Man U 2-,Leicester 1 post match thread.

[ALC Fox]

48 minutes ago, jayfox26 said:

Just watched football focus. Showed Pogba and Shaws goals 10 times showed vardys once and just spent the whole time wanking over shaw and pogba. Barely mentioned us other than we played well but were dodgy at the back. The bias towards united and the top teams is just disgusting. Lineker needs to have a word!

It was the same in the pre-match build-up on Sky. At least 45 mins of the hour was spent going on about Man Utd and Mourinho. The BBC's write up on the game was also heavy on the Utd content and very Leicester light. Dion Dublin was at the game and wrote an entire piece on Utd. That berk Paul Merson still thinks we play counterattacking football with 30% possession!

 

It's to be expected. The neutrals want to hear about Man Utd and they have a bigger countrywide and worldwide fanbase. It's annoying for us, especially when the so-called experts know nothing about us, because we want as much Leicester City content as we can devour.

 

The fairytale is over in terms of our media coverage and, to be honest, I'm quite happy for us to go under the radar again. Maybe we can just get on with it and pull a few more miracles out of the bag while we're at it 

[lcfc81]

I was speaking to my mate at the game about Amartey being off the pace, he pointed out that penalty aside they didn't really create much down that side until amartey was subbed (after there was the one through ball that Pereira had bring their player down and the shaw goal) he was playing devils advocate but he got me thinking a little. 

Edited 11 August 2018 by lcfc81

[Md9]

From what I seen pogba was nothing special but seems to be getting a lot of praise for last night. Like someone mentioned already would be happy to slip under the radar again I think we could have a good season again this year.

[yks]

Claude Puel:

• “It was a good game, a good performance from my team. Certainly we lacked more energy in the second half. That's normal for the first game. We conceded an early goal, it was harsh. It was not a good result but it's a good performance. We gave our best, it was a difficult team against a great team. We deserved a different result.”

• ”We showed good control, good football, a lot of chances. We had chances to score in the first half. It was more difficult in the second half without the energy. I am happy with the squad and the transfer window. We need to continue and build some good momentum.”

• ”We deserved a minimum of a draw.

• ”It was tough for Harry Maguire, he gave his best and had a good game. I am happy with the performance to make this game in this condition, it's encouraging for the future."

[coolhandfox]

37 minutes ago, Mickyblueeyes said:

Disagree with this. We created a good number of chances from open playing. Especially considering we were away at Old Trafford. The Kelechi chance in the first half, the Maddison strike which De Gea saved well and the Gray chance in the second half were all good quality chances which would’ve gone in against lesser opposition. 

 

I dont think its it’s fair to criticise the team for not carving open Man U, away every time we ventured into their half. 

 

 

 

1 hour ago, kingfox said:

Well that's a load of bullshit.

 

We created a decent amount last night from open play, WTF were you watching?

My point is not we didn't create chance, but we still find it difficult to create chances playing though the middle, similar to last season.

 

 

[Suzie the Fox]

8 minutes ago, yks said:

Claude Puel:

• “It was a good game, a good performance from my team. Certainly we lacked more energy in the second half. That's normal for the first game. We conceded an early goal, it was harsh. It was not a good result but it's a good performance. We gave our best, it was a difficult team against a great team. We deserved a different result.”

• ”We showed good control, good football, a lot of chances. We had chances to score in the first half. It was more difficult in the second half without the energy. I am happy with the squad and the transfer window. We need to continue and build some good momentum.”

• ”We deserved a minimum of a draw.

• ”It was tough for Harry Maguire, he gave his best and had a good game. I am happy with the performance to make this game in this condition, it's encouraging for the future."

Nicely summed up Claude 

[Guest Mickyblueeyes]

5 minutes ago, coolhandfox said:

 

My point is not we didn't create chance, but we still find it difficult to create chances playing though the middle, similar to last season.

 

 

But it wasn’t. Those chances I listed were not created by last ditch pumps into the box. In fact class the Vardy chance and goal in that too. They came about from proper build up play using our playmaker in the middle of the park. There were also two or three through balls that created half chances that may have led to something if it wasn’t for Bailly. We showed enough from open play not to warrant that criticism but it is an opinion based game. 

[UPinCarolina]

17 minutes ago, coolhandfox said:

 

My point is not we didn't create chance, but we still find it difficult to create chances playing though the middle, similar to last season.

 

 

Not to fully disagree, but I did see more intent to work through the middle yesterday - particularly from Maddison. We had a number of shots barely blocked that came from center-right or center-left of the keeper. 

[Jacnah]

1 hour ago, woznotwos said:

That's why i don't bother to watch it .

Nor sky tbh. They are selling global brand as are the newspapers. Tbf to them it sells, but it's not servicing real football supporters, those who aren't glory hunters and follow the other 86 teams in the league

[Lesterlad]

1 hour ago, sishades said:

There once was a time when losing at home to teams like Millwall and Rotherham were the norm. We have come a long way to now moaning about losing at Old Trafford.

A lot of people moaning probably don’t realise united finished 2nd last season and ruddy hard to beat at home. But according to the dooms day merchants we should beat everybody and finish on 114points. Well 111 now

[Guest MattP]

Was quite impressed overall.

