Ruud van Nistelrooy - New Manager - Official

[KFS]

I reckon we get 32 points. Whether that’ll be enough or not will be interesting to see. We’ve got teams that’ll be relegated by the time we play them plus a lot of ‘on the beach’ to come at the March time frame when players get burned out at down tools.

 

Three players in before a week on Monday and I’ll start to believe. 

[Happy Fox]

1 minute ago, KFS said:

I reckon we get 32 points. Whether that’ll be enough or not will be interesting to see. We’ve got teams that’ll be relegated by the time we play them plus a lot of ‘on the beach’ to come at the March time frame when players get burned out at down tools.

 

Three players in before a week on Monday and I’ll start to believe. 

Think we get 34 points give or take which should be enough.

[joachim1965]

46 minutes ago, Clogger_ said:

Crikey that's bleak :-) Minded to agree on said "clowns", but there's still a decent chance we can stay up!

I am a realist , we are an absolute shambles of a club at the moment,  and as long as we have a DOF that doesn't have a clue then nothing will change, regardless of who is manager.

I hope , as everyone who cares for this club hopes, that today could be the start of something, but I highly doubt it.

[Lad1966]

7 minutes ago, joachim1965 said:

I am a realist , we are an absolute shambles of a club at the moment,  and as long as we have a DOF that doesn't have a clue then nothing will change, regardless of who is manager.

I hope , as everyone who cares for this club hopes, that today could be the start of something, but I highly doubt it.

After 7 losses on the trott, I am happy that we won, today, let’s enjoy this and move on, but enjoy this🏆🏆🏆, because all the shit we as fans have watched, it’s nice to celebrate🏆🏆🏆

[Parafox]

3 minutes ago, joachim1965 said:

I am a realist , we are an absolute shambles of a club at the moment,  and as long as we have a DOF that doesn't have a clue then nothing will change, regardless of who is manager.

I hope , as everyone who cares for this club hopes, that today could be the start of something, but I highly doubt it.

 

Rudkin (I will NEVER refer to him as "Rudders" as that attaches a certain liking for the man) has just received a get out of jail card after today's result.

 

I just hope that people will continue to be unforgiving and raise their collective voice against him.

 

I don't even know what his credentials are to be a DoF.

[foxfanazer]

21 minutes ago, KFS said:

I reckon we get 32 points. Whether that’ll be enough or not will be interesting to see. We’ve got teams that’ll be relegated by the time we play them plus a lot of ‘on the beach’ to come at the March time frame when players get burned out at down tools.

 

Three players in before a week on Monday and I’ll start to believe. 

If I was offered that now I'd take it 

[fazzyfox]

1 hour ago, murphy said:

At least Peter Taylor's 8 game consecutive loss record remains intact.

[RizLCFC]

Hit that 20 point mark and psychologically it’s a huge boost. Big ask to do that next weekend, but let’s see.

Edited 26 January by RizLCFC

[Parafox]

3 minutes ago, fazzyfox said:

Exactly my thoughts after today's game.

[ajthefox]

Beat Everton and it drags them back into the mire. Big game.

[Mickyblueeyes]

He needs support. Couple of times today, just a straight ball and they had a chance. Need a centre back this week

[Chelmofox]

Pleased for him, and post match interview he is class. 

 

He ripped into them after Fulham 2nd half and they all deserved it. Been a lot of crap written probs from someone who doesn't like it up him, but the team hadn't down tools for sure. We are playing better football. If we can squeeze a few decent signings through then we might just have enough.

 

Its certainly all to play for.

[WoodyFox]

Hermansen and Wilf back soon and a few new additions and things may start to look a bit rosier for him.

[phoneticerror]

2 minutes ago, WoodyFox said:

Hermansen and Wilf back soon and a few new additions and things may start to look a bit rosier for him.

Not got long for those few new additions mate. The worry is that we’ll get overpriced scraps in the dying days.

[coolhandfox]

Just now, phoneticerror said:

Not got long for those few new additions mate. The worry is that we’ll get overpriced scraps in the dying days.

Still got 8 days.

[WoodyFox]

20 minutes ago, phoneticerror said:

Not got long for those few new additions mate. The worry is that we’ll get overpriced scraps in the dying days.

I felt very optimistic typing it!! 

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

3 of our last 5 games are against Wolves, Southampton and Ipswich.

 

Huge games for us. If we can go into the final 5 on a decent points tally I’d be confident, but it’s going to go to the wire.

[cropstonfox]

1 hour ago, fazzyfox said:

PROPER willy puller!

[CloudFox]

Really good post match interview with the BBC. He's grounded, realistic, but proud of the players. That's got to instil some confidence and resilience in the squad.

 

He's right: It's going to go down to the wire. I just hope Top backs him, Rudkin pulls his finger out, and the players keep working hard for him. 🤞🏼

Edited 26 January by CloudFox

[Strokes]

2 hours ago, foxfanazer said:

If I was offered that now I'd take it 

100%

[jv1]

Not having him one little bit - still don’t think he has what it takes - today didn’t massively change my mind against a terrible spurs team 

 

great 3 points though obviously 

Edited 26 January by jv1

[Haywood_6]

Today proved the players are still playing for him. He got the tactics right too playing out when it made sense and going long when it didn’t. That’s how you handle teams with more quality: clear your lines, get stuck in and stay smart. Plus the fact we took our chances. The starting lineup looked terrible on paper, with Ayew and Bobby Reid but it actually worked . He needs proper backing in the transfer market a striker and a centre back has to be the priority for me.

[lcfc_forever]

RVN looks good from this - sounds like the players respect his authority and leadership, he told some home truths, and helped the players bond (also revealing who actually was the player in bootgate!)

 

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6089346/2025/01/26/leicester-van-nistelrooy-tottenham/?source=emp_shared_article

 

 

[Dan]

I'm nowhere near convinced this is going to work, but it's hard to not be slightly moved by somebody finally throwing a bit of fire into this place and actually winning against the odds the weekend following. For now he has my support.

[BenTheFox]

6 minutes ago, Dan LCFC said:

I'm nowhere near convinced this is going to work, but it's hard to not be slightly moved by somebody finally throwing a bit of fire into this place and actually winning against the odds the weekend following. For now he has my support.

I find it hard to get on his back given the much bigger problems at the club. I had a greater issue with Cooper's appointment more so than his ability as a manager, which I still don't think is great at this level.