Greg2607 Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: Rudkin was instrumental in getting Rodgers onboard, and had identified him a long time before he came here. It was rumoured he had been sounded out as early as the summer before he joined, but that he wanted to have one more season with Celtic first to get the 10 in a row. Obviously Puel stank the place out and Top forced his hand, being prepared to pay more to get the man Rudkin had identified in early. So there probably is a lot of respect and even friendship between the two. Rodgers had been spotted looking at potential houses in the area around Christmas time 2017. At the moment it does feel very Puel-esque, though the players are 100% still playing for Rodgers. Problem is they might need a new manager to give them a kick up the arse that is needed. Rodgers 21/22 Performance is worse than 18/19 Puel (Puel's stats below, rodgers is further up the page before) so if it feels a bit Puel. It's because it is, although, under arguably, much more difficult circumstances (whether of his own making or not) Season Matches Wins Draws Losses PPG Win % 18/19 27 9 5 13 1.19 33.33 17/18 29 10 8 11 1.31 34.48 Edited 21 February 2022 by Greg2607 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 16 hours ago, bennytwohats said: That’s an interesting take on it. I’d say it’s more a case that it gives a bit of perspective when people are claiming the grass would be greener with Rodgers gone. ...I do not know who made the comment about Mark Hughes coming in but it certainly was not someone up to date with current football!!! Look at what other clubs has brought in and the success that they have brought so far to teams. There are better managers out there who are so much more superior to Mark Hughes that I would place the state as sarcasm as opposed to having any realistic substance. Frankly the comment is embarrassing, once again an attempt to ridicule our club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dannythefox Posted 21 February 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 21 February 2022 This is Leicester it’s just another part of the story. People have short memory’s we’ve had a rough 18months in general due to 6 players being out every week. I’m just putting this season to one side and looking forward to next season and bringing in some new faces. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl the Llama Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 4 hours ago, Cadno'r Cymoedd said: People are entitled Yes that does seem to be the problem these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian__marshall Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 What concerns me with all of this is that assuming he miraculously turns this situation around he'll show Top and the board absolutely no loyalty whatsoever when the next big 6 club comes knocking on the door. I very much doubt any loyalty shown by the club now will be reciprocated downstream. As such I really don't see the point in persisting with him given current form. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hankey Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 So-called "loyalty" means very little in a hire and fire industry known as football management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxxed Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 17 hours ago, coolhandfox said: None of Norwich, Watford or Burnley are getting 40 points We'll be keeping good company! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudulike Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 2 hours ago, Ric Flair said: Not thinking it's that bad when our defensive stats are worse than any team since these stats were done including shocking teams like Villa in 2015/16, Norwich etc is deeply perturbing. We've conceded 65 goals already this season and are on course for conceding around 100 which is just beyond words. I always assumed people can only take so much in life before they snap but if there's one thing that the pandemic has taught me is that certain people will toe the party line whatever, it reminds me of the toad theory. You put a toad in a pan of boiling water and it will go berserk and jump out seething. However, you put a toad in a pan of cold water and gently bring it to the boil and it'll happily sit in it until it boils to death. Weren't Swindon the only club to concede 100 goals in a Premier League season? That is one helluva embarrassing record to hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 I don't believe it is a vote of confidence, always felt if he had the backing of the players he'd stay with the credit in the bank. All about results now, has to get us winning by hook or by crook. The club do seem set on this idea of Rodgers being a long term man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ealingfox Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 11 minutes ago, ian__marshall said: What concerns me with all of this is that assuming he miraculously turns this situation around he'll show Top and the board absolutely no loyalty whatsoever when the next big 6 club comes knocking on the door. I very much doubt any loyalty shown by the club now will be reciprocated downstream. As such I really don't see the point in persisting with him given current form. Absolutely no chance he gets a big 6 job straight after this one now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Greg2607 Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 7 minutes ago, BakerLCFC said: Points towards defensive injuries crucifying us doesn't it. we are scoring not far off the same per match..... worryingly though.... GPG conceded has been consistently creeping up before the floodgates have opened... