We're not as bad as this forum makes us sound

[Guest]

We're adrift in the bottom 3 but things are really not as bad as this forum makes it sound.

 

We should have more points but we have had a tough schedule to start the season. Yesterday was the first time that we got less points than we expected to all season and yesterday as well as many times this season the points were there for the taking. When I compare the team this season to last season I see that the desire and effort has returned now it's a matter of the coach getting the right players and formation on the pitch.

 

I never thought that Shakey was the right man for the job and I think he's proven that but the owners put him in charge and I'll support him to turn things around. I think I'd tell him his job is safe to the end of November and I'd have a replacement lined up who would then have a month to check the squad out before the transfer market opens if Shakey doesn't take advantage of the weaker opposition.

 

I really think we have a good quality of player at the club but the coach has refused to change a formation which we have all seen fail for nearly 18 months and play the best players in the best formation. We don't have Kanté and we can't play 2 in the middle without him. It's either 3 , 4 or 5 needed there to stop us being overrun and give us an attacking threat. To do that we need to change our defensive set-up and probably sacrifice at least 1 winger.

 

There are also certain players who need to be dropped.

 

Looking at the squad:

 

Kasper is a decent prem GK, he's not the world beater than some make him out to be. He's short, doesn't have control of his box, not very good with crosses and every year he goes through a rough patch stopping shots. He's in that rough patch now and has been directly at fault for at least 2 or 3 goals conceeded. However every year he comes out of the rough patch and then is top class for the rest of the season. He'll be fine.

 

Back-up keeper: Jakupovic has been surprisingly ineffective for the u23s and hasn't even managed to replace Hamer for the cup games. Hamer has been better this season than last but when he's the back-up you have to hope your GK stays fit.

 

Simpson - probably the worst starter during our title winning season but he is consistent as a defender, not outstanding but of Prem quality. His big problem is that he likes to go forward and stay forward. I've lost count of the number of times he's higher up the pitch than Mahrez just standing around. I've no problem with an occasional overlap but then get back in defence. He can't attack and Mahrez can't defend let's not get into that position.

 

Back-up - It doesn't seem that Shakey thinks we have a back-up RB. Albrighton can play WRB

 

Fuchs - Great guy, intelligent, funny but hasn't been of Prem standard since before we finished our title winning season. He was right to retire from international football and shouldn't be our starting LB, his defence has become all or nothing and his crossing and passing is deteriorating (from a very high standard). Shouldn't be starting anymore.

 

Chilwell - his time is now, he might as well be learning at the moment in the first team. Alternatively he could be a LWB.

 

Morgan - I thought he was finished but he has put in some good consistent performances this season. A slow changing of the guard and rotation to keep fit is now possible at CB.

 

Maguire - quickly fit in, often our best player. The future is bright.

 

Back-up CB - we actually look strong here - amazing what one good purchase can do. Huth is still starter material but maybe this injury is the opportunity to phase him out and keep him for certain physical match-ups (like West Brom!!). Dragovic looked good and should be rotated in as the season progresses. Other U23s also look to be knocking on the door.

 

Ndidi - People who complain about this guy have just been spoilt with 1 season of Kanté. He's young and he's good and will only get better given the correct coaching.

 

other CMs: Iborra looks a class player who needs to acclimatise to the speed of the prem, James started well and when fit is a prem CM, Silva looks a class player. King should be a rarely used back-up. We have a number of u23s who are also on the verge of contention for a bench spot.

 

Mahrez - the class of 2015/16 but he's not the same player. Very disappointing and we need more from him or we should sell him on.

 

Albrighton - hard working, good crosser and capable defender. Our formation is accommodating 2 wingers but it probably shouldn't be - is his future as a WB?

 

Gray - classy looking player who needs a run in the team. There has been no drop off when he's replaced Mahrez (the present mahrez) and maybe that's the way forward.

 

Vardy - the only forward guaranteed a starting place. He is once again focussed and working hard. a worry for any defence.

 

Okazaki - incredible start to the season, far above what he has given us before (always energy but now goals) He is good for certain games and others he is a waste of space. Has Shakey worked that out? I don't think so.

