Milo Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 ...with accepting life in the Championship next season. Not bitter, not doom-mongering and not hysterical. We have been poor for most league games this season. We have a defence that can't defend, and an attack that can't score. And an impotent midfield. There are currently not three worse teams than us, so I would say that we are down - and I can see a beautiful symmetry of us finishing bottom this year. Don't know how, don't know why, but there it is. Writing has been on the wall for a few months, and nothing has changed imo to show that there will be a miraculous improvement (or even a small improvement). So, I am in a relatively good place - would rather it wasn't so, but for the sake of my sanity I had to through the whole shock/bewilderment/frustration/anger/disbelief/more frustration thing, and I think I've come out the other side... Peace Just my tuppence worth
MattyFromLE Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 Ahhh bugger. Well that's it then hey lads? Would you look at that. Champions relegated on Tuesday 7th of February. Sarcasm aside. We are worringly poor. But I wouldn't write them off just yet.
Fox92 Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 Honestly, I wouldn't put it past us staying up (we all know what Leicester are like) but in my head I know we are beyond poor and have been the worst side in the division for weeks now. We can't defend - concede very poor goals - and on the other hand don't create chances. This week is a big week. I don't think Ranieri can afford to lose to Derby (with it being Derby) and definitely Swansea. We have to beat Swansea too, don't want to be drawing and definitely can't lose.
stripeyfox Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 7 minutes ago, Milo said: ...with accepting life in the Championship next season. Not bitter, not doom-mongering and not hysterical. We have been poor for most league games this season. We have a defence that can't defend, and an attack that can't score. And an impotent midfield. There are currently not three worse teams than us, so I would say that we are down - and I can see a beautiful symmetry of us finishing bottom this year. Don't know how, don't know why, but there it is. Writing has been on the wall for a few months, and nothing has changed imo to show that there will be a miraculous improvement (or even a small improvement). So, I am in a relatively good place - would rather it wasn't so, but for the sake of my sanity I had to through the whole shock/bewilderment/frustration/anger/disbelief/more frustration thing, and I think I've come out the other side... Peace Just my tuppence worth Hi Wes....
stripeyfox Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 10 minutes ago, Milo said: ...with accepting life in the Championship next season. Not bitter, not doom-mongering and not hysterical. We have been poor for most league games this season. We have a defence that can't defend, and an attack that can't score. And an impotent midfield. There are currently not three worse teams than us, so I would say that we are down - and I can see a beautiful symmetry of us finishing bottom this year. Don't know how, don't know why, but there it is. Writing has been on the wall for a few months, and nothing has changed imo to show that there will be a miraculous improvement (or even a small improvement). So, I am in a relatively good place - would rather it wasn't so, but for the sake of my sanity I had to through the whole shock/bewilderment/frustration/anger/disbelief/more frustration thing, and I think I've come out the other side... Peace Just my tuppence worth Don't worry. We on the "Great Escape" portion of our Great Escape/Win the Premier League cycle. This time next year we'll be 8 points clear at the top of the Prem...
Raw Dykes Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 My thoughts, as well. I think there could be some hope that a new manager might just save us, but I really don't think that will happen in time. It would have to happen now, really, and I expect Claudio will be given at least another 4 games. If I were the owners, I'd be looking for a manager who will be able to get us promoted from the Championship as soon as possible.
Countryfox Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 12 minutes ago, Milo said: ...with accepting life in the Championship next season. Not bitter, not doom-mongering and not hysterical. We have been poor for most league games this season. We have a defence that can't defend, and an attack that can't score. And an impotent midfield. There are currently not three worse teams than us, so I would say that we are down - and I can see a beautiful symmetry of us finishing bottom this year. Don't know how, don't know why, but there it is. Writing has been on the wall for a few months, and nothing has changed imo to show that there will be a miraculous improvement (or even a small improvement). So, I am in a relatively good place - would rather it wasn't so, but for the sake of my sanity I had to through the whole shock/bewilderment/frustration/anger/disbelief/more frustration thing, and I think I've come out the other side... Peace Just my tuppence worth Well I haven't given up yet .... Ok our defence is leaking like a sieve at the moment but lets not forget we have a new loanee ready to step in .. and ... Amartey played a blinder at AFCON as a centre half. When Slimani and Ulloa get fit they might bang a few goals in and even better help Vardy to bang loads of goals in ! I would drop Mahrez and play Gray all the time. I expect a good cup run after seeing off the Shaggers and Millwall ... but concede we MAY not get much further in the CL ... but who knows ?!?
filbertway Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 I'm actually kind of the same, I'd much prefer we stayed up obviously. The major negative is that we'd 100% lose Riyad and I'm not sure when we'll see a player as good as him play for us again. There's plenty of positives to take out of going down though. It would provide us with an opportunity to move some players on that are on large contracts. We will have the spine of a good team at that level and would be set up to go straight back up. I think we'd be able to retain Drinkwater Amartey Ndidi Gray Okazaki Albrighton Barnes Chillwell Musa Ulloa King Kaputska I've probably missed some... I think Zieler and Mendy would return back to Germany and France respectively. I'd hope we could persuade Schmiechel to stay with us but wouldn't begrudge him wanting to move on. If he did then I'd be looking to keep Zieler if possible. Would look to move on Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs, Vardy. Slimani would probably go to China. If the defenders can't be moved on, they can be back ups till their contracts run out. That'd leave us with the task of buying a right back, 2 centre backs and probably a back up full back either side. Simpson can stay as back up right back if needed. Potentially we could have Zieler New Amartey New Chillwell Ndidi Drinkwater Albrighton Kaputska Gray Ulloa/Okazaki
Jimothy Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 6 minutes ago, filbertway said: Potentially we could have Zieler New Amartey New Chillwell Ndidi Drinkwater Albrighton Kaputska Gray Ulloa/Okazaki I've heard the New brothers are good defenders.
filbertway Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 Just now, Facecloth said: I've heard the New brothers are good defenders. Haha!
