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9 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

Well the three you're referring to are some of the most likely to have some. You know that as well, just being obtuse for the sake of it. Strange pursuit in my opinion. 

If any poster had any genuine inside knowledge they’d hardly post it on here and why it’s all speculation and rumour.

The only things I believe are posted on the OS - that’s the only way we know that it’s genuine.

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15 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said:

I'm very most not one of the posters with inside info but I'd imagine there's no horrific or nefarious secret reason underpinning this.

Simpson (and Downing) were appointed by the previous regime. Pearson is not only likely to want his own people in but has done so already in getting Fleming in. 

I don't want to criticise Simpson as I've no idea what he's done or not done, or how much Holden or Pearson have listened to his ideas. But it's utterly fair enough for any manager to want their own coaching staff. Good luck to Simpson where he goes next but I'm neither shocked nor horrified by a change being made. 

Completely this.

Once it was confirmed Fleming was not only staying but was being given a position that placed him above Simpson, Downing & Cisse in the hierarchy, it was obvious we had too many coaches & someone would leave.

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10 minutes ago, Lew-T said:

Had a feeling one of the coaches would leave…

 

Too many chefs and all that.

I'd say it's fairly likely Pearson knew early on whether he'd want to work with the existing coaching staff.

Realistically I'd say it's fairly unlikely if a manager would want to keep on the old coaching team if he could so help it. 

I know it's unfair as we don't see their day to day work, but I've never been quite sold on Downing or Simpson. Came across as a bit dour to me and didn't seem like Pearson's sort of people. I get the impression people likes to work with disciplinarian type coaches. Fleming seems more the sort of coach I can imagine Pearson wanting to work with. 

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4 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Completely this.

Once it was confirmed Fleming was not only staying but was being given a position that placed him above Simpson, Downing & Cisse in the hierarchy, it was obvious we had too many coaches & someone would leave.

And…if it was health reasons, they’d (OS) have said so.

I really don’t see why some posters think it’s anything other that Pearson not wanting him. That’s not trying to be ITK, but reality of the situation, hence mutual termination.

Good luck to Simmo btw. 

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2 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said:

 

I know it's unfair as we don't see their day to day work, 

 

I suppose you could say we see the result of their day-to-day work when we see players failing to link with team mates, failing to spot runners, not quite knowing who to mark.

That might sound harsh, but I've not been that impressed with our on-field organisation for a while. Whether that's down to Simpson & Downing I couldn't say, but it is a fact that most teams playing at AG seem better drilled than us. 

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1 minute ago, Davefevs said:

And…if it was health reasons, they’d (OS) have said so.

I really don’t see why some posters think it’s anything other that Pearson not wanting him. That’s not trying to be ITK, but reality of the situation, hence mutual termination.

Good luck to Simmo btw. 

Not necessarily Dave. His cancer issue has been made public but none of us know how successful or unsuccessful his treatment has been. It could be the latter and that type of information would not be disclosed in public.

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1 hour ago, Henry said:

 

 

Any chance of some concrete information?

Concrete information is needed in order to reinforce the announcement and ensure the decision is cemented in place and set in stone. 

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I hope for Paul's sake, that it is not health related?  I don't believe it is.   I have been concerned for a while about the possible levels of coaching       ........at the High Performance Centre  (Misnomer?).  Some of the basic aspects of our play, eg  Passing, tackling, corners (Taken and Defended), positional play, organisation etc, to my eyes, leave a lot to be desired.  The coaching staff have had adequate time to stamp their abilities and education onto the squad, but I have not seen any noticeable improvement in the quality of our performances, and have wondered if the standard of coaching is up to scratch?.  I am well aware that I have no means or access to the coaching that takes place, apart from what i see on the pitch, but i would think there is plenty of room for improvement?

I would hope that a coach of a higher quality could be recruited, which would hopefully motivate and improve the squad.  It will be interesting to see if Nige has someone in mind?

PS.  It made me laugh that Andy Weimann made the point at the Hen & Chicken, that our players have run more distance during games than the opposition, as if this was a good thing?  It might mean they are fit Andy......but also, that we are constantly chasing the  other team to try to get the ball back? 

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2 minutes ago, maxjak said:

I hope for Paul's sake, that it is not health related?  I don't believe it is.   I have been concerned for a while about the possible levels of coaching       ........at the High Performance Centre  (Misnomer?).  Some of the basic aspects of our play, eg  Passing, tackling, corners (Taken and Defended), positional play, organisation etc, to my eyes, leave a lot to be desired.  The coaching staff have had adequate time to stamp their abilities and education onto the squad, but I have not seen any noticeable improvement in the quality of our performances, and have wondered if the standard of coaching is up to scratch?.  I am well aware that I have no means or access to the coaching that takes place, apart from what i see on the pitch, but i would think there is plenty of room for improvement?

