STUHILL Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 10 minutes ago, brucey said: apparently the OP of that post has been outed as a very prolific troll on their forums, an opposition fan who uses multiple accounts I thought it was too good to be true. No fan is that complimentary after a loss! It was a nice reminder of what we have achieved recently nontheless!
Guy Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 5 hours ago, Bryn said: Craig Shakespeare knows this squad inside out. We need to sit him down in the summer and ask him what his vision is to take the club forward. If he's got one I think the job's his. Realistically there's absolutely nobody else to rival him really is there?? The breathtaking stats to date speak for themselves!!
STUHILL Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 Just now, Guy said: Realistically there's absolutely nobody else to rival him really is there?? The breathtaking stats to date speak for themselves!! 8 games left, I think he would have to lose nearly all of them to not get the job this summer. I expect we will win a good handful more and so he will surely get appointed shortly after the season is finished. It saves the owners a real headache too, as instead of planning our pre-season plans and signings etc, they would be interviewing for a new manager and even then, that could mean a lot of upheaval with the current playing squad. Although I think the owners love having a big name manager, they must be secretly relieved at not having to go through that whole process again. In Shakespeare, they also have a calm, well spoken and very professional guy, so they must be thanking their monks for this blessing!
Guy Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 8 minutes ago, STUHILL said: 8 games left, I think he would have to lose nearly all of them to not get the job this summer. I expect we will win a good handful more and so he will surely get appointed shortly after the season is finished. It saves the owners a real headache too, as instead of planning our pre-season plans and signings etc, they would be interviewing for a new manager and even then, that could mean a lot of upheaval with the current playing squad. Although I think the owners love having a big name manager, they must be secretly relieved at not having to go through that whole process again. In Shakespeare, they also have a calm, well spoken and very professional guy, so they must be thanking their monks for this blessing! Yes, as you can tell it's all something of a 'no brainer' to me really, it saves the owners a fruitless search and many wasted hours in the summer really! Although all still at the theoretical stage for now, then all bar the shouting I would think, barring a catastrophe the job is definitely now Shakespeare's......that's if he wants it and the owners think he's the right man for the job in the summer......in spite of the owner's penchant for wanting a 'big name' manager as said! Historical comparisons wise, then for me appointing Shakespeare in the summer would be a similar scenario to when the present owners brought Pearson back here for spell two in late 2011....still not a big name at all by then (compared to his unlucky predecessor Sven!) but a favoured person who they could trust and not treat with contempt in the end like Mandy-rich did of course! NP was somebody who knew the club well after what went before too with a 'near miss' on an unlikely two successive promotions during the excellent spell one. Even so his 'second coming' was of course controversial at the time and did require some prising away from Hull for him with a lucrative offer to return. Again he was not a big name but more importantly was a tried and trusted competent manager at the higher Championship level at the time. Obviously we flattered to deceive under his leadership for the first 18 months thereafter of course (compared to our momentum-esque first season back in the Championship under him) and were very fortunate to scrape into the play offs in the end in 2013 of course but patience proved to be a virtue and the rest from thereon is, as they say controversial history though! Shakespeare please - William was a great poet, Craig has so far been a great football manager!
Wizerud Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 Glad I took the day off today and got to see the game, although I was beginning to regret it for the first 55 minutes or so. Thought Kasper had a quiet game. Defense was solid, resilient and focused. Really hope Benny gets a goal soon - he deserves it. Drinky not having the best of times these last few games but even then I wouldn't say he was poor. Certainly doesn't deserve to be dropped. Mahrez better today, forcing things less, being less selfish. Gray was greedy but you can tell he's just full of confidence right now. I think he'll recognise this and learn from it. His teammates will make sure of that I'd play Slim on Sunday, maybe even Gray again and save Albrighton for Madrid. Nice to see Albrighton getting some attention and credit as well.
