Magpies boss Short is excited by the promise of new signing Pearce
NOTTS County manager Craig Short is excited about the promise of new signing Krystian Pearce and insists the 20-year-old is a technically better defender than he was at the same age.
Defender Pearce, who has played in two European Championships and a World Cup as an England youth international, will today sign a one-year deal at Meadow Lane following a successful pre-season trial with the club.
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Krystian Pearce
Short, who played in the Premier League with Everton and Blackburn Rovers, is impressed with his ability on the ball and now wants him to embrace the basics of defending to become an even better player.
Short said: "I believe he can be an asset to this club. He's a gifted player and he's only 20, far from the finished article.
"I think defenders peak in their thirties. I did, and the best defenders I played with, like Richard Gough and Dave Watson, were still going strong in their mid-thirties.
"Krystian has got a lot of time on his side. Some of the things he does on the ball are great. He did a Cruyff-turn in the first game he played.
"There is a time and place for defenders to do things like that, if they can, but Krystian has got to focus on other parts of his game as well. I want my defenders to be defenders, first and foremost.
"I've sat and talked to him and he listens. I'm not trying to preach to him, I'm trying to help him and it's clear he wants to improve
"He makes mistakes but so did I when I was his age, and I had nowhere near what he has technically.
"Footballers are getting bigger, stronger and quicker and Krystian is big, strong and quick."
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by Happy Danny, Nottm
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 7:11AM
“EI EI EI O..................
COYP!!!!!!!”
by mike, long eaton
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 1:05AM
“I have heard if he makes 15 appearances next year then his contract is automatically upgraded, so no worries there. This way it means he has to get his head down and apply himself. A fair deal, I'd suggest.”
by Nick, Nottm
Monday, July 26 2010, 7:39PM
“Another good signing looking forward to tomorrow night. I remember both Pearce and Chilvers from their first spells at Notts and both impressed then.
Cmon U Pies”
by Simon the Pieman, Nottingham
Monday, July 26 2010, 1:44PM
“Great signing a great player for the future.”
by Andy, Long Bennington
Monday, July 26 2010, 12:36PM
“mickydooflop
at least we're making signings. Go back to the main sports headline in tonights NEP...
"Forest boss Davies issues warning over lack of signings" and have a little chuckle at that.
btw... we made Championship finalist Cardiff look like complete mugs on saturday... god knows what we'd do to your joke of a football team.”
by Mick, Notts
Monday, July 26 2010, 12:09PM
“1 year, it''s all about temperment, the lads got the ability but can he apply himself?He's moved about quite a bit for a youngster so there are questions there. Here's hoping that CS can polish this rough diamond.”
by Danny, Nottm
Monday, July 26 2010, 12:04PM
“He was awsome when he was here before, sounds like he has only got better, I would of thought a 3 year contract would of been better for all parties??
Very much looking forward to the new season,
COYP!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
by mickydooflop, mistysideofthetrent
Monday, July 26 2010, 11:48AM
“He WILL look good! he's playing for you lot! eh eh eh eh eh oh oh oh oh”
by Mike, Notts
Monday, July 26 2010, 9:40AM
“the 1 year contract got me thinking also, We he wait to see happens with us this season in terms of Promotion or see who else comes along with a offer? He is a class player for league 1 no doubt about that guys.”
by Andy, Long Bennington
Monday, July 26 2010, 9:28AM
“what a prospect this lad is!
The way he nutmegged Chopra on Saturday was simply genius.
Only 1 year though?”