I would hope that a coach of a higher quality could be recruited, which would hopefully motivate and improve the squad.  It will be interesting to see if Nige has someone in mind?

PS.  It made me laugh that Andy Weimann made the point at the Hen & Chicken, that our players have run more distance during games than the opposition, as if this was a good thing?  It might mean they are fit Andy......but also, that we are constantly chasing the  other team to try to get the ball back? 

This.

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3 minutes ago, maxjak said:

I hope for Paul's sake, that it is not health related?  I don't believe it is.   I have been concerned for a while about the possible levels of coaching       ........at the High Performance Centre  (Misnomer?).  Some of the basic aspects of our play, eg  Passing, tackling, corners (Taken and Defended), positional play, organisation etc, to my eyes, leave a lot to be desired.  The coaching staff have had adequate time to stamp their abilities and education onto the squad, but I have not seen any noticeable improvement in the quality of our performances, and have wondered if the standard of coaching is up to scratch?.  I am well aware that I have no means or access to the coaching that takes place, apart from what i see on the pitch, but i would think there is plenty of room for improvement?

I would hope that a coach of a higher quality could be recruited, which would hopefully motivate and improve the squad.  It will be interesting to see if Nige has someone in mind?

PS.  It made me laugh that Andy Weimann made the point at the Hen & Chicken, that our players have run more distance during games than the opposition, as if this was a good thing?  It might mean they are fit Andy......but also, that we are constantly chasing the  other team to try to get the ball back? 

In my corporate working days, had a boss who constantly told us that what was more important than working harder, was working smarter. 

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5 minutes ago, JonDolman said:

Hope he finds a new job and he is well. Seems like a good guy, speaks well and with a lot of enthusiasm in his interviews.

Was impressed with that England under 20s team Simpson managed that won the world cup. Think I watched every game. Had them playing good stuff.

Always seemed a bit of a weird one bringing him in if the reason was he was proven at England youth levels. He did have a lot of quality there to pick from and it's not really anything like championship football or the job of a coach or assistant manager at championship level.

It's a shame there was never any chance of us bringing in Shakespeare.

I remember @Ostrich making a comment that there is a general feeling among Leicester fans that Nige can't do it without Shakespeare. 

I hope that isn't true. I wonder if we bring in another coach, probably not unless Downing goes as well.

I think there might be something in the "Batman no good without Robin" thoughts

Wouldn't be surprised if Shakespeare arrives in some capacity and others leave (Downing and Cisse)

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2 minutes ago, JonDolman said:

Hope he finds a new job and he is well. Seems like a good guy, speaks well and with a lot of enthusiasm in his interviews.

Was impressed with that England under 20s team Simpson managed that won the world cup. Think I watched every game. Had them playing good stuff.

Always seemed a bit of a weird one bringing him in if the reason was he was proven at England youth levels. He did have a lot of quality there to pick from and it's not really anything like championship football or the job of a coach or assistant manager at championship level.

It's a shame there was never any chance of us bringing in Shakespeare.

I remember @Ostrich making a comment that there is a general feeling among Leicester fans that Nige can't do it without Shakespeare. 

I hope that isn't true. I wonder if we bring in another coach, probably not unless Downing goes as well.

As Nige isn't really a "hands on" coaching type of manager, the role of Senior Coach with the club is surely of paramount importance?  I would like to see a quality defensive specialist coach (Ex-top grade player) and a also a specialised coach for the attack.  I do not know if we have the ability and financial wherewithal to achieve this, but as i believe we do have   the necessary talent at the club, the correct appointments could be crucial in getting the very best out of the squad.

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3 minutes ago, VT05763 said:

I think there might be something in the "Batman no good without Robin" thoughts

Wouldn't be surprised if Shakespeare arrives in some capacity and others leave (Downing and Cisse)

 

I can't see him leaving a job as AM at the premier league club that he supported as a boy, to come here.  

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8 minutes ago, JonDolman said:

I remember @Ostrich making a comment that there is a general feeling among Leicester fans that Nige can't do it without Shakespeare. 

Yes. Certainly an acknowledgement that Pearson, Shakespeare, Walsh were a team and even those that love Nige would say it was just him.

Idk how fair it is to say he can’t do it without them, he didn’t have him at Carlisle or Southampton but they were just short-term rescue jobs. Shakespeare has the benefit of continuing into Ranieri’s time which makes it look even more like he was the glue that held it together. It seems he was more the day-to-day coach and bridge between squad and manager

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