KaKa Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Just now, STM said: Still not convinced on Nketiah. He looks like an average PL striker playing with a few good attacking players. 3 of the goals I've seen him score this season have been from absolute howlers... or against Sunderland, which doesn't count. Think he's one of the best forwards in the league when it comes to pressing, and it paid off for him today. I'm giving him full credit for that goal. I really like his pace, the runs he makes off the ball, his direct running with the ball and he has improved massively at dropping off and linking play as I think he has gotten a stronger the last year or so as he has matured a bit more physically. In the England youth teams he was known for his lethal finishing, and so I think once he gets the kind of consistent playing time and the confidence that comes from that, the finishing will still be there. Could see him developing into a Jermaine Defoe type striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Just now, Fantail Breeze said: If that’s the case, we should celebrate being European Champions with our Intertoto success. That competition is not worthy of praise for a Leicester manager, especially when they had to fail in a very straightforward Europa League group to qualify for it. Also think with how far ahead they were with the CL qualification, it can’t be seen as anything other than a failure. They might not have expected 4th when the seasons started, but those collapses were appalling. Think your playing down how massive winning the FA Cup is imagine Howe winning for FA Cup for us man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, joeyt said: Regressed year on year? His first full season with Leicester they finished 5th with 62 points. His second full season he finished 5th with 66 points and won the Fa Cup for the first time in Leicester's hsitory. How on earth is that regressing year on year Went from “very close” to CL qualification, to “close” to nowhere near and out of Europe entirely. That’s regressing. Edited May 8, 2022 by Fantail Breeze Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Just now, WillingtonMag said: Think your playing down how massive winning the FA Cup is imagine Howe winning for FA Cup for us man. I’ve said multiple times that’s a great achievement - but it is largely masking all of his other failings though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 I do think there's some truth that Rodgers is a manager that starts well but begins to lose grip of things as time goes on. Although that's arguably true of all managers. He's clearly done a good job at Leicester considering though and probably deserves the benefit of the doubt for one more season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 No way are Leicester replacing Rodgers with Potter. Potter's winrate in the PL is 28% - Those are Brucey and Pardew numbers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Fantail Breeze said: Went from “very close” to CL qualification, to “close” to nowhere near and out of Europe entirely. That’s regressing. Didn’t they get closer to it last season than in his first ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 12 minutes ago, STM said: If I was the Leicester board, I'd do my best to sign players who could be good for Rodgers or a future manager of a similar style. Give Rodgers next season to get them back into the top 8 and if he's remotely failing, go and get Potter. You can't go from Rodgers to Rafa. This is why clubs hire directors of football, to make sure that the recruitment of managers fits in with the recruitment of players. Clubs that chop and change styles and methods, ultimately fail because their players aren't suited to the change in style. Rodgers to Potter would be a perfect progression IMO. Aye, probably (obviously) more beneficial to Rafa than Leicester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 1 minute ago, Fantail Breeze said: Went from “very close” to CL qualification, to “close” to nowhere near and out of Europe entirely. That’s regressing. Incredible clutching at straws, fair play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Just now, SUPERTOON said: Didn’t they get closer to it last season than in his first ? Points wise aye, but went into the final day the first time just needing a result against Man Utd. Last season they were reliant on other results, IIRC - but could be wrong. Fairly inconsequential really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 There's absolutely no way you can seriously compare Conference League to Intertoto. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Fear for Leeds now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 If Rodgers had had a slow start to his first two seasons but ultimately dragged Leicester up to 5th come the end then they'd be viewed a lot better than pushing for 4th and falling away at the end. But that's probably harsh because 5th is a decent effort for Leicester however it unfolds - especially along side delivering a major trophy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 4 points away from the CL and then 1 point away from the CL. Plus an FA Cup win last season. 'Regressing every year' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillingtonMag Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Just now, Pata said: There's absolutely no way you can seriously compare Conference League to Intertoto. Absolutely mental making things up to try and fit his argument. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeepShow4life Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 9 minutes ago, UncleBuzzcocks said: Thank god we’ve got the nicest Brazilian ever and not bad tempered wankers like Richarlison and Raphinia. I love Joelinton but he kicks off with refs all the time too haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Leeds are done for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 1 minute ago, joeyt said: 4 points away from the CL and then 1 point away from the CL. Plus an FA Cup win last season. 'Regressing every year' First opinion you’ve had all season and now you can’t let it go. I’ve already answered this point above. Get yourself outside Joey, calm down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Butcher said: Fear for Leeds now. Burnley have the harder final 3 games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 1 minute ago, joeyt said: 4 points away from the CL and then 1 point away from the CL. Plus an FA Cup win last season. 'Regressing every year' In 19-20 after 25 games they were 13 points clear of 5th. It was some collapse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Leeds could really do with accepting their keeper is absolute garbage, by the way. I know he’s young, but showing no signs of being good enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 That Ayling tackle reminds me of Barton at Liverpool. A pointless red. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Could be another sending off on the way for Leeds, they all seem to be getting a bit angry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Just now, The Butcher said: That Ayling tackle reminds me of Barton at Liverpool. A pointless red. Great comparison. Similar area of the pitch too, if my memory is correct? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Just now, Fantail Breeze said: First opinion you’ve had all season and now you can’t let it go. I’ve already answered this point above. Get yourself outside Joey, calm down. Genuinley no idea where this nonsense about me not having an opinion comes from. I think Dinho (fountain of knowledge as usual) said it and you've latched onto it despite me having a load of opinions. 'Get yourself outside' says the man also on an internet football forum. Great stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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