Major Isewater Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, Flint says No said: Just been sacked from Leicester Job for Co... no , sorry . From the outside it seemed a strange decision but it paid off . What is it now ? Foxes refusing to realise that their amazing season was just ' the perfect storm ' . I assume they'll go for another name now .
Ska Junkie Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Dingy dang dingy dong! Get him back, at least he was entertaining.
Spoons Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 They sacked Claudio raneri after not winning for 58 days and he won the league... Shakespeare lasted 59 days without winning. So at least there consistent . Sneeky £5 on Nigel Pearson who has just started working for Leicesters owners in Belgium.
ScottishRed Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Worth a few quid on Nigel Pearson - I noticed he was appointed manager of a Belgian club that is owned by the same company, only last week!
myol'man Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Lineker speaks; Craig Shakespeare sacked by Leicester. Bring back Claudio.
Tipps69 Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 They seem to of gone all Billy Big Bollocks since winning the Premier League, they won it on a considerable shoestring & then started spending £20m+ on various signings & it got them nowhere, just shows that money doesn’t buy you everything!
EmersonsRed Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, Spoons said: They sacked Claudio raneri after not winning for 58 days and he won the league... Shakespeare lasted 59 days without winning. So at least there consistent . Sneeky £5 on Nigel Pearson who has just started working for Leicesters owners in Belgium. Surely a charity donation would've been better...
Ska Junkie Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Just now, Ashtonwurzel said: Allardyce - IMO. There's nobody that immediately springs to mind for this job TBH. Considering Pearson quit because his lad was sacked, I can't see him going back so who? Would Allardyce take it? I thought he was gonna retire?
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Obviously, the correct answer was "not to be".
downendcity Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Obviously, the correct answer was "not to be". Before he was sacked , he walked into the board room and said "is that dagger I see before me".
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, downendcity said: Before he was sacked , he walked into the board room and said "is that dagger I see before me". Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more.
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Infamy, infamy, they`ve all got it infamy.
Midred Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Infamy, infamy, they`ve all got it infamy. Upstart crow's first draft?
slartibartfast Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Delusional club.........just one of the bottom third along with Stoke WBA et al !
Rocky Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 30 minutes ago, Spoons said: They sacked Claudio raneri after not winning for 58 days and he won the league... Shakespeare lasted 59 days without winning. So at least there consistent . Sneeky £5 on Nigel Pearson who has just started working for Leicesters owners in Belgium. Take that £5 screw it up and throw it out the window. Same result if you put that bet on ;-)
WSMRobin Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 23 minutes ago, BobBobSuperBob said: Player Power takes another casualty Didn't they stop playing for Claudio cos they wanted Shakespeare in? Fickle bunch those Leicester players
Guest Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 26 minutes ago, Ashtonwurzel said: Allardyce - IMO. won't take another domestic job
Davefevs Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Johnson? Ok, i’m half joking, but he’s had so much attention recently.
Lrrr Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 10 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Johnson? Ok, i’m half joking, but he’s had so much attention recently. Bit of a step up for Gary
EnderMB Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 48 minutes ago, Tipps69 said: They seem to of gone all Billy Big Bollocks since winning the Premier League, they won it on a considerable shoestring & then started spending £20m+ on various signings & it got them nowhere, just shows that money doesn’t buy you everything! I suppose in hindsight, it would've been sensible for them to sell up after losing Kante, instead of trying to retain talent while losing one of your main players. They could've sold Mahrez, Vardy, Drinkwater, and Kante for about a combined £100m, and built an entirely new team. With £100m, I reckon a manager with the quality of Ranieri could've built a team that would've done better than 12th.
reddogkev Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 It must be tough being Leicester, I mean, what is there next for them? They'll never reach the same heights of 2 years ago, so what else is there for them to aspire to? It's kind of like completing the world's greatest computer game and then being forced to play it again, but knowing you'll never top your previous high score. Almost begs the question - what's the point?
Major Isewater Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 35 minutes ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. Sheer poetry Rudolf, I bet Shakespeare would have been happy to have written that.
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Major Isewater said: Sheer poetry Rudolf, I bet Shakespeare would have been happy to have written that. Well Craig would have been.
Guest Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, reddogkev said: It must be tough being Leicester, I mean, what is there next for them? They'll never reach the same heights of 2 years ago, so what else is there for them to aspire to? It's kind of like completing the world's greatest computer game and then being forced to play it again, but knowing you'll never top your previous high score. Almost begs the question - what's the point? What’s the point of living if I am going to die anyway?
