Allen Update ...

[Yorkshire Vixen]

exactly, I am truely baffled by the fact that people are already on this guys back. I don't know if it is because secretly we had huge expectations regarding new players (even though realisticly we knew it wouldn't happen) because of MM, or because we have had so many bad managers we may aswell judge this one now, or because people don't think MA is a big enough name.

There is certainly nothing to suggest that the players he has brought in are exceptional by any means, but those realists who say we won't spend big money also need to be realistic about the quality of player we can attract.

This is the kind of negativity I would expect our manager to get in December, not 2 months befor he has even played a competitive match

 

[newtonfox]

exactly, I am truely baffled by the fact that people are already on this guys back. I don't know if it is because secretly we had huge expectations regarding new players (even though realisticly we knew it wouldn't happen) because of MM, or because we have had so many bad managers we may aswell judge this one now, or because people don't think MA is a big enough name.

There is certainly nothing to suggest that the players he has brought in are exceptional by any means, but those realists who say we won't spend big money also need to be realistic about the quality of player we can attract.

This is the kind of negativity I would expect our manager to get in December, not 2 months befor he has even played a competitive match

IMO its the fact that yet again we have a manager that is unproven at this level ,ok we know MM wouldnt bring him in if he was that bad look what NW did for in 5 games ,its anther season of lets wait and see just like the last 3-4 season ,that why i think are people are moaning ,bar melts thats just him :icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_wink

 

[highland fox]

exactly, I am truely baffled by the fact that people are already on this guys back. I don't know if it is because secretly we had huge expectations regarding new players (even though realisticly we knew it wouldn't happen) because of MM, or because we have had so many bad managers we may aswell judge this one now, or because people don't think MA is a big enough name.

There is certainly nothing to suggest that the players he has brought in are exceptional by any means, but those realists who say we won't spend big money also need to be realistic about the quality of player we can attract.

This is the kind of negativity I would expect our manager to get in December, not 2 months befor he has even played a competitive match

Agreed but I did hope we would sign slightly better players than the ones we have or maybe I mean more inspiring signings.It seems all our signings are going to be of the 'bread and butter' variety,MA doesn't seem interested in one or two flair players and it seems we will be grinding out Results.I'm neither bowled over by the guy nor hating everything hes doing.I just want us to win matches again

 

[Matt_B]

Agreed but I did hope we would sign slightly better players than the ones we have or maybe I mean more inspiring signings.It seems all our signings are going to be of the 'bread and butter' variety,MA doesn't seem interested in one or two flair players and it seems we will be grinding out Results.I'm neither bowled over by the guy nor hating everything hes doing.I just want us to win matches again

Me too, but I think the likes of Helling and Nielson are not known players, not somebody you would pluck out of a hat or notice were on a free, so there must be a reason why they are aware of them? There are plenty of mediocre players in England on a frees, so I would hope the management see something special in them to bother.

 

[stevewalshwasgod]

hes having a break now isnt he?

 

[highland fox]

I've heard that he thinks your miserable Midlands/Highlands character is a complete put on as well...

Spot on Des, I bet the "miserable" cnut's doing a top hat and cane routine as we speak.

I've met him, that's what he wears for work.

How many times did we have to click on a google link to raise the fiver to get him to strip it off for you?

He must have put his price up then for the tourists.

Out of season he does it for a packet of sweets.

Knew I should have gone in january. damn it.

:icon_roll

 

[SJN-Fox]

As the training ground is where it all starts, then getting it right is essential. If, by making what may appear to be eccentric changes, he can realign the attitudes of the players and get them focussed on Leicester City from the word go then I say go for it.

For too long now we have complained about wishy washy managers failing to get to grips with the players' attitudes and lack of club spirit. By getting everything and everyone (from the bottom up) focussed on being a part of Leicester City, then that can only be good for the club and for the performances on the pitch.

The right mental attitude is often as much a part of success as the necessary skills an I, for one, think that this has been an area that has been overlooked for too long.

Given the amount of new players (hopefully) coming into the club, it's a golden opportunity to rebuild the Leicester City ethos and spirit, so let's not start to castigate his methods before we see whether they work.

 

[cleefox]

As the training ground is where it all starts, then getting it right is essential. If, by making what may appear to be eccentric changes, he can realign the attitudes of the players and get them focussed on Leicester City from the word go then I say go for it.

For too long now we have complained about wishy washy managers failing to get to grips with the players' attitudes and lack of club spirit. By getting everything and everyone (from the bottom up) focussed on being a part of Leicester City, then that can only be good for the club and for the performances on the pitch.

The right mental attitude is often as much a part of success as the necessary skills an I, for one, think that this has been an area that has been overlooked for too long.

Given the amount of new players (hopefully) coming into the club, it's a golden opportunity to rebuild the Leicester City ethos and spirit, so let's not start to castigate his methods before we see whether they work.

Well said.

 

[Matt_B]

As the training ground is where it all starts, then getting it right is essential. If, by making what may appear to be eccentric changes, he can realign the attitudes of the players and get them focussed on Leicester City from the word go then I say go for it.

