JayT - Always A Fox!

I think if we offered him the job next season he would take it. It would be interesting to see what he could do with his own players, he’s the kind of manager in terms of character that we need, I’m not sure he could mount a promotion based team though? Is he just a motivator-type who comes in and gives a lift? Who knows. I’m praying whoever we get can completely overhaul this team - and Rowett would already know who needs to stay/go and the type of player we need to target to bring in. I know most of us have been frustrated with his limited tactics, but he’s already referenced that this squad was built to play a particular way, and I don’t think they’re capable of playing any other - so I think he would change it up eventually with the right profile of player being brought in.

Vestergaard Riccy Winks Mavididi Fatawu All major players in his system, especially Vestergaard. Then add in Nelson (Justin/Doyle role) Skipp (Dewsbury - not as good, granted) and James (Ndidi) and you’ve got the footprint of a team he could put together. Okoli would likely play the Faes role unless we do get in another CB. You could see why it would work for a short period.

Well, on paper - it isn’t (see above). You’re also forgetting James is a welcome addition and Skipp has finally started to look a better player. I’m not saying we would piss it again by any means - but he should be able to give us a lift and I don’t think it would take long - as most of the players are still here and are used to his style. 18 months isn’t that long ago.

For me, it does make sense. The players loved him and his coaching apparently. Minus a decent striker, left back and a ball-playing GK, he’s pretty much got the same squad he had when we pissed it. I can see him using Nelson as a LCB and obviously Riccy moving into midfield as a converted RB.

So, because he didn’t have a ‘playing career’ means he’s crap does it? Sarri, Nagelsmann, Mourinho to name a few ‘non-players’. Do some reading and research pal before you throw your toys out the pram.

Personally for me - I would love for Nige to come back in and give Kingy a hand, even in a coach/advisory role til the end of the season. Come summer - get in Skubala. I didn’t know much about him until recently but he ticks every box for me, especially with devoloping young players and how his coaching style relates to ‘giving the players freedom to move about the pitch’ as opposed to strict tactics. Thats why Lincoln are doing so well, because they don’t have a ‘set’ way of playing. He allows his players to move into spaces and gives them information on how the opposition will likely set up and exploit the spaces they leave without the other team having any ideas how they will play. He’s also a Leicester lad (not sure if he supports us personally) but still has great local links.

When you think he was starting in the FA cup final 😁 We played a back 3 then with Evans, Fofana and Soyucu and had Castagne as the RWB and Thomas LWB. He was surrounded by class and full of youthful energy - it’s like he’s been through so much crap at the club like us, he’s just fell away as the club has. Too many poor managers who can’t defend doesn’t help either. The one decent manager we’ve had over the last few years sent him out on loan 😂

Liam Rosenior for me! Decent job at Hull, doing fairly well in France. Pay the money top and pull your finger out! Don’t think he’ll leave them though, looks destined for PL.

He doesn’t fill me with great confidence. Ramsey is clearly the best player for the 10, but at least Bobby does put a shift in, he gets the ball FORWARD and he has enough experience.

Get him in the 10 and stick Jordan back in the 6/8 with Winks for crying out loud!

When you say ‘take the safe option’, I think that’s pretty much what most possession based teams do? We did this in abundance under Enzo, however under Marti it’s a bit of a mix between the two. What would you prefer them to do if the pass wasn’t on? I also dont agree with us being an ‘average mid-table’ team. We’ve clearly got enough quality, we’re just unsettled still and everything will take a bit of patience and support.

Absolutely. The quality won the game from Abdul and Jakob. You can’t judge Marti yet until this window is shut and he’s (hopefully) got a few of his own players that we need to freshen the attack up. I was impressed with the effort of most of our players today and we did look more organised at the back. If Ricardo stays fit he’ll be huge for us.

It’s only one pre season game, but you can tell already the players seem on board - which (unfortunately) is a big thing down here so it seems. The players that did well under Enzo will clearly enjoy Martí. I also think most of the fans will be on board with him too. For the first time in a long while, I’m pretty optimistic about the new season already. I was under Enzo, but with him being unproven was a gamble that paid off well. The only thing that frustrated me with Enzo was his stubbornness when things were going to pot - which I don’t believe Cif will do. We now just need to shift some deadwood and sign a bloody striker!

I completely agree, but it’s not the point. Can you tell me how these clubs are able to just stay above relegation every year? I can - PSR. It’s made the gap between the Championship and Premier League too big. 2nd season in a row now all 3 promoted clubs go back down and clubs like Wolves, Palace just manage to get away with it (again).

6 seasons ago… that’s the only thing they’ve done in recent history. What else have they done in the other 5? Nothing. And that’s my point.