I'm looking forward to Ruud taking over, it'll be entertaining!
The guy has confidence and charisma, that might be enough to keep us up. The players know what they have to do.
comment by Foxy Boy (U20186)
posted 1 minute ago
I'm looking forward to Ruud taking over, it'll be entertaining!
The guy has confidence and charisma, that might be enough to keep us up. The players know what they have to do.
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Confidence, charisma, and absolutely no experience at this level with a squad that’s threadbare. Yep seems like a great combination
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Foxy Boy (U20186)
posted 1 minute ago
I'm looking forward to Ruud taking over, it'll be entertaining!
The guy has confidence and charisma, that might be enough to keep us up. The players know what they have to do.
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Confidence, charisma, and absolutely no experience at this level with a squad that’s threadbare. Yep seems like a great combination
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At least he's already got the long face to go with all those defeats you're gonna have
Look I’m not saying it can’t work. I mean the odds are stacked against even the most experienced managers let alone a complete novice at this level.
What I’m saying is - it’s another recklessly stupid gamble at another crucial point in our season. The last gamble failed spectacularly
Could this one work? Well it could. Will it? The evidence and basic logic tells you it’s unlikely to.
His head to head record v your last manager is impressive
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 15 minutes ago
Look I’m not saying it can’t work. I mean the odds are stacked against even the most experienced managers let alone a complete novice at this level.
What I’m saying is - it’s another recklessly stupid gamble at another crucial point in our season. The last gamble failed spectacularly
Could this one work? Well it could. Will it? The evidence and basic logic tells you it’s unlikely to.
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You’re probably right 98, but having said that, a few of us were saying the same thing about Maresca last year and that didn’t turn out too badly, although it was like watching paint dry for 80 of the 90 minutes!
There’s been a lot said about Corberan, who might have been a good shout, but it’s hard to judge - with seven goalless draws. At least he knows how to defend.
Moyes would have been a reasonable pick but not sure his methods were much better than Cooper’s. Potter was never going to come.
Interesting to note that Top has apparently had a dressing room showdown with the players, which shows a bit more involvement from him, which hasn’t been that obvious in recent months. The suggestion is that Rudkin was the driving force behind the Cooper appointment and that Top wasn’t totally convinced.
I do expect though that if Van Nistelrooy is appointed, the team will be fully committed with him.
The players will respect him, that's a great place to start
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 40 minutes ago
Look I’m not saying it can’t work. I mean the odds are stacked against even the most experienced managers let alone a complete novice at this level.
What I’m saying is - it’s another recklessly stupid gamble at another crucial point in our season. The last gamble failed spectacularly
Could this one work? Well it could. Will it? The evidence and basic logic tells you it’s unlikely to.
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I'm not sure why Moyes isn't first pick. This seems like another reckless gamble; the last one paid off to a point, will this one?
comment by Foxy Boy (U20186)
posted 12 minutes ago
The players will respect him, that's a great place to start
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You need a hell of a lot more than that as a manager at this level
comment by Foxy Boy (U20186)
posted 10 minutes ago
The players will respect him, that's a great place to start
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I'm desperately scrabbling round for some positives for the appointment of RVN, this is one. That might mean that it might make the difference in some players coming to the club or not. Another would be that he may have better connections that might get us some good players. Set that against virtually no managerial experience, almost nothing in the EPL and certainly nothing whatsoever with any club struggling to stay in the league and it looks like a dubious decision to say the least. Hopefully 98 and I are completely wrong and we'll stay up.
It's definitely a big risk but, honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to it. I don't know a great deal about his managerial record or style of play, but he looks the real deal and has an aura about him - something that I think can sometimes go along way with fans and players.
But let's face it, there is no 'safe option' for us, in that we have a fairly weak squad with limited resources on the back of a poor transfer window. There's no guarantee that a Moyes or Potter would keep us up, so a 'high risk, high reward' appointment could end up playing dividends. You can certainly imagine the likes of Vardy, Winks and co being on board with this, which feels like it's important for this group after their love affair with Enzo.
