Leicester 2-2 Chelsea Post Match

[Jaspa]

Decent result Ndidiless but same feeling as August, started patchy but grew into the game and should've won it.

 

Bald & Bankrupt in goal for them had a proper shakey 15mins and again we've had a team target Chilly in the air and had it pay off.

 

Hope Evans is alright, get recuperated lads

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Huge not to lose but that feels like two points dropped. Conceded the same goal twice and missed two absolute sitters, that profiligacy is costing us.

Played a lot better than we have recently mind, and at least there was some kind of response after Tuesday's horror show. Decent.

[Jonaldinho]

A good game and a good point at the end of the day, particularly after going 1-0 down so early into the second half. Should've won it after the Evans and Barnes chances but I feel like we're back on track. 

 

Hopefully this puts to bed any calls for Hamza to replace Ndidi in any capacity. He's bang average. People got so caught up in the hype of having an academy product come through who shows passion and put in big tackles that they ignored his glaring weaknesses. He's frequently out of position, doesn't have the knack of getting his foot in like Ndidi and doesn't show for the ball from the defenders so we can't pass through midfield. I'd rather have Mendy play if Ndidi isn't fit. 

[oadby.fox]

Two points dropped ultimately, Barnes and Evans have to score.

 

If Cags or Evans handle the ball like that in the same game with the same ref etc then it will be given as a penalty. Simple as. It seems like he actually moved his right arm behind is back to block the ball whilst keeping his left to his side. If the Soyuncu one vs Liverpool is a peno then that should be all day long for me. 
 

If we deem a handball to be an extension of the arm in order to make the body bigger than it would otherwise be (to block a shot or cross etc) then I honestly can’t understand how this one wasn’t given today and especially the one at Villa. 

[Shamomoa]

If the ball hits ur hand blatantly in the box to stop a cross or a shot whether ur arms are in an unnatural position or not it should be a penalty end of! Good game and a good point but I'm pissed off!

[Onions]

Should have won it, two awful errors for their goals, Evans and Barnes score both of them chances on another day 

 

it’s a point closer to Champions League football, and that’s the ultimate goal.

 

its not a Pen at the end either, imagine that was the other way around, nobody here would be calling it. 

 

We need a serious Vardy debate too, I’m not for a second suggesting he isn’t up to the level, but he’s clearly not fit enough right now. 

[Jonezy]

That penalty call at the end is never a pen to be fair. Also shout out to Ayoze, who were amazing 2nd half finding space and creating chaos.

 

We still got a very exciting team. Great time to be alive as a Fox fan even despite recent frustrations. Heads up!

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said:

Fine. Maintains the gap.

Over 4th but the pack will get closer.

 

We should've put the game to bed and gone into the break with a clear lead.

 

Game was fun again. some good performances, some not so good, couple of poor misses and the defending was at times loose.

 

Still 1 more point towards Europe.

 

Now hope those "tired" players get themselves some rest and we finish on an unbeaten run.

[Toddybad]

Good result I guess. If only Barnes had put the big chance away.

[Dahnsouff]

Yes, the “handball” at the end could have been given, but so could Caglar’s knee-off with Tammy.

Second half excellent.

[RowlattsFox]

Didn't watch all the game but hard to be too critical after that. Obviously disappointing to not take the winner chances but it's pleasing to see us create again. Kasper proving trouble again, although second is a great header. 

 

Take that, refresh in the break now and finish the job. Looking forward to finishing the season strongly, lots to look forward to. 

[Sunbury Fox]

Deserved to win. Shame we let that donkey Rudiger get 2 soft goals off set pieces but overall a good performance.

[Nicolo Barella]

At least that was a good performance overall. Something to build on and give them confidence. The first goal was a fantastic finish from Barnes! Shame he overthought that last finish.

[Shamomoa]

1 minute ago, Onions said:

Should have won it, two awful errors for their goals, Evans and Barnes score both of them chances on another day 

 

it’s a point closer to Champions League football, and that’s the ultimate goal.

 

its not a Pen at the end either, imagine that was the other way around, nobody here would be calling it. 

