Clever Fox

Wilf is looking better today than Friday.

We're well on top we just need to keep this tempo up.

We can get back into this we just need to stay positive.

KDH was fouled for that goal. The referreeing is shite.

A decent start taking the game to them. We just need that bit of luck.

He's actually better at shielding the Ball than Winks for instance. I also think he can be encouraged to pass forward more while gaining more confidence. I watched the second half of Man city v Arsenal today. City play exactly like us. The only difference is they get a lot more players forward than we do and if it breaks down they give a foul away. Something we rarely do.

I agree which is why I've said many times on here the accident was the worst possible thing that could have happened to us. That's were the similarities end between Top and his Dad. Vichai could make any decision he liked, Top can't, He's only a member of the Board with responsibility for the Club. He could be sacked or moved sideways by the Board if they feel he's not doing a good enough job. The other fear I have is that they could lose interest and say we don't need all the hassle for something that's only costing us money. Though I don't see that happening until the loans are paid off. Though as we know anything is possible in Football.

He's only a young lad starting out and he seems more of the modern style of attacker. He's more for next season and beyond if he makes the grade. I think what we need is a Howard type, all knees and Elbows. with the height to win headers close to goal.

I'm not sure though I think it might be more to do with the lack of Money and our failure to be able to sign players. I'd really like to see Enzo have a window where he can sign a few players of his own choosing.

Hamza was one of our better players yesterday. I watched a lot of Hamza when he was in the development Team where he played in a more advanced midfield role. He was excellent at hunting down the Ball and winning it back. Yet no manager seems to have learned that about him. He's also got better in possession of the Ball. I'd like to see him play in the 8 role doing exactly that, Winning the Ball high up the pitch and starting attacks from there. Instead of inviting the opposition on to our box. Where once again it broke down again on Friday.

Finally someone who understands the game and the lack of an outlet and support for Wingers. We're too lightweight and slow both in Defence and midfield. We've never replaced Ulloa since he left which cost us European football not once but twice. You've got to build the Chassis of the team first and get it right. We've played with no front end or target point for too long. These type of players are what win matches in tight games. Look at Woods goal yesterday, A goal scored out of nothing.

I think we may leave it there though this is where I disagree. 1. We don't have the right balance within the squad. Not his Fault. 2. We're a long way from the best team in the league. Also not his fault. 3. We've been top of the league most of the season we could'nt go any higher. 4. If we win our game in hand we'll still be top of the league. He may be stubborn but I'm old enough to remember The late Alf Ramsey among others being criticised for being the same. Yet he's still the only one to win a World Cup. Blinkered is what I'd call it. There's more ways to win a game of Football than perfection. That's my philosphy and what I always believe. Here's a thought though. Knowing how good Pep has proven to be. Do you seriously think he'd have a Do Do as his sidekick. He was there because Pep belived in him and his methods. What we do know is that he played mostly in the Italian Top league when it was possibly the best league in the world. He must have picked up a lot of knowledge from the top Managers who applied their trade there during his playing days. My Dream ticket would be Pearson as DOF and running the Club and Enzo as Head Coach with responsibilty for the 1st Team only.

Yes I understand that, But it would'nt be right to do that. It could set the young lad back years. I know Enzo rates him highly, and I think it was part of the plan to play him in the closing games. Unfortunately the senior players have messed things recently. So I think it may be the Summer or new season before we see him and Alves.

What you've said is nearer is nearer to the truth. Especially the last line.

While I do agree Coady has leadership qualities he's the same Coady who gave away a Goal the last time he played. Ricardo has been out a while , There's a big difference between playing 90 plus minutes and coming on if needed late in the game. He was never ready to play from the start. No more than Wilf is, Who is a shadow of himself. Hamza apart from the Goal was one of our better players yesterday along with Winks. He should have picked up the free players who scored though. The Wingers I'd agree with he should switch them over or give Albrighton 45 minutes on the right. If only to confuse defenders. While I understand your thinking, Vardy no Manager can leslislate for the chances he missed Friday. But he was spent when he came off . The problem with the Strikers we have is they're all out of form right now. That happens but on what we've seen this season none are good enough except Vardy. Though Kelechi did get the ball in the net he just went a second too early. Such are the margins at this level. What I would have done was replace NDiddi who was just going through the motions and replace him with Ricardo if he was fit enough for 45 minutes Then move Winks forward closer to KDH and move Hamza into the Winks role This would have given us more possession and better control of the Ball in the forward area's where most of our attacks broke down. Then if that doesn't work go route one and hit Vesty with long Balls into their Box. Then revert back to the sytem for the next game. The real problem is we just don't have the right mix and quality of players and that's down to Rogers poor signings. Lets see what the Manager can do when he get more of his own signings in.

I've heard that stupid remark before. If you've never done the job what makes you think you know more than someone who has.

No chance this is going to happen, He's not going to put that level of responsibility on a young player, Especially one coming back from Injury.

No it won't show us anymore than we know alredy. Can you explain how is missing 4 sitters yesterday his fault. What we do know is he's had us top of the league vurtually all season. That a fact. Anyone who thinks we're going to get Pep, Klop or similar here are deluded. Let's wait and see when he's had a chance to sign his own players what he can do.

All W've lost games yes but we haven't been outplayed by anyone. Even the games we've lost we could or should have won with the chances created. All our problems can be traced back to Rogers poor signings, The system is not the problem it's the personnel. Enzo can only play the players he has available which simply are'nt good enough when the going gets tough. Yes he's lost 3 or 4 games but what about the other 34 games he's won, Don't they count for anything. His methods is the way all football is going, we're just seeing it earlier here than at other Clubs, But all the good teams are trying to play total football and through the opposition. Wait until Enzo has a chance to sign his own players before blaming him for anything. Maybe he's not the best motivator but he certainly got the players to buy into his methods quickly. Where I do have a problem with him is his failure to mix things up instead of letting games run out without trying anything. For instance why not switch Wingers during games. Mav is having to face two and 3 defenders. Move him to the right then the defenders don't know what to do. Maybe just long enough for us to score. Similarly bring Coady on and move Vesty up top. Move Winks into a more advanced position and use Hamza as the holding midfielder. There's pleny of these type of changes that could just confuse the opposition long enough for us to get ahead in the games. It seems many on here foolishly want the like of Dean Smith or similar back. It's too late in the season to change anything. Keep the faith supprort the Team and reacess in the Summer. I hope Enzo gets a chance to continue what is a long term project. Because I really think he can take us to the top.

I'd say the money is there it's just that it's controlled by the Board wheras Vichai ( god rest him )could just give the order to spend or put his hand in his pocket as he done afew times. KP are pretty much back where they were pre covid and getting stronger.

Looking at todays goals, it just proves if you don't shoot you don't score. We're over playing the ball at times.

We're to soft all through the Team. No agression or passion like Watford showed tonight. Cleverly doing agood job at Watford.

That lad Conway is worth buying in the Summer, a Supper player in the KDH mold.

Wilf is having a breather today after all his travelling. Mostly ineffective today.

We need to get Winks further forward and put someone in his position as he's the only one with the Passing ability to open them up.