 

Big plus was Maddison, he looks a very good player, we'll look far better with a fully fit Vardy stretching the opposition defence as well. The only real criticism was the passing again at times, Silva and Ndidi the main culprits. 

 

If Ricardo isn't going to play there right back is clearly an issue that needs sorting. Surely he will though eventually. 

[Beechey]

1 minute ago, MattP said:

Was quite impressed overall.

 

Big plus was Maddison, he looks a very good player, we'll look far better with a fully fit Vardy stretching the opposition defence as well. The only real criticism was the passing again at times, Silva and Ndidi the main culprits. 

 

If Ricardo isn't going to play there right back is clearly an issue that needs sorting. Surely he will though eventually. 

It's weird with the passing, we seem to be able to do 40 yard pings left and right, but often screw up a simple 5 yard pass on the ground.

[fuchsntf]

2 hours ago, ARM1968 said:

Have to say old Jose coming out with utter shit like that is just plain laughable. It is beyond parody. He knows Man Utd have spent bucket loads and is trying to deflect from the obvious - he’s washed up and they’re going to win no trophies. Melt. 

Fans love "Schadenfreude".  Jose's.  career even now,has and is brillant....

Like all top managers,they all come out with some aching BS,or have their

Down periods.  They will also come into  Periods where their star wanes partially/totally.

Jose has been around longer than most,and I Reckon he will have a few more years

Irritating and aggravating many Fans and pundits,including home Club Fans.....

 

I dont,either hate or  love,these Characters of their sport.For me they all need to sell themselves,

their wards,or just the Moment....Its part of the all around craiq.

I am though happy,they exsist......it takes all Sorts,all types and some do tend to nerve...so what!

I couldnt rumble up a storm because of it....

 

This Manutd is still good enough,for top 4. like Arsenal I would love to see then struggle to

get in the top 10, but it wont Happen.... They just can afford stronger better quality Fring players,

and as the early season lengthens,than they get stronger and sharper have more quality  as a team on a higher level than....Teams like ourselves.

 

Neutral Fans,hope occasionally that a Leicester,Burnley or ..Wolves,and even a Spurs,can upset the real big

Applecart....

Jose is More content,than he lets on,and will Carry on with a smile his conveyer belt of BS...

Gud on 'im and his like....

Sticks n stones...is how I take all words in our journey of life....be happy.......

Too short for the..... even the....

 

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[Guest MattP]

2 minutes ago, Beechey said:

It's weird with the passing, we seem to be able to do 40 yard pings left and right, but often screw up a simple 5 yard pass on the ground.

It's very bizarre, Silva is capable of some wonderful long range passing but every game seems to misplace two or three balls that are so simple

 

[SheppyFox]

54% possession with nearly twice the attempts on goal at Old Trafford. What are we, Bayern or something? 

[DANGEROUS TIGER]

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Plenty to feel encouraged by, although the right back slot seems a little weak. Overall, a good team effort.

[leicesterseddon]

Overall I thought it was an encouraging performance, thought we deserved a draw.

 

Chilwell and Gray got themselves into some good positions, but their final ball is still very poor.

 

I'm also getting frustrated with Silva, keeps giving the ball away and keeping the ball far too long.

 

But happy overall and I think we should (touch wood) beat Wolves next week.

[leicesterseddon]

Just now, leicesterseddon said:

Overall I thought it was an encouraging performance, thought we deserved a draw.

 

Chilwell and Gray got themselves into some good positions, but their final ball is still very poor.

 

I'm also getting frustrated with Silva, keeps giving the ball away and doesn't seem to have learned from last season.

 

But happy overall and I think we should (touch wood) beat Wolves next week.

 

[Stadt]

5 minutes ago, leicesterseddon said:

 

 

 

[RumbleFox]

Overall the performance was good and lots of promise.  Obviously we need more time to judge the team either way but encouraging stuff.  I also thought Gray was the hardest working player on the pitch.  So many people like to call him lazy and accuse him of having a bad attitude so I think it is only fair to mention when he works so hard for the team.  X

[RumbleFox]

3 minutes ago, Stadt said:

 

 

 

9 minutes ago, leicesterseddon said:

 

 

[ARM1968]

6 minutes ago, RumbleFox said:

 

 

Yeah mate. Agreed. 

[PaulW]

47 minutes ago, Gerbold said:

I got the impression, from RL commentary, thet he was just knackered.

He was having less influence on the game.

[volpeazzurro]

3 hours ago, coolhandfox said:

 

My point is not we didn't create chance, but we still find it difficult to create chances playing though the middle, similar to last season.

 

 

Sometimes chances are few for any but the top teams but,  we did have chances. De gea made a couple of inspired saves that on another day or a different goalkeeper could have gone in and of course Vardy scored. As always had they gone in .... Did United have that many more chances though? Their first was unlucky and their second had a touch of fortune about it. Overall a draw would have been a fair result. 

 

Early days with players to come in who will also need a bit of time to gel. Let's see how it's going in about 12 games time.

[Les-TA-Jon]

Penalty for the tackle on Nacho? 

 

Yellow/Red for Fred in first half?