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The answer is obvious.

Last I saw of Arro, he thought:

- Puel was great.
- Rodgers is a terrible signing.
- All other Leicester fans on Facebook have the collective IQ of a squirrel and know nothing of football.


Personally, I'm just enjoying the moment of calm optimism, where we can all agree non-controversial things, such as that Barnes is looking good, we want Tielemans on a permanent deal for next season and that Harry Maguire should be sold in the summer to whoever will take him.

Ha Joby - it won’t surprise you that I was thinking of posting something along these lines today!

However I was gonna throw some bombs in there to get us going.

So, BRodgers needs to be given time and ultimately shouldn’t be judged until midway through next season. The early signs are positive, mainly around his relationship and motivation of the players. Puel was clearly incompetent at this and maybe the worst man manager we’ve had at our club.

Anyway, whilst I think about some bombs, let’s move on to Morgan. Our greatest ever captain and our only title winning captain given another year as BRodgers recognises his positive impact on the dressing room. He knows how important Morgan is as a conduit between players and manager.

Thinking about this, it’s also good to see Vardy similing again. A smiling Vardy is a goalscoring Vary. It’s good to see us creating more chances for him in one game, even with 10 men. Go Vards.

Anyway. Kasper for captain next year and Vardy as deputy as they are the true leaders of the squad.

Go Rodgers. Great start. It’s reassuring to see a manager that can have authority over the squad and lead them forward.

Right, off to think about som controversial statements.

Yes, I’d noticed Foxello had slithered back under his rock.

comment by True Blue (U9486)
posted 20 minutes ago
Yes, I’d noticed Foxello had slithered back under his rock.
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I used to see Foxello and Johngee as the grim reapers of the 606 board - particularly when Pearson was here.

They used to disappear when all was going really well and then suddenly appear with their scythes when all was falling apart. To be fair to Foxello he's become a bit more of a permanent presence since then, but would be good to hear his view of the world now as one of the few consistent supporters of Puel.

It's always easier to argue for something when things are going well and against when they are not. That was the issue with Puel. Things seemed to be going ok for a long time, but my instinct was always that he wasn't the right fit. It will be interesting to see how long BRodgers takes to divide opinion.

In the meantime I think I might go back to violently disagreeing with DM, whilst agreeing with everything he says.

"Harry Maguire should be sold in the summer to whoever will take him."

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Hang on a minute ...... really?


....... cough ..... moron! ..... cough ....

Who needs Harry Maguire when we’ve got Wes Morgan on a one year extension?

Thinking about it though, Rodgers has made positive noises about Soyuncu and wth Benkovic back (can he stay fit) would Rodgers be happy to cash in?

Personally, I’d like to see one more year from everyone. Maguire has a lot to learn which rodgers could help him with. Then move on or stay after we make the champions league next season such is the step up in class from Puel to Rodgers.

Just checking who was reading.

The guy does need to watch some videos of Jonny Evans though. He's got some great assets in his game but he makes too many mistakes with the basics of positioning and reading the game.

I do miss BS, JohnGee, Arro and going back a bit further, Fatfox. Yes, even JG!

Anyway, on to the matters which we are now all heatedly in agreement with:
- Claude was sacked a couple of games earlier than he should have been with Top panicking;
- Wes shouldn't get a contract extension;
- we should sell Harry for a bundle before the 'big' clubs realise he can't defend (it would be perfectly acceptable to substitute 'Chillers' for 'Harry' in this bullet);
- Barnes should have stayed banging the goals in at West Brom for the rest of the season;
- getting Tielemans in without a buying agreement so we can be a shop window for Monaco to make a bundle on him in the summer is daft.

That's enough uncontroversial statements for the time being.

Actually, I’ve just remembered a key one. LetMs not forget Andy King is back at the club.

Once over their injury issues, King and James are perfect to spearhead the midfield as they are perfectly suited to Rodgers style.

