Hereford summary

[Thracian]

Most important Leicester City progressed through to the next round of the League cup with a 3-1 win courtesy of goals by Elvis Hammond, Richard Stearman and an Ian Hume penalty after Levi Porter had been scythed down on his way in on goal following one of the best moves of the match.

However what could have been an easy win was anything but and Leicester suffered a serious blow with the sending off of Patrick Kisnorbo.

Had it had been Alan Sheehan, Kisnorbo would probably have been lynched because it was a totally unnecessary infringement and the second time he's tackled himself out of a game in just a few months and Leicester's defence is sure to miss his outstanding influence during his inevitable absence.

Not only that but the squandered good chances of the first half by Stearman, Hammond and Hume, who hit the bar, meant Hereford were able to stage a spirited comeback in which they equalised Hammond's brilliantly struck first half opener, with a penalty early in the second half.

Kisnorbo seemed to be fouled in the build up - which might have had something to do with his later misdemeanor - but in the end Conrad Logan fouled the Hereford striker and dived to miss the penalty kick which was blasted virtually straight into the middle of the goal.

For a 15 minute period Hereford carved a series of chances which served to show clearly that Conrad Logan has a strong claim to being Leicester's best keeper.

The lad made four or five good-to-breathtaking saves which kept Leicester in the match and these, coupled with his fast and threatening distribution, together with decisive decision making and overall strength in the box made a strong statement.

Anyway Leicester survived and eventually took the lead when a good right sided move allowed Stearman to head in unchallenged at the far post after contributions from Low and Kisnorbo.

Stearman could then have completed a hat-trick. With all his previous attacking flair in evidence, he turned up in Hereford's box more times in one half than our other full-backs do in a season - and that's no exaggeration.

These runs resulted in a close range header which was saved and a run and shot from 10 yards, chances which could easily have given him a hat-trick.

Never mind. He was in there. He was a nightmare for Hereford to cope with and anyone wondering who City's best left back in when on form would have been left in no doubt last night.

The scoring was completed when Hume fed Hammond who slipped a perfect ball through to Porter who was felled as he burst into the box and Hume dispatched the penalty with ease for his second of the season.

Performance wise Kelly will be happy that his much-changed side won. And, at times some of our football on a tight pitch was encouraging.

But overall I was unimpressed tactically. Kelly repeated his, what I hoped were one-off Sunderland tactics, of narrowing the game on an already small ground and time and again Leicester players in possession were left searching for an outlet pass to the flanks which didn't exist.

Porter, again in good form and Low, again disappointing, were both clearly under instructions to move infield for no reason I can understand.

Porter, thankfully, plays well wherever he happens to be - even breaking up attacks on the central edge of City's box last night but Low, while contributing to the Stearman goal, was largely unconvincing and even when he did get the chance to run at Hereford second half he didn't really look dangerous and certainly not likely to get in and have a crack at goal.

Tiatto was drafted into midfield and anyone citing the benefit of experience should have watched when, hemmed into the right back position, he very nearly gave away a gift goal by attempting a ridiculous back heel from the touchline towards our penalty area with no city player within 20 yards of him.

It took away from some of his better things.

Logan was probably man of the match with his second half saves but he had competition from Stearman, from Elvis Hammond who had a brilliant second half as a virtually lone striker for much of the time and Porter who brought about the third goal and was just so calm and effective wherever he went.

Hammond played as a traditional centre-forward. He looked rusty at first but soon warmed up and once he'd cracked his goal (halfway to a Drogba-style turn and wallop) was a persistent nightmare for the Hereford defenders.

Apart from drifting into negaivity when we took the lead instead of going for the jugular the other major disappointment was the presence of Dodds on the bench and Kelly's refusal to use him.

Sylla got another game as a second half sub and why Kelly should have believed that was more in City's interests than getting Dodds some further experience only he can explain. For the record Sylla didn't stand out at all in his short appearance he just helped play the game out which was, presumably, what was wanted.

As for the sendings off (Kisnorbo and Hereford's Trent McCLenahan) I wasn't really close enough to give an informed judgement.

From a distance I doubt I'd have sent anyone off, even Logan's foul looked likeamisjudgement rather than a cynical foul) and it certainly wasn't a bad tempered game as one report suggested.

