Top Statement

[Leicester_Loyal]

Just now, RonnieTodger said:

No culpability then. Just whinging about nasty words and the fans will fall for it.

[TJQuik]

Predictably tells us absolutely nothing about what the ****ing plan is to sort the cluster**** of a situation out with about 8 weeks to go until the next season, but includes enough heartwarming pap to convince the average bootlicking supporter

[Hales]

No real apology or statement of intent just a look at what we have achieved and stop being mean to me!

[sacreblueits442]

5 minutes ago, leicesterlad1989 said:

Learnt nothing from that statement. More reflective on what we have achieved rather than what the plan is. 

...the stated review has not as yet been carried out, we will then put plans in place, depending on the conclusion of the review!!!

[Freeman's Wharfer]

King Power FC fans will be lapping this up.

 

All I see here is a PR piece that gaslights in positioning us as some minnow Championship club when they arrived before then going on to see some success thanks to them (so don’t forget that readers whilst I lay it all down on paper for you).

 

The section about the messages and comments is hurt pride and ego talking. Our fans, if anything, have been too supportive of the club, the team and him as owner.

 

Would preferred a short statement with an apology for the unforgivable mismanagement that has led to this outcome and a very clear indication that changes will be made as a result.

[Hales]

2 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said:

...the stated review has not as yet been carried out, we will then put plans in place, depending on the conclusion of the review!!!

The tragic thing is that review is being done by Rudkin and Whelan!  Nothing will be learnt. It needs to be an independent review and done quickly! We don't have weeks to wait

Edited 29 May 2023 by Hales

[Number 6]

Hmmm I do feel as a club we're too quick to pat ourselves on the back about past achievements rather than planning appropriately for the future. Still clapping a clip of the trophy lift 7 years later. 

 

Need a plan for the future now, but actions will speak louder than words.

[beepee1984]

I've just reread it and it speaks volumes for what is missing!

 

The staff are not mentioned at all.

 

We still have just finished a season, shouldn't the staff be thanked for all their hard work (non-playing).

Shouldn't he at least be trying to say the players gave it their all

Shouldn't he be saying things like although Smith came in at a tough time I appreciate his efforts

 

It is just a list of achievements, which although is great does not prepare us for the future

He also didn't need to make the statement about negative comments... all players, public figures get them, he should not be receiving offensive messages, but concentrate on the positive support the club does get.

 

Now we wait to see when the preparations for next season begin to see if we have actually learned any lessons

[Fear Of The Fox]

This is a very disappointing statement. It sounds like a politician/prime minister statement. I know it's difficult for Top but I can't really understand why he's feeding the journos with exactly what they want. He doesn't need to bring up publicly the negative reaction he received. What's the point? If we're a family as a club we need to act as a family. 

That said, I want to see actions taken this week. Next week is too late. 

[Leicester_Loyal]

Glad to see a lot of this forum is seeing through the gulf. 
 

Lets see some real action Top. 

[Nolucklcfc]

No apology, no info on plan going forward, so uninspiring. 

[Hales]

1 minute ago, beepee1984 said:

I've just reread it and it speaks volumes for what is missing!

 

The staff are not mentioned at all.

 

We still have just finished a season, shouldn't the staff be thanked for all their hard work (non-playing).

Shouldn't he at least be trying to say the players gave it their all

Shouldn't he be saying things like although Smith came in at a tough time I appreciate his efforts

 

It is just a list of achievements, which although is great does not prepare us for the future

He also didn't need to make the statement about negative comments... all players, public figures get them, he should not be receiving offensive messages, but concentrate on the positive support the club does get.

 

Now we wait to see when the preparations for next season begin to see if we have actually learned any lessons

Yes you are right. Purely focused on him

[desertfox2]

8 minutes ago, Nannypig7 said:

Yes he’s made some poor decisions and people are entitled to wanting him to sell etc but to abuse him just isn’t right imo

Agreed. Completely disrespectful and inappropriate. We are all hurting but sending personal abusive and offensive messages to Top is disgraceful and mindless. We have been on a roller coaster and the memories we have had with him, his Dad and KP were unimaginable before they came in. Yes, things need to be changed with Rudkin out, a new manager within the next week or max 2 ( I would go Pearson who Bristol City fans think has done a fantastic job of sorting out their finances but only has a year left on his contract, and try and get Steve Walsh back as DOF if possible from the US, with Shakespeare staying as assistant) surrounded by good people like them who will tell him the truth we will go back up but the work needs to start right away.