Send Tielemans back so we can start preparing for their integration now.

I never understood why Puel didn't like Andy King. Backing off and passing sideways were exactly what he demanded from his centre mids.

comment by Jobyfox (U4183)
posted 3 hours, 27 minutes ago
comment by True Blue (U9486)
posted 20 minutes ago
Yes, I’d noticed Foxello had slithered back under his rock.
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I used to see Foxello and Johngee as the grim reapers of the 606 board - particularly when Pearson was here.

They used to disappear when all was going really well and then suddenly appear with their scythes when all was falling apart. To be fair to Foxello he's become a bit more of a permanent presence since then, but would be good to hear his view of the world now as one of the few consistent supporters of Puel.

It's always easier to argue for something when things are going well and against when they are not. That was the issue with Puel. Things seemed to be going ok for a long time, but my instinct was always that he wasn't the right fit. It will be interesting to see how long BRodgers takes to divide opinion.

In the meantime I think I might go back to violently disagreeing with DM, whilst agreeing with everything he says.


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I'll ignore the blatant wumming attempt by our resident internet troll TB and just say that I am still here, I visit the site every day, but as everyone has already surmised...there's just not a lot to talk about at the moment.

We can't judge Rodgers until at least half way through next season so the manager debate is rather redundant.

The players are performing reasonably well, although I'm not sure that there's been a massive turnaround. Rodgers is clearly a better communicator than Puel but we still seem to be playing a similar style of play, just a bit quicker. Sort of Puel + if you like.

Overall, it's just a case of winding this season down and starting a fresh next season where we can hopefully improve under Rodgers, using a better version of the style of play Puel was trying to implement, and we can push on and challenge for 7th and maybe higher.

Of course, the most likely scenario is that Rodgers tries to implement his own ideas, Vardy has a mardy, Kasper tells his daddy and we end up back in the same situation. But then again, that's just my inner grim reaper speaking...

Also, I agree with selling Maguire. Let's be honest, he's been pretty poor this season. Hopefully there's still some post World Cup credit in the bank and we can still get £40m for him.

Reinvest those funds into signing Tielemans (probably using Silva as part of the deal) and bring in Soyuncu and/or Benkovic and find someone who can challenge and eventually replace Vardy and we're half way there.

comment by The_Dungeon_Master (U4830)
posted 48 minutes ago
I never understood why Puel didn't like Andy King. Backing off and passing sideways were exactly what he demanded from his centre mids.
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He has too much goal threat for Puel's prefered style.

comment by Foxello (U6985)
posted 9 minutes ago
comment by Jobyfox (U4183)
posted 3 hours, 27 minutes ago
comment by True Blue (U9486)
posted 20 minutes ago
Yes, I’d noticed Foxello had slithered back under his rock.
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I used to see Foxello and Johngee as the grim reapers of the 606 board - particularly when Pearson was here.

They used to disappear when all was going really well and then suddenly appear with their scythes when all was falling apart. To be fair to Foxello he's become a bit more of a permanent presence since then, but would be good to hear his view of the world now as one of the few consistent supporters of Puel.

It's always easier to argue for something when things are going well and against when they are not. That was the issue with Puel. Things seemed to be going ok for a long time, but my instinct was always that he wasn't the right fit. It will be interesting to see how long BRodgers takes to divide opinion.

In the meantime I think I might go back to violently disagreeing with DM, whilst agreeing with everything he says.


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I'll ignore the blatant wumming attempt by our resident internet troll TB and just say that I am still here, I visit the site every day, but as everyone has already surmised...there's just not a lot to talk about at the moment.

We can't judge Rodgers until at least half way through next season so the manager debate is rather redundant.

The players are performing reasonably well, although I'm not sure that there's been a massive turnaround. Rodgers is clearly a better communicator than Puel but we still seem to be playing a similar style of play, just a bit quicker. Sort of Puel + if you like.