My player ratings:

Logan 8 (spoiled by the penalty for which he might easily have been sent off)

Stearman 8 (So positive and right back to his best)

McAuley 6 (Good moments but not convincing)

Kisnorbo 5 (Sent off and not generally as good as usual)

Maybury 6 (Cannot recall anything significant)

Low 6 (How City need Gradel's positiveness and goals potential)

Wesolowski 6.5 (Always involved but suffered a bit from his efforts at Sunderland and took a knock too)

Tiatto 5.5 (Faded second half after his bizarre first half backheel)

Porter 7.5 (Always makes the game simple and last night was no different)

Hume 7.5 (Good penalty, hit the bar. and put himself about)

Hammond 8 (Cracking goal and might have had three)

Subs: Not worth mentioning.

PS: Sorry the report is not particularly detailed. I was just there as a fan and didn't take notes.

[Dr The Singh]

Most important Leicester City progressed through to the next round of the League cup with a 3-1 win courtesy of goals by Elvis Hammond, Richard Stearman and an Ian Hume penalty after Levi Porter had been scythed down on his way in on goal following one of the best moves of the match.

However what could have been an easy win was anything but and Leicester suffered a serious blow with the sending off of Patrick Kisnorbo.

Had it had been Alan Sheehan, Kisnorbo would probably have been lynched because it was a totally unnecessary infringement and the second time he's tackled himself out of a game in just a few months and Leicester's defence is sure to miss his outstanding influence during his inevitable absence.

Not only that but the squandered good chances of the first half by Hammond and Hume, who hit the bar, among others, meant Hereford were able to stage a spirited comeback in which they equalised Hammond's brilliantly struck first half opener, with a penalty early in the second half.

Kisnorbo seemed to be fouled in the build up - which might have had something to do with his later misdemeanor - but in the end Conrad Logan fouled the Hereford striker and dived to miss the penalty kick which was blasted virtually straight into the middle of the goal.

For a 15 minute period Hereford carved a series of chances which served to show clearly that Conrad Logan has a strong claim to being Leicester's best keeper.

The lad made four or five good-to-breathtaking saves which kept Leicester in the match and these, coupled with his fast and threatening distribution, together with decisive decision making and overall strength in the box made a strong statement.

Anyway Leicester survived and eventually took the lead when a good right sided move allowed Stearman to head in unchallenged at the far post.

Stearman could then have completed a hat-trick. With all his previous attacking flair in evidence, he turned up in Hereford's box more times in one half than our other full-backs do in a season - and that's no exaggeration.

These runs resulted in a close range header which was saved and a run and shot from 10 yards, chances which could easily have given him a hat-trick.

Never mind. He was in there. He was a nightmare for Hereford to cope with and anyone wondering who City's best left back in when on form would have been left in no doubt last night.

The scoring was completed when Hume fed Hammond who slipped a perfect ball through to Porter who was felled as he burst into the box and Hume dispatched the penalty with ease for his second of the season.

Performance wise Kelly will be happy that his much-changed side won. And, at times some of our football on a tight pitch was encouraging.

But overall I was impressed tactically. Kelly repeated his, what I hoped were one-off Sunderland tactics, of narrowing the game on an already small ground and time and again Leicester players in possession were left searching for an outlet pass to the flanks which didn't exist.

Porter, again in good form and Low, again disappointing, were both clearly under instructions to move infield for no reason I can understand.

Porter, thankfully, plays well wherever he happens to be - even breaking up attacks on the central edge of City's box last night but Low was nullified and even when he did get the chance to run at Hereford second half he didn't look really convincing.

Tiatto was drafted into midfield and anyone citing the benefit of experience should have watched when, hemmed into the right back position, he very nearly gave away a gift goal by attempting a ridiculous back heel from the touchline towards our penalty area with no city player within 20 yards of him.

Logan was probably man of the match with his second half saves but he had competition from Stearman, from Elvis Hammond who had a brilliant second half as a virtually lone striker for much of the time and Porter who brought about the third goal and was just so calm and effective wherever he went.

Hammond played as a traditional centre-forward. He looked rusty at first but soon warmed up and once he'd cracked his goal was a persistent nightmare for the Hereford defenders.

Apart from drifting into negaivity when we took the lead instead of going for the jugular the other major disappointment was the presence of Dodds on the bench and Kelly's refusal to use him.

Sylla got another game as a second half sub and why Kelly should believe that was more in City's interests than getting Dodds some further experience only he can explain. For the record Sylla didn't stand out at all in his short appearance.

