Agree there Doc, and I was one that didn't want Leon Knight to go, and was disappointed in Jacket when he stated what he did regarding Leon Knight, 'That all will be revealed in due course', but it never was, and all we had to go on was Leon Knights hard done by remarks in the press. Now in the fullness of time, we can all see that Leon Knight ruined his own career, and could not be redeemed, and we have a similar character in Lita, who Coppell had many headaches over, I hope Rodgers knows what he is doing on this one, as we don't want a rotten apple in the barrel, maybe he has changed only time will tell, but all Dai can see is a proven Prem Striker label, which for me is not enough!............... please log in to view this image
In my previous post I stated some issues, here is one link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2321949/Leroy-Litas-film-debut-may-end-in-tears.html ............... please log in to view this image
Dragon what rubbish you spout....listen to the people who know like Brendon,,,sorry you know nothing.....you cant admit you are wrong and come out with absolutely rubbish instead of looking at what Brendan is saying......and who would know what Leroy can do for us....you a mere supporter or Brendon who knows him personally.....i know who i will listen to....
So I'm spouting rubbish am I Dai?? How come Steve Coppell took him out of the first team, and sent him out on loan? and Steve Coppell is a really nice guy, but even he had, had enough of Lita's antics, how come the Telegraph printed that article on the kid? they were persecuting him were they Dai! You make me laugh, you really do, stick to HJ............................ please log in to view this image "He said (Coppell): "I said to him the only way he was going to get back in the team was by impressing in training and reserve games. It should never be a process of "well, the people in the first team are doing crap so I should be playing". It shouldn't be selection by omission." - Steve Coppell ............... please log in to view this image
another load of rubbish.....i coppel our manager...NO.. is Brendan our manager..YES...enough said.....in Brendon we trust......or in dragons case ..in Brendan we trust (now and again when he agrees with me)..
Your pretty consistent I'll give you that Dai, consistent in ignoring the facts regarding this petulant child, yes that's right Lita is childlike, and has not grown up, and that's why his personal life style has always brought him into contention with his career, but in his defence, he does have a knack of being in the right place at the right time for scoring goals, and it would seem his ability of being the lone striker, is probably what Rodgers is after, as Lita is more successful in that role, than being in a 4-4-2 formation, so our 4-5-1 would suit Lita, but I stress that this guy has some baggage, which could well cause problems, and we would be foolish to not look at the issues, like I've said he's not one I would bring in, but Rodgers must feel he can handle the boy, but I'm sure a phone call to Coppell would be beneficial, because Lita does have an attitude issue and Coppell didn't particularly like it!................. please log in to view this image
As I said above, if Lita just played his game and let that do is talking he'd probably be playing for spurs or everton or other established premier side, the fact is though he has a reputation and it's his fault entirely! And such a player I don't want at our club, really I question brendan's judgement on this
Fair enough Phil, but I've seen Lita play quite a few times and "Prem Striker label" isn't what I see. I see a striker who can do everything we need a striker to do, with the sole potential problem being his attitude. I say give him a chance to prove himself. As I said before, what's the worst case scenario? Loan him out and recoup his wages! I hope it doesn't come to that, but I really don't buy the "he'll upset the applecart/destroy morale in the camp" stuff. We've a tight knit bunch of players, and if problems did occur you can bet your bottom dollar it would be dealt with before the rot spread.
The Telegraph article is from 2007 and Steve Coppell hasn't had dealings with Leroy Lita since 2009! Give the guy a break! Just look at our own Nathan Dyer .. A little toe rag in his early years but massively important to us now. I say give Lita a chance just like we did with Dyer.....and also he's at about the right age to be reaching his peak so...
So we got to go on what supporters are saying from his current club, honestly I don't want this guy, if he comes though I will support him like I do every other Swans player
I`m not too keen on him coming to us. A man of his age should have gone past the "juvenile" part of his life by now, having said that, look at Bellamy & Chopra. I`m in two minds, if he`s become a "normal" person, in relation to his attitude, then he might be worth a shout. Somehow I doubt that, so I think we should steer clear.
Nice one Jager, seems he's not changed much, oh well let's hope he wants top dollar, Huw will blow him out then, I'd prefer Emnes to Lita, simply because you have a good honest player in Emnes, who'll work hard and do the job, can't believe that one minute we have the great Talent and honesty of Fabio Borini, and the next minute we are wanting to sign this plum! Let's hope Danny boy keeps him on the bench should the deal go through....................... please log in to view this image
Lets not forget what has happened in the last year. We would have been praising God for Graham and Lita pre-season last year, STID and KTF (keep the faith)
Having been at Reading Rodgers knows what Lita is all about and what he is capable of - that is why he wants to sign him. Sometimes players need certain people around them to make them tick. For Lita, Rodgers will be that man.
well said pagan, what dragon is on about is very old news and like you say our dyer was troublesome player and look at him now......well dragon will have to put up with him now...HE HAS SIGNED..
Oh well I am not happy with this signing, but he's coming to us so I will support his endeavours with us, I hope he doesn't let us down!!
