Brentford 1-3 LCFC - Post Match Thread

[foxinsocks]

2 minutes ago, ThurmastonFox said:

Youri just quoted Puel- we had qualiteee and intenziteee

Except we didnt for 35mins

 

[kingfox]

2 minutes ago, foxinsocks said:

Ayoze is too deep to be no 9

Him playing up front is basically the equivalent of Okazaki up front. 
 

He is a very similar player to what Shinji was, likes to play deep, recieve the ball and link play with players around him.

 

Perez has some excellent qualities, but he’ll never be a proper number 9, that just isn’t his game.

[lcfc_forever]

Class told in the end, key was getting Tielemans and Maddison more into the game. And Brentford tired as well. 

 

Wondering whether Rodgers took off Under because he's thinking Barnes up front, with Maddison, Under and Albrighton supporting for the next match. 

[RowlattsFox]

Job done. We weren't as bad as half time reactions suggested in the first half but played with much better urgency and pressed much better. Maddison and Tielemans controlled the second half and we were never in danger. Defence grew into the game and were only troubled by set pieces really. Under has a goal in him but it's hard to drop Albrighton for him at the minute. Barnes made things happen but tried to take on players sometimes when it's just not on. 

 

Overall we go on, confidence in squad at the minute.

[Bats8711]

There should be some kind of FT panel / tribunal where posters can be given 3-7 day bans for being embarrassing in match threads. 

 

Good to see Amartey finish out the game comfortably - you'd have thought the first half was his first action in weeks or something

[Mike Oxlong]

5 minutes ago, Mike Oxlong said:

Thomas Frank looks like he might wear his mother’s cardie when at home 

 

2 minutes ago, jayfox26 said:

And probably sniff her knickers as well 

Yeah, but wearing her cardigan would be utterly disgusting 

[nwl fox]

State of the match thread at half time again! Some clown saying our second string is not even championship standard, second half performance shows the quality we have, first half performance is just what can happen when you're rusty... 

[weller54]

6 minutes ago, Mike Oxlong said:

Thomas Frank looks like he might wear his mother’s cardie when at home 

...or underwear 😂

[wokinghamfox]

1 minute ago, Izzy said:

God FT is hardwork sometimes

[oxtonfox]

Nice to see Hoddle being complimentary in his summaries

[Ian Nacho]

Youri is world class. 

[jayfox26]

1 minute ago, Mike Oxlong said:

 

Yeah, but wearing her cardigan would be utterly disgusting 

Agreed. Out of the 2, that would be the more unacceptable thing to do. 

[Guest Col city fan]

7 minutes ago, kingfox said:

What a difference a half makes.

 

First half was like watching the 2007/2008 version of Leicester City.

Second half was the 2020/2021 version of Leicester City.

 

Under was MOTM for me, didn’t really do much in the first half, but he changed the game in the second, nice finish for his goal, terrific pass to Barnes that lead to our third.
 

Roll on Brighton in the next round 

Your mate Big Dan had a storming first half!

👍

[BigGibbo]

1 minute ago, katieakita said:

Think some of on here need to remember the game is over 90 mins not 45 mins as some really sad comments on the match thread. Some players need game time some needed a rest think we ticked all boxes today and onto the next round we go with a winnable tie in the next round

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You know none of us are allowed to go to football at the minute so are doing our usual cheering/jibing when appropriate on here, right?

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Great to make so many changes and still put out a side that very much feels "involved," if that makes sense. Every member of the squad offers *something* at the very least - changes today didn't just mean a load of ressies that aren't good enough getting a kick. We've got the best part of 20 very good players all capable of stepping in and doing a job.

 

Need to sort those corners, mind.

[trabuch]

Our first goal early in the 2nd half really settled us down. We are so good when we play with a bit of swagger and confidence.

[Mike Oxlong]

If I end up in a hospital bed next to Glenn Hoddle my family have permission to agree to a Do Not Resucitate Note on my medical chart 

[Guest Col city fan]

I think both Maddison and Tielemans just upped a gear straight after half time. 
They are both superb footballers and Brentford hadn’t a clue how to manage them 

[Strokes]

Just now, Miquel The Work Geordie said:

Great to make so many changes and still put out a side that very much feels "involved," if that makes sense. Every member of the squad offers *something* at the very least - changes today didn't just mean a load of ressies that aren't good enough getting a kick. We've got the best part of 20 very good players all capable of stepping in and doing a job.

 

Need to sort those corners, mind.

I think our 2nd string would be a mid table prem side.

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Well done Leicester 

 Cup is ours this year at last 

[Lambert09]

8 minutes ago, foxinsocks said:

Why are they tapping up amarty?

Most likely a danish connection as he was at Copenhagen. 

[Suzie the Fox]

Really enjoyed that, hopefully Under has earned a start for Everton. Perez much better 2nd half (as was Big Dan) 

 

Youri, Soyunchu and Maddison 

[SouthStandUpperTier]

Binned off the match thread and muted Fletch and Hoddle halfway through the first half. From then on it was very enjoyable. Coincidence?

[Guest Col city fan]

6 minutes ago, Izzy said:

Youri with the standard 'qualitee and intensitee' in his post match interview 

He’s classy even off the field though mate isn’t he.

He’ll end up at Barcelona or summat, no doubt 

[David Hankey]

Result never in any doubt. The cream rose to the top again.