Midlands Robin Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 No surprise at all to read this. I thought it was a silly appointment at the time and more due to behind the scenes goings on than anything else.
richwwtk Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Seems very harsh, when you consider the only teams they have lost to this season are Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Davefevs Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 11 minutes ago, Midlands Robin said: No surprise at all to read this. I thought it was a silly appointment at the time and more due to behind the scenes goings on than anything else. Agree...was never gonna last. Not sure what the stats are, but when appointing from within (following a sacking), there seems to be a sudden improvement, the a tail away. It’s like good-cop slowly becomes bad cop, and you’re back to square one. All you do is prolong the decision to change what was wrong. Think it might be different when appointing from within when your manager goes on to something better and you’re doing well, I.e. don’t fix what isn’t broken. No idea who will be on the radar.
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 29 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Sheer poetry Rudolf, I bet Shakespeare would have been happy to have written that. You will, Will, you will.
Lrrr Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 29 minutes ago, EnderMB said: I suppose in hindsight, it would've been sensible for them to sell up after losing Kante, instead of trying to retain talent while losing one of your main players. They could've sold Mahrez, Vardy, Drinkwater, and Kante for about a combined £100m, and built an entirely new team. With £100m, I reckon a manager with the quality of Ranieri could've built a team that would've done better than 12th. Reckon they could have easily got more than that, Kante was £32m, Mahrez probably could have gone for £35m, Vardy's release fee was supposedly around £20m and Drinkwater was sold for £35m so you're looking at £122m at least.
BigTone Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 6 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: You will, Will, you will. I need to get one drawn up
Port Said Red Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 I think the guy has got his comeuppance, I see him as "Little Finger" in GOT. He got shafted too. OOOPS plot spoiler
BigTone Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 34 minutes ago, Greatgraham said: What’s the point of living if I am going to die anyway? Exactly. Saw a Doctor once who said "If you're not careful you will die" to which I responded "No shit Sherlock, did you study for 6 years to work that one out ?"
Tipps69 Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 23 minutes ago, EnderMB said: I suppose in hindsight, it would've been sensible for them to sell up after losing Kante, instead of trying to retain talent while losing one of your main players. They could've sold Mahrez, Vardy, Drinkwater, and Kante for about a combined £100m, and built an entirely new team. With £100m, I reckon a manager with the quality of Ranieri could've built a team that would've done better than 12th. They didn’t have to sell any of them unless they really couldn’t keep them, my point was more the case that they signed the majority of that Premier League winning team / squad for relatively small fees but once they had won it, they started signing players for ridiculous fees (for a club of Leicester’s stature) Slimani for nearly £30m, Ndidi for about £20m, McGuire for about £15m & a fair few players for large fees who just haven’t cut it since signing for them, plus when you factor in the extortionate wages that would of needed to be paid out plus the extra on wages to keep Vardy, Schmeichel, Mahrez, Gray, Morgan etc, Mahrez constantly wanting out would of been unsettling for everyone at the club & since they’ve all pocketed these nice new contracts, they’ve hardly deserved any of the financial rewards they got. Could this cause long term damage to the club? Maybe to soon to know for definite but it could definitely cause them an issue or ten! The owners have got what they wanted, Premier League success & a tilt at The Champions League, realistically what’s left in it for them? I’d suggest not a lot unless they are willing to throw bucket loads of money at it but they are just as likely to walk away now that they have achieved their likely ambition & where will that leave Leicester? Especially if they get relegated anytime soon (which isn’t beyond the realms of possibility). Could this be the first sign of foreign investors getting what they wanted & then getting out because there is nothing left in it for them apart from a potential huge financial loss?!? I hope I’m wrong.
steveybadger Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 A most predictable sacking - as soon as his bounce finished it was only a matter of time......
RidgeRed Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Out, out, brief candle! Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. I think I know him. Kilkenny?
