Hammo 1,834 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January Our squad is strong enough now to play second-string in the early rounds then, if we make it that far, first XI at the business end. Much like we have done in the Europa League. In terms of personnel, it could be argued that we’ll never have a better chance to win the FA Cup. But given where we are in the Premier League and Europa League, it’s obviously third in the priority list this season. And I’m sure Rodgers’ selection v Stoke will reflect that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
deanolegend1989 954 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January Some of the attitude about this cup is dreadful. We should be going for this cup too and see if we can get to the quarters with an ‘easier’ run. If we get a difficult game in round 4 yeah maybe take it lightly but don’t throw it away vs a lower team. We have 2 weeks to Southampton so we should be playing a fairly strong team imo. Link to post Share on other sites
RowlattsFox 2,634 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January Are EFL clubs still no tested regularly? I wonder how keen premier league teams will be to play teams without testing. Not that I've seen may occasions of in game transmission. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a few games off though, lots of postponements in EFL over Christmas, not all covid related I know. Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 4,115 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 2 minutes ago, RowlattsFox said: Are EFL clubs still no tested regularly? I wonder how keen premier league teams will be to play teams without testing. Not that I've seen may occasions of in game transmission. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a few games off though, lots of postponements in EFL over Christmas, not all covid related I know. It's coming in from this week I believe. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Oxlong 8,372 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January (edited) I can imagine that Ben and Madders would get pretty catty over mirror time if they had to share one on holiday Just as well they can afford one each Edited 3 January by Mike Oxlong Link to post Share on other sites
LestaAl 412 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January Really not bothered about the FA cup this year. Need to guarantee a good performance in the league and EL. ...these games are potentially injury risks - play the U23’s and save the squad for the busy schedule next month onwards. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Spudulike 3,692 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 1 hour ago, Gazza3 said: Its on BBC iplayer and website The whole match, live? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FOXSE 498 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 1 minute ago, Spudulike said: The whole match, live? Yes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post themightyfin 2,750 Posted 3 January Popular Post Report Share Posted 3 January (edited) Cant see Hamza playing as if we are trying to offload him he will be then cup tied. Praet has apparently made ir clear he's not happy losing his place so this could be an opportunity for him to either get himself back in the picture or impress possible suitors. Think Youri definitely needs a well earned rest. He's been outstanding over the Christmas period. First talks over new contract are planned im told it could make him the highest paid player here.. With only 2 years left its vital we get him tied down to a longer deal. Edited 3 January by themightyfin 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Earle 1,232 Posted 3 January Author Report Share Posted 3 January Just now, LestaAl said: Really not bothered about the FA cup this year. Need to guarantee a good performance in the league and EL. ...these games are potentially injury risks - play the U23’s and save the squad for the busy schedule next month onwards. Fair dos, you’re entitled to that view, but I’ll never not be bothered about the FA Cup! Claudio got it right in 2016, but it’s not the same now. Then we had a chance, albeit still quite a remote one, of actually winning the league; this time, despite what the children on BBC Radio Leicester peddle, we have no realistic chance. So would I give up a chance of FA Cup glory to help finish 5th rather than 6th? No way! But I am for rotating massively against Stoke, to give players who need it game time, like Castagne Amartey Soyuncu Perez and hopefully Ricardo Link to post Share on other sites
Ecdysiast 509 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 1 hour ago, Steve Earle said: I’m hoping Ricardo has 20-30 mins from the bench. If he’s fit to start, maybe 55-60? No way that Riccy's first game back after injury should be a cold winter's night at Stoke 1 Link to post Share on other sites
norwichfox 2,389 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January Half expecting Gray to start....shop window game (sincerely hope not though). Link to post Share on other sites
