Guys in Diguise; Jordan Ayew

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Jordan Ayew is not alone. Many famous star players have joined Leicester, often performed far below their earlier standard at other clubs. Jordan Ayew’s contract is up at the end of the season. His time at Leicester will not be remembered as the best part of his career.

At the age of 34 he looks far past his best. Since arriving at Leicester he has scored 10 goals in 55 league games. To wear the number 9 shirt and score 5 goals in this season, is not enough. This season he has also looked out of form. He does not have the ability to play in the top forward position.

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Guys in Disguise; Radostin Kishishev

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Radostin Kishishev arrived at Leicester late in his career, being soon 33 at the time. He was still playing at international level for Bulgaria, adding 4 more caps to his name while on the books at Leicester.

He never really established himself in the Leicester team and had a number of injury situations at the time, but still kept on going as he made a loan move to Leeds during that period.

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Guys in Disguise; Dave Webb

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Dave Webb was one of several signings made by Frank McLintock. It was McLintock’s only top flight season as manager in football. He took Leicester down to tier two in the 1977/78 season. It was a struggle from day one. Webb himself had a great career behind him, have special success in his years at Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers.

He was 31 years old at the time of his arrival. The opportunity he had to leave and join his former partner in the QPR defense was significant. It should have served as a warning signal.

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