Brighton (H) - Match Thread

[Parafox]

4 minutes ago, katieakita said:

Perhaps this is the reason we went out and got Rodgers and we pay him a good whack, there will be a lot of man management this season with games coming thick and fast, players rested tactics changing. The manager and his staff have a lot on their plate this season and will have far more idea of who what and when is required some things will go right some things will go wrong so lets just enjoy it.

 

Shout out to prime makes a change to have people talking about this game and actually praising the play rather than chatting shite about the "big 6 who are not playing"

Absolutely with you on the prime commentary. Even Alan Shearer sounds unbiased

[Blue ROI]

Justin's one of the best young players we've had in the starting teams since Heskey.

[fuchsntf]

22 minutes ago, hejammy said:

We were "whingeing" about the formation. He changed it like we all wanted him to and low and behold 3 goals... So unless we go back to a 5....it's woohooooo

BS...People were complaining about selection...

[Strokes]

3 minutes ago, Finnegan said:

 

What makes me embarrassed quite frankly is all of the people posting versions of this comment, to be honest. It just exposes you for what you are and exactly what I described previously - as blind and entrenched as the people you're bemoaning. 

 

It just illustrates that you aren't actually listening to people's objections, don't want to listen to them and really - if I'm honest - it casts doubt on how closely you're even watching the game. 

 

The biggest concern people have expressed repeatedly is that 352 (or versions of) stifles our ability to create and score chances and to control a game. 

 

What you've just witnessed is all of those concerns playing out, we conceded the two first decent chances of the game, we couldn't get control of the match, Brighton were up on possession and we were chasing shadows. 

 

Rodgers then recognises this, swaps to a 4 at the back, puts Albrighton at left wing, Perez on the right, Madders down the middle and we immediately go on to score three great goals. 

 

Justin is suddenly having a great game attacking from deeper with us doubled up down the channel because the shape we're plying opens up an enormous amount of space for him to run in to, as Perez spent most of last season doing for Ricardo. 

 

Almost none of the "moaners" hate Rodgers or are slagging off the players and team, we're just frustrated by the tactics. And @Mark @ttfn myself and countless others have all just been vindicated by what just unfolded.

 

So honestly, we're thrilled. And none of us started taking aim at you, calling you out and trying to be smug about it. So why did you feel the need? 

Err I said pre match the line up had the option to do just that.

Maybe just let the game play out before making outlandish comments and you won’t end up with egg on your face.

[Jimothy]

1 minute ago, peach0000 said:

I'm not convinced, I have been watching since half time and it very much looks like 5/3 at the back to me. If it is 4 fair enough, I'll keep watching out for it. 

Its definitely a 4. Look at it right now, it clearly a 4. 

[TJB-fox]

3 minutes ago, Ric Flair said:

How have I? I said this is the first time I've seen him play well at right back? Like pulling teeth this is.

Mate why you getting so worked up I’ve only said one thing 

Step away from Foxestalk if it’s getting on your nerves. 

[OntarioFox]

Hot take that is going to rile a lot here up - the formation change mid-half was an intentional, pre-planned tactical calculation from Rodgers and I would put money on him mentioning it in his post-match presser.

 

Bait them into expecting space in the middle of the park and commiting bodies against a packed defence, then hit them with a sudden influx of extra bodies ourselves when they get too comfortable.

 

We were pretty compact up til that change anyway. Brighton, on the other hand, absolutely shat the bed when we switched and turned it on.

 

If it WAS the intention pre-match, it's a tactical blinder from Rodgers. Sorry, not sorry.

 

They've got to chase the game now, and leave space. Trap's set and, barring a remarkable collapse, I can see this ending 5-1 or something.

[justfoxes]

4 minutes ago, gw_leics772 said:

Yeah but feed that poor dog, he's skin and bones 😂

It’s a greyhound and she eats more than me !!😂😂

Edited 13 December 2020 by justfoxes

[Bourbon Fox]

7 minutes ago, Walkers said:

Can any of these people who pop up in hindsight give us an insight as to how this half will go please?

A disciplined, but not entertaining shut-out

[Izzy]

Some entertaining little arguments in this thread. I forget we’re all Leicester fans sometimes 

[Tuna]

Barnes coming on to terrorize them.

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Come on Leicester!!!

[Bourbon Fox]

1 minute ago, OntarioFox said:

Hot take that is going to rile a lot here up - the formation change mid-half was an intentional, pre-planned tactical calculation from Rodgers and I would put money on him mentioning it in his post-match presser.

 

Bait them into expecting space in the middle of the park and commiting bodies against a packed defence, then hit them with a sudden influx of extra bodies ourselves when they get too comfortable.

 

We were pretty compact up til that change anyway. Brighton, on the other hand, absolutely shat the bed when we switched and turned it on.

 

If it WAS the intention pre-match, it's a tactical blinder from Rodgers. Sorry, not sorry.

 

They've got to chase the game now, and leave space. Trap's set and, barring a remarkable collapse, I can see this ending 5-1 or something.

...and Donald Trump is secretly a genius who is battling against trans-dimensional Yetis in the deep state

[hejammy]

2 hours ago, JamesfromlondonLCFC said:

FIVE AT THE BACK WHY

 

2 hours ago, TheUltimateWinner said:

Slightly disappointing we've gone back to a very negative formation after such a positive attacking display midweek

 

2 hours ago, Frost said:

Five at the back.

 

Sigh.

 

2 hours ago, Mark said:

“He’s only playing a back 5 until Ndidi is back” 🙄

 

3 minutes ago, fuchsntf said:

BS...People were complaining about selection...

That's nice.... 

 

Also all those were from the first page alone. So you'll find that actually most people did have an issue more so at formation 

[Strokes]

1 minute ago, Izzy said:

Some entertaining little arguments in this thread. I forget we’re all Leicester fans sometimes 

Shit I’m on the wrong forum again.

[Jimothy]

@peach0000 if Albrighton is still playing as wing back, someone should tell him as he currently wondering around in the kind of number 10 area of the pitch 

[peach0000]

2 minutes ago, Facecloth said:

Its definitely a 4. Look at it right now, it clearly a 4. 

I agree, I was wrong. Genuinely didn't notice it first half. It's clear when we are defending though!

[Chester Dontlie]

Honestly why can't we all just enjoy what they boys are playing today, whether one's a 'moaner', a 'die hard brodge fan' or somewhere in the middle

Edited 13 December 2020 by Chester Dontlie

[oxtonfox]

If we can get a fourth it will finish them off. 

[KingsX]

Q: "What will an FT match thread look like when the lads finally get back to playing exquisite, winning football?"

 

 

A:  

[RowlattsFox]

Having looked closer this half we have definitely gone to back 4, Albrighton higher up the pitch. Playing without a right winger it seems though, but Justin hasn't needed anyone else. 

[justfoxes]

Albrighton has to come off he looks knackered !

[Nod.E]

Watching N'didi is like watching men vs. boys.

[surrifox]

Xhaka sent off for arsenal - violent conduct 

[volpeazzurro]

15 minutes ago, marbles said:

You are correct

BR - the person YOU said would not win the game, made the change necessary to put us in a great position to.......win the game 

 

anyways, Im giving you a hard time.  today is turning out to be a great day !

No problem, it is indeed 😁