Jeremy Loome Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 ....I guess the trial must've gone well! LEICESTER, England (CP) — Canadian international goalkeeper Lars Hirschfeld has signed with Leicester City for the rest of the season. The 26-year-old from Edmonton was with Dundee United in Scotland most recently. Before that he was with Tottenham of the English Premier League. “Lars has been brought in on a temporary basis until the end of the season and it’s up to him to prove himself,” Leicester manager Craig Levein was quoted on the club’s website. “We want to see if he could be our backup goalkeeper for next season but we needed to do something quickly with regards to a No. 2 for Ian Walker.” Hirschfeld, who has played for Canada 17 times, joins the Foxes as veteran ’keeper Kevin Pressman leaves the club. The Canadian is expected to be in uniform Saturday, backing up Walker when Leicester plays Reading in the FA Cup. Leicester is 14th in the Football Championship, the old first division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Pressman parts company with Foxes (BBC) Pressman arrived at Leicester on a one-year deal last summer Leicester City have terminated the contract of veteran goalkeeper Kevin Pressman by mutual consent. After 19 years at Sheffield Wednesday, Pressman joined the Foxes on a one-year deal last summer. The 37-year-old made just 15 appearances for the club in the absence of injured Ian Walker. Pressman's exit is expected to pave the way for Canada International Lars Hirschfeld to join up with the Foxes from Dundee United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaku_bert Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 http://footballmsn.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=254486&cpid=10&CLID=13&lid=&title=Foxes+keeper+targets+deal&channel=Championship says that Walker is out of contract at the end of the year. I know Lars' deal is over at the end of the year also but maybe this could be good news for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soju Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Good for Lars getting signed and all but agggh Leicester's ****e... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstackho Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Leicester eye Rab By Jim McLean 111 words 23 February 2005 The Daily Express 77 English © 2005 Express Newspapers RAB DOUGLAS could end his Celtic torture by joining Leicester City in the summer. However, the Scotland shot-stopper, the fall guy in Celtic's defeat by Rangers on Sunday, is only one of six keepers interesting boss Craig Levein. The former Hearts coach contacted Douglas' agent Blair Morgan weeks ago in the knowledge his Celtic contract expires in the summer. So far Levein has only asked to be kept informed about Douglas' plans, but what is for sure is that current first choice Ian Walker is on his way out of City and the same goes for deputy Lars Hirschfeld, signed from Dundee United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 We should already change the title of the thread for Hirshfeld out of Leicester. Poor Lars, I think he should consider playing in the A-League this summer like Sutton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis_Rancagua Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Guys, I feel so bad for Lars. It seems that things are not right in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 He, or his agent, or both, seem really intent on signing with a "reputable" club. If he's as good as some here think, why not prove it with a club that really needs him? It will soon be too late -if it's not already- to sign with a League 1 or 2 club. The A-league might be all that's left. I'd try Walsall as one suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 This guy has no luck whatsoever. Too bad. I agree with most of you: It might be time for him to head back to the USL. Better than sitting on a bench game in and game out. Montreal is set with Sutton and I imagine Franks will stay on in Vancouver. What about the Lynx? They had one of the worst goals-against averages last year.Busby is an ex-goalkeeper, maybe he could sign Lars and free up an import spot(Hancock counts as an import , doesn't he?) Does anyone feel he might be a good fit in To? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Norway and Sweden are in pre-season, so he should quit wasting his time riding the pine in England. He has potential, but unless he's going to play regularly he may as well flush it down the toilet. Yes, even the A-League is a viable option at this point. When was the last time Lars actually played first team football for more than a month ? PDL with the Storm ? It's time Yallop let Lars sort himself out and gave Kenny a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Keay Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Alberto7 This guy has no luck whatsoever. Too bad. I agree with most of you: It might be time for him to head back to the USL. Better than sitting on a bench game in and game out. Montreal is set with Sutton and I imagine Franks will stay on in Vancouver. What about the Lynx? They had one of the worst goals-against averages last year.Busby is an ex-goalkeeper, maybe he could sign Lars and free up an import spot(Hancock counts as an import , doesn't he?) Does anyone feel he might be a good fit in To? Hancock is almost certainly gone now... From what I have heard, the goalkeeper spot for the Lynx has already been placed in very capable hands. It would be nice if the club actually announced a signing or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditty Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Winnipeg Fury Norway and Sweden are in pre-season, so he should quit wasting his time riding the pine in England. He has potential, but unless he's going to play regularly he may as well flush it down the toilet. Yes, even the A-League is a viable option at this point. When was the last time Lars actually played first team football for more than a month ? PDL with the Storm ? It's time Yallop let Lars sort himself out and gave Kenny a chance. It's literally been years now since Lars was first choice or at least seeing a few consecutive games. To me, one sad aspect is that his initial couple loan spells from Tottenham (Luton and Gillingham??) seemed positive but both ended in injury, if I recall. At Dundee, he just didn't seem to get it done, though in a very small window of opportunity. I was always convinced that Leicester would bring in more experience when Walker leaves but completely shutting out Lars is a disappointing turn of events. First team football has to be his absolute first priority now. I've always defended his selection based on the alternatives but having a first choice national team keeper who has not seen regular first team action in, what, 4 years, is certainly a bit sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditty Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Winnipeg Fury Norway and Sweden are in pre-season, so he should quit wasting his time riding the pine in England. He has potential, but unless he's going to play regularly he may as well flush it down the toilet. Yes, even the A-League is a viable option at this point. When was the last time Lars actually played first team football for more than a month ? PDL with the Storm ? It's time Yallop let Lars sort himself out and gave Kenny a chance. It's literally been years now since Lars was first choice or at least seeing a few consecutive games. To me, one sad aspect is that his initial couple loan spells from Tottenham (Luton and Gillingham??) seemed positive but both ended in injury, if I recall. At Dundee, he just didn't seem to get it done, though in a very small window of opportunity. I was always convinced that Leicester would bring in more experience when Walker leaves but completely shutting out Lars is a disappointing turn of events. First team football has to be his absolute first priority now. I've always defended his selection based on the alternatives but having a first choice national team keeper who has not seen regular first team action in, what, 4 years, is certainly a bit sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Observer Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 I fine the story quite weird considering they just signed him less than a month ago for the remainder of the season in order that he prooves himself. If they plan to let him go at the end of the season so quickly, why did they sign him and let someone else go to do it. Anyway, lets see if a more reputable source than the express confirms it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 It may be weird, but it's certainly not surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Winnipeg Fury When was the last time Lars actually played first team football for more than a month ? PDL with the Storm ? Actually it was in 2002 with the Storm of the A-league just before he signed with Tottenham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Ryan Keay Hancock is almost certainly gone now... From what I have heard, the goalkeeper spot for the Lynx has already been placed in very capable hands. It would be nice if the club actually announced a signing or two. Who is it? Is Zagar back or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnipeg Fury Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Alberto7 Actually it was in 2002 with the Storm of the A-league just before he signed with Tottenham. If I recall correctly, Lars did not play a full season with the Storm that year. Didn't he leave early ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto7 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 quote:Originally posted by Winnipeg Fury If I recall correctly, Lars did not play a full season with the Storm that year. Didn't he leave early ? Yes he left in late July but he had played something like 16 games for the Storm. I saw him play in a 1-0 loss to the Impact on a Sunday after losing 4-2 to the Lynx on the Saturday. He did what he could but the team was simply exhausted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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