 

Slimani - hasn't really been given a run here and certainly not in a set-up that suits him. Has a great return for the little time he's played. Need a change of team philosophy to get the best out him. Maybe his time will come under new management.

 

Musa - disappeared

 

Ulloa - hopefully he has finally been binned and hopefully will be sold in January so that we don't have the worry that he may turn up in a cup run.

 

Shakey and Co. Wrong choice, Wrong formation, wrong players. give him a month and then bin him off for someone worthwhile who can check necessary transfers before January.

 

I'm still fairly confident of a top half finish (8th is not out of reach at all). Will the owners get the management decision right for the best future of our club?

[fleckneymike]

You’re right. We’re much worse. 

 

We’ve a shit Rob Kelly as manager. 

[Koke]

We do have a decent squad. This squad shouldn't be parking the bus at Bournemouth and be pinned back in their own half at Huddersfield. 

 

Nobody can tell me Watford & Burnley have better players than us. They have a competent manager. 

[filbertway]

The whole clubs a shambles at the minute. It's gotten to the point now where they've drilled any expectation or hope out of me. We're clearly happy to just make up the numbers.

 

The only annoying thing is that we spend so much on being happy to finish 17th. I'm sure we could do it without spending millions a month on wages. It'd also make hard fought draws against Bournemouth, West Brom and Huddersfield feel better.

[Crinklyfox]

You're right, there is a tendency towards extremes, we're either brilliant or rubbish in many posters eyes.  However you only have to look at the MON team play with their midfield of Lennon, Izzet and Parker to see what we're missing, and what we need if we're to thrive in this league.

[GaelicFox]

Have you looked at the table ! 

 

We are going down with shakey 

 

he needs to go 

[FLAN]

Guy next to me last night made a great point. The players who we seem to keep giving the ball to at the back are Morgan and Simpson neither of whom can pass the ball 10 yards forward. It scares me a player with as much high level experience as Morgan Has the grace of a fat toddler when he gets the ball 

[davieG]

28 minutes ago, FIF said:

I see that the desire and effort has returned

I'm sorry but I didn't see that until they scored the first half in particular looked like both sides were playing a friendly.

 

Likewise the crowd didn't get going until Myhil (sp) started his antics

[Milo]

Good, intelligent, reasoned post. 

 

I'm not sure I agree with some of what you said, but you articulated it well and managed a bit of positivity, which is well appreciated and definitely needed at the moment. 

 

To be honest, I think most Premier League teams could have had a similar treatment as the one you gave above - you could have substituted our name from West Ham/Southampton/Stoke and come to the same conclusions. 

 

I don't have any great expectations of winning every match, but I think we should be competing in every game, which is probably my biggest frustration at the moment. 

 

 

[foxinsocks]

The tone of the forum represents frusteration

[Fox92]

All we do is go sideways and back. It is very boring to watch.

 

We've taken 3 points from WBA, Bournemouth and Huddersfield....... how is that not bad?

 

New manager new a fresh idea would be lovely.

[mozartfox]

1 hour ago, FIF said:

We're adrift in the bottom 3 but things are really not as bad as this forum makes it sound.

 

We should have more points but we have had a tough schedule to start the season. Yesterday was the first time that we got less points than we expected to all season and yesterday as well as many times this season the points were there for the taking. When I compare the team this season to last season I see that the desire and effort has returned now it's a matter of the coach getting the right players and formation on the pitch.

 

I never thought that Shakey was the right man for the job and I think he's proven that but the owners put him in charge and I'll support him to turn things around. I think I'd tell him his job is safe to the end of November and I'd have a replacement lined up who would then have a month to check the squad out before the transfer market opens if Shakey doesn't take advantage of the weaker opposition.

 

I really think we have a good quality of player at the club but the coach has refused to change a formation which we have all seen fail for nearly 18 months and play the best players in the best formation. We don't have Kanté and we can't play 2 in the middle without him. It's either 3 , 4 or 5 needed there to stop us being overrun and give us an attacking threat. To do that we need to change our defensive set-up and probably sacrifice at least 1 winger.

 

There are also certain players who need to be dropped.

