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    When was the last time we got a thrilling last minute winner?

    in Leicester City Forum

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    Jamie Scowcroft away at Reading 2005 in the FA Cup - they were flying that year and went one up early on. Seem to remember they had a man sent off and we bossed it, equalized, De Vries came on to make his debut and bulldozed his way past 5 or 6 players and I thought we'd signed a superstar - but a blinding far post header from Scowy in front of a packed away end in injury time was absolutely glorious. 

     

    Edit - just found it here, 49 mins 40 seconds in - a great day

     

     

    Wednesday post match

    in Leicester City Forum

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    The myth has been busted. We had that weird period a few games back when Brizzle, Stoke and Preston all turned up and set up as if we were peak Barcelona, zero press, zero pressure, zero desire to come at us and we sailed through those games because of that. Sunderland were the first to set fire to that myth, and very quickly everyone has cottoned on. 

     

    I understand Enzo has a desire to play a certain way, but I really don't get, like or understand a complete disregard of trying to turn teams around by balls into channels for players with pace (which we have) and getting at teams more dynamically and aggressively.

     

    Last night was a shambles from start to finish. If that's not going to make him rethink that there has to be an alternate way to 'doing Plan A better' then I worry where this will end up.

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    Leeds Pre Match - Friday 3rd November

    in Leicester City Forum

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    Daniel Farke on Injury news
    Djed Spence is not in team training at the moment, we expect him to be back in the next seven to 14 days. We expect him to be involved after the international break. Junior Firpo is in team training. This week was his first proper training week. He's edging closer and no setback. He's in the mix and available. There were a few players with concerns in the last game, Joe Rodon, Sam Byram and Cree Summerville, yes I substituted all three of them. We took care of them and they were able to train today. If there's no reaction they're all available. Joe Gelhardt has a hand fracture and we're waiting further assessment so he'll miss the next couple of weeks if he needs surgery.


    On being able to withdraw players at Huddersfield
    It was necessary. It was not like I was too concerned about their load so we had to make the decision and thank god there was time for recovery.


    Glen Kamara influence
    I think in general we have a really young squad when you look at our average age in the squad. Glen, we don't have to speak about his CV he's played for Rangers where they have to win every week. It was difficult for him in the start because he didn't have a pre-season and wasn't involved that much in the second-half of last season. There's still more to come and he needs more time. He's still needs to sharpen up a bit in a physical way due to his lack of game time but the more he plays the better his endurance will be. He's a top team-mate and lad. He's a great guy to have around.


    On celebrations
    I was more or less celebrating with my team-mates, now they dance on the football pitch. If you're that capable then it's good fun and it's allowed. The right topic is having the right moves in the football boots.



    On character to come off the bench
    I'm sure Willy Gnonto would have liked to have started this game. It's about us as a group and the bench is the first up celebrating. It's all about the team and the spirit in this group. The lads respond in a positive way so long may it continue. This unity is special and it's still growing.


    Farke on Leicester City
    You have to say they deserve their point tally and to be in this position. It's remarkable, they deserve all the praise. There are many reasons, many top players who've played at Premier League level and have stability in the club, although there was the relegation, you got the feeling they got to work quickly with a core group. A well run club and it leads into now. We're full of respect and we know we have to be at our best with a top class performance. We will travel in respect but not fear.


    Farke on gap to Leicester and whether it matters
    No, no, no. Two quality sides and the floodlights will be on. Both teams want to win the points but you don't want an easy win. You want these battles but it's far away from being a final. If it's the 45th game and you need to win in order for promotion, not the 15th game. Both teams have it in their own hand. When it's direct promotion you need it after 46 games. You have everything in your own hands. At the moment we don't have to speak about promotion, direct promotion or play-offs. We need to talk about promotion and we want to win with our mates. Let the table take care of itself. After 46 games see where you are but not now. Point gaps, at the moment is not important.



