LCFC v Cov - Post Match Thread

[Tommy Fresh]

47 minutes ago, Sky Blues said:

Good morning all. Enjoyed the game yesterday. Thought we were the best side for about the first 30 minutes although you had a very good chance during this time. Then you took control of the game. Second half started exactly the same. We didn't get back into it until towards the end. Easily the best side we've played so far. I have Rushworth as MOTM. Didn't have many good shots to save but did everything without fault. We had a few decent chances but your GK was up to it when needed. You were a good side until it came to shooting. It was though you were shooting at our GK most of the time and not the goal. 

 

Very happy with the point. Could have won it near the end but we wouldn't have deserved the win. See you all January for the return.

I think best for the first 30 minutes is probably a bit generous, you came out fast and were pressing hard, there was a lot of effort which I wouldn't necessarily equate to being the better side. 

 

Also hopefully we get to see the best midfield trio in the league when we play next, because the 3 of them couldn't get anywhere near Winks.

[Tommy Fresh]

41 minutes ago, Cadno'r Cymoedd said:

We lost 11 games that season and we had some moments late on where looked like possibly missing out to Ipswich and Leeds for automatic promotion, so I don't think it was easy. We nearly faltered. 

Every team will have bad patches though, it was unfortunate ours came right at the worst time of the season to make it as dramatic as possible

[ceebeefox]

10 hours ago, MPH said:

I personally wouldn’t  pick a striker who can’t hit a cow’s arse with A banjo just because he can press.

 

and I’d actually argue he can press. Stays too central. Might take a few steps towards the goalkeeper but that’s about it..

They played such a high line yesterday I think Daka could’ve been played in time and time again ( whether he’d have scored is another issue). One great through ball by James put Ayew away, but he got caught easily, Daka would’ve been gone. 

[The Doctor]

5 minutes ago, Tommy Fresh said:

Every team will have bad patches though, it was unfortunate ours came right at the worst time of the season to make it as dramatic as possible

there's bad patches, then there's losing nearly a quarter of your games. We didn't win it as easily as is being suggested.

[Ted Maul]

Thought we were the better side- similar to the Birmingham game, kept them at arms length well and carved out a couple of decent opportunities. Just less clinical today. 

 

We're a work in progress, but there is progress. We'll get better now we're playing something close to our best XI... whether we go up or not probably depends on whether Carranza can hit the ground running, because Ayew ain't a lone striker.

[Nolucklcfc]

I absolutely hate to say this but we look a lot better with Faes in the defence. 

[Raj]

1 minute ago, Nolucklcfc said:

I absolutely hate to say this but we look a lot better with Faes in the defence. 

 

[TrickyTrevLeftPeg]

1 minute ago, Nolucklcfc said:

I absolutely hate to say this but we look a lot better with Faes in the defence. 

Although he makes silly  mistakes now and again he is our best defender. 

 

[Claudio Fannieri]

10 hours ago, MPH said:

I personally wouldn’t  pick a striker who can’t hit a cow’s arse with A banjo just because he can press.

 

and I’d actually argue he can press. Stays too central. Might take a few steps towards the goalkeeper but that’s about it..

I agree for all the frustrations thrown at Ayew, Daka has shown he is not the answer, in the games he has played some part in he has still looked so woefully out of his depth even at Championship level. Other than the fact he can run around a lot he offers absolutely nothing and Ayew is head and shoulders above Daka in overall ability and what he offers the team. 

[Claudio Fannieri]

6 minutes ago, Nolucklcfc said:

I absolutely hate to say this but we look a lot better with Faes in the defence. 

Agreed, Faes can absolutely throw in the odd brain fart or 10 a season but his ability on the ball and to carry the ball makes us so much more dangerous in possession especially when teams sit off us. The trouble with Faes is he has been so vocal about getting out of the club it has damaged his relationship with the fanbase and that is always going to be a difficult thing to repair.

 

Hopefully Marti has been able to have a similar influence on Faes has he has with Winks and both players will be fully reintegrated in to the starting XI and both will be fully committed as we are such a better team at this level with both of these players in our starting XI. 