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, Tipps69 said: They didn’t have to sell any of them unless they really couldn’t keep them, my point was more the case that they signed the majority of that Premier League winning team / squad for relatively small fees but once they had won it, they started signing players for ridiculous fees (for a club of Leicester’s stature) Slimani for nearly £30m, Ndidi for about £20m, McGuire for about £15m & a fair few players for large fees who just haven’t cut it since signing for them, plus when you factor in the extortionate wages that would of needed to be paid out plus the extra on wages to keep Vardy, Schmeichel, Mahrez, Gray, Morgan etc, Mahrez constantly wanting out would of been unsettling for everyone at the club & since they’ve all pocketed these nice new contracts, they’ve hardly deserved any of the financial rewards they got. Could this cause long term damage to the club? Maybe too soon to know for definite but it could definitely cause them an issue or ten! The owners have got what they wanted, Premier League success & a tilt at The Champions League, realistically what’s left in it for them? I’d suggest not a lot unless they are willing to throw bucket loads of money at it but they are just as likely to walk away now that they have achieved their likely ambition & where will that leave Leicester? Especially if they get relegated anytime soon (which isn’t beyond the realms of possibility). Could this be the first sign of foreign investors getting what they wanted & then getting out because there is nothing left in it for them apart from a potential huge financial loss?!? I hope I’m wrong. With apologies for my pedantic highlights, I share your views entirely, especially in hoping that the foreign investors get their fingers (and other parts) burnt. I hope Inca continues to provide you comfort.
Tipps69 Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 4 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: With apologies for my pedantic highlights, I share your views entirely, especially in hoping that the foreign investors get their fingers (and other parts) burnt. I hope Inca continues to provide you comfort. Cheers, that’ll teach me to try write stuff out while having the hound decide it’s playtime.
Sweeneys Penalties Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Ashtonwurzel said: Allardyce - IMO. very good shout
Phileas Fogg Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: There's nobody that immediately springs to mind for this job TBH. Considering Pearson quit because his lad was sacked, I can't see him going back so who? Would Allardyce take it? I thought he was gonna retire? Dyche would be an interesting appointment. They could probably double his wages.
Ska Junkie Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Phileas Fogg said: Dyche would be an interesting appointment. They could probably double his wages. Would he leave Burnley though? He's well sorted there. Tuchel might be an option, ex Dortmund and German coaches seem to be popular at the mo, he's also available.
PHILINFRANCE Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Tipps69 said: Cheers, that’ll teach me to try write stuff out while having the hound decide it’s playtime. Perhaps this is not on the correct forum, but some thirty years ago I came in to very close and regular contact with a Rottweiler puppy. For the first year/18 months of her life I would stroke her, cuddle her and walk her, and she was the most soft, pathetic dog you can imagine, licking titbits from my hand (frowned upon today) and generally a gentle darling . Unbeknown to me she was being trained to be a guard dog, and very vicious and ferocious she turned out to be, so much so that her owners/handlers were scared of her - and I mean absolutely petrified. Whenever I used to see her in the yard, she would be barking, snarling and growling until I approached, when she would wimper and ask (behind the wire fence) to be stroked - I was forbidden to do so as she was now a guard dog. An inbred dangerous, vicious dog or a trained killer?
Rudolf Hucker Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 28 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Perhaps this is not on the correct forum, but some thirty years ago I came in to very close and regular contact with a Rottweiler puppy. For the first year/18 months of her life I would stroke her, cuddle her and walk her, and she was the most soft, pathetic dog you can imagine, licking titbits from my hand (frowned upon today) and generally a gentle darling . Unbeknown to me she was being trained to be a guard dog, and very vicious and ferocious she turned out to be, so much so that her owners/handlers were scared of her - and I mean absolutely petrified. Whenever I used to see her in the yard, she would be barking, snarling and growling until I approached, when she would wimper and ask (behind the wire fence) to be stroked - I was forbidden to do so as she was now a guard dog. An inbred dangerous, vicious dog or a trained killer? Well, my guess is that you're a trained killer. Sir.
Fiale Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Port Said Red said: I think the guy has got his comeuppance, I see him as "Little Finger" in GOT. He got shafted too. OOOPS plot spoiler Well it is a cut throat industry
Tipps69 Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 I would expect them to go foreign again, someone who can attract a higher caliber of player but on saying that, I think this next appointment could be telling as to where the owners stand with regards to their ambitions for the club..... Bring a ‘name’ in & they show that they intend on staying around & building on what they’ve already done....... Bring an ‘old has been’ in & I’d say they have given up & they’ll be on their way out with all their money. Maybe that’s the sceptical side of me but Leicester have very little left to offer their owners.
Charlie BCFC Posted October 17, 2017 Author Posted October 17, 2017 Allardyce favourite, Coleman of Wales in second, Mancini high up but Ranieri to return at 20/1!
Phileas Fogg Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 2 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: Would he leave Burnley though? He's well sorted there. Tuchel might be an option, ex Dortmund and German coaches seem to be popular at the mo, he's also available. They could probably double his wages and I think Burnley will hit their ceiling soon if they haven't already.