Ultimately though, I am just relieved that Steve Cooper is no longer our manager. Perhaps that is blinding me but, after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Regardless, In Ruud We Trust (TBC?)
comment by Foxello - "a miserable Rodgers obsessed weirdo" (U6985)
posted 20 minutes ago
It's definitely a big risk but, honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to it. I don't know a great deal about his managerial record or style of play, but he looks the real deal and has an aura about him - something that I think can sometimes go along way with fans and players.
But let's face it, there is no 'safe option' for us, in that we have a fairly weak squad with limited resources on the back of a poor transfer window. There's no guarantee that a Moyes or Potter would keep us up, so a 'high risk, high reward' appointment could end up playing dividends. You can certainly imagine the likes of Vardy, Winks and co being on board with this, which feels like it's important for this group after their love affair with Enzo.
Ultimately though, I am just relieved that Steve Cooper is no longer our manager. Perhaps that is blinding me but, after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Regardless, In Ruud We Trust (TBC?)
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Moyes would be as safe an option as possible; a tried and trusted manager who would make us really difficult to beat and give us the best chance by far of staying up. RVN is an insane choice, looking more towards establishing us as a competitive and attractive side, but without the requisite players; I'm just hoping against hope that I'm as wrong on this one as I was with Enzo - but we're in the EPL with a poor squad instead of in the Championship with a brilliant one!
Ruud is very impressive, only a short stint with us but definately had the respect of the players
comment by Nuneaton_fox (U7936)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by Foxello - "a miserable Rodgers obsessed weirdo" (U6985)
posted 20 minutes ago
It's definitely a big risk but, honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to it. I don't know a great deal about his managerial record or style of play, but he looks the real deal and has an aura about him - something that I think can sometimes go along way with fans and players.
But let's face it, there is no 'safe option' for us, in that we have a fairly weak squad with limited resources on the back of a poor transfer window. There's no guarantee that a Moyes or Potter would keep us up, so a 'high risk, high reward' appointment could end up playing dividends. You can certainly imagine the likes of Vardy, Winks and co being on board with this, which feels like it's important for this group after their love affair with Enzo.
Ultimately though, I am just relieved that Steve Cooper is no longer our manager. Perhaps that is blinding me but, after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Regardless, In Ruud We Trust (TBC?)
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Moyes would be as safe an option as possible; a tried and trusted manager who would make us really difficult to beat and give us the best chance by far of staying up. RVN is an insane choice, looking more towards establishing us as a competitive and attractive side, but without the requisite players; I'm just hoping against hope that I'm as wrong on this one as I was with Enzo - but we're in the EPL with a poor squad instead of in the Championship with a brilliant one!
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Moyes don’t wish upon yourself like a plague
Not sure he’ll make it to February if I’m honest. I can absolutely see this club going through 3 managers in one season - no question.
Time for another “faith in our owners” article from Mersey I reckon
Did well in his one season with PSV didn't he? Won a good chunk of his games.
comment by Foxello - "a miserable Rodgers obsessed weirdo" (U6985)
posted 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
It's definitely a big risk but, honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to it. I don't know a great deal about his managerial record or style of play, but he looks the real deal and has an aura about him - something that I think can sometimes go along way with fans and players.
But let's face it, there is no 'safe option' for us, in that we have a fairly weak squad with limited resources on the back of a poor transfer window. There's no guarantee that a Moyes or Potter would keep us up, so a 'high risk, high reward' appointment could end up playing dividends. You can certainly imagine the likes of Vardy, Winks and co being on board with this, which feels like it's important for this group after their love affair with Enzo.
Ultimately though, I am just relieved that Steve Cooper is no longer our manager. Perhaps that is blinding me but, after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Regardless, In Ruud We Trust (TBC?)
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…..after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Fantastic analogy Foxello! Love it.
comment by Nuneaton_fox (U7936)
posted 47 minutes ago
comment by Foxello - "a miserable Rodgers obsessed weirdo" (U6985)
posted 20 minutes ago
It's definitely a big risk but, honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to it. I don't know a great deal about his managerial record or style of play, but he looks the real deal and has an aura about him - something that I think can sometimes go along way with fans and players.
