Man City 1-1 (1-3 on penalties) post match bickering

[UpTheLeagueFox]

Iheanacho FFS

[cityfanlee23]

Analysis of tonight -

 

As a team:

Overall I thought we played well and had them pinned back on the counter many times, they put us under pressure but looking at their squad it really is not surprising. In terms of performance I was pleased, off the ball transitions were good, players tried to create spaces for eachother (which is not easy against a side this good) and we moved the play around sensibly, first half we had no clinical edge and really struggled to get it into iheanacho in space and were closed down very quickly by the high press. Second half I thought we dominated large parts of the game and the substitutes really made a difference and we had them very worried.

 

Individually:

 

Claude Puel - Really pleased with him tonight, he changed formation and tactics as were required, we soaked up pressure well in defence and pressed forward on attack well (although at times there were few options, I feel we need another box to box mid) he made the right subs at the right time and very nearly pulled off a great win with a weaker squad against one of the best teams in the world, some short disappointing periods in the first half when soaking up pressure but overall we looked well drilled and our positioning in transition looked good. His reaction to the goal was great, so much passion and I really feel he believes in his players and the club. I'm still Puel in.

 

 

Ward - Did well tonight and made some good saves, was helping organise the defence often

 

Simpson - Did okay, did not really do much at either end but covered himself well.

 

Maguire - Bit of pressure tonight as the captain and looked comfortable

 

Soyuncu - A few dodgy moments and never really looked settled but he got the job done - Needs time

 

Fuchs - Did well in the tackle but his passing was utterly atrocious tonight, really let himself down in that regard and that penalty........ Chilwell is definitely #1

 

Ghezzal - Spent his time on the pitch completely isolated with most of the play in the middle and on the other side of the pitch, could not do much but moved into spaces and tried to make tackles

 

Choudhury - Played really well overall although he did make a few mistakes in the game, needs time but should definitely be fighting for a first team place based on tonight.

 

Iborra - Was okay, really did not do much, was slightly more effective playing behind Iheanacho than in midfield where he was largely a passenger (KDB is unplayable let's be honest)

 

Ndidi - Another that had an okay game, was solid in the tackle but passing let him down a few times tonight, did not really do much in the transition.

 

Gray - One of our brightest players, moved well into channels and created space, and to my shock left walker for dead in a race??? I knew he was quick but **** me!

 

Iheanacho - Really disappointing, He's probably kicking himself tonight, reports and rumours suggest he's great in training but just cannot do it on the pitch, not good enough at present.

 

Subs:

Albrighton - what a goal, energised and creative, ran at players and had confidence, passing was great and changed the dynamic of the game

 

Maddison - Did fine, not much to note as he was so crowded out in the midfield but he held the ball well and tried to create space with quick passes

 

Ricardo - Him and albrighton worked well together and really lit the game up, did well.

 

The penalties

****ing disgraceful.

[Corky]

3 minutes ago, BenTheFox said:

Without question. Regardless of what you say about him, he would at least be able to look back at his time and say he did something Klopp and Potch haven't yet done and that's win a trophy. 

Maybe outside the club but a significant amount of the fanbase will never take to him no matter what he does.

 

Winning a League Cup isn't going to make him hugely popular.

[CosbehFox]

2 minutes ago, justfoxes said:

Stringer and co stated Vardy not injured ??

Wouldn’t believe a ****ing word that shit-stirrer says. He’d be on the bench if he was anywhere near fit 

[alanf0x]

At least half the first team will have had a night off and will be fresh for 3 points at Chelsea. 

 

Just like when we rested a few at Fulham ready for spurs...

[CosbehFox]

1 minute ago, UpTheLeagueFox said:

Iheanacho FFS

No support for him. Wouldn’t have it as a personal criticism of him but it is worthy of criticising Puel. There’s no way this lad can lead the line but with the right support, he’s fine 

[Silva Fox]

1 minute ago, Cardiff_Fox said:

Wouldn’t believe a ****ing word that shit-stirrer says. He’d be on the bench if he was anywhere near fit 

He asked Puel directly and he confirmed Vardy was rested not injured.

[simon matts]

1 minute ago, Cardiff_Fox said:

Wouldn’t believe a ****ing word that shit-stirrer says. He’d be on the bench if he was anywhere near fit 

Puel confirmed Vardy not injured. Needed to rest !!!!

[KrefelderFox666]

2 minutes ago, Silva Fox said:

Poor team selection and to not even have Vardy on the bench because he needed "resting" confirms to me that Puel doesn't know what he's doing and the sooner he goes the better. Much improved 2nd half performance but we could have won that in 90 mins with the likes of Ricardo, Albrighton and Maddison in the starting line up. Great performance from Choudhary.

Because that is the reason we didn't beat one of the best teams in the world...

 

Apart from Vardy's pace, I don't think anyone could have changed much. I am not a big fan of Simpson but thought he did superb defensively. Puel obviously wanted to keep it tight. Going all out attack has the potential for teams like Man City to punish us. Remember that Spurs 6-1?

[Gevans_97]

An 11 was chosen. Regardless of what you think about the decision, that 11 (and subs) drew 1-1 with Man City. 

 

the players are at fault for the penalties. 

 

there’s no guarantee that we would have even made it to penalties with a different team. 

 

Give credit where it’s due. We’re all uncertain about Puel but people are just finding reasons to blame him for everything, it’s becoming boring.

