David Hankey Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 1 hour ago, Corky said: So we have to agree with the owners about everything? The owners have their view; fans have their own view. Well, you will no doubt agree, we not only have the best owners in the league but the best this Club has ever had and possibly in the world. I for one accept their position on Brendan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim5000 Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 41 minutes ago, jmono84 said: I’ve felt this too. Let him get past his third season syndrome and things might fall back in place. I still think he’s the man for us and excited about the squad he wants to build. We need some new players tho, that’s for certain. This bunch are still a bit too soft for my liking. The only problem is, our recruitment has turned shambolic. Where previously we were an example of how to buy smartly, and sell well, the last couple of windows have been dreadful. Discussing with the in-laws yesterday, Chelsea fans, and they are all ‘you’d be mad to sack Rodgers, your little Leicester, your not supposed to be top 4 or 5, you should be happy with what you’ve got’ Completely refused to listen to points about the 18 months of poor performances, the regular capitulations from winning positions, or Rodgers recruitment. The FA Cup was won by a team Puel recruiter with a few left over from Ranieri and Pearson. When Rodgers does leave, his signings will be the first ones out the door by the new manager as they are in the main, crap. Imagine giving Brendan £100m with his record at bringing in players 🤣🤦♂️🤣🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, jim5000 said: The only problem is, our recruitment has turned shambolic. Where previously we were an example of how to buy smartly, and sell well, the last couple of windows have been dreadful. Discussing with the in-laws yesterday, Chelsea fans, and they are all ‘you’d be mad to sack Rodgers, your little Leicester, your not supposed to be top 4 or 5, you should be happy with what you’ve got’ Completely refused to listen to points about the 18 months of poor performances, the regular capitulations from winning positions, or Rodgers recruitment. The FA Cup was won by a team Puel recruiter with a few left over from Ranieri and Pearson. When Rodgers does leave, his signings will be the first ones out the door by the new manager as they are in the main, crap. Imagine giving Brendan £100m with his record at bringing in players 🤣🤦♂️🤣🤣 He won’t have carte blanche, Rob Tanner said as much, lessons have been learned. Edited 20 February 2022 by Dahnsouff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 Weren't James Justin and Fofana signed by Rodgers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Lcfc Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Webbo said: Weren't James Justin and Fofana signed by Rodgers? They were signed during his tenure, yes. I am aware that I have used his poor signings to support my point but I’m quite reluctant to attribute Justin, Fofana and Daka to Rodgers. This is not because I am trying to fuel my agenda but more because his transfer policy has become very apparent in the past year or so. Edited 20 February 2022 by Matt_Lcfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 2 minutes ago, Matt_Lcfc said: They were signed during his tenure, yes. I am aware that I have used his poor signings to support my point but I’m quite reluctant to attribute Justin. Fofana and Daka to Rodgers. This is not because I am trying to fuel my agenda but more because his transfer policy has become very apparent in the past year or so. Rodgers was looking at JJ when he was at Celtic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkisnorbo Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 3 hours ago, David Hankey said: What I find absolutely amazing in all this Brendan in/out hypothetical nonsense is the fact that all those who want him gone are at complete odds with what our magnificent owners want. It will be their decision at the end of the day that counts. Are we really saying that all the love and affection we have for the owners count for nought simply because the manager they chose is still here? I know this might be difficult for some of you to come to terms with but the owners are not some moral/football deity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKLFox Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, jim5000 said: Discussing with the in-laws yesterday, Chelsea fans, and they are all ‘you’d be mad to sack Rodgers, your little Leicester, your not supposed to be top 4 or 5, you should be happy with what you’ve got’ Completely refused to listen to points about the 18 months of poor performances, the regular capitulations from winning positions, or Rodgers recruitment. I keep seeing this 18mths of poor performances comments so that would include the whole of 2020/21 season and tail end of 19/20 but where did we finish in the league those seasons? Man give me those poor performances again please. I swear the drop from 4th to 5th on virtually the last game in both seasons have warped the memories & any rationale thinking of many posters, you don’t occupy a top 4 space the longest out of any team in the league for 2 solid seasons by playing poorly for 18 consecutive months. Edited 20 February 2022 by BKLFox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 4 minutes ago, Matt_Lcfc said: They were signed during his tenure, yes. I am aware that I have used his poor signings to support my point but I’m quite reluctant to attribute Justin, Fofana and Daka to Rodgers. This is not because I am trying to fuel my agenda but more because his transfer policy has become very apparent in the past year or so. So bad signings Rodgers, good signing, must be someone else? Kinda looks like you're trying to fuel an agenda. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Lcfc Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 16 minutes ago, Webbo said: So bad signings Rodgers, good signing, must be someone else? Kinda looks like you're trying to fuel an agenda. Signings like Fofana and Justin are perfect examples of the recruitment model. On the flip side, Bertrand and Vestergaard completely ignore this, I am so certain that we would have not made those two signings a year or two ago. Rodgers deserves to take the blame, especially if he ignored the recruitment team (which has been documented). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 1 minute ago, Matt_Lcfc said: Signings like Fofana and Justin are perfect examples of the recruitment model. On the flip side, Bertrand and Vestergaard completely ignore this, I am so certain that we would have not made those two signings a year or two ago. Rodgers deserves to take the blame, especially if he ignored the recruitment team (which has been documented). Benkovic wasn't signed by Rodgers and he turned out to be a bad buy, is that an example of our recruitment model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Sionnach Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 3 minutes ago, Webbo said: Benkovic wasn't signed by Rodgers and he turned out to be a bad buy, is that an example of our recruitment model? Neither were Ilner, Silva, Slimani, Musa, Diabate, Ghezzal etc.etc. Iborra was class but didn't do it for us. We ain't as good as some would like to believe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Webbo Posted 20 February 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 20 February 2022 2 minutes ago, An Sionnach said: Neither were Ilner, Silva, Slimani, Musa, Diabate, Ghezzal etc.etc. Iborra was class but didn't do it for us. We ain't as good as some would like to believe. It's seems like, just as other clubs, some signing come off and some don't? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Lcfc Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Webbo said: Benkovic wasn't signed by Rodgers and he turned out to be a bad buy, is that an example of our recruitment model? The Benkovic signing made sense though. He was a young, upcoming defender who by the way, many on here were excited about. He really isn’t comparable to Vestergaard / Bertrand. Look at the signings that Rodgers made at Celtic and Liverpool. Given a rebuild is probably imminent, take that in mind and ask yourself if you really want Rodgers to be in charge. Edited 20 February 2022 by Matt_Lcfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 20 February 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 20 February 2022 If Rodgers has decided to go against the recruitment model, with the support of his cronie Lee Congerton then why is it so difficult for some to think he would ignore the warnings from the sports science and physio staff regarding the condition of his players? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Matt_Lcfc said: The Benkovic signing made sense though. He was a young, upcoming defender who by the way, many on here were excited about. He really isn’t comparable to Vestergaard / Bertrand. Look at the signings that Rodgers made at Celtic and Liverpool. Given a rebuild is t probably imminent, take that in mind and ask if you really want Rodgers to be in charge. Your argument is so obviously biased it's ridiculous. You're trying to shoehorn in facts to fit your theory and ignoring anything that doesn't suit your agenda. There are many valid reasons to criticise Rodgers, yours isn't one of them. Edited 20 February 2022 by Webbo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hankey Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 41 minutes ago, kingkisnorbo said: I know this might be difficult for some of you to come to terms with but the owners are not some moral/football deity. It seems what I have written before might be difficult for some to accept. I haven't said they have a divine right over footballing matters but, surely, we must be glad and grateful that their are the owners of Leicester City Football Club. When you look at the state of other Clubs and their owners many fall very short of the standards set by our owners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Away Move Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 I watched 'The Founder' last night. Michael Keaton looks disturbingly similar to Rodgers in it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblcfc84 Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 1 minute ago, An Away Move said: I watched 'The Founder' last night. Michael Keaton looks disturbingly similar to Rodgers in it! Apparently Keaton was delighted to be in it, said it was a privilege to work with such great actors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majaco Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 Recruitment can be hit and miss. Justin and Fofana are obviously good signings. So is Daka. But there are few Rodgers names on the team sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 1 hour ago, David Hankey said: Well, you will no doubt agree, we not only have the best owners in the league but the best this Club has ever had and possibly in the world. I for one accept their position on Brendan. Even if that's true, they've still made decisions/ had opinions I don't agree with. I didn't believe the decision to sack Pearson at the time was the right one, for example. Whatever they decide to do is their prerogative but I'm not going to say every decision is correct or wonderful if I don't agree with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanSP Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 21 minutes ago, Matt_Lcfc said: Look at the signings that Rodgers made at Celtic and Liverpool Okay! I'll do Liverpool as they're more reputable and documented than Celtic. Turns out it's actually quite similar. Some good. Some bad. Liverpool Good: Firmino, Milner, Coutinho (!!!), Gomez, Sturridge, Reina, Lallana, Emre Can Liverpool Bad: Balotelli, Origi, Lovren, Sakho, Joe Cole, Moses, Lambert, Clyne, Aspas, Ings, Benteke. Just like any manager, they'll make some great signings that work out well. But added to that, they'll make some signings that really don't work out. To attribute good signings to a 'recruitment model' and bad signings purely down to Rodgers is just quite petty and ignorant, really. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkisnorbo Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 17 minutes ago, David Hankey said: It seems what I have written before might be difficult for some to accept. I haven't said they have a divine right over footballing matters but, surely, we must be glad and grateful that their are the owners of Leicester City Football Club. When you look at the state of other Clubs and their owners many fall very short of the standards set by our owners. The two things are completely separate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 1 minute ago, kingkisnorbo said: The two things are completely separate. Not wholly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkisnorbo Posted 20 February 2022 Share Posted 20 February 2022 Just now, Dahnsouff said: Not wholly How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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