But let's face it, there is no 'safe option' for us, in that we have a fairly weak squad with limited resources on the back of a poor transfer window. There's no guarantee that a Moyes or Potter would keep us up, so a 'high risk, high reward' appointment could end up playing dividends. You can certainly imagine the likes of Vardy, Winks and co being on board with this, which feels like it's important for this group after their love affair with Enzo.
Ultimately though, I am just relieved that Steve Cooper is no longer our manager. Perhaps that is blinding me but, after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Regardless, In Ruud We Trust (TBC?)
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Moyes would be as safe an option as possible; a tried and trusted manager who would make us really difficult to beat and give us the best chance by far of staying up. RVN is an insane choice, looking more towards establishing us as a competitive and attractive side, but without the requisite players; I'm just hoping against hope that I'm as wrong on this one as I was with Enzo - but we're in the EPL with a poor squad instead of in the Championship with a brilliant one!
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Jonny Evans holds him in high regard apparently and is quoted as saying he is “obsessive about defensive structure”. Well that will be a good start. His appointment also promises an attacking, entertaining brand of football, although whether he will be able to do that with the current players at his disposal is questionable. I don’t doubt, however, that he will have the complete respect of the players initially. I am also pretty sure he will have money to spend in January and that possible signings might be more amenable to joining us with him in charge.
However, as most of you have said, it remains to be seen, but it has to be an upgrade on Steve Cooper.
Ok. I’m reading the comments. I’m starting to feel slightly better about this…..keep going guys, positive comments only 😂
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 43 minutes ago
Ok. I’m reading the comments. I’m starting to feel slightly better about this…..keep going guys, positive comments only 😂
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😂😂😂 Glass approaching half full 98?
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posted 7 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 43 minutes ago
Ok. I’m reading the comments. I’m starting to feel slightly better about this…..keep going guys, positive comments only 😂
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😂😂😂 Glass approaching half full 98?
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Absolutely Warwick! I reckon we can have a decent go at top 6 this season - European qualification should be the minimum now 😂
Basically the way I look at it is this.
The neutrals seem pretty much perplexed by it - which tells you something
The Leicester fans are still relieved to see the back of Cooper so they’re mainly pretty happy with whoever
I think we’re going down - but we likely to go down in style. And that’s better than going down with a whimper of course - but ultimately going down again is the one thing this club can’t afford to happen
comment by old warwick fox (U11640)
posted 9 hours, 37 minutes ago
.........................However, as most of you have said, it remains to be seen, but it has to be an upgrade on Steve Cooper.
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Is it? It could easily be a total disaster with someone coming in who has little managerial experience and zero, yes absolutely zero, experience in facing the situation that an LCFC manager now finds themselves in; trying to stay in the EPL with a poor squad, key players injured, an ageing star striker who is struggling to stay fit, a useless DoF, an owner who apparently may have fired the last manager because he didn't like his whining about officials, possible lack of money to strengthen the squad in January and still a potential points deduction!
Fantastic players don't always make fantastic managers, in fact they regularly turn out to be pants at the job. RVN has quite a high bar to hit too to make sense of your comment OWF; as when Cooper was fired after nearly a third of the season gone we are 16th, clear of the relegation spots - he was actually on track to achieving what must be the key target for this season, to somehow stay in this league.
Unfortunately, if this is the wrong appointment, then the next one is likely to be a desperate one of the Dean Smith variety. That is why I'm concerned about it so much.
I haven't heard why Moyes isn't in the frame either?
Naturally I really hope all the glass half full people are right and I'm wrong!
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
comment by old warwick fox (U11640)
posted 7 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 43 minutes ago
Ok. I’m reading the comments. I’m starting to feel slightly better about this…..keep going guys, positive comments only 😂
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😂😂😂 Glass approaching half full 98?
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Absolutely Warwick! I reckon we can have a decent go at top 6 this season - European qualification should be the minimum now 😂
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Apologies for my other posting, I really hope I'm wrong with all the negativity.
To balance that a bit RVN was a fantastic player, he will hopefully be able to use his contracts to get some reinforcements in January and his stature in the game demands respect and may well result in better players wanting to join us. He has a decent record so far in his managerial career. I can't deny that it will be great to see him on the touchline for us.
