Ruud van Nistelrooy - New Manager - Official

[Ian Nacho]

1 minute ago, brookfox said:

Last 6 we’ve conceded 16 and scored 2. Sorry but that wasn’t happening under Cooper. Not saying he’s the answer either but after a short lived boost it’s a sad reality that Ruud has made us worse.

In what areas precisely are we worse?

[LFEFox23]

….anyone surprised that an inexperienced manager is struggling in the hardest league on the planet, with a totally inept squad and shoestring budget? 

[fox in the sox]

1 minute ago, Ian Nacho said:

I'm supportive of the manager. He's getting the most out of the tools he has.

So you would say that Cooper was also doing that?

[brookfox]

1 minute ago, Ian Nacho said:

In what areas precisely are we worse?

Using the old fashioned stats of scoring goals, not conceding them and picking up points.

[Ian Nacho]

Just now, fox in the sox said:

So you would say that Cooper was also doing that?

I wouldn't no. There were zero tactics going on under Cooper.

[The boy Linacre]

Ambivalent about him, the squad with no Fatawu & Mads, and the total dross we bought in in Aug aside from Bilal is a basket case, he’s not a miracle worker.

Though neither is he the right man for a relegation dogfight.

[Buzzard]

5 minutes ago, Ian Nacho said:

In what areas precisely are we worse?

Points...where it matters?

[Ian Nacho]

4 minutes ago, brookfox said:

Using the old fashioned stats of scoring goals, not conceding them and picking up points.

Cooper had a better squad available to him. Ruud has a number of key players missing.

[coolhandfox]

6 minutes ago, Ian Nacho said:

I'm supportive of the manager. He's getting the most out of the tools he has.

Is he really? 

 

Come on even a crap manager like Cooper won points.

 

 

[AjcW]

So many teams in this league have crap players that they can’t shift… but they don’t give them token spaces on the bench, they shun them and give opportunities to young players.

 

I looked at the squads in the Premier league tonight, every single 20 had at least one player from their U21’s on the bench…. Except us and Wolves. 

 

You’ve got the likes of Man City, Arsenal, Spurs, week in week out giving minutes to their academy graduates. 
 

Yes I know it’s easier when you’re top half. But personally I think there’s no excuse for us not giving two our three bench spots a match to young lads who could come on and have a spark at some point, much rather that than give it to people who don’t want to be here! 
 

Southampton, worst season in their history, the highlight? They unearthed Dibbling who is going to make them a fortune! 
 

Ruud gave me hope this might happen but it’s almost been more insulting talking up our prospects and not giving them a look in. 

[RizLCFC]

1 hour ago, FoxesWalk said:

Enzo managed

For half a season yeah.

[LCFCCKEANO]

Just now, coolhandfox said:

Is he really? 

 

Come on even a crap manager like Cooper won points.

 

 

Situationally, Cooper had a confident squad who just won a league by a mile with everyone fit and new signings full of optimism, Ruud stepped in to a club full of unhappy players, injuries and no confidence whatsoever

[LVFox]

Actually think Ruud got the lineup right today, subs made an impact, we have a clear tactical plan...hardly his fault that we are just shit

[HankMarvin]

9 minutes ago, Ian Nacho said:

In what areas precisely are we worse?

The most important one 

points per game 4 from 24

[coolhandfox]

1 minute ago, LCFCCKEANO said:

Situationally, Cooper had a confident squad who just won a league by a mile with everyone fit and new signings full of optimism, Ruud stepped in to a club full of unhappy players, injuries and no confidence whatsoever

As Roy Keane would say they his job, his been brought into make a difference.

 

So we just give him a free pass? 

 

I've seen over 40s league teams play with more tempo and aggression.

 

Edited 15 January by coolhandfox

[Fox92]

56 minutes ago, SecretPro said:

And still managed to conclude we needed Ayew, BDCR and a £25m Skipp. Just kept on adding to the festering pile of deadwood.

Thought that was Rudkin? Or do we blame managers when it’s appropriate. 

[Ian Nacho]

3 minutes ago, coolhandfox said:

Is he really? 

 

Come on even a crap manager like Cooper won points.

 

 

As I said before, Cooper had the squad. Ricardo and Fatawu are huge losses.

[Fox92]

2 minutes ago, LCFCCKEANO said:

Situationally, Cooper had a confident squad who just won a league by a mile with everyone fit and new signings full of optimism, Ruud stepped in to a club full of unhappy players, injuries and no confidence whatsoever

How were they unhappy? We weren’t in the relegation zone. 

[SecretPro]

Just now, Fox92 said:

Thought that was Rudkin? Or do we blame managers when it’s appropriate. 

Both ****ing useless so take your pick, it makes no difference.

[Fox92]

Just now, SecretPro said:

Both ****ing useless so take your pick, it makes no difference.

I cannot disagree.

[splinterdream]

3 minutes ago, coolhandfox said:

Is he really? 

 

Come on even a crap manager like Cooper won points.

 

 

We had ndidi, mads, fatawu and ricardo available, and any points we gained, we never looked deserving of

[coolhandfox]

1 minute ago, Ian Nacho said:

As I said before, Cooper had the squad. Ricardo and Fatawu are huge losses.

Sure, but losing 2 two of your relegation rivals at home, conceding 5, scoring 0......

 

3 home games on the spin without a goal!

[alanf0x]

No ifs, buts or maybe’s, he needs to start picking up points in the big games if he wants a successful career in management. 
 

6 points dropped to Wolves and Palace at home. Simply not good enough

[ealingfox]

He doesn't have it.

[coolhandfox]

1 minute ago, splinterdream said:

We had ndidi, mads, fatawu and ricardo available, and any points we gained, we never looked deserving of

We do, but you have to find a way! 

 

The result and performance haven't been good enough.

 

 

 

Edited 15 January by coolhandfox