 

Looking at the squad:

 

Kasper is a decent prem GK, he's not the world beater than some make him out to be. He's short, doesn't have control of his box, not very good with crosses and every year he goes through a rough patch stopping shots. He's in that rough patch now and has been directly at fault for at least 2 or 3 goals conceeded. However every year he comes out of the rough patch and then is top class for the rest of the season. He'll be fine.

 

Back-up keeper: Jakupovic has been surprisingly ineffective for the u23s and hasn't even managed to replace Hamer for the cup games. Hamer has been better this season than last but when he's the back-up you have to hope your GK stays fit.

 

Simpson - probably the worst starter during our title winning season but he is consistent as a defender, not outstanding but of Prem quality. His big problem is that he likes to go forward and stay forward. I've lost count of the number of times he's higher up the pitch than Mahrez just standing around. I've no problem with an occasional overlap but then get back in defence. He can't attack and Mahrez can't defend let's not get into that position.

 

Back-up - It doesn't seem that Shakey thinks we have a back-up RB. Albrighton can play WRB

 

Fuchs - Great guy, intelligent, funny but hasn't been of Prem standard since before we finished our title winning season. He was right to retire from international football and shouldn't be our starting LB, his defence has become all or nothing and his crossing and passing is deteriorating (from a very high standard). Shouldn't be starting anymore.

 

Chilwell - his time is now, he might as well be learning at the moment in the first team. Alternatively he could be a LWB.

 

Morgan - I thought he was finished but he has put in some good consistent performances this season. A slow changing of the guard and rotation to keep fit is now possible at CB.

 

Maguire - quickly fit in, often our best player. The future is bright.

 

Back-up CB - we actually look strong here - amazing what one good purchase can do. Huth is still starter material but maybe this injury is the opportunity to phase him out and keep him for certain physical match-ups (like West Brom!!). Dragovic looked good and should be rotated in as the season progresses. Other U23s also look to be knocking on the door.

 

Ndidi - People who complain about this guy have just been spoilt with 1 season of Kanté. He's young and he's good and will only get better given the correct coaching.

 

other CMs: Iborra looks a class player who needs to acclimatise to the speed of the prem, James started well and when fit is a prem CM, Silva looks a class player. King should be a rarely used back-up. We have a number of u23s who are also on the verge of contention for a bench spot.

 

Mahrez - the class of 2015/16 but he's not the same player. Very disappointing and we need more from him or we should sell him on.

 

Albrighton - hard working, good crosser and capable defender. Our formation is accommodating 2 wingers but it probably shouldn't be - is his future as a WB?

 

Gray - classy looking player who needs a run in the team. There has been no drop off when he's replaced Mahrez (the present mahrez) and maybe that's the way forward.

 

Vardy - the only forward guaranteed a starting place. He is once again focussed and working hard. a worry for any defence.

 

Okazaki - incredible start to the season, far above what he has given us before (always energy but now goals) He is good for certain games and others he is a waste of space. Has Shakey worked that out? I don't think so.

 

Slimani - hasn't really been given a run here and certainly not in a set-up that suits him. Has a great return for the little time he's played. Need a change of team philosophy to get the best out him. Maybe his time will come under new management.

 

Musa - disappeared

 

Ulloa - hopefully he has finally been binned and hopefully will be sold in January so that we don't have the worry that he may turn up in a cup run.

 

Shakey and Co. Wrong choice, Wrong formation, wrong players. give him a month and then bin him off for someone worthwhile who can check necessary transfers before January.

 

I'm still fairly confident of a top half finish (8th is not out of reach at all). Will the owners get the management decision right for the best future of our club?

I think DoF/Recruitment/Scouting needs taking a look at too.  Shambolic.  This has not helped Shakey.

[Kitchandro]

So actually, what you're saying is:

 

We shouldn't be as bad as the manager is making us look.

[Alf Bentley]

1 hour ago, FIF said:

We're adrift in the bottom 3 but things are really not as bad as this forum makes it sound.

 

We should have more points but we have had a tough schedule to start the season. Yesterday was the first time that we got less points than we expected to all season and yesterday as well as many times this season the points were there for the taking. When I compare the team this season to last season I see that the desire and effort has returned now it's a matter of the coach getting the right players and formation on the pitch.