There, that's about as positive as I can get at the moment
comment by Nuneaton_fox (U7936)
posted 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
comment by old warwick fox (U11640)
posted 7 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 43 minutes ago
Ok. I’m reading the comments. I’m starting to feel slightly better about this…..keep going guys, positive comments only 😂
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😂😂😂 Glass approaching half full 98?
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Absolutely Warwick! I reckon we can have a decent go at top 6 this season - European qualification should be the minimum now 😂
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Apologies for my other posting, I really hope I'm wrong with all the negativity.
To balance that a bit RVN was a fantastic player, he will hopefully be able to use his contracts to get some reinforcements in January and his stature in the game demands respect and may well result in better players wanting to join us. He has a decent record so far in his managerial career. I can't deny that it will be great to see him on the touchline for us.
There, that's about as positive as I can get at the moment
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You’ve no need to apologise Nuneaton, you make several valid points. One thing i would highlight though is our slightly false position in 16th place, on the back of two wins and four draws.
Of the two wins, the first against Bournemouth was a gift from the gods - how they didn’t score 5 against us beggars belief. And we needed a very late winner against a poor Southampton side after being 2-0 down. Amongst the draws, we should have beaten Everton if we’d turned up and were robbed at Crystal Palace. Spurs should have been 4-0 up by half time in the opener.
I’ve no doubt that if we’d retained Cooper, relegation was pretty much assured. I’m not sure it’s correct to say he had lost the dressing room; more probably he had failed to win most of them over to start with. And if you add the reported fall outs with Winks, Choudhury and more notably Vestergaard (banished from the first team training reportedly), it’s easy to see why.
Anyway, good to note you’re feeling some positivity!
Keep smiling 😊😊😊🦊🦊
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posted on 27/11/24
I'm looking forward to Ruud taking over, it'll be entertaining!
The guy has confidence and charisma, that might be enough to keep us up. The players know what they have to do.
posted on 27/11/24
comment by Foxy Boy (U20186)
posted 1 minute ago
I'm looking forward to Ruud taking over, it'll be entertaining!
The guy has confidence and charisma, that might be enough to keep us up. The players know what they have to do.
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Confidence, charisma, and absolutely no experience at this level with a squad that’s threadbare. Yep seems like a great combination
posted on 27/11/24
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Foxy Boy (U20186)
posted 1 minute ago
I'm looking forward to Ruud taking over, it'll be entertaining!
The guy has confidence and charisma, that might be enough to keep us up. The players know what they have to do.
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Confidence, charisma, and absolutely no experience at this level with a squad that’s threadbare. Yep seems like a great combination
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At least he's already got the long face to go with all those defeats you're gonna have
posted on 27/11/24
Look I’m not saying it can’t work. I mean the odds are stacked against even the most experienced managers let alone a complete novice at this level.
What I’m saying is - it’s another recklessly stupid gamble at another crucial point in our season. The last gamble failed spectacularly
Could this one work? Well it could. Will it? The evidence and basic logic tells you it’s unlikely to.
posted on 27/11/24
His head to head record v your last manager is impressive
posted on 27/11/24
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 15 minutes ago
Look I’m not saying it can’t work. I mean the odds are stacked against even the most experienced managers let alone a complete novice at this level.
What I’m saying is - it’s another recklessly stupid gamble at another crucial point in our season. The last gamble failed spectacularly
Could this one work? Well it could. Will it? The evidence and basic logic tells you it’s unlikely to.
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You’re probably right 98, but having said that, a few of us were saying the same thing about Maresca last year and that didn’t turn out too badly, although it was like watching paint dry for 80 of the 90 minutes!
There’s been a lot said about Corberan, who might have been a good shout, but it’s hard to judge - with seven goalless draws. At least he knows how to defend.
Moyes would have been a reasonable pick but not sure his methods were much better than Cooper’s. Potter was never going to come.
Interesting to note that Top has apparently had a dressing room showdown with the players, which shows a bit more involvement from him, which hasn’t been that obvious in recent months. The suggestion is that Rudkin was the driving force behind the Cooper appointment and that Top wasn’t totally convinced.
I do expect though that if Van Nistelrooy is appointed, the team will be fully committed with him.
posted on 27/11/24
The players will respect him, that's a great place to start
posted on 27/11/24
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 40 minutes ago
Look I’m not saying it can’t work. I mean the odds are stacked against even the most experienced managers let alone a complete novice at this level.