Hales 1,195 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 1 minute ago, themightyfin said: Cant see Hamza playing as if we are trying to offload him he will be then cup tied. Praet has apparently made ir clear he's not happy looking his place so this could be an opportunity for him to either get himself back in the picture or impress possible suitors. Think Youri definitely needs a well earned rest. He's been outstanding over the Christmas period. First talks over new contract are planned im told it could make him the highest paid player here.. With only 2 years left its vital we get him tied down to a longer deal. Who has Praet made that clear too? Brendan? Hamza should not play. Amazing news on Youri! Link to post Share on other sites
themightyfin 2,750 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 1 minute ago, norwichfox said: Half expecting Gray to start....shop window game (sincerely hope not though). Won't risk him getting cup tied while there's a slight chance still we could sell him this window to an English club. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
dnewty 203 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 2 minutes ago, themightyfin said: Cant see Hamza playing as if we are trying to offload him he will be then cup tied. Praet has apparently made ir clear he's not happy looking his place so this could be an opportunity for him to either get himself back in the picture or impress possible suitors. Think Youri definitely needs a well earned rest. He's been outstanding over the Christmas period. First talks over new contract are planned im told it could make him the highest paid player here.. With only 2 years left its vital we get him tied down to a longer deal. Have you heard anything about Cags contract, I thought they had started talks ages ago ? Link to post Share on other sites
norwichfox 2,389 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January Just now, themightyfin said: Won't risk him getting cup tied while there's a slight chance still we could sell him this window to an English club. You're right, I hadn't considered that. Link to post Share on other sites
filbertway 3,150 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January Ward Ricardo Fofana Soyuncu Thomas Under Mendy Praet Albrighton Perez Iheanacho Link to post Share on other sites
filbertway 3,150 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 12 minutes ago, themightyfin said: Cant see Hamza playing as if we are trying to offload him he will be then cup tied. Praet has apparently made ir clear he's not happy losing his place so this could be an opportunity for him to either get himself back in the picture or impress possible suitors. Think Youri definitely needs a well earned rest. He's been outstanding over the Christmas period. First talks over new contract are planned im told it could make him the highest paid player here.. With only 2 years left its vital we get him tied down to a longer deal. Whoever Hamza is going to wont need to worry too much about a player being cup tied in the latter rounds of the FA cup 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Wasyls Pec Deck 680 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January (edited) To all those who say ‘not bothered about the FA Cup this year’ - fair enough given I guess some of us would prefer to win the Europa. But consider this. I’m 34, and this is the only domestic trophy that I haven’t seen us win in my lifetime (with the exception of League 2 title, Charity Shield and what used to be Johnstones Paint). I think that is amazing, and I would dearly love to see the lads complete the set. Edited 3 January by Wasyls Pec Deck 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tomek 43 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January Would love to see Perez get a game up front. Link to post Share on other sites
whoareyaaa 2,549 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 5 minutes ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said: To all those who say ‘not bothered about the FA Cup this year’ - fair enough given I guess some of us would prefer to win the Europa. But consider this. I’m 34, and this is the only domestic trophy that I haven’t seen us win in my lifetime (with the exception of League 2 title, Charity Shield and what used to be Johnstones Paint). I think that is amazing, and I would dearly love to see the lads complete the set. Good point, I'd take a FA Cup or European Cup though either would be fantastic 2 Link to post Share on other sites
kingfox 5,068 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January Amartey has shown that he can perform at a wintry Stoke, play him on his own and we’ll win 10-0. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
harpendenfox 1,427 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 1 hour ago, Spudulike said: Be bloody typical if we win the FA Cup this season as we can't go. I think we said that at the restart last season too! Link to post Share on other sites
Fox92 12,048 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 59 minutes ago, SO1 said: I don't care if we lose. Europa and the League are what matter......there I said it. Apart from the fact it's a trophy so should be taken seriously. Link to post Share on other sites
Lad1966 51 Posted 3 January Report Share Posted 3 January 26 minutes ago, filbertway said: Ward Ricardo Fofana Soyuncu Thomas Under Mendy Praet Albrighton Perez Iheanacho That’s still a strong team - what a squad we have at the moment🏆 (still would like a better back up striker for Yardy) Link to post Share on other sites
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