 

I never thought that Shakey was the right man for the job and I think he's proven that but the owners put him in charge and I'll support him to turn things around. I think I'd tell him his job is safe to the end of November and I'd have a replacement lined up who would then have a month to check the squad out before the transfer market opens if Shakey doesn't take advantage of the weaker opposition.

 

I really think we have a good quality of player at the club but the coach has refused to change a formation which we have all seen fail for nearly 18 months and play the best players in the best formation. We don't have Kanté and we can't play 2 in the middle without him. It's either 3 , 4 or 5 needed there to stop us being overrun and give us an attacking threat. To do that we need to change our defensive set-up and probably sacrifice at least 1 winger.

 

There are also certain players who need to be dropped.

 

Looking at the squad:

 

Kasper is a decent prem GK, he's not the world beater than some make him out to be. He's short, doesn't have control of his box, not very good with crosses and every year he goes through a rough patch stopping shots. He's in that rough patch now and has been directly at fault for at least 2 or 3 goals conceeded. However every year he comes out of the rough patch and then is top class for the rest of the season. He'll be fine.

 

Back-up keeper: Jakupovic has been surprisingly ineffective for the u23s and hasn't even managed to replace Hamer for the cup games. Hamer has been better this season than last but when he's the back-up you have to hope your GK stays fit.

 

Simpson - probably the worst starter during our title winning season but he is consistent as a defender, not outstanding but of Prem quality. His big problem is that he likes to go forward and stay forward. I've lost count of the number of times he's higher up the pitch than Mahrez just standing around. I've no problem with an occasional overlap but then get back in defence. He can't attack and Mahrez can't defend let's not get into that position.

 

Back-up - It doesn't seem that Shakey thinks we have a back-up RB. Albrighton can play WRB

 

Fuchs - Great guy, intelligent, funny but hasn't been of Prem standard since before we finished our title winning season. He was right to retire from international football and shouldn't be our starting LB, his defence has become all or nothing and his crossing and passing is deteriorating (from a very high standard). Shouldn't be starting anymore.

 

Chilwell - his time is now, he might as well be learning at the moment in the first team. Alternatively he could be a LWB.

 

Morgan - I thought he was finished but he has put in some good consistent performances this season. A slow changing of the guard and rotation to keep fit is now possible at CB.

 

Maguire - quickly fit in, often our best player. The future is bright.

 

Back-up CB - we actually look strong here - amazing what one good purchase can do. Huth is still starter material but maybe this injury is the opportunity to phase him out and keep him for certain physical match-ups (like West Brom!!). Dragovic looked good and should be rotated in as the season progresses. Other U23s also look to be knocking on the door.

 

Ndidi - People who complain about this guy have just been spoilt with 1 season of Kanté. He's young and he's good and will only get better given the correct coaching.

 

other CMs: Iborra looks a class player who needs to acclimatise to the speed of the prem, James started well and when fit is a prem CM, Silva looks a class player. King should be a rarely used back-up. We have a number of u23s who are also on the verge of contention for a bench spot.

 

Mahrez - the class of 2015/16 but he's not the same player. Very disappointing and we need more from him or we should sell him on.

 

Albrighton - hard working, good crosser and capable defender. Our formation is accommodating 2 wingers but it probably shouldn't be - is his future as a WB?

 

Gray - classy looking player who needs a run in the team. There has been no drop off when he's replaced Mahrez (the present mahrez) and maybe that's the way forward.

 

Vardy - the only forward guaranteed a starting place. He is once again focussed and working hard. a worry for any defence.

 

Okazaki - incredible start to the season, far above what he has given us before (always energy but now goals) He is good for certain games and others he is a waste of space. Has Shakey worked that out? I don't think so.

 

Slimani - hasn't really been given a run here and certainly not in a set-up that suits him. Has a great return for the little time he's played. Need a change of team philosophy to get the best out him. Maybe his time will come under new management.

 

Musa - disappeared

 

Ulloa - hopefully he has finally been binned and hopefully will be sold in January so that we don't have the worry that he may turn up in a cup run.

 

Shakey and Co. Wrong choice, Wrong formation, wrong players. give him a month and then bin him off for someone worthwhile who can check necessary transfers before January.

