Krystian Pearce gets another chance at Notts County
KRYSTIAN Pearce is back at Notts County – and looks to have one last chance to prove himself to Magpies' boss Keith Curle.
The former England youth international defender, 22, has returned to Meadow Lane after a three-month loan spell at League Two Barnet, where he started 17 league games.
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Krystian Pearce
It was not that long ago that Pearce was regarded as one of the Magpies' most promising young players alongside star midfielder Alan Judge.
But he has not lived up to the hype under Curle and has started just three league games since he took charge at Meadow Lane back in February.
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He did not figure at all at the start of this season, before leaving for Barnet in mid-September.
Curle will now closely monitor the young centre-back before the transfer window reopens in January.
"Krystian is back in training with us now," confirmed Curle.
"He enjoyed his stint down there at Barnet, playing lots of games for them, which is exactly what he needed because he wasn't playing here.
"We will have a look at what condition he is in.
"He's got the opportunity now. He's up to match speed and up to match fitness."
Pearce could even get his chance to try to impress Curle against Leyton Orient in League One at Meadow Lane on Saturday, because Dean Leacock is a doubt with a hamstring injury and Damion Stewart is suspended, after being sent off in the Magpies' midweek FA Cup defeat against Rotherham United.
"We've seen a couple of DVDs of the games he (Pearce) has played in for Barnet," added Curle.
"They have been pleased with him. He's done exactly what he needed to do."
Comments
by nottsRus
Friday, December 21 2012, 12:07PM
“oh no that was Ince.”
by nottsRus
Friday, December 21 2012, 12:06PM
“didn't we lose 9 in a row under allen?”
by FrankSanatra
Friday, December 21 2012, 7:57AM
“Pearce back..excellent. As most of the players are doing there best to get another manager sacked its not the best time to come back. But, if it strengthens the back it must be good. Expecting another poor show up front though on Saturday, if the game is on. Yes the pitch was relaid, but if you had been down Bull S alley you will have seen the "grass" is trying to grow on compacted sand that is so solid the water cannot drain away.”
by jester1234
Thursday, December 20 2012, 1:43PM
“"It says it all about KC's Management. Notts are short at the centre half position he sends KP out on loan leaves Hollis a highly rated young talent out in the cold, won't send him out on loan to get experience, then he brings in the Stewart brothers and then wants to give KP another chance. As a Defender himself surely the manager knows the importance of a settled back four? With Manny Smith back in the frame can only see more swapping and changing to come. Not optimistic"
How can KC be responsible for a serious injury to Manny Smith preseason and continuous injuries to the fullbacks Kelly and Sheehan. Liddle has had to play CB and RB this season and he is a midfielder. Jordan Stewart who came in as cover and played RB and LB is also injured. Tom Williams who was signed as a squad player has played 1 match before being injured.
All KCs fault of course. Are you a FIFA 2012 Manager?”
by jester1234
Thursday, December 20 2012, 1:35PM
“Sorry Mr & Mrs Trew ,I think that you made the wrong decision when you sacked Mad-Dog Allen."
Look at the run under Allen last year and then the improvement under KC.
We cannot afford Sam, Forte, Bogdanovic etc.
Is there a full moon or something with some of these posts today?!”
by macse15
Thursday, December 20 2012, 1:28PM
“Pearce was dreadful in the match at Bramall Lane last season too if I remeber correctly. Not sure why he is being given ANOTHER chance when Curle hasnt even given A chance to Hollis”
by jester1234
Thursday, December 20 2012, 1:28PM
“sorry but its a disgrace... and Curle should hang his head in shame at the way he has treated Pearce, who still remains the best defender we have on the books.
A brilliantly intelligent and composed player."
This has got to be a wind-up - surely?”
by BenningtonPie
Thursday, December 20 2012, 1:16PM
“Pearce returned from injury against Sheffield United in March when we lost 5-2 at home... he clearly struggled in the game and has been left out in the cold ever since.
sorry but its a disgrace... and Curle should hang his head in shame at the way he has treated Pearce, who still remains the best defender we have on the books.
A brilliantly intelligent and composed player.”
by 19Smiffy30
Thursday, December 20 2012, 11:25AM
“Waterlogged pitch.....????
The drainage problem was sorted out when the pitch was re-laid some time ago.
I live in hope that we win on Saturday,but I am not holding my breath and after Tuesday's farce.... (I went home at half time...first time in 45 years with the 'Pies.).....I doubt that I will make the effort to get to the match.
Sorry Mr & Mrs Trew ,I think that you made the wrong decision when you sacked Mad-Dog Allen.”
by Ryan49er
Thursday, December 20 2012, 11:03AM
“It says it all about KC's Management. Notts are short at the centre half position he sends KP out on loan leaves Hollis a highly rated young talent out in the cold, won't send him out on loan to get experience, then he brings in the Stewart brothers and then wants to give KP another chance. As a Defender himself surely the manager knows the importance of a settled back four? With Manny Smith back in the frame can only see more swapping and changing to come. Not optimistic”