Freeman's Wharfer

Can we just ban the snide/smart arse “wouldn’t this or that be better?” types you get in threads like this? I’m fed up of the critiquing of those trying to make a difference in whatever way big or small they can, whether it’s Project Reset, individuals organising planes/boycotts, the Foxes Trust or Union FS. IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW A BETTER WAY THEN GET OFF YOUR ARSE AND ORGANISE IT YOURSELF.

Was going to say, given he’s supposedly a Leicester fan it makes his role in this shitshow even worse. Not seeing much passion from Luke to set the standard and stop ‘his club’ being dragged to the depths.

Pulis or Warnock or it’s League One.

Heard his BBC Radio Leicester interview in the pre-match build up and it spoke volumes for me. Couldn’t answer Owynn’s question on why things were not going well. There was a line in there about how much quality there was in the squad, cliches about training having gone up a notch with the new arrivals, needing to work harder to put this right etc etc. Referred to King as ‘Kingy’ throughout… If there was a ‘going through the motions’ interview, this was it. Got the sense he was pretty checked out.

Just listened and 100% agree. Direct call out of the running of the club by Ric and the lack of strong leadership. Panicked bring it back to banal chitter chatter about on-pitch performance and recent footballing form as a response.

Owynn sitting down to interview Top today by the looks of his post on Twitter. Pretty pivotal for him and the station. Years of keeping close to the club has got BBC Radio Leicester this opportunity - but if it’s just a nice sit down chat without tough questions about the running of the club, it’s decline and the current financial state, the station will lose all credibility with the fan base. Lets hope for their sake, his sake and our sake, he got it right…

After the car crash video interview in Bangkok, I think his lack of English proficiency might mean that he struggles to pick up on crowd chants. Needs visible protests too if people want him to understand.

Symptomatic of the lack of standards and accountability. Bad apple off the pitch, bad apple on it too.

Noticed the yellow jackets in the area below the Directors Box. Fair play to whoever said something. Hope it was genuinely deserving of them being kicked out and not some North Korea esque “how dare you question our leader” nonsense.

I think the criticism they are getting is fair. Yes, Matt Piper says it how it is, and isn’t afraid to criticise the club, but he’s almost become their box ticked for ANY kind of scrutiny. As if they let him have a bit of a rant knowing that as an ex-player with a decent following in the fan base he can probably be a bit stronger without consequence. But the fact the post match reaction and podcast discussion only ever focuses on trivial matters such as whether Mavididi is back in form, or how impressive Jordan James is, is a bit of a disgrace given the much bigger picture around the club right now. The voice notes from the same types like the ‘Leicester Fan TV’ guy just have such a rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic feel to them. BBC Radio Leicester need to remember that they exist for the benefit of, and are funded by, the local community first and foremost and not the club. So start actually covering the absent owner and the decline through horrendous mismanagement. If what @dillonpanthers87 says is true, and people are trying to get on to discuss these things but being kept off the show, that’s a disgrace.

Never seen a ‘striker’ so intent on taking up any position other than the one a striker should be in. He’s experienced enough to know what a striker needs to do, I think he’s just more interested in having the ball or going to try and get involved in things than doing what his team actually needs him to do. I was thinking earlier, though, I reckon the club gives him another deal. It will be the next brain dead decision taken by the management of this club just because he’s played so much and scored a few this season.

Did our fearless leader make it back for a local derby? Or does he do zero away games as well as 1 in 15 for the home games now?

I’ve noticed on numerous occasions now that his communication with his defenders is clearly poor and he gets himself in a few muddles. He might be decent shot stopper but if he’s flailing at crosses, getting in mix ups with his defenders and being a large part of 21 games without a clean sheet, he needs dropping. Begovic feels more like the reassuring #1 we need at the moment.

