foxfanazer Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Over the moon with that. Fantastic start Slightly disappointed to concede 2 goals to that shower of shite but hey ho. King and Drinky bossed the midfield and the attacking players are frightening Very very promising
foxes_rule1978 Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Well Faroe Islands, media loved using that to knock Ranieri and the amount of times I heard that from so called experts, that he shouldn't get the job was a joke... and using that as the only reason why
chapero82 Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Think our Gary L will have an apology on MOTD tonight. As much as I am loving today, it's too soon to know how well he will do just yet
Libertine Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Shexy football. Sunderland were turd in the first half so it's hard to judge but most teams couldn't cope with us when we play like that. A bit more ruthlessness going forward and concentration at the back and we're onto a winner.
The Guvnor Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Great first half performance and very impressed with Okazaki, our pace and tenacity going forward will damage teams and I have no doubt we will comfortably finish mid table this season, happy day's.
Freesolo Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Great first game, bit gutted we conceded two goals at home in a game we dominated. I'm just going to be happy if we can stay up this season anything more is a bonus
Guest MattP Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Fantastic start, the desire, spirit and fearless football was still there, long may it continue. Mahrez could be anything, he is outrageous, he could go down as the best value for money signing we ever made.
HankMarvin Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Leicester 4-2 Sunderland: 5 things we learned as the Foxes maul the Black Cats on opening day VIEW GALLERY Sunderland face another relegation fight on this evidence as they were ripped apart by Leicester City. New Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri enjoyed a memorable opening day with goals in the first half from Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez, who bagged a brace. The shell-shocked visitors were so poor, boss Dick Advocaat even pulled off captain Lee Cattermole after 30 minutes with his side trailing 3-0 after Cattermole dived in to concede a penalty. The visitors' slack marking enabled Mahrez to run riot and Leicester could and should have scored more in the second half. But Sunderland did at least show some fight after the break when Jermain Defoe pulled a goal back. But Albrighton then grabbed himself a deserved goal after teeing up the hosts' first two before Steven Fletcher headed in to lessen the visitors' embarrassment. AFP/Getty 1-0: Jamie Vardy scores the opening goal Paul Harding/PA Wire ...And his team-mates are thrilled Here's five things we learned: 1) Dick Advocaat should have retired...Boss Dick Advocaat should have let his wife decide his future and retired this summer like Mrs Advocaat wanted. The Dutchman was a hero last season for keeping the Black Cats up but they look like they have no lives left on this evidence. 2) Lee Cattermole is a liabilityWhoever gave Lee Cattermole a new five-year contract at Sunderland this summer really needs their head examined. The midfielder,27, was subbed after just 30 minutes here having given away a penalty allowing Leicester to make it 3-0. Action Images / Matthew Childs And it's 3-0: Riyad Mahrez scores from the penalty spot AFP/Getty And wheels away in celebration 3) Ranieri is better at fan relations than Nigel PearsonClaudio Ranieri got a warm welcome from the home fans and became an instant hero. Having read the owners' programme notes here, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha values the importance of “upholding the club's good name” and first impressions of Ranieri on and off the pitch have certainly been very good – in contrast to his predecessor Nigel Pearson who even told one of his own fans last season to “f*** off & die”! Paul Harding/PA Wire New boss: Claudio Ranieri applauds the fans 4) The Foxes attackers are on fireWatch out for Leicester's highly-dangerous widemen Riyad Mahrez and Marc Albrighton who have both continued from where they left off last term after helping City stay up. The pair ripped Sunderland to pieces in the first half as Albrighton set-up two while Mahrez netted twice. Action Images / Peter Cziborra 2-0: Riyad Mahrez scores Leicester's second goal 5) Vardy could become a £25m manJamie Vardy finished last season with an England call-up and on this form he will deserve a squad place again. His blistering pace gives teams huge problems and forces them to defend deep. The 28-year-old was 'at it' from the first minute pressuring Sunderland's defence. His ratting around never let the visitors settle on the ball and he was dangerous in the box scoring with a clever flick on. If he improves his finishing he will be a £25m player as he could have had a hat-trick here today. JMP/REX Fickle old media!!!!