As for the sendings off I wasn't really close enough to give an informed judgement. From a distance I doubt I'd have sent anyone off and it certainly wasn't a bad tempered game as one report suggested.

My player ratings:

Logan 8 (spoiled by the penalty for which he might easily have been sent off)

Stearman 8 (So positive and right back to his best)

McAuley 6 (Good moments but not convincing)

Kisnorbo 5 (Sent off and not generally as good as usual)

Maybury 6 (Cannot recall anything significant)

Low 6 (How City need Gradel's positiveness and goals potential)

Wesolowski 6 (Always involved but suffered a bit from his efforts at Sunderland and took a knock too)

Tiatto 5 (Faded second half after his ridiculous first half backheel)

Porter 7.5 (Always makes the game simple and last night was no different)

Hume 7 (Good penalty, hit the bar. and put himself about)

Hammond 8 (Cracking goal and might have had three)

Subs: Not worth mentioning.

You didn't sum up Maybury's appointment Thrac, any reason why????

But thanks for the report, I only listened on the radio.........and yes the narrowing of the midfield was mentioned many times there aswell, I suppose RK always sticks to his instincts!!!!

[Manwell Pablo]

Most important Leicester City progressed through to the next round of the League cup with a 3-1 win courtesy of goals by Elvis Hammond, Richard Stearman and an Ian Hume penalty after Levi Porter had been scythed down on his way in on goal following one of the best moves of the match.

However what could have been an easy win was anything but and Leicester suffered a serious blow with the sending off of Patrick Kisnorbo.

Had it had been Alan Sheehan, Kisnorbo would probably have been lynched because it was a totally unnecessary infringement and the second time he's tackled himself out of a game in just a few months and Leicester's defence is sure to miss his outstanding influence during his inevitable absence.

Not only that but the squandered good chances of the first half by Hammond and Hume, who hit the bar, among others, meant Hereford were able to stage a spirited comeback in which they equalised Hammond's brilliantly struck first half opener, with a penalty early in the second half.

Kisnorbo seemed to be fouled in the build up - which might have had something to do with his later misdemeanor - but in the end Conrad Logan fouled the Hereford striker and dived to miss the penalty kick which was blasted virtually straight into the middle of the goal.

For a 15 minute period Hereford carved a series of chances which served to show clearly that Conrad Logan has a strong claim to being Leicester's best keeper.

The lad made four or five good-to-breathtaking saves which kept Leicester in the match and these, coupled with his fast and threatening distribution, together with decisive decision making and overall strength in the box made a strong statement.

Anyway Leicester survived and eventually took the lead when a good right sided move allowed Stearman to head in unchallenged at the far post.

Stearman could then have completed a hat-trick. With all his previous attacking flair in evidence, he turned up in Hereford's box more times in one half than our other full-backs do in a season - and that's no exaggeration.

These runs resulted in a close range header which was saved and a run and shot from 10 yards, chances which could easily have given him a hat-trick.

Never mind. He was in there. He was a nightmare for Hereford to cope with and anyone wondering who City's best left back in when on form would have been left in no doubt last night.

The scoring was completed when Hume fed Hammond who slipped a perfect ball through to Porter who was felled as he burst into the box and Hume dispatched the penalty with ease for his second of the season.

Performance wise Kelly will be happy that his much-changed side won. And, at times some of our football on a tight pitch was encouraging.

But overall I was impressed tactically. Kelly repeated his, what I hoped were one-off Sunderland tactics, of narrowing the game on an already small ground and time and again Leicester players in possession were left searching for an outlet pass to the flanks which didn't exist.

Porter, again in good form and Low, again disappointing, were both clearly under instructions to move infield for no reason I can understand.

Porter, thankfully, plays well wherever he happens to be - even breaking up attacks on the central edge of City's box last night but Low was nullified and even when he did get the chance to run at Hereford second half he didn't look really convincing.

Tiatto was drafted into midfield and anyone citing the benefit of experience should have watched when, hemmed into the right back position, he very nearly gave away a gift goal by attempting a ridiculous back heel from the touchline towards our penalty area with no city player within 20 yards of him.

Logan was probably man of the match with his second half saves but he had competition from Stearman, from Elvis Hammond who had a brilliant second half as a virtually lone striker for much of the time and Porter who brought about the third goal and was just so calm and effective wherever he went.

