Chico1958 Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 We need three in midfield - why when there were on the bench were James and Mendy not used. They could have played a half each ffs, and got more match fitness and maybe created a different result. Totally agree with you,NotTheMarketLeader.............................. But I think we thought we would roll over Sunderland and get back our credability, which of course we didn't On a positive note we're only six points off eigth place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy boxing Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 Pathetic useless inept disgraceful forlorn abject purile hapless . Things need to change fast or we will be going down make no mistake about it. Our performances just are not good enough and they need to drastically improve. How we do that God only knows but we're sinking fast and desperately need a liferaft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 4 minutes ago, foxy boxing said: Pathetic useless inept disgraceful forlorn abject purile hapless . Things need to change fast or we will be going down make no mistake about it. Our performances just are not good enough and they need to drastically improve. How we do that God only knows but we're sinking fast and desperately need a liferaft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struwwelpeter60 Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 4 hours ago, NotTheMarketLeader said: We need three in midfield - why when they were on the bench were James and Mendy not used. They could have played a half each ffs, and got more match fitness and maybe created a different result. I think the answer is very simple: because he needs them on wednesday. Both have not played for ages. Mendy is back in training for just two weeks. Giving both 4 more days to reach 100% match-fitness was the right decision. It shows, that Ranieri, in contrast to many in this forum, is not in panic modus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim5000 Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 James has been out for nearly 2 seasons. It's a bit much expecting him to come in an save us.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 4 minutes ago, Struwwelpeter60 said: I think the answer is very simple: because he needs them on wednesday. Both have not played for ages. Mendy is back in training for just two weeks. Giving both 4 more days to reach 100% match-fitness was the right decision. It shows, that Ranieri, in contrast to many in this forum, is not in panic modus. Except James can't play in CL as not in named squad! If they are fit fit enough to be on the bench by definition they are fit enough to play. In addition CR said last week he was ready to come off the bench V WBA, but had to change tactics. Dont forget neither of these played a minute at Sunderland which means they are no further along in fitness or game time. This is a game where we were short of DD, a game we lost, and played abysmally in, a game which losing could drop us into the relegation zone. Ranieri should not be panicking, but he should be acting to stop this horrendous slide. Saturday was a missed opportunity. Easier games are not going to be forthcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Struwwelpeter60 Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 48 minutes ago, NotTheMarketLeader said: Except James can't play in CL as not in named squad! If they are fit fit enough to be on the bench by definition they are fit enough to play. In addition CR said last week he was ready to come off the bench V WBA, but had to change tactics. Dont forget neither of these played a minute at Sunderland which means they are no further along in fitness or game time. This is a game where we were short of DD, a game we lost, and played abysmally in, a game which losing could drop us into the relegation zone. Ranieri should not be panicking, but he should be acting to stop this horrendous slide. Saturday was a missed opportunity. Easier games are not going to be forthcoming. Thanks, for the information about James and the CL. Regarding fitness: I think , Ranieri doesn't want to risk another setback. Mendy suffered one a few weeks ago, and James, who played in the pre-season at Oxford (19.07.), also had one. CR knows, that getting and keeping Mendy (his man) fit, could be vital in the relegation battle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Clender Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 About 3 or 4 weeks ago I was very proud of the saying "Doing a Leicester", not so proud now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotTheMarketLeader Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 20 minutes ago, Struwwelpeter60 said: Thanks, for the information about James and the CL. Regarding fitness: I think , Ranieri doesn't want to risk another setback. Mendy suffered one a few weeks ago, and James, who played in the pre-season at Oxford (19.07.), also had one. CR knows, that getting and keeping Mendy (his man) fit, could be vital in the relegation battle. Maybe. I like the guy (Ranieri) and I don't want him getting sacked, but at the same time I don't think so far he's stepped up to making the big decisions. E.g. to change the formation that's not working and to drop those players not 'at it'. For his own sake, the club's, and ours, he needs to turn this around, and quickly. That is not going to be easy, and on Saturday again with ignoring the need for change he's made it more difficult. He's let it slide for far, far too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishnetchick Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 Glad I didn't make the trip up North! Went to watch the The Tigers beat Northampton. Wise decision in the end methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy boxing Posted 4 December 2016 Share Posted 4 December 2016 Last season it was cel a bration time come on where as this season it's more re lag ation hymn on and on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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