Starting at left back for Leicester against Swansea. 0-0 at HT.
Edit : Ended up losing 2-0
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Starting at left back for Leicester against Swansea. 0-0 at HT.
Edit : Ended up losing 2-0
He's had 3 full games already, any news as to how's he doing?
Played the whole match in Leicester's 1-0 win over Preston this afternoon.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot..._1/9139229.stm
I can't find any player ratings yet.
He was cup-tied during the week, wasn't he?Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
From the Leicester fans forum:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Fly
http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/in...&#entry1724041
He was unlucky not to score, and got forward a few times.
Surely was. Has already played in the League Cup.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Also on here, not a bad word about Cunningham so far : http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/in...ic=68774&st=60
The Leicester fans really seem to be warming to him after having been doubtful at first, mainly because he didnt have the profile of the other Eriksson loan signings, and expectation is high here at present, (I live near Leicester) and the club is being linked with some unlikely names as its cash rich, post recent takeover.
Also, it was an area of the side generally deemed to be ok, Berner had the spot, a popular player here and has won 16 Swiss caps. The back up was Tom Kennedy, a lower league signing who had impressed in pre season and reserve games.
Greg has gone straight in the side, Berner is presently the back up and Kennedy is being linked with a loan move, so, its so far so good.
Great move for him, could help him make great strides in his career development ala Coleman did at Blackpool.
Interesting comment about the loan signings on Foxes Talk,
"Sven's said it himself that all his signings have one thing in common, a bit of pace and energy. Always thought we were a bit slow but with two young pacey full backs replacing Nielson and Bruno, Davies adding something at the back and Vassell on the wings/up front you can see the blue print for how he wants us to play. Just hope we can make at least the full back signings permanent or season long loans."
I'd like to see Cunningham get the full game against Norway. If he's playing at full back and doing well at the same level as Kilbane, no reason why he can't claim that spot for himself as a natural defender...
I like Jimmy's avatar.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
I cant see Mancini taking Greg back until he's at least a constant bench option, which is unlikely this season. If Cunningham continues getting his game then it should be the last call for Killer really, he's just not up to it at left full, where in fairness, he has covered for us as it's not his natural position at all. Interestingly with all this youth coming through we have a decent enough side that looks like
--------------Westwood----------------
Coleman---O'Dea---Clarke---Cunningham
McGeady--McCarthy--Wilson--Treacy
----------Long------Doyle--------------
Replace Long with countless other similar options
I actually think if the above team had a run of training sessions and friendlies together they would pulverise the team that started against Russia/Slovakia
Several reasons for optimism in that lineup. I'd drop O'Dea (my own mental jury is still out on him tbh) and move Wilson back to accomodate another though: David Meyler. Average age of side: 23.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelmusic
My personal opinion Sullivinho is that Wilson isn't all that great as a centre-half. I see him more as a defensive midfielder or even as a fullback.
Yeah I think he'll settle in midfield, his preferred position if I'm not mistaken. Just put him there for the purposes of composing the strongest 'potential XI', if you know what I mean. Although I'd select him over O'Dea at CB anyway tbh.
Not forgetting Shane Duffy, Darron Gibson and Barry Maguire either who can all hopefully realise their potential and provide us with strength in depth at the back and in midfield, if not push for automatic starting places within the coming years. Looking at the progress that Duffy has made at Everton already, in spite of his age and the recent setback, prospects are looking bright for us at the back.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebelmusic
What's the verdict on Owen Garvan, by the way? Is he expected to make the grade?
Ya Duffy long term is probably a better option than O'Dea. But you're right on the Meyler front. I guess when i made that team, players who are out injured or not really on the cards for Norway was in my head
Don't forget Clifford who is definately one to watch and Stokes who will hopefully continue to progress. Add these young lads to some of our established internationals who have still got a good few years ahead of them in a green shirt ie O'Shea, St. Ledger, Doyle, McGeady. Possibly even add Mark Noble to the mix if the rumours prove to be accurate. All going well we could have a very formidable team in a couple of years. A new 'golden generation' for 2016 anyone? :question: :cool:
Looking less likely with each season, and its regrettable, he clearly has such qualities on the ball but its difficult to put any positive spin on the move to Palace having finally left Ipswich, after having been linked mid ranked with Prem clubs in the past. Palace could go down, strong chance that they will, where then for him?Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Agree totally, unfortunately. He's got more ability than many guys playing well in the EPL. Must be something more to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
Shades of Stephen McPhail about Garvan.