Hammond played as a traditional centre-forward. He looked rusty at first but soon warmed up and once he'd cracked his goal was a persistent nightmare for the Hereford defenders.

Apart from drifting into negaivity when we took the lead instead of going for the jugular the other major disappointment was the presence of Dodds on the bench and Kelly's refusal to use him.

Sylla got another game as a second half sub and why Kelly should believe that was more in City's interests than getting Dodds some further experience only he can explain. For the record Sylla didn't stand out at all in his short appearance.

As for the sendings off I wasn't really close enough to give an informed judgement. From a distance I doubt I'd have sent anyone off and it certainly wasn't a bad tempered game as one report suggested.

My player ratings:

Logan 8 (spoiled by the penalty for which he might easily have been sent off)

Stearman 8 (So positive and right back to his best)

McAuley 6 (Good moments but not convincing)

Kisnorbo 5 (Sent off and not generally as good as usual)

Maybury 6 (Cannot recall anything significant)

Low 6 (How City need Gradel's positiveness and goals potential)

Wesolowski 6 (Always involved but suffered a bit from his efforts at Sunderland and took a knock too)

Tiatto 5 (Faded second half after his ridiculous first half backheel)

Porter 7.5 (Always makes the game simple and last night was no different)

Hume 7 (Good penalty, hit the bar. and put himself about)

Hammond 8 (Cracking goal and might have had three)

Subs: Not worth mentioning.

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Told you Sylla was in front of Gradel....whens that car powered on piss coming out then?

Kisnorbo is daft.

[Thracian]

I honestly cannot recall Maybury doing anything of note, either good or bad. He was busy enough and Hereford didn't pose any particular threat down his flank other than the odd run and cross during their purple patch early in the second half.

[Ric Flair]

Logan 8 - Atleast half a dozen first class saves from the albino. His kicking his exceptional aswell, i'm not sure whether it was a coincidence but his goal kicks and clearances up field often found a Leicester player. The future looks bright for Logan, I hope he progresses and becomes our number 1.

Stearman 7 - Had a brilliant second half, first half wasn't bad either other than his own goal attempt that Logan brilliantly saved. Could of had a hat-trick, would have been amusing if he did. Got forward well and caused all sorts of problems. I hope he can find his form in the league now.

Kisnorbo 6 - Had a steady game, can't understand why he was sent off. I also thought it was he who was booked for their penalty, but it appears it was Logan. It wasn't a penalty anyway.

McAuley 7 - Looked comfortable against their attackers, made a couple of excellent interceptions and won everything in the air.

Maybury 5 - Looked uncomfortable and gave the ball away in dangerous areas in the first half. Didn't support Levi much, which meant he had to stay quite deep in the 2nd half when Hereford starting to play.

Low 6 - Had a decent game, went on a few positive runs and I think his corner set up Stearman's goal. He had a few half chances to hit the target but chose not to, which annoyed me a little.

Tiatto 6 - Nothing special, but didn't do alot wrong either. Was showed how to play football by the other central midfielder below.

Wesolowski 7 - Ran the show at times. Got forward well and had a hand in the through ball for the penalty. Rarely ever gives the ball away and his passing and non stop running pegged Hereford back. Was really pleased to see him run at the defence with the ball, there's signs he could be a real box to box midfielder. Ran himself in to the ground and was took off after 80 mins as he was tired.

Porter 7 - Seems to have an excellent first half and a quieter second half in games. This was mainly due to Maybury this time round and his inability to support Porter who then made sure he stayed back and keep things tight in the first 20 mins of the 2nd half. Shame he got hacked down for the penalty as he would have scored in my opinion.

Hume 8* - Class above on this showing. Won headers, held the ball up well and his running off the ball looked like the Hume of old. Unlucky not to have scored from open play, but good to see him demand to take the penalty. Joey-esque finish aswell. Got to be back in the first team.

Elvis 7 - Great finish, some good runs but the lad who was stood in front of me summed Elvis up. 'He's a jigsaw mate - he falls to pieces in the box'. I thought that was brilliant.

Subs:

Sylla 10 - What a standing ovation the enigma got as he waltzed on to the pitch. I've never seen a player so chuffed to hear his name being chanted for 10 minutes. Obviously the fans were taking the piss but Momo revelled in it. Spraying passes about, waved and clapped to the crowd when we had a throwing. The dynamo is back!