 

I'm still fairly confident of a top half finish (8th is not out of reach at all). Will the owners get the management decision right for the best future of our club?

 

Agree with the vast majority of that - particularly the bit about changing formation. 

- We no longer have the central midfielders to play 2 in the middle, but do have players who would be good in a 3 (Ndidi, Iborra, James, even King, potentially Mahrez as the attacking midfielder in a central 3)

- We have 2 potentially very good wing backs (Albrighton & Chilwell)

- We now have several more mobile, skilful centre backs who'd be comfortable with 3 at the back (Maguire, Dragovic, potentially Fuchs), with the option to retain Morgan or Huth as the more physically dominant, less mobile man in the middle

- A formation such as 3-5-2 could allow us to play Vardy with Iheanacho or Slimani without the midfield being overrun - and with better possession and supply for the front 2

- Against stronger teams, we could play Okazaki instead of the 2nd striker, or could play Mahrez as second striker with a more defensive middle three (e.g. Ndidi, Iborra & King/James)

 

Agree with most of your comments on individual players, too. Not sure Gray has shown enough reliability yet to justify a first team run, and not sure I'd bin Ulloa as a back-up....otherwise, completely agree, I think.

 

Jury's out on Shakespeare for me. I wouldn't be getting rid of him yet, but I'd want to see some improvement in performances in the next 6 weeks or so.

[AKCJ]

59 minutes ago, Fox92 said:

All we do is go sideways and back. It is very boring to watch.

 

We've taken 3 points from WBA, Bournemouth and Huddersfield....... how is that not bad?

 

New manager new a fresh idea would be lovely.

That's one thing I noticed of both teams.

 

Wouldn't mind knowing what percentage of passes were played forwards.

[Countryfox]

 

I think we are going through a transition and there is going to be a lot more things happening before it settles down ...   I hope we can survive in the prem before we come out the other side.  Things that need resolving before we get a true picture ...   everyone fit, Silva available, Mahrez giving his all or fookin off (with any other bad apples), our best formation (and a plan B) becoming clear, new players and younger players being given a bigger opportunity,  Shakey ..  or not Shakey ? ...   (that is the question),  who might have an immediate positive impact and target them for January ...    I could go on ....

[RobHawk]

The one thing to add to yesterday is, West Brom essentially came and parked the bus! They frustrated us but they know what they are doing and are hard to break down when they play like that regardless of who the opposition is. I thought we looked more assured in midfield yesterday with Iborra but still missing that spark. Nacho was the biggest let down but we know he has talent so needs games to get going. 

[TrentFox]

My local under 5's aren't as bad as this forum makes us sound when the haters start bleating after any game we fail to win 12-0. 

[Guest Col city fan]

3 hours ago, FIF said:

We're adrift in the bottom 3 but things are really not as bad as this forum makes it sound.

 

We should have more points but we have had a tough schedule to start the season. Yesterday was the first time that we got less points than we expected to all season and yesterday as well as many times this season the points were there for the taking. When I compare the team this season to last season I see that the desire and effort has returned now it's a matter of the coach getting the right players and formation on the pitch.

 

I never thought that Shakey was the right man for the job and I think he's proven that but the owners put him in charge and I'll support him to turn things around. I think I'd tell him his job is safe to the end of November and I'd have a replacement lined up who would then have a month to check the squad out before the transfer market opens if Shakey doesn't take advantage of the weaker opposition.

 

I really think we have a good quality of player at the club but the coach has refused to change a formation which we have all seen fail for nearly 18 months and play the best players in the best formation. We don't have Kanté and we can't play 2 in the middle without him. It's either 3 , 4 or 5 needed there to stop us being overrun and give us an attacking threat. To do that we need to change our defensive set-up and probably sacrifice at least 1 winger.

 

There are also certain players who need to be dropped.

 

Looking at the squad:

 

Kasper is a decent prem GK, he's not the world beater than some make him out to be. He's short, doesn't have control of his box, not very good with crosses and every year he goes through a rough patch stopping shots. He's in that rough patch now and has been directly at fault for at least 2 or 3 goals conceeded. However every year he comes out of the rough patch and then is top class for the rest of the season. He'll be fine.

