Puel Gone - Official

[Bazly]

That was as close to character assassination by Huth on R5Live this afternoon that any former player could probably deliver. 

[La-li-lu-le-lo]

Just now, Bazly said:

That was as close to character assassination by Huth on R5Live this afternoon that any former player could probably deliver. 

Huth has his head screwed on, I’d like to think he wouldn’t say anything like that unless he genuinely meant it.

[Chester Dontlie]

26 minutes ago, Babylon said:

RH: "Ultimately you need someone to set high standards for you. I don't suppose there will be too many disappointed players in the changing room today after they heard the news."

Appreciate the quotes, it's very interesting to hear RH's view of this.

 

23 minutes ago, Strokes said:

 

He is teeing up a big Nige return here.

I'm sentimental about the original ostrich tamer, but it's not funny! Would rather have Apples as the interim again.

[Gamble92]

Ive always been for him staying but as soon as the fans on mass and, more importantly these days, the players are against you then its only a matter of time.

 

Thats not to say the players downed tools. They were clearly still playing for him. There was just no real confidence he was bringing out the best in them, and the control within the dressing room from the senior players is still a big issue i want to see gone within the next couple of years.

 

Puel has done alot more for the club than he will ever be given credit for. Im saddened he couldn't turn it around but yesterday made his position untenable. We still have a bright future, but the next appointment is crucial as to how bright that future is.

[Chester Dontlie]

Guys, having a new manager doesn't have to mean the moment he comes in, he will ship out all our young players and we'll start playing the 2015/16 old foxes again instead... Puel wasn't the only manager in the world who could nurture youth. Let's just wait and see what happens, who we appoint. And give Top some trust. 

[Strokes]

4 minutes ago, Chester Dontlie said:

Guys, having a new manager doesn't have to mean the moment he comes in, he will ship out all our young players and we'll start playing the 2015/16 old foxes again instead... Puel wasn't the only manager in the world who could nurture youth. Let's just wait and see what happens, who we appoint. And give Top some trust. 

None of you guys trusted Top when he wasn’t sacking Puel.

[baldeagle]

18 minutes ago, browniefox said:

Isnt the 1st of Jan this year? 

Yep sorry my mistake . We’ve only won one game this year sounds much better 

[Chester Dontlie]

1 minute ago, Strokes said:

None of you guys trusted Top when he wasn’t sacking Puel.

Bollocks mate I always trusted him and Vichai, and so did/are many, if not most, our supporters. You can trust your boss and at the same think he may be wrong about something, it's not mutually exclusive. Amirite or amirite

[Strokes]

Just now, Chester Dontlie said:

Bollocks mate I always trusted him and Vichai, and so did/are many, if not most, our supporters. You can trust your boss and at the same think he may be wrong about something, it's not mutually exclusive. Amirite or amirite

You are not right.

[Chester Dontlie]

1 minute ago, Strokes said:

You are not right.

 You are wrong!

 

[Strokes]

2 minutes ago, Chester Dontlie said:

 You are wrong!

 

How do you display your trust, by boos or jeers?

 

[String fellow]

By losing to CP, we are losing CP!

[Mike Oxlong]

Ironic that on the day that Puel could have been leading out his team for a Wembley Cup Final he’s packing his bags for the Eurostar

[Chester Dontlie]

Just now, Strokes said:

How do you display your trust, by boos or jeers?

 

By acknowledging Top's decisions, whatever they are? I came to terms with Puels appointment. Wanted him gone since December but, TRUSTING Top, hoped he would make the decision to boot CP after the season is over... He surprised me by doing it so soon. But, again, I *trust* that he made the right decision. Hope that clarifies the puel-outers logic and the whole trust conundrum to you!  

 

We're beating up the dead horse here, really. Puel's gone, it's a bit sudden, yeah, but we have to adjust. Ultimately, even though the players gave their best trying to adjust to his 'plan' it didn't work, the results this year were abysmal, and when you lose 6 out of your 7 last games, this is exactly what happens. Good riddance, I say. If a bad streak like this happened a month earlier, we could be in a relegation battle.

[Samilktray]

Quite easy to see why the neutrals decided our players were all a bit snakey and sly when you see Huth talking like that hours after he’s been sacked. Doesnt give off a great impression 

[Strokes]

6 minutes ago, Chester Dontlie said:

By acknowledging Top's decisions, whatever they are? I came to terms with Puels appointment. Wanted him gone since December but, TRUSTING Top, hoped he would make the decision to boot CP after the season is over... He surprised me by doing it so soon. But, again, I *trust* that he made the right decision. Hope that clarifies the puel-outers logic and the whole trust conundrum to you!  

 

We're beating up the dead horse here, really. Puel's gone, it's a bit sudden, yeah, but we have to adjust. Ultimately, even though the players gave their best trying to adjust to his 'plan' it didn't work, the results this year were abysmal, and when you lose 6 out of your 7 last games, this is exactly what happens. Good riddance, I say. If a bad streak like this happened a month earlier, we could be in a relegation battle.

You’ve won me over, I now fully trust top to make a decision you will eventually disagree with.

[Chester Dontlie]

2 minutes ago, Strokes said:

You’ve won me over, I now fully trust top to make a decision you will eventually disagree with.

Cheers mate!

 

[FoxFossil]

11 minutes ago, Mike Oxlong said:

Ironic that on the day that Puel could have been leading out his team for a Wembley Cup Final he’s packing his bags for the Eurostar

2 CV more likely, as favoured by Inspecter Clouseau.

 

 

[ThaiFox]

27 minutes ago, Samilktray said:

Quite easy to see why the neutrals decided our players were all a bit snakey and sly when you see Huth talking like that hours after he’s been sacked. Doesnt give off a great impression 

Totally agree. Don't like that talk at all.

