tsmiggy Posted 28 November 2006 Posted 28 November 2006 I Dont think its a case of what we think, with such a string of poor result, I think its now inevitable that Kelly will get the Bullet, as his results are starting to look ominously similar to Craig Levein's. Alan Curbishly in the January Sales ? Anybody agree ? Alan Curbishly would be a great choice,but why would he want to come here,unless he was offered a great deal that was too good to refuse,but what if that deal was at the expense of new players.Do you think he could do anything with what we have.
Thracian Posted 28 November 2006 Posted 28 November 2006 I Dont think its a case of what we think, with such a string of poor result, I think its now inevitable that Kelly will get the Bullet, as his results are starting to look ominously similar to Craig Levein's. Alan Curbishly in the January Sales ? Anybody agree ? He's okay but he wouldn't be my choice. Webmaster on Talking Balls has listed the main contenders and independently drawn the same conclusion as I have, always assuming the bloke would be interested.... Kevin Keegan. I'd like someone to put a smile back on the face of Leicester football. And Webmaster has taken the trouble to discount some of the options for various reasons which I've copied here and are basically good enough for me. Sven Goran Eriksson (too expensive - doubt he'd come here) Ron Atkinson (past it, bad reputation, out of the game too long) George Graham (out of the game too long) Trevor Francis (crap) Iain Dowie (too ugly) Glenn Hoddle (twat) Joe Royle (dull) Peter Reid (a monkey's brain inside a monkey's head) Graeme Sounness (crap and a willy puller) Alan Curbishley (looking for a Premier club?) ++++++++++ I'm open to better suggestions but it's time to get someone in here with a bit of personality, a bit of charisma and a bit of an attitude about how to play football. With Beaglehole developing the Academy side in a new Reserves set-up next year (I sincerely hope) and Jon Rudkin continuing to mastermind the Academy production line - at long last we might return to what football was once all about at Leicester... Something to get excited about.
BartonFox Posted 28 November 2006 Posted 28 November 2006 He's okay but he wouldn't be my choice. Webmaster on Talking Balls has listed the main contenders and independently drawn the same conclusion as I have, always assuming the bloke would be interested.... Kevin Keegan. I'd like someone to put a smile back on the face of Leicester football. And Webmaster has taken the trouble to discount some of the options for various reasons which I've copied here and are basically good enough for me. Sven Goran Eriksson (too expensive - doubt he'd come here) Ron Atkinson (past it, bad reputation, out of the game too long) George Graham (out of the game too long) Trevor Francis (crap) Iain Dowie (too ugly) Glenn Hoddle (twat) Joe Royle (dull) Peter Reid (a monkey's brain inside a monkey's head) Graeme Sounness (crap and a willy puller) Alan Curbishley (looking for a Premier club?) ++++++++++ I'm open to better suggestions but it's time to get someone in here with a bit of personality, a bit of charisma and a bit of an attitude about how to play football. With Beaglehole developing the Academy side in a new Reserves set-up next year (I sincerely hope) and Jon Rudkin continuing to mastermind the Academy production line - at long last we might return to what football was once all about at Leicester... Something to get excited about. It's between McLeish and Curbishley
Thracian Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 It's between McLeish and Curbishley If that were the case I'd pick Curbishley. But I don't think he's what we want. He experienced and clearly knows his football but he's not the sort of personality we need to really lift the profile of football at the Walkers. MON was our last personality and Gillies team had personality so it spoke for itself as far as the fans were concerned. Curbishley for me is too flat. And would he ever strive to promote irresistible football at the Walkers. Can't see it. Managerially we've been driving flat Fenland roads for years. I don't want the same journey in a better car. Lets get up into the Alps and see some sights for once.
BartonFox Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 If that were the case I'd pick Curbishley. But I don't think he's what we want. He experienced and clearly knows his football but he's not the sort of personality we need to really lift the profile of football at the Walkers. MON was our last personality and Gillies team had personality so it spoke for itself as far as the fans were concerned. Curbishley for me is too flat. And would he ever strive to promote irresistible football at the Walkers. Can't see it. Managerially we've been driving flat Fenland roads for years. I don't want the same journey in a better car. Lets get up into the Alps and see some sights for once. Charlton were always a nice team to watch, I am not sure I understand what you are expecting week in week out?