 

Back-up keeper: Jakupovic has been surprisingly ineffective for the u23s and hasn't even managed to replace Hamer for the cup games. Hamer has been better this season than last but when he's the back-up you have to hope your GK stays fit.

 

Simpson - probably the worst starter during our title winning season but he is consistent as a defender, not outstanding but of Prem quality. His big problem is that he likes to go forward and stay forward. I've lost count of the number of times he's higher up the pitch than Mahrez just standing around. I've no problem with an occasional overlap but then get back in defence. He can't attack and Mahrez can't defend let's not get into that position.

 

Back-up - It doesn't seem that Shakey thinks we have a back-up RB. Albrighton can play WRB

 

Fuchs - Great guy, intelligent, funny but hasn't been of Prem standard since before we finished our title winning season. He was right to retire from international football and shouldn't be our starting LB, his defence has become all or nothing and his crossing and passing is deteriorating (from a very high standard). Shouldn't be starting anymore.

 

Chilwell - his time is now, he might as well be learning at the moment in the first team. Alternatively he could be a LWB.

 

Morgan - I thought he was finished but he has put in some good consistent performances this season. A slow changing of the guard and rotation to keep fit is now possible at CB.

 

Maguire - quickly fit in, often our best player. The future is bright.

 

Back-up CB - we actually look strong here - amazing what one good purchase can do. Huth is still starter material but maybe this injury is the opportunity to phase him out and keep him for certain physical match-ups (like West Brom!!). Dragovic looked good and should be rotated in as the season progresses. Other U23s also look to be knocking on the door.

 

Ndidi - People who complain about this guy have just been spoilt with 1 season of Kanté. He's young and he's good and will only get better given the correct coaching.

 

other CMs: Iborra looks a class player who needs to acclimatise to the speed of the prem, James started well and when fit is a prem CM, Silva looks a class player. King should be a rarely used back-up. We have a number of u23s who are also on the verge of contention for a bench spot.

 

Mahrez - the class of 2015/16 but he's not the same player. Very disappointing and we need more from him or we should sell him on.

 

Albrighton - hard working, good crosser and capable defender. Our formation is accommodating 2 wingers but it probably shouldn't be - is his future as a WB?

 

Gray - classy looking player who needs a run in the team. There has been no drop off when he's replaced Mahrez (the present mahrez) and maybe that's the way forward.

 

Vardy - the only forward guaranteed a starting place. He is once again focussed and working hard. a worry for any defence.

 

Okazaki - incredible start to the season, far above what he has given us before (always energy but now goals) He is good for certain games and others he is a waste of space. Has Shakey worked that out? I don't think so.

 

Slimani - hasn't really been given a run here and certainly not in a set-up that suits him. Has a great return for the little time he's played. Need a change of team philosophy to get the best out him. Maybe his time will come under new management.

 

Musa - disappeared

 

Ulloa - hopefully he has finally been binned and hopefully will be sold in January so that we don't have the worry that he may turn up in a cup run.

 

Shakey and Co. Wrong choice, Wrong formation, wrong players. give him a month and then bin him off for someone worthwhile who can check necessary transfers before January.

 

I'm still fairly confident of a top half finish (8th is not out of reach at all). Will the owners get the management decision right for the best future of our club?

Why do you keep churning out these threads? First it was 'top 8'

Now it's this.

Have you not seen us play recently?

Just be realistic and accept, whilst it could change, we are currently fookin awful to watch.

The only saving grace, as I alluded to in another thread, is that I do think the players are trying hard. Maybe too hard. Sometimes, in this case, in can all click. But we are bottom three for a reason.

[copunk]

I think the main problem is we cant actually play possession based football, when given time on the ball alot of the passes are brainless and it seems most players dont know where to go or what to do with it.

teams cottoned onto our counter attack quickly after we won the title, and was a massive reason why we were so inconsistant last season, when teams sit back and let us play we do sod all with it, its no surprise we seem to look better against the bigger teams as we dont see much possession and hit on the counter, whereas last night the baggies came to shut up shop and defend, yet we had no clue how to break them down, i appreciate what shakey has done for us, not just the tail end of last season but he was instrumental in our successes over the last few years...AS A COACH, i dont see much changing soon with him at the helm, i hope im wrong 

[Bunyip]

Started to read this, then I remembered the post title  -------------------------------

We're not as bad as this forum makes us sound

By FIF, 3 hours ago in Leicester City Forum    And thought nah shan't bother because we are actually worse than this forum makes out.