[Daggers]

My radio coverage didn't work so I relied on text and BBC's stats.

At the end of the first half we'd had 4 shots on target for a 68% possession. A shame we didn't put the tie to bed that early then remain composed in the second half not to collect any cards...but if the result means a big money spinning tie against a decent Premier team that we can topple then well done lads.

[Thracian]

Logan 8 - Atleast half a dozen first class saves from the albino. His kicking his exceptional aswell, i'm not sure whether it was a coincidence but his goal kicks and clearances up field often found a Leicester player. The future looks bright for Logan, I hope he progresses and becomes our number 1.

Stearman 7 - Had a brilliant second half, first half wasn't bad either other than his own goal attempt that Logan brilliantly saved. Could of had a hat-trick, would have been amusing if he did. Got forward well and caused all sorts of problems. I hope he can find his form in the league now.

Kisnorbo 6 - Had a steady game, can't understand why he was sent off. I also thought it was he who was booked for their penalty, but it appears it was Logan. It wasn't a penalty anyway.

McAuley 7 - Looked comfortable against their attackers, made a couple of excellent interceptions and won everything in the air.

Maybury 5 - Looked uncomfortable and gave the ball away in dangerous areas in the first half. Didn't support Levi much, which meant he had to stay quite deep in the 2nd half when Hereford starting to play.

Low 6 - Had a decent game, went on a few positive runs and I think his corner set up Stearman's goal. He had a few half chances to hit the target but chose not to, which annoyed me a little.

Tiatto 6 - Nothing special, but didn't do alot wrong either. Was showed how to play football by the other central midfielder below.

Wesolowski 7 - Ran the show at times. Got forward well and had a hand in the through ball for the penalty. Rarely ever gives the ball away and his passing and non stop running pegged Hereford back. Was really pleased to see him run at the defence with the ball, there's signs he could be a real box to box midfielder. Ran himself in to the ground and was took off after 80 mins as he was tired.

Porter 7 - Seems to have an excellent first half and a quieter second half in games. This was mainly due to Maybury this time round and his inability to support Porter who then made sure he stayed back and keep things tight in the first 20 mins of the 2nd half. Shame he got hacked down for the penalty as he would have scored in my opinion.

Hume 8* - Class above on this showing. Won headers, held the ball up well and his running off the ball looked like the Hume of old. Unlucky not to have scored from open play, but good to see him demand to take the penalty. Joey-esque finish aswell. Got to be back in the first team.

Elvis 7 - Great finish, some good runs but the lad who was stood in front of me summed Elvis up. 'He's a jigsaw mate - he falls to pieces in the box'. I thought that was brilliant.

Subs:

Sylla 10 - What a standing ovation the enigma got as he waltzed on to the pitch. I've never seen a player so chuffed to hear his name being chanted for 10 minutes. Obviously the fans were taking the piss but Momo revelled in it. Spraying passes about, waved and clapped to the crowd when we had a throwing. The dynamo is back!

I wouldn't be surprised if Kisnorbo got booked atthe penalty as well as Logan because he appeared to be fouled before the Hereford guy got into the box and appeared to let the referee know about it.

[Ric Flair]

I wouldn't be surprised if Kisnorbo got booked atthe penalty as well as Logan because he appeared to be fouled before the Hereford guy got into the box and appeared to let the referee know about it.

So was Kisnorbo's sending off a straight red or a second booking? I completely missed it.

[Manwell Pablo]

So was Kisnorbo's sending off a straight red or a second booking? I completely missed it.

Straight red I think he "raised his hands"

[Thracian]

So was Kisnorbo's sending off a straight red or a second booking? I completely missed it.

Searching around I am still not sure. The final incident was described as a push so I cannot imagine there'd be a straight red for that and if it was yellow and he'd previously been booked that would explain why there was so little reaction to the sending off, I suppose.

[davieG]

So was Kisnorbo's sending off a straight red or a second booking? I completely missed it.

When he showed the Red no yellow preceded it so I assume it was straight Red, implying that is was dangerous play mean he misses 3 matches

Ironic really considering this:

Paying a price Rob Kelly believes Leicester City's attempts to clean up their disciplinary act is costing them "borderline" decisions by referees.

The City manager revealed his concerns as his side prepared for tonight's crucial Carling Cup second-round tie at Hereford (7.45).