[MattFox]

Blatant attempt to divide the fanbase and paint those that offer criticism as outsiders and trouble makers

[Bilo]

23 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

Over the coming days and weeks, we need to reflect on the processes and decisions that have brought us to this point.

Who's being thrown under the bus then?

[frany104]

I’ve just re-read it…. I’m not happy with that at all. What a load is shit. 
 

I’ve made up my mind now. Top out. 
 

Sell up. He had a chance to get everybody on board there. Owned up to nothing and blamed the fans for a few words of criticism.

[Ricey]

Not a fan of that statement. It reeks of “be grateful for what we’ve done” and “how dare anyone criticise me”.

 

There is nothing in there to stir any optimism that much is going to change. Also sounds like nothing is imminent.

 

The shaking of the head after the “act now” banner came out after Palace I think speaks volumes about this boards ignorance and arrogance.

Edited 29 May 2023 by Ricey

[CosbehFox]

18 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Sounds like he’s used the statement to complain about some negative comments made towards him. Doesn’t relay positivity at all.

That’s it for me. It’s a complete PR statement which spends more time highlighting the successful periods over the errors 

Edited 29 May 2023 by CosbehFox

[HankMarvin]

Hard to win, people complain there is no statement. Then when one is released pull it a part.

 

Yes without a doubt heads should roll, but hopefully that will come in the following weeks.

 

At the end of the day, there family has given many Leicester city fans the greatest footballing experience of their life’s. 
 

He is a young man, trying to follow in a successful fathers footsteps.

Listening to those his father had in place was probably the key mistake.
He needs to be cut a bit of slack, certainly not getting abuse. 
 

Hopefully things will look more positive when we have a manager with a long term vision and identity for the club.

Edited 29 May 2023 by HankMarvin

[StevieH]

Despicable behaviour from a few that have tiny minds and can't remember what this club has achieved over the last 7 years. Without Top and his father Leicester would be no where.

[kingfox]

He can throw out all the positives he likes about our history under his regime, but the following paragraph is telling. 

 

17 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

This past season has been the most difficult for all of us to endure, ultimately resulting in relegation from the Premier League. We gave everything to turn it around yesterday and the atmosphere in the stadium after we’d gone in front and looked on course for survival was absolutely incredible. But relegation is a consequence of 38 games and over that period, we haven’t been good enough. Over the coming days and weeks, we need to reflect on the processes and decisions that have brought us to this point. What we learn from this experience must convert into action that makes us stronger and prevents this happening to us again in the future.

“But relegation is a consequence of 38 games and over that period, we haven’t been good enough”.

 

Not being good enough doesn’t just stem from the playing side of things, not being good enough has also stemmed from board level. 
 

This process of reflection must end with the sacking of Rudkin. 
 

That’s the action that will potentially make us stronger and prevents this from happening again.

[koop.]

Top is operating and will continue to operate on credit well deserved for bringing the best years this club has ever seen in its history.

 

Now it's time to get out the P45s, roll his sleeves up and get stuck in to get back as champions in year 1 

 

We go again 

 

Don't **** it up again....please 

[Cropwellfox]

Very weak this is. The line about the coming days and weeks in particular just continues with this awful lack of urgency that stinks the place up. About as much intensity in this statement than in this seasons Rodgers ball. That board needs to be in full crisis management mode right now, working as long into nights as needed to get decisions made. Don’t get a single ounce of hope this is the case from this. More that he’s preparing the ground for some real pain to come. 

[KFS]

1 minute ago, StevieH said:

Despicable behaviour from a few that have tiny minds and can't remember what this club has achieved over the last 7 years. Without Top and his father Leicester would be no where.

Worked on you then 

[StanSP]

26 minutes ago, Nannypig7 said:

Yes he’s made some poor decisions and people are entitled to wanting him to sell etc but to abuse him just isn’t right imo

Constantly on here too. People can't put across their viewpoint without chucking in an insult. Sadly.