City Lad Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 Rob Kelly has done a lot of good, bad and weird things at Leicester and it is fair to say that life under his management has been a bit of a rollercoaster. When Rob took over, he had no money to spend, little resources, and (to be fair) a poor squad. His job, originally was to fill in for the sacked Craig Levein, he did this winning his first three games and was offered a contract until the end of the 2005/2006 season. His main job was to keep the club in the Championship and stabilise the clubs finances. In pre-season he did make some signings but all free transfers. Bringing Andy Johnson who has deeply unimpressed me and other city fans. Darren Kenton – on his loan spell at the club he looked a decent player who could play in many defensive roles but injuries mean that he hasn’t seen much action this year. Gareth McAuley has to be his best signing. What a bargin! And has partnered immensely with Kisnorbo. Josh Low and Andy Welsh don’t even deserve a comment. So some but few of his signings look good and as a whole he has done a good job at Leicester. With a transfer budget of zero and a poor wage budget he has still managed to buy enough players to add depth to the squad. He is also good at bringing youth players up the ranks, was Levi Porter playing last year? – yet alone being one of our best players. Same with Conrad Logan. With a high budget, I am sure he could bring the players needed to get this club in the Premiership. :fox: Team From To Games Won Lost Drawn Played: 46 Won: 18 Drawn: 16 Lost: 13 (including today) Transfers: In: Andy Johnson – free Josh Low – free Gareth McAuley – free Darren Kenton – free Danny Cadamarteri – free Andy Welsh - loan Rufus Brevett - loan Out: Joe Hamill – Livingston Lee Morris – Yeovil Patrik Gerrbrand – released Mark De Vries – loan Louis Dodds – loan Alan Sheehan - loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 when you put it like that RK has done a better job than i expected i thought the draw outweighed the losses and wins put together. kutgw Rob but its still midtable form tho imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 Could do better. 5 out of 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyB Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 also with leicester fans(msyelf included) were all to quick to jump on kellys back afetr one bad result but when we have a good result everyone says oh its a fluke etc if we want this football club to do well we have to get behind the team, manager and bord if not were screwed as fans and as a football team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tewkesbury-fox Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 ***I agree when you look at the resources available he is doing as best as can be expected**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleckney Fox Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 The two things Rob needs is time and money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxhateram Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 The two things Rob needs is time and money yup, one of those things he will get but atm it looks like he might not get the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 the only thing that annoys me is his football mentality. results wise overall he has done a good job with what he got but you forget that because of his negative tactics. i dont think he ever wanted the job on a full time basis deep down but hes not going to turn down this kind of opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandannieldanok Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 the only thing that annoys me is his football mentality. results wise overall he has done a good job with what he got but you forget that because of his negative tactics. i dont think he ever wanted the job on a full time basis deep down but hes not going to turn down this kind of opportunity. I agree with you on the negative tactics theory however on the opinion that RK didn't really want the job, I disagree. IMO, every coach would love to be at the top in their respective clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Lad Posted 30 December 2006 Author Share Posted 30 December 2006 There is one clear difference between the team now and the first half of last season - confidence. I think the players are much more comfortable with Rob Kelly in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 I agree with you on the negative tactics theory however on the opinion that RK didn't really want the job, I disagree. IMO, every coach would love to be at the top in their respective clubs. yeh i suppose your right, i just think he was happy being a coach and then all of a sudden hes in a fairly high pressure job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Lad Posted 30 December 2006 Author Share Posted 30 December 2006 Being Leicester manager is a very stressful job! The fans expect promotion almost every year even when the team is clearly not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 his results are prob better than alot of managers. i think he has done well with the little that we had and have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Lad Posted 30 December 2006 Author Share Posted 30 December 2006 Do you know if he was given any money at all to spend on signing players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonfox Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 What rob kelly has done with leicester at the moment is rather good considering he has no financial support and people wanting him out !