Pliskin Posted 11 April Posted 11 April We’ve lost every game before we start. Teams know they can beat us, and have us beaten before a ball is kicked. There is literally nothing we can do under Ruud or this current regime to change this. We will continue to be beaten before half time. It’s not even a contest anymore, it’s painful to watch…. We are utterly pathetic. 3 1
Raj Posted 11 April Posted 11 April (edited) Who gives a fcuk this season? We know we will lose. Edited 11 April by Raj 3
davieG Posted 11 April Posted 11 April https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-predicted-xi-v-10098762 Leicester City predicted XI v Brighton with hints dropped over four changes and new formation How Leicester City could set up against Brighton on Saturday afternoon, when they will be trying to end a run of eight losses and a run of eight matches without scoring ByJordan Blackwell 07:00, 11 APR 2025 Ruud van Nistelrooy wants his Leicester City team to “play free” at Brighton this weekend, and that could lead to four personnel changes plus a new formation. City have set up with a back five for the past four matches but it has not turned around their form, the losing and goalless runs extended to club records of eight. Ahead of the trip to the south coast on Saturday, van Nistelrooy has dropped some hints that he may revert to a back four. He has said that Ricardo Pereira is now a contender to start, and spoke enthusiastically about his role as an inverted full-back and how his qualities in that position help the team drive forward. Van Nistelrooy also drew positives from the second-half display in the 3-0 defeat to Newcastle, having changed to a back four and introduced Stephy Mavididi and Facundo Buonanotte to the wings. It seems, with City’s relegation almost confirmed and a miracle needed for survival, that he is going to give the players more freedom. “It’s important to play free,” he said at his press conference on Thursday afternoon. “The players worry too much, which is normal, so they’re not free enough to show their qualities. “That is something where the character comes in, to put that (worry) aside and force yourself to be at your best, keep up that confidence and mental toughness. “When you go to a back five to survive, to get results, that could be something to change. It could be something against Brighton to go back to a back four. “But it doesn’t matter. I don’t think it’s in tactics or in systems, it’s more about the emotional and mental part.” In that case, he could opt for a back four with an inverted full-back, selecting two of the players he brought on as subs against Newcastle. Ricardo would come in for James Justin at right-back, and it would likely be Patson Daka and Victor Kristiansen who make way for Mavididi and another winger. Jamie Vardy will win any selection battle against Daka with only one striker berth now available, while van Nistelrooy has praised Luke Thomas recently, and so he is more likely to move to left-back, with Kristiansen dropping out. Mavididi would take the spot on the left and then there’s a choice to be had on the right side. It can’t be Buonanotte, with the Argentinian loanee ineligible to face his parent club. It would be a surprise, although it’s not out of the question, if 15-year-old Jeremy Monga was to be handed a start, so Jordan Ayew, Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Kasey McAteer will be in the frame. Ayew is perhaps the leading contender at the moment, with McAteer unable to even make the bench against Newcastle. But the academy graduate does offer pace and off-the-ball running, and those qualities may see van Nistelrooy turn to him. The final potential change could be at centre-back, where Wout Faes is struggling with injury. Caleb Okoli, used as a substitute against Man City, would be the favourite to take over, with Jannik Vestergaard unable to make the bench for the past few matches. Predicted City line-up (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Ricardo, Coady, Okoli, Thomas; Ndidi, Soumare; Ayew, El Khannouss, Mavididi, Vardy.
moore_94 Posted 11 April Posted 11 April (edited) Neither of Evans or Aluko are playing for the under 21s tonight after training with the first team… Edited 11 April by moore_94 2
LVFox Posted 11 April Posted 11 April 10 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Neither of Evans or Aluko are playing for the under 21s tonight after training with the first team… Any info on where Aluko plays? Kind of player he is etc?
moore_94 Posted 11 April Posted 11 April 1 minute ago, LVFox said: Any info on where Aluko plays? Kind of player he is etc? Full back who plays on either side 2
lcfc sheff Posted 11 April Posted 11 April 14 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Neither of Evans or Aluko are playing for the under 21s tonight after training with the first team… I wonder if Ruud is resigned to the relegation and just wants to be in the good books with the young players who he may be managing next season?
