shurlock Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 That's the talk among the Leicester fans. Gillett has rarely been mentioned in the transfer speculation but, injuries apart, he's possibly had a better season than many of our higher profile youngsters. Central midfield is a real weak spot,so his departure would be a big loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintjersey Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 One of the few players I really wish can stay. Hope this isn't true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Bones Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 One of the few players I really wish can stay. Hope this isn't true. Agree. He can only get better - hopefully in a Saints shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I'd be gutted if we lost Gillett. He's one of the few players that I would really like us to keep and I can see him becoming a star player for us next season, providing he stays at St Mary's. Fingers crossed we reject any bids for him and that he remains a Saint for the foreseeable future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Gillett has been one of the few players coming out of last season with any credibility. But the fact that Leicester rate him just points up further what a good judge of a player Pearson was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggface Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 would be v disappointed if he left, he had a few excellent games for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Gillett has been one of the few players coming out of last season with any credibility. But the fact that Leicester rate him just points up further what a good judge of a player Pearson was. Indeed, it was Pearson who brought Gillett in from the wilderness and started including him in the matchday squads. I'm sure that sadly for us, the lad may well re-unite with the man who beleived in him during his time at Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 would be v disappointed if he left, he had a few excellent games for us. out of 46.....? dispensable. get good money for him as we might need it to stay afloat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 He will be picked off like any of our good young players.There wont be a CCC club who usnt looking at our squad and trying to take our better players.We are open to the vultures. if only we could go into administration...right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicko Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I'm yet to be convinced about Gillett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I'm yet to be convinced about Gillett at what level? imo he would be a good solid division 3 player, which is what we are in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidthesquid Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Indeed, it was Pearson who brought Gillett in from the wilderness and started including him in the matchday squads. I'm sure that sadly for us, the lad may well re-unite with the man who beleived in him during his time at Saints. True love is a wonderful thing - but your hero only gave him two brief goes as a substitute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 True love is a wonderful thing - but your hero only gave him two brief goes as a substitute Which is more than Idiot George gave him ! He was "loan fodder" for ages until Pearson started to include him in the squads. I Think Pearson showed more astuteness in beleiving in one of our young budding talents than Georgie did in beleiving in the overpaid, constantly injured and lazy Idiakez for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 True love is a wonderful thing - but your hero only gave him two brief goes as a substitute He believed in him so much...:roll: Can't help but feel that they already have better players than Gillett and will be looking to bring in loan players who will also be better than Gillett...which would mean if they were to try and pick him up it would probably just be as a squad player... If the lad has any ambition he should realise that staying at Saints and having a good season playing 90% of the games and improving himself would without question be the best move for his career... Sadly footballers are in general a stupid breed so he may not appreciate this... Having said that he's always struck me as appearing to be a little more humble than your average footballer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Which is more than Idiot George gave him ! He was "loan fodder" for ages until Pearson started to include him in the squads. I Think Pearson showed more astuteness in beleiving in one of our young budding talents than Georgie did in beleiving in the overpaid, constantly injured and lazy Idiakez for example.oh yeah and Gb would have been applauded for playing him instead of Safri etc lol. A lot of young players learn their trde by being loaned out even Beckham did, how stupid of Fergie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoccerMom Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 There's going to be talk about any and all of our players at the moment. All of them will be thinking about their next steps - as there is a distinct possibility that none of them will have a job in the very near future. If we are still watching a team in red and white next year, I'd very much like Gillett to be in it. If we are not, good luck to him wherever he goes. This season, he added a great deal of entertainment value through his sheer determination and energy, and watching him win headers against players that were 20cm taller than him was a real joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSaint Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Keep Gillett, Llalana, Surman & Kelvin, sell the rest & buy some League One gold. Play offs here we come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I'd be gutted if he left. Willing to work hard for the team which would be key in a League One scrap. If I were manager next season, he'd quite possibly be my first choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I rate the lad, for every creative player you need someone to get stuck in and run around. I for one would hate to play against him, he is like a little terrier and thats what i feel we need. Hope we keep him. It would only do him good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonsaint1604 Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 at what level? imo he would be a good solid division 3 player, which is what we are in now. I thought he was one of our most important players at championship level, although that's not saying much. He's not great technically but he ran his socks off and got the tackles in, often those kind of players are the most important in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaford Saint Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I'm yet to be convinced about Gillett laughable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I thought he was one of our most important players at championship level, although that's not saying much. He's not great technically but he ran his socks off and got the tackles in, often those kind of players are the most important in the team. You see i disagree...he's more than capable of showing great technique and can be one our best passers of the ball in terms of vision and technique on his day...where he needs to step up is in the consistency of passing...and not giving the ball away cheaply...something which i think he's capable of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Katalinic's 'tache Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Definitely one to hold on to, if finances allow. Think he'll be an integral part of our midfield next year (if we make it that far!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Keep Gillett, Llalana, Surman & Kelvin, sell the rest & buy some League One gold. Play offs here we come! With £2.68? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFKA South Woodford Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 We definetly need to keep hold of Gillett, he was sorely missed when he got injured last season, and has a good deal of experience of the league we now find ourselves in, so will be an integral part of the team next season. He'd be even better if he had the confidence to shoot more often as well, I saw him hit some really sweet shots from outside the box for the reserves a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 It is no surprise to me that Pearson might be interested in Gillett. Apart from the fact he had a decent season and is good enough at this level, I said at the end of the previous season that Pearson highly rated Gillett and would have played him at the end of the season had it not been for the relegation battle. I saw several times Pearson walking off the pitch with his arm round Gillett (having not brought him off the bench) in an effort to say `you will get your chance son'. Gillett is another player we must aim to keep if we are to do anything next season. He is not perfect by any means but he is busy, combative and extremely fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Tender Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I suspect that Pearson is interested in Gillett for precisely the same reasons that Pearson himself was a mainstay of the teams he played for during a long and steady career. Gillett has many of the same attributes that Pearson had. He always gives 100% effort, plays with heart and soul, never gives up trying. Some players are gifted with supreme skills that mark them out, but apart from them, the ones that you would want in your squad are these true professionals who give their all for the cause. In many ways, Gillett is our Scholes, a terrier of a player, a fighter. If we had a team of players possessing the attributes that he has, then we could have reasonable hopes of gaining promotion next season, despite the points deduction. Leicester under Pearson identified those players that suited him and developed that mentality into others and if he is interested in Gillett, he obviously recognises the role that he could bring to his team, so we ought to strive to keep him if at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Always knew he'd be the first target, the bloke is seriously good but Leicester, you gotta be kiddin'. he's good enough for Manure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintstr1 Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 (edited) I suspect that Pearson is interested in Gillett for precisely the same reasons that Pearson himself was a mainstay of the teams he played for during a long and steady career. Gillett has many of the same attributes that Pearson had. He always gives 100% effort, plays with heart and soul, never gives up trying. Some players are gifted with supreme skills that mark them out, but apart from them, the ones that you would want in your squad are these true professionals who give their all for the cause. In many ways, Gillett is our Scholes, a terrier of a player, a fighter. If we had a team of players possessing the attributes that he has, then we could have reasonable hopes of gaining promotion next season, despite the points deduction. Leicester under Pearson identified those players that suited him and developed that mentality into others and if he is interested in Gillett, he obviously recognises the role that he could bring to his team, so we ought to strive to keep him if at all possible. Strangely enough I to have always thought that Gillett's style of play was very similar to a young Paul Scholes, Also thought that if I mentioned that on SWF they would send the men in the white coats around for me, Ok now there is two of us Edited 12 May, 2009 by saintstr1 missed word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Porter Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Really hope he doesn't leave. He's about the only player in our first team squad who doesn't come accross as a bit of a *****. Also he'd be perfect for us in League one. Can we not just get someone to tell Leicester how amazing Schneiderlin is?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 I've only seen him play once, in the Forest game, and he was crap in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Charteris Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Who can decide whether to sell at the moment? It must be Mark Fry and I would think that he would want to keep the current best players so he can negotiate the best price with any buyers. We will not get market value if they are sold while we're in administration so I think all the players will stay until any sale of the club is completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VectisSaint Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 One of the few who came out of last season with any credit. He would be on my (very short) list of 1st team players that should be kept if at all possible: Davis, James, Perry, Saeijs, Gillett. That would be it as far as I'm concerned, all the others should be shipped out as soon as possible (I would be OK with Euell staying on reduced wages) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Mullet Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Indeed, it was Pearson who brought Gillett in from the wilderness and started including him in the matchday squads. I'm sure that sadly for us, the lad may well re-unite with the man who beleived in him during his time at Saints. Yup, remember Pearson very obviously going out of his way and putting his arm around Gilletts shoulder at one of the home games last year and walking him down the dugout. He very clearly liked him as a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Not one to lose in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fen Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Will be gutted if we loose him, one of the better players IMO. Hard worker, can tackle and Pass. We need to build a team around players like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tac-tics Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Reminds me of a more tastefull Dennis Wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 We need to build the team around Gillett. Our very own Billy Bremner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 So in short Simon Gillett is now a combination of Paul Scholes, Billy Bremner and Dennis Wise? Why the f::ck is he not playing in the Prem?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 So in short Simon Gillett is now a combination of Paul Scholes, Billy Bremner and Dennis Wise? Why the f::ck is he not playing in the Prem?! 'cos then we'd have noone to supply the ball to Robben and Torres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 So in short Simon Gillett is now a combination of Paul Scholes, Billy Bremner and Dennis Wise? Why the f::ck is he not playing in the Prem?! Tell you what, if Leicester have got the £20Million for that player, I say sell!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmore Posted 12 May, 2009 Share Posted 12 May, 2009 Very dissapointing if true, but to be expected in our current position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 13 May, 2009 Share Posted 13 May, 2009 That's the talk among the Leicester fans. Gillett has rarely been mentioned in the transfer speculation but, injuries apart, he's possibly had a better season than many of our higher profile youngsters. Central midfield is a real weak spot,so his departure would be a big loss. I wonder if this is a case of HCDAJFU (on the part of Leicester fans ), or is there more substance in the rumour from NP side ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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