Ultra Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 Milan really needs to sort it out - it cannot be completed soon enough Anyone think its having an effect on the players this takeover? Yes. It's no coincidence we've picked up ONE point out of fifteen since the media started hyping it up. But if it is to happen, and even I must concede it looks likely, it is best done sooner rather than later. Let's hope Mandy has a decent replacement in mind...
Ultra Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 Kelly is still a few games away from getting the tap on the shoulder. If he finds himself with Levein's results come January you can be certain of it, which is troubling for him given our draw in December. There was nothing wrong with his lineup today given the circumstances Yes there was. Low, Hughes and Hammond were in it..
Ultra Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 It's between McLeish and Curbishley ...ie between Levein mark 2 and a manager who won't look outside the Premiership. At present Iain Dowie looks the best option. Although Phil Parkinson could be available soon...
Manwell Pablo Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 ...ie between Levein mark 2 and a manager who won't look outside the Premiership. At present Iain Dowie looks the best option. Although Phil Parkinson could be available soon... Great.
lookwhaticando Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 Next in line to the throne is actually Mike Stowell. Jamie Redknapp is the alternative. Cheap and cheerful management changes!
Manwell Pablo Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 Next in line to the throne is actually Mike Stowell. Jamie Redknapp is the alternative. Cheap and cheerful management changes! Stowell would walk with Kelly if he went. No he's not. He's a rubbish football pundit who the NOTW decided would make a good story.
lookwhaticando Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 Stowell would walk with Kelly if he went. No he's not. He's a rubbish football pundit who the NOTW decided would make a good story. He'd be cheap, though, and that's important when you have to replace half the squad. I vote that Burr bloke from Northwich - he's an eye for decent young players who have fantastic scoring records at many levels of competition. ;) :smile:
Thracian Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 Charlton were always a nice team to watch, I am not sure I understand what you are expecting week in week out? Perhaps we've watched Charlton on different occasions but what I want is a trendsetter not a trend follower. I think money has brought disease into football and its a disease that's spreading. Expediency is the disease and it's starting to creep in with the destructive force of the dutch elm scourge. With Leicester the disease is pronounced. Ipswich apart, whenever we taken points this season there has never been more than a single goal margin and every time I've watched, apart from that Ipswich match, we've compromised our approach once we've taken the lead. Like today, really. But even on here you get a few people saying how pressing forward means inevitably being caught on the counter attack despite all sorts of examples which serve as evidence to the contrary. So, like I say, I want a leader not a follower. Someone to raise his own standard and to play with some conviction - someone who determines to win matches and to win them well if its possible. Kevin Keegan did that. But others did too. Ferguson, Wenger, Shankly, Gillies, Bobby Robson at Ipswich, Revie, Nicholson, ...and not all in the same manner. If you think Curbishley can manage like that then I'll be happy. But last time I saw his team it was boring beyond belief and it couldn't beat Leicester. But some of Keegan's teams tore the opposition to shreds.
Manwell Pablo Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 Perhaps we've watched Charlton on different occasions but what I want is a trendsetter not a trend follower. I think money has brought disease into football and its a disease that's spreading. Expediency is the disease and it's starting to creep in with the destructive force of the dutch elm scourge. With Leicester the disease is pronounced. Ipswich apart, whenever we taken points this season there has never been more than a single goal margin and every time I've watched, apart from that Ipswich match, we've compromised our approach once we've taken the lead. Like today, really. But even on here you get a few people saying how pressing forward means inevitably being caught on the counter attack despite all sorts of examples which serve as evidence to the contrary. So, like I say, I want a leader not a follower. Someone to raise his own standard and to play with some conviction - someone who determines to win matches and to win them well if its possible. Kevin Keegan did that. But others did too. Ferguson, Wenger, Shankly, Gillies, Bobby Robson at Ipswich, Revie, Nicholson, ...and not all in the same manner. If you think Curbishley can manage like that then I'll be happy. But last time I saw his team it was boring beyond belief and it couldn't beat Leicester. But some of Keegan's teams tore the opposition to shreds. Your problem sumed up in a sentance. He did alot more than lose to Leicester City during his time at Charlton, not that you would know that.
Ultra Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 And some of them were torn to shreds themselves. Remember how we won 3-0 at Man City in the last Premiership season?
thesledgehammer86 Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 I Think its time to let him go, because it is obvious at this particular time with mandaric hopefully takes over milan might not trust him with his money - rather get an experienced manager like alan curbishley who's been there done it.....
