Holloway staying (for now)

[lildave3]

'Meh'.

[l444ry]

Milan must have gone soft in his old age..........or he's fattening the calf for sale!!!

[Matt]

To people who ain't buying/renewing a Season Ticket for next season:

The manager in charge doesn't effect my decision.

I support Leicester City.

:clap:

At the end of the day one man isn't the whole cause of this, I admit he has to take some blame but at least he has admitted it, but the players have to take the majority of the blame, Ollie has been our most stable manager this season, he's had the longest period to manage this season, but the damage, the losses, the poor performance, relegation has been caused over the whole season not the last 5/6 months, and is Ollie the only manager this season not to get two wins on the bounce? No, Is Ollie the only manager this season thats tactics have been questionable? No, Is Ollie the only managers this season thats made poor signings? No, Is Ollie the first manager in a couple of years to get us to come from a goal behind? Yes, that doesn't mean alot but I see everyone loves to write the negatives for Ollie.

Another thing that I question is if Ollie went, Who better could we attract? Dowie? Debatable. Newell? Hate the bloke and again debatable that he's any better. Ince? He's now in the same league as us, He'd perhaps have abit more money to spend if he came here, If we manage to keep the majority of our players he'd perhaps have better player (Debatable) but I doubt he'd consider coming here anyway. Billy Davies? Doubt he'd come anyway, but doubt he'd do a better job.

I believe stability will do us good, IF we can get up at the first go which I really don't think we will, I think maybe play-offs but not so sure about automatic I think this relegation will do us good, Stability, A winning mentality, winning passion, and a sense of pushing forward, and a good unit.

But as Scoweh said in another thread this isn't about managers, players, individual...You all support Leicester City as a football club so if you want to cut your nose of to spite your face do it, but don't come crawling back if/when we're doing well in League One, Hopefully with Holloway in charge.

[ibbosuk]

Don't worry, 'Business as usual' means he'll be gone by next Monday.

You sound more and more like the perfect supporter with every post.

I can't really make my mind up whether or not I'm pleased with the decision.

I do like Holloway and really would love for him to be successful here. I also couldn't really see any managers that would be willing to come here that our fans would be 100% happy with. But you never know, who would have thought Roy Hodgson would have kept Fulham up?

I couldn't really blame his signings because all looked good on paper but didnt quite work out. However, some of his decisions and tactics towards the end of the season really wound me up and after the Stoke game I wanted him to go. After calming down a bit and looking forward to League One, I'm willing to accept Milan's decision and I'll be one of those idiots chanting 'Ollie's Army' on August 9th.

Besides, Ollie's love-in with the media might give us some coverage on Sky instead of once-a-season features on Big League Weekend.

Perfect supporter..........You got that right!

[Chimp]

I am speechless that someone can consider themself to be a fan of this club and yet want us to fail. That is absolute nonsense, you may as well go watch Forest next season.

Yes, I know. Pathetic isn't it. It's probably a knee-jerk reaction to hearing that he'll probably stay as manager despite spending the last week or so fully expecting him to walk. Don't get me wrong, I've got my ST and I'll be there every week cheering the team on and, like I said, I hope Holloway proves me wrong because it's not a feeling I've ever had before and it's not a feeling I'm enjoying having.

[davieG]

I believe it is totally the opposite. He has put his bollocks on the line with this one - if it goes tits up then Mandaric knows how it will reflect on him. If he is convinced that this is the best decision for City then I'm fine with that. In fact I more than fine with that.

You could make the same statement if he got rid of Holloway the risks are the same eitherway, for me it would be who I would be prepared to put my trust in, it wouldn't be Holloway, the fact that MM seems to want to continue trusting this guy is something I cannot endorse. The only way I can make my feelings tell is to not continue supporting the club with my money, it's his decision he'll have to use more of his.

[Super Arj]

To people who ain't buying/renewing a Season Ticket for next season:

:clap:

At the end of the day one man isn't the whole cause of this, I admit he has to take some blame but at least he has admitted it, but the players have to take the majority of the blame, Ollie has been our most stable manager this season, he's had the longest period to manage this season, but the damage, the losses, the poor performance, relegation has been caused over the whole season not the last 5/6 months, and is Ollie the only manager this season not to get two wins on the bounce? No, Is Ollie the only manager this season thats tactics have been questionable? No, Is Ollie the only managers this season thats made poor signings? No, Is Ollie the first manager in a couple of years to get us to come from a goal behind? Yes, that doesn't mean alot but I see everyone loves to write the negatives for Ollie.

Another thing that I question is if Ollie went, Who better could we attract? Dowie? Debatable. Newell? Hate the bloke and again debatable that he's any better. Ince? He's now in the same league as us, He'd perhaps have abit more money to spend if he came here, If we manage to keep the majority of our players he'd perhaps have better player (Debatable) but I doubt he'd consider coming here anyway. Billy Davies? Doubt he'd come anyway, but doubt he'd do a better job.

