Wolves (A)..next up.

[lcfc sheff]

Just now, Xen said:

I agree its harsh, and I did toy with keeping him in in lieu of Soyuncu.

 

However, I feel that with Morgan and Simpson both playing, we end up being far too defensive and there's very little pace in the back line. Soyuncu on the other hand looks promising and offers a bit more going forward, and we need to start bringing him into the XI more often so he can develop a partnership with Maguire. Simpson gets the nod over Morgan as he can move to RB if we need to mix things up.

 

Long-term, Morgan isn't the solution so even if its not necessarily the best course of action we need to rest him and give the youngster a chance. If he's still  here Morgan will probably find himself 5th choice next season behind Maguire, Soyuncu, Benkovic and Evans, plus any youth potentially coming through, so we need to start preparing for that scenario in matches like these.

I agree in terms of the flexibility Simpson allows us in terms of a formation change mid match 

[AlloverthefloorYesNdidi]

33 minutes ago, Xen said:

I agree its harsh, and I did toy with keeping him in in lieu of Soyuncu.

 

However, I feel that with Morgan and Simpson both playing, we end up being far too defensive and there's very little pace in the back line. Soyuncu on the other hand looks promising and offers a bit more going forward, and we need to start bringing him into the XI more often so he can develop a partnership with Maguire. Simpson gets the nod over Morgan as he can move to RB if we need to mix things up.

 

Long-term, Morgan isn't the solution so even if its not necessarily the best course of action we need to rest him and give the youngster a chance. If he's still  here Morgan will probably find himself 5th choice next season behind Maguire, Soyuncu, Benkovic and Evans, plus any youth potentially coming through, so we need to start preparing for that scenario in matches like these.

Does Soyunce offer more going forward? Cant recall seeing any evidence of that particularly

[Xen]

58 minutes ago, AlloverthefloorYesNdidi said:

Does Soyunce offer more going forward? Cant recall seeing any evidence of that particularly

He seems far more comfortable with the ball at his feet, and from what I remember he passes the ball forwards more often than Morgan - who seems to pass it back to Schmeichel pretty much every chance he gets.

 

For me its pretty much a coin-toss as to who plays alongside Maguire (at least whilst Evans is injured), but as we're looking to build for the future Soyuncu just edges it, at least in matches like this.

[AlloverthefloorYesNdidi]

4 minutes ago, Xen said:

He seems far more comfortable with the ball at his feet, and from what I remember he passes the ball forwards more often than Morgan - who seems to pass it back to Schmeichel pretty much every chance he gets.

 

For me its pretty much a coin-toss as to who plays alongside Maguire (at least whilst Evans is injured), but as we're looking to build for the future Soyuncu just edges it, at least in matches like this.

I'm not sure about that.  I remember Cardiff at home he passed back or sideways pretty every time he got the ball.

 

I agree it might be about giving players like him chances.  But in order to win the game I think Morgan/Evans would be our best bet  (apparently Evans is back in the squad for Saturday, though I doubt he is match fit)

[Xen]

2 minutes ago, AlloverthefloorYesNdidi said:

I'm not sure about that.  I remember Cardiff at home he passed back or sideways pretty every time he got the ball.

 

I agree it might be about giving players like him chances.  But in order to win the game I think Morgan/Evans would be our best bet  (apparently Evans is back in the squad for Saturday, though I doubt he is match fit)

Fair enough. I may be misremembering to be fair (I think a lot of us have tried to wipe that Cardiff game from memory...).

 

I know that when we signed him there was optimism about his midfield runs - similar to Maguire - so he's certainly capable of it when he's on form.

 

Ultimately, we're pretty secure at the back and all of our options are pretty much equal, which is a decent position to be in.

[AlloverthefloorYesNdidi]

1 minute ago, Xen said:

Fair enough. I may be misremembering to be fair (I think a lot of us have tried to wipe that Cardiff game from memory...).

 

I know that when we signed him there was optimism about his midfield runs - similar to Maguire - so he's certainly capable of it when he's on form.

 

Ultimately, we're pretty secure at the back and all of our options are pretty much equal, which is a decent position to be in.

Haha, definitely possible

 

He is young and new to the team, so probably wisely playing a more safe game than he would if he gets more confident and secure in his position.  Maybe he'll be more Maguire-esque in time and I guess only game time would help with that

 

That being said I really want to beat Wolves on Sat and I think i'd feel more secure with Wes than Soycunu in the defense

[AlloverthefloorYesNdidi]

Puel: I'm responsible

Puel admits City’s consistency is down to him and his failure to get his team firing from the first whistle.

“When we have a bad result it’s normal to have feelings about me because I’m responsible for the team.

“I work with my players and I try to give them a positive attitude to start their game with the right intensity and it’s my work to find the solution.

“I accept some disapproval and people protesting because it’s my work. If we manage our games, people will be happy.

“For the moment it’s not enough in our consistency and out start. I’m responsible.”