What I’m saying is - it’s another recklessly stupid gamble at another crucial point in our season. The last gamble failed spectacularly
Could this one work? Well it could. Will it? The evidence and basic logic tells you it’s unlikely to.
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I'm not sure why Moyes isn't first pick. This seems like another reckless gamble; the last one paid off to a point, will this one?
posted on 27/11/24
comment by Foxy Boy (U20186)
posted 12 minutes ago
The players will respect him, that's a great place to start
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You need a hell of a lot more than that as a manager at this level
posted on 27/11/24
comment by Foxy Boy (U20186)
posted 10 minutes ago
The players will respect him, that's a great place to start
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I'm desperately scrabbling round for some positives for the appointment of RVN, this is one. That might mean that it might make the difference in some players coming to the club or not. Another would be that he may have better connections that might get us some good players. Set that against virtually no managerial experience, almost nothing in the EPL and certainly nothing whatsoever with any club struggling to stay in the league and it looks like a dubious decision to say the least. Hopefully 98 and I are completely wrong and we'll stay up.
posted on 27/11/24
It's definitely a big risk but, honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to it. I don't know a great deal about his managerial record or style of play, but he looks the real deal and has an aura about him - something that I think can sometimes go along way with fans and players.
But let's face it, there is no 'safe option' for us, in that we have a fairly weak squad with limited resources on the back of a poor transfer window. There's no guarantee that a Moyes or Potter would keep us up, so a 'high risk, high reward' appointment could end up playing dividends. You can certainly imagine the likes of Vardy, Winks and co being on board with this, which feels like it's important for this group after their love affair with Enzo.
Ultimately though, I am just relieved that Steve Cooper is no longer our manager. Perhaps that is blinding me but, after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Regardless, In Ruud We Trust (TBC?)
posted on 27/11/24
comment by Foxello - "a miserable Rodgers obsessed weirdo" (U6985)
posted 20 minutes ago
It's definitely a big risk but, honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to it. I don't know a great deal about his managerial record or style of play, but he looks the real deal and has an aura about him - something that I think can sometimes go along way with fans and players.
But let's face it, there is no 'safe option' for us, in that we have a fairly weak squad with limited resources on the back of a poor transfer window. There's no guarantee that a Moyes or Potter would keep us up, so a 'high risk, high reward' appointment could end up playing dividends. You can certainly imagine the likes of Vardy, Winks and co being on board with this, which feels like it's important for this group after their love affair with Enzo.
Ultimately though, I am just relieved that Steve Cooper is no longer our manager. Perhaps that is blinding me but, after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Regardless, In Ruud We Trust (TBC?)
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Moyes would be as safe an option as possible; a tried and trusted manager who would make us really difficult to beat and give us the best chance by far of staying up. RVN is an insane choice, looking more towards establishing us as a competitive and attractive side, but without the requisite players; I'm just hoping against hope that I'm as wrong on this one as I was with Enzo - but we're in the EPL with a poor squad instead of in the Championship with a brilliant one!
posted on 27/11/24
Ruud is very impressive, only a short stint with us but definately had the respect of the players
posted on 27/11/24
comment by Nuneaton_fox (U7936)
posted 32 seconds ago
comment by Foxello - "a miserable Rodgers obsessed weirdo" (U6985)
posted 20 minutes ago
It's definitely a big risk but, honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to it. I don't know a great deal about his managerial record or style of play, but he looks the real deal and has an aura about him - something that I think can sometimes go along way with fans and players.
But let's face it, there is no 'safe option' for us, in that we have a fairly weak squad with limited resources on the back of a poor transfer window. There's no guarantee that a Moyes or Potter would keep us up, so a 'high risk, high reward' appointment could end up playing dividends. You can certainly imagine the likes of Vardy, Winks and co being on board with this, which feels like it's important for this group after their love affair with Enzo.
Ultimately though, I am just relieved that Steve Cooper is no longer our manager. Perhaps that is blinding me but, after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Regardless, In Ruud We Trust (TBC?)