[suffolk fox]

38 minutes ago, ceebeefox said:

They played such a high line yesterday I think Daka could’ve been played in time and time again ( whether he’d have scored is another issue). One great through ball by James put Ayew away, but he got caught easily, Daka would’ve been gone. 

Daka would have been away to promptly fall over.

[trooky]

15 minutes ago, Claudio Fannieri said:

I agree for all the frustrations thrown at Ayew, Daka has shown he is not the answer, in the games he has played some part in he has still looked so woefully out of his depth even at Championship level. Other than the fact he can run around a lot he offers absolutely nothing and Ayew is head and shoulders above Daka in overall ability and what he offers the team. 

We've needed Ayew's battling qualities for the start of this season when we've played Soumare, Skipp, Paige, Hamza and Okoli when we've be unable to beat the press and progress the ball. 

 

Give it a few more games of decent football like the middle part of the game yesterday with Winks, Ricky and James running the show then I think we'll see Carranza start.

[Scoop Dog]

I quite liked their player Torps ( I think that's who he was, quit tall with his perm hair do) 

Edited 21 September 2025 by Scoop Dog

[Parafox]

13 minutes ago, Scoop Dog said:

I quite liked their player Torps ( I think that's who he was, quit tall with his perm hair do) 

Ikea wardrobe.

[scinnell]

1 hour ago, Nolucklcfc said:

I absolutely hate to say this but we look a lot better with Faes in the defence. 

Yep, levels above Okoli. Teams looks far more comfortable with Winks in the middle too. 

Edited 21 September 2025 by scinnell

[Jobyfox]

1 hour ago, Claudio Fannieri said:

I agree for all the frustrations thrown at Ayew, Daka has shown he is not the answer, in the games he has played some part in he has still looked so woefully out of his depth even at Championship level. Other than the fact he can run around a lot he offers absolutely nothing and Ayew is head and shoulders above Daka in overall ability and what he offers the team. 

Daka has shown that he’s not a great player and everyone hopes that Carranza will become the player we need. The team, however, would still play better with him in it than Ayew in my opinion.

 

Last time we were in this league Daka scored 7 in 20. That’s a goals per game ratio that Ayew has only bettered once in his entire professional career - and that was over 10 years ago. 
 

Ayew has no pace, no physicality, no natural positioning and no instinct to play as a no. 9. Countless times he was out of position against Coventry and the outlet ball wasn’t available to the midfield or wingers. So many wasted through balls that he couldn’t get on the end of.

 

Nobody is saying Daka is technically a better player but, for all his issues, he’s still a better striker than Ayew. 
 

(Let’s hope that Carranza settles and this discussion becomes obsolete)

 

 

[Leicesterpool]

Agree about Ayew do feel the system we play doesn't really work well with him in it. Even a 38 year old Vardy would have been more effective. My dad told me stat in the programme something 45 appearances for the foxes but just six goals. Poor goal tally for a striker.

Edited 21 September 2025 by Leicesterpool

[The Doctor]

9 minutes ago, Jobyfox said:

Daka has shown that he’s not a great player and everyone hopes that Carranza will become the player we need. The team, however, would still play better with him in it than Ayew in my opinion.

 

Last time we were in this league Daka scored 7 in 20. That’s a goals per game ratio that Ayew has only bettered once in his entire professional career - and that was over 10 years ago. 
 

Ayew has no pace, no physicality, no natural positioning and no instinct to play as a no. 9. Countless times he was out of position against Coventry and the outlet ball wasn’t available to the midfield or wingers. So many wasted through balls that he couldn’t get on the end of.

 

Nobody is saying Daka is technically a better player but, for all his issues, he’s still a better striker than Ayew. 
 

(Let’s hope that Carranza settles and this discussion becomes obsolete)

 

 

also better for this team. Like it's not a coincidence that our attack has generally been more coherent with him on the pitch. Not necessarily for his threat but because he's prepared to run and stretch defenders, and crucially doesn't think he's a full back or winger at times. Our biggest strength is in the wingers, and teams will double up on them quite frequently - a striker who likes to drift out into their spaces is a net negative for us, a striker who likes to pull defenders away from them is a benefit.