14:11

Puel hopes bettors keep losing

Puel was asked about speculation with more reports this week that City were lining up a managerial replacement.

“It’s a common thread in all press conferences. I cannot manage this speculation.

“It’s often we have a lot of bets about my future. A lot of people made these bets and they have lost a lot of money. I hope this situation continues.”

[Farrington fox]

We will win this one. Barnes to open his account. Cheers 

[AlloverthefloorYesNdidi]

Seems to me to be some damage control for the last press release by the Mercury.  Tanner making amends perhaps

 

What's not Puel's concern?

Puel clarifies what is not his concern.

“I say all the time it’s not my concern about newspapers, speculation, bookmakers.

“But with the fans we are together, I know they give their support in difficult situations since the beginning of the season.

“When we see them away, it’s fantastic.

“Sometimes they are not happy, they give their feeling and it’s normal.”

[StriderHiryu]

already posted, ignore.

[Ric Flair]

The biggest insight from Puel is regarding finances, the money is there and prior to today he has dismissed any notion of signings and has insinuated we cannot currently compete financially. Now he's saying the resources are there and essentially if they can improve the squad, they will. The subtle shift in disclosure suggests he is a man under pressure and may well try and buy his way out of trouble this month, he certainly needs to appease the fans and being more open and honest helps.

[Bluetintedspecs]

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 10:45, duk3nuk3m said:

I'm intrigued to see if Puel will drop Mendy after his crucial mistakes against Southampton.

 

This is probably an unpopular opinion, but I'd like to see us play 4-3-3 with a midfield of Wilf, Hamza and Silva.

Based on your call on dropping Mendy for one iffy game I will also be intrigued to see if he drops Kasper too. IMO Kasper was equally as culpable for both goals.

[Ted Maul]

I'd drop Mendy in the long run too- not just based on one (comically) bad game, but because I feel he and Ndidi are too similar and Ndidi offers more.

 

I'm guessing we will play 3 in the middle at the weekend though so I'd be surprised if he didn't play.

[KingsX]

2 hours ago, AlloverthefloorYesNdidi said:

Puel:

“we have a lot of bets about my future. A lot of ostriches made these bets and they have lost a lot of money. I hope they FOAD.”

 

up next:

 

[MPH]

i have a feeling if we lose against wolves puel will be gone

[lcfcell]

7 minutes ago, MPH said:

i have a feeling if we lose against wolves puel will be gone

This means we’ll win convincingly and everyone will say “I just can’t beilve Puel is under pressure” 

[shade]

2 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

The biggest insight from Puel is regarding finances, the money is there and prior to today he has dismissed any notion of signings and has insinuated we cannot currently compete financially. Now he's saying the resources are there and essentially if they can improve the squad, they will. The subtle shift in disclosure suggests he is a man under pressure and may well try and buy his way out of trouble this month, he certainly needs to appease the fans and being more open and honest helps.

agreed, just that interview has edged him back to puel in for me, oh so fickle haha

[Dahnsouff]

Maybe it all relates to in possibilities and near completed outs behind the scenes?

[mozartfox]

1 hour ago, MPH said:

i have a feeling if we lose against wolves puel will be gone

Gone where?

[mozartfox]

2 hours ago, Bluetintedspecs said:

Based on your call on dropping Mendy for one iffy game I will also be intrigued to see if he drops Kasper too. IMO Kasper was equally as culpable for both goals.

Puel didn't drop Wes after losing his man for the Newport goal, so will indeed be interesting.

[Bluetintedspecs]

34 minutes ago, mozartfox said:

Puel didn't drop Wes after losing his man for the Newport goal, so will indeed be interesting.

Ha ha ha, indeed, nor would I actually drop Kasper though I would be questioning his distribution ability/choices and get some serious work done on improving!

[Arriba Los Zorros]

From Wolves forum:

 

I just had a read of their forum, we're hilariously called Wolvesalona on Foxestalk - see what they did there?

Anyway, they seem to think they will win because they can counter attack, which I'd normally agree with, but it's thinking that we will be going for them and allow them to pick us off.

I don't know how the general perception of us is that we are this non-stop attacking side, it's quite weird given how inaccurate it is. And, it's not just Leicester, it seems the average fan thinks it too even though we've played over half a season now. 

We are basically like them which is why I think it will be dull.

[baldeagle]

8 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

The biggest insight from Puel is regarding finances, the money is there and prior to today he has dismissed any notion of signings and has insinuated we cannot currently compete financially. Now he's saying the resources are there and essentially if they can improve the squad, they will. The subtle shift in disclosure suggests he is a man under pressure and may well try and buy his way out of trouble this month, he certainly needs to appease the fans and being more open and honest helps.

Or he’s managed to shift out some players to free up funds . Iborra ,Diabate gone and rumours of Benny to Forest  and Silva away,  hell there’s even rumours of Sinji going 

[tsintskaro]

Best case scenario - Draw.

but its a lose 

 

[Dan]

Oh and for **** sake Leicester, don't go 3 up in the first half.