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Moyes would be as safe an option as possible; a tried and trusted manager who would make us really difficult to beat and give us the best chance by far of staying up. RVN is an insane choice, looking more towards establishing us as a competitive and attractive side, but without the requisite players; I'm just hoping against hope that I'm as wrong on this one as I was with Enzo - but we're in the EPL with a poor squad instead of in the Championship with a brilliant one!
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Moyes don’t wish upon yourself like a plague
posted on 27/11/24
Not sure he’ll make it to February if I’m honest. I can absolutely see this club going through 3 managers in one season - no question.
Time for another “faith in our owners” article from Mersey I reckon
posted on 27/11/24
Did well in his one season with PSV didn't he? Won a good chunk of his games.
posted on 27/11/24
comment by Foxello - "a miserable Rodgers obsessed weirdo" (U6985)
posted 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
It's definitely a big risk but, honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to it. I don't know a great deal about his managerial record or style of play, but he looks the real deal and has an aura about him - something that I think can sometimes go along way with fans and players.
But let's face it, there is no 'safe option' for us, in that we have a fairly weak squad with limited resources on the back of a poor transfer window. There's no guarantee that a Moyes or Potter would keep us up, so a 'high risk, high reward' appointment could end up playing dividends. You can certainly imagine the likes of Vardy, Winks and co being on board with this, which feels like it's important for this group after their love affair with Enzo.
Ultimately though, I am just relieved that Steve Cooper is no longer our manager. Perhaps that is blinding me but, after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Regardless, In Ruud We Trust (TBC?)
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…..after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Fantastic analogy Foxello! Love it.
posted on 27/11/24
comment by Nuneaton_fox (U7936)
posted 47 minutes ago
comment by Foxello - "a miserable Rodgers obsessed weirdo" (U6985)
posted 20 minutes ago
It's definitely a big risk but, honestly, I'm kinda looking forward to it. I don't know a great deal about his managerial record or style of play, but he looks the real deal and has an aura about him - something that I think can sometimes go along way with fans and players.
But let's face it, there is no 'safe option' for us, in that we have a fairly weak squad with limited resources on the back of a poor transfer window. There's no guarantee that a Moyes or Potter would keep us up, so a 'high risk, high reward' appointment could end up playing dividends. You can certainly imagine the likes of Vardy, Winks and co being on board with this, which feels like it's important for this group after their love affair with Enzo.
Ultimately though, I am just relieved that Steve Cooper is no longer our manager. Perhaps that is blinding me but, after being trapped in the dark for 5 months, even the light of an oncoming train can look like a sunrise.
Regardless, In Ruud We Trust (TBC?)
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Moyes would be as safe an option as possible; a tried and trusted manager who would make us really difficult to beat and give us the best chance by far of staying up. RVN is an insane choice, looking more towards establishing us as a competitive and attractive side, but without the requisite players; I'm just hoping against hope that I'm as wrong on this one as I was with Enzo - but we're in the EPL with a poor squad instead of in the Championship with a brilliant one!
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Jonny Evans holds him in high regard apparently and is quoted as saying he is “obsessive about defensive structure”. Well that will be a good start. His appointment also promises an attacking, entertaining brand of football, although whether he will be able to do that with the current players at his disposal is questionable. I don’t doubt, however, that he will have the complete respect of the players initially. I am also pretty sure he will have money to spend in January and that possible signings might be more amenable to joining us with him in charge.
However, as most of you have said, it remains to be seen, but it has to be an upgrade on Steve Cooper.
posted on 27/11/24
Ok. I’m reading the comments. I’m starting to feel slightly better about this…..keep going guys, positive comments only 😂
posted on 28/11/24
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 43 minutes ago
Ok. I’m reading the comments. I’m starting to feel slightly better about this…..keep going guys, positive comments only 😂
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😂😂😂 Glass approaching half full 98?
posted on 28/11/24
comment by old warwick fox (U11640)
posted 7 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 43 minutes ago
Ok. I’m reading the comments. I’m starting to feel slightly better about this…..keep going guys, positive comments only 😂
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😂😂😂 Glass approaching half full 98?
