Vulpine Victor

They conceded more goals than any other team (except Norwich) in the top ten positions. 63 Compared to our 41. Talking to several Southampton supporters I know, he was unpopular even after getting promoted by the play-offs. The next year was a complete washout, it made our efforts look good by comparison. LCFC. 25 pts. Goal diff. - 47 Southampton. 12 pts Goal diff - 60

Given that the defenders we have had in the last four seasons were incapable of playing out from the back, without giving away at least one goal every few games this way of playing would appear to be something only the more skilled players can do effectively. I would strongly suggest that due to the incompetence of our owners, the players we will be relying on this coming season will be far below the level of our previous teams.

Having watched Scotland lose 3-0 to Brazil, it would appear that their defence have adopted a Martin Russell form of defending. Taking their time getting the ball forward and seeing how many passes they can make in their own area before losing the ball. It has obviously worked so well for him at Southampton and Rangers.

I was disappointed at having to give up my season ticket, that I had held for over thirty years due to health reasons, but with the prospect of Martin Russell as Manager it is a delight. The owners have clearly got a one tract mind. Appointing someone who has been a serial failure to the position is in keeping with promoting Rudkin, who with the inept backing of Top has got us relegated twice and ruined the progress that had been made under Vichai. This appointment is probably the most unpopular one in LCFC’s history. I have no wish to watch players who are incapable of playing possession based football being beaten week after week by teams, possibly less talented but playing effective football. In Division One you need players who play direct football with a good physical presence similar to those in Nigel Pearson’s team.

We signed Mahrez when we were in the second tier, that worked out pretty well.

Same problem as before. We can never play two halves of decent football. We are completely useless at defending free kicks, crosses and corners. Hopefully the manager can teach them the basics of defending. A fit Lascelles would help.

Ayew would have been on the edge of the box watching the ball go out.

If you travel to Wrexham on a winter’s night and watch your team in the pouring rain you deserve the chance to celebrate a goal , that gives you a point. Especially if the rest of the game was absolute dog poo.