Ska Junkie Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 8 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: They could probably double his wages and I think Burnley will hit their ceiling soon if they haven't already. He won't get sacked at Turf Moor though Phileas, would have to do a remarkable job to keep the bosses at the KPS happy. They've got delusions of grandeur after 1 sensational season under Mr Dingy dong IMHO.
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Gordon Strachan would be amusing if nothing else.
BigTone Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 19 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Gordon Strachan would be amusing if nothing else. Gordon Strachan is far removed from being amusing
Lanterne Rouge Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 6 minutes ago, BigTone said: Gordon Strachan is far removed from being amusing I know but I just love seeing him splutter through an interview when his team`s been tonked - would liven up MOTD no end.
BigTone Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Red Right Hand said: I know but I just love seeing him splutter through an interview when his team`s been tonked - would liven up MOTD no end. He would try and be satirical and amusing but would fail miserably as always. The man is a **** with a capital TW !!
winterbournered Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 Daft sacking considering since he got the job he has the best record outside the big 6 and the only games they've lost this season are against United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Phileas Fogg Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Ska Junkie said: He won't get sacked at Turf Moor though Phileas, would have to do a remarkable job to keep the bosses at the KPS happy. They've got delusions of grandeur after 1 sensational season under Mr Dingy dong IMHO. Yep, good point. Guess it depends on his career aspirations - he can only take Burnley so far.
paulcityfan Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 5 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Delusional club.........just one of the bottom third along with Stoke WBA et al ! I'm not sure I just read that. PL , the biggest fattest of them all. They won it, only 2 years ago
slartibartfast Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, paulcityfan said: I'm not sure I just read that. PL , the biggest fattest of them all. They won it, only 2 years ago Were you so unsure you had to post TWICE ?
paulcityfan Posted October 17, 2017 Posted October 17, 2017 2 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Were you so unsure you had to post TWICE ? I blame it on these blasted computer forums
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 I reckon Pardew could be in the frame for this one....
Ska Junkie Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I reckon Pardew could be in the frame for this one.... What do a lot of fans have against Pardew? I'm nor saying you do BS4 but he seems to get a bad reaction whenever he's linked with a Managers job. What am I missing as he seems to have been decent up until recently? They could do a lot worse IMHO.
Guest Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 22 hours ago, Red Right Hand said: Gordon Strachan would be amusing if nothing else. Leicester probably wouldn't have the right genetics
Xiled Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 On 17/10/2017 at 17:01, reddogkev said: It must be tough being Leicester, I mean, what is there next for them? They'll never reach the same heights of 2 years ago, so what else is there for them to aspire to? It's kind of like completing the world's greatest computer game and then being forced to play it again, but knowing you'll never top your previous high score. Almost begs the question - what's the point? Interesting situation, certainly worthy of consideration when one of the 'big' clubs doesn't win the title. I guess if it was us (yeah, I know, a bit of a leap) then I'd be looking for consolodation. Establishing yourself in the top 10 in the Prem would be aspirational for clubs like Leicester. But whether there's much satisfaction with that after winning the title, I don't know. I doubt many foxes fans would expect another season like 15/16 in their lifetimes. Maybe it's better if we stick with mid-table Championship mediocrity!
BS4 on Tour... Posted October 18, 2017 Posted October 18, 2017 9 hours ago, Ska Junkie said: What do a lot of fans have against Pardew? I'm nor saying you do BS4 but he seems to get a bad reaction whenever he's linked with a Managers job. What am I missing as he seems to have been decent up until recently? They could do a lot worse IMHO. I have nothing against Pardew SJ, I've waxed lyrical on here about his achievements in the past, I think he's a very solid, capable, top level manager...
daored Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 On 17/10/2017 at 18:20, Phileas Fogg said: Dyche would be an interesting appointment. They could probably double his wages. Think Dyche will wait for a bigger club, his stock is high onto a good thing at Burnley. He’s being tipped for Everton, he would wait for Everton over Leicester?
CotswoldRed Posted October 19, 2017 Posted October 19, 2017 On 17/10/2017 at 15:56, Major Isewater said: Job for Co... no , sorry . From the outside it seemed a strange decision but it paid off . What is it now ? Foxes refusing to realise that their amazing season was just ' the perfect storm ' . I assume they'll go for another name now . Exactly. They are still Leicester City with small crowds and global appeal. The great players won't go there and they can't afford them either. High levels of success will be temporary.
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