Ruud van Nistelrooy - New Manager - Official

[UniFox21]

8 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5962455/2024/12/03/inside-the-deal-why-leicester-wanted-ruud-van-nistelrooy/?source=emp_shared_article
 

Details of his backroom team are yet to be revealed, but he is expected to bring in a smaller staff than previous Leicester managers and is said to be a hands-on coach.

 

His experience in developing emerging talents is one of the qualities Leicester admire most. He has a reputation for becoming popular with players as he works closely with them to help them improve. For example, he spent hours working with Fabio Silva, the Wolverhampton Wanderers player who was on loan at PSV in 2023.

Not a bad thing from all points; having a hands on coach can be great for us. 

You imagine an assistant coach and maybe an attack and other specialist coach alongside 

[Tom12345]

If there is one thing I like about RVN, it is that he is a winner.

[lfu]

Quote from Enzo

 

Can you tell us a bit more about what you said to Ruud van Nistelrooy before he joined Leicester City?

"Ruud is a friend of mine. I said here before we faced Manchester United. He called me days ago before he took over there. We had a conversation and I told him Leicester is a fantastic club, first of all because there are fantastic people. For sure, it's a good club.

"In the end, he decided to go. This was our conversation."

[foxinsocks]

5 hours ago, Bordersfox said:

Chill dude, we've got Dawson for continuity.  

dawson should be fire at HT tonight - in the centre circle

Edited 3 December 2024 by foxinsocks

[EnderbyFox]

On 02/12/2024 at 15:31, RoboFox said:

I'm starting to worry he'll be going with the baby-shit green tracksuit look on match day. 

 

If he's binned the turtle-neck I'm going to boo him all match. 

 

I reckon he'll rock his strongest outfit tonight..

 

 

 

 

[Tazfox]

First half we looked very wonky defensively. You saw him clearly change the defensive shape in to the 442 that he had mentioned in his press conference. This meant Justin wasn't so isolated all the time and we could press the ball with more players. 

 

Changing tactics mid game?! Cooper would never 

[DJ Barry Hammond]

Just now, Tazfox said:

First half we looked very wonky defensively. You saw him clearly change the defensive shape in to the 442 that he had mentioned in his press conference. This meant Justin wasn't so isolated all the time and we could press the ball with more players. 

 

Changing tactics mid game?! Cooper would never 

We were always pressing in a 442 - the change at half time was to put Facundo on the right, McAteer on the left and El Kid down the middle… and wouldn’t you know, our second came via that switch! 

[Bordersfox]

Hearing him speak after the game is like night and day with Cooper.  Clearly articulating his ideas and how he wants our playing style to develop.  

[SecretPro]

Superb in his post match interview. Him and Cooper really are chalk and cheese on every level.

[LCFCABC]

Great interview on Prime

 

He speaks so well - you can see why he’s been so in demand recently. 
 

 

[Simonb]

Very good and honest interview. Between the lines saying yes 30 shots isn't acceptable moving forward but this win is massive for the confidence .. enjoy it tonight and work on the training field tomorrow 

[sdb]

Loved that. Man knows his stuff!

[Iwebema]

2 minutes ago, SecretPro said:

Superb in his post match interview. Him and Cooper really are chalk and cheese on every level.

Gone from a PE teacher to a proper manager and it couldn't be more noticeable. 

[Fazzer 7]

Great interview with Dan Walker, he said all the things you'd want him to. Obviously very early days but super impressed.

[surrifox]

18 minutes ago, Tazfox said:

First half we looked very wonky defensively. You saw him clearly change the defensive shape in to the 442 that he had mentioned in his press conference. This meant Justin wasn't so isolated all the time and we could press the ball with more players. 

 

Changing tactics mid game?! Cooper would never 

Nor would Rodgers 

[Happy Fox]

If we had gotten him in the summer we would be in mid table by now, the hard work starts now, but I am more confident we will stay up. Ruud is class.

[LFox99]

[LVFox]

I'm absolutely in love with the guy.

[ARTY_FOX]

There's alot of work to be done, but it's a step in the right direction tonight. 

[FoxTimmy2]

A manager with a clear system? Feels weird.

[adejo92]

Not my proudest tug.

[Swarles Barkley]

Its definitely early days and alot of work to be done but how good is it to see a proactive manager rather than a reactive one. 
 

Second half, changing the attacking 3 behind the striker helped mcateer back into the game and freed up El knanouss, both who linked up for the second goal. 
 

Bringing on Daka early for vardy. Although not involved in the second goal, got involved significantly in the second half, chasing lost causes and bagging himself a goal. Vardy played well but on a yellow and looking tired it was a good sub to make which other managers may not have done

[Bordersfox]

2 minutes ago, adejo92 said:

Not my proudest tug.

I was going to say the complete opposite 

[Chrysalis]

Cant see post match interview up anywhere yet, how you guys watch it?

[Tommy G]

Some good bants with Emile too.