Richmondfox Posted 11 April Posted 11 April 36 minutes ago, davieG said: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-predicted-xi-v-10098762 Leicester City predicted XI v Brighton with hints dropped over four changes and new formation How Leicester City could set up against Brighton on Saturday afternoon, when they will be trying to end a run of eight losses and a run of eight matches without scoring ByJordan Blackwell 07:00, 11 APR 2025 Ruud van Nistelrooy wants his Leicester City team to “play free” at Brighton this weekend, and that could lead to four personnel changes plus a new formation. City have set up with a back five for the past four matches but it has not turned around their form, the losing and goalless runs extended to club records of eight. Ahead of the trip to the south coast on Saturday, van Nistelrooy has dropped some hints that he may revert to a back four. He has said that Ricardo Pereira is now a contender to start, and spoke enthusiastically about his role as an inverted full-back and how his qualities in that position help the team drive forward. Van Nistelrooy also drew positives from the second-half display in the 3-0 defeat to Newcastle, having changed to a back four and introduced Stephy Mavididi and Facundo Buonanotte to the wings. It seems, with City’s relegation almost confirmed and a miracle needed for survival, that he is going to give the players more freedom. “It’s important to play free,” he said at his press conference on Thursday afternoon. “The players worry too much, which is normal, so they’re not free enough to show their qualities. “That is something where the character comes in, to put that (worry) aside and force yourself to be at your best, keep up that confidence and mental toughness. “When you go to a back five to survive, to get results, that could be something to change. It could be something against Brighton to go back to a back four. “But it doesn’t matter. I don’t think it’s in tactics or in systems, it’s more about the emotional and mental part.” In that case, he could opt for a back four with an inverted full-back, selecting two of the players he brought on as subs against Newcastle. Ricardo would come in for James Justin at right-back, and it would likely be Patson Daka and Victor Kristiansen who make way for Mavididi and another winger. Jamie Vardy will win any selection battle against Daka with only one striker berth now available, while van Nistelrooy has praised Luke Thomas recently, and so he is more likely to move to left-back, with Kristiansen dropping out. Mavididi would take the spot on the left and then there’s a choice to be had on the right side. It can’t be Buonanotte, with the Argentinian loanee ineligible to face his parent club. It would be a surprise, although it’s not out of the question, if 15-year-old Jeremy Monga was to be handed a start, so Jordan Ayew, Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Kasey McAteer will be in the frame. Ayew is perhaps the leading contender at the moment, with McAteer unable to even make the bench against Newcastle. But the academy graduate does offer pace and off-the-ball running, and those qualities may see van Nistelrooy turn to him. The final potential change could be at centre-back, where Wout Faes is struggling with injury. Caleb Okoli, used as a substitute against Man City, would be the favourite to take over, with Jannik Vestergaard unable to make the bench for the past few matches. Predicted City line-up (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Ricardo, Coady, Okoli, Thomas; Ndidi, Soumare; Ayew, El Khannouss, Mavididi, Vardy. Soumare and Ndidi are part of the wider problem. Both offer zero protection and contribute nothing going forwards, only passing backwards at every chance. 2 1
davieG Posted 11 April Posted 11 April 9 minutes ago, Richmondfox said: Soumare and Ndidi are part of the wider problem. Both offer zero protection and contribute nothing going forwards, only passing backwards at every chance. Ndidi plays too far forward. If they are both going to play I'd sooner Soumare was the more forward player as his lapses into dreamland would have less devastating effects. 1
