1972 Fox Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, melrose said: I wish it could be as fantastic as this time of the season back in 1983 when we went there! What a day that was. See below post from @Line-X Edit: Above post on page 9. Edited 4 May 2023 by Blue Fox 72 1
Supergray22 Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 9 minutes ago, Line-X said: A little over forty years ago I was in the Leicester end at the Cottage. The best away atmosphere I've ever experienced. After a 15 game unbeaten run, it was like a cup final that day in our bid for promotion. Conversely, next Monday we continue to attempt to stave off the drop. If you're not familiar, there's an incredible set of circumstances behind this and what was to unfold for Fulham, although there is a glaring mistake in this article... https://www.theguardian.com/football/that-1980s-sports-blog/2018/may/03/fulham-promotion-leicester-derby-football-league Ahh. Time passes so quickly. We had some great lads back the. Wilson lynex etc. maybe not Tommy.
Solihullfox Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 An amazing day in London with around 10,000 Leicester fans there…… remember it was like walking down Welford Road as we walked to Craven Cottage
Fox in the North Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 (edited) It’s as good a chance as any to play Fulham at this point in the season. With a number of their bigger players missing, it’s certainly an opportunity even if it is away. Another point would still be useful in inching away. Edited 4 May 2023 by Fox in the North 1
Popular Post ClaphamFox Posted 4 May 2023 Popular Post Posted 4 May 2023 It will be interesting to see how Smith approaches this one. Against Wolves and Leeds he picked Soumare and Tielemens as the deep-lying midfielders in a 4231, which meant we effectively played without a defensive midfielder. Against Everton he tried to provide more solidity by playing Ndidi alongside Soumare and Tielemans in a 433, but this didn't really work as Ndidi is woefully out of form and his presence offered no protection to the defence. If we're as open as we were against Everton when we play Fulham, Liverpool and Newcastle, they'll tear us apart. Surely he'll bring in Mendy and/or KDH to prevent us from being completely overrun in midfield and reliant yet again on Iversen to keep us in the game... 5
sacreblueits442 Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 1 hour ago, Beachyboy said: I'm sure that's what Smith said keep them away from the goal, which is the complete opposite of what we seen against Everton ...we were not effectively pressing up top, we all have to go together, it cannot be half hearted!!! 1
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 4 May 2023 Popular Post Posted 4 May 2023 Iversen Ricardo Souttar Soyuncu Castagne Soumare Tielemans KDH Maddison Vardy Barnes 7
ARM1968 Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 9 hours ago, melrose said: I wish it could be as fantastic as this time of the season back in 1983 when we went there! Was there that day with my Dad and some mates. Drove down. What a day. What a game. Good times. Unfortunately I cannot see us getting anything out of this. They have become a solid side. A draw would be a good result but I just don’t think we are tough enough. 1
ClaphamFox Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 Amazingly, the bookies have us as marginal favourites for this one.
Jabfox Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 10 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Iversen Ricardo Souttar Soyuncu Castagne Soumare Tielemans KDH Maddison Vardy Barnes Ricky P due back this weekend?
KFS Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 Just now, Jabfox said: Ricky P due back this weekend? About to ask the same. Drop Grimmy imo. VK will have learned his lesson imo 1
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 Ricardo straight back in for Castange if possible. Is Mitrovic available for them?
Spudulike Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 Mendy needs to play instead of Wilf. Unless he's not available
Supergray22 Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Iversen Ricardo Souttar Soyuncu Castagne Soumare Tielemans KDH Maddison Vardy Barnes I’d go with that. A fit Riccardo would be a real bonus. We need more energy and pressing from midfield. Kdh would help with that. Souttar would help defending given Fulham’s aerial threat though Faes has done well recently and formed a decent partnership with Cags so I wouldn’t be upset if he retained his place. Mendy to come on if needed. Edited 4 May 2023 by Supergray22 1
STEVIE B Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 4 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: Ricardo straight back in for Castange if possible. Is Mitrovic available for them? No. Saints is his next game. 1
Jabfox Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 6 minutes ago, KFS said: About to ask the same. Drop Grimmy imo. VK will have learned his lesson imo Yeah I'd put VK back in as well think he will be gagging to have a good game - same with KDH actually he must be chomping at the bit after being out for two games.
And Joachim goes throoough Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 On 01/05/2023 at 22:33, Leicester_Loyal said: 2-1 loss. We are pathetic and any win will be a miracle. That’s the spirit 👍 1
Old Fox Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 1 hour ago, Line-X said: A little over forty years ago I was in the Leicester end at the Cottage. The best away atmosphere I've ever experienced. After a 15 game unbeaten run, it was like a cup final that day in our bid for promotion. Conversely, next Monday we continue to attempt to stave off the drop. If you're not familiar, there's an incredible set of circumstances behind this and what was to unfold for Fulham, although there is a glaring mistake in this article... https://www.theguardian.com/football/that-1980s-sports-blog/2018/may/03/fulham-promotion-leicester-derby-football-league Remember this like yesterday as a young teenage boy - one of the best away days - going on Monday and hope we create the same atmosphere - think we will need it as it will be a tough game just due to the pressure!!
Sol thewall Bamba Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 15 minutes ago, And Joachim goes throoough said: That’s the spirit 👍 Realistic though!
Chiltern Fox Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 56 minutes ago, Sol thewall Bamba said: Ricardo straight back in for Castange if possible. Is Mitrovic available for them? Fulham mate says he's still banned for this one
ClaphamFox Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 2 minutes ago, Chiltern Fox said: Fulham mate says he's still banned for this one He is. There’s no ambiguity on this point!
Nod.E Posted 4 May 2023 Posted 4 May 2023 1 hour ago, ClaphamFox said: It will be interesting to see how Smith approaches this one. Against Wolves and Leeds he picked Soumare and Tielemens as the deep-lying midfielders in a 4231, which meant we effectively played without a defensive midfielder. Against Everton he tried to provide more solidity by playing Ndidi alongside Soumare and Tielemans in a 433, but this didn't really work as Ndidi is woefully out of form and his presence offered no protection to the defence. If we're as open as we were against Everton when we play Fulham, Liverpool and Newcastle, they'll tear us apart. Surely he'll bring in Mendy and/or KDH to prevent us from being completely overrun in midfield and reliant yet again on Iversen to keep us in the game... Agree. I'd like to see Mendy in there, but that seems unlikely. Perhaps asking KDH to play a deeper role, with instructions to keep his passing short and simple, might work. Might take the mistakes out of his game.
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