 

Add to that the utterings of Kasper's daddy last weekend, and Jamie's Mrs tweets,  it seems we either need a real no nonsense manager like Dyche, or get rid of the so called snakes. 

[StriderHiryu]

The Huth quotes are very telling.

 

This sacking to me doesn't seem like the players downed tools on the manager. Even last night, after the equaliser there were first bumps from the players and a roar from the crowd. But as we all know, Puel never seemed to inspire either the fans or the players. The perennial in / out debate summed it all up really.

 

Luckily we aren't really in a terrible position. We shouldn't be in relegation trouble (famous last words!) so it's about consolidating, finding the right person and going again.

 

I do hope the board learn the lessons from this appointment. Puel had a good plan, but surely even in the interview his charisma could not have blown them away. I hope we don't go completely the other direction (we all remember Holloway!) but when you look back at some of those Ranieri interviews from the title winning year, you forget how awesome it is to have a manager that also has personality.

 

I'm expecting to see Appleton as interim manager with Rogers in the summer.

[Old Fox]

At least I can return to the KP with some hope the last 18 months have been so painful!

 

He was the wrong choice and those saying be careful what you wish for - it was nearly as bad as the Taylor days imo. He had to go and now we can move on - we have every right to expect progress and I am not sure we have progressed as despite some youthful injection we have a few areas that need fixing before next season otherwise we could be in a relegation battle. We have spent some huge money on players over the past 3 years but we have not managed to go and get the right manager - we need someone with energy, authority, can relate to the players, motivate the experienced ones, have more than one plan and use the strengths we have in the squad whilst also speaking English would help!

 

Hopefully Top, SW and JR really think this one through and if necessary break the bank to convince a top manager to join - Mancini, Martinez, Blanc, Wenger ...

[st albans fox]

6 minutes ago, ThaiFox said:

Totally agree. Don't like that talk at all.

 

Add to that the utterings of Kasper's daddy last weekend, and Jamie's Mrs tweets,  it seems we either need a real no nonsense manager like Dyche, or get rid of the so called snakes. 

Not really. - we need someone who can manage people. It’s part of the job - a big part 

[StriderHiryu]

6 minutes ago, ThaiFox said:

Totally agree. Don't like that talk at all.

 

Add to that the utterings of Kasper's daddy last weekend, and Jamie's Mrs tweets,  it seems we either need a real no nonsense manager like Dyche, or get rid of the so called snakes. 

Regarding "snakes" I think that's a topic with a lot of nuance to it. Leicester have traditionally been a Championship club, we've spent more years outside the top flight than in it. The year before we won the title we were bottom for months. Perhaps we have personalities that "have too much say" but those personalities were also the reason we won the title. Look at Spurs, great players but always bottle it. I'd argue that if we are going to achieve success again, we will need another strong dressing room as some of our best periods (MON era, Pearson era) seem to have strong personalities that are leaders on and off the pitch.

We have great young players, but none of them (yet) have leadership qualities, which I hope they will develop over time.

[STUHILL]

6 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

The Huth quotes are very telling.

 

This sacking to me doesn't seem like the players downed tools on the manager. Even last night, after the equaliser there were first bumps from the players and a roar from the crowd. But as we all know, Puel never seemed to inspire either the fans or the players. The perennial in / out debate summed it all up really.

 

Luckily we aren't really in a terrible position. We shouldn't be in relegation trouble (famous last words!) so it's about consolidating, finding the right person and going again.

 

I do hope the board learn the lessons from this appointment. Puel had a good plan, but surely even in the interview his charisma could not have blown them away. I hope we don't go completely the other direction (we all remember Holloway!) but when you look back at some of those Ranieri interviews from the title winning year, you forget how awesome it is to have a manager that also has personality.

 

I'm expecting to see Appleton as interim manager with Rogers in the summer.

Think this is quite likely and I'd be happy with that. Always thought Appleton was hard done by and Rodgers in the summer is my no.1 choice. 

[smitha]

Well the inevitable has happened and for me it was only a matter of time and the correct decision. I know a lot of people wanted him gone earlier but he can leave with his head held high.

 

He stuck to his principles and tried to play the way he thought was right, like many other managers his stubbornness to change this has ultimately cost him his job. His transfer dealings were mostly positive, he should be credited with this especially with some of the previous years dealings, not sure what his brief was but it seems at present we are not throwing money at new signings especially after the events in October with the aftermath and fallout seeming to be that financial wise we are in some sort of limbo until probate has been sorted.

 

The way he dealt with the tragic events was dignified and professional, kept a back seat and again did what he thought was right and comes out of this with a lot of credit. Some of the personal abuse on here has been disgusting and totally out of order in my opinion.

 

I'm sure the likes of Chilwell, Barnes, Gray and Choudhury will be disappointed. Not sure how much influence he had  on them personally but for me he gave youth a chance which is more than previous managers would have given them, I'm positive we will see the fruits of this next season.

 

Yes his personality came across as boring but I wish I could speak a second language like him,  but ultimately the connection with the players and fans wasn't there.

 

I think he has made progress, the goal and some of the play at spurs and other performances are proof of that but it has come to slowly and certainly scoring is an issue, and with results at present it was only a matter of time.

 

When we look back over the years hopefully people will have a bit of respect for what he tried to achieve but never quite made it, for me I would like to see Appleton back until the end of the season when a massive decision on who are next manager is will be made, obviously he will get the full support of FT!!

 

Good luck for the future Claude and although you never quite got us there I respect the job you did for us. Will be interesting to see how the senior players perform on Tuesday.