M0901 Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 12 minutes ago, filbertway said: I'm actually kind of the same, I'd much prefer we stayed up obviously. The major negative is that we'd 100% lose Riyad and I'm not sure when we'll see a player as good as him play for us again. There's plenty of positives to take out of going down though. It would provide us with an opportunity to move some players on that are on large contracts. We will have the spine of a good team at that level and would be set up to go straight back up. I think we'd be able to retain Drinkwater Amartey Ndidi Gray Okazaki Albrighton Barnes Chillwell Musa Ulloa King Kaputska I've probably missed some... I think Zieler and Mendy would return back to Germany and France respectively. I'd hope we could persuade Schmiechel to stay with us but wouldn't begrudge him wanting to move on. If he did then I'd be looking to keep Zieler if possible. Would look to move on Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs, Vardy. Slimani would probably go to China. If the defenders can't be moved on, they can be back ups till their contracts run out. That'd leave us with the task of buying a right back, 2 centre backs and probably a back up full back either side. Simpson can stay as back up right back if needed. Potentially we could have Zieler New Amartey New Chillwell Ndidi Drinkwater Albrighton Kaputska Gray Ulloa/Okazaki Not a chance Gray will be here next year if we go down
filbertway Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 1 minute ago, MaxR said: Not a chance Gray will be here next year if we go down No? We don't need to sell and I'm not sure he'll attract the kind of bids that would make us part with him. A season playing week in week out for one of the favourites for the league would be great for him I think. Same with a few of our younger players.
FrankieADZ Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 i havent just yet, but the only reason im saying that is the small hope CR actually see's that the defence needs a bit of a shack up, but hes more stubborn that NP was
Guest Lako42 Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 Some real weak mentalities on here 14 games to go FFS! After what has happened at this club over the 2 most RECENT seasons I do not understand how anyone can be reserved to anything. No lessons are ever learnt, people still actually think you can predict football.
peach0000 Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 Didn't know you could get relegated without being in the relegation zone, I guess I learn something new everyday.
Babylon Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 1 hour ago, Fox92 said: Honestly, I wouldn't put it past us staying up (we all know what Leicester are like) We are the most ridiculous team in this country for drama... I've absolutely no ruled out an FA cup final, champions league semi and staying up on the last day.
M0901 Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 41 minutes ago, filbertway said: No? We don't need to sell and I'm not sure he'll attract the kind of bids that would make us part with him. A season playing week in week out for one of the favourites for the league would be great for him I think. Same with a few of our younger players. I think because he's only 20 and is already turning heads, I just think he won't look back from the premier league from here on in. I hope he'd stay as I'm a big fan.
Gerard Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 1 hour ago, Milo said: ...with accepting life in the Championship next season. Not bitter, not doom-mongering and not hysterical. We have been poor for most league games this season. We have a defence that can't defend, and an attack that can't score. And an impotent midfield. There are currently not three worse teams than us, so I would say that we are down - and I can see a beautiful symmetry of us finishing bottom this year. Don't know how, don't know why, but there it is. Writing has been on the wall for a few months, and nothing has changed imo to show that there will be a miraculous improvement (or even a small improvement). So, I am in a relatively good place - would rather it wasn't so, but for the sake of my sanity I had to through the whole shock/bewilderment/frustration/anger/disbelief/more frustration thing, and I think I've come out the other side... Peace Just my tuppence worth That's the spirit.
Milo Posted 7 February 2017 Author Posted 7 February 2017 36 minutes ago, peach0000 said: Didn't know you could get relegated without being in the relegation zone, I guess I learn something new everyday. Ummm, most of the clubs below us are playing better and picking up points...we're very very bad and not picking up points... feel free to be in denial!
Milo Posted 7 February 2017 Author Posted 7 February 2017 OP was not meant to be negative, honest. I haven't seen anything much that indicates this is just a bad patch, and things will get better. Of course I hope I'm wrong, and feel free to beat me soundly with a clapper if we stay up...
Bayfox Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 1 hour ago, MaxR said: Not a chance Gray will be here next year if we go down Nor Drinky or Chillwell. Gray will probably get a lift to Goodison with Kasper and Liverpool need a left back, the links with Klopp and Anfield come from the Huddersfield manager, they are suitors for sure, we threw a huge pay rise his way to keep him.
Harry - LCFC Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 I find these sort of comments a bit ridiculous. You do not know that we are relegated, certainly not in the position we are in right now. You don't have to look very far back (this season for example) to see teams that looked utterly incapable of winning the points they'd need to stay up and then, somehow or other, they turned it around. You can never be certain that the way things are going in the present will continue until the end of the season. Saying that you know we're going down is immensely presumptive.
sharonlcfc21 Posted 7 February 2017 Posted 7 February 2017 32 minutes ago, Babylon said: We are the most ridiculous team in this country for drama... I've absolutely no ruled out an FA cup final, champions league semi and staying up on the last day. Could happen ?
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