The Kevin Nicholson appreciation thread

[Alpine Joe]

You're reading the words right Edd, but I'm not sure you're putting the right interpretation on the situation. I think Kev is someone who needs to be playing regular competitive games if he's going to be match fit. if he can do that out on loan, and we could recall him if needed that would possibly be the best way to help the club.

Nico has observed the way Alan Knill works for several months now, and will have picked up on whether they want his 'help' or not in advising or preparing the team. If Alan Knill has pleaded with him to stay and Nico has answered 'Sod off, I'm not hanging around here', then fair enough we could judge him more harshly, but I suspect Nico getting some games under his belt elsewhere suits the player and the team management at the moment.

[Robiberto22]

Gutted ... guess this is the end, not just for him here but for that generation of players who got us back up - only manse here now really from them days

[lucy6lucy]

Gutted ... guess this is the end, not just for him here but for that generation of players who got us back up - only manse here now really from them days

Yes he will be missed, but its a cut throat business, we have clearly seen him below par last and this season, so its time to go for the time being whether permanent is up to Nicho to sort. Would you rather we get exposed in most games at the back or have a nippy young left back from Arsenal as a replacement that has raw talent.
Having said that Nicho lost his place in the 1st team for 1 match, so something must have been said behind the scenes for him to request a loan move, but in reality can you really blame Knill? and this is what most wanted for Cruise to be given a chance. Jungle drums rolling is Manse next......................................................

[chippygull]

I'm keeping my "Favourite Player" sidebar until he turns out for Truro!

[wodger of awabia]

Could Argyle be keeping an eye on him?

[Fulham Gull]

Lets try that again. I rarely post on the site but I read it nearly all the time so here goes. Instead of showing Kevin the door,as it seems we are heading to, why not consider moving him to midfield where speed isn't necessarily the top requirement. Nico can tackle and distribute the ball well so he could be worth a try. Certainly if it works he could gain another season or more with us ?

[ferrarilover]

Fraid not, Fulham. Players move back as they get older, not forward. Even if he were able to buck that trend, there is SO much more to this than Knill simply not fancying Nico anymore.

Matt.

[Fulham Gull]

Obviously , as is being hinted at, there is a back story to this that is far more than just a player being left out of the side because he is slowing down.We shall wait on those in the know to enlighten us all.

[yellowforever]

I don't think there's any doubt that Cruise should play instead. TC is no world beater, but he at least seems solid for the time being and has room for improvement.

We all knew this time would come for Nico to take a step back, and it's been a long time coming. His performances last year weren't great at all and unfortunately he's just going to have to accept, for the good of the team, it's his time.

Maybe a rest will do him good anyway, he can still play a part this season, just not as an important one as in previous ones.

[Robiberto22]

Yes he will be missed, but its a cut throat business, we have clearly seen him below par last and this season, so its time to go for the time being whether permanent is up to Nicho to sort. Would you rather we get exposed in most games at the back or have a nippy young left back from Arsenal as a replacement that has raw talent.
Having said that Nicho lost his place in the 1st team for 1 match, so something must have been said behind the scenes for him to request a loan move, but in reality can you really blame Knill? and this is what most wanted for Cruise to be given a chance. Jungle drums rolling is Manse next......................................................

Agreed lucy - we have to let legends lie at some point and no doubt manse will be next, heres hoping we have some new legends to love in near future e.g. downes and chappell ...