Dean Smith New Interim Manager - Official

[iancognito]

You can sense the buzz the new set up has created. There's as much riding on the remaining games for the coaches as for the team. Terry wants to get into management, probably feels like he should have had the same sort of chances as Lampard & Gerrard have had and this sort of Escape act will get him noticed at a top level. For Smith and Shakespeare a successful spell would surely lead to a permanent job offer and that's the difference between them scrabbling around for jobs in the Championship & league One & managing at the top table for a few more seasons.

 

You never got the feeling with Rodgers that he was committed to staying in the job. Winning ugly or changing his style to recognise the position we were in. Just paint-by-numbers management.

[HybridFox]

To infinity and beyond 

[weller54]

1 hour ago, Mickyblueeyes said:

I always remember an interview with Shakey in the season before we won the league - I think it was Radio Leicester but can’t remember now. The year we lost to Watford. It was also the year Vards was rubbish. 
 

The reporter (probably Stringer) touched on Vardy’s first year and whether the club will be looking to get him loan move. Shakey’s response was (with hindsight) actually perfect. Said he’s progressed how we expected. He’s got a big summer in front of him and lot of extra drills we’ve devised for him but me and Nigel have told him he can be a threat in any league and emphasised any league - obviously meaning the PL. I remember listening at the time and thinking wishful thinking mate, he’ll be league one soon. 
 

The point is, as a coach, compared to coaching supremo Brendan Rodgers, Shakey oversaw significant developments in so many players. Drinkwater, Vardy, Morgan, De Laet, Simpson, Chilwell, James, Mahrez (just some I can remember.
 

Compare that to King of Coaching Brendan, Maddison, maybe Barnes, Kel ? 

My point is yes he knows the club but for me, it’s so good to have him back because genuinely an exceptional coach who many players enjoy working with. 

Plus the fact the little midget could only dream about being able to get a full size football under each arm!!

[Vazman]

2 hours ago, Simoken said:

Cant wait to see all this sudden optimism disappear when  we get beat

No ones expecting a win just an overall better spirited performance, cant wait too see how it pans out, I'll be behind the team and manager regardless 

[Tuna]

4 hours ago, Leicesterpool said:

In all honesty some could argue it should be terry managing Chelsea rather than Lampard.

 why though?

[Mendi]

2 hours ago, Mike Oxlong said:

Perhaps not as sad as you think 🤔 

For doing nothing wrong. What if it happened to you.

[Daggers]

10 minutes ago, Mendi said:

For doing nothing wrong. What if it happened to you.

Then most of us would’ve agreed that it was sad. 

[Guest]

33 minutes ago, Mendi said:

For doing nothing wrong. What if it happened to you.

Have you got any more breaking news direct from Top's family for us mate? I really enjoyed your MON/Roy Keane exclusive, can't wait to see them on the touchline on Saturday.

Edited 12 April 2023 by Guest

[Mendi]

14 minutes ago, Guest said:

Have you got any more breaking news direct from Top's family for us mate? I really enjoyed your MON/Top exclusive, can't wait to see them on the touchline on Saturday.

Yh breaking news is you getting blocked or ignored at now. What a lovely name you got trolling me.

[MPH]

I feel like now is the right time to bring this out again..

[Vindaloo FOX]

6 hours ago, Chelmofox said:

For once, i'm not dreading the Press Conference.

Yes, a BR press conference would get my blood pressure up.

[KFS]

31 minutes ago, MPH said:

I feel like now is the right time to bring this out again..

Did they ever confirm the chicken burger thing  

[shailen]

8 hours ago, Mickyblueeyes said:

I always remember an interview with Shakey in the season before we won the league - I think it was Radio Leicester but can’t remember now. The year we lost to Watford. It was also the year Vards was rubbish. 
 

The reporter (probably Stringer) touched on Vardy’s first year and whether the club will be looking to get him loan move. Shakey’s response was (with hindsight) actually perfect. Said he’s progressed how we expected. He’s got a big summer in front of him and lot of extra drills we’ve devised for him but me and Nigel have told him he can be a threat in any league and emphasised any league - obviously meaning the PL. I remember listening at the time and thinking wishful thinking mate, he’ll be league one soon. 
 

The point is, as a coach, compared to coaching supremo Brendan Rodgers, Shakey oversaw significant developments in so many players. Drinkwater, Vardy, Morgan, De Laet, Simpson, Chilwell, James, Mahrez (just some I can remember.
 

Compare that to King of Coaching Brendan, Maddison, maybe Barnes, Kel ? 

My point is yes he knows the club but for me, it’s so good to have him back because genuinely an exceptional coach who many players enjoy working with. 