[The Doctor]

4 minutes ago, justfoxes said:

Stringer and co stated Vardy not injured ??

Stringer is a shit stirring twat who wants controversy around the manager because it gives him more of a voice. There's a good reason the players stopped talking to him 4 years ago, and the sooner the Beeb bin him off the better. Not even as if he's half way competent as a commentator. Listen to the commentary and you get more of an idea about his fashion sense and what sandwich he's got today than the game

[CosbehFox]

1 minute ago, Silva Fox said:

He asked Puel directly and he confirmed Vardy was rested not injured.

And yet Puel has just answered otherwise to Tanner 

[The_Rorab]

2 minutes ago, simon matts said:

Puel confirmed Vardy not injured. Needed to rest !!!!

Aye.

 

Needed to rest, because of his recovering from a injury is the subtext there.

[The Doctor]

2 minutes ago, simon matts said:

Puel confirmed Vardy not injured. Needed to rest !!!!

Needed to rest because he's still recovering from an injury and isn't at the point of playing 4 games in 11 days yet.

[KrefelderFox666]

2 minutes ago, Gevans_97 said:

An 11 was chosen. Regardless of what you think about the decision, that 11 (and subs) drew 1-1 with Man City. 

 

the players are at fault for the penalties. 

 

there’s no guarantee that we would have even made it to penalties with a different team. 

 

Give credit where it’s due. We’re all uncertain about Puel but people are just finding reasons to blame him for everything, it’s becoming boring.

No positivity please in this forum, you might get blocked

[Silva Fox]

1 minute ago, KrefelderFox666 said:

Because that is the reason we didn't beat one of the best teams in the world...

 

Apart from Vardy's pace, I don't think anyone could have changed much. I am not a big fan of Simpson but thought he did superb defensively. Puel obviously wanted to keep it tight. Going all out attack has the potential for teams like Man City to punish us. Remember that Spurs 6-1?

But they fielded a weakened team, not one of the best in the world on the pitch tonight and we should have gone out all with our strongest side. Deja vu from last season.

[UniFox21]

4 minutes ago, Cardiff_Fox said:

Wouldn’t believe a ****ing word that shit-stirrer says. He’d be on the bench if he was anywhere near fit 

Dad had the radio on on the way back, had to turn them off as they made everything about this evening so negative. Know a guy who works there who sings a few of their praises (Owynn in particular) but they just drain any positive outlook continuously. 

[SuperMike]

Goodness! In over fifty years of supporting Leicester I have rarely seen such an abject performance as Iheanachos today. Probably only Junior Lewis and Kelvin Etuhu could compare.

How much did we pay Man.City? Wow! Unbelievable.

[UniFox21]

2 minutes ago, Cardiff_Fox said:

And yet Puel has just answered otherwise to Tanner 

Wouldn't be surprised if Tanner got it wrong in all honesty

[CosbehFox]

Just now, Silva Fox said:

But they fielded a weakened team, not one of the best in the world on the pitch tonight and we should have gone out all with our strongest side. Deja vu from last season.

You argue either way. They played two players out of the cold - the rest in and around the first team squad/played in recent weeks. Including two players who are probably in the very, very best (probably wouldn’t have played in other circumstance)

[CosbehFox]

Just now, UniFox21 said:

Wouldn't be surprised if Tanner got it wrong in all honesty

Tanner confirmed that he wasn’t fit enough and resting. Basically as others have said off an injury.

[UniFox21]

Just now, Cardiff_Fox said:

Tanner confirmed that he wasn’t fit enough and resting. Basically as others have said off an injury.

So as most people guessed, yet its reported he's dropped. 

[fuchsntf]

11 minutes ago, Fox85 said:

For starters he could of started Ricardo for Simpson with Albrighton for gazelle.

Okazaki should of started ahead of ihanacho.

Maddison should of started ahead of iborra.

The only good thing I can give CP is Hamza he was fantastic tonight 

But they also have had bad games,and not been at the races.. 

like many on here you cry out because Puel hasn't selected your favourites..

but jesus...again !!?  nobody has been performing....!!!

IMO your selections are also shite...

we have silly cra p arguments,and split hairs on team selection...Ffs 15 games and nobody deserves to be Automatic choice....

and there isnt...A.... "Well they look better,they are all failing,to deliver good footbal l at any  consistent level.

At present we could put Maguire up front and Vardy at 5.....it wouldn't make a damn difference..Simpson had a good game in my view..

Ricardo was being shouted down not 6 games ago...

 

 

 

 

 

 

[CosbehFox]

2 minutes ago, UniFox21 said:

Dad had the radio on on the way back, had to turn them off as they made everything about this evening so negative. Know a guy who works there who sings a few of their praises (Owynn in particular) but they just drain any positive outlook continuously. 

I’ve had the unpleasant experience of meeting the bloke - he’s so arrogant and narcissistic, he wants to source his own stories in some mad hope that 5Live have him on the next day. 

 

He needs to remember the BBC Leithian values. There’s a place for the ilk of Stringer and it’s not on the BBC. 

[The Doctor]

2 minutes ago, Silva Fox said:

But they fielded a weakened team, not one of the best in the world on the pitch tonight and we should have gone out all with our strongest side. Deja vu from last season.

They still had a 50m CB, 50m full back, two 60m attacking midfielders and one of the best goalscorers in the country in their starting lineup. That lineup they put out would easily qualify for Europe in the league.