Telegraph: "Four years on, the Brendan Rodgers formula is still Leicester City's best bet"

[The Year Of The Fox]

2 hours ago, Miquel The Work Geordie said:

"Did reasonably well in Europe" - we bombed out of a group with Spartak Moscow and Legia Warsaw in it ffs

EuRoPeAn SeMi ThO

[Unabomber]

2 hours ago, Steve Earle said:

For all that’s not good enough about Ward, we are better at defending crosses and set pieces with him in the side rather than Schmeichel 

Yeah but we are not better at not conceding goals though 

[so1]

Defending doesn't start with a goaltender and two center defenders but way down at the other end of the field with the striker. Team defense.

[HighPeakFox]

Could someone explain to me what using the term 'cuck' means in terms of dismissing a point of view, and in anticipation of the response, whether it is valid or simply revolting? 

[Tuna]

Interesting comments on Kasper.

[Tommy Fresh]

18 hours ago, Fox92 said:

That was never my point anyway (again).

Sure thing

[Dan]

Yeah, if that's the best bet I'd hate to see the worst.

[Nicolo Barella]

16 hours ago, HighPeakFox said:

Could someone explain to me what using the term 'cuck' means in terms of dismissing a point of view, and in anticipation of the response, whether it is valid or simply revolting? 

Depends, who is calling who a cuck? If you personally are the cuck, they are implying that you are submissive and your point of view is self-defeating and demeaning. If another object of conversation is the cuck, then that's their problem and you're supporting someone who is "less than".

[funkyrobot]

On 24/02/2023 at 20:24, BSLBPod said:

Which team has had a new manager bounce this year?

Wolves

[Vacamion]

 

People blame Rodgers for us not reaching the Champions League when it was in our grasp, but Kasper Schmeichel had an utter brain fart against Spurs where we were ahead and 15 minutes from the Champions League and then we threw away the game after that.  

 

The soft underbelly and last gasp losses might be due to the culture Rodgers created, but Kasper Schmeichel not being willing or able to claim crosses ended up being fairly decisive.

 

No wonder Schmeichel wasn't Rodgers' favourite.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 26 February 2023 by Vacamion

[sacreblueits442]

26 minutes ago, Vacamion said:

 

People blame Rodgers for us not reaching the Champions League when it was in our grasp, but Kasper Schmeichel had an utter brain fart against Spurs where we were ahead and 15 minutes from the Champions League and then we threw away the game after that.  

 

The soft underbelly and last gasp losses might be due to the culture Rodgers created, but Kasper Schmeichel not being willing or able to claim crosses ended up being fairly decisive.

 

No wonder Schmeichel wasn't Rodgers' favourite.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...i would have said Kasper was the barrier between himself (Rodgers) and Khun Top!!!

  It would not have taken Rodgers too long, to realise that to exert any control over this squad, required having Kasper onside.

 Dropping Kasper for game #149 in his consecutive league appearance was Rodgers flexing his authority. I suspect he knew that Kasper was about to leave or that Khun Top was never going to back Kasper with any suggestions to terminate his (Rodgers) tenure, it became safe for him to rule the roost over Kasper. It would explain Kasper's quick exit from the club.

[Shane]

49 minutes ago, Vacamion said:

 

People blame Rodgers for us not reaching the Champions League when it was in our grasp, but Kasper Schmeichel had an utter brain fart against Spurs where we were ahead and 15 minutes from the Champions League and then we threw away the game after that.  

 

The soft underbelly and last gasp losses might be due to the culture Rodgers created, but Kasper Schmeichel not being willing or able to claim crosses ended up being fairly decisive.

 

No wonder Schmeichel wasn't Rodgers' favourite.

 

 

You can’t blame missing CL on one moment. We were 10-15 points clear of 5th at one stage if i recall correctly. 

Brendan is far more responsible for our failure. Bad management, tactical errors and a weak mentality is what cost us so many points in both those seasons.

[Ric Flair]

2 hours ago, Vacamion said:

 

People blame Rodgers for us not reaching the Champions League when it was in our grasp, but Kasper Schmeichel had an utter brain fart against Spurs where we were ahead and 15 minutes from the Champions League and then we threw away the game after that.  

 

The soft underbelly and last gasp losses might be due to the culture Rodgers created, but Kasper Schmeichel not being willing or able to claim crosses ended up being fairly decisive.

 

No wonder Schmeichel wasn't Rodgers' favourite.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well obviously the players on the pitch are going to be the ones who physically achieve or fail but if we can't comprehend how influential the head coach is at instilling mental resolve, confidence and belief in high pressure periods then that's probably why Rodgers gets let off the hook so much by our fanbase.

[Guest Lako42]

4 years and he's still saying we aren't aggressive enough 

 

 

Give it time ey Brendan 

[daddylonglegs]

21 hours ago, Unabomber said:

Yeah but we are not better at not conceding goals though 

Hahaha I have had this exact argument.

