Rudkin

[MGLCFC]

27 minutes ago, blue army 1988 said:

You can't just resign because you don't like a pre season tour.

It's the whole principle of it. He should be strong enough as DofF to say this is not in the best interests of the football club and team. The Pre season determines the standards set for the rest of the season. We have been woefully short of fitness and unprepared for the start of the season recently. A few million showcasing us in SE Asia is a poor investment at the cost of Premier League funding and in that respect I would say it's a case he should consider and if he has principles, these have been compromised and resign. But like others have said, he's on a too cushy number. 

[Fazzer 7]

I can guarantee one thing. Rudkin is the  proverbial irremovable object. He will be there until he retires. As others have asserted. He's the ultimate brown noser. 

[Bluearmyfox28]

The annoying thing is once again Rudkin’s inability to remove the deadwood from the squad. We have sold 3 players for cash this summer. Both Barnes and Madders had nothing to do with Rudkin intriguing possible suitors as they was going regardless.

 

Other than them two we’ve sold Hirst for £1.5m. The rest all left due to contract expirations. Surely people are noticing this within the club? 

Edited 1 August 2023 by Bluearmyfox28

[Daggers]

To no one in particular

 

I think it’s important to remember this when talking about sackings. Whelan is a director and is where fingers should point for fan alienation, Rudkin is an employee and bears responsibility for acquisitions and contracts.

 

 

And if you haven’t read the last accounts and Director’s Report, I suggest you do:https://resources.lcfc.com/leicesterfc/document/2023/03/07/a7beb38d-cff8-454b-ac5e-822e428a6ba3/LCFC-Financial-Results-21-22.pdf  

[Babylon]

8 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said:

The annoying thing is once again Rudkin’s inability to remove the deadwood from the squad. We have sold 3 players for cash this summer. Both Barnes and Madders had nothing to do with Rudkin intriguing possible suitors as they was going regardless.

 

Other than them two we’ve sold Hirst for £1.5m. The rest all left due to contract expirations. Surely people are noticing this within the club? 

How exactly do you suggest he goes about removing the deadwood from the squad?

[Claudio Fannieri]

6 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said:

The annoying thing is once again Rudkin’s inability to remove the deadwood from the squad. We have sold 3 players for cash this summer. Both Barnes and Madders had nothing to do with Rudkin intriguing possible suitors as they was going regardless.

 

Other than them two we’ve sold Hirst for £1.5m. The rest all left due to contract expirations. Surely people are noticing this within the club? 

I ain’t defending Rudkin, but we really don’t know what parameters he is working within regarding player exits. If the hierarchy have set specific price brackets they are willing to sell players and clubs are not matching those valuations at this stage then I am not sure the blame can solely be apportioned to him. 
 

Of course the lack of outgoings is frustrating at this stage and it’s definitely hampering our own recruitment plans but I am fairly sure Rudkin won’t be operating completely at his own volition. 

[Daggers]

Rudkin’s attendance in the Far East is about optics, which is important given the need to convince fans we are addressing concerns - whether you personally believe he can hop through a time portal and reappear in Seagrave at a moments notice or not.

 

In addition, does Mavididi look like the kind of chap comfortable with Zoom? You might love internet networking, a fvck ton of people don’t, especially those used to human interaction.

 

It’s now moot. The damage is done and 94% of FT reckon it was a balls up for him to go. Whether you disagree or not is irrelevant, it’s another PR disaster as the club stumbles to gain the trust of the fanbase.

[Bluearmyfox28]

51 minutes ago, Babylon said:

How exactly do you suggest he goes about removing the deadwood from the squad?

 

50 minutes ago, Claudio Fannieri said:

I ain’t defending Rudkin, but we really don’t know what parameters he is working within regarding player exits. If the hierarchy have set specific price brackets they are willing to sell players and clubs are not matching those valuations at this stage then I am not sure the blame can solely be apportioned to him. 
 

Of course the lack of outgoings is frustrating at this stage and it’s definitely hampering our own recruitment plans but I am fairly sure Rudkin won’t be operating completely at his own volition. 

He’s proven in the past that he expects unrealistic figures from players we are attempting to sell and I would not be surprised if he is doing the same yet again.
 

Secondly, what frustrates me the most, are his lack of contacts within the game. For a DOF those contacts are essential when it comes to buying and selling. Is that his fault? Most likely not due to only working with the academy prior to stepping up in role. But as a club we need to acknowledge these things even if it means bringing in a sporting director if they want to keep Rudkin around then so be it.