I believe stability will do us good, IF we can get up at the first go which I really don't think we will, I think maybe play-offs but not so sure about automatic I think this relegation will do us good, Stability, A winning mentality, winning passion, and a sense of pushing forward, and a good unit.

But as Scoweh said in another thread this isn't about managers, players, individual...You all support Leicester City as a football club so if you want to cut your nose of to spite your face do it, but don't come crawling back if/when we're doing well in League One, Hopefully with Holloway in charge.

heart warming, have you ever thought about going for priminister??

[Corky]

Well I'm very surprised about this, but only time will tell if this is the right decision. Now the decision has been made, he has to give Holloway the full season, we cannot afford to sack managers during the season.

I support Leicester City, not Ian Holloway, it doesn't matter who is in charge because I'll still be there, and I will give him my full support from now on. I hope my reservations about him are proved wrong.

[Webbo]

........You got that right!

More than you did with your Nostradumbass predictions.

[renards]

To people who ain't buying/renewing a Season Ticket for next season:

:clap:

At the end of the day one man isn't the whole cause of this, I admit he has to take some blame but at least he has admitted it, but the players have to take the majority of the blame, Ollie has been our most stable manager this season, he's had the longest period to manage this season, but the damage, the losses, the poor performance, relegation has been caused over the whole season not the last 5/6 months, and is Ollie the only manager this season not to get two wins on the bounce? No, Is Ollie the only manager this season thats tactics have been questionable? No, Is Ollie the only managers this season thats made poor signings? No, Is Ollie the first manager in a couple of years to get us to come from a goal behind? Yes, that doesn't mean alot but I see everyone loves to write the negatives for Ollie.

Another thing that I question is if Ollie went, Who better could we attract? Dowie? Debatable. Newell? Hate the bloke and again debatable that he's any better. Ince? He's now in the same league as us, He'd perhaps have abit more money to spend if he came here, If we manage to keep the majority of our players he'd perhaps have better player (Debatable) but I doubt he'd consider coming here anyway. Billy Davies? Doubt he'd come anyway, but doubt he'd do a better job.

I believe stability will do us good, IF we can get up at the first go which I really don't think we will, I think maybe play-offs but not so sure about automatic I think this relegation will do us good, Stability, A winning mentality, winning passion, and a sense of pushing forward, and a good unit.

But as Scoweh said in another thread this isn't about managers, players, individual...You all support Leicester City as a football club so if you want to cut your nose of to spite your face do it, but don't come crawling back if/when we're doing well in League One, Hopefully with Holloway in charge.

Either blind or deluded

[tyneside fox]

Not sure if Ollie staying is a good thing But at the end of the day It might just be the right decision as he will have to start from scratch after all the players have fled the sinking ship,e.g Hume Mattock Stearman etc.

He has had success in league 1 before and can decide who he wants to bring in in the summer building his own team rather than taking on someone else offcasts.

Whether it is the right decision time will tell but no matter what happens I will always be A City Faithful.

[Sods]

Really who cares about who is manager of this football club, whoever it is you should follow the club through times like next season in league one. If you don't want Holloway here fair enough but the fact is were in league one get behind the players, get behind the team. No one will be able to influence Milan, nobody will be able to know what is going on in Milans head.

I can understand why people wouldnt want the bloke here, but its not about him its about our team winning football matches next season.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Just because I'd rather see Holloway fired, it doesn't mean I believe he's too bad a manager. He got Plymouth to play-off contention.

If he does stay on however, I hope he reassesses the squad during the summer, buys up and coming players from League One / Two rather tired old carthorses looking for a big cheque, and learns from his mistakes.

[breadandcheese]

I don't.

If you look back over threads this season you will see that I believe Mandaric is the most culpable in the events that transpired...but I love this club and if I ask myself what is in its best interests for the short and medium term future then a healthy dose of positivity and a little bit of believe can't do much wrong.

With Holloway, replacing him only made sense if we had a better replacement and I think you can assume that either no one was forthcoming prior to today's meeting or that he genuinly believes Holloway is the man for the job. Whichever way it cuts, I see no point in carping about it now - it's done.

This club needs us all to be forging a decent future for the club, I'm sick to death of the negativity that has surrounded us for so long. It doesn't mean being blinkered to things but without alternatives this is what we have to deal with, this is the best we have got...so let's make the most of it.

My apologies. Your post came across as contradictory to your actual thoughts re: Mandaric.

My fear is that this decision, could damage the club more in the future than you give it credit for. I do not believe Holloway will achieve the success we need next season. The club will really be in shtuck then.

I think there are better managers than Holloway, some of whom are involved in play-off battles at the moment and would not want to discuss their future at this time. The problem is the lack of faith in Mandaric. The fact that some fans would prefer to keep Holloway just to ensure that Milan doesn't appoint Dowie speaks volumes.

