Babylon Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 21 minutes ago, The whole world smiles said: 1. I was being tongue in cheek. 2. it means everything he was not a mercenary joining for 13 games. he loved the club and he loved us as fans he showed fantastic loyalty to the fans, the city, the players and got none back. He got about three months more than anyone else would have got. End of the day results did him and nothing else. As someone else said, no point being the most liked club in the championship. I'm gutted it had to come to this... but it really did have to come to this, to give the club a shot at staying up.
Rusko187 Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 That has made me so sad, how could we drive this man out of our club!
The_frozenoak Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 Honestly feel like crap, yes I think it's the right decision, yet it sure hurts. Thanks for everything Sir Claudio, the memories will play in my heart and mind forever!!.
The Horse's Mouth Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 such ashame it couldn't work on a long term basis, but unlike last year football isn't a fairytale
Shelf Side Spurs Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 36 minutes ago, Paddy. said: Leicester are not my club obviously, but I'm with Lineker and all the fans that think he has been poorly treated and shown a huge lack of respect by the players and those behind this sacking. He strikes me as a very decent man and I wish him every success in the future.
smudger63 Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 There have been posters on here that have ridiculed this man, i`ve seen him called a clown, a twat and a moron in recent times, well those posters should read that statement and learn what true class is, and hopefully learn from it. This man is forever, truly a Leicester City legend, a man that made a dream come true, that brought not just the football club, but the City of Leicester to the attention of the world. The man has so much class, in a world that has so little. Thank you Claudio, from the bottom of my heart, for dreaming, and making my dream a reality. I will carry those memories with me forever.
EGBFitness Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 The man has been class from start to finish and will always be a Leicester legend Would be nice for the club to show some gesture before Liverpool game with a statue in a few years time. Sad to see him go but the time is right
blueharmie Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 1 minute ago, Shelf Side Spurs said: Leicester are not my club obviously, but I'm with Lineker and all the fans that think he has been poorly treated and shown a huge lack of respect by the players and those behind this sacking. He strikes me as a very decent man and I wish him every success in the future. Have him at spurs then?
iamafox Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 So sad that Claudio had to go under difficult circumstances. Not the way I wanted it to be. But let's look on the positive side. We'll never forget what this man brought to our club last season. Never did I believe that we would shock the world and win English football's most coveted prize. And he brought us Champions League football for the first time as a result of that major feat, not to mention that we're still in it after finishing top of our group. After supporting Leicester City for so long, I never thought I would witness any of those things. I feel like that after what Claudio helped us achieve, saying 'thank you' and 'you'll be missed' doesn't do it justice.
smudger63 Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 8 minutes ago, Babylon said: He got about three months more than anyone else would have got. End of the day results did him and nothing else. As someone else said, no point being the most liked club in the championship. I'm gutted it had to come to this... but it really did have to come to this, to give the club a shot at staying up. Except that Pearson got the whole season in the end, despite actually being 4 points worse off than we currently are at this stage of the season.
Monsell1976 Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 Heartbreaking, the bloke is amazing, feel like shite reading it, really feel for him, wether the players played for him or not, they must read that, know they failed a man that made them champions, and must feel remorse, if they don't they are soulless Also feel for owners, who had little option and are now facing the flak
Hammo Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 That is a beautiful farewell statement, written in a style crafted to melt our hearts. For him to highlight his love for the supporters just accentuates the feeling of sadness at his dismissal. We owe Claudio the best year of our football-supporting lives and he will forever be feted and loved for that. But that was then and this is now. He said his dream died yesterday, but it has been a slow, painful descent towards the grave of the Championship this season and he was unable to stop it. That is why he has gone. At least he has been spared the humiliation of relegation, for that inevitably is where he and the team were heading. Thanks, Claudio. You will be in our hearts forever.