 

We need a serious Vardy debate too, I’m not for a second suggesting he isn’t up to the level, but he’s clearly not fit enough right now. 

Wrong. I'd call it a penalty. I'd be pissed off if it was the other way round but I'd still call it a hand ball! And a penalty

[RowlattsFox]

I don't think it's a pen, would be fuming if that was given against us. They've made a problem by giving free kicks every time an attacker handles it but not when defenders do. 

[when_you're_smiling]

For all the fawning over Chelsea’s young players, Barnes was the best young player on the pitch for me.

[Lesta2014]

7 minutes ago, don_danbury said:

seems it's only been introduced to favour the bigger sides. 

Could not agree more!!

[Kopfkino]

3 minutes ago, oadby.fox said:

Two points dropped ultimately, Barnes and Evans have to score.

 

If Cags or Evans handle the ball like that in the same game with the same ref etc then it will be given as a penalty. Simple as. It seems like he actually moved his right arm behind is back to block the ball whilst keeping his left to his side. If the Soyuncu one vs Liverpool is a peno then that should be all day long for me. 
 

If we deem a handball to be an extension of the arm in order to make the body bigger than it would otherwise be (to block a shot or cross etc) then I honestly can’t understand how this one wasn’t given today and especially the one at Villa. 

 

If that was true then Abraham would have got his penalty. Utter ****ing nonsense

[Aesc]

Should be content because a draw is a decent result, especially with no Ndidi and being 1-0 down. But I can't help but feel a bit disappointed with the two big chances we had (Evans' header and Barnes' 1 on 1).

Edited 1 February 2020 by Aesc

[martyn]

7 minutes ago, Jonaldinho said:

A good game and a good point at the end of the day, particularly after going 1-0 down so early into the second half. Should've won it after the Evans and Barnes chances but I feel like we're back on track. 

 

Hopefully this puts to bed any calls for Hamza to replace Ndidi in any capacity. He's bang average. People got so caught up in the hype of having an academy product come through who shows passion and put in big tackles that they ignored his glaring weaknesses. He's frequently out of position, doesn't have the knack of getting his foot in like Ndidi and doesn't show for the ball from the defenders so we can't pass through midfield. I'd rather have Mendy play if Ndidi isn't fit. 

You've described Hamzas performance against Southampton perfectly. 

 

He isnt Ndidi but he was much better today

Edited 1 February 2020 by martyn

[Benji]

No more a penalty than the Cags knock on the knee first half.  Just gutting that his hand has stopped the ball falling to Maddison to slot home.  Gutting really should have won the game.  Better than losing though.  Hopefully they really benefit from the long break.

[HybridFox]

Played well. Was key not to lose and close the gap today. Unlucky not to win but given our recent form I hope it can be a springboard to round up top 4 as soon as possible 

Edited 1 February 2020 by TK95

[TrentFox]

5 minutes ago, Onions said:

Should have won it, two awful errors for their goals, Evans and Barnes score both of them chances on another day 

 

it’s a point closer to Champions League football, and that’s the ultimate goal.

 

its not a Pen at the end either, imagine that was the other way around, nobody here would be calling it. 

 

We need a serious Vardy debate too, I’m not for a second suggesting he isn’t up to the level, but he’s clearly not fit enough right now. 

I’m genuinely not sure he does. 

[blabyboy]

Going against the grain here, but the two best chances (other than the goal) came to a defender - Evans, and a youngster - Barnes, so they're not 100% nailed on as it would be with say Vardy or Ian. But, we looked much better than the last few games and it was good to see two of the most berated young players on here both get a goal and have good games after a shakey start. We need to building confidence in them and now the TW is over, they all know where they stand.

 

Hopefully, the break will do them all good and BR can come up with some new tactics now that teams have worked out to give us the high press to stop us playing out from the back. We do need to look at the keeper situation for the Summer, even if it is for decent cover for KS next season.

[KingsX]

Best games from Hamza and Perez in some time.

 

We blew them away in the second half, despite Kasper and Vardy both having off days.  A rebuttal to those who say the young lads don’t have the mentality to carry the team without the veterans -- and a good thing to take into the break.

 

We should have won, but I feel much better than I did before kickoff.