry2622711

Anything in the Atalanta rumour on the same board Doc ?

Anyway, good luck.
I didn't read anything there about off field antics and the only repeated attitude was his determined attitude to play on the first team. The only report of something controversial, was a bust up with the manager when he was not selected to play. It looks like the reason they are getting rid of him is that the manager doesn't rate his confrontational attitude/isn't good enough to justify the salary/can get better for less.

[Charlie Darwin]

Disaster for the doc:

GOAL - Middlesbrough 1-0 Leicester - Sean St Ledger O.G (35 mins)Tony Mowbray's side take the lead at the Riverside as Sean St Ledger pokes into his own net under pressure from Lucas Jutkiewicz.

[Sullivinho]

Didn't he score an o.g. during the last pre-season game too?

C'mon Sean, you gotta know your football!

[Irish_Praha]

It's a Jutkiewicz goal not an o.g.

[Yard of Pace]

It's a Jutkiewicz goal not an o.g.

Jutkiewicz was brutal when he was with Huddersfield on loan a few years ago but he's shown why Everton paid a million quid for him in the last couple of seasons. I think he's worth a call-up for two reasons: 1. He's a big lad and is probably the equal or greater than Sammon and 2. It may help us convince the inevitable glut of Irish-Polish youngsters in the future to declare for us.

[tricky_colour]

BBC gives it to Sledge, I will check if my recording works.

[Irish_Praha]

BBC gives it to Sledge, I will check if my recording works.

Yes they must have changed it since I last looked there.

Sporting life still cant decide who scored it :)
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/results