Burton Albion 3-1 Post Match Thread

[MPH]

so a clear pattern with all 3 goals... pulling it back to lvl with the penalty spot after running to the line... first two goals we had someone in the box running to the line to pull defenders with them to leave space for the cut back.Third goal no runner into the 6 yard to take defenders but it still worked!

[jim5000]

57 minutes ago, TeamRocket said:

When is next round  draw?

Thursday morning on the Zoe Ball breakfast show (Radio 2).

[ealingfox]

34 minutes ago, W88DY said:

The draw starts on Thursday at 08:45 GMT and will be broadcast live on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2. You can also follow it on the BBC Sport website.

 

Bloody hell - I thought you were taking the piss but that's actually what's happening

 

[The Year Of The Fox]

Cracking view in the second half 

 

surely burton sold more tickets  than they should

 

 

crap pics but we were forced to watch it from behind a fence near the corner flag 

[StriderHiryu]

2 minute highlights:
https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/11848823/burton-1-3-leicester

 

 

[StanSP]

 

 

[UniFox21]

4 minutes ago, StanSP said:

 

 

They should hold their heads high tbh, they showed fight and pushed us for a good chunk of the second half. On another day they level it at 2-2. I do love the cup for games like this where football league teams face the prem teams and give them a scare on drive and determination. 

[foxfanazer]

14 minutes ago, StanSP said:

 

 

Played some decent stuff at times but can't let us go 2 up so early. Nice to Lloyd come on, what a guy! 

[NewquayFox]

Screaming out for a quality winger in the next window, Albrighton did himself no favours at all tonight, actually thought Gray was far better than him. Just shows how good Vardy is at one on ones, would have had at least one hat trick tonight...

Onwards we go if we don’t draw Man City again.... 

[Marshall Cockney Fox]

11 minutes ago, NewquayFox said:

Screaming out for a quality winger in the next window, Albrighton did himself no favours at all tonight, actually thought Gray was far better than him. Just shows how good Vardy is at one on ones, would have had at least one hat trick tonight...

Onwards we go if we don’t draw Man City again.... 

Albrighton was poor tonight. But that is rarely the case with Marc. So maybe just an off night. 

[Out Foxed]

15 minutes ago, NewquayFox said:

Screaming out for a quality winger in the next window, Albrighton did himself no favours at all tonight, actually thought Gray was far better than him. Just shows how good Vardy is at one on ones, would have had at least one hat trick tonight...

Onwards we go if we don’t draw Man City again.... 

L Dyer

[Dr The Singh]

19 minutes ago, NewquayFox said:

Screaming out for a quality winger in the next window, Albrighton did himself no favours at all tonight, actually thought Gray was far better than him. Just shows how good Vardy is at one on ones, would have had at least one hat trick tonight...

Onwards we go if we don’t draw Man City again.... 

Can we get Lloyd Dyer back please

[BoyJones]

1 hour ago, StanSP said:

Man City at home in the quarters then!

 

First half bossed it. Passing game was brilliant.

 

Second half we were overrun at times and Burton took control. Goal was coming but Ward should have done better. We weathered their 15-min storm and got through a scrappy period.

 

The amount of chances and openings we had before and after they scored though. So many that we could have realistically put away as well. Finishing and final ball could have been so much better.

 

But we're through and the 2nd string (for the most part) get the job done. Wouldn't mind Colchester or Oxford/Sunderland in the next round.

Fair assessment, but Oxford away rather than Man City at home!

[Dr The Singh]

3 minutes ago, Out Foxed said:

L Dyer

Beat me to it

[StriderHiryu]

1 hour ago, MPH said:

so a clear pattern with all 3 goals... pulling it back to lvl with the penalty spot after running to the line... first two goals we had someone in the box running to the line to pull defenders with them to leave space for the cut back.Third goal no runner into the 6 yard to take defenders but it still worked!

That’s why we are so good this season, it’s system football at its finest. Clear patterns of play that are used across the squad meaning even with 9 changes we can function at a good level. Fast and fluid attack where runners know where they need to get to and players who know where to put the ball. 

 

Complete turnaround from football under Puel. Rodgers is a top coach!

[treer]

2 hours ago, urban.spaceman said:

 

It's nailed on to be Man City at home isn't it?

it is not Man cty at home is odds of 15

[treer]

2 hours ago, urban.spaceman said:

 

It's nailed on to be Man City at home isn't it?

 

[The Year Of The Fox]

2 minutes ago, treer said:

 

Yes

[treer]

When Gray went more central towards the end of the game , I thought for the first time he looked a good prem player.

He still looks short of confidence, but at long last there is hope. He done well tonight

 

[CosbehFox]

I tell you one thing; their centre back Wallace was absolute dogshite

[Dan]

We made a lot harder work of that than we should've but we got there in the end. Could've had far more goals in the second half. Got away with a couple too.

 

Genuinely so resigned to us getting Man City at home I can barely give a toss about the draw  

[Mickey O'Neil]

Just seen Ian Nacho’s goal. Lovely build up. Very nice. ✌️

 

Their goal was hit well. We can say Ward should have done better but it was half decent. 

[Tanya]

That was incredibly nervy. We let Burton back in but fair play to them: they played some good football. If it wasn't for Ward we could have lost that one. None of the back four covered themselves in glory against a tough and determined opponent. I was particularly disappointed with JJ. Although again Burton were excellent. 

 

Thought Youri was a class above tonight. I feel privileged to watch him in blue. Chuffed for Kelechi. Thought he did okay and it was a composed finish for the first goal. Barnes was horrifically unlucky. Thought he looked onside for the disallowed goal. He is looking excellent and I believe in time the goals will come.

 

The backup wingers didn't do themselves any favours. Demari did some lovely work in close and it's terrific to see him adding assists to his game but he squanders so many goal scoring chances. It does my head in. Marc, though, had a risible night. Looked like a League One player at times! He has looked good in the League so far so hopefully this was just an off night. A top notch winger should be top of next season's recruitment list. 

 

Very scrappy performance but a win is all that matters. Onwards and upwards!

[UpTheLeagueFox]

3 hours ago, StanSP said:

@UpTheLeagueFox you seem quite cramped in there! Comfy?!

 

On 27/10/2019 at 09:05, Dahnsouff said:

@UpTheLeagueFox Give us a wave Geoff

 

On 30/04/2019 at 07:43, murphy said:

Ha! Close up of @UpTheLeagueFox on my stream, close to Matt Elliott.

From the match thread which is now locked... yes, it was very cramped in there. First world problems ha.

 

[murphy]

3 hours ago, Zaphod Beeblebrox said:

Also Ward had a nightmare on their goal. Straight through his hands. Was well hit but should have done much better. Great save from the half volley later on though made up for it a little. 

A bit harsh.

 

The shot was deflected off a Leicester defender away from where he was diving.  It looked bad because it went over his body, but I don't call it a mistake, just unlucky with the deflection.