Preseason 2026 - Starts 29/6

[UniFox21]

19 minutes ago, SafewayFox said:

Okoli’s lazy back pass 😱

Horrendous pass, loses his balance playing it is even worse 

[SafewayFox]

8 minutes ago, UniFox21 said:

Horrendous pass, loses his balance playing it is even worse 

Spot on.

 

A Braindead moment, like you say, he was off balance but was in control of the situation.

 

Take an extra touch and play a simple 5 yard pass to the keeper.

 

I’d have been annoyed if did that in a Sunday league match.

[sammy82]

No silko today?

[GrobyLCFC31]

9 minutes ago, sammy82 said:

No silko today?

Hopefully signed +1 year and then will be flipped for a homegrown pure PSR profit like Cartwright was

 

[Rubbersoul]

Been out all day and not seen anything to do with the game. How did the youngsters get on? Alves obviously done well I see 

[Lesta Legend]

1 hour ago, UniFox21 said:

Horrendous pass, loses his balance playing it is even worse 

He can’t feature in RM’s plans surely. He’ll make dozens of mistakes leading to a Goalscoring opportunity during the course of season. Easily avoided, sell. 

[Bluearmyfox28]

5 hours ago, lcfc sheff said:

If Otchere does the same in the next few games I’ll be really excited, i must admit looked ready and physical, fighting to win the ball and get the better of the centreback at the front post.

 

for me there is nothing more exciting than having a promising young striker in your team (in terms of football)

This is what impressed me the most with him. That type of movement in the box is instinctive, some pro’s struggle with it throughout their careers. For him to have that type of movement at his age, shows how clever and advanced he is at seeing the game. Very Vardy like performance from the young fella today. 

[CruzNoir]

I didn’t even know we were playing today

 

and I’m the Sporting Director 

[dmayne7]

Looking forward to Alves barely featuring when the season starts then

[CrazyKopCorner]

Alves should have played last season 

 

You could see who wasn’t up to it in pre season but no we get the full half arsed brigade playing week in and week out 

[Rubbersoul]

Just watched the highlights. 
 

I would absolutely love it if Alves becomes the main man this season. He has got the tools he just needs consistent game time. 
 

How did Carr look? I just remember him being rapid 

[Rubbersoul]

Is it the next 2 friendlies that are being played as a different format? 

[Foxes96]

22 minutes ago, Rubbersoul said:

Is it the next 2 friendlies that are being played as a different format? 

Leicester City’s upcoming pre-season fixtures against Bristol Rovers and Burton Albion will each be played over four 30-minute periods.

• Leicester City’s fixtures against Bristol Rovers and Burton Albion will each be played over four 30-minute periods
• The format will allow Russell Martin’s squad to build important pre-season minutes
• Tickets for both fixtures are now on sale, subject to availability

Confirmed Pre-Season Fixtures

 

Bristol Rovers vs. LEICESTER CITY

Pre-season

Memorial Stadium

Tuesday 14 July

Kick-off: 7pm BST

Ticket details: Click HERE

 

Burton Albion vs. LEICESTER CITY

Pre-season

Pirelli Stadium

Saturday 18 July

Kick-off: 1pm BST

Ticket details: Click HERE

[honeybradger]

10 hours ago, Rubbersoul said:

Just watched the highlights. 
 

I would absolutely love it if Alves becomes the main man this season. He has got the tools he just needs consistent game time. 
 

How did Carr look? I just remember him being rapid 

Carr was very good. Probably our second best player behind Alves yesterday.

 

Alves, Carr, Aluko, Wilson Brown, Page, Otchere all impressed yesterday.

 

Evans, Hutchinson, Braybrooke were fine but suffered from being in a weaker side. Nelson probably the weakest recent academy graduate of the group.

 

The usual suspects Okoli, BDCR, Skipp, Faes, Coulibaly all rubbish so expect them to be the ones starting the season.

[Rubbersoul]

30 minutes ago, honeybradger said:

Carr was very good. Probably our second best player behind Alves yesterday.

 

Alves, Carr, Aluko, Wilson Brown, Page, Otchere all impressed yesterday.

 

Evans, Hutchinson, Braybrooke were fine but suffered from being in a weaker side. Nelson probably the weakest recent academy graduate of the group.

 

The usual suspects Okoli, BDCR, Skipp, Faes, Coulibaly all rubbish so expect them to be the ones starting the season.

This season feels like such a good chance to get these guys involved. I know you have to have a certain level of experience but we really do have some really promising youngsters for the level we’ll be at.
 

How good would it be if we saw a Page, Braybrooke & Alves midfield 3 at one point?

 

[honeybradger]

8 minutes ago, Rubbersoul said:

This season feels like such a good chance to get these guys involved. I know you have to have a certain level of experience but we really do have some really promising youngsters for the level we’ll be at.
 

