Claudio Fannieri

The bond is a great idea. As for Chansiri he could have done what the old Derby owner did and wave his right to any money owed, this ensured Derby got sold for a reasonable price and minimised the risk of a further 15 point deduction. I listened to the Price of Football podcast they had a Sheffield Wednesday special it was really interesting, discussing that the interested parties will have an overall budget to buy the club and to invest in players, infrastructure etc so the buyers will be taking calculated risks as to how best they spend what they have available. Do they pay the full asking price and avoid the 15 point deduction but not have funds to strengthen the playing squad and infrastructure or do they take the 15 point deduction but have more to invest to improve the playing squad with a view they can make up the difference and sneak into the play offs. You do have to feel for the Sheffield Wednesday fans in all this, as this will be two seasons in a row where there season has been derailed before a ball has even been kicked.

I think it just goes to prove the importance of doing due diligence on the players background and character as much as scouting technical ability. Pearson was excellent at signing good eggs. Yes he did make mistakes but quickly rectified them or found a way to get the player onside. If you look at our recruitment over the last 4 years it’s littered with signings who don’t seem the right fit in terms of personality and would suggest some very lazy and stale recruitment, players such as JV, Soumare, VK, Winks, BEK you could even add Faes into the equation.

Wouldn’t be my captain but he showed last night what he can bring to the team, he is aggressive, quick and plays with intensity, yes he is limited on the ball and capable of brain farts but I did feel he had a positive impact on the game, and gives us qualities that Riccy can no longer bring. Happy to have him as a rotation option for the rest of the season and next season as back up to Aluko.

At the beginning of the season, aside from the odd brain fart, he looked excellent and largely kept us in games with some big saves, then just at the time he got injured and a new GK coach came in and it coincided with a massive drop off in form and confidence from Jakub, not helped by a very leaky defence. I would also point out this is another relative young and inexperienced player who has come through the academy and thrust into the starting XI at a time when the club is on its arse, morale and standards are on the floor and a number of players have checked out, all in all a pretty toxic and challenging environment. Last night will have done his confidence the world of good, he is a very very good goalkeeper, who is struggling like so many at the club at the moment. He is another if we persevere with and then clear out the deadwood in the summer, will come back to his best.

As others have said, aside from the penalty which was very rash, he looked solid and assured. He is quality in possession, he looked calm and rarely gave the ball away, his positioning and reading of the game also belies his years, another one to build the squad around for next season.

I thought he was very good last night, his confidence seems to be returning and he looks more solid since Rowett has come in. He always gives 100% even when he is struggling and having a poor run of form, you can see how much playing for this club means to him. He has taken an absolute battering these last 2/3 seasons, you also have to take into account he was still as relatively young and inexperienced player when the wheels came off the bus at the club and that can have a huge impact on young players. The culture has changed massively, has as the character and attitude of his fellow squad members, I imagine it’s been quite an unhappy and toxic environment in recent seasons. I really hope he can gain some confidence and use the run in to get his career back on track, he is here for the long term so hopefully if he can come good again we will end up with a very solid left back more than capable of performing at top end championship level.

Very good cameo from him last night, when he applies himself he shows he has the quality, it’s just the attitude and application that is the issue, I just don’t trust him anymore, I am waiting for him to have his next strop, down tools and throw his manager and team mates under the bus. let’s just hope he stays motivated for the remainder of the season, we stay up and then in the summer we part ways.

He was excellent last night, and for the majority of the season has been one of the very few bright sparks. He epitomises everything you want to see in a planet wearing the LCFC kit, he plays with intensity, endeavour and desire all qualities sadly lacking in so many of this current squad. Also he is no mug in possession, is very neat and tidy and has the quality of passing to help launch counter attacks. As long as his wages aren’t too high and we can afford to keep him, he would form part of the spine of next seasons team and would potentially be my captain or vice captain.

That win and Pompey losing drags Blackburn and Portsmouth back into the relegation mix which is critical .

Not sure yet, early days, he has definitely improved us and made us more stable at the back but I think it’s a bit of a crossroads, as I am not sure long term he is the right fit especially given his reluctance to utilise the younger players at his disposal.