[foxy boxing]

the squad we have should in no way be struggling like this at this stage of the season and there can be only one reason to that and that is the management. we have decent players that can perform but for some reason they are not reaching there full potential.we have experienced players who are used playing in the Premier League mixed with some young talent and they should be able to play in a team regardless of what system we play.

[Guest]

21 hours ago, Col city fan said:

Why do you keep churning out these threads? First it was 'top 8'

Now it's this.

Have you not seen us play recently?

Just be realistic and accept, whilst it could change, we are currently fookin awful to watch.

The only saving grace, as I alluded to in another thread, is that I do think the players are trying hard. Maybe too hard. Sometimes, in this case, in can all click. But we are bottom three for a reason.

I don't think 2 threads is "churning them out". 

 

I started both threads because I'm a positive guy and get sick to death of the 10 - 12 negative threads each week (day) saying exactly the same thing. There are a percentage of us on this board who actually enjoy watching our team (most) weeks and see good things happening and want to feel positive not miserable negative buggers.

 

I've watched every game. And I enjoyed watching the match with West Brom - that doesn't mean I thought we were great but it was a good game to watch. More interesting than the mighty Liverpool, Manure game at the weekend which I also watched.

 

I feel I am realistic and believe that we are in no danger of relegation and still quite capable of top 8. Get Laurent Blanc in and I may even dream of top 6 this season.

 

If you don't like the positive threads stick to the negative ones and peddle your comments there.

[Fox92]

6 minutes ago, FIF said:

I don't think 2 threads is "churning them out". 

 

I started both threads because I'm a positive guy and get sick to death of the 10 - 12 negative threads each week (day) saying exactly the same thing. There are a percentage of us on this board who actually enjoy watching our team (most) weeks and see good things happening and want to feel positive not miserable negative buggers.

 

I've watched every game. And I enjoyed watching the match with West Brom - that doesn't mean I thought we were great but it was a good game to watch. More interesting than the mighty Liverpool, Manure game at the weekend which I also watched.

 

I feel I am realistic and believe that we are in no danger of relegation and still quite capable of top 8. Get Laurent Blanc in and I may even dream of top 6 this season.

 

If you don't like the positive threads stick to the negative ones and peddle your comments there.

What? .... We don't go forwards, lack creativity and movement. We have been dominated in most of our games - even Huddersfield, who rarely score, dominated us.

 

I've been to every game apart from Bournemouth, and everybody repeats the same thing of how bad we are. There were multiple boos after the West Brom game, which was dire as it was two teams that didn't go forward. 

 

I'm glad you feel optimistic but I have seen nothing to suggest we are any good. I expect a Swansea victory on Saturday too.

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5 minutes ago, Fox92 said:

What? .... We don't go forwards, lack creativity and movement. We have been dominated in most of our games - even Huddersfield, who rarely score, dominated us.

 

I've been to every game apart from Bournemouth, and everybody repeats the same thing of how bad we are. There were multiple boos after the West Brom game, which was dire as it was two teams that didn't go forward. 

 

I'm glad you feel optimistic but I have seen nothing to suggest we are any good. I expect a Swansea victory on Saturday too.

And you are a great example of negativity on the forum. 

 

Clearly we do go forwards, have some creativity and movement otherwise the ball would never progress over the halfway line, we'd never score and the stats wouldn't say player travelled Xkms. 

 

Arsenal we looked fantastic for most of the match - you were there.

Liverpool, Chelsea, Manure, Brighton, WestBrom, the cup games - we've had some great periods of play and some exciting football. You were there. You can close your eyes to it if you want  - that's your perogative. I like to savour that. We have the talent and ability to finish top 8. I've seen nothing to change my mind that we'll make the top half. Try looking for positives from us and negatives from other teams and you'll see the world isn't so bad. You may even enjoy your life more.

 

Onwards and Upwards.

 

Laurent Blanc for Manager.

 

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