Seemed to have another solid game yesterday for a rejuvenated Leicester City side. Going by some of the Leicester forum posts, he appeared to be a bit shaky at times against a tricky winger though. Great to see him play regular football at such a young age. Would love to see him start left back against Norway.
His average rating was around the 7 mark:
http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/in...ic=69124&st=20
Looks to have had his best game so far for leicester yesterday. Has to start wed night
http://www.foxestalk.co.uk/forums/in...pic=69219&st=0
Thought he did ok - one or two loose passes but have seen worse.
For a relatively raw 19 year old, Cunningham was very good at this level. I think Trap had good reason not to use him in the big games, let his football mature a bit in the club games.
visibly grew in confidence as the game went on. would like to see him take over LB soon
One very risky pass back that was almost intercepted near the end but certainly looked lively, particularly going forward. Deliveries were generally of good quality. Trap obviously saw someone in the lad from day one (he might just be right!!)
Certainly was refreshing to see a LB offer something on the ball in a green shirt, it's been a while. Still think he needs a bit more time working on defence he's got plenty of time.
What is good to see is that he appears to be decisive. looked for the ball, decisive with it. No dallying. If there was a gap, he attacked it; if the overlap was on, he made it. |Twice I made out he offered himself as the out-ball for when Duff had exhausted his own options and delivered two beautiful balls into the box.
Defensive errors can be worked on and weeded out, a certain amount of attacking can compensate too, if we have full backs that can offer something going forward, it requires the oppostion with something to think about.
Very positive performance, and if he does as well against Wales, I'd be handing him a start against the Macedonians.
have to say i was not convinced by Cunningham being a viable option at LB for Traps tenure. I honestly thought he was only including him because he wanted to be visibly seen to value Mancini's opinion (i truly believe Trappatoni is overly concerned with his own image as a manager). After his performance yesterday i can foresee a good future for Cunningham (my namesake!). Did very well overall for such a young and inexperienced player. One of the few positives of (another) abysmal performance.
Go on skstu...
skstu I sincerely doubt Trap gives a f*ck what Mancini thinks
I doubt he does, his spite of Trap is getting to him, but he might have a point going on "previous". Another word that seems to be coming more popular....
Lets be honest here, I'd never heard of Cunningham until he was picked by Trap, who was obviously tipped by Mancini. Stephen Ward would have been the obvious choice to cover for Killer.
On a side note, I heard there is another Cork kid at City who is highly rated. Anybody know about him.
Cunningham had played at U17 and U19 level too, it's equally as obvious that he spoke with the managers of those sides before calling up CunninghamQuote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
Have you a name?Quote:
Originally Posted by drummerboy
I think Trap does respect Mancini and respect him enough to value his opinions, though not blindly follow.
Trap did appear to repeat Mancini's line on Shay staying and fighting for his place there. Trap has acknowledged he communicated regularly with Mancini about Cuningham. I think that is Trap doing his job, following the progress of a talented player who was out of the limelight under a manager who he knows well, before calling him up into the squad against Algeria.
I'm surprised Trap ever became aware of Cunningham since he's never watched a match or scouted anybody in his life.
Shame on anyone here of sufficient tenure who had never heard of Cunningham. It's as good as saying they've never read Tets' Irish Abroad contributions :)
Probably too busy sipping martinis by the pool in their Italian villas.
was never a fullback underage, he was some striker when very young. This lad can play football, his uncles (one played for shels i think in the seventies), grandfather (played for kilmarnock for 5 years in the sixties)and granduncles were all marvellous footballers according to older people in his home town.