City were fined £25,000 by the Football Association at the end of 2004/05 after picking up 91 cautions and eight dismissals, and already had a suspended fine hanging over from the previous campaign.

Kelly has hammered home the importance of avoiding bans, especially as he only has a small squad at his disposal, but is concerned that his side's attempts to remain suspension-free sometimes come at a cost.

He said: "We don't berate officials, or go running to linesmen and intimidating officials. We don't think it's the right way forward.

"You look at that and sometimes think we don't win little borderline decisions that are important.

"Those borderline decisions that can sometimes influence games have not gone our way. We have to believe that they will.

"I saw Keith Hackett (the referees' boss) at a game recently and I don't think he recognised me, which is a good thing because it's about supporters and players. He doesn't know me because our record is good.

"We have had comments this season from referees about the conduct of our players.

"Mike Stowell had it on Saturday. He felt one or two things didn't go our way and the referee said he had no problem from the players.

"That's a good thing, but it's important the players don't suffer because of it."

Kelly added: "Matty Fryatt is the player most flagged when on-side in this league.

"I can give you half-a-dozen examples of that. I can give you two examples from Saturday where he is on and the flag goes up."

City have responded to Kelly's calls on discipline, picking up nine yellow cards so far this season and no red cards.

That is in contrast to this time last season when City had already received 15 cautions.

"We have got a small squad so we have got to manage it as best we can," said Kelly.

"From our point of view, in terms of yellow cards we are sixth-best in not receiving them and we have received no red cards.

"I am pleased that we don't get any unnecessary suspensions."

[Fez of Mahrez]

The text update I got said it was for violent conduct which suggests a straight red but then I also got one saying Elvis had been sent off.

Which is stupid cos everyone knows Elvis is dead.

[Thracian]

When he showed the Red no yellow preceded it so I assume it was straight Red, implying that is was dangerous play mean he misses 3 matches

Ironic really considering this:

Paying a price Rob Kelly believes Leicester City's attempts to clean up their disciplinary act is costing them "borderline" decisions by referees.

The City manager revealed his concerns as his side prepared for tonight's crucial Carling Cup second-round tie at Hereford (7.45).

City were fined £25,000 by the Football Association at the end of 2004/05 after picking up 91 cautions and eight dismissals, and already had a suspended fine hanging over from the previous campaign.

Kelly has hammered home the importance of avoiding bans, especially as he only has a small squad at his disposal, but is concerned that his side's attempts to remain suspension-free sometimes come at a cost.

He said: "We don't berate officials, or go running to linesmen and intimidating officials. We don't think it's the right way forward.

"You look at that and sometimes think we don't win little borderline decisions that are important.

"Those borderline decisions that can sometimes influence games have not gone our way. We have to believe that they will.

"I saw Keith Hackett (the referees' boss) at a game recently and I don't think he recognised me, which is a good thing because it's about supporters and players. He doesn't know me because our record is good.

"We have had comments this season from referees about the conduct of our players.

"Mike Stowell had it on Saturday. He felt one or two things didn't go our way and the referee said he had no problem from the players.

"That's a good thing, but it's important the players don't suffer because of it."

Kelly added: "Matty Fryatt is the player most flagged when on-side in this league.

"I can give you half-a-dozen examples of that. I can give you two examples from Saturday where he is on and the flag goes up."

City have responded to Kelly's calls on discipline, picking up nine yellow cards so far this season and no red cards.

That is in contrast to this time last season when City had already received 15 cautions.

"We have got a small squad so we have got to manage it as best we can," said Kelly.

"From our point of view, in terms of yellow cards we are sixth-best in not receiving them and we have received no red cards.

"I am pleased that we don't get any unnecessary suspensions."

It's very commendable and I'm right behind but we will suffer because referees clearly respond to crowd and player pressure on occasions.

If you're right about Kisnorbo getting a straight red- and like you I didn't see a yellow raised first - then the challenge must have been more cynical than the "push" described in reports elsewhere. I'mnot sure many people actually saw the incident because the ball had gone.

[davieG]

It's very commendable and I'm right behind but we will suffer because referees clearly respond to crowd and player pressure on occasions.

If you're right about Kisnorbo getting a straight red- and like you I didn't see a yellow raised first - then the challenge must have been more cynical than the "push" described in reports elsewhere. I'mnot sure many people actually saw the incident because the ball had gone.

Well we both had the same view

[Fez of Mahrez]

Well we both had the same view

What, one eye each?

