Wesolowski slowly rising
By Peter Theodosiou
Youngster James Wesolowski continues climbing up the English Football ranks despite suffering a few serious injuries that threatened to end his playing career.
Although he has come back from two broken legs, James Wesolowski has had a very productive tenure with Leicester City.
During last seasons campaign the 19-year-old made 14 first team starts, scoring one goal.
Former caretaker boss at Walkers Stadium, Rob Kelly, held huge admiration for the youngster who picked himself up brilliantly.
“He’s got a great mentality and attitude for a young player and can make a name for himself here.”
Leicester City skipper and Socceroos defender Patrick Kisnorbo was also impressed with Wesolowski’s progression especially after his second knee injury.
“I agree he is a player for the future and he is definitely one to look out for.
“He’s had a few tough times but Jimbo’s really risen to the occasion and you will hear a lot about him this season.”
The former Westfields Sports Football Program graduate and Northern Spirit player signed with the Foxes in 2002 after some impressive performances for the reserve team.
He made his first team debut in 2004 against Celtic, though broke his leg in the same game in an ugly challenge against Bobo Balde.
At the beginning of last season, the young Australian star replaced midfield playmaker Joey Gudjonsson who left the club.
Wesolowski’s tough tackling and powerful presence has won him admiration from many Football supporters especially the Leicester fans.
He has represented Australia at the youth level, though he still awaits his first Socceroo Cap.
His representation in the green and gold will certainly be a matter of time if he continues his great progression.
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Tuesday 26th June 2007
Leicester City Extend Wesolowski’s Contract
this week penned a new 4 year deal with English Championship outfit Leicester City.
Promising young Australian midfielder James Wesolowski the 19-year-old has been a huge hit at the Walkers Stadium based club which will see him at Leicester until 2011.
Wesolowski joined the Foxes from former NSL club Northern Spirit in 2002 and progressed through the club’s youth system before cracking a first team spot.
The combative midfielder had a few tough years having suffered two broken legs, but had a decent season this year making 29 appearances for the Foxes’ senior squad.
New Leicester City coach Martin Allen was delighted to have secured the youngster on a long term contract at the club.
“I am chuffed to bits that James has signed a contract extension.
“He has energy and he has enthusiasm. I am really looking forward to working with him and helping him to get in to the full Australian squad,” Allen stated to Leicester’s official website.
The youngster had already been involved in the Socceroos’ set-up having trained with the squad during their last camp in London a couple of months back.
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Tuesday 10th July 2007
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