He has really simplified the way we play, we are more solid but look to be more positive and direct when in possession without playing hoofball. 6 points from 5 games is a steady return given the circumstances. Only one blot so far at home to Norwich, really need to follow tonight up with another win on Saturday. My only concern at the moment is his reluctance to give many of our younger players meaningful minutes.

Excellent result and very good performance overall. I gave Rowett pelters for that line up and he has proper made me look a right sausage, couldn’t be happier to be proved wrong. The clean sheet is huge as it removes that weight from the teams shoulders and made up for Jakub, hopefully this is the turning point for the season. Fatawu and Skipp absolutely superb for me. Onwards and upwards.

I really hope this isn’t a carbon copy of the game at Ashton Gate earlier in the season. 2-0 up at half time and looking comfortable only to throw away the two goal lead in the 2nd half. Really hope we don’t sit back for the entirety of this half.

Definitely looks like a 27/28k crowd tonight

The more I see that starting XI the more angry and pissed off i get. This is a must win game and he decides to leave Mukasa who has been full of goal involvements since he came into the side and chosen a completely out of form Bobby Reid and then just as Daka scores a good goal and his confidence will be up he decides to drop him in favour of a bloke who is slow as feck, immobile and has checked out of the club. Absolutely honking and now to add insult to injury Aluko joins Page in disappearing from the matchday squad. Unfortunately this was always my fear, Cooper Mk 2.

Massive red flag for me tonight, how he can select BDCR ahead of Mukasa who has looked top quality since joining. Also to drop Daka off the back of scoring to be replaced by Ayew is absolute madness.

‘Shoot the Rudkin’ To the tune of ‘Shoot the Runner’ by Kasabian Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… From kings of England, top of the hill, Now it’s transfer windows giving us chills, Wrong gaffer in and the wrong lads bought, Another rebuild nobody sought. Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Harry Winks having a strop — had to be dropped, Hands in the air when the tempo’s stopped, Jordan Ayew jogging round like it’s Sunday league, Still waiting for that burst of speed… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Jannik Vestergaard and Wout Faes at the back again, Our defensive pain in the ass my friend, Ball in the box and the crowd all sigh, “Please not another one drifting by…” Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Boubakary Soumaré and Patson Daka — what can we say? Watch your head if you’re sat row Z today, Chance on goal and the crowd all ducks, Another rocket headed for the trucks… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Points deductions knocking at the door, Another charge sheet, maybe more, We’re counting losses week by week, While League One fixtures start to peek… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Another “internal review” announced, Same old faces still renounced, Another promotion, same old crew, Funny how the blame avoids you… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Jobs for the boys, self-preservation, Corporate spin and hesitation, No one steering, no one care — While League One waits just over there… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin… Shoot the Rudkin… shoot, shoot the Rudkin…

Absolutely superb work 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Leicester City: The Adidas deal is estimated at approximately £3 million per season. This figure reflects a significant increase from their previous Puma deal, which was worth roughly £1 million annually. The partnership has been in place since 2018 and was recently extended to cover the 2025/26 season. SportsPro +6

I like the look of that side Ric I would swap Mukasa for Reid and have Mavididi on the left.

I have done a bit of digging and research and in my post I did write I believe rather than state it as 100% fact. Now it could be our upfront payment is lower but we recieve a higher % of sales but then you would have to question whether the best option is to then stick an obscure Asian betting company as your front of shirt sponsor. Personally I would love to see us part ways with Adidas and team up with someone like Kappa, Puma, Umbro or Hummel who’s kits are far better and nicer than the template muck we have had with Adidas. If we wanted to be really retro Admiral are making a comeback next season with Burton Albion.

Thought you were excellent on the pod and great episode as always. Henry Winter was top class 👏🏼👏🏼

Agreed and I believe our deal with Adidas is worth circa £4m per season when we were a premier league club and yet Forests is worth £6m.

Cracking article, how we need a Martin George type of chairman and a Brian Little type of manager to get a grip of this club and turn the tide.

Wonder if he comes back to help lead us out of league one ….