We can’t afford to sack him. Because no one even had the sense to insert a clause that he could be fired with minimal pay off if we were below [x] number of points or [y] position in the league when the guy was so desperate to be here he was paying some of his own compensation and we’d seen what happens when you’re lumbered with a manager you don’t want in RVN. It’s pointless getting critical or angry with Cifuentes. Yet again it’s above that people need to look.

For any remaining members that are wanting to vote in the election and haven’t done so, it’s worth knowing that the ballot closes in just over 24 hours (5pm on Friday 16th January)!

His agent has had months to find him a new club. He clearly wants to go to the World Cup with Belgium. In spite of these two things, the best Rudkin has managed is an option to buy on a loan whereby we’re probably paying a decent chunk of his wages as well. Why are we continuing to tolerate nonsense like this?

Looked good today. Glides across the pitch with the ball and was pretty tidy as well as getting stuck in when he needed to. Definitely at least a class above League Two already on todays showing.

I only joined the board at the start of last year as one of the FTR candidates but I think everything was originally set up based on the creation date of the Trust. I suspect it’s probably never been raised to change it to be honest - or it’s been deemed not worth doing given the work involved (and cost) I would guess - but members can raise a resolution and call a special general meeting to with enough support at any point in time if something needs to be changed so there is still a mechanism for that. I’m not saying what you’re proposing doesn’t make sense, I’m just saying there’s probably been other things that have been prioritised in terms of time spend. Remember the Trust ticked along with minimal attention, scrutiny and change for many a year until very recently.

One of the worst LCFC away ends I’ve ever been in. The absolute life has been sucked out of this fanbase over the last few years.

The accounting period ends 31st August and the accounts have to be presented to members for approval at a general meeting which must be logged with the FCA within 6 months of the end of the accounting period. This is why it makes sense to do it at the AGM and they be published thereafter once approved. All members will get them in advance of the AGM as part of the AGM pack.

As a board member I can hopefully answer those just from experience of having been involved in the FTR campaign in the early days. The accounts are emailed out to members ahead of the AGM, I believe. They have to be finalised and I think that’s in process right now. What @Foxes Trust Reform say is right - the money has been moved to a higher interest bank account so it can earn some money for the Trust there. In fairness this was off the back of pressure by FTR highlighting it as an issue. Ian Bason as Treasurer has done a good chunk of the work on it too. There’s usually an open Q&A at the AGM so any member in attendance (in the room or virtual) can ask a question direct to the board. If you were emailing ahead of time then send it to [email protected] as a couple of the other board members (including the Co-Chairs) monitor that inbox. Alternatively, DM me, and I’ll happily pick it up for you!

East Midlands Today just referenced the boycott in their live link from outside the stadium.

I guess one positive to come from this boycott is the number of protest specialists we’ve unearthed in the fan base. ”Should have done it this way…” ”Would have been more effective if…” ”I don’t know why we don’t just…” ”Sheffield Wednesday did it better by…” Going to be a deluge of people organising action from now on it would appear which is fantastic news!

A call to KPFC fans: this is your chance. You get that coat on and those mittens and that scarf and those thick socks and you trek down Filbert Way to show Top how much you love him and how much support he has. If you get a little cold, buy a hot chocolate or a Bovril as a thanks to the club for the excellent catering they put on. And don’t forget to chant. That’ll really show those Union FS hooligans who spend hours hand-crafting tifos, running food bank collections and organising charity initiatives, what being a proper supporter really is. Go well, comrades.

The club couldn’t pay staff or issue stewards food vouchers. It’s entirely plausible that a loan fee could be making a difference right now (no matter how small). Yes, Fuchs is not our employee, but that not being a factor would be symptomatic of our clubs disregard for some of those legends (I recently went to the Q&A with Morgan, Albrighton, Huth & Simpson and it was clear they are dismayed at the state of the club and that none of their era apart from King are involved). We should want Fuchs to do well as any player from that side becoming a top class manager becomes a potential manager for us in future. Trust everyone behind the scenes?! Forgive me for not having much faith in anyone behind the scenes right now…