How long will Puel last?

[Dr The Singh]

[Jattdogg]

Shouldnt we ask his missus?

[peterborofox]

Can sort of see the flaws in which Southampton fans ultimately forced him out for 

 

Major concern for me is the subs. Constantly bizarre timings always too late...then the changes are also odd to say the least. One thing Claudio was great at in the title season... Subs were usually bang on and could be game changing. 

 

But Puel needs his own transfer window too first though to balance the squad. Our complete lack of reinforcements at right back and especially on the wing is really showing. 

 

[Nickfosse]

25 minutes ago, brisfox said:

You obviously have a much better view of the situation by not being there and watching the highlights on match of the day than somebody who actually goes to the games

For what it’s worth, I was at Anfield yesterday too, and I thought Puel’s analysis was spot on.  If we’d looked after the ball better and counter attacked more effectively we would have been fine. 

[Tuna]

I like Puel and hope things work out for him. To speculate on his future this early is just silly. I'm disappointed with the recent run, but look where we are now compared to when Shakey was in charge. Lets see how he gets on for the rest of the season, and what he does in the transfer window.

[Nickfosse]

4 managers in 12 months would be a nonsense, let’s just give the man a chance...and time please. 

[Manwell Pablo]

30 minutes ago, brisfox said:

61. Been watching City since 1963. Season ticket holder since 1973. I go to most away games. I call it as I see it. Liverpool had 2 goals disallowed  on Saturday. I was counting how.many seconds their players were alloqed before being challenged and it was about 6 seconds. We didnt press them enough. Disagree all you like but dont just base you opinions on 10 mins of match of the day.

 

I was there on Saturday as well there was 3,000 of us there pal don’t think you were the only one there. 

 

Do you not think their multi million pound front four would of given anyone problems. 

 

I agree he got certain things wrong but went in with a game plan to pick something up while keeping key players rested for Monday. 

 

I find it hard to go at the bloke myself. We were battling relegation when he arrived and I’m looking up at 7th as uppose  to looking down at 18th now.

Edited 1 January 2018 by Manwell Pablo

[gurru991]

Lets give the lad a transfer market & maybe a month or two before we run him out of town.

[jayfox26]

1 hour ago, brisfox said:

I was at Anfield on Saturday and thought we played the wrong tactics. Same against Watford. When Claudio was in charge, the game plan was obvious, press the opposition when they have the ball, force a mistake. We did that for the goal against Liverpool but then just sat back and waited for the onslaught. If that is how Puel is going to set up his teams then I will give him to the end of the season but no.longer. A blind man could see what was wrong on Saturday.

I was at the Liverpool game so maybe you will class my opinion  as being valid as you seem to have just dismissed peoples opinion who weren't at the game. A few things to consider are

 

1. Liverpool are a lot better than us.

2. Puel is totally trying to change the way we play for the better and given time and a few transfer windows to bring in his own players then I'm sure he'll do that.

3. After our starting 11 our squad really is pretty pathetic and Puel has had to try and use some of our weaker players due to injuries and the fact we have had so many games recently.

4. We had more possession than man u with only 10 men and I may be wrong but I've never known us to have more possession in a game than a top 6 side.

5. Yes some of our performances haven't been great recently but that is not just down to Claude, he can only do so much with the limited squad he has.

6. We haven't won in the league in 4 games but are still in 8th in the table. Remember that when Puel took over we were very close to the relegation places so this shows that he has done a pretty good job.

7. Going back to my point about playing is many games recently, you can see that this has affected many teams not just us. United haven't won in ages, Arsenal only drew with WBA city very nearly lost to palace, Everton lost at Bournemouth after being on a good run. 

 

I personally feel that questioning how long we will keep our current manager,  who has moved us from 17th when he took over, to 8th and has tried to change out style of play for the better, with a very limited squad, is very premature. I understand frustrations when we lose but people calling for Puel to go and questioning how long he'll be here need to manage their expectations of our club a lot better!

[brisfox]

14 minutes ago, Manwell Pablo said:

 

I was there on Saturday as well there was 3,000 of us there pal don’t think you were the only one there. 

 

Do you not think their multi million pound front four would of given anyone problems. 

 

I agree he got certain things wrong but went in with a game plan to pick something up while keeping key players rested for Monday. 

 

I find it hard to go at the bloke myself. We were battling relegation when he arrived and I’m looking up at 7th as uppose  to looking down at 18th now.

If you were there then surely you would agree that we didn't put Liverpool under any pressure except for the first 5 and the last 10 minutes. What I am questioning is that Puel was happy to let Liverpool have easy possession rather than putting them under pressure. Yes, Liverpool have grear players but I just didn't think we worked hard enough. You may have a different opinion.