Richmondfox Posted 11 April Posted 11 April 8 minutes ago, davieG said: Ndidi plays too far forward. If they are both going to play I'd sooner Soumare was the more forward player as his lapses into dreamland would have less devastating effects. Both are dogshit, it doesn’t matter where they play they can’t do anything right. 1 1
davieG Posted 11 April Posted 11 April 5 minutes ago, Richmondfox said: Both are dogshit, it doesn’t matter where they play they can’t do anything right. That's why I said if. 2
Pliskin Posted 11 April Posted 11 April Monga aside, Aluko is the other player I’m most impressed / excited about. He’s a rolls Royce with a Lamborghini engine. 2
Lesterlad Posted 11 April Posted 11 April 6 minutes ago, Pliskin said: Monga aside, Aluko is the other player I’m most impressed / excited about. He’s a rolls Royce with a Lamborghini engine. So no chance of playing then. We need a fiat 500 with a Lada body to have a chance of playing 1
Popular Post fazzyfox Posted 11 April Popular Post Posted 11 April Surpassing the 2 Ronnies Four Candles sketch, Monty Python’s Dead Parrot, Richard Pryor live video from the 80’s, Peter Kay, Freddie Starr’s backing tape routine, we have a new winner for comedy - The Brighton manager said THIS about US “We have to be sharp in every situation because they can beat any team in the league.” LEGEND!!! 6
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 11 April Posted 11 April I’m just having a bite to eat in Hove before the game tomorrow. I look up out the window and I see an urban fox on the top of a wall a few meters away. Maybe it’s a sign we might trouble the goalkeeper tomorrow. 1
fox_favourite Posted 11 April Posted 11 April 5 minutes ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said: I’m just having a bite to eat in Hove before the game tomorrow. I look up out the window and I see an urban fox on the top of a wall a few meters away. Maybe it’s a sign we might trouble the goalkeeper tomorrow. Or we'll be too scared to come down and play 2
Pliskin Posted 11 April Posted 11 April 5 minutes ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said: I’m just having a bite to eat in Hove before the game tomorrow. I look up out the window and I see an urban fox on the top of a wall a few meters away. Maybe it’s a sign we might trouble the goalkeeper tomorrow. The only chance we have of troubling the goalkeeper is if we lace his drink with laxatives and hope he gets caught short during the game. 2
fazzyfox Posted 11 April Posted 11 April The only “problem” their keeper will have is choosing which dip to have with his picnic snacks and which angle to pitch his deck chair at to get the best sun. 1
Popular Post Pliskin Posted 11 April Popular Post Posted 11 April Isn’t it inconceivable, that recent premier league champions, and FA cup winners have a 0% chance of beating a small mid table premier league team. They thought the fall of the Roman Empire was spectacular……….. 4 2
Guy Posted 12 April Posted 12 April 4 hours ago, fazzyfox said: Surpassing the 2 Ronnies Four Candles sketch, Monty Python’s Dead Parrot, Richard Pryor live video from the 80’s, Peter Kay, Freddie Starr’s backing tape routine, we have a new winner for comedy - The Brighton manager said THIS about US “We have to be sharp in every situation because they can beat any team in the league.” LEGEND!!! I think he still hasn't got over chucking away a two goal lead at the King Power with not much time left on the clock to say an incredulous thing like that! Have we got a league point at home since? Answers on a postcard!
Silebyfox_89 Posted 12 April Posted 12 April Want I'd like to see: Stocks Woyo Okoli Coady JJ Winks Riccy P Soumare BEK Mavdidi Vardy
OntarioFox Posted 12 April Posted 12 April Our last league goal was against these. Today is the day. 5-1 Brighton. 3
ealingfox Posted 12 April Posted 12 April Another record up for grabs according to flashscore - nine straight defeats without scoring in the top flight.
Lionator Posted 12 April Posted 12 April 3 minutes ago, OntarioFox said: Our last league goal was against these. Today is the day. 5-1 Brighton. Goals against Spurs don’t count to be fair.
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