[Daggers]

Yes, I know. Pathetic isn't it. It's probably a knee-jerk reaction to hearing that he'll probably stay as manager despite spending the last week or so fully expecting him to walk. Don't get me wrong, I've got my ST and I'll be there every week cheering the team on and, like I said, I hope Holloway proves me wrong because it's not a feeling I've ever had before and it's not a feeling I'm enjoying having.

No more than I hope he proves me right

You could make the same statement if he got rid of Holloway the risks are the same eitherway, for me it would be who I would be prepared to put my trust in, it wouldn't be Holloway, the fact that MM seems to want to continue trusting this guy is something I cannot endorse. The only way I can make my feelings tell is to not continue supporting the club with my money, it's his decision he'll have to use more of his.

Sad to think you're not coming mate, but I understand your reasons. Personally, I think it took more bollocks not to sack him than to stand by him. For a populist like Mandaric he must have been aware of the feelings among fans. Hopefully Holloway will bear out the faith he and me have in the man and you'll feel disposed to coming back for a pre-match pint again sometime

Foxes!

[Corky]

Really who cares about who is manager of this football club, whoever it is you should follow the club through times like next season in league one. If you don't want Holloway here fair enough but the fact is were in league one get behind the players, get behind the team. No one will be able to influence Milan, nobody will be able to know what is going on in Milans head.

I can understand why people wouldnt want the bloke here, but its not about him its about our team winning football matches next season.

[renards]

Really who cares about who is manager of this football club, whoever it is you should follow the club through times like next season in league one. If you don't want Holloway here fair enough but the fact is were in league one get behind the players, get behind the team. No one will be able to influence Milan, nobody will be able to know what is going on in Milans head.

I can understand why people wouldnt want the bloke here, but its not about him its about our team winning football matches next season.

the blue mongies singing 'Ollies Army' influenced MM, sadly.

not buying a ST is the only way fans who can see through holloways constant drivel can make their objections.

i guess MM is testing the water, hopefuly he will realise

[Webbo]

The way it was reported on the radio today suggests to me that nothing has been decided yet. Personally I think MM is waiting to see if a creditable candidate becomes available, how the season tickets go, how much money they get from the sale of Stearman/Mattock/McAuley whether he can afford to sack him.

Personally I hope he stays.

[Corky]

the blue mongies singing 'Ollies Army' influenced MM, sadly.

not buying a ST is the only way fans who can see through holloways constant drivel can make their objections.

i guess MM is testing the water, hopefuly he will realise

No they didn't. Fans were chanting Martin Allen's name and he still got sacked. I don't blame people for singing for the manager, and I don't think that's the reason he's staying. If you read the poll where 72% wanted him out, then Milan has gone against them. Not everyone is going to be happy with every decision.

[wurmer]

I just wanna check something, cos I think my fooking computer is broken, it says 12/05/2008 and I'm damn sure after reading this that it's actually 01/04/2008....

[brookfox]

"Mandaric met Holloway, chief scout Gary Penrice and chief executive Paul Aldridge at the Walkers Stadium to discuss the reasons for City's relegation."

With the meeting being with Penrice and not Breaker or Bulpin the Assistant Managers it's fairly clear what the focus was on - player recruitment. I'd imagine it was a "You spent loads of money on players in Jan that didn't work out, explain your rationale for the signings and convince me you won't waste more of my ccash in the summer"!!

[Houdini Logic]

Why does everyone keep saying Ollie should stay for 'Stability'?

It is not the length of time that a manager stays that produces stability, it is the manager himself that creates it.

Under Hollway Leicester have become the most inconsistent i have ever seen them.

[Matt]

the blue mongies singing 'Ollies Army' influenced MM, sadly.

not buying a ST is the only way fans who can see through holloways constant drivel can make their objections.

i guess MM is testing the water, hopefuly he will realise

And what about when the fans were singing for Martin Allen? Did they influence Milan? During and After Allen's spell in charge?!

As for you not buying a ST, IF/When and should Ollie succeed, Get us doing well in League One, Get us promoted and sort us out in the Championship will you be back?

[Daggers]

"Mandaric met Holloway, chief scout Gary Penrice and chief executive Paul Aldridge at the Walkers Stadium to discuss the reasons for City's relegation."

With the meeting being with Penrice and not Breaker or Bulpin the Assistant Managers it's fairly clear what the focus was on - player recruitment. I'd imagine it was a "You spent loads of money on players in Jan that didn't work out, explain your rationale for the signings and convince me you won't waste more of my ccash in the summer"!!

Maybe - but I'd be amazed that conversations along those lines hadn't been happening through our decline.

[Sods]

the blue mongies singing 'Ollies Army' influenced MM, sadly.

not buying a ST is the only way fans who can see through holloways constant drivel can make their objections.

i guess MM is testing the water, hopefuly he will realise

Martin Allens Blue And White Army.