Rusko187

Well, yes... it was more direct and were happy to lump it up the pitch more but still elements of sidewards football, but it felt more purposeful.

Certainly sounded like he got booed from where I was sitting, mind you after the last game I could understand why people did it.

Thought it was a large improvement from recent matches, the back three looked much better but Thomas is just not cut out for a fullback role - was convinced he'd get sent off. Riis was excellent today, a lot more running from all and we were far more direct and less ponderous on the ball. If Martin sticks with that, then maybe I'll soften my view but 1 swallow doesn't make a summer... need to continue with that methodology and we should be fine.

You have to beg the question perhaps there is some further corruption that hasn't yet been uncovered?

Oh no don't worry about that, my memory get's hazy so I'm inclined to agree you're correct. I guess my point is that this club isn't agile or adaptive enough to look at someone, and say for instance in Russells case, if he has amassed a poor recent record that we pivot and look at alternatives. This club will in fact deem their historic scouting of individuals as still applicable. You see it with players, I remember Vestergaard was linked at least a window or 2 before we signed him - this is just how we seem to scout. Sacking RM? I don't have the confidence this club will have anyone in mind they plan to recruit, or if they did, it would presumably be another example of poor recruitment. So I've genuinely no hope of our situation improving until Russell Martins gone, Jon Rudkin is gone, Top is gone and Martyn Glover is gone. I'm sure there are many more names you can throw into that mix, I'd at least give McCarron a chance to prove himself on his own as I do firmly believe Rudkin is still calling the shots. I take his interview with a pinch of salt as I imagine it's a script Anthony or Rudkin has given him. So yeah, I'm real positive about our future... but I'll be there Saturday (only because my 8 year old is desperate to see us score a goal).

Ahhh I'm sure I heard his name banded around before he got snapped up by Southampton, I could be wrong though.

I can't almost guarantee you that they scouted him pre-Enzo and he's remained firmly in their thoughts ever since. He was always destined to come here at some point because our board isn't proactive enough to look that deeply in the market. Our scouting group seems to consist of a google search of "who did Southampton have as a manager/player/staff member". I suspect McCarrons been told Russells coming in, he's our man irrespective of his thoughts - I'm entirely convinced it's still Rudkin pulling the strings and McCarron has become the mouthpiece.

Difficult one here, like you never want your team to lose... I love this club (even though it's really testing me), but you know the greater good is that a loss is needed to force an issue. So I guess, I'm hoping and expecting a loss and I feel terrible for saying that. He needs to go and unfortunately a positive result prolongs his tenure.

I think there are some individuals who are. The big problem is that they have all been brought in to play this possession based football, that if we were to suddenly abandon that for a more direct style, we wouldn’t have the ability to transition to that either. Sadly, I think we’re good for another relegation this season.

I am astonished that he's still here.

Encourage away mate, we're not the ones needing convincing.

I genuinely haven't met a single person who thought he should stay after Saturdays performance.... .... Then the internet provides 1 person.

Took mine for the first time Saturday, even she said don't invite me again.

You can get them from the club shop, my little girl wanted one before you roast me for it.

Of course I care, I've been going down for lord knows how many years. It's not the first time I've seen the club in this tier. I've just learnt to stop taking the disappointment, frustration and anger home. I leave that at the stadium, I go with my little girl... what am I meant to be doing? Being snappy and argumentative? Honestly what good will it do for me to be in a foul mood leaving the ground, yes I'm deeply frustrated and angry about the result but no matter how many times you rant and rave about it, deep down is it going to change a thing under this ownership? He got the message loud and clear last season, that he was killing this club, he could honestly have got a quick win by sacking Rudkin but he absolutely refuses to do that, and they will continue with poor decision making and recruitment whilst them pair hold positions of seniority. So whilst KP is in charge, yeah.. I come out the ground cracking jokes about it because honestly, what else can I do? Sorry for not crying, I've become totally apathetic to this club yet I still care enough to renew my season ticket, go down to the ground and back the team. I even spent money in the club shop for the first time in years because my little girl wanted a shirt.

I remember saying it wouldn't happen the year we went down with Rodgers.... .... that mistake won't happen again, based on performances this season and a managers unwillingness to change systems, yes we could absolutely go down.

Great shout, he didn't have a great game and was caught out of position on a number of occasions by Missanga. He's very early on in development, see how he gets on. Definitely not had a good game, but it's 1 game thus far.

I will say that for him which I like. I never wanted the guy and I think it’s a mistake to play possession football in this league, but at least there’s a clear directive from the manager to the players. You can’t sack him yet though, 4 games into a season isn’t enough time. Plus I doubt we have the funds to part with him.

If it wasn't for the debt, you're getting a lot of "Football" for £200m. An elite level training ground, a secondary "Prem worthy" training ground which could easily be sold on or used for something else. Decent sized stadium with approved plans for expansion and land/plans to develop hotels, business and a mini stadium with the right investment. TWO football teams and a women’s team. If someone is willing to come in and get it running right, it could be a snip. We wouldn't get anywhere near £100m for it, the cokehead up the road is the only likely avenue to sell and he wouldn't pay anywhere near that amount. There's a "Leicester City Undivided"? How do I join? Reference Top, I find it tough to dislike the guy. He's what I would call a "well intentioned idiot" and I mean that with the greatest respect to him. I don't deny that he wants what's best for the club and the city, but he doesn't have the funds or business acumen to deliver. Do I blame him for trying to sell for £200m? No, the family have thrown a huge amount of money into Leicester.. I doubt he will get £200m, but let him try. It is the right time for him to go though, and I'll wish him and his family all the best. It's a shame, he could have got some serious quick wins by just listening to the fans and ditching Rudkin but not to be.

I did think that, but if he goes then I'd rather look for us to recruit or promote our own player and develop them as opposed to doing Manchester Uniteds job for them. If he's our player then yes love him to play, if he goes then let him go.

Would have thought best thing for him is to give us 1 season in L1 where he should be guaranteed games, and then potentially move on. However, not everyday Manchester United come knocking for you, so it's understandable that he won't turn that offer down.

Personally I'm finding this bloody hilarious, it's like they've thrown a cat amongst the pigeons. Southampton were right to be booted out, no sympathy there.. only a marginal amount to the fans but personally I can't stand Southampton so bloody good. As for Hull and Middlesbrough, there's absolutely no way this is going to end well.. If Hull win, M'Boro will cite lack of time to prepare for the game etc. If M'Boro win, Hull will cite last minute change of team in the final. Either way it's going to be an exciting summer of fallout from this.. and I'm here for the fireworks HAHAHAHA.

You raise a good point, the times they've admitted were times they didn't win games (with the exception of Boro as they couldn't exactly deny that)... so have they admitted to those games in a poor way of showing "well, we did spy but look... we didn't benefit from those games". It is highly irregular a rookie coach turns the club around like he has, but it does beg the question have they been doing this ever since he took charge? Decision needs to be upheld, club can compensate fans.. they cheated, the rules were clear, they can't deny knowledge of the rules or even question the activity whether it was morally right and it definitely couldn't have been a rogue analyst, people in that club would have been well aware of what was happening. Throw the book at them.

I'm of the belief they've probably been doing this ever since he took over.

The argument that Leeds only received a £200k fine for this situation is a bit daft. The rules were changed because of what Leeds did, so for another club to knowingly do the same thing after those changes were introduced is arguably even worse. I hope the appeals commission upholds the original decision. What message does it send if a team can spy on another club’s training sessions, gain a competitive advantage, potentially secure promotion, and earn hundreds of millions in TV revenue as a result?