HybridFox Posted 15 June 2023 Share Posted 15 June 2023 17 minutes ago, ozleicester said: so nothing official yet then? Shhh it's past Rudkin's bedtime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winteriscoming Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 53 minutes ago, Vindaloo FOX said: He has worked for a number of clubs in Europe, also worked with Pellegrini at West Ham. Yes it's risky hiring him but every appointment comes with some risk. Every manager needs to start somewhere, hopefully we are the perfect match for him. I agree with what you’re saying just find it worrying that you even stat hopefully we’re the perfect match for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFC BEAST Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 There’s definitely a song in there to the tune of Bella Ciao, but I just can’t think of it 😅 Enzo Maresca, He came to Leicester Bella ciao Bella ciao Bella ciao ciao ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_77 Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 12 minutes ago, LCFC BEAST said: There’s definitely a song in there to the tune of Bella Ciao, but I just can’t think of it 😅 Enzo Maresca, He came to Leicester Bella ciao Bella ciao Bella ciao ciao ciao Enzo Maresca, He came to Leicester, To lead us out, lead us out, lead us out, out, out To the Premier League, That’s where we going, And back to European tours 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MPH Posted 16 June 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 16 June 2023 I’ll be honest and say this has totally caught me by surprise. It’s either going to totally flop or it’s going to be absolutely banging. I’m well up for it as it shows ambition and risk taking which is something we have been massively lacking last couple of years and it could be argued that a lack of both is why we are in the whole we are in. My first choice would have been Potter but he might be getting better offers. So that’s fair enough. I’d rather this though than a ‘safe’ appointment like Smith or Parker who might not inspire the squad or have the persona to bring in that special signing that might be what we need to get out of a very tough division.. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Fox Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 1 hour ago, Rusko187 said: Agreed with the concerns people are raising on this guy. I’m excited as I don’t know a thing about him, but why is he a better candidate than say a Gerrard? Is this all on the basis that he may have learned a thing or 2 from Pep? Let’s hope he has. I am worried that if we are underperforming after a few months, he will be sacked off and we will all be scratching our heads as to where it’s gone wrong. Whilst Parker is a “boring/safe” appointment, he’s proven at this level.. Enzo could bomb and potentially fall through to League one. The biggest problem with Parker is the repeated failure at the top level, he might get us up, but he would be a short term gap and we’d be back here again next season. This appointment, whilst it is a risk, it is hopefully a manager who can build a squad to not only get us back up again, but to also stay up and do well in the future. Gerrard, Lampard, Parker etc. have had chances at the top level and failed. I like the fact the club are thinking outside the box and have taken a gamble on someone with potential. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluearmyfox28 Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 This excites me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeskeyForever Posted 16 June 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 16 June 2023 Gives us something to be excited about, rather than the same, tired faces. Arguably, Man City are the only other team with training facilities as modern and high-tech as Seagrave; evidently, they maximise the potential from the facilities. Better still, Maresca has had a chance to see how the best coach in world football uses them to get the best possible results. Judging by the way Tielemans was running towards the end of the season, Dean Smith probably reintroduced Bovril as part of player recovery. Will be good to have someone in with a modern philosophy and knowhow to make the most of the high-tech facilities on offer. With an entirely new squad, Maresca can build a new culture too - one that doesn't constantly need to refer back to our PL winning success; that era is over. We need a new one now. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozleicester Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 (edited) The question is still whether any manager will be allowed to ride out a rough run... modern clubs, owners and fans, are notoriously skittish and will sack (Rodgers aside) at the drop of a point. If we appoint Maresca, then hopefully we are looking at building a system and a squad, does that mean no promotion in year 1... or 2?... Would ANY manager get to xmas of 24 and keep their job if we arent in the top 4? Edited 16 June 2023 by ozleicester 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Fox Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 16 minutes ago, ozleicester said: The question is still whether any manager will be allowed to ride out a rough run... modern clubs, owners and fans, are notoriously skittish and will sack (Rodgers aside) at the drop of a point. If we appoint Maresca, then hopefully we are looking at building a system and a squad, does that mean no promotion in year 1... or 2?... Would ANY manager get to xmas of 24 and keep their job if we arent in the top 4? I think this is the biggest question, it’s not even the long term, it’s if we have a rocky start this season. With a new squad of players in, it’s possible whoever is in charge and we need to not get on his back early on. Pearson had time, a couple of failed play off attempts before going bang and winning the league and we may have to settle for that, as long as we can see improvement and know what the plan is, hopefully we back the new guy and let him build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Langton Fox Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 If this does happen, which it looks like it will then it’s the sort of departure from the norm that we need. As has been said already he may need time and that’s dictated by the fans. The heart of the club and we like all fans are fickle. So let’s give the man the time he needs. At least he will get a pre season and a clean slate with at least some of the dead wood leaving. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_favourite Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 Why, when I see his name Enzo, I think of Sesame street? So I googled it and here is Enzo I know, you're welcome. Now I'm going back to sleep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozdog Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 1 hour ago, ozleicester said: The question is still whether any manager will be allowed to ride out a rough run... modern clubs, owners and fans, are notoriously skittish and will sack (Rodgers aside) at the drop of a point. If we appoint Maresca, then hopefully we are looking at building a system and a squad, does that mean no promotion in year 1... or 2?... Would ANY manager get to xmas of 24 and keep their job if we arent in the top 4? Nothing to worry about, our owners would give him to April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAPA LAZAROU Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 3 hours ago, MPH said: I’ll be honest and say this has totally caught me by surprise. It’s either going to totally flop or it’s going to be absolutely banging. I’m well up for it as it shows ambition and risk taking which is something we have been massively lacking last couple of years and it could be argued that a lack of both is why we are in the whole we are in. My first choice would have been Potter but he might be getting better offers. So that’s fair enough. I’d rather this though than a ‘safe’ appointment like Smith or Parker who might not inspire the squad or have the persona to bring in that special signing that might be what we need to get out of a very tough division.. I don't know about not taking risks over the last couple of years. Top and company gambled the whole premier future of the club by not investing in new players at the start of the season knowing full well that most of the player's contracts were ending, and not sacking Rodgers early enough. look where that gamble has gotten us? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bptiger Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 If he signs up , I hope he brings with him the formula on how to play pass the ball to a team mate and this is how u shield the ball , because that’s what cost us this year , to many players turn the ball over and not hitting a team mate , I say bring it on ENZO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfcfoz Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 (edited) @themightyfin thanks for the info regarding Enzo late on Tuesday!!! Edited 16 June 2023 by lcfcfoz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daggers Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 Really looking forward to the scenes following Gerrard being unveiled at the lunchtime press conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 7 hours ago, Lillehamring said: Didn't say it was - but to say that signing Maresca is the one thing he has contributed to the good of the club is palpably untrue. We don't know the business reasoning behind the decisions that were made, that those decisions proved to have a much greater impact than anyone might have expected doesn't mean that suddenly he is incompetent. And it certainly doesn't mean that one bad off-season makes a bad career. As fans of this club it is a disgrace to forget just how good he was in 'the past' - because i think we all know how good a team he contributed to building. Not sure everyone on here would agree with your take on this. But you are entitled to your opinion, so let’s leave it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raj Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 7 hours ago, weller54 said: Parker.. 2 Championship to PL promotions on his CV. Nah!!.. His name is boring and doesn't sound foreign enough! 😂 Relegations too though no on his CV? I just think we need some new breath of fresh air manager, hungry with something to prove, rather than the usual merry go rounds of usual managers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Claudio Fannieri Posted 16 June 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 16 June 2023 I think this is a really exciting appointment, given the circumstances we find ourselves in, we.needed to be innovative in our thinking and not go down the route of hiring one of the many also rans who were available. There is no guarantees but it’s so refreshing to see the club take this direction of travel. Hopefully this will give the whole club a shot in the arm, we will see the benefits of our world class training facility and most importantly it gives the academy a much needed kick up the arris. Huge credit to Top and Rudkin for showing some balls and going with this appointment, yes they are hugely responsible for the last couple of seasons and how it’s unravelled, but the first decision of this new era, shows new ideas and thinking, which suggests that they have taken a long look at themselves and the club, let’s hope this is the first step in seeing new energy and life back into our club. I am already feeling a hell of a lot more positive, would have been so frustrating if we had made an underwhelming appointment plus nice to see a ruthless approach and not giving Smith the job. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Buzzell Posted 16 June 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 16 June 2023 Todays the day…. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayday Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 9 minutes ago, Buzzell said: Todays the day…. Teddy Bears picnic ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvinmmelvin Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 Enzo - Yes, just what we need: more monotonous droning in post-match interviews 😄 😄 . I agree, let's look on the upside... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastik Man Posted 16 June 2023 Share Posted 16 June 2023 7 hours ago, Trav Le Bleu said: I like the outside the box thinking but would HAVE (cough, cough) preferred someone with LESS managerial experience and therefore even more outside the box. Someone like Phillip Schofield. He's not doing anything. Great call. High profile and would certainly be looking to recruit and play the best young players out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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