Raw Dykes

Have we changed formation?

I think you're right - it's a record that might never be broken. Both Wright and Vardy were late bloomers who didn't start playing in the top flight until their mid-twenties. It's probably no coincidence that they both scored so many after turning 30 - most players as good as them are closer to being worn out by then. It's very rare for such a talented player of any position to be discovered so late, never mind a clinical striker who has a chance of beating that record.

With a volley from Nalis.

He's also a right-footed left winger.

That's funny, as Creep itself is suspiciously similar to The Air That I Breathe by The Hollies. That was settled out of court and Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood were given writer's credits on the track.

Nah. He can't play a high line, and Man Utd have turned him into a meme. Whatever he's going to cost, there'll be someone much better for the same price on the continent. I will be interested to see who wants him and how much he goes for, though. One of the most disastrous signings of all time (not for us, though!).

Wow. You're right. Mind blown.

No-one's forcing you to read it, are they?

To be fair to Brendan, he could have saved a sub to bring on Lurch at the end again, but he chose not to. Perhaps he's learning.

Thanks for the link. Just found there's a little blurb on (at least some of) the players' profiles. This is the final line on Vardy's: "A determined, never-say-die character complements Vardy's eye for goal and City will be hoping their gamble pays off." We might say it did.

It might be flawed, but I don't think it not taking into account the quality of players and finishing is a flaw. It doesn't need to do that. It quantifies the quality of the chance itself regardless of the player on the end of it. A tap-in from a yard out is always a better chance than a 30 yarder, no matter who's taking the shot.

Aren't we spoilt? I feel sorry for Leicester fans who've passed, and for those not not born yet. We're genuinely watching a living legend play for us.

Much, much better from Cags tonight. Burnley were about the last side I wanted us to face considering their strengths and our weaknesses, but Cags and Amartey handled them with ease. Nice surprise. Hope it acts as a confidence booster for them.

Finally! A nice, straightforward win and a clean sheet. Was hoping to just avoid defeat. Not the best game, but it was a well-deserved win. Any other keeper for them, and we'd have had another couple of goals. Really hope Ricardo's alright. Been looking more like his self lately. Got to build on this v Leeds. Typical that they change manager just as we're about to play them.

GOAT

I think it might have just been rotation after he played the whole Randers game.

Dig that one out, Pope you twat!

Please don't say goalster again. Cheers.

Great move! Another brilliant save.

I thought that was Burnley.

Close one!

I don't think moderate success really covers it. He put together the side that achieved the greatest feat in all of sporting history. It's no surprise they're grateful.

I think we're largely in agreement. The few tiles on the roof bit is perhaps a bit harsh, but you get the idea. I'm not sure where the idea that Ranieri didn't change anything came from, but we don't know it's invented, do we? Jordan Blackwell has been quoted with saying it. Based on what we know, I can believe it, anyway. We know he didn't change the playing squad that was left for him. I can agree that he massively changed the perception of the club from the outside, as you say, but I fail to see how that had any bearing on our performances or results. I wouldn't have cared a jot if we'd won the league and everyone hated us. Might have even enjoyed it a bit more if anything! On the field, I believe we'd already demonstrated ourselves to be a very effective counter-attacking unit at the end of the previous season, so I can't really give him that, either. Re: middle ground. I agree to a point. I really don't know how much credit Ranieri deserves. If he was pretty hands-off, as I believe he was, then I can't go as far as giving him most of the credit. He had a big hand in delivering the trophy, I don't doubt, but I think the groundwork was done, the foundations were laid, and I think a lot more work went into that than Ranieri ever did here. No - Pearson didn't win the league. I said that myself. It is a bit like discussing Brexit. I'm sorry - I'm not really clued up on West Ham. The two Czechs have been highly influential, though, have they not? I believe our title winning team owed a lot to the 3 world class players it had in Vardy, Mahrez and Kante. If they had been Ranieri signings, I'd certainly be giving him a ton more credit. Anyway, I didn't want to get into this, as it feels a bit like insulting my grandad, so I'll leave it there (probably!). Love you, Claudio!

I don't really want to get into how much of the title win was down to Ranieri, but I think giving him all the credit is like saying he built a house when all he did was put the last few tiles on the roof. There wasn't one signing of his in that eleven. I know that sounds harsh, but I think it's common knowledge that he didn't really change anything. Saying that, though, he does deserve huge credit for recognising that he didn't need to. He should be applauded for not tinkering when he easily could have. He was fantastic for keeping the pressure off the players and keeping the momentum going. For all he did that season, I'll be eternally grateful. I actually don't believe any other manager would have led us to the title that season - it was a perfect storm - but it just doesn't sit right with me to say it was all his doing. He inherited an awful lot to work with, and we all saw what happened when he did put his stamp on the team in the following season. Saying Pearson won the league is highly contentious. Absolutely. I don't believe he, or anyone other than Ranieri for that matter, would have won us the PL title that season. However, it cannot be denied that NP built the team that did.

I find it very difficult to understand Leicester fans who can't see what Pearson achieved here. Perhaps they don't really know? Or choose to ignore it? Or just have a visceral dislike of the man? Don't know. I may or may not think it's downright disrespectful. I just copy and pasted the OP's last paragraph, but substituted 'Nigel Pearson' for 'the owners.'