Cropwellfox Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 My expected highlights - no players are close to leaving - Barnes not ready yet - Dan Amartey is a capable left sided CB - look at wolves have done with nunes, we aren’t at that level - You can see we need reinforcements but I’ve not been able to do that - set piece coach still not with us - Wes has been training well as has Youri - not down to me whether players are still here. I’ll work with what I’ve got (in grudging tone) - not a must win game we will show our quality over the season 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbury Fox Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 1 hour ago, Ric Flair said: How bads the presser going to be then? • Barnes back in training but had a flare up and out for 3 months • Set piece coach has accepted another job due to the delays • Soumare deal fallen through • Vestergaard rejected another club • Perez failed a medical for glandular fever at Villareal after we'd accepted a straight swap for Samuel Chukwueze and both deals are off • Fofana has said he'll score an own goal every time we make him play until we sell him • The board have told Rodgers that transfers are bad for the planet and that we won't ever be making one again. We'll operate the club until our last player has left or snuffed it and then send the fans dog shit in the post and fold the club • Confident of showing our identity on Saturday and getting 3 points The way that things have been going for the past year, I wouldn't be at all surprised if this is what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanefox Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 1 hour ago, Rigga said: Nearly 3 weeks since Barnes injury.. no real news other than it’s not settled down… which means no doubt that an op will be needed that puts him out for a few months.. He’s been training all week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FoxesWalk Posted 18 August 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 18 August 2022 A bat flew into my bedroom through a window last night, sent the wife running out screaming. Bat then proceeded to shit on the carpet and I’m not 100% sure if he flew back out the window or is still hiding somewhere in there. And I expect that to be less of a shitshow than this game… 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamble92 Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 8 minutes ago, FoxesWalk said: A bat flew into my bedroom through a window last night, sent the wife running out screaming. Bat then proceeded to shit on the carpet and I’m not 100% sure if he flew back out the window or is still hiding somewhere in there. And I expect that to be less of a shitshow than this game… Your wife sounds batshit crazy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennyFox55 Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 4 minutes ago, pmcla26 said: How did this get 3 laughing reacts... Seriously, there are some people who think Amartey was decent last season or is good enough for us? FML. I think he was relatively solid for decent stretches of last season, although quite limited on the ball etc. However he’s a complete liability when he’s played as LCB and shouldn’t be anywhere near the first eleven in that position. He can fill in at RCB when needed but clearly isn’t the calibre of player we want as first choice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrefelderFox666 Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 51 minutes ago, FoxesWalk said: A bat flew into my bedroom through a window last night, sent the wife running out screaming. Bat then proceeded to shit on the carpet and I’m not 100% sure if he flew back out the window or is still hiding somewhere in there. And I expect that to be less of a shitshow than this game… Get Ozzy in, he'll sort your bat problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filbertway Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 59 minutes ago, pmcla26 said: How did this get 3 laughing reacts... Seriously, there are some people who think Amartey was decent last season or is good enough for us? FML. Probably just Col on his burner accounts that allow him to express his true love of big Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadt Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 Rodgers on Wes: "It's great to see him in training, you know he has that [experience] in abundance and he brings us that physicality that you need to compete at this level. He's not match fit yet but his experience as a Premier League winning captain is amazing, it's an asset to everybody here. To bring him in as an addition is exactly what we need." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVFox Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 Praying we play a diamond. Can think of a few times it’s really worked for us, but struggling to think when it hasn’t! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 @moore_94 where's me bloody summary at? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 4 minutes ago, pmcla26 said: Wait so Morgan is back training? Fairchild ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post moore_94 Posted 18 August 2022 Popular Post Share Posted 18 August 2022 (edited) Brendan Rodgers Pre-Match Press Conference vs Southampton Bids for Fofana? “There’s nothing new from when we last spoke.” Fofana told you he wants to leave? “We’ve spoken numbers of times about the situation. We’ve had private conversations. Our communication is normal.” Tricky for him? “It’s a challenge for any player, when the window is open and there is lots of noise, especially for a young player. That’s why we’re here, to help him and educate him and let him deal with all of these rumours. The focus is on the weekend." Difficult for a manager? “There’s no denying it. It’s always a tricky period. Your season is starting, you’re trying to get focused, and you spend your summer creating this powerful collective unit, and then there is lots of speculation. These are young guys and it’s the first time they have experienced this for some of them. There can be disruption. The idea is to keep the group focused. The minute the window ends, it all ends.” Will Fofana still be here after the window