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Absolutely Warwick! I reckon we can have a decent go at top 6 this season - European qualification should be the minimum now 😂
posted on 28/11/24
Basically the way I look at it is this.
The neutrals seem pretty much perplexed by it - which tells you something
The Leicester fans are still relieved to see the back of Cooper so they’re mainly pretty happy with whoever
I think we’re going down - but we likely to go down in style. And that’s better than going down with a whimper of course - but ultimately going down again is the one thing this club can’t afford to happen
posted on 28/11/24
comment by old warwick fox (U11640)
posted 9 hours, 37 minutes ago
.........................However, as most of you have said, it remains to be seen, but it has to be an upgrade on Steve Cooper.
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Is it? It could easily be a total disaster with someone coming in who has little managerial experience and zero, yes absolutely zero, experience in facing the situation that an LCFC manager now finds themselves in; trying to stay in the EPL with a poor squad, key players injured, an ageing star striker who is struggling to stay fit, a useless DoF, an owner who apparently may have fired the last manager because he didn't like his whining about officials, possible lack of money to strengthen the squad in January and still a potential points deduction!
Fantastic players don't always make fantastic managers, in fact they regularly turn out to be pants at the job. RVN has quite a high bar to hit too to make sense of your comment OWF; as when Cooper was fired after nearly a third of the season gone we are 16th, clear of the relegation spots - he was actually on track to achieving what must be the key target for this season, to somehow stay in this league.
Unfortunately, if this is the wrong appointment, then the next one is likely to be a desperate one of the Dean Smith variety. That is why I'm concerned about it so much.
I haven't heard why Moyes isn't in the frame either?
Naturally I really hope all the glass half full people are right and I'm wrong!
posted on 28/11/24
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
comment by old warwick fox (U11640)
posted 7 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 43 minutes ago
Ok. I’m reading the comments. I’m starting to feel slightly better about this…..keep going guys, positive comments only 😂
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😂😂😂 Glass approaching half full 98?
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Absolutely Warwick! I reckon we can have a decent go at top 6 this season - European qualification should be the minimum now 😂
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Apologies for my other posting, I really hope I'm wrong with all the negativity.
To balance that a bit RVN was a fantastic player, he will hopefully be able to use his contracts to get some reinforcements in January and his stature in the game demands respect and may well result in better players wanting to join us. He has a decent record so far in his managerial career. I can't deny that it will be great to see him on the touchline for us.
There, that's about as positive as I can get at the moment
posted on 28/11/24
comment by Nuneaton_fox (U7936)
posted 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
comment by old warwick fox (U11640)
posted 7 hours, 20 minutes ago
comment by 98 Problems (and promotion ain’t one) (U12353)
posted 43 minutes ago
Ok. I’m reading the comments. I’m starting to feel slightly better about this…..keep going guys, positive comments only 😂
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😂😂😂 Glass approaching half full 98?
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Absolutely Warwick! I reckon we can have a decent go at top 6 this season - European qualification should be the minimum now 😂
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Apologies for my other posting, I really hope I'm wrong with all the negativity.
To balance that a bit RVN was a fantastic player, he will hopefully be able to use his contracts to get some reinforcements in January and his stature in the game demands respect and may well result in better players wanting to join us. He has a decent record so far in his managerial career. I can't deny that it will be great to see him on the touchline for us.
There, that's about as positive as I can get at the moment
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You’ve no need to apologise Nuneaton, you make several valid points. One thing i would highlight though is our slightly false position in 16th place, on the back of two wins and four draws.
Of the two wins, the first against Bournemouth was a gift from the gods - how they didn’t score 5 against us beggars belief. And we needed a very late winner against a poor Southampton side after being 2-0 down. Amongst the draws, we should have beaten Everton if we’d turned up and were robbed at Crystal Palace. Spurs should have been 4-0 up by half time in the opener.
I’ve no doubt that if we’d retained Cooper, relegation was pretty much assured. I’m not sure it’s correct to say he had lost the dressing room; more probably he had failed to win most of them over to start with. And if you add the reported fall outs with Winks, Choudhury and more notably Vestergaard (banished from the first team training reportedly), it’s easy to see why.
Anyway, good to note you’re feeling some positivity!
Keep smiling 😊😊😊🦊🦊
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