lawros left foot
Glory hunting since 1969
Leicester after Matt on a free according to the Mirror, , hopefully it is the same crap sauce they usually have
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Upson to Leicester?
- Thread starter lawros left foot
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Psychobilly freakout
HellBilly
Oh dear and the house of cards comes tumbling down......
Here we go.....
Here we go.....
The Wizard
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- Jul 2, 2009
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It's alright it's in the mirror. Can't be true then 
shaolinpunk
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As good as he has been for us in the Championship, I'm not sure his ageing legs will necessarily be as good in the Premier League. That said, if it's a choice between staying here or having a final go at Premier League football on a higher wage there will only be one winner
father_and_son
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All I can find are references saying that Leicester are "interested in" Matt - not the other way around! I'm sure lots of clubs are interested in him but have no chance of him ever going to them. Hope Leics is one of these.
Personally think he's past chasing PL glory and now looking more philosophically at his career. Sussex trumps E. Mids as a place to live and when you've already had the career he's had, personal happiness is probably more important.
Brian Fantana
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That's a nice sentiment, but if he's offered another season in the PL on higher wages he'll be off.
He doesn't have to live in the East Mids. Harry still lives in Dorset and commutes to London every day.
S'hampton Seagull
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Would be gutted if he left, been a rock for us.
father_and_son
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But married earlier this year (on day of the Easter Open Day - hence he wasn't there), has son and wouldn't commute from here to E Mids, would need to be on the other side of London (IMO).
He comes across as a pretty sorted guy and so I do think family will come first for him. Depends on how settled they are.
(Perhaps wishful thinking on my part!)
Psychobilly freakout
HellBilly
This will happen as he is a very good player and I would suspect he will be a bit part player at Leicester, Having no manager in place at the moment will affect his decision
Stumpy Tim
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He did say that getting back into the premier league would be his biggest achievement. He didn't say that would necessarily be with us
Doc Lynam
I hate the Daily Mail
- Jun 19, 2011
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So you think Pearsons going to last at Leicester!? Their defence is going to get battered!
Agree with your viewpoint. Just can't see it happening - he's not quick enough for the prem anymore, and can't see him wanting to go there if only to sit on the bench in what is probably his final season as a player.
Even if he did go, it would be a shame, but I don't think it would be the end of the world for us. He's going to be one of our bigger earners and that money can be used to attract a younger player but with similar experience I'm sure.
Brian Fantana
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Unfortunately, centre backs with international experience and a decade of Premier League experience don't grow on trees. Personally, I think we'll find him difficult to replace if he leaves.
Grombleton
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- Dec 31, 2011
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This. I don't think he's got the legs to cope with the physical demands of the PL, but then he may be able to adapt his game a la Giggs. If its money then it's sayonara, but if it's about playing time then i'd hope he stays here and signs a new deal.
mikeyjh
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Why?
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
So Leicester, who's owners were boasting about spending £180 million this transfer window, are going to sign Matthew Upson.
OK, that all adds up.
OK, that all adds up.
Cheeky Monkey
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- Jul 17, 2003
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The sea! We're a frickin' island race! Why would you choose to be landlocked?