zealot Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 3 minutes ago, Wookie said: Distance covered stats are a load of shit, it's the intensity that's more important and not reflected. Just now, AmarteyAndChill said: Correct, number of sprints are more effective Give me goals, assists and flair any-day above sprints and distance covered. Having a go at a man who for most of this season has played with 2-3 players ganging up on him is incredibly harsh. This thread is a joke. I think we need more Zombie Nation support for our magician. Personally I'd much rather he used all his energy on those jinks and lung-bursting runs from deep than on tracking back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmarteyAndChill Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 Just now, zealot said: Give me goals, assists and flair any-day above sprints and distance covered. Having a go at a man who for most of this season has played with 2-3 players ganging up on him is incredibly harsh. This thread is a joke. I think we need more Zombie Nation support for our magician. Personally I'd much rather he used all his energy on those jinks and lung-bursting runs from deep than on tracking back. It's frustrating he can't play in the 10 very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattCan Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 1 minute ago, AmarteyAndChill said: It's frustrating he can't play in the 10 very well. I feel he hasn't been rightly coached for that position. Also, his body build predisposes him to be a winger more than a central midfielder. For him to play as no. 10, good coaching, style of play, and some weight gain are essential. Unfortunately, he would lose the winger attributes such as lightweight, pace, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 Doesn't David Silva play number 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmarteyAndChill Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 6 minutes ago, filbertway said: Doesn't David Silva play number 10? Sometimes yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 1 minute ago, AmarteyAndChill said: Sometimes yeah I wouldn't write Mahrez off as a number 10, in theory he should have all the tools he needs to play that position. He'd probably be able to play it well in a team with more technical ability. We're at our best when we're moving the ball forwards quickly and into space though. That's not aimed at you by the way, just a general comment on Mahrez haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmarteyAndChill Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 6 minutes ago, filbertway said: I wouldn't write Mahrez off as a number 10, in theory he should have all the tools he needs to play that position. He'd probably be able to play it well in a team with more technical ability. We're at our best when we're moving the ball forwards quickly and into space though. That's not aimed at you by the way, just a general comment on Mahrez haha. Yeah, if we had more sustained possession. I think he's better when he can get in a 1 V 1 postion with a player and there is more room. In a number 10 there's no room for him to operate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTY_FOX Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 Mahrez moved to the number 10 rolw against Southampton away last season was the turning point in that game. He was unreal. So he can play there if we play to his strengths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattCan Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 20 minutes ago, filbertway said: I wouldn't write Mahrez off as a number 10, in theory he should have all the tools he needs to play that position. He'd probably be able to play it well in a team with more technical ability. We're at our best when we're moving the ball forwards quickly and into space though. That's not aimed at you by the way, just a general comment on Mahrez haha. I agree and I should add that, in Leicester, a 10 needs to play half like Shinji and half like Mahrez due to the frequent use of long passes and less use of link-up. But does a player like that even exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adejo92 Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 I don't believe a single player statement on the Ranieri departure. All scripted and bandwagon. If they meant what they said they wouldn't have downed tools and lead us into a relegation battle with woeful performances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGuy Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 8 minutes ago, adejo92 said: I don't believe a single player statement on the Ranieri departure. All scripted and bandwagon. If they meant what they said they wouldn't have downed tools and lead us into a relegation battle with woeful performances. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adejo92 Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 Just now, ZeGuy said: lol. Is it not true? Its only with shakey at the reins they have decided to put some effort in. Quite poor considering these are professionals on crazy money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 1 hour ago, the fox said: 1- "and you were not here until you arrived" end-product is goals and assists. So, you can't say he didn't have end-product until he scored. That is just moronic. 2- he got dispossessed only once in the whole game. And only had 9 wrong passes ( most of them were crosses) 3- but lately gray has been so so poor. He has no end-product and runs to blind alleys, offers no help defensively and showed that he can be frustrating and selfish in a lot of moments. Luxury? I know you are not talking about luxury, right? Without even the simplest of requirements like an overlapping fullback and you are talking about luxury. Your beloved demarai "the next big thing" gray has 1 goal and 2 assists in 904 minutes of high level competitive ( the league + CL) 7 starts and 19 off the bench. Not exactly amazing. Nothing against gray. But, I don't feel good knowing that when mahrez leaves, gray will be the one to fill in for him. 1. That comment makes you the moron. The point I made was he has done virtually nothing in eight months - including no goals in open play. Sorry but you cannot defend the indefensible - he has been disgraceful in terms of effort and end product, notwithstanding A goal on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGuy Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 7 minutes ago, adejo92 said: Is it not true? Its only with shakey at the reins they have decided to put some effort in. Quite poor considering these are professionals on crazy money. I think it's a bit more complex than this simplistic explanation which I expect more to be spread on DM-like forums by the hate bandwagonners who never watched us rather than find it here. It just lacks the "snakes" branding and you'll be totally trendy. I personally don't buy that shit one bit and my assumption is that the blame is to be shared by both the manager and the players. I also kindly remind you that we didn't play like we did against Hull and Liverpool (high pressing) since last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the fox Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 2 minutes ago, NotTheMarketLeader said: 1. That comment makes you the moron. The point I made was he has done virtually nothing in eight months - including no goals in open play. Sorry but you cannot defend the indefensible - he has been disgraceful in terms of effort and end product, notwithstanding A goal on Saturday. 