Ruud awakening for the Premier League!

[Jattdogg]

He has done it at the highest level, managed/coached for several years (lower levels) so getting a proper gig is the next logical step. Always a risk  (any manager) but seems to be the type to be a manager and friend with boundaries. Time will actually tell if that's the case.

 

Wish him well (enough to keep us away from relegation but not enough to have him stolen from us  until he delivers us the league again lol)

 

 

 

Sorry, I put the joint back down.

Edited 27 November 2024 by Jattdogg

[Mickyblueeyes]

Same feeling when Enzo was appointed last season. Nervous with a hint of this could go really bad really quickly but also, this could be so frigging cool if it goes well. 
 

Ruud Van Nistelrooy is a Leicester man and that in itself is awesome

[Geo_LCFC]

Just realised, tomorrow, will be 9 years exactly since Vardy broke RVN’s record. How odd things work out.

[wardyfox86]

My gut feeling is, he's not what we need right now. Hopefully he proves me wrong and he gets my support to do so. 

 

Hoping he brings in some experienced coaches. Mike Phelan and Rene Meulensteen spring to mind.

[sdb]

Really not feeling this. Feels like an owner who grew up watching early 2000s footy and is excited he recognises a name. Just glad Rooney is already employed. 

[Jattdogg]

Maybe he can sign as player/manager

[baldeagle]

As long as he attempts to win games it’s an improvement from our last manager . I don’t like us losing but I know we will occasionally it’s  just the manner we lose. Rather have a go at teams and lose then sit back like a wet fart and lose 

Edited 27 November 2024 by baldeagle

[Jattdogg]

Just now, sdb said:

Really not feeling this. Feels like an owner who grew up watching early 2000s footy and is excited he recognises a name. Just glad Rooney is already employed. 

Your grandma is safe to attend our games then!

[The Quick Brown Fox]

This guy got Utd scoring goals, let's have the same. Attack attack attack. 

 

 

[Lambert09]

I get the same sort of excitement as when sven took over. No idea if its going to be great or a car crash but its just nice to have some form of feeling back after a numb season so far. 

[FoxFossil]

Vardy's reaction could be really interesting. Ruud will deffo improve the service, maybe play 2 up front if we're chasing.

12 in a row incoming!

[Uncle Monty]

For people saying he's flavour of the month, wasn't he considered in the summer before Cooper?

 

When Cooper was on the verge this place was a melt down.

 

Glad it seems more than half of people are excited. So much doom and gloom for everyone when Cooper was in. Even if Ruud is a failure, at least we can be excited to start with.

[The Quick Brown Fox]

57 minutes ago, copunk said:

Can't wait for the reaction when he plays a triple pivot of Hamza, Bouba and Wilf in his first game 🤣 

 

Jokes aside I'm excited by this, as ever with us it's going to go one of 2 ways, brilliant or disaster, there is never an in-between for us 

If he starts Soumare in his first game I will start the RVN Out thread 

[Chico1958]

Let's see if the players got the balls to take the piss out of this guy. 

Best of Luck Keeping us up Ruud

[Vazman]

Need some convincing, hope he succeeds it's the kind of risk I am happy to get behind...

[hejammy]

I'm so torn, I grew up hating Manchester United and RVN was a part of that team that I despised so much! It's bitter sweat for sure but no doubt that he was class! He'll bring that spark back I feel, his name will attract decent players in Jan you'd think. I'm hopeful. Let's see! 

Edited 27 November 2024 by hejammy

[RumbleFox]

Basically none us have got a fvcking clue have we? 

[5waller5]

Welcome Ruud!!!

 

There is no way that you play under the managers he did, in the teams that he did, scoring the goals, and winning the trophies that he did without knowing 100x more about football than our previous manager.

 

He’ll bring ideas, tactics, knowledge, and respect to the changing room. He’ll bring an extra pull factor for new players and have many contacts in the game. 
 

I really can see him being successful for us, and being a long term / legend. He doesn’t need the money he’s working for fulfilment.

 

I’m as excited by his appointment as I was for Enzo. Got a feeling he’s going to have a stellar coaching team too! 

[Fear Of The Fox]

Definitely the better option compared to Moyes, Potter, Corberan and other frauds out there. It looks a more adventurous appointment at least on paper so I'm cautiously optimistic. Still not the best choice but idk what's happening behind the curtains and if other managers were approached and rejected the offer right away. 

 

[Happy Fox]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd0g98m8eyvo
 

Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be appointed as Leicester City's new manager.

The 48-year-old Dutchman would replace Steve Cooper, who was sacked after just 157 days in charge following Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat by Chelsea.

 

[FrankieADZ]

24 minutes ago, MrLuke said:

 

If we can have a bit of this against arsenal then I'm more than happy with his appointment. 

after watching that, makes me wonder how he'll use Facu or Bilal, both could do really well under him

[brookfox]

Feels like the risk is less on the footballing side, he seems to have a clear attacking philosophy and let’s be honest we couldn’t look less well organised. The risk seems to be more off the pitch following his stint at PSV where he fell out with the owner, his assistants and players by all accounts. That’s impressive!
 

We’ve had Enzo who looked like a players person, Cooper who seemed nice but maybe lacked the tactical nous to win over the squad and now to a straight talking Dutchman. Could be wrong but if there is a development area for him it’s his man management. Time will tell and may need an arm round the player balance as his number 2.

Edited 27 November 2024 by brookfox

[Fear Of The Fox]

6 minutes ago, hejammy said:

I'm so torn, I grew up hating Manchester United and RVN was a part of that team that I despised so much! It's bitter sweat for sure but no doubt that he was class! He'll bring that spark back I feel, his name will attract decent players in Jan you'd think. I'm hopeful. Let's see! 

I can understand your point but that Man Utd era had some players who were class and likeable in general. RVN, OGS and Cantona were top quality. 

[FrankieADZ]

 

[whoareyaaa]

Can we get Arjen Robben as his assistant