closes? “I don’t think so far ahead. The idea is that he is very much a Leicester player. He’s not for sale. Unless anything changes, I would expect him to be here." Any fringe players close to leaving? “Nothing on that as far as I’m aware.” Barnes? “Harvey Barnes is back in training so that’s really good for us. He’s looked excellent, he’s looked fit. He had a really good pre-season. He should be available.” What did you mean by lack of experience? “We’ve got numbers of players, you can talk about James Justin, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, they’re not overly experienced. That’s what I was referring to.” Last summer's window a success? “What we’ve looked at, the players who came in, Jannik was coming in as a cover player for us. Jannik was very clear on his role. We still had Evans and Cags and Daniel Amartey. He was coming in as fourth-choice centre-half. Ryan was coming in as an experienced player like Christian Fuchs. Soumare was a player who came in and he was going to be a hybrid between Wilf or Youri, meaning he could play when they were not. Patson has had more game-time. It’s a fair question, but I think it’s a fair answer to say they were coming in as cover players.” Last summer affect this summer? “It’s from before. It’s not just last summer. It’s a combination of a number of years. It’s unfair to isolate those players and say it’s just those players.” Vice captain? "Marc Albrighton was the choice from the coaches, the fellow players. It was unanimous really. He's a model professional. They set a standard every day, Jonny and Marc, the level of how they commit themselves to their work. It's a comfort to other players that they are there to support them." No incomings? “Not at the moment. The work has been with the players who are here.” Frustrating no arrivals? “It’s one where I’ve said before. Every manager wants to strengthen. My experience tells me you have to concentrate on what you have, a wonderful group that want to get better. If we get some luck with no injuries, then we can still have a really good season.” Barnes importance? “It’s always important for how we play. We’ve always tried to be flexible and have that adaptability. We are limited with wide players, so we had to adjust when he was out.” Post-Arsenal assessment? “It was the same as after the last game. It was a mixed bag, with some good moments in the game. The timing of the goals hurt us. Arsenal deserved to win but we could have made them more nervous than we did. We have to manage the game better.” Need to be more cute? “It’s managing the ball. The last goal, we have given the ball away. It’s a constant message. We don’t always have to put the ball at risk. It’s about having game experience. That’s something we can do better." Maddison? “He’s continued on from where he was at the end of last season. He looks strong and dynamic. He’s created a goal and scored a goal already. He plays with personality and charisma. He can play at the very highest level and thankfully he’s at that level.” This weekend? “I want to see us playing with intensity that has defined us. When we have been very good, that’s our game. If we can play to that level, we have shown we can get good results consistently.” Southampton? “It’s always a difficult game against Southampton. They’ve made signings so have a freshness in the squad. They showed their spirit last week. The onus is on. We played 60 minutes of our last home game to a good level. Two weeks on, we want to show that improvement.” Conceding after scoring? “It can happen. Especially after you score, that’s the most vulnerable time in a game. We’ve done it the other way. We did it at Leeds. It’s difficult when you’ve got yourself just back into the game. It’s mistakes at times. It’s something you want to learn and can learn, but sometimes it’s part of the game. The idea is to show we have learned." When were you told change in financial situation? “The communication has always been very good between myself and the board. When I spoke in February, it was clear we wanted to improve the squad. Towards the end of the season, it was clear there were going to be issues around that. When I came back for pre-season, it was clear then that it would be a challenge for us. The communication is open. Back then, I did not envisage we would be in the position we’re in. The game is changing all the time. Over the course of the summer, I was speaking with players we wanted to sign. We were clear on positions to improve. I spent my summer trying to convince them to come.” What's the situation? “I don’t know the finances of the club. I run the football department. If they say we can’t sign a player, I trust the club.” Barnes can start? “We’ll decide if he can be in from the start. He’s looked good in training. He may be available to start. It might not be 90 minutes. We’ll assess that tomorrow.” 4-3-3? “It certainly opens up that possibility if there is a winger that gives you that speed in the game.” Fofana mentally fine? “He’s fine. As you can imagine, with the spotlight on you and the talk around what you can earn at another club, it’s a challenge. He’s been brilliant since he arrived here. The club have really stuck by him while he was injured. He’s shown he’s a top young talent. He knows this is an important step for his career." Not pick a player who is not in right headspace? “We are not a team, if the players are not committed to the club, if they are not in the right mindset, that won’t help us. We have to make sure everyone is focused.” Why Albrighton as VC? "He's absolutely brilliant. I've had a few of those players here now. They are really important figures for us. When he plays, he gives everything to the cause. He wants to play. I can't speak highly enough of him. He has the total respect of his team-mates." Edited 18 August 2022 by moore_94 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 14 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: @moore_94 where's me bloody summary at? There you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Shire Fox Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 4 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Brendan Rodgers Pre-Match Press Conference vs Southampton Bids for Fofana? “There’s nothing new from when we last