Dahnsouff Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 Could not see it posted anywhere (Sorry, didn`t look THAT hard) - delete if posted elsewhere https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/11/leicester-premier-league-football?CMP=share_btn_tw
urban.spaceman Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 Good article. Though it's funny how it says we've done our business early when this entire forum spent a while month having a ****ing anxiety attack about our lack of signings. In perspective we're having another very good window and the future is looking very, very bright.
Stoopid Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 Hard to recall a summer when I've been more excited about the new season. Even my inner Eeyore - a constant voice of caution - is not as loud as usual, and I'm beginning to think that even if we don't break into the top 6 this time, we're in for a thrilling ride. Can't wait for August!
rn9013 Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 Great article, thanks for sharing. This is the first season since being back in the PL that I genuinely have no fear about being relegated - which is nice. I know we've had some decent sides over the last few years, but there's always been that nagging thought in the back of my mind of relegation. But this year, I'm just excited. Man Utd and Arsenal are there to be chased in my opinion, and I think we've got a very good squad (along with Wolves and Everton) that can take them to the wire.
Nicolo Barella Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 7 minutes ago, rn9013 said: Great article, thanks for sharing. This is the first season since being back in the PL that I genuinely have no fear about being relegated - which is nice. I know we've had some decent sides over the last few years, but there's always been that nagging thought in the back of my mind of relegation. But this year, I'm just excited. Man Utd and Arsenal are there to be chased in my opinion, and I think we've got a very good squad (along with Wolves and Everton) that can take them to the wire. And Chelsea! (Potentially).
Countryfox Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 Great article ... I hope a certain Mr H. Maguire reads it ...
Cincinnati Fox Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 23 minutes ago, rn9013 said: Great article, thanks for sharing. This is the first season since being back in the PL that I genuinely have no fear about being relegated - which is nice. I know we've had some decent sides over the last few years, but there's always been that nagging thought in the back of my mind of relegation. But this year, I'm just excited. Man Utd and Arsenal are there to be chased in my opinion, and I think we've got a very good squad (along with Wolves and Everton) that can take them to the wire. That’s us going down then.
PhillippaT Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 1 minute ago, Peckfortonfox said: That’s us going down then. *Darth Vader voice* NOOOOOOOOOOO! */Darth Vader voice*
Finnegan Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 All of these optimistic, excited articles about Brendan Rodgers Leicester at the minute is making me look forward even more to Phil Mcnulty's pre season prediction that we'll finish 17th.
Countryfox Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 26 minutes ago, PhillippaT said: *Darth Vader voice* NOOOOOOOOOOO! */Darth Vader voice* *Does that mean we have to say 'Nooooooo' and 'Darth Vader voice' in a Darth Vader voice ???* *Normal voice.
rn9013 Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 44 minutes ago, Peckfortonfox said: That’s us going down then. I really hope I don't live to regret typing that! It is LCFC after all, expect the unexpected
DerbyshireFox Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 Interesting that Monaco were apparently sniffing around Pérez, wonder if that had any effect on negotiations? Not that it matters, we got them both in the end!! ?
Nick Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 5 minutes ago, DerbyshireFox said: Interesting that Monaco were apparently sniffing around Pérez, wonder if that had any effect on negotiations? Not that it matters, we got them both in the end!! ? I thought that - wouldn't have helped!
Swiss_tony Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 This is what big clubs do. Trigger transfer clauses, not wait around for crumbs to fall off the table.
Spudulike Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 It feels like we've been the band having the difficult second album. One almighty hangover. Three seasons of going through the Premier League motions but I'm feeling the vibes that our mojo is returning.
mazarron fox Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 I really hope the Rudkin haters now go I think overall he has done fantastic job and clearly so does top. Let’s enjoy the ride
StriderHiryu Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 That's a good article. I think it also provides some explanation over the Perez deal. We may well have overpaid, but sometimes over paying to get a deal over the line can actually be worth it. We got all three signings done in time to join the training camp, and it's at camps like those that players form a real bond and team spirit created. Team spirit absolutely cannot be underrated, look at our 15/16 team as proof of that! Tielemans also clearly bonded with players in the team, and that might have been one of the most important reasons he decided to come back and sign. If you look at the top clubs, Real Madrid this summer have been the most organised. No fannying about - Mendy, Militao, Hazard and Jovic recruited in quick time and in plenty of time for preseason. We are a much smaller club, but being run in the right way is still important. And moving in and concluding a deal before anyone else gets a sniff can be a good thing. The winger deal will be the interesting one. Seems like many clubs are looking for one, so perhaps it's the one where we have to play a waiting game and strike when the market moves.
wattolcfc Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 Remember 6 months ago when we were lambasted by the media for sacking Puel.... how times change. The way they talked about us was disgusting and now suddenly we are the media darlings, can't stand journos (excluding our own Geoff Peters of course).
RumbleFox Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 Right, that's it, top 6 bet going on tomorrow me ducks. X
FOXSE Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 6 hours ago, Finnegan said: All of these optimistic, excited articles about Brendan Rodgers Leicester at the minute is making me look forward even more to Phil Mcnulty's pre season prediction that we'll finish 17th. 'With a heavy heart'
Finnegan Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 8 minutes ago, FOXSE said: 'With a heavy heart' "Leicester have a very promising, exciting squad, I'm a big fan of Brendan Rodgers and they finished the season very strongly. In Jamie Vardy they have a good supply of goals and Jonny Evans and Kasper Schmeichel are experienced heads at the back. Prediction: 17th." Norwich City: Something something momentum from promotion, something something not really spent anything but exciting brand of football, something something proven that they don't need James Maddison. Prediction: 10th.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 8 hours ago, PhillippaT said: *Darth Vader voice* NOOOOOOOOOOO! */Darth Vader voice* Your haikus are getting worse.
car1os Posted 11 July 2019 Posted 11 July 2019 It’s great to see a few positive articles about our progress and squad, but I hope the team do not believe the hype. I just hope we don’t set ourselves up for a fall after being built up by the media over the summer...
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