Puel out

[City Fan]

I find it staggering that hardly anyone on here has questioned the players, staggering.

They are clearly putting the effort in. I don’t think they’ve downed tools or anything like that. I just think they’re being managed by a clown who isn’t getting the best out of them.

 

[Lako42]

I find it staggering that hardly anyone on here has questioned the players, staggering.

I have, a few times.

I think some of them are ****ing awful.

To come out and give the 1st half performances they are and then take a bollocking at half time and look like they give a shit.

Then again, the manager keeps picking the worst offenders so he clearly doesn't mind.


The fact that Mendy and Ndidi start every game is becoming a ****ing joke.

 

[Lako42]

They are clearly putting the effort in. I don’t think they’ve downed tools or anything like that. I just think they’re being managed by a clown who isn’t getting the best out of them.

Disagree, especially in the 1st half.

The difference in attitude and work rate in each half yesterday was very clear.

 

[camberwell fox]

The stupid ****er dropped Choudhury to the bench when I think he was man of the match in two of the three league games he’s played in.

I don’t understand what Puel is trying to achieve with him? He plays exceptionally for three games and we win then he drops him, what message is that sending to the lad?

 

[camberwell fox]

I think the players are totally disillusioned with him, take Choudhury in my previous post.

Puel doesn’t seem to pick players on form - fair enough. He doesn’t appear to pick them on their previous achievements - fair enough. He doesn’t pick them to play in their natural position - fair enough.

I can’t believe he just picks them on how they train - so what is the ****ing criteria?

 

[City Fan]

The difference in attitude and work rate in each half yesterday was very clear.

I don’t think it’s that simple. We were clearly better in the second half but I think it was more a case of having the reigns taken off us coupled with Wolves sitting back and being a bit too arrogant.

If they had a poor attitude and work rate, surely it would have applied for the whole match?

 

[camberwell fox]

Maybe he offered them pizza at half time?

 

[M17TT C]

Maybe he offered them pizza at half time?

Not Claude, just garlic bread from him.

 

[fitz]

I think the players are totally disillusioned with him, take Choudhury in my previous post.

Puel doesn’t seem to pick players on form - fair enough. He doesn’t appear to pick them on their previous achievements - fair enough. He doesn’t pick them to play in their natural position - fair enough.

I can’t believe he just picks them on how they train - so what is the ****ing criteria?

Out of a hat. He constantly changes players as if he's just wanting to let them all have game time. No time for familiarity or partnerships to form. Despite that he's expecting them to learn his system.

 

[M17TT C]

I think the players are totally disillusioned with him, take Choudhury in my previous post.

Puel doesn’t seem to pick players on form - fair enough. He doesn’t appear to pick them on their previous achievements - fair enough. He doesn’t pick them to play in their natural position - fair enough.

I can’t believe he just picks them on how they train - so what is the ****ing criteria?

We're woefully short in CM though but Choudhury should have been in for Mendy yesterday.

Still doesn't solve the problem of not having 2 more defensive CMs though but think his energy & physicality would certainly be a better asset to have than whatever Mendy offers.

If we don't sign anyone then we should bring King back into the squad as at least it is another option and we will have space now Iborra has moved on.

Alternate to that, and I'm never much of a fan of going back, but get Drinkwater in on loan for the rest of the season as we know he can play those Neves-esque passes that were a big difference between the 2 teams yesterday.

 

[Blue Maniac]

He has only been here for about 18 months hasn’t he?

Not even that until April, which is why I found your comment strange.

 

[homer]

I find it staggering that hardly anyone on here has questioned the players, staggering.

What are you on about - everyone has criticised the hopeless efforts of the back four (five including Evans) and the two clowns that he keeps picking in the middle of the park

 

[Leigh]

I was interested by the stats in the Guardian so put a few more together.

Premier League Record
Ranieri W44.4% D28.6% L27% - Points Per Game - 1.62
Shakespeare W38.1% D23.8% L38.1% - Points Per Game - 1.38
O'Neill W34.9% D29.6% L35.5% - Points Per Game - 1.34
Puel W36.5% D23.1% L40.4% - Points Per Game - 1.33
Taylor W32.6% D17.4% L50% - Points Per Game - 1.15
Pearson W28.9% D21.1% L50% - Points Per Game - 1.08
Adams W16.7% D42.9% L40.5% - Points Per Game - 0.93
McGhee W12.5% D29.2% L58.3% - Points Per Game - 0.67
Bassett W11.5% D30.8% L57.7% - Points Per Game - 0.65
Little W14.3% D21.4% L64.3% - Points Per Game - 0.64

PL Goals scored per game
Shakespeare - 1.62
Ranieri - 1.46
Puel - 1.40
Adams - 1.29
O'Neill - 1.26
Pearson - 1.21
McGhee - 1.08
Little - 1.00
Taylor - 0.96
Bassett - 0.73

PL Goals conceded per game
Ranieri - 1.25
O'Neill - 1.29
Puel - 1.44
Pearson - 1.45
Taylor - 1.48
Shakespeare - 1.57
Bassett - 1.62
Adams - 1.69
Little - 1.86
McGhee - 1.96

Win % in all competitions/leagues
Pearson - 48.4%
Ranieri - 44.4%
Eriksson - 43.6%
Little - 43.1%
Shakespeare - 42.3%
O'Neill - 40.1%
Allen - 40%
Worthington - 40%
Adams - 37.3%
Puel - 35.8%
Taylor - 35.2%
Lee - 35%
Megson - 33.3%
Kelly - 33.3%
Sousa - 33.3%
McGhee - 31.4%
Levein - 28.6%
Holloway - 28.1%
Burrows - 20%
Bassett - 12.5%

Loss % in all competitions/leagues
Allen - 20%
Megson - 22.2%
Pearson - 28%
Adams - 29.1%
Ranieri - 29.6%
O'Neill - 31.5%
Eriksson - 32.7%
Little - 33.5%
Shakespeare - 34.6%
Levein - 35.7%
Kelly - 36.5%
Burrows - 40%
McGhee - 41.2%
Puel - 41.5%
Holloway - 46.9%
Taylor - 48.1%
Sousa - 50%
Bassett - 50%
Lee - 55%
Worthington - 60%

Not sure what it shows, but I enjoyed putting it together more than going to Molineux yesterday.

*Excluding anyone who managed us for less than 5 games

 

[Skitzo]

saw this tweet show up elsewhere today

 

[Orifice]

According to Wikipedia, Jardim is the new Leicester City manager!

I just looked on there to see who he is and it seems...'Following a poor run of form and the sacking of Claude Puel, Jardim joined Premier League outfit Leicester City as Manager in January 2019.'

 

[Jeff]

According to Wikipedia, Jardim is the new Leicester City manager!

Not any more. I've just changed it.

 

[City Fan]

In terms of points, we’re closer to relegation than European qualification.

Has he gone yet?

 

[Dour]

In terms of points, we’re closer to relegation than European qualification.

Has he gone yet?

Seventh normally means European qualification. Are you sure you haven't been looking at the table upside down?

 

[Jeff]

eventh normally means European qualification.

Assuming the winners of the cups finish in the top 6.

We'll look right twats if we finish seventh and Newport win the FA cup.

 

[Dour]

Assuming the winners of the cups finish in the top 6.

We'll look right twats if we finish seventh and Newport win the FA cup.

That's got to be a 5000-1 punt. Get your money on now.