Smudge Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 5 hours ago, Thracian said: Well, Craig collected his 6th successive victory and fifth Premiership win on the trot to very nearly double our points tally from the time he took over and all but seal our place in the top flight. Victory also gave him his most awkward decision - what to do against Everton in the next match. In stark contrast to the game against Stoke, Shaky made exactly the right substitutions at the right time and to the right effect this evening and we duly saw the closing stages out at the Sunderland end threatening more goals, which pleased me no end. It wasn't a great game by any yardstick but the result was important, Sunderland were always going to compete and we did learn two or three things along the way., One concerned the value, ability, energy and effect of Albrighton when he has proper targets to aim for. Grey was our biggest threat in the first half but yet again failed to produce the end product that may one day transform him from a promising support player to an outstanding first choice. Albrighton did deliver end product and changed the course of the game. Not only that but his energy and mobility ensured we had the good passing options and purpose up front to deny Sunderland any chance of recovering from the quick one-two we gave them through the excellent goals scored by Slimani and Vardy. A second point was the emergence of Benny from the background of being a squad also ran to genuine first team contender. Our second clean sheet in succession didn't represent a perfect defensive display but Kasper didn't have a lot to do and Benny played a big part in that. It means we now have three genuine options at centre-back and that's a good kind of problem for the manager, My third point was the cameo of King at the end and the way he so easily slotted into the rhythm of our game and ensured that available passing options were taken and, with Albrighton, that we continued to offer a threat. Indeed, Kingy could and probably should have marked his return with a goal but his just being there in the closing stages showed that he still carries that threat as well as any of our central midfielders. So maybe he won't be completely forgotten just yet. Fifteen points from five games....this team of ours doesn't do good or bad by halves - and it's another commendable achievement for the boss and his team. As is moving into 10th place in the table when I honestly thought we were destined for relegation just before Ranieri was sacked...and might well have left that decision too late. So a 6/10 performance but a 10/10 result and another 10/10 for the manager for making such astute and effective substitutions in good time to change the course or the game for the better. What next I wonder? Excellent report Tony
WigstonWanderer Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 We appear to have a plan b after all! Marc Albrighton & Islam Slimani - who'd have thunk it? Marc was a revelation, and Islam finally starting to show his value. Dodgy first hour though and flattering scoreline, though they didn't get many clear cut chances apart from the one that hit the post. We looked really good by the end. Good ground-out result. Got to say Albrighton >> Gray. Gray has to learn to pass as well as take a pot at every opportunity. He looks great at times but I'd put Marc in every time at the moment. Vardy was a bit off his game for the first hour I thought. Worked hard and some good tackles but lost the ball several times when receiving at close quarter with admittedly not much room for manoeuvre. What a goal though! Shinji not quite matching his Stoke performance.
WigstonWanderer Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 9 hours ago, fazzyfox said: Moyes has obviously modelled this Sunderland side on himself ......Ugly I'd say he's aged relatively well TBF
WigstonWanderer Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 8 hours ago, Eagle10 said: I wasn't disagreeing I was just adding xD You two should get a room?
The Doctor Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 7 hours ago, Beliall said: http://www.timesoccer.com/video/leicester-city-vs-sunderland-live-stream-highlights.html match highlights. I don't think you can overstate how good vardy's goal was, that ball was fizzed to him by albrighton, he kills it dead and thwacks it into the top corner with his weaker foot, fantastic strike I cant stop watching it. one of the best goals I've seen The slimani goal... Read the comments on the guardians match report complaining that was a push and shouldn't have been allowed. Is that how soft football has gotten? absolutely brilliant strike by Vardy. Scored 3 league games in a row, 8 league games left... Time to try and match his record?
