Cropwellfox Posted 11 January Posted 11 January Lose this with this team and it’s not going to be pretty. Could have still picked a strong team with a couple of academy lads in the squad. 3
Ricey Posted 11 January Posted 11 January 1 minute ago, Finnegan said: I know there'll be a meltdown that he hasn't played the kids but I think this is spot on. Play our strongest team and build some confidence, form and momentum. I've got no issue with this. There is only so much confidence that you can gain from beating QPR, whereas fatigue and injuries don’t care who you are playing. 1
Aus Fox Posted 11 January Posted 11 January Somewhat surprised with that strong starting line up, and a bit disappointed no young lads have been given a shot on the bench. With us struggling for a winger and at full back, would have been the perfect opportunity to throw them in. Anyway, let’s hope that means a confident performance and a comfortable win! We’re the famous Leicester City and we’re going to Wembley! 1
Sunbury Fox Posted 11 January Posted 11 January 1 minute ago, Aus Fox said: Your Leicester City team on our first step towards another trip to Wembley. Stronger team than he picked for Villa! Guess he is hoping for a morale boosting win. If we don't get one, confidence will be through the floor, though.
scinnell Posted 11 January Posted 11 January We desperately need to build some confidence, but most of these players will be asked to play three games in a week. No Alves on the bench is baffling decision.
worthosoriginals Posted 11 January Posted 11 January 4 minutes ago, ACF said: WHERE THE FECK IS ALVES He left the building. 2
Mickyblueeyes Posted 11 January Posted 11 January We are desperately out of form. A defeat, at home to QPR doesn’t help that. Playing ourselves into some sort of form and a line up that (injuries permitting) will be the line up for two crucial home games coming up. Maybe one or two youngsters on the bench but speaking frankly, none of those chosen have earned a day off. Play well, put the last 5 behind us. Wednesday is massive.
Md9 Posted 11 January Posted 11 January Pleased we have started with a strong team . Get a win and confidence will be up for the next few games. Would be nice to have a few of the academy on the bench but if ruud doesn’t think we should then we have to go by what he thinks 1
adam Posted 11 January Posted 11 January Happy he has gone strong but Vardy needs a rest. Shame no young lads on the bench too
Trev3939 Posted 11 January Posted 11 January If I was alves I’d be leaving by now- how he doesn’t get minutes in this game is mind boggling
les-tah Posted 11 January Posted 11 January 1 minute ago, sbfox said: Why does everyone think Alves is that good? I mean, if he was that good, he surely would have broken through by now? Yep he would, Fatawu and bilal both similar age. if your good enough your good enough
Lambert09 Posted 11 January Posted 11 January Nice to have someone who takes cups seriously. What did you expect, we played his man united side in a cup they dont consider important and he went full strength for them as well… and that gave them a huge boost and they improved in the league. No alves on the bench just tells me he’s in negotiations for a loan somewhere and nobody else is close to making it
urban.spaceman Posted 11 January Posted 11 January Hopefully today’s strategy is to get 4-0 up before half time, declare at that and we can all go home and get warm. Hopefully.
FoxesFourLife Posted 11 January Posted 11 January What that actual this is a joke with Palace on Wednesday
seenitall Posted 11 January Posted 11 January Plays kids - idiot Plays first team - idiot Doesn’t beat Liverpool, Man City or Villa - idiot Builds team to attack - idiot Plays defensively - idiot Who’d be Ruud?
Viva Posted 11 January Posted 11 January 1 minute ago, Trev3939 said: If I was alves I’d be leaving by now- how he doesn’t get minutes in this game is mind boggling If he was currently good enough, he’d have played more minutes under various managers.
Eskay Posted 11 January Posted 11 January Good call. Make them play and show that they can actually go 90 mins and appear to be premier league footballers. Saturday to wednesday turnaround shouldn't be an issues. Players should be chomping at the bit to get us out of this situation.
SafewayFox Posted 11 January Posted 11 January 6 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I know there'll be a meltdown that he hasn't played the kids but I think this is spot on. Play our strongest team and build some confidence, form and momentum. I've got no issue with this. I agree to an extent but Alves or even Monga on the bench ahead of Ayew or Reid in a cup game wouldn’t have hurt!
goose2010 Posted 11 January Posted 11 January 3 minutes ago, Trev3939 said: If I was alves I’d be leaving by now- how he doesn’t get minutes in this game is mind boggling And go where ? No one would take the risk on him other than a lower league club.
Mickyblueeyes Posted 11 January Posted 11 January Also, this is the first game where the pressure of the league isn’t on Ruud, the players. They haven’t had a pre-season together. It’s been relentless and brutal since the start. I’ll happily watch them experiment and learn in a cup game (this season) to enable the Ruud style to flow through. 1
murphy Posted 11 January Posted 11 January Maybe Ruud is still trying to instill his way of playing into the team. A competitive game with little at stake could be useful for that. Bit disappointed not to see some youth though, at least on the bench.
Deeg67 Posted 11 January Posted 11 January 8 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I know there'll be a meltdown that he hasn't played the kids but I think this is spot on. Play our strongest team and build some confidence, form and momentum. I've got no issue with this. Agreed. Five losses on the trot - the side needs some success, plain and simple. They should be well-rested - play a strong 11 and get a win.
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