Gazza M Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Puel has managed to achieve in one game what Shakey couldn't do in 25 and that is put his own stamp on the team. No messing about, just start trying to get the philosophy across straight away. It just shows how out is depth Shakey was. As I have said before, he never got out of caretaker mode. He wasn't even the best manager at the club when he was here as Appleton in my opinion had much more experience and knowhow in the background. We have got to move on from 15/16 and a new pattern of play, Mahrez, Chilwell and Gray all in the same team. I am delighted!! I think Shakey said it takes time to change philosophy. That is true, but he never got out of first gear trying to do it. Puel used his wealth of experience and positivity and the boys responded. Well done to all and let's take it to Stoke now.
Vacamion Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Hats off obviously to Morgan and Gray, but I thought Simpson and Ndidi were very good today and Iborra improves with every game and, if I heard correctly, he has yet to lose. Whilst I have been one of Marc Albrighton’s biggest fans, even I admit that he had lost his mojo recently and will need to work hard to get back in, but will probably feature as our first or second replacement. I think Fuchs has lost his best form, too, and it will be interesting to see whether Chilwell gets the nod at LB at some point. Maguire is real Jekyll and Hyde. Great in the air, looks all solid, then does something bombscare. If he can cut out surrendering possession in dangerous situations, he will be great. Mahrez wasn’t his full world beating best, but you can’t argue with that wonderful assist and he was involved in some of our most dangerous stuff in the first half and he also tracked back when we needed him to. He is so mercurial, you have to try to accommodate him. Lastly, it’s great to have a game where we aren’t talking about Schmeichel making an error. He needed a confidence boost and the league games since Shakespeare’s sacking must have have helped.
Johnthefoxrayner Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 1 hour ago, FuchingKante said: Some of the attacking play in the first half was a breath of fresh air. Second half was awful to watch but we got the job done. That's all we had to do is get the job done, defending was decent in the second half but it had to be
Sir Shep Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Anyone been over onto the Everton forum? Bet the meltdown is on!
Callabinho Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 First half was more like the title winning Leicester, hopefully Gray reproduces those kind of performances and establishes himself. He really was superb at times today. Second half was a bit of a tired performance, however it was good to see us hold out defensively. Overall decent day.
weller54 Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 1 minute ago, SheppyFox said: The French Lion Roars on!! Meowwwwwww!
StriderHiryu Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 5 minutes ago, Gazza M said: Puel has managed to achieve in one game what Shakey couldn't do in 25 and that is put his own stamp on the team. No messing about, just start trying to get the philosophy across straight away. It just shows how out is depth Shakey was. As I have said before, he never got out of caretaker mode. He wasn't even the best manager at the club when he was here as Appleton in my opinion had much more experience and knowhow in the background. We have got to move on from 15/16 and a new pattern of play, Mahrez, Chilwell and Gray all in the same team. I am delighted!! I think Shakey said it takes time to change philosophy. That is true, but he never got out of first gear trying to do it. Puel used his wealth of experience and positivity and the boys responded. Well done to all and let's take it to Stoke now. Yes this was very encouraging. Another poster here said that the attacking lineup selected today won us the game and I agree. We got on top early, made our quality count and then it was game over. I could get used to "boring boring Leicester!"
Buce Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 From The Grand Old Team: "Multi million pound talent either on the bench or not even in the squad ,a championship forward line , a geriatric defense and a hasbeen who glues pubes on his head yeah be scared" Loving some schadenfreude.
kingfox Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Solid performance. The fast start from us really set us up well as the game went on, at times it was like watching us from two seasons back, quick football and beautiful counter attacking moves, first goal especially was fvcking quality, Demarai Gray After going 2-0 up it was of course important not to get complacent, Everton pushed and had decent possession but I thought we managed the game well. We looked more solid as a unit, defensively I thought Morgan, Iborra and Ndidi were excellent. Everton though were absolutely shite, really lacked quality in the final third. Only downside to our game was our usual habits of hoofing it into no mans land. One game down of Claude proving me wrong
Matt Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Impressed! Far from boring and defensive in the 1st half, very attacking! 2nd half was abit boring and defensive but we were 2 up, I’d have been twitching abit if they scored though! Demarai Gray, what a player! Why we haven’t gave him more chances I do not know! Mahrez is played a lot better in the last 3 games but he ain’t half ducking out of challenges, get stuck it! Chilwell was impressive, they all were. Did like that team and formation a lot! Everton were poor, better in the 2nd half but I think we made them look better with us sitting off them.