Itsthejoeker Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 £20 says you can't read it with this in the background and keep dry eyes.
lifted*fox Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 Thank you Claudio. I'm very much of the opinion that your time was up - for whatever reason, whatever you did to lose the confidence of the players and staff or whatever they did to you - it all felt so helpless and irreparable. I wanted nothing more than for everyone to pull together and for all of us to continue on the 'fairy-tale' journey but that just wasn't meant to be. Irrespective of this poor season, I will always hold you in the highest of regards and fondest of memories - you bought something to our club that nobody else could have done - your magic at the right time, in the right place - truly amazing. I doubt we will ever experience anything quite like it again. Not quite sure why I've typed that out like he's going to read it - I just hope that he doesn't feel like he's unappreciated or unwelcome here - he will forever be a Leicester legend and hero. **** sake - let's build this man a statue. Keep your head held high Claudio - you'll always be loved in Leicester.
Babylon Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 5 minutes ago, smudger63 said: Except that Pearson got the whole season in the end, despite actually being 4 points worse off than we currently are at this stage of the season. You do realise why though? We hadn't spent another £110m, we played half decent football and were in most games, it was all his backroom team that he'd put together. Not only that the players were behind him and owners clearly felt the team building job he did on top of all that made him a good choice if we went down. Can we really say any of that about Claudio? I can't say he's our best bet now let alone if we went down to a league he doesn't know.
UPinCarolina Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 @MPH Described it as feeling like breaking up with someone who you love dearly. You know that things are most likely beyond repair, but that doesn't make it hurt any less.
Charl91 Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 1 minute ago, Babylon said: You do realise why though? We hadn't spent another £110m, we played half decent football and were in most games, it was all his backroom team that he'd put together. Not only that the players were behind him and owners clearly felt the team building job he did on top of all that made him a good choice if we went down. Can we really say any of that about Claudio? I can't say he's our best bet now let alone if we went down to a league he doesn't know. I agree with most of your points, but I think there's been a lot of revisionism about the "half decent football" we played under Pearson. I suppose we did in the Championship, but it was pretty drab for most of the time in the Prem (5 - 3 excluded) up untill our great escape.
norwichfox Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 Lovely man, thank you Claudio, it's hot in here, my eyes are sweating.
lifted*fox Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 Just now, Babylon said: You do realise why though? We hadn't spent another £110m, we played half decent football and were in most games, it was all his backroom team that he'd put together. Not only that the players were behind him and owners clearly felt the team building job he did on top of all that made him a good choice if we went down. Can we really say any of that about Claudio? I can't say he's our best bet now let alone if we went down to a league he doesn't know. Honestly mate, I just don't understand how people don't get this. You've spelt it out so clearly above but people just can't wrap their heads around the difference and why this isn't a comparable situation. Football doesn't attract the most intelligent of fans though, tbf.
SpinneyHillRanger Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 Should always be remembered here for that dream.... What gets me is here on FT, the majority of those polls asking for him to be sacked were always 75% in favour of getting rid.... A crying shame what we've done
Russell sprout Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 Suppose we should be careful what we wish for,now it's happened I feel crap, i wanted Claudio to resign,not get sacked, the players have let everyone down but ultimately it's the gaffer that pays the price, imo I felt him leaving was our only chance of staying up as if he stayed in charge the players would simply not perform, how they'll perform now remains to be seen, but it's a gamble I feel the owners had to take, im juz saddened how it's ended, but now it's over a statue should be erected, if ghandi gets one who done nothing for Leicester then Claudio should definitely get one
Babylon Posted 24 February 2017 Posted 24 February 2017 8 minutes ago, Charl91 said: I agree with most of your points, but I think there's been a lot of revisionism about the "half decent football" we played under Pearson. I suppose we did in the Championship, but it was pretty drab for most of the time in the Prem (5 - 3 excluded) up untill our great escape. There was a 1/3 of the season with his diamond that was awful. The rest I thought was ok and certainly a mile better than what we see now. anyway don't want another NP thread
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