[Bluearmyfox28]

57 minutes ago, Claudio Fannieri said:

I ain’t defending Rudkin, but we really don’t know what parameters he is working within regarding player exits. If the hierarchy have set specific price brackets they are willing to sell players and clubs are not matching those valuations at this stage then I am not sure the blame can solely be apportioned to him. 
 

Of course the lack of outgoings is frustrating at this stage and it’s definitely hampering our own recruitment plans but I am fairly sure Rudkin won’t be operating completely at his own volition. 

Rudkin is the hierarchy responsible for setting price tags on players, the same way as he is for the amount we have to offer for players. Obviously, he has to get the all clear, but do you seriously think Top is going to say no to him considering they are attached to the hip?

[Babylon]

3 minutes ago, Bluearmyfox28 said:

 

He’s proven in the past that he expects unrealistic figures from players we are attempting to sell and I would not be surprised if he is doing the same yet again.
 

Secondly, what frustrates me the most, are his lack of contacts within the game. For a DOF those contacts are essential when it comes to buying and selling. Is that his fault? Most likely not due to only working with the academy prior to stepping up in role. But as a club we need to acknowledge these things even if it means bringing in a sporting director if they want to keep Rudkin around then so be it.

With respect that’s a lot of speculation. 

[Mickyblueeyes]

Just like Rodgers, Rudkin isn’t our biggest problem. Until there is general acceptance of that, there will always be a scapegoat and hope that once that scapegoat is removed, things will improve. We are destined for a few years of anger, frustration, astonishment and disappointment and Jon Rudkin going alone won’t change that. 
 

 

[volpeazzurro]

5 hours ago, Bluearmyfox28 said:

The annoying thing is once again Rudkin’s inability to remove the deadwood from the squad. We have sold 3 players for cash this summer. Both Barnes and Madders had nothing to do with Rudkin intriguing possible suitors as they was going regardless.

 

Other than them two we’ve sold Hirst for £1.5m. The rest all left due to contract expirations. Surely people are noticing this within the club? 

You can't sell what somebody doesn't want to buy! Would you want to sign some of them if they were available? Even at a bargain price I wouldn't. 

[blue army 1988]

23 hours ago, MGLCFC said:

It's the whole principle of it. He should be strong enough as DofF to say this is not in the best interests of the football club and team. The Pre season determines the standards set for the rest of the season. We have been woefully short of fitness and unprepared for the start of the season recently. A few million showcasing us in SE Asia is a poor investment at the cost of Premier League funding and in that respect I would say it's a case he should consider and if he has principles, these have been compromised and resign. But like others have said, he's on a too cushy number. 

No one knows what has been said behined closed doors. He may have had a blaising row with Top over this trip that ended up them two rolling around the floor with Top having Rudkin in a headlock. No one knows.

 

Just because you don't agree with something or think something that maybe better, doesn't mean you just resign. Most of Foxes Talk would be jobless the way they rant on with how this and that should be different.

[MGLCFC]

6 hours ago, blue army 1988 said:

No one knows what has been said behined closed doors. He may have had a blaising row with Top over this trip that ended up them two rolling around the floor with Top having Rudkin in a headlock. No one knows.

 

Just because you don't agree with something or think something that maybe better, doesn't mean you just resign. Most of Foxes Talk would be jobless the way they rant on with how this and that should be different.

It's a catalogue of mismanagement though. The farce of the Silva signing, the dreadful transfer window when we were told we were having a rebuild, a lack of understanding about how dire our financial situation was in relation to FFP, extortionate contracts and salaries to mediocre players, allowing contracts of assets to run down, the inability to shift deadwood, selling players at a huge loss or just giving them away, the failure to act and sack Rodgers earlier, having Sadler and Stowell in charge for probably the 2 most important matches of the season and no forward planning on who should replace Rodgers, no long term planning or thinking, pre season planning that has become more about King Power promotions than what's best for the team and on and on it goes. I totally agree with you that no one knows what goes on behind closed doors, but if Rudkin stands up to Top (which I find difficult to believe) and is constantly shot down and told we're doing it my way, it would certainly undermine his position and should give him concern as to whether he should continue in his role as DofF on principle. Unfortunately like others have insinuated, Rudkin is just a puppet, with Top pulling the strings. On an aside, I did resign my job when I felt my boss was making terrible decisions to the detriment of others.

Edited 2 August 2023 by MGLCFC

[Trev3939]

Early pics of our new winger

[SemperEadem]

1 hour ago, Trev3939 said:

Early pics of our new winger

Pisses me off he cuts about in training gear all the time.