spoke.” Fofana told you he wants to leave? “We’ve spoken numbers of times about the situation. We’ve had private conversations. Our communication is normal.” Tricky for him? “It’s a challenge for any player, when the window is open and there is lots of noise, especially for a young player. That’s why we’re here, to help him and educate him and let him deal with all of these rumours. The focus is on the weekend." Difficult for a manager? “There’s no denying it. It’s always a tricky period. Your season is starting, you’re trying to get focused, and you spend your summer creating this powerful collective unit, and then there is lots of speculation. These are young guys and it’s the first time they have experienced this for some of them. There can be disruption. The idea is to keep the group focused. The minute the window ends, it all ends.” Will Fofana still be here after the window closes? “I don’t think so far ahead. The idea is that he is very much a Leicester player. He’s not for sale. Unless anything changes, I would expect him to be here." Any fringe players close to leaving? “Nothing on that as far as I’m aware.” Barnes? “Harvey Barnes is back in training so that’s really good for us. He’s looked excellent, he’s looked fit. He had a really good pre-season. He should be available.” What did you mean by lack of experience? “We’ve got numbers of players, you can talk about James Justin, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, they’re not overly experienced. That’s what I was referring to.” Last summer's window a success? “What we’ve looked at, the players who came in, Jannik was coming in as a cover player for us. Jannik was very clear on his role. We still had Evans and Cags and Daniel Amartey. He was coming in as fourth-choice centre-half. Ryan was coming in as an experienced player like Christian Fuchs. Soumare was a player who came in and he was going to be a hybrid between Wilf or Youri, meaning he could play when they were not. Patson has had more game-time. It’s a fair question, but I think it’s a fair answer to say they were coming in as cover players.” Last summer affect this summer? “It’s from before. It’s not just last summer. It’s a combination of a number of years. It’s unfair to isolate those players and say it’s just those players.” Vice captain? "Marc Albrighton was the choice from the coaches, the fellow players. It was unanimous really. He's a model professional. They set a standard every day, Jonny and Marc, the level of how they commit themselves to their work. It's a comfort to other players that they are there to support them." 80k a week cover player? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 Good to see him answer the lack of experience remark, even though KDH has shown consistency and a level of performance far superior to the majority of this squad for a long while now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 1 minute ago, South Shire Fox said: 80k a week cover player? Just shows the level of mismanagement from the board, manager and staff. Drain the swamp. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 Albrighton vice-captain? ok so who will actually captain the side if Evans is out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Shire Fox Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 Just now, Jimmy said: Albrighton vice-captain? ok so who will actually captain the side if Evans is out? Vardy i imagine? The guy who should of actually been the vice captain? 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st albans fox Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 4 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Brendan Rodgers Pre-Match Press Conference vs Southampton Will Fofana still be here after the window closes? “I don’t think so far ahead. The idea is that he is very much a Leicester player (This weekend). He’s not for sale ish. Unless anything changes, I would expect him to be here leave." Corrected! and in three weeks he’s gone from ‘not for sale - end of’ to it just being an idea that he’s our player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFox99 Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 Just now, South Shire Fox said: Vardy i imagine? The guy who should of actually been the vice captain? 😂 Not everyone who's been at a club for a long time has leadership qualities There's a reason the armband got passed to Ricardo and Youri over Vardy at times last season and in pre-season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFS Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 That presser is a car crash. Sorry. Calling out KDH and JJ as inexperienced. Great. Wonder how they feel hearing that. Spending multi-millions on wages and transfer fees for ‘cover players’. Wonder how Liverpool touted Patson Daka feels being described as that. As for Marc being VC, love the guy and he’s a legend but **** me he won’t play? Both our Captain and VC likely won’t even be here next year. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 5 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Just shows the level of mismanagement from the board, manager and staff. Drain the swamp. Laughable, surely there was a championship defender we could have signed for less money all round who would have been better as a "cover player"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, KFS said: That presser is a car crash. Sorry. Spending multi-millions on wages and transfer fees for ‘cover players’. Wonder how Liverpool touted Patson Daka feels being described as that. As for Marc being VC, love the guy and he’s a legend but **** me he won’t play? Both our Captain and VC likely won’t even be here next year. Rodgers was very public last summer about Daka and Soumare being no more than cover players initially when they came in Players and Staff chose him as VC, not Rodgers, Evans is in talks for an extension as well Edited 18 August 2022 by moore_94 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cincinnati Fox Posted 18 August 2022 Share Posted 18 August 2022 9 minutes ago, South Shire Fox said: 80k a week cover player? Arse covering again! Answer to justify what has played out. Man is a charlatan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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