JoeyB Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 Ian Holloway was full of praise for the 4,000 travelling Leicester City fans following his side's 1-0 victory over Barnsley at Oakwell on Saturday.The Foxes went into the game occupying the final relegation place in the Championship table with just three fixtures of the season remaining. But Iain Hume's 73rd minute catapulted Leicester up to 20th position - and Holloway couldn't thank the supporters enough for the part they had played in the victory following the match. He said: "I was actually overwhelmed when I walked out the tunnel at the start of the game. The welcome I received from our massive travelling army of fans was incredible. I don't think I have ever experienced anything like that before in my whole career. "I cannot thank the supporters enough for their efforts today. It was freezing cold but they kept going throughout. I loved it. They gave us a massive boost and the victory is reward for their incredible loyalty. "It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up before the game had even started. It was incredible. I know how much these people care and I know how proud they are of their club. I just wanted the lads to show them that they care as well and I thought that they did that today." Results elsewhere on the day mean that a victory over Sheffield Wednesday at the Walkers Stadium next weekend will assure Leicester's Championship status. Holloway added: "I told the players that we had three games to get promoted to the Championship. We were in the relegation places and we knew what we had to do today. "But it's far from over yet. We've now got to focus on our game against Sheffield Wednesday next weekend. "I don't care if it is ugly - I really don't give a monkey's. We will start the game with a point and then we have got to get out there and get the other two. "We have got to try and keep building and moving forward. That's the only way we will succeed." Twas an Electric Atmosphere
Kilworthfox Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 Twas an Electric Atmosphere Nice to meet you JoeB Well done everyone Today was the reason that we will not go down! The Fans were Immense, again like Sheffield United
Daggers Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 The Fans were Immense, again like Sheffield United We were immense.
JoeyB Posted 19 April 2008 Author Posted 19 April 2008 Nice to meet you JoeB Well done everyone Today was the reason that we will not go down! The Fans were Immense, again like Sheffield United Cheers and you We were immense. Daggers u hurt my cheek But us lot around you second half was great
Kilworthfox Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 We were immense. Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Leicester! Then someone else joined in and then everyone else joined in
James. Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 We were immense. Haha. Dave i want another hug. Good to meet you today!
Joe. Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 Games like this are what it's all about. Fans were great today, just wish it was liked this a bit more often.
Uncle Albert Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 Absolute class! Was horrible watching that free-kick. Kilworth got me through it though.
Kilworthfox Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 Absolute class!Was horrible watching that free-kick. Kilworth got me through it though. This is our day today! It's not going in
Guest Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 To all the fans who were there today. Bloody great atmos. I couldn't believe it when the Barnsley fans had finally woken up after half time and started singing "shall we sing a song for you?" EDIT: and thank the lord for the woodwork.....twice!!!
Ozwin Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 I really need to go to an away game one day. I'd feel well weird though, I don't know half the chants >_>
Uncle Albert Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 To all the fans who were there today. Bloody great atmos. I couldn't believe it when the Barnsley fans had finally woken up after half time and started singing "shall we sing a song for you?" I was more amazed to see people sitting closer to the front singing 'Jump up if you love Leicester'
Kilworthfox Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 To all the fans who were there today. Bloody great atmos. I couldn't believe it when the Barnsley fans had finally woken up after half time and started singing "shall we sing a song for you?" EDIT: and thank the lord for the woodwork.....twice!!! I love it when we get wood
dandannieldanok Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 I loved Ollie's fist-pumping and badge clenching.
Mikey Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 Games like this are what it's all about. Fans were great today, just wish it was liked this a bit more often. Totally agree with that. Brilliant day and fans were great.
Uncle Albert Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 I loved Ollie's fist-pumping and badge clenching. Same here mate. Kisnorbo coming into the crowd aswell was class.
Tommeh Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 I cannot be the only one still doing ring of fire now, can I? "Swig can I just have a ched" ohhhh shaun
JoeyB Posted 19 April 2008 Author Posted 19 April 2008 Same here mate. Kisnorbo coming into the crowd aswell was class. We should of gone to them ::
Uncle Albert Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 I cannot be the only one still doing ring of fire now, can I? "Swig can I just have a ched" ohhhh shaun r0fl
act smiley Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 I really need to go to an away game one day. I'd feel well weird though, I don't know half the chants >_> You're never going to learn them if you don't go! Sounds like it was a great day out today, pity I was stuck here getting my damn dissertation done(ish)
Ozwin Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 I'm going to get a few mates and see if we fancy going. It's a shame the next away game is last game of the season where our fate will most probably have been decieded by then.
Stuliasz Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 Was anyone else in the Manx Arms before the match? We were all escorted down to the ground and the reception we got from the Blue Army inside the ground was fantastic! Saw it from the other angle last year and it is some sight.
Simi Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 Seeing Ollie punch the badge at the end made the hairs stand up for sure.
Daggers Posted 19 April 2008 Posted 19 April 2008 Daggers u hurt my cheek Sorry - how'd I do that? It wasn't when I fell off the chair was it? I had a ****ing magnificent day today. That wass the best day out almost ever - extremely better than Warwick Castle with the family, they never chanted at the staff or anything. Hooray for us!
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