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Online LukeJames

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5145 on: December 08, 2019, 09:10:28 PM »
Dean needs to develop more variation in his tactics. He has one style and if it doesn’t worked we’re fucked. He made some dreadful decisions today.

I agree with this, when were on it we look good, when were not we look flat as fuck but just stick with what we know.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5146 on: December 08, 2019, 09:12:44 PM »
Smith mentioned in his post-match burbling that Leicester switched to a diamond behind a front two today.  Such tactical flexibility would seem totally alien to him.

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« Reply #5147 on: December 08, 2019, 09:29:11 PM »
Smith mentioned in his post-match burbling that Leicester switched to a diamond behind a front two today.  Such tactical flexibility would seem totally alien to him.

I’m not sure they play that normally and it showed for the first 20-30 minutes but once our initial efforts faded they absolutely dominated us with it. I wonder if Dean needs to try it, more support for Wes with an additional striker and he can play Jack behind the front 2 a la Madison today who was very good.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5148 on: December 08, 2019, 09:42:00 PM »
Fitness and strength is another thing Smith needs to work on. We look less fit and weaker than most teams.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5149 on: December 08, 2019, 09:43:35 PM »
Fitness and strength is another thing Smith needs to work on. We look less fit and weaker than most teams.

I’ve been saying that all season down the match, should be an easy fix as well

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5150 on: December 08, 2019, 09:48:42 PM »
Expected the result but a worrying performance. Smith again making basic errors. Silly to give him that contract as Villa teams inevitably seem to have poor runs after signing them. 

He won’t learn though which is a real concern, too inflexible and now major players in our team, SJM, Wes, Mings looking spent. Massive 6 weeks ahead.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5151 on: December 09, 2019, 01:41:41 PM »
Fitness and strength is another thing Smith needs to work on. We look less fit and weaker than most teams.

I’ve been saying that all season down the match, should be an easy fix as well

Isn't there a tracking site that counts the distance run by players? I'd vote to see our stats. Can't decide if the players are unfit or they're knackered from chasing the ball most of the game.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5152 on: December 09, 2019, 02:35:39 PM »
The next two games are absolutely massive for our season.

We have Sheffield United away on Saturday, while Southampton have West Ham at home.  We then play Southampton ourselves.  Two defeats for us and we could be a few points from safety, which would be an absolute disaster.  I don't think it will happen, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility, and if it does I think Smith could well be for the chop.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5153 on: December 09, 2019, 02:45:23 PM »
The next two games are absolutely massive for our season.

We have Sheffield United away on Saturday, while Southampton have West Ham at home.  We then play Southampton ourselves.  Two defeats for us and we could be a few points from safety, which would be an absolute disaster.  I don't think it will happen, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility, and if it does I think Smith could well be for the chop.

I doubt very much they would sack him so soon after giving him a 4 year contract.

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« Reply #5154 on: December 09, 2019, 02:58:51 PM »
The next two games are absolutely massive for our season.

We have Sheffield United away on Saturday, while Southampton have West Ham at home.  We then play Southampton ourselves.  Two defeats for us and we could be a few points from safety, which would be an absolute disaster.  I don't think it will happen, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility, and if it does I think Smith could well be for the chop.

You could be right about Smith if results go against us for the rest of this month.  Leicester success is down to some very astute signings but also changing the manager when it isn’t working

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5155 on: December 09, 2019, 03:04:55 PM »
I doubt very much they would sack him so soon after giving him a 4 year contract.
Agreed.  It just seems to go against the club's approach these days.  I expect he'll still be here even if we go down.  Not that I think that's necessarily the best idea.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5156 on: December 09, 2019, 03:05:16 PM »
Leicester success is down to some very astute signings but also changing the manager when it isn’t working

Or taking an upgrade when the opportunity arises. Same at Spurs. Obviously I'm not calling for us to replace Dean now but when that day does come I'd prefer we do it from a position of strength, preferably in the summer rather than bringing in a firefighter midseason.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5157 on: December 09, 2019, 03:17:01 PM »
Leicester's last 3 appointments have been firefighting during the season to some degree.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5158 on: December 09, 2019, 03:41:24 PM »
You're right, I was thinking more the transition from Pearson to Ranieri.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #5159 on: December 09, 2019, 04:05:07 PM »
The next two games are absolutely massive for our season.

We have Sheffield United away on Saturday, while Southampton have West Ham at home.  We then play Southampton ourselves.  Two defeats for us and we could be a few points from safety, which would be an absolute disaster.  I don't think it will happen, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility, and if it does I think Smith could well be for the chop.

I doubt very much they would sack him so soon after giving him a 4 year contract.

A month or so is a long time in football.  It was a mistake giving him the new contract when they did, and if we do get cut adrift, that will be very clear to them.

 


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