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Traore could play on any team in the league for me. For those saying Wolves were poor and wouldn't have scored in 90 hours... they hit the post 3 times. VERY fortunate result. I'll take it though. Thought Ricardo, Mendy, Chilwell (including defensively) stood out. I don't see any issues with Dean today - thought we actually got the larger end of the stick overall. Don't see how anybody can have an issue with Vardy red card.

get Darren Moore in

I can honestly understand those who want him gone - these last couple months have been extremely frustrating on a game to game basis - but I think you have to give him a summer transfer window and offseason to implement his plan.

Whatever makes people think a drastic decline is imminent, or has even already started, I’m not seeing it.

ya - I think people are taking it for granted that Puel will stick with Iborra. I'd prefer it, but could easily see James starting.

What did West Brom fans do to piss Vardy off? I love it. if anybody has vid / gif of last years I’d be much obliged

shocking that we haven't made any changes I know I'm late compared to others - but starting to have doubts about Puel

link to the one forward pass? can't recall it

listless? lackluster?

We've gone too far towards possession and lost the directness that has made us difficult to defend when we're on Mahrez has been great (don't know if there's a better first touch in the Premier League) - that's it I don't get James... not blaming him for the first half or anything, but - I really don't get it Gray in the middle is not working

Frustrating... Puel was smart enough to see initial formation wasn't working and switched to 4 at the back. But that resulted in Albrighton at RB which they weren't comfortable with. Even if that's the case, when you're 1-1 at halftime away against maybe the best team on the planet, you don't change things (this is assuming Silva wasn't injured). You can't go into that game expecting a point, but they still manage to make a loss seem particularly crappy even though it was expected. Both because a result was there to be had, and they ended up getting routed anyway due to lots of sloppiness. It's hard to ignore the relatively consistent pattern of falling off a cliff in the 2nd half under Puel - but he deserves time to work out the kinks. If this is still happening this time next season, it'll be a different story. And yes - it's Man City. Still - very frustrating from our end. Because it's not like today is the first time we've seen games play out this way this season. I also have to say, I ****ing love Vardy. He is ALWAYS in it. It would be so easy for him to get pissed at that second half and check out... but he just never quits and never gives off any kind of negative vibes. Giving thumbs up at crappy service in the 91st min down 5-1. ****ing legend. FA Cup or bust

Dude CAPTAINED AND PLAYED EVERY MINUTE on a PREMIER LEAGUE WINNING LEICESTER CITY known for its togetherness and defensive strength. Can’t think of a better season by a captain in soccer history.

42?? How is he not 75+ in this market? I’m trying to come to terms with potentially losing him but I’ll be pretty upset if it’s 42

Mahrez was amazing from the jump. He’s my MOTM even with going off early and even without the goal. Only player making things happen first half. First half was really poor but in retrospect it makes sense with all the changes. Vardy not playing changes everything. If anything it makes the turnaround a good sign - has there been another game since Puel where we played better second half? I do think that the goal changed things. We were looking better after halftime, but not good. Don’t sleep on Albrighton chasing a lost cause to turn a goal kick into a deep throw in. From there we press and they never get the ball out. Wes has been nothing but great the whole year for me. Don’t get the “he’s done” talk. Hope he’s not too long out. Silva was on briefly but he was very noticeable end to end. He’ll score 2 in the cup next weekend.

Both goals against were frustrating. First goal - in the minute prior we gave the ball away like 3 times in our own half under no pressure. And an added bonus of being unlucky as Mata's shot found it's way through Maguire & Morgan in front of goal. Second goal - I'm still not convinced it's a foul at all, and there's certainly no danger in the play. Once the free kick is rewarded there was never a doubt. Iborra had his worst game of the year so far. He'll bounce back. Okazaki... what can you say. Guy is an unbelievable player. Moss can go **** himself. another poster said it best - he's so stubborn. he doesn't give a foul, players and fans get upset, he convinces himself he was right, and somehow feels the need to continue the pattern on future decisions because he doesn't want to "give in". I see it all the time with him. Man U - they can generate all the chances they want... they didn't play smart the last 20 minutes. All they need to do is keep possession and make us chase the game, instead they tried to force plays (or just made bad plays) resulting in giveaways. As the game died down I thought they would change, but they never did - even in last 5 minutes. They did a poor job of seeing it through. At the end just about a fair result, considering their missed chances. But- we had missed chances too. That's a game we have the capability to win and is the level we should be striving for.

this board's changed a lot in a week

right - neville going off on how horrible the decision was. I agree it was soft but Lovren opens up the door for the call once he puts his hands on C-L's back. it's not THAT horrible of a decision. I've seen worse. Just don't put your hands on the dude's back and you don't have to worry about it.

it looks like Big Sam could use some help with the wiring on his headset.

we have to expect some rotation right?

Iborra is really quite a player. Chil can be sloppy but he's very young. For me he stays in the side easily. He shows a lot of promise- when he learns to release the ball earlier (and better) he will be a top player. When things were getting listless start of 2nd half I was thinking to myself we need Shinji, then Gray scored like 1 min later. Same against Burnley. I love Shinji but hard to argue with the results. Shinji coming on at the end definitely changed the game and while the 3rd goal may have been lucky his hard work started the whole play and allowed it to happen. Mahrez, Wes, Maguire, Albrighton, Vardy, all good. Looking forward to see how this plays out.

Hi all, random question - I live in the US and will be taking a trip to Morocco from 17th thru 24th. I was thinking of flying back through London on the 24th and going to the West Ham game. From what I can tell tickets in the away section are officially allotted through the club and only open to season ticket holders? Is there any way I can get a ticket in the visiting section? EDIT: I just booked my flight and will be in London 24th for the game! Hoping somebody here can help me out. Thanks so much for the replies and messages so far!

Hi all - I live in New York City, USA. I grew up playing soccer and always watched World Cups from '94 (9 years old) on. In college my friend was a big Bayern fan so I started watching more European soccer (and playing tons of FIFA). In US of course the Premier League has the most coverage and was easiest to follow. Eventually I wanted to pick a team to support but it was too artificial. I grew up in PIttsburgh which has a very large sports culture and am a dedicated fan of the teams there. I just didn't have that kind of emotional connection to any soccer team, so I ended up being a fan of the game, and EPL in particular. I basically rooted against all the big money top 6 teams and rooted for some smaller teams (over the years Blackpool and Norwich come to mind). It wasn't that simple (there's plenty of crappy teams I don't like!), but I could never just decide I was a Man U fan or something. This continued for years until 3 seasons ago. Naturally as a newly promoted side that shared the name of my High School (Foxes), I took a liking to Leicester and were rooting for them. Then the Great Escape. So 2 years ago going into the season I was already gravitating towards them. In the USA, for the last couple years you could watch EVERY premier league game on a regular cable package. So it was awesome (they stopped it this year). I watched all of Leicester's games from the first game of the season on. Watching that season unfold was nuts. The story, cast of characters, individual players, style of play... they earned my support when no other team could. I'm hoping to make it out for a game or two before the end of the season.