l444ry Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 Paid the price for being too negative first half. Deserved a draw on second half show but missed Drinkwater's creativity.
adam Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 just noticed we have one home game in January, that could be a long month (home game is against Chelsea!)
shen Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 19 minutes ago, foxes_rule1978 said: You must have only watched the last 10 minutes... the first half they found it easy and just passed the ball around, we allowed that and it inevitably resulted in a goal. We stood off and didn't dare venture into their half without the ball Didn't Vardy run through on goal in the first half? Didn't we have a few raids where the final ball was lacking? We seemed to be a threat with a few of those throws and set pieces and Boruc had to make a stunning reaction save from Ulloa's snap shot. Could and probably should have nicked a point on the balance of chances, just like last season, where let me remind you, we were probably worse than today.
Izzy Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 2 minutes ago, Col city fan said: Ain't that the case. The player that would transform this team overnight would be Garry Parker. What I'd give for a midfielder in this team with a bit of class. Stop it. I'm getting all nostalgic Or Gary McAllister...or even Mark Draper. ANYONE PLEASE, JUST ANYONE WHO CAN KEEP THE FVCKIN BALL!!!!
Mike Oxlong Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 Sky match commentator "Leicester passive, disappointing and blunt up front" Obviously not at the same game as Claudio
TJB-fox Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 10 minutes ago, Father Ted said: Pearson's signings, players and backroom staff. Pearson's momentum from 9 wins from 11 in first Prem season. Pearson's 4-4-1-1 system (note not a 4-4-2). Players disciplined. Playing high pressing game, high fitness, high energy levels. Not afraid to switch formations if he had to (see 3-5-2 end of first prem season/4-3-3 occasionally in championship). Always had a good squad balance. Anybody who can't value Pearson's effect on last season is a muppet! He built that fortress at home, that adventure away from home, that excitement that got the fans on the edge of their seats with expectation and belief. Prove me wrong. King Nigel. I'm not doubting Nigel and the foundations he laid ahead of last season. But, that's all they were. The way you're undermining Ranieri and what his management led to last season is pretty bizzarre, I imagine you weren't shouting about Pearson when we romped to the title last season. Give it a rest.
Vacamion Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 29 minutes ago, Gerard said: Nice how you only quote half the sentence. You're right we did win at the weekend by surrendering possession but we've also picked up 1pt from Bournemouth, West Brom, Watford, Middlesbrough and Sunderland from the other five games outside the last six. I'll stick by what I said, surrendering 70% of the ball isn't a long term recipe for success. We did it last season but no other successful club in history have done it. I just found it amazing that a Leicester fan would criticise us for ceding possession. It's not as if we've ever been famous for knocking it around and dominating possession Barca style, is it? I think there are many other reasons why we picked up so few points against the opposition you listed this year, and blaming the tactic and style of play which has previously served us so well is, for me, missing the point. We set out this evening to defend and break, like last season during the 1-0 phase. It didn't come off. Maybe because we lack the personnel this time around to execute it. We had a bloody good go 2nd half, but that didn't come off either. I think we lost narrowly. In my opinion, it wouldn't have been the most unfair result for us to get a draw. Bournemouth are no mugs. They beat Liverpool the other week. Their Opta stats for workrate and distance covered are always impressive. I would suggest that we need to suck it up and move on, not conclude that the sky is falling in, that we're doomed and need to sack the manager or rip up the playbook.
Struwwelpeter60 Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 33 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said: START OKA****INGZAKI Okazaki has started 8 games in the PL this season. Four times he came from the bench. He played 669 minutes and scored 2 goals. Zero assists. Great!
Guest Col city fan Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 3 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said: Stop it. I'm getting all nostalgic Or Gary McAllister...or even Mark Draper. ANYONE PLEASE, JUST ANYONE WHO CAN KEEP THE FVCKIN BALL!!!! That's the problem my friend. I suggest the defence have been told to launch it or are doing so of their own accord because they have so little faith in our central midfield. That will change to some extent when Drinkwater returns. He'll want the ball, will come and get the ball and the defence will give him the ball.