[davieG]

What, one eye each?

You could say that

[Mad Dog]

As pointless reading that report as I knew it would be. Would have bet my life you'd be praising Porter, Logan and Stearman blindly and critisising the likes of Tiatto, Sylla and Kelly's tactics. Even managed to fit in a pointless reference to Sheehan.

Boring.

[davieG]

As pointless reading that report as I knew it would be. Would have bet my life you'd be praising Porter, Logan and Stearman blindly and critisising the likes of Tiatto, Sylla and Kelly's tactics. Even managed to fit in a pointless reference to Sheehan.

Boring.

And your contribution to this topic is what? It's his view no one's asking you to agree with it, if you have different one, lets hear it. I'm interested in them all even if I don't agree with them.

[Thracian]

You could say that

Trouble is, after all that Hereford cider I might easily have missed, or even mist, a yellow card!

[davieG]

So was Kisnorbo's sending off a straight red or a second booking? I completely missed it.

From the mockery

City to consider red card appeal Leicester City will today study video evidence before deciding whether to appeal against Patrick Kisnorbo's sending-off in last night's 3-1 Carling Cup victory at Hereford.

Kisnorbo was dismissed for violent conduct following an 89th-minute clash with Bulls striker Tim Sills and now faces a three-match ban.

The 25-year-old Australian is the first City player to be dismissed this season and, ironically, just 24 hours after manager Rob Kelly revealed the measures he had taken to improve the club's disciplinary record.

Kelly admitted he was frustrated with the decision to dismiss Kisnorbo, but carefully avoided any direct criticism of Northamptonshire referee Richard Beeby, who also sent off Hereford's Trent McClenahan and turned down strong appeals to banish City goalkeeper Conrad Logan who escaped with a booking after conceding a penalty.

"I've had a quick look at the Kisnorbo incident and it looks fairly innocuous to me," said Kelly.

"There was a little bit going on and Paddy (Kisnorbo) pushed the player away. Sensible management could have diffused the situation and I think a yellow card would have sufficed."

[Manwell Pablo]

From the mockery

City to consider red card appeal Leicester City will today study video evidence before deciding whether to appeal against Patrick Kisnorbo's sending-off in last night's 3-1 Carling Cup victory at Hereford.

Kisnorbo was dismissed for violent conduct following an 89th-minute clash with Bulls striker Tim Sills and now faces a three-match ban.

The 25-year-old Australian is the first City player to be dismissed this season and, ironically, just 24 hours after manager Rob Kelly revealed the measures he had taken to improve the club's disciplinary record.

Kelly admitted he was frustrated with the decision to dismiss Kisnorbo, but carefully avoided any direct criticism of Northamptonshire referee Richard Beeby, who also sent off Hereford's Trent McClenahan and turned down strong appeals to banish City goalkeeper Conrad Logan who escaped with a booking after conceding a penalty.

"I've had a quick look at the Kisnorbo incident and it looks fairly innocuous to me," said Kelly.

"There was a little bit going on and Paddy (Kisnorbo) pushed the player away. Sensible management could have diffused the situation and I think a yellow card would have sufficed."

Hope he appeals we could do without losing him for three games.

[Thracian]

Hope he appeals we could do without losing him for three games.

It seemed like aclassic case of a referee evening up the numbers - especially after he'd been pressured for not sending Logan off.

[Ric Flair]

As pointless reading that report as I knew it would be. Would have bet my life you'd be praising Porter, Logan and Stearman blindly and critisising the likes of Tiatto, Sylla and Kelly's tactics. Even managed to fit in a pointless reference to Sheehan.

Boring.

No offence mate, but on last night's viewing how could you not praise Logan, Stearman and Porter? Tiatto wasn't as bad as he has been, if he plays like that every match he plays then he'll rarely let us down.

I know your post was directed at Thracian, but some of the youngsters decent performances was there to be seen.

[Fez of Mahrez]

Am I the only person who thinks playing Elvis is a bit short-termist? Yes he did enough to help us beat Hereford but he's shown on a consistent basis he's not up to the job in the wider scheme of things (i.e. getting us anywhere near the Premiership). At least Dodds might turn out to be a quality player if he ever gets a kick in games like this.

[The People's Hero]

I was a bit dissappointed to see Dodds on bench and not coming on, especially considering we only used 2 subs (if I'm correct).

He could have had a 10 minute run out.