    Farke on changing approach and counter-attacking effectiveness
    Our approach will never be that we park the bus and put the ball over the stand and counter over 90 yards. We want to attack the games and want to be the protagonist. We're Leeds United and we want to be like this wherever we go and wherever we play. You have to be good in all periods of the game. We dominated the second-half against Huddersfield and we want to use each and every tool to create chances. Not just with counter attacks, we were quite strong and won the ball in the opponents half. It's something we want to use but important to be rock solid with a structure off the ball.



    Farke on the battle for possession
    Bravery - it's important that you're brave enough to press the opponent. We don't want to win the possession statistic, it always has to benefit us because we think it's the best way to give yourself a chance to win the game. If you have the ball the opponent can't score. It helps you to increase your chances to win the game but it's important not to lose focus, we want to win the game. It will be difficult to stay in possession, you need periods where you have to defend rock solid




    Charlie Cresswell
    We're careful to send too many players to the Under-21s. Mateo Joseph desperately needed game time after his injury, I think during a busy schedule it's important to be more selective. We need to make some pragmatic decisions


    On Leeds ownership stability
    It's important you're in the driving seat. No player is bigger than the club even a star player. Sometimes the wind can be in your face and it can be tricky with things going on in the background. You have to work step to step to achieve stability and we're all on the same page here. Our process is quite good but there's lots of work behind the scenes and many, many areas we want and need to improve. We're definitely on the right path.

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    Kelechi Iheanacho

    in Transfer Talk

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    I'm at a bit of a loss as to what the big drama is about this. 

     

    He's in the last year of his contract so if he doesn't go now it's more money splunked up the wall

    He's been spectacularly inconsistent throughout his 6 years with us

    He hasn't suggested in the first 4 games that he's going to be some kind of Championship beast

     

    It's not like we're talking about losing peak Vardy. 

     

    I know we have a track record of dubious business decisions, but I'd be amazed if Enzo and co haven't got a replacement/alternate squad solution crystal clear in their minds.

     

    He's always come across as a lovely bloke, but business is business. 

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    Manager for the Championship rebuild - who do you want?

    in Leicester City Forum

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    I can't believe in a million years that Potter would take the job - this time last year his stock as an English manager was as high as anybody, hence the approach from Chelsea. Hindsight tells us that he never stood a chance at Chelsea and his reputation has (unfairly) taken a blow.

     

    His next step to restore that previous adulation is going to have to be a carefully taken decision, and taking over us with all of the outgoings, cutting of cloth, projected lack of funds to invest is going to make it a massively risky proposition to take on. Failure of any description with us, would throw him right down the football pyramid. 

     

    I just can't see it, he'll have much more attractive and risk averse propositions. 

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    Maddison

    in Leicester City Forum

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    Maddison is such a frustrating conundrum in that he's quite clearly our most talented player, has made as big a contribution as anyone to our (admittedly dismal) points total, but I feel he's been seduced by the generally positive feedback he's got from his TV interview interactions.

     

    Yes, he's a million miles away from the monotone cavemen we have to suffer post match - however, his general demeanour over these crucial games has been spectacularly misjudged by himself. I was honestly staggered to see him circa 45 minutes before the Leeds game with a mic in his hand having a cosy chat with the BT pundits on the pitch - why isn't he just getting his head down, but more pertinently, why isn't someone in the club telling him to keep shtum,  focus on his performance - that for me speaks volumes about us being a rudderless ship with no steel and no accountability. 

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    Fulham away - Mon 8th May

    in Leicester City Forum

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    In light of not winning either of the last 2 (I appreciate that 'not losing' is a positive) and with them having arguably their three best and most influential players out for this, we MUST grab this opportunity and win. I fully get the jeopardy involved in the last two games and the fear of losing to a relegation rival, but there's zero excuse here. 

     

    They're better than us, but with those players missing and their motivational levels not at their peak, we have to take this game to allow us to at the very worst, go into the last game with a chance. Be brave and be positive. 

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    Relegation

    in Leicester City Forum

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    Just now, Tom12345 said:

    I know we should focus on ourselves, but what is better for us re Southampton vs Bournemouth? Draw or a Southampton win so Bournemouth gets back closer to the relegation zone?

    Southampton win 100%. Bournemouth have got some tricky fixtures and will definitely be another one to catch.

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