Fennec-Fox Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 I start to lose faith on Ranieri.... Coaches change formations and change tactics according to games and according to opponents The man along with the team are becoming too predictable ... The opponents know in advance how you gonna play, too easy to tell... Looks like Claudio sticks to his 442 because the players want it...so if the players decide then where is the touch of the manager?!
SecretPro Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 Actually feel sorry for Riyad most of the time. He did at times look like he was at least trying to do something tonight. He is as good as last year - he was phenomenal against Man City at the weekend and it shows given the right support and a team that really plays into our hands and gives him a bit of time and lets the rest of our team move around the pitch freely - he is wasted at the minute having to deal with 3-4 players at a time because there is nobody playing alongside him with the quality and ability to force the opposition to have to pay more attention elsewhere on the pitch and pull men away and spread people cross the play. Whack him in the Chelsea squad and he would look like Hazard. There is literally nothing in the rest of the back 7, no creativity, no movement, no skill, no comfort with the ball at feet even. It is ridiculous how a handful of players actually managed to win us the title last year through sheer class, yes everyone played their part, everyone put in a shift (which is completely missing this year, coincidently) but a lot of bang average players were made to look like full-on top class word-beaters. I'm not slating anyone, we know what we are, we know the type of players we have, players with drive, determination and grit and coming through the leagues and back to the prem that was what we needed, but right now, with the drive gone, we need some players that actually have a brain and some real world class talent. We all know how lucky we were last season, it was amazing, literally UNBELIEVABLE which is kind of my point; bookies do not get those odds that wrong for a reason, just so happens a couple of world class players really hit their game last year. We really need to lower our expectations. We have the players to stay up, undoubtedly, but they need to find those old attributes again and fast.
KingKoala Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 We all know it's not the quality of the players but wrong approach to the game by our manager.
yorkie1999 Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 8 minutes ago, Barky said: Disappointed but not surprised. It has been clear for a while that we don't have the players to unlock these teams who have learned how to deal with us. I'm still hopeful that a midfield of Drinky and Mendy will see a vast improvement but failing that January is just around the corner. I've every faith that Claudio knows what we are missing, the question will be can we get the right player(s) in during the notoriously difficult January window. We do though, the problem is simply we sit back,defend and invite the opposition on too much, everyone can see it apart from the manager., who was himself a defender, so he is installing this Italian belief that the art of winning football matches is by defending the shit out of the game then hoofing it forward to a quick stricker. This is how the guy thinks football should be played and has forced this on the players since xmas last year. I can imagine him saying something in training like " yes Rihyad, very good skills, but you must get back and defend, defending is more important". Well now it's not cos it ain't working, we've got to pack the midfield away from home and play for the result, and keep hold of the ball away from our defenders.
Izzy Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 3 minutes ago, Vacamion said: I just found it amazing that a Leicester fan would criticise us for ceding possession. It's not as if we've ever been famous for knocking it around and dominating possession Barca style, is it? I think there are many other reasons why we picked up so few points against the opposition you listed this year, and blaming the tactic and style of play which has previously served us so well is, for me, missing the point. We set out this evening to defend and break, like last season during the 1-0 phase. It didn't come off. Maybe because we lack the personnel this time around to execute it. We had a bloody good go 2nd half, but that didn't come off either. I think we lost narrowly. In my opinion, it wouldn't have been the most unfair result for us to get a draw. Bournemouth are no mugs. They beat Liverpool the other week. Their Opta stats for workrate and distance covered are always impressive. I would suggest that we need to suck it up and move on, not conclude that the sky is falling in, that we're doomed and need to sack the manager or rip up the playbook. I love you Vac. You're one of the most positive guys on here - always looking for the good in us. I'm usually with you 100% but I'm struggling to stay optimistic after tonight's game. Keep banging the drum and keeping the faith for us all mate
lee7 Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 After the surprise performance against Man City I could see this kind of display coming all weekend and I'm not shocked we lost. I think we'll lose at Stoke too. I hope I'm wrong of course but I just feel Man city played into our hands with their lack of a defence. We won't find another side that set up like that against us all season.
