HighPeakFox Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 50 minutes ago, Fox Ulike said: don't we already have a successful team?!! No. We have a team that succeeded. Similar but not the same.
goose2010 Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 i'm actually looking forward to a team that isnt molded to try and play 4-4-2 to be honest. We have a great squad and a new manager could bring the best out of some of our players that have masses of potential but just havent shown it yet.
Fox Ulike Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 6 minutes ago, HighPeakFox said: Right. Well, you don't win anything after 9 games of the season or by being in the quarter-finals of the League Cup! What do you people want??? * * To clarify: What's the new benchmark of success? Being in 14th place after an incredibly harsh opening fixture list, and the League Cup quarter finals obviously doesn't cut it anymore.
STUHILL Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 I'm surprised by this appointment and I'm definitely not buying that he was the owner's first choice from the beginning (Rudkin's more likely). We all know the owner's lust for a big name manager and it may be that they tried again but were either persuaded otherwise or were quickly and firmly rejected by the likes of Ancelotti, Tuchel and co. I think the positive from such an "underwhelming" appointment, is that he must have seriously impressed them in his interview and you can see they have hinted at such, with details of him impressing them with his in depth knowledge of the league, our squad and our individual players and traits and how he can improve us etc. I must admit, his interview yesterday was an absolute bore fest, where he managed to waffle for 10minutes on a question that could (should) take 30 seconds to answer. And of course that is a concern to me on how he will get the players fired up and whether he will be able to get a response at half-time if things are not going well. Perhaps he has another side to him and I do think having Appleton here, will help that side of things tremendously, although it's a little concerning that he was offering the of of assistant manager to others.. so we can presume that Appleton was not his first choice, but hopefully they can form a decent working relationship. Looking at his record in France, he is obviously a talented manager and I do get the feeling he is a workaholic and I'm not surprised to hear he had detailed reports on all our players etc. He seems very much a technical manager, someone who probably puts a lot of time into researching us and the opposition and I do think we will have very clear and well thought out game plans for each team we face. I also think it is maybe a good thing that he was pushed out at Southampton after only one season (maybe unfairly too), as I see that as giving him extra motivation to do well here. An 8th place finish is still an 8th placed finish and that was with key players being sold or injured and European football and a cup run to contest with. I remember watching that final and Southampton were much the better side, so we know he can often get things right on the big days (Lyon CL sem-finalists another example). I've been crying out for someone who can have us better organised and actually playing some decent football from the back and building the play, so that players like Mahrez can be played to their strengths and I'm glad to hear that he likes to bring young players through to the first team and isn't afraid to rotate seniors. Hopefully that means players like Gray, Slimani and Dragovic will justly get some more starts in the league. I think this is a new approach for Leicester and one where we will have a manager that is probably very technically astute but short on the personality front, and it will be interesting to see how our players respond to that. As nice as Ranieri was, it was still noted that he was quite distant with the players and I do think we have characters in our squad that did, and can again, make up for that short coming. I'll be right behind him from the get go and hope something again just clicks and we can kick on and take this talented squad to a top 10 finish this season and push for a regular top 8 beyond that with a decent brand of football that sees a lot less aimless hoofing!
LittlethorpeFox Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 everyone i've spoke to is buzzing to finish 8th and lose the EFL cup final! #upthepuely
Wdywd Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 Pascal Plancque He looks like Jay Spearing in 30 years
Matt Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 I must say I didn’t take much notice before but is it me or are the likes and comments on LCFC’s social media down a lot, especially when the mention something Puel related?