StriderHiryu Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Leaving this here. Vardy scored it, but it's Gray's goal. Fantastic from the young lad, and what a cross from Riyad. https://imgtc.com/w/oWDOXMc
Wymsey Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Even though the play was sloppy at times, the potential is there - looked positive. Can see Puel getting the best out of the youngsters in particular. Thought they were poor up front; and Wayne Rooney deserves some of the 'banter he gets - over-rated and childish individual, and hardly a good leader to their potential youngsters.
Sionnach gorm Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Puel will do well. I think he’ll get us on the straight. But the idea that this was a solid performance is wrong. We played a bang average team and I’d say even poor, well for 35 minutes, and then went on to seed. Anyone who believes this was a good performance (other than the first 35 minutes), is daft. Fortunately Puel is not foxestalk and will do something about it...and I believe it will take some time...not just a couple of games.
marcymarc666 Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Throw silva in and we're going to be a force to be reckoned with next year based on this display.
st albans fox Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 6 minutes ago, Sionnach gorm said: Puel will do well. I think he’ll get us on the straight. But the idea that this was a solid performance is wrong. We played a bang average team and I’d say even poor, well for 35 minutes, and then went on to seed. Anyone who believes this was a good performance (other than the first 35 minutes), is daft. Fortunately Puel is not foxestalk and will do something about it...and I believe it will take some time...not just a couple of games. It was tough considering that the game was all but won after half an hour. He may have wanted to make changes but the plan is to win! im sure he won’t have been over Impressed in how we failed to manage any kind of meaningful possession in the second period
Sharpe's Fox Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Good goal but apart from that didn't see much different than what came before. Everton were absolutely shocking and as poor as Brighton were. Good on Puerto on getting a really good effort out of Gray.
UPinCarolina Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 8 minutes ago, Sionnach gorm said: Puel will do well. I think he’ll get us on the straight. But the idea that this was a solid performance is wrong. We played a bang average team and I’d say even poor, well for 35 minutes, and then went on to seed. Anyone who believes this was a good performance (other than the first 35 minutes), is daft. Fortunately Puel is not foxestalk and will do something about it...and I believe it will take some time...not just a couple of games. My thoughts reading that: Nice. Don’t disagree. Oh, shit. About to get torn up...just kidding. Fully support.
urban.spaceman Posted 29 October 2017 Author Posted 29 October 2017 7 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: Leaving this here. Vardy scored it, but it's Gray's goal. Fantastic from the young lad, and what a cross from Riyad. https://imgtc.com/w/oWDOXMc What a phenomenal goal. When their free kick was taken they had 2 defenders and we'd left up Vardy and Mahrez. Gray takes the clearance on his chest, takes a few touches past Davies and as he starts to burst forward, we now have 5 on 3. Takes it past Davies and Guaye, Iborra's dummy run opens up the channel for a brilliant pass to Mahrez; Vardy loses his man and Mahrez's cross is perfect. 1-0. Perfect from Gray, Mahrez and Vardy.
foxy boxing Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 Really great first half and the trio of Vardy, Gray and Mahrez worked well together particularly go the goal which was amazing. While we were defensively resolute and kept a clean sheet Everton hardly offered anything going forward and the chances we gave them were down to our errors and not any attacking flair from them! Thought Iborra had quietly a great game and will learn mor and more about the league the more he plays, while Chilwell did well and liked to get forward. A good strart for the new manager and something to build on and work with. Come on you foxes.
Chico1958 Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 2-0 and defend........... Seen it before but for life of me I can'f remember where We won't be able to do that against better opposition though. Good start for Claude which reminds me of something else but for the life of me I can't remember when
Dr Marco Posted 29 October 2017 Posted 29 October 2017 very good first 30 minutes, possession, passing great work of mahrez, vardy and gray. then we left the possession to Everton. Second half was poor, long throws to vardy and less possession! plenty of work to do for Fuel but 3 important points! keep them coming! Come On City!
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