1-I called your statement moronic, I didn't call you a moron. And can you elaborate on what made you think that I was a "moron" 2-done nothing apart from showing up to the CL group stage. 3- wasn't trying to defend his season, I was defending his game against hull (which you said he was bad and lacking in the work rate department) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTY_FOX Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 45 minutes ago, adejo92 said: Is it not true? Its only with shakey at the reins they have decided to put some effort in. Quite poor considering these are professionals on crazy money. Or we've gone back to what made us a successful team? I think it's clear to anyone with eyes that's watched us this year the tactics under ranieri and the tactics under Shakespeare have been completely different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrytaggart Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 1 hour ago, adejo92 said: I don't believe a single player statement on the Ranieri departure. All scripted and bandwagon. If they meant what they said they wouldn't have downed tools and lead us into a relegation battle with woeful performances. So you genuinely think that these players decided to down tools until Ranieri was out the door??. Nothing to do with last minute tactical and formation changes??? Nothing to do with the changes to key backroom staff???Genuinely all down to the players 'deciding' they wanted Ranieri out?? Mate, have a word with yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunyip Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 Pr Spin at it's worse. So Mahrez care to tell us why since the start of this season you did not give fvck about either the team Renieri or your own self respect ? If you looked up to Ranieri so much how come you did nothing on the pitch to save his job ? Funny how you only now manage to recapture some of that magic from last season now he's been sacked ? My opinion of you was already pretty low after your efforts this season but this cringe worthy article is the ultimate p*ss take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adejo92 Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 2 hours ago, ZeGuy said: I think it's a bit more complex than this simplistic explanation which I expect more to be spread on DM-like forums by the hate bandwagonners who never watched us rather than find it here. It just lacks the "snakes" branding and you'll be totally trendy. I personally don't buy that shit one bit and my assumption is that the blame is to be shared by both the manager and the players. I also kindly remind you that we didn't play like we did against Hull and Liverpool (high pressing) since last season. 1 hour ago, gerrytaggart said: So you genuinely think that these players decided to down tools until Ranieri was out the door??. Nothing to do with last minute tactical and formation changes??? Nothing to do with the changes to key backroom staff???Genuinely all down to the players 'deciding' they wanted Ranieri out?? Mate, have a word with yourself. 1 hour ago, ARTY_FOX said: Or we've gone back to what made us a successful team? I think it's clear to anyone with eyes that's watched us this year the tactics under ranieri and the tactics under Shakespeare have been completely different Yeah, sorry, my bad. I forgot formations stop you from being able to run...or tackle...or pass a ball.... Have to start calling you guys the toe nail squad because its the only thing left hanging out the players arses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrytaggart Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 Run forrest run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGuy Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 1 hour ago, adejo92 said: Yeah, sorry, my bad. I forgot formations stop you from being able to run...or tackle...or pass a ball.... Have to start calling you guys the toe nail squad because its the only thing left hanging out the players arses. Sarcasm is highly inappropriate when one shows such a poor football knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTY_FOX Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 4 hours ago, adejo92 said: Yeah, sorry, my bad. I forgot formations stop you from being able to run...or tackle...or pass a ball.... Have to start calling you guys the toe nail squad because its the only thing left hanging out the players arses. Well I think it's fairly obvious and more likely with actual factual evidence that we know ranieri told them not to press. That's his mistake not a lack of effort. I think it's clear to see he decided long balls to vardy and musa where what he wanted with the midfield not getting forward to help. Pretty obvious to anyone with eyes. He wanted to play a possession based game. One we'recommend not good enough at and after last season we proved possession means **** all. Give me 35% and 3 goals over 50 and a 0-0 any day. The defence aren't good enough to have that system, it made us easy to play through and put alot of pressure on them. But you know, you can ignore all of the obvious because the sun told you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the fox Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 Are people "naive" enough (for lack of better words) to think that a player is hurting his reputation and legacy intentionally so he can get rid of the manager. Like, come on now. Don't force people to call you stupid now. Mahrez and vardy had bad games last year too, were they trying to get rid of Claudio? If you like Claudio that much, than go follow him. Not liking how the club is handled, stop being a supporter then! Last year's achievement was all credited to Claudio, and this year's failures are because of the players, is that right? And the funny thing is, in midst of all the rumors and speculations, mahrez's name wasn't mentioned once! If you got an agenda ( against mahrez, vardy, Kasper or any player for that matter) you could at least be man enough and come clean, don't hide behind hypothetical scenarios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chico1958 Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 Two weeks and we're still banging on about: Was it the players Was it Claudio Was it Shakespeare Was it the Chairman I for one was unhappy about the teams performances, I am still unhappy about the way Claudio was treated. But the Team are still here and whether I think they did it or not doesn't matter................ They still wear the shirt and the badge. Which means they still get my support ..................... whether I like them or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinio'sCat Posted 9 March 2017 Share Posted 9 March 2017 11 hours ago, GaelicFox said: So many stopped playing good football under CR and almost ruined the only highlight of quite frankly (until 2016) bang average careers not sure i enjoy reading false tributes Are you ITK then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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