weller54 Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 With a two week gap between the Arsenal and Norwich game, players given a week off to go away. Whilst our competitors for the title have games to remain 'match fit ', is our lack of competitive games a good thing?
mikey54 Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 I very much doubt that they will lose any match fitness by having a game off. The break will benefit the likes of Vardy, Drinkwater - both of whom have had minor injury issues.
Number 6 Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 Definitely beneficial. Certainly when Tottenham and Arsenal will have 2 games a week for a period. Sky sports showed the distance the top 4 will travel in the remainder of Feb. Ours is 0 miles whilst others are racking up thousands. It's not just the fatigue either, it's having time to solely focus on the next opponent.
Buce Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 Of course it is. We have a team that largely picks itself - keeping injury-free is paramount to our chances.
Julian Joachim Jr Shabadoo Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 Stick 'em all in our magic freezer till the Norwich game
indierich06 Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 Could have a negative effect, or the players could come back refreshed, raring to go and fitter than their rivals in the run-in. Depends if your glass is half full or half empty, I suppose.
weller54 Posted 18 February 2016 Author Posted 18 February 2016 Of course it is. We have a team that largely picks itself - keeping injury-free is paramount to our chances. But winning games breeds confidence? That could benefit our rivals.
Raw Dykes Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 Of course it is. We have a team that largely picks itself - keeping injury-free is paramount to our chances. Yeah. The first XI has been pretty much the same all season, so a break is ideal. We looked a bit jaded over Christmas, and improved when the fixture list congestion passed. I'm sure our lack of games will be an advantage for us.
Tuna Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 I think if you look at the slip ups we have had - Villa and Bournemouth - these were in the middle of the gruelling festive run of fixtures. I think we'll be fine, and of course I don't count the game on Sunday as a slip up.
Oxfordfox83 Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 I think if you look at the slip ups we have had - Villa and Bournemouth - these were in the middle of the gruelling festive run of fixtures. I think we'll be fine, and of course I don't count the game on Sunday as a slip up. What he said. 100% a good thing-glad we're sending them on holiday too-try to keep the glare and favourites tag off them...
HighPeakFox Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 I understand the asking, but there is zip that can be done to change it............I am anxious about the Norwich match, I haven't thought further
Fox Ulike Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 At this stage of this season it's a big advantage. The players aren't going to lose fitness due to a week's break. In fact they will probably come back hungrier to play football having missed it all. Tottenham have got to play four games in eleven days now. Three days after that they go to West Ham in the league, and three days after that they host Arsenal. In the same time we have a week's break, then two home games against bottom half clubs and then a trip to Watford. To be fair, if Spurs win both those league games then they will deserve to be up there with us as potential Champions. But I know which schedule i'd rather have.
Richard Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 Depends if they spend the next 10 days brooding over the Arsenal result, or whether they spend it resting and recuperating ready for a fight against Norwich. I don't think this team are one to spend too much time worrying about the past. I reckon we'll hit Norwich with an intensity we haven't seen since the Stoke game.
Captain... Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 Depends if they spend the next 10 days brooding over the Arsenal result, or whether they spend it resting and recuperating ready for a fight against Norwich. I don't think this team are one to spend too much time worrying about the past. I reckon we'll hit Norwich with an intensity we haven't seen since the Stoke game. That is the only possible downside that it comes after a defeat in that manner, and it gets to people, seeing Spus, Arsenal and Man City having tough games in Europe and the FA Cup while we put our feet up will boost the lads, even if Spurs, Arsenal and Man City win it will boost the boys on knowing they have to be at their best. It really should be beneficial, but we will see the reality when we face Norwich.
Loggy88 Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 I think it's very beneficial to have less games and a two week break. We will be the miost refreshed side in the top four and with less games means less chance of players getting injured. We will be absolutely buzzing for the Norwich game.
Sionnach gorm Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 Generally rest is a good thing for teams, any team. The difficulty many teams have had, is too many games. Just look at Real Madrid as an example. They won CL but lost La Liga to the lesser Atletico.
BV92 Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 But what if Vardy takes the week off to gorge on carrot cakes and apple pie he might come back weighing 15 stone ha ha ha apple pie til i die!
weller54 Posted 18 February 2016 Author Posted 18 February 2016 But what if Vardy takes the week off to gorge on carrot cakes and apple pie he might come back weighing 15 stone ha ha ha apple pie til i die! Jamie Lardy!
Claridge Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 But what if Vardy takes the week off to gorge on carrot cakes and apple pie he might come back weighing 15 stone ha ha ha apple pie til i die! Means he'd put on about 6 stone. Looks like a half-starved vampire
Harry - LCFC Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 Can't see how having an FA Cup tie to play this weekend would harm us. Plus it's a wonderful competition to be in, of course.
Charl91 Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 Slightly beneficial, but I don't see it being a massive factor, to be honest. I'm sure people will interpret it either way, depending on the result next week.
ajthefox Posted 18 February 2016 Posted 18 February 2016 I think there's a balance. 4 games a fortnight constantly is going to be more demanding than you would like, but two weeks between games could be a little long in terms of mentality. Like others have said though, whichever way the result goes people will make connections anyway.
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