Boro 1-1 Leicester Post Match Thread

[southfox66]

Fair result, defensively and going forward we had good moments in the game.

[AjcW]

We were all told his “football is grim” but can’t say I have any complaints so far, I’ve actually felt moments of excitement seeing us go forwards,Seeing us counter, seeing us actually move at speed  

 

I was expecting 5 at the back and bypassing the midfield with long balls into space the way everyone was going on. 
 

It’s much more interesting than the possession shite we’ve been through. 

[Twitcher]

6 minutes ago, Rubbersoul said:

If we had Rowett in after the Sheffield Utd embarrassment or QPR away I truly believe we wouldn’t even be thinking about relegation. 

Yes, we've waited too long getting him in.

They proved me wrong. At half-time I said 3 or 4-1.

As others have said Skipp and Winks excellent. Definitely more fight from everyone. 

Okoli and Thomas on the ball scare me to death, so we need to replace them when we can. 

Was a bit worried in what I saw from Aribo in that brief spell. He was on for tracking back, and didn't.

All in all though, happy with that.

[Dan]

7 minutes ago, AKCJ said:

2 points dropped.

 

Boro were dog shit. Opportunity for a statement win and we blew it.

This was very much my feeling after Stoke but can't agree tonight. I'm so loathed to use this sentence with the history of it but I think if we play like that we'll be OK.

[wardyfox86]

10 minutes ago, OntarioFox said:

OK, now the dust has settled - Skipp, Winks and Mukasa can all take a bow, they were all excellent. Our first choice midfield trio for the rest of the season.

And, dare I say... good game from Luke Thomas? 

 

The effort levels are so, so much higher - but the sour note was seeing Ayew come on and do what we all know he does, which is the square sum of feck-all.

Headache when JJ returns

[lcfc81]

6 minutes ago, ian__marshall said:

Shout out to Luke Thomas who was outstanding tonight. He's right be singled out for criticism this season, but he thoroughly deserves some praise for that performance this evening. 

I would agree. I still want him to bulk up thpugh because I think if he was a little stronger he would be a much better player. Loving his effort and aggression tonight, a great game. 

[RowlattsFox]

I assume Richards will be the next Carranza? 

[Larry_LCFC]

You'd have to take a point away at a promotion contender considering the season we've had. Annoying because they were poor but until we cut out our stupid individual errors, we cant progress. I dont think we are down and out just yet.

[Guesty]

Just now, jbflcfc said:

He’s got to start, but in all seriousness, where does JJ get in here?

 

I repeat, he’s got to start 

The only player you can drop is Winks. Which is a shame now he's decided he's bothered.

 

Skipp is the only midfielder who will read the game defensively. He makes blocks and covers defenders when they're out of position. Obviously we can't drop Mukasa.

[Clever Fox]

2 minutes ago, jbflcfc said:

He’s got to start, but in all seriousness, where does JJ get in here?

 

I repeat, he’s got to start 

In the 8 role. Musaka the 10. or vise versa.

[Osavo]

Better. Well organised and look willing to actually work hard for each other. Rowett appears to have instilled some fight that was sorely lacking. Hopefully has let rip with some home truths too.

 

Mukasa faded but looked excellent again - he's definitely a piece we've been missing in linking play in the final third. Skipp and Winks especially were great - if we can get that version of Harry Winks until the end of the season (and he doesn't sulk off again) we'll be in a much better place and can hopefully part ways on semi-decent terms.

 

Feeling ever so slightly more confident. But we have to beat Norwich.

[whoareyaaa]

Just now, wardyfox86 said:

Headache when JJ returns

JJ comes in for Skipp right now.

[whoareyaaa]

Just now, Clever Fox said:

In the 8 role. Musaka the 10. or vise versa.

or This.

 

A midfield of Winks, JJ, Skipp and Mukasa is promising.

Edited 24 February by whoareyaaa

[moore_94]

2 minutes ago, jbflcfc said:

He’s got to start, but in all seriousness, where does JJ get in here?

 

I repeat, he’s got to start 

       JJ, Skipp, Winks

Fatawu, Mukasa, Mavididi

[Corky]

The stats for running and ground covered must be significantly up. We seemed to be involved a lot more.

[Bert]

10 minutes ago, Clever Fox said:

Norwich, Portsmouth, and Blackburn all lost. Which is a Bonus.

Norwich have got Sheff Weds tomorrow. 

[RowlattsFox]

I think Mukasa could play down the middle but you don't want to take his strengths away. I can see him playing from the left. 

 

Don't necessarily needs Winks and Skipp for every game so James will play alongside Winks.

[jimsmallman]

4 minutes ago, jbflcfc said:

He’s got to start, but in all seriousness, where does JJ get in here?

 

I repeat, he’s got to start 

I think he’ll play as a 10 and either Mukasa plays as a false 9 instead or Daka or on the left instead of Mav. 

[Langston]

11 minutes ago, MC Prussian said:

And how about a clean sheet for a change. It's been 28 games now... Or 31 games where we have conceded a goal or more (out of 34). Horrendous stat.

 

Everyone is aware,, you don't have to mention it every single post!!!!

[jbflcfc]

2 minutes ago, moore_94 said:

       JJ, Skipp, Winks

Fatawu, Mukasa, Mavididi

That keeps us up btw.

[lookwhaticando]

After Skipp diverted a ball away late in stoppage time, the camera lingered on him for about ten seconds… he looked completely, utterly, absolutely and totally done for. 
 

He put a shift in. And that’s what we need right now. Effort. 

[Grumpy Fox]

Honestly could not watch the game tonight in case I gave them bad luck. Swiched on with 8 mins to go and all I heard was the Boro commentator say "Jorden Ayew is doing everything at walking pace" Had to switch off again as nerves couldnt take it.🤣

[Clever Fox]

1 minute ago, Bert said:

Norwich have got Sheff Weds tomorrow. 

Lovely, hopfully they lose.

[fox_favourite]

Not having a proper confident striker is killing us. We would have scored today with someone like, I don't know, a Vardy 

[Parafox]

5 minutes ago, StanSP said:

Hopefully you've not counted Thomas for tonight? 

In terms of his crap performances over the season... ?