[justfoxes]

Was a very frustrating day got into great scoring positions but to just go wide or saved, played some great possessional football fed the wingers well, young James had a great game Fatawu as usual coming in trying his best to score Ayew had a decent game but Soumare he has 2 great games then goes awful, Jacob some great saves to keep a clean sheet but he does worry me coming out of his area almost to the halfway line just someone with a bit of luck lobs him from distance and well we know what could happen.

 

Even tho it was a short appearance I thought Caranza looked a decent player he certainly knows where the net is knows where to position himself, when we get a match fit Caranza I think he’ll be hitting the back of the net on Many occasions this season.

 

As for Mavadidi that lad needs to worry about his starting position as a 16 year old Jeremy Monga did more in the 15-20 min he had than Mavadidi did all game he was on, Monga looks the real deal only 16 and he was taking the Pi55 out of players much older than himself his silky footwork in dribbling around players is just sublime really hope we can get to keep him for a few seasons before he gets the vultures circling the club trying to get him on the cheap.

 

But all in all yesterday showed we have come on well under Marti but we just are missing that goal scorer that hopefully Caranza is, Ayew pops up with the odd great goal but he won’t be a prolific scorer it was so frustrating that every decent shot on goal went wide or saved, onto the Baggies next week so hope Marti starts Caranza and Monga and hopefully come home with all 3 points !!

COYF🦊

 

 

Edited 21 September 2025 by justfoxes

[jimmer]

Hey all! Anyone got any links to the Lei v Cov highlights? Can't seem to find them on The National League Show on ITVX. We're we missed off the bill?

Cheers

[Blueman1967]

The highlights on the championship on ITV last night was a joke, shown two of their chances, and just Mavadidi chance 

[Wolfox]

21 hours ago, Pliskin said:

Rubbish. They were completely untroubled today, and both looked good.

Completely agree…. Vestergaard and Faes are easily our best paring

 

Validated by the stats…. The all conquering Cov attack had an XG of 0.17 from open play

[Suzie the Fox]

1 hour ago, jimmer said:

Hey all! Anyone got any links to the Lei v Cov highlights? Can't seem to find them on The National League Show on ITVX. We're we missed off the bill?

Cheers

 

[TheStig]

3 hours ago, suffolk fox said:

Daka would have been away to promptly fall over.

or stick the ball in the car park...

[Mickyblueeyes]

Watched the game yesterday and at full time, was disappointed not to win but felt positive. 24 hours later, probably feel more positive - accept that might not be the case for everyone. 
 

Cov were the strongest side we’ve played this season and on the balance of play, especially if you miss out the first 20-25 minutes, we should’ve won. We created and missed the best chances in both half’s. We’ve looked pretty solid this year which is a huge positive. Whether that be from open play or set pieces - I don’t think I’ve said that for 4/5 years. 
 

Winks looks as good as he did last time. Riccy is a class act at this level too. And Abdul is Abdul. Yes, we need someone to make that striker role theirs and I don’t think the 9 is Ayew’s position but his work rate alone justifies a start - where, not sure. Carranza movement - very promising.
 

Decent debut for James. Back four looked organise but maybe VK’s attacking threat would serve us better than Thomas - but if I was to pick another weak spot (aside from striker) it’s left back. 
 

Mavididi will come good - he will contribute this season but should’ve scored yesterday and if he is going to play himself into form, we need more intensity and risk taking from him as a winger. A flowing Mavididi is as difficult to mark in this league as a flowing Fatawu. Monga otherwise is awesome.
 

All in all, Marti’s been building something and we are a working progress. I think we have two more until the next international break and 4 out of those 2 would be a good return. The next international break is important to work on cohesion for the front 4/5. 
 

Towards the end of oct/Nov is when I want to see more of the Marti style and starting 11 certainty. 
 

We are doing ok with a good start. 

Edited 21 September 2025 by Mickyblueeyes