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandannieldanok Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 There is one clear difference between the team now and the first half of last season - confidence. I think the players are much more comfortable with Rob Kelly in charge. I don't think their attitudes have changed much. It seems to me players who put in disgraceful displays still get away with it by being selected the next week. This happened in the CL era and it happens under RK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 30 December 2006 Share Posted 30 December 2006 There is one clear difference between the team now and the first half of last season - confidence. I think the players are much more comfortable with Rob Kelly in charge. The only difference is the kit the wear. If you think that was a team full of confidence either in themselves or in RK then I wouldn't like to see a disillusioned one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Lad Posted 30 December 2006 Author Share Posted 30 December 2006 Under Levein, i got the impression that they were just waiting for him to get the sack and there was just no team spirit. But now ( it might be John Barbar at it again) but he always talks about the great confidence within the squad. Thats what i meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BartonFox Posted 31 December 2006 Share Posted 31 December 2006 No one can actually give a decent arguement supporting him, well not on here it is all apologetic because he is a nice guy. Very telling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleckney Fox Posted 31 December 2006 Share Posted 31 December 2006 it looks as if the time is coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 31 December 2006 Share Posted 31 December 2006 One thing's for sure...with two shots (on target) against Wolves and two shots (off target) against Southampton he's not one for spoiling us when it comes to an attack strategy. One day he will realise that attacking properly has to involve all sections of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB11 Posted 31 December 2006 Share Posted 31 December 2006 Rob Kelly has done a lot of good, bad and weird things at Leicester and it is fair to say that life under his management has been a bit of a rollercoaster. When Rob took over, he had no money to spend, little resources, and (to be fair) a poor squad. His job, originally was to fill in for the sacked Craig Levein, he did this winning his first three games and was offered a contract until the end of the 2005/2006 season. His main job was to keep the club in the Championship and stabilise the clubs finances. In pre-season he did make some signings but all free transfers. Bringing Andy Johnson who has deeply unimpressed me and other city fans. Darren Kenton – on his loan spell at the club he looked a decent player who could play in many defensive roles but injuries mean that he hasn’t seen much action this year. Gareth McAuley has to be his best signing. What a bargin! And has partnered immensely with Kisnorbo. Josh Low and Andy Welsh don’t even deserve a comment. So some but few of his signings look good and as a whole he has done a good job at Leicester. With a transfer budget of zero and a poor wage budget he has still managed to buy enough players to add depth to the squad. He is also good at bringing youth players up the ranks, was Levi Porter playing last year? – yet alone being one of our best players. Same with Conrad Logan. With a high budget, I am sure he could bring the players needed to get this club in the Premiership. :fox: Team From To Games Won Lost Drawn Played: 46 Won: 18 Drawn: 16 Lost: 13 (including today) Transfers: In: Andy Johnson – free Josh Low – free Gareth McAuley – free Darren Kenton – free Danny Cadamarteri – free Andy Welsh - loan Rufus Brevett - loan Out: Joe Hamill – Livingston Lee Morris – Yeovil Patrik Gerrbrand – released Mark De Vries – loan Louis Dodds – loan Alan Sheehan - loan When it is put like that, he has done really good. Many of us still have high expectations but we forget about the low transfer / wage budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 31 December 2006 Share Posted 31 December 2006 When it is put like that, he has done really good. Many of us still have high expectations but we forget about the low transfer / wage budget. When I look at that (from City Lad) it seems that a lot more ability has been sent elsewhere than has ever been brought in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB11 Posted 31 December 2006 Share Posted 31 December 2006 Huh? You quote my post but I haven't got a clue how they are similar :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 31 December 2006 Share Posted 31 December 2006 Huh? You quote my post but I haven't got a clue how they are similar :S What I'm saying is: * We've allowed a reasonable goalscorer like DeVries to disappear. * We've allowed the club's "most natural marksman" in Dodds to waste his entire season. * We've allowed Sheehan to roam while having no alternative left-back of any credibility. * We've moved on a reasonable looking footballer in Gerrbrand. But we haven't brought in anyone who can score goals or create goals by way of replacements, nor have we properly used or involved those we already had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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