Parafox Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 **** it, I give up. In three days we've gone from last year to 3 years ago. **** 'em. **** Claudio, **** the whole pile of shit we are now. I don't even want to buy a programme never mind a ticket.
Struwwelpeter60 Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 2 minutes ago, Fennec-Fox said: I start to lose faith on Ranieri.... Coaches change formations and change tactics according to games and according to opponents The man along with the team are becoming too predictable ... The opponents know in advance how you gonna play, too easy to tell... Looks like Claudio sticks to his 442 because the players want it...so if the players decide then where is the touch of the manager?! Because you seem to be an expert in tactics. How many different formations did we play today? What formation did we play in the last 20 minutes? Certainly not 442.
dmayne7 Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 7 minutes ago, Col city fan said: It isn't far too good to be where it is mate. It IS where it is. I heard and read all the same comments the season we went down under Holloway. Ranieri takes his share of the blame for yet again going with 442 away from home (has he gone senile btw....why is he doing this?) But we have some bang average players too who underperform far too often, especially away from home (which is where I said we'd have a problem right from the start of the season). The table don't lie. We must pick up something against Stoke. Disagree man. Based on how we have been playing, we're bloody lucky to be where we are. But, you don't win titles with average players. No doubting we overachieved but this team should be comfortably top half. We only lost one player after all albeit the most important one. These boys showed they can do it when they're up for it. You're right about the Holloway comments but this team has shown it can do it. The worrying thing is that we are playing the worst football we have for a long time. We were so much better first season back. I always felt we had a chance of turning it round with a bit of luck. Here? No way if this continues. Problem is we're not set up for 3 in the middle. Got 4 CM's (discounting James) and then 4/5 strikers and 5/6 wingers to fill 3 positions. Ain't happening. King or Amartey with another 1/2 is more than fine but together? We all know what is going to happen. No arguing with where we are but the point I'm making, is the quality and attitude (from last year) shows this team should be pushing at the other end. at the senile comment. Was going to use the exact word myself!
Riot Van Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 Fed up of watching Morgan and Huth trying to play football to be honest.
FrankieADZ Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 another spineless away performance, consistent arent they
yorkie1999 Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 4 minutes ago, Struwwelpeter60 said: Because you seem to be an expert in tactics. How many different formations did we play today? What formation did we play in the last 20 minutes? Certainly not 442. 3-2-effin desperation
An Away Move Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 11 minutes ago, Vacamion said: I just found it amazing that a Leicester fan would criticise us for ceding possession. It's not as if we've ever been famous for knocking it around and dominating possession Barca style, is it? I think there are many other reasons why we picked up so few points against the opposition you listed this year, and blaming the tactic and style of play which has previously served us so well is, for me, missing the point. We set out this evening to defend and break, like last season during the 1-0 phase. It didn't come off. Maybe because we lack the personnel this time around to execute it. We had a bloody good go 2nd half, but that didn't come off either. I think we lost narrowly. In my opinion, it wouldn't have been the most unfair result for us to get a draw. Bournemouth are no mugs. They beat Liverpool the other week. Their Opta stats for workrate and distance covered are always impressive. I would suggest that we need to suck it up and move on, not conclude that the sky is falling in, that we're doomed and need to sack the manager or rip up the playbook. ****ing hell. A sane Leicester fan. Losing the will to live reading most of our lot spout poison about the manager and team they are meant to be behind. I will never blame a player for being disloyal again after reading this shite tonight....
Izzy Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 Fvck it, I'm off to bed. Can't even be arsed to crack one off either...
Fennec-Fox Posted 13 December 2016 Posted 13 December 2016 4 minutes ago, Struwwelpeter60 said: Because you seem to be an expert in tactics. How many different formations did we play today? What formation did we play in the last 20 minutes? Certainly not 442. What formation did CR start with?... and what formation we were playing when we conceded the goal?
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