Is Shakespeare the right man for the job?

[Papasmurf]

After today I feel he’s got to go. Who would come in instead though?

 

And don’t say Pearson. 

[foxfanazer]

2 minutes ago, Papasmurf said:

After today I feel he’s got to go. Who would come in instead though?

 

And don’t say Pearson. 

Nigel

[Suzie the Fox]

23 minutes ago, ARTY_FOX said:

Like the optimism but it isn't just from the games this season. There was enough evidence last season to suggest that he wasn't up to it. 

 

I really wish the situation was different but he just isn't a manager and he doesn't cut it at this level in management. Just hope we pull the trigger sooner rather than later.

Its for sure tending to edge that way. 

 

Performance for me today was just horrible, i cannot understand from the previous games this season why must he continue with 442 when its obvious to everyone it just isnt working.. Maybe the new manager will read FT and pick up a few tips  

 

The sad part for me is when he does get sacked, we will lose a great coach... but its looking more and more likely each game. 

 

Very lucky today to come away with a point. If i was a Bournemouth supporter i would feel robbed. 

 

 

 

 

[Tielemans63]

Said it in the match thread but the number of half time substitutions he makes tells it's own story for me. He just seems to be blagging his way through and hoping for the best.

[Dr The Singh]

3 minutes ago, Papasmurf said:

After today I feel he’s got to go. Who would come in instead though?

 

And don’t say Pearson. 

Any of the Smurfs would do..

[FoxinNotts]

Three more games, before I judge

[The Doctor]

2 minutes ago, Papasmurf said:

After today I feel he’s got to go. Who would come in instead though?

 

And don’t say Pearson. 

Anyone tbh - tuchels available, some quality manager's at smaller clubs on the continent. At this rate I'd even take Megson back, at least he knew that something other than 4-4-****ing-2 exists 

[Staffs Fox]

He will get October at least I think

 

If we get less than 5 points from the home matches against West Brom and Everton and Away to Swansea he'll be gone

[lifted*fox]

19 minutes ago, Nigel Graham Pearson said:

Not sure I'd want him as an assistant anymore either. We need a new coaching team with new ideas, and no biases or favouritism for club servants and title winners. 

 

I do think this is the correct view actually.

 

Time to let go of the past and get these players playing for someone with no previous ties who can judge them all on individual merit, from scratch.

 

 

[ZeGuy]

6 minutes ago, The Doctor said:

Anyone tbh - tuchels available, some quality manager's at smaller clubs on the continent. At this rate I'd even take Megson back, at least he knew that something other than 4-4-****ing-2 exists 

Tuchel is very probably going to Bayern. 

[Guest Col city fan]

8 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said:

Any of the Smurfs would do..

 

[leicesterlad1989]

Picking points up away from home last season was something we really struggled with. If you look at our home results, they arent really a shock. Should have at least got a point out of the Liverpool game though. 

 

What is worrying is how we are playing. Both our style of play and tactics have been awful. We are dull and predictable. 

 

I honestly believe the club now needs a new lease of life from a new management team. I currently cant see where things will change. Shakespeare is clearly a very good coach but I question his managerial abilities.

 

On paper we have a very competitive squad albeit thin on the ground in central midfield. The likes of Maguire, Mahrez, Gray, Iborra and Iheancho are wasted at a club thats footballing 'style' is to smash it forward.

 

 

[Happy Fox]

Could we entice Rafa?

[daddylonglegs]

10 minutes ago, The Doctor said:

Anyone tbh - tuchels available, some quality manager's at smaller clubs on the continent. At this rate I'd even take Megson back, at least he knew that something other than 4-4-****ing-2 exists 

It's comments like this that make those that want a change look stupid...

 

The whole reason that people want Shakespeare out is the blatant lack of any form of imagination, ambition and tactical nouse. 

[somebum]

2 minutes ago, Happy Fox said:

Could we entice Rafa?

Now you're talking!!!!

[nettle]

Not for me he's tactically Inept if you ask me. Can he not see week in week out we are playing turgid hoofball. If you look at the attacking players we have got we should be able to play better quality football it's like watching Wimbledon or Cambridge of old.

[The Doctor]

3 minutes ago, daddylonglegs said:

It's comments like this that make those that want a change look stupid...

 

The whole reason that people want Shakespeare out is the blatant lack of any form of imagination, ambition and tactical nouse. 

Megson played both 4-3-3 and 4-4-2 during his time here, that's a whole 100% more imagination and tactical nouse than Shakespeare is showing.

 

Wouldn't want Megson, but compared to Shakespeare he's a veritable tactical genius.

Edited 30 September 2017 by The Doctor

[lifted*fox]

 

"Craig, meet me in the steam room. I've run a nice hot bath for us. Get in your speedos and we'll have a little chat." - Vichai S. (quoted from today)

[ultrafox]

Nope.

Shakey has to go. 

Awful performance today. No gameplan. No ambition.

No hunger.

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Something has to change we are THAT bad 

[Guest Col city fan]

17 minutes ago, The Doctor said:

Anyone tbh - tuchels available, some quality manager's at smaller clubs on the continent. At this rate I'd even take Megson back, at least he knew that something other than 4-4-****ing-2 exists 

You're back to your usual best I see..

 

[Tielemans63]

For me it's a very simple question: can you see the club progressing with him in charge? For me the answer is absolutely not.

 

Sorry Craig but you were a sentimental appointment in the first place.

[Wrighty22]

Did we have more points at this stage last season? 

[sphericalfox]

Just now, Paddy. said:

For me it's a very simple question: can you see the club progressing with him in charge? For me the answer is absolutely not.

 

Sorry Craig but you were a sentimental appointment in the first place.

It wasn't a sentimental appointment. It was our owners choosing player appeasement as any other choice might have been anarchy and our relegation at that time.

[Buce]

1 minute ago, sphericalfox said:

It wasn't a sentimental appointment. It was our owners choosing player appeasement as any other choice might have been anarchy and our relegation at that time.

 

That's not true.

 

He was given the gig after we'd avoided relegation.