There was also an interview he did here pre match against someone in the 2012/13 season about Harry Kane, when all our fans thought that he wasn't that great, saying he's one of the best technical players he's seen. I remember thinking that's purely a ploy to boost his confidence but he certainly turned out to be right!! 

[Collymore]

Got a bit of the Pearson strut in that training video. Walking around the gaff like he's doing a health and safety inspection but everyone relaxed knowing he's an alright inspector and it's likely to be a pass. 

 

I like what I see. 

[ozleicester]

On 12/04/2023 at 03:00, nathan. said:

 

 

 

WTF did Youri say to them at 1:04 ???

[Collymore]

8 minutes ago, ozleicester said:

WTF did Youri say to them at 1:04 ???

You'll be here longer than me...

[Blanchflower78]

Shame we're at this point with only 8 games. Really hoping the new trio ca instill some belief and we at least finish with some purpose.

On paper it looks to have the ingredients of a potentially good coaching team and loving just seeing the new buzz it's creating. Clearly that happens a lot but you sense the trio pack a punch as this mini team and their characteristics, experience and new approach may just prove dividends regardless of the division we are in next season. 

[ronnup]

The more I think about it the more of a shame put first fixture is a guaranteed beating. Not ideal and could be more damaging than we think if its heavy

[volpeazzurro]

8 hours ago, Tuna said:

 why though?

Possibly because he's already done a poor job there and hardly shone in his next job. In comparison, Terry has no previous experience. Quite a bizarre appointment really but possibly like us, interim are hard to find. 

[Beachyboy]

9 hours ago, Leicesterpool said:

So what do you reckon folks we pick up 6 wins out of the last 8, finish 14th. Stay up and then win the premier league again next season  the cycle begins again.

Just need to get Dean Smiths son on the pre season tour and hope he gets up to no good.

[The Quick Brown Fox]

1 hour ago, Blanchflower78 said:

Shame we're at this point with only 8 games. Really hoping the new trio ca instill some belief and we at least finish with some purpose.

On paper it looks to have the ingredients of a potentially good coaching team and loving just seeing the new buzz it's creating. Clearly that happens a lot but you sense the trio pack a punch as this mini team and their characteristics, experience and new approach may just prove dividends regardless of the division we are in next season. 

When you see the place alive and people happy again, you can see how/why a new manager creates the "bounce" and results come good. The doom and gloom has been lifted, they will no longer be being told you're not good enough, we needed new players, you can't play how I want to, let's keep the ball so we don't concede. I imagine The three newbies are telling them how good they are, showing them videos of games where we ripped teams to pieces playing attacking football, make them believe again. 

 

Watch us go and beat Man City with each and every one of the lads putting in a proper shift with the correct direction and coaching they need. 

 

(Maybe I'm dreaming about the last part).

 

 

[Daggers]

3 minutes ago, browniefox said:

When you see the place alive and people happy again, you can see how/why a new manager creates the "bounce" and results come good. The doom and gloom has been lifted, they will no longer be being told you're not good enough, we needed new players, you can't play how I want to, let's keep the ball so we don't concede. I imagine The three newbies are telling them how good they are, showing them videos of games where we ripped teams to pieces playing attacking football, make them believe again. 

 

Watch us go and beat Man City with each and every one of the lads putting in a proper shift with the correct direction and coaching they need. 

 

(Maybe I'm dreaming about the last part).

 

 

Imagine playing to the players strengths rather than attempting to shoehorn them into a system that repeatedly fails - it’s utter madness. 

[The Quick Brown Fox]

Just now, Daggers said:

Imagine playing to the players strengths rather than attempting to shoehorn them into a system that repeatedly fails - it’s utter madness. 

Yeah I know! Why would you? 

[fox_favourite]

It does feel a cloud has lifted, even on this forum. Smith might not have been first choice with the fans, but it’s a change and more of a Pearson-style management return. And then there’s Shakey, and we all love that bloke. The same feeing looks like it is at the training ground as well. 
 

It’s what we need right now and we now need to back him for all 8 games. I was going to ignore Saturday so it wasn’t happening, but maybe just maybe…..

[ALC Fox]

7 minutes ago, browniefox said:

When you see the place alive and people happy again, you can see how/why a new manager creates the "bounce" and results come good. The doom and gloom has been lifted, they will no longer be being told you're not good enough, we needed new players, you can't play how I want to, let's keep the ball so we don't concede. I imagine The three newbies are telling them how good they are, showing them videos of games where we ripped teams to pieces playing attacking football, make them believe again. 

 

Watch us go and beat Man City with each and every one of the lads putting in a proper shift with the correct direction and coaching they need. 

 

(Maybe I'm dreaming about the last part).

 

 

Even after watching them toy with Bayern the other day I'm still dreaming of us beating them. I'm well aware I'm in cloud cuckoo land but who cares