Long Eaton Fox

I actually think if this guy inspires us we stay up. If not we're down. This team is such a bunch of misfits.

Maybe a deal has been done to get him in now on loan and sign permanently in the summer into our  development squad. We have no big cfs in it. Cannot see him starting soon. Not ready 

If Jamaal survives the birmingham game I'd make him captain.

Surely this guy is not ready for our first team?

The people stinking the place out are you "fans" that are judging King after 1 game in which we played 85 minutes with 10 players. 

1 hour ago, TamuffFox said:

Chris Hutchings...

How is Nigel Pearson.  Is he well?  He won us the premier league. Back here though?  Does lightening strike twice?

He's a disgrace on huge money. Never to play for us again. Laughing at us. Ban him from Seagrave.  Let him train alone and see where his next club comes from.

Does not matter who the manager is you play for team. Yes some managers are better than others but the basic fundamental  principles are you play for the team and the fans because they pay your salary.

I liked Marti at first but gradually it became  clear that he was struggling with his tactics subs etc. Trying to get  players playing out from the back who have no technical ability. Passing to players with no ability in midfield and in turn to forwards who lose every ball. He  inherited an awful squad and no money to improve it. An awful situation all round. King will take over but I hope the "fans" don't turn on this Leicester legend once it goes wrong again. He's got nothing to work with unless the existing players step up. Some of them are still capable but need a kicking. Like the look of Page though. Light at the end of the tunnel.

Is he another given a long contract? 

Full debut, 17 and was easily our best player. Good movement, comfortable on the ball. Will become a very good player for us. Problem is most of the rest of the team are struggling either by a lack of ability or confidence. With no money and a potential points deduction it's going to be a long season. Changing the manager now with no transfer window left is pointless. This summer is going to be crucial for this clubs future. A complete restructuring from "Top" to bottom is required and I think that means new owners.

7 minutes ago, dorsetboy said:

Vardy was only 1m and that turned out ok. 

 

Just putting this here now so i can quote it in 3 years when hes fired us to the top of the prem and european football 😁

I'm clinging on to your optimism  as most other posters on here are so depressing.

Miserable sods. 

If we signed this guy 3 weeks ago he would be almost fit now!

Ricardo making as many mistakes as Thomas. His passing out is poor. Led to one good chance for cov. The alternative options are worse though. Choudhury and kristianson. Don't know about Aluko. Not see him enough.

Similar to Kone. Worth a chance for 2m.

3 hours ago, Pliskin said:

For large spells of the first half, we looked every bit the side in control. From the opening exchanges there was a clear intent to play with pace and aggression, pressing Coventry high up the pitch and forcing them into rushed decisions. The tempo of our play was impressive, with quick ball circulation and a willingness from players to rotate positions, particularly in the attacking third, which repeatedly pulled Coventry’s defensive structure out of shape.

 

The goal itself was the clearest illustration of what we can be when things click. It came from sharp, interchangeable passing, players moving intelligently between the lines, and an understanding of space that Coventry struggled to cope with. It was slick, modern football, and for a period it felt as though we were on the verge of running away with the game.

 

In truth, we probably should have gone into the break three goals to the good. There were several gilt-edged chances to effectively kill the contest, but poor execution in key moments let Coventry off the hook. Some final passes lacked the required precision, while at other times attackers failed to position themselves smartly in the penalty area, arriving too early or too late to convert promising situations. These were not chances created by luck or chaos, but by good football — which makes their wastefulness all the more frustrating.

 

While the half was largely positive, it wasn’t entirely without warning signs. Coventry did pose a threat on transition and from moments of our carelessness, but those dangers were mostly managed well. We showed decent defensive discipline, recovering their shape quickly and making important interventions when required. The warning shots were there, but at the interval we still looked the sharper, fitter, and more coherent side.

 

The second half, however, was a completely different story — and a deeply concerning one. we start was poor, lacking intensity and focus, and it was no surprise when Coventry capitalised. The equalising goal was painfully simple, born from passive defending and a complete absence of aggression. Runners were allowed to move freely, space was left unprotected, and Coventry were gifted an opportunity that a well-organised side simply does not concede.

 

From that moment on, our system appeared to fall apart. The basic principles of professional football were no longer being adhered to. Players stopped tracking runners, failed to defend the space behind them, and were far too slow and timid when attempting to win the ball back. The team lost its shape with alarming ease, leaving gaps between the lines that Coventry exploited with growing confidence.

 

What was most worrying was that these issues were not new. The signs were evident, even in the first half, yet there was no visible correction. Marti failed to recognise — or act upon — the warning signals as the game drifted away. As the half wore on, our fitness levels seemed to fall off a cliff. The intensity that defined their first-half pressing disappeared, replaced by laboured movement and slow reactions.

 

Decision-making in the final third also deteriorated badly. Attacks broke down through rushed shots, poor choices, and a lack of composure, further highlighting a side playing without clarity or belief. The most dangerous players were increasingly isolated or misused, unable to influence the game in meaningful ways.

 

Ultimately, yet again as it has done many times this season…. this defeat feels self-inflicted. We should have won this game comfortably if we had taken our first-half chances. Instead, a lack of fitness, amateur defensive mistakes, and questionable tactical management proved costly. The team looks unfit, disjointed, and not fully aligned with the manager’s philosophy — and more worryingly, that philosophy does not appear to be getting the best out of the players at his disposal.

 

There is talent in this squad, and the first half showed what is possible when things function properly. This was a game that should have been put to bed early — instead, it became another painful lesson in what happens when promise goes unfulfilled. But this isn’t the first time this season…..

A good analysis of the season so far.  Their is a lot of talent in this team. I only see home games so can't comment on today for example. We lack a physical edge to our game. When the going gets tough we don't.  Strong full backs, centre midfielder  and a cf are required.  Their is talent coming through but mostly not ready yet. Monga started well but his progress has slowed. Page has looked stronger with every appearance. I've not seen Aluko play.  A number of other u21 are getting there but not yet. I do feel we are starting to progress though. 

57 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

If we're getting a points deduction that would put us in the relegation picture, how are we going to go for promotion? 

Surely we hope no points deduction but complacency in thinking we're "ok" could cost us. Go for promotion and if there is a points deduction we could stay safe.

1 hour ago, WigstonWanderer said:

Seems like the powers that be have concluded that this season is a bust in terms of promotion, but don’t expect to get relegated, so no real incentive for signings.

It only takes a points deduction to put us with relegation problems. This shocking attitude whereby we think we are ok and we'll go for promotion next season sums up this club. We need to go full out for promotion this season and deal with next season as it happens.

I can't  see how we can have a points deduction this season even if we fail these alleged financial issues. If we were then we would appeal as first it's wrong  and secondly we would have no time to recover those points.

Choudhury and L. Thomas are simply not good enough. Why we gave them new contracts is beyond me. 

Isn't he out of contract at the end of this season? 

Hi Ric. So who's judgement do we take. Yours or a professional manager who works with the players 24/7.

I remember Gary  lineker in his first season. Second stunning 

People calling for Evans starting, have you ever seen him play.  Monga  silko Fatawu Mavadidi are in front of him according to Marti.  Aluko has done ok, page has improved since August  and now challenging for a place. They see him everyday and we have to accept their judgements.