For too long now we have complained about wishy washy managers failing to get to grips with the players' attitudes and lack of club spirit. By getting everything and everyone (from the bottom up) focussed on being a part of Leicester City, then that can only be good for the club and for the performances on the pitch.

The right mental attitude is often as much a part of success as the necessary skills an I, for one, think that this has been an area that has been overlooked for too long.

Given the amount of new players (hopefully) coming into the club, it's a golden opportunity to rebuild the Leicester City ethos and spirit, so let's not start to castigate his methods before we see whether they work.

Bravo good man. But be careful else we'll be convicted of being "brain washed" for being positive

 

[jb5000]

I was one of the people who was really disappointed by his appointment, but I have to say I've been impressed so far.

Sure, the players we've signed aren't going to set the world on fire- but we're not going to sign Eto'o, but then we all remember saying 'Mustapha Who?' on deadline day in 95-96. But what is being transmitted to me, and therefore hopefully the players, is a real will to win.

Does the flowerbed at the training ground need sprucing up? Why yes it does, if it in anyway doesn't transmit the professionalism that has been missing from this club. Let's not forget that the players spend a hell of a lot more time there than at the Walkers.

 

[highland fox]

I was one of the people who was really disappointed by his appointment, but I have to say I've been impressed so far.

Sure, the players we've signed aren't going to set the world on fire- but we're not going to sign Eto'o, but then we all remember saying 'Mustapha Who?' on deadline day in 95-96. But what is being transmitted to me, and therefore hopefully the players, is a real will to win.

Does the flowerbed at the training ground need sprucing up? Why yes it does, if it in anyway doesn't transmit the professionalism that has been missing from this club. Let's not forget that the players spend a hell of a lot more time there than at the Walkers.

Nobody is asking for Eto'o just someone who may excite the fans a bit

 

[Matt_B]

Nobody is asking for Eto'o just someone who may excite the fans a bit

Mat Jarvis would do that...oh no wait

 

[Durham Fox]

Nobody is asking for Eto'o just someone who may excite the fans a bit

Absolutley. What most worrying is the club clearly expected us to be excited about Carl bleeding Cort

 

[Matt_B]

Absolutley. What most worrying is the club clearly expected us to be excited about Carl bleeding Cort

The fans are not to be trusted, certain people on here were relatively excited about Elvis :icon_wink

 

[stevewalshwasgod]

Absolutley. What most worrying is the club clearly expected us to be excited about Carl bleeding Cort

are they going to offer free shirt printing then?:icon_lol:

 

[Yorkshire Vixen]

Absolutley. What most worrying is the club clearly expected us to be excited about Carl bleeding Cort

how about we give him a chance first yeah he may well be shite but then again he might get us 15 goals and to think hellings was quoted as saying we had marvellous fans...

 

[Durham Fox]

how about we give him a chance first yeah he may well be shite but then again he might get us 15 goals and to think hellings was quoted as saying we had marvellous fans...

I wouldnt exactly class 15 goals as making him a brilliant signing. We can only comment on what we know and that is the club think signing Carl Cort is 'a major transfer coup' and I dont. He is a perenial underachiever with an appalling injury record. Even MA himself has said its a big gamble.

I have an opinion and I will air it, it doesnt mean I wont support my team nor do I beleive it makes me a bad supporter

 

[Yorkshire Vixen]

I wouldnt exactly class 15 goals as making him a brilliant signing. We can only comment on what we know and that is the club think signing Carl Cort is 'a major transfer coup' and I dont. He is a perenial underachiever with an appalling injury record. Even MA himself has said its a big gamble.

i kind of agree with what youre saying but you never know

 

[highland fox]

I fail to see where Carl Cort has got his reputation from.What was it one decent season for Wimbledon and from then on its been injury after injury,I'd question he has much ability anyway.I hope he does well for us but just because I don't rate Carl Cort doesn't make me a Moaner or negative.We have opinions on Players and we should be allowed to give them without fear of being labelled Negative or Moaners.I think Kishishev was a decent signing and N'Gotty average as for Hellings I've never seen him play so I* can't comment but I have seen Carl Cort play and I don't rate him at all,I hope however he proves me wrong and unlike some I will admit I was wrong.I am occasionally right though..I said Andy Johnson was shite and I standby that to this day.It seems we must getting excited by every signing and join in the euphoria even if we think the signing is a poor player

 

[Durham Fox]

I fail to see where Carl Cort has got his reputation fromwhat was it one decent season for Wimbledon and from then on its been injury after injury,I'd question he has much ability anyway.I hope he does well for us but just because I don't rate Carl Cort doesn't make me a Moaner or negative.We have opinions on Players and we should be allowed to give them without fear of being labelled Negative or Moaners.I think Kishishev was a decent signing and N'Gotty average as for Hellings I've never seen him play so I* can't comment but I have seen Carl Cort play and I don't rate him at all,I hope however he proves me wrong and unlike some I will admit I was wrong.I am occasionally right though..I said Andy Johnson was shite and I standby that to this day

Aboslutley on the money for me. It seems you are suddenly a 'bad fan' cos you dont drop to your knees and praise everything. Its this 'praise before its due' mentality that heaps extra pressure on our managers IMO.