Scotch Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Didn't get the chance to watch it unfortunately. What formation did we play? 3 or 4 at the back?
ScouseFox Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 we were amazing for an hour. mahrez, as ive said for almost 18 months, is the best player outside the top 4. okazaki could score no goals all season and still be a hero. great guys.
Dylster Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Good performance all round for the majority of the game. The defense needs to sharpen up a bit, made a few mistakes two of which led to goals, but going forward looked fantastic. Was really impressed with Okazaki, Mahrez and Albrighton. Okazaki and Vardy are going to be a nightmare for defenses playing like that. And Drinkwater looked so much better than last season, hope he can keep it up.
FireFox Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Didn't get the chance to watch it unfortunately. What formation did we play? 3 or 4 at the back? 4-4-2 Albrighton mostly was on the left and did incredible there, Mahrez the right. Schlupp pushed forward a lot from LB. Yohan came on to play RB. Fuchs came on to play LB, Schlupp moved up.
RedSoxUK Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Didn't get the chance to watch it unfortunately. What formation did we play? 3 or 4 at the back? Was a whole mix of formations, think they started 4-4-2 essentially, but Schlupp was way ahead of the LB position and Mahrez was all over the shot. So I'd say a 3-4-1-2 just about, with RDL sitting back a little more than usual, idk to be honest. It did come to a 4-4-1-1 at some point. idk!
katieakita Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 As much as I am loving today, it's too soon to know how well he will do just yet Disagree, some of the flack aimed at Ranieri was utter garbage, If NP was still here there would be a wankfest going on. Anyone who truly follows Leicester would have taken confidence with the pre season additions.
foxes_rule1978 Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Great strength in depth as well... look at the players that had to sit on the bench...
DANGEROUS TIGER Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Overall, a very satisfactory start to the new season. Claudio will have observed the weaknesses in defence that were exposed today, and will work on them, with perhaps one more quality signing coming in. Up front we looked really good, but must not throw away opportunities, as we appeared to, today, being sharper and more alert. The new players seem to have slotted in well, and Claudio must be well satisfied. On a personal note, I am confident that that we now have the right manager, who will build us up to a higher level, and instil even greater confidence, and skill levels within the squad. The future is looking promising.
Footnote75 Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Ranieri interview on the BBC mentioning Kasabian...
fazzyfox Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 For those of us who weren't there, some key questions:- How did Drinky do, is he closer to the 2013-14 version than he was last season? Kingy has been part of many great team performances, surely he is now accepted as being good enough after all the doubts. Balti Pies, did they run out, describe the pastry, the filling, the smell.....
RedSoxUK Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Also looked a little 4-2-3-1 on the defence RDL - Morgan - Huth - Schlupp King - Drinkwater Mahrez - Okazaki - Albrighton Vardy
Molly Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Not sure 2 CBs are our best lineup but how can anyone complain for today. Albrighton was out of this world. Mahrez was a magician, Okazaki and Vardy were terrors, Drinky was better than Cambi in any game last year, Kasper kept us in at the beginning, Also liked the look of Fuchs when he came in and the intelligence of Kanté even the guy whose name I can't explain came in and bolstered the defence in height nicely.
teblin Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 For those of us who weren't there, some key questions:- How did Drinky do, is he closer to the 2013-14 version than he was last season? Kingy has been part of many great team performances, surely he is now accepted as being good enough after all the doubts. Balti Pies, did they run out, describe the pastry, the filling, the smell..... Though Drinkwater had his best game for a long time.
chapero82 Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 Disagree, some of the flack aimed at Ranieri was utter garbage, If NP was still here there would be a wankfest going on. Anyone who truly follows Leicester would have taken confidence with the pre season additions. I do but that will be Gary's excuse not to apologise
Molly Posted 8 August 2015 Posted 8 August 2015 For those of us who weren't there, some key questions:- How did Drinky do, is he closer to the 2013-14 version than he was last season? Kingy has been part of many great team performances, surely he is now accepted as being good enough after all the doubts. Balti Pies, did they run out, describe the pastry, the filling, the smell..... I thought Drinky was exceptional and he so nearly scored a blinder.
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