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 10 minutes ago, BakerLCFC said: Clean sheet % is better than when he first joined… improvements 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebfromgrebland Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 10 minutes ago, BakerLCFC said: Those first 3 columns are the best I've ever seen us play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2607 Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 5 minutes ago, Grebfromgrebland said: Those first 3 columns are the best I've ever seen us play plus in fairness, we've lost 2 less games in 21/22 than we did in 20/21 and 19/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxes_rule1978 Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Greg2607 said: plus in fairness, we've lost 2 less games in 21/22 than we did in 20/21 and 19/20 So if we win 14 of the next 15 games it will be our best season (under Rodgers)… come on! Edited 21 February 2022 by foxes_rule1978 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2607 Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 Just now, foxes_rule1978 said: So if we win 14 of the next 15 games it will be our best season… come on! optimistic bus here we come!!! where is @Foxhateram when you need him! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristianity77 Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 27 minutes ago, BakerLCFC said: And to think in the 19/20 season we had played 16 won 12 drawn 2 lost 2 at the start. That's a sickening slump. Imagine going 12-2-2 for 16 games Then 6-6-10 for the remaining 22. Jesus christ. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2607 Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 4 minutes ago, kristianity77 said: And to think in the 19/20 season we had played 16 won 12 drawn 2 lost 2 at the start. That's a sickening slump. Imagine going 12-2-2 for 16 games Then 6-6-10 for the remaining 22. Jesus christ. i'm sure people will find a way to justify it. injuries / too many breaks etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Fannieri Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 I still reckon he will leave, maybe both parties are hoping for an amicable parting of the ways, Rodgers is ambitious and cannot afford a sacking at this stage in his career as it will set back any hope he has to take on an elite club. It is also in the clubs interests to have a decent finish to the season in the hope a club come in and pay his release clause and we have no pay out so all happy. This leak to the press could be a clever piece of PR by the club to protect his reputation. Similar to how Pearson was manoeuvred out to join Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 1 hour ago, Dahnsouff said: For me, the injury excuse is only valid for as long as the effects of the condensed seasons existed plus a little extra. That is well and truly over after this seasons conclusion, and if its continues into next season without a reasonable explanation then he should absolutely go on those grounds alone. It happens next season as well with the Qatar World Cup in the middle of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 2 hours ago, Leicester_Loyal said: Ask the same Celtic fans about their European performances and their injuries. Not saying he didn’t do a great job there because he did, but the League and Cup wins in Scotland were when they had the easiest opponents (not saying it isnt hard to do though). Most were gutted he left because they wanted him to bring home the 10. But they're still terrible in Europe. They've been dumped out of three European competitions. this year alone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadno'r Cymoedd Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 1 hour ago, Carl the Llama said: Yes that does seem to be the problem these days. Feeling smug with your little trick? 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnsouff Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 2 minutes ago, Cardiff_Fox said: It happens next season as well with the Qatar World Cup in the middle of it Yes, but that is a known and planned well in advance, so it should be possible to mitigate most of the impact. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy Posted 21 February 2022 Share Posted 21 February 2022 3 hours ago, Ric Flair said: Not thinking it's that bad when our defensive stats are worse than any team since these stats were done including shocking teams like Villa in 2015/16, Norwich etc is deeply perturbing. We've conceded 65 goals already this season and are on course for conceding around 100 which is just beyond words. I always assumed people can only take so much in life before they snap but if there's one thing that the pandemic has taught me is that certain people will toe the party line whatever, it reminds me of the toad theory. You put a toad in a pan of boiling water and it will go berserk and jump out seething. However, you put a toad in a pan of cold water and gently bring it to the boil and it'll happily sit in it until it boils to death. The trouble is, this toad doesn't see anywhere better to jump to. If someone can come up with a plan and a successor that is better than giving Rodgers a fresh start with a fit squad next year, I might be on board. All I hear is a clamour to sack him with no thought beyond that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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