How good would it be if we saw a Page, Braybrooke & Alves midfield 3 at one point?

 

As it stands you would hope that that's our starting midfield next season as it's our strongest.

 

Choudhury was pretty good yesterday but I think Braybrooke would be better as a 6 as he's more suited to Martin's style.

 

Think if somehow Skipp ends up being our starting 6 next season then there's a decent chance we do three relegations in a row. He just kills any forward thinking football.

[Chelmofox]

Just now, honeybradger said:

As it stands you would hope that that's our starting midfield next season as it's our strongest.

 

Choudhury was pretty good yesterday but I think Braybrooke would be better as a 6 as he's more suited to Martin's style.

 

Think if somehow Skipp ends up being our starting 6 next season then there's a decent chance we do three relegations in a row. He just kills any forward thinking football.

Braybrooke misses a bit of physicality though. Kind of feel him and Alves may end up competing for the same position.

 

Skipp can get in the bin - worse than any of the academy midfielders.

 

46 minutes ago, honeybradger said:

Carr was very good. Probably our second best player behind Alves yesterday.

Carr really impressed me - i had never seen him before even when watching a few academy games. Very pacey and skilful. Was doing things no other wingers could do, where we seem to always usually cut in.  

[Rubbersoul]

16 minutes ago, Chelmofox said:

Braybrooke misses a bit of physicality though. Kind of feel him and Alves may end up competing for the same position.

 

Skipp can get in the bin - worse than any of the academy midfielders.

 

Carr really impressed me - i had never seen him before even when watching a few academy games. Very pacey and skilful. Was doing things no other wingers could do, where we seem to always usually cut in.  

I can’t remember which academy game it was I watched but Carr looked rapid in that game kept beating the fullback every time 

[honeybradger]

12 minutes ago, Chelmofox said:

Braybrooke misses a bit of physicality though. Kind of feel him and Alves may end up competing for the same position.

 

Skipp can get in the bin - worse than any of the academy midfielders.

 

Carr really impressed me - i had never seen him before even when watching a few academy games. Very pacey and skilful. Was doing things no other wingers could do, where we seem to always usually cut in.  

Braybrooke not being physical is a myth. He's small but Kante was also small and similar to Kante he's agressive and knows how to use his body well.

 

He averaged 2.5 tackles a game in league 2 last season, Winks and Skipp combined averaged 3 so defensively he's an upgrade on our starting midfielders from last season. If those two can play the 6 for us then so can Braybrooke.

[Foxin_Mad]

If Martin picks some of these youngsters, her will instantly build some. Credit with me, we need to bin off the mercenaries now

[Shane]

20 minutes ago, honeybradger said:

Braybrooke not being physical is a myth. He's small but Kante was also small and similar to Kante he's agressive and knows how to use his body well.

 

He averaged 2.5 tackles a game in league 2 last season, Winks and Skipp combined averaged 3 so defensively he's an upgrade on our starting midfielders from last season. If those two can play the 6 for us then so can Braybrooke.

Like you say he was one of the best midfielders in league 2 in terms of defensive contributions. 

However I would like to see Braybrooke, Alves & Page in rotation for the two 8 positions. It’s good Sammy can play as a 6, but his best work will come from the 8 position where he can support our attacks and unlock low blocks. 
 

I would like us to sign a holding midfielder to play the 6 position. 

[Leycestrian]

Some very good performaces yesterday, especially in the first half. Everone sees
the game diffferently. For me Alves, Aluko and Page, apart from his corners, were 
outstanding with Aluko the best but he academy boys on the whole looked good.

 

I hope that the sale of Monga is not gvoing to be repeated  and we keep the most promising of the academy players.
We must not squander this talented group.
 

[davieG]

51 minutes ago, Leycestrian said:

Some very good performaces yesterday, especially in the first half. Everone sees
the game diffferently. For me Alves, Aluko and Page, apart from his corners, were 
outstanding with Aluko the best but he academy boys on the whole looked good.

 

I hope that the sale of Monga is not gvoing to be repeated  and we keep the most promising of the academy players.
We must not squander this talented group.
 

I don't think we'll lose any of these players unless martin decides to loan them out as I don't believe any of the Big teams view them as potential PL / money makers. Motsi seems to be the only one.

[Long Eaton Fox]

Hope these players get an opportunity but yesterday we were only playing Northampton reserves 

[Chelmofox]

1 hour ago, honeybradger said:

Braybrooke not being physical is a myth. He's small but Kante was also small and similar to Kante he's agressive and knows how to use his body well.

 

He averaged 2.5 tackles a game in league 2 last season, Winks and Skipp combined averaged 3 so defensively he's an upgrade on our starting midfielders from last season. If those two can play the 6 for us then so can Braybrooke.

We shall see then, although any comparison with Winks if flawed anyway. L1 will be a step up i think - fingers crossed.