urban fox Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 Approach this in the same way that we did the spurs Match, start with the same team. I would love to see more of Under, as he looks a talent and he is probably getting frustrated at the lack of minutes, but for me this is a game for Sharkey. Him and JJ really took it spurs bit did the hard yards too when needed and that is what we will need to do to get a result here. Personally, i would be tempted to bring Under on for Barnes later on and possibly switch Marc over to the left. We could also switch Timmy and JJ which would really confuse them, or if Ricardo is fit, perhaps bring him on for Castagne after 60 with JJ moving over. Off topic but reading that last sentence again has made me realise that we probably have the best perm any 2 out of 3 full back combinations in the league. All of them can play on either side, can defend and are a real threat going forward. Happy days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 19 hours ago, Nicolo Barella said: I would be immensely pleased with a draw, these guys lately seem to cheese us so well every time. Pretty much the only club left standing that we haven't had a decent result against in the last few years. I think it'll be a high scoring draw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelleh Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 19 hours ago, Trav Le Bleu said: Nativity? Genuinely spat my coffee out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCbwoi Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 I actually can’t believe united have been given the last game before Christmas at 8PM on Christmas Eve Eve and then have to play the lunch time kick off on Boxing Day. Hopefully this works in our favour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 The eternal pessimist that makes me a Leicester fan sees nothing but a defeat. Their away form coupled with our home form points to an away win. This all depends on how they set up. If they come like Villa, West Ham or Fulham we won't win. If they come like Man U, we're in with a chance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Finnegan Posted 21 December 2020 Popular Post Share Posted 21 December 2020 33 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Pretty much the only club left standing that we haven't had a decent result against in the last few years. I think it'll be a high scoring draw. We just seem to have such a needless inferiority complex. Whoever the manager is, we seem to give them way too much respect. They're shit ffs, we seriously owe them a hiding. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowlattsFox Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 They've won 10 away games in a row haven't they? league games that is. About time we broke someone's good run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrifox Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 2 hours ago, Nick said: I do wonder when Soyunco is fit if he gets in the side! Unless we go to a back 3 with Evans and Fofana with Castagne and Ricardo on the wings? Right now, I wouldn’t drop Fofana though might consider resting Evans here and there? I think BR said that Cags is ready and would play in one of the next two . Cags performance against Palace last season was utterly superb - best I’ve seen him play. Be tempted to keep the Spurs side for MU and use him to give either Evans or Wes the day off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surrifox Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 Just now, surrifox said: I think BR said that Cags is ready and would play in one of the next two . Cags performance against Palace last season was utterly superb - best I’ve seen him play. Be tempted to keep the Spurs side for MU and use him to give either Evans or Wes the day off against palace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gubbins Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 Not confident at all. Think we're gonna need to score twice to even manage a draw. The combination of our awful defending at corners and a former player who's good in the air only points to one thing and then of course theres the regulation Man Utd penalty as well. Initially we should really go at them as they are generally pretty awful at the start of games but after 15 mins play exclusively on the counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wymsey Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 (edited) Hope it's a strong-minded referee for this one and doesn't take the likes of Fernandes and Rashford's possible usual antics lightly. This will be a good test for the defence, even more than on Sunday. Perhaps play deep and play on the counter? Can't imagine them sitting back, as Ole only seems to play one direct way. Edited 21 December 2020 by Wymsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxaholic ME Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 2 minutes ago, Gubbins said: Not confident at all. Think we're gonna need to score twice to even manage a draw. The combination of our awful defending at corners and a former player who's good in the air only points to one thing and then of course theres the regulation Man Utd penalty as well. Initially we should really go at them as they are generally pretty awful at the start of games but after 15 mins play exclusively on the counter. We will leave Allbrighton out at our peril aswe lost 3 in a row without him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gw_leics772 Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 20 hours ago, PhillippaT said: Right then, given what worked for today - is it worth me swapping Son for Rashford in my FPL team? Can you please triple captain that little **** lingard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vazman Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 Same Team against Spurs, and set up, swap Barnes for Under at Half time. Need to watch the lightning start Man Utd had against Leeds, seriously dont want that happening to the Foxes, need to be quick out the blocks like we were against Spurs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonFox Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 Biggest worry is how we approach it. Both teams would prefer to play on the break and I actually think it will be a tight game. We need to not give away any stupid fouls in the box as we know Man U will be given a penalty for a gust of wind blowing someone over, and I think we need to ensure no easy runs through our defence (like we let Brighton do) as they will punish us. I quite like the thought of the same XI as Spurs starting and keeping it very tight, and doing what we did to Son on Rashford. Their other threat then is Fernandes who Wilf can marshal. We should hopefully create some chances as they are quite loose at the back but need to ensure we don’t commit too many bodies forward. Should be an interesting game, our right side is now our best I think and their left side is their best, so whoever wins that might get the edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillippaT Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 52 minutes ago, gw_leics772 said: Can you please triple captain that little **** lingard? You'd prefer me to replace Son with Lingard then? (I won't make any changes for a couple of days, so... Should I make a poll? ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillippaT Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 (edited) oops... Is it possible to delete posts? Edited 21 December 2020 by PhillippaT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpe's Fox Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 We are owed a win against these! Sick of getting beat in this fixture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Frost Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 Slightly amused by latest LCFC release "Rodgers eyes Consistency". Don't we all. Wonderful results away v Leeds, Man City, and Spurs and in Europe ; contrasted with home defeats by Fulham ,Everton etc. I feel consistency is a managerial reponsibility. I am pretty happy with where Brendan has managed to place us, no complaints at all , but can't help but wonder where we could be given a little consistency. Its been a crazy season for most of the really big teams but we seem more inconsistent than most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reynard Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 (edited) They have a lot of players who throw themselves on the ground at the slightest touch so will almost certainly con the referee into awarding a number of free kicks which are not. Set pieces are a weakness for us so we must not give away free kicks anywhere near our box. We can win but our record against them is poor. First goal will be vital. They get it and we are chasing against a very good counter attack team. Edited 21 December 2020 by reynard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevosevic Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Alan Frost said: Slightly amused by latest LCFC release "Rodgers eyes Consistency". Don't we all. Wonderful results away v Leeds, Man City, and Spurs and in Europe ; contrasted with home defeats by Fulham ,Everton etc. I feel consistency is a managerial reponsibility. I am pretty happy with where Brendan has managed to place us, no complaints at all , but can't help but wonder where we could be given a little consistency. Its been a crazy season for most of the really big teams but we seem more inconsistent than most. We're not more inconsistent than most when we're second.... Everyone is struggling with it. Go through each team's results from the top 8 last season Edited 21 December 2020 by Stevosevic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 Please please please let us beat these 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hejammy Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 I hate losing to the self entitled Manure more than any other team in the world. Please can we get some revenge for last year...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxinNotts Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 Would take a draw. They are a decent team (great individual talents, at least), with a rubbish manager. On their day, they can beat anyone. Let’s hope that, we have a good day, as we can also be a match for anyone. Come on you foxes 🦊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 21 December 2020 Share Posted 21 December 2020 We know they have lightning pace up front but with the Oil Tanker at the back we can get at them too. Could be a few goals in this one. Just do not show them respect. Have a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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