 

people are amazing aren’t they 

[daddylonglegs]

On 25/02/2023 at 09:30, Miquel The Work Geordie said:

"Did reasonably well in Europe" - we bombed out of a group with Spartak Moscow and Legia Warsaw in it ffs

To be fair we put Randers FC to the sword though. 

[Freeman's Wharfer]

Of course the relationship with Schmeichel became fractious. Schmeichel was a winner and will have had no qualms in voicing how poor things had been under Rodgers last season.

[Guest Mickyblueeyes]

Leicester City’s best bet ? What a patronising headline by a guy who may as well be on the PR teams payroll. 
 

Leicester City’s best bet is the one that makes them the most competitive and if that individual is Rodgers so be it. If it isn’t, he shouldn’t be anywhere near us. 
 

This is the same paper that will give us 30 words if we get relegated telling us how lucky we were to have “lived the dream”. Stoke also “lived the dream” how many articles do they get at the moment. 

[Shane]

10 minutes ago, Mickyblueeyes said:

Leicester City’s best bet ? What a patronising headline by a guy who may as well be on the PR teams payroll. 
 

Leicester City’s best bet is the one that makes them the most competitive and if that individual is Rodgers so be it. If it isn’t, he shouldn’t be anywhere near us. 
 

This is the same paper that will give us 30 words if we get relegated telling us how lucky we were to have “lived the dream”. Stoke also “lived the dream” how many articles do they get at the moment. 

Whats even more worrying is that this article has obviously come from Rudkin and co.. 

 

Shows a lack of imagination in the boardroom if they really think Brendan is the best manager option available.

[Steve Earle]

7 hours ago, Vacamion said:

 

People blame Rodgers for us not reaching the Champions League when it was in our grasp, but Kasper Schmeichel had an utter brain fart against Spurs where we were ahead and 15 minutes from the Champions League and then we threw away the game after that.  

 

The soft underbelly and last gasp losses might be due to the culture Rodgers created, but Kasper Schmeichel not being willing or able to claim crosses ended up being fairly decisive.

 

No wonder Schmeichel wasn't Rodgers' favourite.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even worse the season before at Bournemouth. He single-handedly changed that game from a comfortable stroll to a total meltdown. 
 

Legend and all, but…just telling how it appeared to me

[Dahnsouff]

5 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

Well obviously the players on the pitch are going to be the ones who physically achieve or fail but if we can't comprehend how influential the head coach is at instilling mental resolve, confidence and belief in high pressure periods then that's probably why Rodgers gets let off the hook so much by our fanbase.

Sorry Ric that makes no sense whatsoever, as you are actually accusing Kasper of a lack of mental strength, which is bollocks. Yet in the same stroke you use that a stick to beat Rodgers with, so it’s you who needs comprehension in this case. Rodgers does not get let’s off the hook, ever and rightly so, but Kasper will not be lambasted for those two failures due to historic performances.

[Ric Flair]

6 hours ago, Dahnsouff said:

Sorry Ric that makes no sense whatsoever, as you are actually accusing Kasper of a lack of mental strength, which is bollocks. Yet in the same stroke you use that a stick to beat Rodgers with, so it’s you who needs comprehension in this case. Rodgers does not get let’s off the hook, ever and rightly so, but Kasper will not be lambasted for those two failures due to historic performances.

Why doesn't it make any sense? Brendan Rodgers teams have repeatedly choked under pressure trying to get across the line in the league. I think his passive nature might be the cause, to me he doesn't look like he instils confidence or show any form of leadership and passion in high profile moments. I think that rubs off on the players.

 

Do I think Kasper lacks mental strength? Not blatantly, but if you're part of a regime with a weakness for that then it happens. It's no different to quality players with vast technical ability suffering spells of under performance. It can come from a malaise.

 

 

[Dahnsouff]

9 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

Why doesn't it make any sense? Brendan Rodgers teams have repeatedly choked under pressure trying to get across the line in the league. I think his passive nature might be the cause, to me he doesn't look like he instils confidence or show any form of leadership and passion in high profile moments. I think that rubs off on the players.

 

Do I think Kasper lacks mental strength? Not blatantly, but if you're part of a regime with a weakness for that then it happens. It's no different to quality players with vast technical ability suffering spells of under performance. It can come from a malaise.

 

 

Fair enouigh, I understand now. Also think the use of malaise is about right, we seem almost to be waiting for something, almost as if we have perhaps done the job, maybe waiting old timers moving on, perhaps Rodgers going  

[Guest Chocolate Teapot]

For many of you he's firmly in your heads. When's Rodgers or anyone else claimed he was 'elite'?

[honeybradger]

9 hours ago, Ric Flair said:

Why doesn't it make any sense? Brendan Rodgers teams have repeatedly choked under pressure trying to get across the line in the league. I think his passive nature might be the cause, to me he doesn't look like he instils confidence or show any form of leadership and passion in high profile moments. I think that rubs off on the players.

 

Do I think Kasper lacks mental strength? Not blatantly, but if you're part of a regime with a weakness for that then it happens. It's no different to quality players with vast technical ability suffering spells of under performance. It can come from a malaise.

 

 

This, teams under Rodgers have a tendency to make individual mistakes.