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I was just wondering how you get this squad playing the Enzo way and realised we don't have a player capable of doing what Ricardo did for us last season. Choudhury just won't cut it in the Prem playing that role. Then you realise why Winks played all those games last season. We haven't another midfielder that can play that way. There are clear reasons why we didn't strengthen in those two positions in the summer- 1. Those type of players aren't available, they have to be developed. 2. Most were highly concerned if we played the Enzo way we'd get cut open regularly. Therefore, we are a squad in transition. This is what we have until we can purchase players again. My point is It will be really interesting what Ruud's style of choice is. But we aren't going to see that tonight. He hasn't had the opportunity to train or buy players in the Summer. He has had 2 days. He can't be judged until 10 games after the Jan window has shut. Unless he is really, really bad.

Why would you leave Leicester? Good wages and fantastic facilities. I think the players come with the right attitude to further themselves career wise. Fail to improve to a standard where a dream move will happen. It's such an highly competitive league. And then they make themselves comfortable. Take Ndidi for example. He came, reached a level. Wasn't picked up by a bigger club and had settled in. He was even prepared to play Championship football for a year.

Send Edouard back. Recall Cannon. Sell Bouba. Get KDH on loan. Sell Faas Spend all the money on the back 4. I'd have Maguire back if available

I hate saying it but Faas and Vesteguard is the best CB combination we have. Coady can't play with Vesteguard. We learnt that last season. In the future I'd like to see Okoli and Nelson play together. Justin has to play RB (there is no one else) but he needs his role re-defined and some protection Infront of him. I'd like to see Thomas again. I thought he offered more than Kristianson. I'd like to see Choudhury given ago in midfield with Skipp and Winks. It would at least have energy. Mavididi and Buonanotte on the wings. Vardy up front as Daka doesn't score

Firstly, that was terrible. I felt the players were really divided in how they wanted to play in the first half. I don't mean formation but style. There is clearly conflict in the squad. Ruud is going to need a clear style and if players won't play it they will have to be dropped for players that will. No matter how big the names and how popular they are/not with fans. A couple of unpopular opinions I was pleased to see Thomas play well. Leicester lad. Had a tough time of it for a while now. But always gives his all. He has come in when the chips are down and gave it a good go today. I hope to see a bit more of him going forward as I think he could be a better player for us than Kristianson. I'm also not going to get on Justin's back. He has played as a CB last season. A full back/winger this season and today a wing back. He hasn't been helped by any of these systems. We also need him as Ricardo isn't going to be back for a while and next inline will be Choudhury.

I hope there is an almighty row in the changing room at halftime. I really want them to fall out because that would at least show they care. There is a real identity crisis here. Half the team wants to play Enzo ball, half get it forward quickly (Cooper I think) and on top of that we've gone for a 361 formation? Its an absolute mess. Ruud had better have a clear vision and willing to sack off any player who won't play it. The board (and us fans will have to accept that too). I really disliked the Cooper appointment but it does seem like the reason he was sacked was the lack of discipline amongst the players.

Fingers crossed this works out. I can't help but think it's a gamble.

I haven't seen anyone mention Mark Robins. I wanted him in the summer and think Cov are bonkers to have got rid of someone who has done so well with so little. I think Moyes keeps us up. I want Potter tho as I see him as the better option longer term when compared to Moyes.

I think this is why we've sacked Cooper now. I think one of the other relegation candidates are about to sack their manager as well so by acting now we get 1st choice

I'm starting to wonder whether we had to buy a Spurs player for an inflated figure if we got promoted. Perhaps part of the Madison or Winks deal. I think there is a lot of dodgy transfer stuff going on so clubs can avoid the financial regulations. Skipp, who I quite like by the way, isn't a 25 million pound midfielder. He is good, perhaps worth 14 million. A solid player to have as a backup that you know will put a shift in for you. I certainly don't think we should be turning on at him.

If we achieve another 10 points from the next 10 fixtures I think we stay up comfortably. However, I do think we've had a nice set of fixtures so far and I fear we will find points harder to come by going forward.

It's alright... Daka is back training! 😂

I think Cooper is terrified of making substitutions. He doesn't think he has the players on the bench to play his way. I don't like his way. But I concede his way keeps us in games and the score tight. What I really dislike is we have 3 players in our back 4 who can't play the ball through the lines. This keeps us penned in. It's going to be interesting as to whether Vesteguard gets his place back. Okoli and Kristenson have several good attributes but playing the ball into midfield is where they are poor. Ricky P could/would help but for the fact he and Winks will want to play like last season. Which is why we won't be seeing much of either going forward. Again I don't like it but it isn't going to change as long as Cooper keeps us getting about a point a game and keeps the goal difference down. Currently, he isn't going anywhere. Sadly.

Very, very good analysis. Fixing it shouldn't be as tricky as Cooper is making it. What I can't understand is we made the Winks, Skipp, Ndidi midfield work against Palace. The obvious thing to do is to keep that spine. Then you play Mavididi and Fatawu. Later in games you switch Ndidi and Vardy for one of the new 10s and Édouard. If winning you can pull a winger for Ayew and Reid. If chasing the game you sacrifice a full back. My fear is Cooper will stubbornly play Ayew because he is the boss. I've have no problems with this if we didn't have Fatawu and a strong midfield spine (Palace). The full backs need to sit and defend with Winks. Raneri worked this out. I can see parallels.