[Guest]

I was about to start a thread to say how calm I feel about our future right now. We're going on the right direction style wise despite the manager not having signed a player.

 

Recent form is a blip but once he gets what he wants from the players and a few of his own signings I'm looking forward to next year.

Edited 1 January 2018 by Guest

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, brisfox said:

If you were there then surely you would agree that we didn't put Liverpool under any pressure except for the first 5 and the last 10 minutes. What I am questioning is that Puel was happy to let Liverpool have easy possession rather than putting them under pressure. Yes, Liverpool have grear players but I just didn't think we worked hard enough. You may have a different opinion.

I wasn't there either but have a theory. Liverpool's strength is breaking forward quickly with their front four. Pressing allows them to do that. Sitting back and not pressing removes the space.

[Guest Kopfkino]

FT never ceases to amaze. 3 weeks ago people are talking about challenging top 4. A couple of games later we're wondering how til we give the manager the chop

[Harry - LCFC]

3-5 years.

[Webbo]

Tbh I think he'll last the season, don't think hell be here this time next year. He has zero charisma, and were not doing great. I want us to succeed and hope he proves me wrong but I doubt it.

[Larry_LCFC]

We need to stop changing managers if we ever want to have stability.

That said, some of his decisions have been absurd thus far. Needs to wake up and smell Bernie's armpits, that's for sure.

[m4DD0gg]

5 hours ago, peterborofox said:

Can sort of see the flaws in which Southampton fans ultimately forced him out for 

 

Major concern for me is the subs. Constantly bizarre timings always too late...then the changes are also odd to say the least. One thing Claudio was great at in the title season... Subs were usually bang on and could be game changing. 

 

But Puel needs his own transfer window too first though to balance the squad. Our complete lack of reinforcements at right back and especially on the wing is really showing. 

 

It's not his transfer window.

[Foxxed]

8 minutes ago, m4DD0gg said:

It's not his transfer window.

He didn't scout the signings months in advance but he must have some say at least. The week he arrived he must have had at least some input. It's not completely his but he's not a complete stranger.

[somebum]

6 hours ago, foxfanazer said:

Going to the game doesn’t make you any less of an idiot. I’ve had 10 years of season tickets and have never spouted the sort of drivel you do

Nice ad hominem mate

[UPinCarolina]

Leave my Pa alone.

[lcfc sheff]

As long as we finish top 10 (8th+ preferably) let him keep his job and build the team, I like what he  done so far and think with more time he could build something special here 

[Colourmy]

5 hours ago, Webbo said:

Tbh I think he'll last the season, don't think hell be here this time next year. He has zero charisma, and were not doing great. I want us to succeed and hope he proves me wrong but I doubt it.

What would you do when you have N’didi and Iborra as the only midfielders of note, Vardy and Mahrez, the only strikers of note after 8 games in a month and against probably the most feared forward line at home after Man City? 

Please tell me what Claude has done so wrong that everyone else wouldn’t have done?

[Colourmy]

Questioning how long Puel will last at this juncture shows immaturity in my opinion. Every football manager has a period where form dips or expectations aren’t met. Imagine if the Man City board had been so reactionary last year and booted Pep. 

Claude has years of experience under his belt and that is exactly what Leicester need at this stage. 

He got the wins needed to move away from trouble and has since tried to see what he’s got in terms of a squad. 

He has a big job on his hands undoing some of the malpractice others have committed  before him whilst adhering to employment laws- ( read Ulloa getting a nice little last paying 3 year contract- borderline fraud if you ask me. Would love to know how much Leo paid into Craig’s bank for that little gem! )

If he’s given time and gets a solid, tight knit squad, we’ll be fine. 

The 2015/2016 season has created a monster amongst fans and someone with Puel’s knowledge and experience is needed to keep things ‘real’ .

 

Edited 1 January 2018 by Colourmy
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[Buce]

9 hours ago, Permafrost said:

What's self entitled mean?

 

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Self Entitlement

 

 

7 hours ago, Webbo said:

Tbh I think he'll last the season, don't think hell be here this time next year. He has zero charisma, and were not doing great. I want us to succeed and hope he proves me wrong but I doubt it.

 

Not sure how charisma is relevant.  

Edited 1 January 2018 by Buce

[davieG]

Playing a high pressure game takes a lot of energy and stamina when you've got so many games in quick succession with a limited squad then it seems entirely sensible to manage the tactics and substitutions to allow for that.

Liverpool also play a high pressure game and have players that more capable of keeping possession so are more likely to keep us pinned back and be on top of the  game.