[CosbehFox]

12 minutes ago, SemperEadem said:

Pisses me off he cuts about in training gear all the time.

Initials and all 

 

The joke that Piper said about him at BSLB gives you an off vibe 

Edited 2 August 2023 by CosbehFox

[fairbanksh]

6 hours ago, MGLCFC said:

It's a catalogue of mismanagement though. The farce of the Silva signing, the dreadful transfer window when we were told we were having a rebuild, a lack of understanding about how dire our financial situation was in relation to FFP, extortionate contracts and salaries to mediocre players, allowing contracts of assets to run down, the inability to shift deadwood, selling players at a huge loss or just giving them away, the failure to act and sack Rodgers earlier, having Sadler and Stowell in charge for probably the 2 most important matches of the season and no forward planning on who should replace Rodgers, no long term planning or thinking, pre season planning that has become more about King Power promotions than what's best for the team and on and on it goes. I totally agree with you that no one knows what goes on behind closed doors, but if Rudkin stands up to Top (which I find difficult to believe) and is constantly shot down and told we're doing it my way, it would certainly undermine his position and should give him concern as to whether he should continue in his role as DofF on principle. Unfortunately like others have insinuated, Rudkin is just a puppet, with Top pulling the strings. On an aside, I did resign my job when I felt my boss was making terrible decisions to the detriment of others.

Comprehensive and correct. Rudkin is a very bad joke. His judgement is awry he is slow and lazy. He must share along with Rodgers a major part in the Foxes current demise

[Trev3939]

40 minutes ago, SemperEadem said:

Pisses me off he cuts about in training gear all the time.

It’s like a waiter walking around in a chefs uniform, just bizarre 

[Lambert09]

sometimes you just have to laugh, but it’s absolutely no coincidence that everything went silent for the 2 weeks we were away and now this week everything seems to be happening.

 

We genuinely just put the whole club on a two week expenses paid holiday 

Edited 2 August 2023 by Lambert09

[Ric Flair]

On 01/08/2023 at 08:45, Babylon said:

How exactly do you suggest he goes about removing the deadwood from the squad?

The same way that every one of our rivals has managed to do better than he has. Check the last 4 seasons of all of our previous rivals and its absolutely astonishing how few players we have got a fee for whom we're fringe players or whom we wanted to sell. I count 4 1st team and 2 academy. Its jaw dropping. West Ham over 4 times as many.

[Babylon]

28 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

The same way that every one of our rivals has managed to do better than he has. Check the last 4 seasons of all of our previous rivals and its absolutely astonishing how few players we have got a fee for whom we're fringe players or whom we wanted to sell. I count 4 1st team and 2 academy. Its jaw dropping. West Ham over 4 times as many.

Which is what? Buying a player for £30m and selling him for £3m... transfer genius at work right there. 

[Ric Flair]

7 minutes ago, Babylon said:

Which is what? Buying a player for £30m and selling him for £3m... transfer genius at work right there. 

That's an exaggeration but even if it were true, ours is buy a player for £30m and keep until they leave for free. Spell binding.

[Matt]

Some rationale, most, want Rudkin gone, rightly and understandably imo.

 

Those sticking up for him also make some fair reasoning, alot of mistakes he's made or stuff being levelled at him could be argued that he can't do right for doing wrong.

 

I think most people's issues is that he's got so much say on so many things, whether that be, Leicester, Horse racing, OH Leuven, King Power(?) not to mention the different roles and operations he has in those things, he and the club (Top) need to realise he can't do everything, he can't be everywhere.

 

This isn't me sticking up for him, far from it, I want him gone, I have done for years, but, that's never gonna happen, for the good and sake of all the different operations he oversees, break them down, split them up, employ other people to help.

 

Edited 2 August 2023 by Matt

[Ric Flair]

7 minutes ago, Matt said:

Some rationale, most, want Rudkin gone, rightly and understandably imo.

 

Those sticking up for him also make some fair reasoning, alot of mistakes he's made or stuff being levelled at him could be argued that he can't do right for doing wrong.

 

I think most people's issues is that he's got so much say on so many things, whether that be, Leicester, Horse racing, OH Leuven, King Power(?) not to mention the different roles and operations he has in those things, he and the club (Top) need to realise he can't do everything, he can't be everywhere.

 

This isn't me sticking up for him, far from it, I want him gone, I have done for years, but, that's never gonna happen, for the good and sake of all the different operations he oversees, break them down, split them up, employ other people to help.

 

That's my take too believe it or not. I only keep on the bandwagon because the club don't seem to be interested in performance measuring anyone bar the manager and his staff.