Not a fan so far. I want Ricardo playing and Fatawu and Mavididi on the flanks. He just needs to forget about full backs becoming the winger and tell them both to sit. But he is getting some big calls right- Ndidi pressing high up the field and being a physical menace being one. I wasn't sure it would work (Aston Villa being a case in point) but it does as he compliments Vardy well. I'm hoping with the signing of Édouard we can replace what Ndidi brings in games just higher up the pitch. Therefore, we will be able to play one of the new 10s and Édouard or Ndidi and Vardy. His in game tactics worry me most. Most established Prem teams have a bench of 'options' and can adapt systems to hurt the opposition. We've got players that can change games but no plans/systems to revert too. I think we will be out manoeuvred regularly in the second half of games.

There really does seem to be a lack of media interest in a decision that could have huge ramifications for VAR offsides at Selhurst Park. The issue, we are led to believe, is they can't put cameras in the right places like they can at other grounds. If they rule they got it wrong in our game how many other times will the tech have failed at Selhurst Park. Perhaps, this is why it's so quiet in the media world. Everyone can see from the images we have something is amiss but to question it creates doubt in a system that is supposed to be highly accurate.

To be honest I like Faes more if he has had a word. If true most of us are annoyed with the things he is annoyed with. Hopefully, a bit of a wake up call for the club.

It always had purpose until they were ahead. Then it had a negative purpose

I'm hoping all the 'news' will come out now we have a kit to put them in for the photos. 🤞

It is Terrible that it's come to this. However, I feel the need for cash to counterbalance the costs of maintaining a Prem squad within the financial rules are the reasons these decisions have to be made. If we are going to be angry, fine. But direct it at the financial rules and force a change there rather than the club.

If he left we'd have needed to replace him. That would have cost a lot in fees and then wages. It would also count against us for FFP. Two years makes more sense but three is perhaps the perfect compromise to get him to sign while the money is tight. Sorting this also allows us to strengthen (spend) elsewhere. Also, imagine if we get a (small) fee for him in a year or two. We'd be FFP up!

Perhaps we are losing a few of the other CBs we have? I don't like the third year, but with FFP it means we don't have to buy and if we sell him we make money (I think). It's effectively like signing a free transfer.

It's all Ai, clickbait, scroll down to find a non story but we've made you see a hundred adverts rubbish. The facts remain the same. We were shafted by a want-a-away manager with a team full of 'stars' running their contracts down. The system will change as it obviously doesn't work. In the meantime the fear for the Premier League is that a points deduction will cost them millions in legal issues if a team goes down having had x amount of points deducted. That's why the previous deductions have been magically calculated to give the teams the best possible chance to survive. As for survival- I've said numerous times I think our squad last season will be stronger than this coming season's squad. However, if we can get a manager in that brings what we've got together, gets our best players playing then we might just be alright.

It's fun and games. I've changed my thinking based on the most likely (in my head) situation. Everything said is based purely on my opinion. I think Brighton, Chelsea and Man U all want McKenna. I think Brighton knew they were losing De Zerbi and did the deal with him a while ago (hence the down turn in their form). They have McKenna top of their shortlist. They thought by announcing De Zerbi's departure early that would then allow them to act on McKenna unchallenged. I don't think they dreamt Chelsea would be after him let alone Man U. Meanwhile, I think Man U have met with McKenna in secret and already have him lined up. I think the players have been informed that a replacement is lined up but they can't act until a day or so after the FA Cup Final. Chelsea have moved quickly following Brighton's news in order to get McKenna over Brighton and either before Man U have a chance or they had no idea Man U wanted him. They have then panicked when they have realised McKenna isn't a done deal for them. So they have stirred up the rumour mill either to try and force McKenna to talk to them or so it looks like they haven't got a first choice. Man U are to arrogant to panic. They also know the optics look bad if they remove Ten Hag before the Cup Final. Brighton know they can't compete with Chelsea and Man U. McKenna knows he is going to Man U and I imagine is just waiting. I'd imagine it's already a done deal with significant compensation for Ipswich. Chelsea will be thanking their lucky stars they have set the rumour mill on fire as when they appoint it won't look like a second choice. Brighton are screwed as they have a settled squad that's on the downturn. I don't think they are an attractive proposition. Ipswich will have the Man U money which might be attractive to a manager as they can spend spend spend yet there is low expectations. What does this mean for Enzo. I think he goes to Chelsea if they really want him. But I think he knows he isn't first choice. I get the impression he needs to be loved and if Chelsea won't buy in 100% to his philosophy it's the wrong move. Especially, as a year in the Prem hasn't hindered Kompany's chances for a top job. He won't go to Brighton or Ipswich as they aren't his players. I think he stays. Develops his way and waits for a top club to want him for his philosophy. His reputation will remain intact as long as Leicester are competitive ish. He can hide behind FFP and points deductions. I'd imagine he will be paid well at Leicester so money isn't a big factor for a season.

I'd love to see Mark Robins given a chance. I don't think anyone has mentioned Gareth Southgate. He could be available after the Summer. He will want to prove he can do it in the Prem. I'm not sure tho. Our current owners have a history of making appointments that are not obvious. So it won't be a name anyone has mentioned.