Wolves A Match Thread

[StriderHiryu]

8 minutes ago, Deeg67 said:

I'm mystified at Mendy starting ahead of Choudhury based on form, I have to say.

Agreed. Puel normally hooks players when they play as badly as he did last week. Even Ricardo was dropped!

 

Possbly it’s been done because we have Barnes and Gray playing so he wants more experience out there, but very harsh on Hamza!

[Steve_Walsh5]

1 minute ago, Beechey said:

What's he saying? 

Same old “what do Leicester fans expect, they are 8th in the league what more do they want” 

 

The words of a man who doesn’t watch any of our games basically.

[lifted*fox]

Just now, Beechey said:

What's he saying? 

 

That Puel shouldn't be under fire after every single game when we're 8th in the league. 

 

He understands we won the league and have higher expectations because, BUT people do need to be more realistic. 

 

They've also discussed his football being a bit boring but they're saying that he's building and developing the side. They're also saying that everyone has figured us out and our old style can't be the only approach any more.

 

It's probably the most balanced and fairest assessment I've heard pundits give Leicester in a long time. 

 

Consensus is that he should be given more time and windows.

[mannyzlcfc]

3 minutes ago, Silva Fox said:

Not heard about this - what was Maddison's connection with her?

Mascot at Norwich, he carried Sophie onto the pitch and stayed close friends with her, supporting Sophie and her family ever since... 

[Jam orton]

Gray needs to start performing. Keep it tight 1st half then Maddison to make the difference 2nd half?

[WigstonWanderer]

7 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Puel said in his presser on Thursday that it wasnt anywhere near as bad as first feared. Bizarre as a broken toe is a broken toe, surely only 10 days out is surprisingly short.

I think “broken” can mean anything from fully detached to hairline fracture 

[kyleolly]

Lots of pace in that front 4 I’ve got a good feeling about this one!

[StriderHiryu]

10 minutes ago, AjcW said:

Not been dropped mate. The little girl Sophie died last night so I imagine Puel just managing him well

Oh no is that true!? That’s cruel if so 

[lifted*fox]

Just now, Steve_Walsh5 said:

Same old “what do Leicester fans expect, they are 8th in the league what more do they want” 

 

 The words of a man who doesn’t watch any of our games basically.

 

well, no. not really. they've given arguments on both sides of the coin and concluded that Puel needs and deserves more time.

 

but yeah, seems you only have an interest in giving one side of the story.

[Shamomoa]

still think it needs to be 433 away and 4231 at home. hopefully a decent performance today tho!

[smr]

oooooh madders dropped and barnes starting. excited to see barnes get in the starting lineup

[Finnegan]

Just now, lifted*fox said:

 

That Puel shouldn't be under fire after every single game when we're 8th in the league. 

 

He understands we won the league and have higher expectations because, BUT people do need to be more realistic. 

 

They've also discussed his football being a bit boring but they're saying that he's building and developing the side. They're also saying that everyone has figured us out and our old style can't be the only approach any more.

 

It's probably the most balanced and fairest assessment I've heard pundits give Leicester in a long time. 

 

Consensus is that he should be given more time and windows.

 

It's literally what every pundit says about us constantly. It's basically "know your place."

 

You're only hearing it as a positive because you you're as entrenched as the "Out" crowd. 

[FLAN]

Fast start. Stupid goal given away. An hour of scrambling for a goal. Sucker punch second goal. Can’t see anything else 

[yorkie1999]

Knock the players, Knock the manager, knock everything but at the end of the day...it all comes down to if everyone has a good game and we win, it's all rosy. Moan after the game, not before it.

[RumbleFox]

1 minute ago, Steve_Walsh5 said:

Same old “what do Leicester fans expect, they are 8th in the league what more do they want” 

 

The words of a man who doesn’t watch any of our games basically.

To be fair, in terms of position, he isn't wildly wrong in what he says there.  Sometimes it's good to listen to an outsider's view, free of our own bias and subjectivity.  He is though, still a nobber in general.  X

[Guest ttfn]

 

1 minute ago, Finnegan said:

I'm a big fan of Choudhary and I'm surprised he's been dropped but people turning on Mendy is a bit harsh. He's been very consistent up until last week. 

 

He was awful against Southampton but so were Kasper, Chilwell, Ricardo, Vardy, Ndidi and basically everyone else. 

 

I'm not convinced he deserves to be hung out to dry. Give him a chance to redeem himself. 

Surprised this is your take on Mendy - I’m very much on the other side of the Puel fence to you but for me Mendy is a symbol of the negative aspects of what Puel is doing. If anybody epitomises possession for possession’s sake it’s him.

[tylesta]

13 minutes ago, AjcW said:

Not been dropped mate. The little girl Sophie died last night so I imagine Puel just managing him well

Would of left him out the squad surely?

[LestaAl]

Good to see Claude encouraging  a healthy debate on team selection for a change. 

 

It gives us something to do waiting for kick off!

[Grebfromgrebland]

11 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

Puel said in his presser on Thursday that it wasnt anywhere near as bad as first feared. Bizarre as a broken toe is a broken toe, surely only 10 days out is surprisingly short.

Probably his little toe

[lestajigs]

11 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said:

Note: this might be why Maddison isn’t starting:

 

Very sad news. 

This is very sad, poor poor little girl

[lifted*fox]

Just now, Finnegan said:

It's literally what every pundit says about us constantly. It's basically "know your place."

 

 You're only hearing it as a positive because you you're as entrenched as the "Out" crowd. 

 

it's nothing about know your place - it was balanced and realistic.

 

i've seen plenty of 'know your place' assessments and this wasn't one of them. 

 

so, no. 

[bovril]

3 minutes ago, EnderbyFox said:

 

 

 

I know this is a massive cliche but suddenly the result seems unimportant. Incredibly sad. 

[fazzyfox]

I'm shouting at the TV screen right now "3 defensive midfielders at home to Southampton!". Expectations? If we're 8th with baffling decisions and dire first halfs we could easily be clear in 7th and in the cups with logical decisions. When a break or forward pass is on pass it forwards. If our centre forward doesn't get a sniff week after week try to address that situation. My expectations. Too much to ask? 

[Lineker's Left Foot]

12 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said:

Note: this might be why Maddison isn’t starting:

 

Very sad news. 

Oh dear me. Very sad news. Rest well Little Angel ?

[STUHILL]

Just now, Finnegan said:

I'm a big fan of Choudhary and I'm surprised he's been dropped but people turning on Mendy is a bit harsh. He's been very consistent up until last week. 

 

He was awful against Southampton but so were Kasper, Chilwell, Ricardo, Vardy, Ndidi and basically everyone else. 

 

I'm not convinced he deserves to be hung out to dry. Give him a chance to redeem himself. 

For me, it's more because he offers little other than consistency. Which sounds weird I know  but he doesn't seem to have any real key attributes/strengths and so doesn't offer as much to the team IMO.

N'didi has been poor this season, but I still feel on a good day, he offers a lot more than Mendy, in terms of winning headers, tackling and a goal threat (on a rare occasion) 

Choudary has been a breath of fresh air too and offers so much energy in that role and feel he should have been first CM on the team sheet. 

Anyway, maybe a little harsh on Mendy as always good to have a reliable player, but I think our CM's should offer more if possible.