Thracian Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 Your problem sumed up in a sentance. He did alot more than lose to Leicester City during his time at Charlton, not that you would know that. I don't think I've ever criticised the job he did at Charlton, in many ways I'm an admirer. But the sort of charismatic personality I'd like here?. I don't think so. If he came I wouldn't mind but no, he wouldn't be my preferred choice.
London_Fox Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 A personality? Flowing attacking football played on the slopes of the alps? It all sounds great and i'd genuinly love it but we're not Arsenal at their attacking best and never will be. It would take an awful lot to turn this club into an attacking footballing force...in fact i'm not sure we've got anyone who fits that style of play especially not at premiership level. Even MON didn't try to do that, I think we need to keep some sense of realism. If Curbishley can get us promoted with a great team spirit id' take that. I don't see anything wrong with watching players giev 100%, battle for each other...in many ways watching Savage refuse to give up is as inspirational as a 100 passes leading to a goal.
DanTheFoxBhoy Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 WTF????? What evidence is there please? Iasked last week and not one person could give me anything. I dunno about everyone else but I was just ignoring you. Bar·ton·Foxnoun 1. a. Expressing, containing, or consisting of a negation, refusal, or denial b. Indicating opposition or resistance 2. Lacking positive or constructive features, especially: a. Unpleasant; disagreeable b. Gloomy; pessimistic c. Unfavorable or detrimental d. Hostile or disparaging; malicious
chesterfox Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 Get real guys - like Curbishley would seriously consider coming to us????????????????????
Thracian Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 Get real guys - like Curbishley would seriously consider coming to us???????????????????? A month ago he might have seen some merit in the job but perhaps RK's being really shrewd. Ever since MM appeared on the scene it's been all downhill and by the time a decision is made it could be there's not a single front line manager left who would want the job!
lcfc_forever Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 It's well depressing being a City fan at the moment. I was on TalkSport last week as City's representative and said Kelly deserves the chance to spend Mandaric's money after saving us last year with most City fans agreeing. However, the last two matches have made me reconsider. I was gutted by the Derby performance and from what I've heard, the Norwich performance was no better. There is no rhythm or fluidity at all to the Leicester side and the defensive mentality means we are always on the back foot. We concede far too many goals late in the half - a problem that's continued since Micky Adams' reign. It's clear there is a real need for experience - both in management and among the players. Just look at the effect Kavanagh has had at Sunderland and the manner in which he guided their players through the QPR match. A lot of our players are much more comfortable with the ball at their feet but all we seem to do is play long balls. You have to question Kelly's team selection and substitutions - why was Maybury at left back?! The first thing he said when he became City manager was to stop putting 'round pegs in square holes' but that's exactly what he's doing now with so many players out of position. His signings with the exception of Kenton have been poor. Why did he take our best player Hume off? It's so frustrating and just Groundhog Day - if we don't win against Sheff Wed at the Walkers, then Kelly's position should seriously be considered by the board. Curbishley would be the right person to take over but would he want to come to Leicester after saying he wants to return to the Premiership? The attractions would be Mandaric's millions as well as the obvious fan base, stadium and youth system.
chesterfox Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 A month ago he might have seen some merit in the job but perhaps RK's being really shrewd. Ever since MM appeared on the scene it's been all downhill and by the time a decision is made it could be there's not a single front line manager left who would want the job! conspiracy theories abound !!!!! I believe as with many other clubs the biggest millstone around our neck is thinking that we are a Prem club in the waiting. So many clubs who come down have delusions of grandeur and many fall even deeper before rising again. The club should have a clear policy of building a team even if it depends on youth alone which can develop into a strong unit but for years now I don't recognize what it is we're trying to achieve their is no pattern of play, no cohesive and consistent approach to matches. What is a typical Leicester performance othar than waiting to see what happens and then panic when it goes wrong!!!!!!
linekar78 Posted 29 November 2006 Posted 29 November 2006 I'm getting fed up with the speed we're getting through staff (I include coaching and playing staff). What this club really needs is some continuity. When the takeovers done I'm on the fence about whether Kelly should stay or go because I like the guy but it's not looking great. If he does go though the club need sto make sure it gets the new appointment right because it'll get us nowhere if the new guy lasts a season and then is sacked / leaves. As fans we need to take a few years of consolidation on the chin and get over the boom and bust of the last 5 years or so.
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