Overall, it's just a case of winding this season down and starting a fresh next season where we can hopefully improve under Rodgers, using a better version of the style of play Puel was trying to implement, and we can push on and challenge for 7th and maybe higher.

Of course, the most likely scenario is that Rodgers tries to implement his own ideas, Vardy has a mardy, Kasper tells his daddy and we end up back in the same situation. But then again, that's just my inner grim reaper speaking...


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That + is so important though! It's what was missing before and it's only a seedling at the moment but in time I'm sure BR will grow it into everything Puel left us lacking; confidence, intensity, understanding of the game plan and the desire to execute it.

Big Wes given a one year contract extension.

Good one Captain Morgan.

Another one up the morons who want to see Wes, Vardy and Kasper gone.

No Big turnaround - 3 wins in 4 matches is a Massive turnaround from 1 in about 50000.

Wood and Trees.

Totally agree with that Foxello.

Interestingly Silva looks to be pulling up trees at Monaco. If they hardball us, no reason we can’t hardball them!

I think Rodgers may switch to a back 3 at some point.
If he does i’d Like to see Maguire stay. If not you can see the merits in cashing in.

Anyone know if Celtic preferred a back 3 or 4?

I still think there's one really big difference in style between Puel and Rodgers, and that's the pressing. We're putting the opposition under pressure, playing higher up the pitch, being aggressive and energetic. I've been wanting to see it all season, but it became ever clearer that Puel just didn't believe in it. He wanted to play outdated Wengerball, which has its merits but didn't stack up in this league any more - particularly not without great technicians of whom we could neither attract nor afford.

Fatfox was/is very knowledgeable. Had some good viewpoints and was spot on most times. He's a miss on here for sure.

Arro was interesting reading, so too Blackstarr. Even Nev.

Regarding Tielemans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . if we are offered him at a stupidly high price, without getting a decent fee for Silva, then why not go in for a cheeky bid on Harry Winks at Spurs.
Not a constant starter, but getting better game by game. Especially if Poch leaves. Winks wouldn't come cheap though. Probably in excess of £35,000,000 i would imagine.

With all this player power and all, do you reckon Wes, Kasper and Jamie got Brendan in the corner and whipped his legs with stinging nettles until he gave in and offered Wes a new contract

I like Maguire and he’s undoubtedly talented, but not the finished article. I’ve always thought that, despite this, he’d thrive in an environment such as Man City. The way they retain possession he’d have a lot less to do defensively and he’d be less exposed than he is here.

We should try and keep our best players but, for the right price, it might not be a disaster if we cashed in. That, of course, depends on how well we replace him. On that issue I’m not yet convinced on Benkovic or Soyuncu. Players reputations always grow when they’re not in the team. I’d like to see more of them before I can say that they’d definitely replace Maguire.

Puel constantly bemoaned the lack of intensity and pressing in our play, so you can't say that it was intentional. Rodgers has been able to put the message across much clearer and the change is noticeable so whether it was a lack of communication skills or BR's added pashun in getting it across, it has certainly improved.

We need to go all out to get Tielemans, whatever the cost. He's the missing link for us, a much better, more technically gifted version of Drinkwater that we have needed since the latter went AWOL after 15/16. We won't get a better player for less money, and realistically is the higher end of the kind of player we could expect to attract. Offer Monaco £30m plus Silva, just get it done. We've wasted tens of millions since the title win, there's no excuse for letting this one slip through our fingers and I would be bitterly disappointed if we did.

As for the idea of wing backs, I'd definitely be all up for that. Soyuncu and Benkovic either side of Evans with either a midfield 2 or 3, with Maddison either out wide or in an advanced role, and Vardy up front either alongside Barnes or with Maddison and Barnes either side of him. I read somewhere that Rodgers prefers a 4-3-3 so it might not happen but he showed against Watford that it is in his thinking, we just need better personnel at the back to make it happen effectively.

Foxello - it’s nice to have the option to play both systems.