foxfanazer Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 So a few days ago we had Pearson in charge and thought we'd be going in to the new season with him at the helm. We knew his preferences in the transfer market, we knew the effort he demands from the players and we knew he can keep us in this division. Everything seemed to be heading in the right direction. Now it feels like their is a huge decision to make and that our premier league future depends on the owners getting this next appointment right. So far they've got a 50% success rate in that field so it's really a flip of the coin as to whether they'll get it right. They could play it safe and go for Allardyce which looks the closest to a like for like swap with Nige. Not the most exciting prospect but it keeps us on a similar path imo They could also plump for Hiddink who has an impressive cv at some of the top top clubs and also has PL experience. The thing that worries me with him is I'd expect him to sign some big names on big money and we've seen how that can go wrong (QPR, Sven). Infiltrating these big time Charlie's into our honest hard working squad could present problems Other targets like Lennon, Dyche and Redknapp just don't seem in any way viable to me but you never know. Hopefully the owners are still 100% committed to us and make a sensible and well reasoned appointment that keeps us where we belong. Time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain... Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 Nerves = excitement Enjoy it, it is better than it being boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfoxes Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 Enjoy the ride the Leicester City emotional roller coaster is looping the loop of nervousness and trepidation !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_star Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 Was full of hope that we'd continue building, was very happy with our signings and possible midfield interests and confident we'd not only have a more 'even' season than last, but go the next level and establish ourselves as a top 10 team. Gutted we've rolled the dice on a short-termism, has-been mercenary who's record over past decade is nothing more than collecting big paydays, which he has in common with his signings for Anzhi Makhachkala et al Sven 2.0! It may work, but to what end? We'll have to get another manager in a year or so anyway and that's no way to build anything, they've essentially rolled the dice. Just like Sven's 'Championship all-star' team, get ready for it not to feel like our club again as player after player arrives for nothing more than payday and quality player after quality player is forced out for a bunch of mercenaries. Hardwork, spirit and talent trumps talent alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 I'm nervous that hidinck doesn't have a heart attack the first time he sees Morgan go in for a slide tackle and handball it into the net. I mean he's no spring chicken is he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 Is it confirmed yet that Guus has taken the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 I'm so depressed I don't know where to begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 A lot of people in this thread should foxtrot oscar and support a "real club" like Florist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvaldo Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 My worry is that with Pearson, it felt like he would be here for the next 10 years, slowly building us up. With Guus, he'll be year a year or two, and then he'll leave when he his 70...and he's not going to have the same affinity with our club as Pearson had. He won't have the same energy and will he be as commuted to the club? Is it just one final big pay packet? I'm gutted Pearson's left, but I'd rather see a slightly younger manager come in who will steer us to safety next season and then be with us for 4-5 years, minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie1999 Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 My worry is that with Pearson, it felt like he would be here for the next 10 years, slowly building us up. With Guus, he'll be year a year or two, and then he'll leave when he his 70...and he's not going to have the same affinity with our club as Pearson had. He won't have the same energy and will he be as commuted to the club? Is it just one final big pay packet? I'm gutted Pearson's left, but I'd rather see a slightly younger manager come in who will steer us to safety next season and then be with us for 4-5 years, minimum. He'll be fine , he'll have a bus pass and a mobility scooter, so commuting won't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 Is it confirmed yet that Guus has taken the job? Funny enough his price has drifted on Betfair and Neil Lennon is favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 My worry is that with Pearson, it felt like he would be here for the next 10 years, slowly building us up. With Guus, he'll be year a year or two, and then he'll leave when he his 70...and he's not going to have the same affinity with our club as Pearson had. He won't have the same energy and will he be as commuted to the club? Is it just one final big pay packet? I'm gutted Pearson's left, but I'd rather see a slightly younger manager come in who will steer us to safety next season and then be with us for 4-5 years, minimum. I couldn't agree more, this will be short termism from Hiddink and not a project. Let's bring in a bright young manager with drive and ambition. Qualities that I feel will be lacking with Hiddink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozvaldo Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 He'll be fine , he'll have a bus pass and a mobility scooter, so commuting won't be a problem. *committed* ... apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 3 July 2015 Author Share Posted 3 July 2015 I couldn't agree more, this will be short termism from Hiddink and not a project. Let's bring in a bright young manager with drive and ambition. Qualities that I feel will be lacking with Hiddink. I agree with the sentiment, but who? Lennon would be a mistake imo and can't think of many others that fill me with hope. If Hiddink comes in with a younger assistant and hands the reigns over after a season or two then I can accept that but as you and others have said it does seem short term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_star Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 I agree with the sentiment, but who? Lennon would be a mistake imo and can't think of many others that fill me with hope. If Hiddink comes in with a younger assistant and hands the reigns over after a season or two then I can accept that but as you and others have said it does seem short term Lennon hasn't showed anything like he's got an ounce of the quality required Very suspicious of Hiddink, both his motives and his ability since WC2002, 13 years ago. None of the other names mentioned are any better and some of them a whole lot worse than NP The owners don't seem to have any knowledge whatsoever to unearth a Pochettino type, I can't believe Karanka isn't being looked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramboacdc Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 it's probably just trapped wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank to be Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 If Pearson did as well as some people think he would have, ie top ten finish, he'd more than likely be looking at moving on to a bigger club anyway, so we'd have only ended up in the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 I'm more excited! Life's to short to worry about things, sit back relax & enjoy it whilst it lasts. Onwards & upwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpacedX Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 If Pearson did as well as some people think he would have, ie top ten finish, he'd more than likely be looking at moving on to a bigger club anyway, so we'd have only ended up in the same position. Only substantially wealthier. Premiership survival into 2016 -2017 is imperative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_w Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 If Pearson did as well as some people think he would have, ie top ten finish, he'd more than likely be looking at moving on to a bigger club anyway, so we'd have only ended up in the same position. We'd have secured another season in the Prem, Nigel would have got the reward his hard work deserves and the transition would be easier for us because the fans and players wouldn't feel like they've been stabbed in the back by the owners. Not exactly the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Hungry Fox Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 Why are people getting their nickers in a twist over rumours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusko187 Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 Guus has a proven track record in management and he doesn't strike me as the kind of manager to buy mercenaries. Sven on the other hand never had a plan B for when we were not getting the results, he was not the right man for us at the time. Now we are a premiership team with better facilities, better finances, better infrastructure... perhaps now is the time for a manager like Hiddink to push us forward, after all... who else is there? Cotterill? Nah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry Hungry Fox Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 Hiddink excites me more than the thought of Big Sam or Neil Lennon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank to be Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 Only substantially wealthier. Premiership survival into 2016 -2017 is imperative. Peolle said the same about last season, and two seasons ago, and two seasons before that etc. Premiership TV money has been going up for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank to be Posted 3 July 2015 Share Posted 3 July 2015 We'd have secured another season in the Prem, Nigel would have got the reward his hard work deserves and the transition would be easier for us because the fans and players wouldn't feel like they've been stabbed in the back by the owners. Not exactly the same position. I don't feel stabbed in the back and you don't speak for the players either so that's just utter nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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