Marti Cifuentes appointed new manager

[Guest]

7 minutes ago, Corky said:

Oh of course, the last bloke with a fancy foreign name was really popular 

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

[fox_favourite]

3 minutes ago, Guest said:

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

We definitely took to Nigel Pearson! He's a legend!!

 

I think the issue is that Foreign coaches are just better. Bar Eddie Howe, I struggle to see many good British managers. 

[It'sblueupnorth]

13 minutes ago, Guest said:

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

What a load of bollocks 🤣

[Dahnsouff]

21 minutes ago, Guest said:

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

You is fishing with dynamite with that 

[ceebeefox]

35 minutes ago, Guest said:

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

Ha! No wonder you’re a Guest! Get back to the Forest forums! 

[Joe90]

41 minutes ago, Guest said:

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

What an odd comment 

[teblin]

Just catching up from the weekend, watched his interview he speaks so well. He gets it in terms of the fans not being happy. Hopefully we get a performance and 3 points in Friday.

[Guest]

24 minutes ago, Dahnsouff said:

You is fishing with dynamite with that 

I'd have thought the last part would have been a big enough clue that it wasn't a statement to be taken seriously but seemingly not, somehow. Next time I'll attach a gif of me doing air quotes and a theatrical wink and see if that clinches it

[Brooksy]

Yeah I was gutted to see the back of Sousa after conceding 10 goals in his last 2 games.

[Mickyblueeyes]

Found the thread where sarcasm is not understood I see

[Dahnsouff]

3 minutes ago, Guest said:

I'd have thought the last part would have been a big enough clue that it wasn't a statement to be taken seriously but seemingly not, somehow. Next time I'll attach a gif of me doing air quotes and a theatrical wink and see if that clinches it

Did wonder, too subtle for me. 

[egg_fried_rice]

I think he’s got the hardest job of any Leicester manager in my lifetime, joint with Sir Nige when we dipped to League 1. 

 

He’s got to oversee a complete culture reset, is having experienced (but not necessarily good) sold from under him, has no signings coming in, is facing a points deduction, and is forced to play with very young and inexperienced (but with potential) academy players - some of whom never seemed like they would make the grade. He’s also got to contend with growing discontent in the fanbase and attempt to unite the players with the fans.
 

He gets a lot of leeway from me.

[whoareyaaa]

1 hour ago, Guest said:

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

I think it’s the other way round bar Ranieri 

Edited 25 August 2025 by whoareyaaa

[The Doctor]

2 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said:

I think it’s the other way round bar Ranieri 

almost like that's the point 

[whoareyaaa]

Just now, The Doctor said:

almost like that's the point 

Yea just seen that 

[MrsJohnMurphy]

2 hours ago, Guest said:

I'd have thought the last part would have been a big enough clue that it wasn't a statement to be taken seriously but seemingly not, somehow. Next time I'll attach a gif of me doing air quotes and a theatrical wink and see if that clinches it

It always amazes me how dim some people can be 

[dooflip]

2 hours ago, egg_fried_rice said:

I think he’s got the hardest job of any Leicester manager in my lifetime, joint with Sir Nige when we dipped to League 1. 

 

He’s got to oversee a complete culture reset, is having experienced (but not necessarily good) sold from under him, has no signings coming in, is facing a points deduction, and is forced to play with very young and inexperienced (but with potential) academy players - some of whom never seemed like they would make the grade. He’s also got to contend with growing discontent in the fanbase and attempt to unite the players with the fans.
 

He gets a lot of leeway from me.

Championing this mate, I feel exactly the same way and made a post yesterday saying similar. He’s done well so far, in a near impossible job, just need to keep grinding the points out. I think it’s important we aren’t too critical of him, he’s been in the job a couple of weeks, inherited a mess, and hasn’t been able to bring any players in. And we all know how bad the ones he’s inherited are. He’s been brave in incorporating the youth, but we would be very naive to think play then all at once every game is the answer as they have never played senior football before.

 

Ultimately we need to support and remain patient with marti and the young ones. I couldnt care less about the board, and the rotten core of the squad that have been stinking us out for years.

[Bob Weasel Fox]

4 hours ago, Guest said:

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

Martin O'Neill was like God as far as I'm concerned 

 

Nigel Pearson did a good job generally also 

[shen]

@Guest keeps reeling them in 

[Mark 'expert' Lawrenson]

Whooooosh

[Derby Blue]

4 hours ago, Guest said:

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

Good irony 🤣

[Bordersfox]

3 hours ago, egg_fried_rice said:

I think he’s got the hardest job of any Leicester manager in my lifetime, joint with Sir Nige when we dipped to League 1. 

 

He’s got to oversee a complete culture reset, is having experienced (but not necessarily good) sold from under him, has no signings coming in, is facing a points deduction, and is forced to play with very young and inexperienced (but with potential) academy players - some of whom never seemed like they would make the grade. He’s also got to contend with growing discontent in the fanbase and attempt to unite the players with the fans.
 

He gets a lot of leeway from me.

He's also not shying away from these difficulties, dealt with Fatawu's social media post head on.  Has spoken about the culture changes needed, the gulf between fans and players.  The away end at Charlton was diabolical yet the players  ground out a result for him.  

 

Absolutely enormous job on his hands yet you've got people on his back from day one 'oh if he picks Vestergaard again huge red flag for me'.  Oh give it a rest, I suspect he's picking the few players who are actually showing any buy in to what he wants to do.   

 

Let the man have a fair run at a near impossible job.

[Tommy Fresh]

4 hours ago, Guest said:

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

Crying at this going over people's heads

[PhillippaT]

10 minutes ago, Tommy Fresh said:

Crying at this going over people's heads

TBF, that's why the /s mark is so often necessary  

[Pliskin]

5 hours ago, Guest said:

You can't deny that historically our fans have only ever had time for foreign managers. This is why nobody ever really took to Martin O'Neill or Nigel Pearson but by contrast were devastated to see Claude Puel and Paulo Sousa leave

Are you an ostrich?