copunk Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 Just been listening to a podcast on youtube called the process and the episode features Ian Holloway, a very interesting listen if anyones got the time, and he delves a little into his time at the club and how much of a mess the whole club was in, goes on to say how the size of the squad was rediculous, certain players refused to go on loan because they were happy to not play but pick up their wage, bruno ngotty had no interest in playing at all and the only reason holloway picked him at times was because mandaric told him to, he also says he wanted to move on one of our goalkeepers but said player refused as they were on big money and wanted to sit out their contract as the wage was too good to just leave, as ive said if you get chance youtube it, very interesting listen Which got me thinking of any other behind the scenes stories from managers, players etc about our club that not many know about, good or bad?
Wymsey Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 He seems like someone who'd you have a good laugh at the pub with (although not in Leicester, obviously..).
Guest ttfn Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 Such a big squad he picked Harry Worley in centre midfield for one of the biggest games in the club’s history.
copunk Posted 9 April 2019 Author Posted 9 April 2019 Its only a small segment about an hour in, just got me interested in other stories from the past
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 22 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: When does the part about City start? 1 Hour 3 minutes 48 seconds
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 1 minute ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: 1 Hour 3 minutes 48 seconds Cheers mate
Koke Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 He had a good job at Plymouth. Shouldn't have left mid season. But it's hard to resist the urge to go to a bigger club. He was a good solid championship manager but walked into a total shambles at LCFC. Who's the keeper he is talking about that refused to go on loan?
Jon the Hat Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 You can see ultimately that he was probably over promoted, but that anyone would have struggled at that point. In some ways he was the start of everything. I mourn a little the loss of the never out of the top 2 divisions record, but I do feel like it led to the league win, so I am over it.
Footballwipe Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 18 minutes ago, Koke said: He had a good job at Plymouth. Shouldn't have left mid season. But it's hard to resist the urge to go to a bigger club. He was a good solid championship manager but walked into a total shambles at LCFC. Who's the keeper he is talking about that refused to go on loan? Looking at the squad list I assume he's referring to Rab Douglas? Must've come in on a decent wedge as he left Celtic to join us in the second tier?
Gamble92 Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 Nigel never seemed forced into playing anyone for Milan. Maybe he learned his lesson after Allen and Holloway both found him to be unbareable. I look back at that period and think what a naive lad i was to think them summer signings of Kishishev and N'gotty were going to get us up just because Milan was splashing the cash. Even more infuriating to know he was forcing managers into playing certain players. I do like Ian Holloway as a person and i think he was unlucky to come in at the time he did. But he has to take alot of the responsibility too. I hate to even think about that match at Stoke but am i right in thinking Ashley Chambers came on with about 1 minute to go? Wtf is all that about. It was the worst feeling ive had and hopefully ever will have as a Leicester fan but looking back it genuinely was the best thing thats happened to us to get Nigel Pearson and his staff. I feel even more lucky to have had him after knowing how easily other managers were giving into the dictatorship of Manderic
Gamble92 Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 8 minutes ago, Footballwipe said: Looking at the squad list I assume he's referring to Rab Douglas? Must've come in on a decent wedge as he left Celtic to join us in the second tier? You must be right. Rab Douglas looks like he never turned down a good wedge.
HankMarvin Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 What bit are the parts he talks about square pegs in round holes and being hung like a Hamster
AKCJ Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 Classic Ian Holloway that. I don't believe a word that comes out of his mouth. Don't get me wrong, the club was clearly rotten to the core but the way he goes on it's like he doesn't think he's to blame.
RoboFox Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 Well, that's surprising. I used to work with the host. Had no idea he had his own podcast / YouTube.
Gamble92 Posted 9 April 2019 Posted 9 April 2019 5 hours ago, AKCJ said: Classic Ian Holloway that. I don't believe a word that comes out of his mouth. Don't get me wrong, the club was clearly rotten to the core but the way he goes on it's like he doesn't think he's to blame. I got that impression too but i think its more him convincing himself that rather than him being disingenuous. I think what he says about the club and Milan pretty much goes with what most say about that period. I think Milan rescuing us from the abyss made him think he had the license to do wtf he wanted to and it was the typical example that the chairman should never try and dictate anything on the pitch.
fuchsntf Posted 10 April 2019 Posted 10 April 2019 One can argue to n frow,have typical negative overtones owners-fans....!! At the time....Mandaric rescued our butts has a club!!! I never really blamed Holloway,the club was in a mess,we seemed in denial .....And IMHO 75% the playing staffs attitude stank!!! It just bloody hurt..to see us go down,with nobody and yet everybody to blame!!! But like @Jon the Hat indicates,it seemed to be "that" turning point!!!
sacreblueits442 Posted 10 April 2019 Posted 10 April 2019 23 hours ago, AKCJ said: Classic Ian Holloway that. I don't believe a word that comes out of his mouth. Don't get me wrong, the club was clearly rotten to the core but the way he goes on it's like he doesn't think he's to blame. ...I remember when interviewed at the back end of that season, he constantly stated there was too much negativity around the club and we were not going down. It was like a stuck record. He never listened and I think he thought he had fallen on his feet when he came to Leicester. The only time it seems he set the team up to perform,in a manner conducive to getting a result, was against Stoke!!!! ….what a joke!!!
Heathrow fox Posted 10 April 2019 Posted 10 April 2019 He was interviewed by the fox fanzine towards the back end of that season.Remember him saying he could field a 5 a side team of right backs,not to mention the 29 goalies we had on the books.Putting an arm round Kieibi because no one else had etc.That 07/08 squad was full of past or present internationals?Ironically Pearson sent us down that season.
CosbehFox Posted 10 April 2019 Posted 10 April 2019 On 09/04/2019 at 16:49, AKCJ said: Classic Ian Holloway that. I don't believe a word that comes out of his mouth. Don't get me wrong, the club was clearly rotten to the core but the way he goes on it's like he doesn't think he's to blame. Yep total. This is the bloke who played Harry bleeding Worley in one of the biggest games in our history. In MIDFIELD!
sylofox Posted 10 April 2019 Posted 10 April 2019 On 09/04/2019 at 16:15, Footballwipe said: Looking at the squad list I assume he's referring to Rab Douglas? Must've come in on a decent wedge as he left Celtic to join us in the second tier? Does Chris Sutton know about this?
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