st albans fox Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 2 minutes ago, The Doctor said: The slimani goal... Read the comments on the guardians match report complaining that was a push and shouldn't have been allowed. Is that how soft football has gotten? absolutely brilliant strike by Vardy. Scored 3 league games in a row, 8 league games left... Time to try and match his record? He did put his hand on kone's back but with no force. I wouldn't expect any ref to disallow that. Wes used more force against soton last April
STUHILL Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 3 minutes ago, st albans fox said: He did put his hand on kone's back but with no force. I wouldn't expect any ref to disallow that. Wes used more force against soton last April Didn't see Kone really appeal either. I actually thought it was poor defending by Kone. He just wasn't strong enough. Slimani is absolutely lethal in the box with his head though
sylofox Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 5 hours ago, brucey said: apparently the OP of that post has been outed as a very prolific troll on their forums, an opposition fan who uses multiple accounts I think it was more to do with the fact the daft cvnt put his address as LE4 Leicester. Come on who was it
Guest Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 In what appears to be a genuine comment from the Sunderland board. "Leicester could go on to do decent things in the future but they'll always be known for that one season. Like a one hit wonder of a band. Not known for their history, players, managers or fan-base just one spectacular season. I'd rather be us." Rather be Sunderland because otherwise you'll be forever known for winning the Premier League. Blimey.
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 9 hours ago, HighPeakFox said: Apologies if this comes across as downbeat (I'm delighted) but did anyone else notice Slimani looking less than excited at the goals? Doesn't look a happy chap. Yes. Tough shit though
les-tah Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 I know we have Mahrez but Just imagine Marc back on the right wing as a plan B.. Wouldnt need to lose 2 seconds cutting back inside on his right!
STUHILL Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 1 minute ago, Emilio Lestavez said: In what appears to be a genuine comment from the Sunderland board. "Leicester could go on to do decent things in the future but they'll always be known for that one season. Like a one hit wonder of a band. Not known for their history, players, managers or fan-base just one spectacular season. I'd rather be us." Rather be Sunderland because otherwise you'll be forever known for winning the Premier League. Blimey. Think people will remember and be talking about us reaching the Champions League quarter finals too (maybe semis.) this season. Ridiculous comment. Every team outside the usual title winners, would absolutely loved to have done what we did last season!
MaxLERenard Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 10 hours ago, Izzy Muzzett said: If only you could embed league tables as well as you can Twitter videos. You'd be the complete poster mate Table.xlsx
STUHILL Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 Just now, les-tah said: I know we have Mahrez but Just imagine Marc back on the right wing as a plan B.. Wouldnt need to lose 2 seconds cutting back inside on his right! He was even better at RM from what I remember. If Mahrez does go in the summer, then I'd be happy with Albrighton starting at RM next season.
ZeGuy Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 7 hours ago, STUHILL said: "Look.. Albrighton is the guy that passes, so we don't have to.." That made my day. Thank you my good Sir.
ARM1968 Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 Albrighton's cameo has to be one of the best 30 mins impact of all time. Absolutely cracking job and MOTM from the bench.
AmarteyAndChill Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 26 minutes ago, Emilio Lestavez said: In what appears to be a genuine comment from the Sunderland board. "Leicester could go on to do decent things in the future but they'll always be known for that one season. Like a one hit wonder of a band. Not known for their history, players, managers or fan-base just one spectacular season. I'd rather be us." Rather be Sunderland because otherwise you'll be forever known for winning the Premier League. Blimey. Let's see how much they enjoy years of championship football. Because with that squad, they ain't coming back up anytime soon.
lgfualol Posted 5 April 2017 Posted 5 April 2017 25 minutes ago, Emilio Lestavez said: In what appears to be a genuine comment from the Sunderland board. "Leicester could go on to do decent things in the future but they'll always be known for that one season. Like a one hit wonder of a band. Not known for their history, players, managers or fan-base just one spectacular season. I'd rather be us." Rather be Sunderland because otherwise you'll be forever known for winning the Premier League. Blimey. Christ, what are Sunderland known for? Being a shit in the Prem that never flushes. Nobody but Sunderland probably even know that Sunderland won the league and the Sheriff of London Charity Shield 300 years ago. Their players are shit, their managers are shit and their fans leave the ground after 2 minutes.
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