StriderHiryu Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 From the Mercury. Saying some things that make me feel a lot more optimistic. He’s hoping to build a relationship with the club’s supporters. CP: “It’s important to have a good feeling with the fans. It’s important to defend the colours of the club." #lcfc — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 PRESS CONFERENCE Puel on captaincy It seems like Wes Morgan will be keeping the armband. Puel on #lcfc captaincy. CP: "Wes is the captain. That’s not a problem for me. Morgan is respected by all the players." — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 PRESS CONFERENCE Puel on Huth and Mendy Not many players were mentioned specifically by name, but Robert Huth, currently out injured, and Papy Mendy, out on loan at Nice where he was Puel’s captain, did get a namecheck. Huth still out for a while. CP: "Huth is available in one or two months." #lcfc — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 On Mendy CP: "For him it’s important to play often because of injuries. If he comes back at a good level, he can be an important player." — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 PRESS CONFERENCE Puel on Appleton Puel was keen to stress the importance of having Appleton around to help. CP: "Appleton knows the team and the structure. He’s a good trainer. He can help me with relationship with the players. He’s very important" — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 PRESS CONFERENCE Puel's first training session Here’s what Puel made of his session at Belvoir Drive. He seems impressed with the number of attacking players at his disposal. Puel on his first training session. CP: "It was a good feeling this morning with the players. They listened." #lcfc — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 CP: "There a lots of good offensive players. It’s important to give them opportunities to enjoy themselves on the pitch." #lcfc — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 PRESS CONFERENCE Puel will change little for Everton Puel admitted he was interested by City’s performance in their past two games, in which they “looked more comfortable” on the ball. CP: “During two or three days, I try to take all the information. To know all the people, players, staff." #lcfc — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 CP: "The two last games were interesting, there was more comfort with the ball." #lcfc — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 PRESS CONFERENCEKEY EVENT Puel aims for top 10 A top-half finish is Puel’s aim for the season. Puel on his ambitions for the season. "We’ll try to find the top half of the table. It’s not a dream. It’s a reality." #lcfc — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 PRESS CONFERENCE Puel's first impressions Puel says he wants to add a little consistency to City. CP: “For me it’s a big club and a fantastic opportunity. It’s a good challenge. I have a good feeling to come here. We can be a force” #lcfc — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017 CP: “The team needs confidence, a little more consistency. For the moment, the most important thing is to stay focused on Everton.” — Mercury LCFC (@MercuryLCFC) October 27, 2017
Matt Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 https://www.lcfc.com/news/501440/pascal-plancque-added-to-claude-puels-management-staff Do they/does he really even want Appleton there? Future caretaker manager sorted anyway.
Grey Fox Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 17 minutes ago, Matt said: https://www.lcfc.com/news/501440/pascal-plancque-added-to-claude-puels-management-staff Do they/does he really even want Appleton there? Future caretaker manager sorted anyway. Ranieri brought in some of his own staff despite keeping on CS. Things worked out pretty well there.
Wdywd Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 He's significantly better dressed than the last manager and that's good enough for me
Bob Weasel Fox Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 Rights although he clearly hasn’t been everyone’s first choice for Manager but now he is let’s all get behind him and the team up the City
KansasFox Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 I thought he did a great Joey Barton impression in His first press conference! Nailed the accent!
WigstonWanderer Posted 27 October 2017 Posted 27 October 2017 Goes without saying that I wish him well and hope that he is a massive success. I just hope he doesn't throw the baby out with the bath water. Even since the title win we have sporadically shown that we are at our best when on the front foot and can still play exciting, attacking football. I hope that he finds a way to retain that aspect whilst improving consistency.
Bunyip Posted 28 October 2017 Posted 28 October 2017 21 hours ago, Fox Ulike said: Right. Well, you don't win anything after 9 games of the season or by being in the quarter-finals of the League Cup! What do you people want??? * * To clarify: What's the new benchmark of success? Being in 14th place after an incredibly harsh opening fixture list, and the League Cup quarter finals obviously doesn't cut it anymore. No, it doesn't " cut it " and why should it? if you accept that as a standard then we really are in trouble.
Fox Ulike Posted 28 October 2017 Posted 28 October 2017 8 hours ago, Bunyip said: No, it doesn't " cut it " and why should it? if you accept that as a standard then we really are in trouble. What sort of trouble? Does the team in 14th now get relegated after 9 games?
SheppyFox Posted 28 October 2017 Posted 28 October 2017 I honestly believe everyone will have creamy pants after tomorrow’s game.
Bunyip Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 16 hours ago, Fox Ulike said: What sort of trouble? Does the team in 14th now get relegated after 9 games? And how many points separate us from the bottom club? What a silly argument quoting 14th place when you know damn well it means even at this stage we are in a relegation scrap.
MC Prussian Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 On 28.10.2017 at 11:11, Ric Flair said: Claude Puel's.... "L'armée bleue et blanche de Claude Puel!"
Fox Ulike Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 3 hours ago, Bunyip said: And how many points separate us from the bottom club? What a silly argument quoting 14th place when you know damn well it means even at this stage we are in a relegation scrap. Steady on sir there's no need for that sort of language. The Mods will be ever so cross.
Bunyip Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 54 minutes ago, Fox Ulike said: Steady on sir there's no need for that sort of language. The Mods will be ever so cross. My apology it was name calling and we don't have a safe place on here to go to to get away from hurtful names. It won't happen again, my friend.
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