Jimmy Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 the guy in question did the same for the whole league and this is what he said about us Leicester CityLast Season: 22nd (Championship) Ground: Walkers Stadium (32,500 capacity) Manager: Nigel Pearson (replaces Ian Holloway) Players In: Aleksandar Tunchev (CSKA Sofia, undisclosed); Nicky Adams (Bury, undisclosed); Lloyd Dyer (Milton Keynes Dons, free); Michael Morrison (Cambridge United, free); Harry Worley (Chelsea, free); Kerrea Gilbert (Arsenal, season-long loan); Jack Hobbs (Liverpool, season-long loan); David Martin (Liverpool, 6-month loan) Players Out: Iain Hume (Barnsley, £1,200,000); Richard Stearman (Wolverhampton Wanderers, undisclosed); Gareth McAuley (Ipswich Town, undisclosed); James Chambers (Doncaster Rovers, undisclosed); Alan Sheehan (Leeds United, free) Likely Line-up & Comments: Paul Henderson Kerrea Gilbert; Patrick Kisnorbo; Aleksandar Tunchev; Joe Mattock Maxi Gradel; Matthew Oakley; James Wesolowski; Lloyd Dyer DJ Campbell; Matty Fryatt The defence is a newly assembled unit, with Leicester losing Stearman, McAuley and the versatile James Chambers (twin of our Adam) from it last season. Aleksandar Tunchev is a high-profile new signing, having played in Europe with CSKA Sofia and appeared for his native Bulgaria. It may take time, though, for him to adapt to not only the game over here, but also the lifestyle. Nevertheless, Patrick Kisnorbo will be a solid defender in League One, and Kerrea Gilbert can get up and down the pitch from his right-back position, though it is questionable how much defensive nous he actually has. Young Joe Mattock completes the line-up. Leicester also have vast cover in defence, with the experienced Bruno N'Gotty along with the younger persons of Harry Worley and Jack Hobbs. Leicester's back line was the second best in the Championship last season, and although it will take some time to gel on this occasion, they shouldn't concede too many in the coming 46 games. Matt Oakley and James Wesolowski look one of the best central midfield partnerships in the league. The Aussie is an aggressive, tough-tackling player, while Oakley is intelligent with his passing and has an eye for goal, particularly from long range. Max-Alain Gradel on the wing shone in this league in a relegated Bournemouth side last season, so should get the opportunity to do so again with what you would call better players around him. His pace, directness and trickery will cause problems, though his delivery does need working on a bit. He is only 20, though, so is bound to be a bit raw. On the other side, new signing Lloyd Dyer also has the pace to worry defences, as does his passing ability. There are also the likes of Stephen Clemence and Radostin Kishishev in the side, who bring experience. New signing Nicky Adams, who found the net 13 times for Bury last season, and the young Andy King, complete the midfield. The midfield does look a little lightweight to me, though, so it will struggle against physicality. In attack, Leicester do have players who have scored at this level. DJ Campbell and Matty Fryatt may feel more at home in League One and Steve Howard scored consistently for Luton over three or so seasons in this division. Barry Hayles adds experience and 18-year-old Ashley Chambers will be the unpredictable youngster. It is rumoured, though, that Leicester fans would like to see the back of Steve Howard, but with the right motivation, he can score goals in League One. However, I think Leicester may be better off with Fryatt and Campbell up front. Howard will score mainly from headers which would come mainly from crosses into the box. While Leicester have pacy wingers, I have doubts over their crossing accuracy. I feel Fryatt is an intelligent player and can link up well with Oakley, as well as making good moves off the ball which can find him in good positions, but also finding space for DJ Campbell, whose pace will be important, as I maintain that you need pace in attack in order to get out of the league. I'm not quite sure how prolific DJ will be, however. I would say that he is more accustomed to playing in front of smaller crowds. Verdict: Leicester have a good-looking squad, but that does not guarantee promotion. There is a huge air of pessimism about the club at the moment, following their relegation, and that is going to take some turning around. Newly appointed Nigel Pearson is going to have a great deal of pressure on him just by thinking about Milan Mandaric's record of patience. I don't think he was Mandaric's first choice, and it seems that higher-profile names have steered clear of the poisoned chalice. The players will be low on confidence as the season begins and they will need some motivation. Thankfully, from Leicester's point of view, there are a good number of players over 30 in the squad, who have played under immense pressure before, so the slide may not last as long as some fear. I have also made my point on their midfield looking lightweight. Nevertheless, the defence looks solid, although that will also possibly have teething problems, and there looks to be goals in the strikeforce. Pearson needs to be given time to turn things around, and looking at the situation, predictions of an instant return to the Championship are more in hope rather than expectation. Consolidation beckons, I'm afraid. 10th
Chairman of the Bored Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 10th . Consolidation can be treated with laxative, I believe?
LeeCovFox Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 A little harsh perhaps? I think that we are well capable of challenging this season, although it has to be said that my knowledge of this league is limited due to our not being involved before. Even if the writer's prediction is spot on, I would want to stick with Pearson so long as the football we play shows signs of progress. We need somebody who is going to instill a positive footballing culture back into the club, one which will last. That will take time.
Daggers Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 There is a huge air of pessimism about the club at the moment, following their relegation, and that is going to take some turning around. He should stop reading the Talking Bollocks forum then seeing as they do misery at a semi-pro level - he may be right on many things but if teams hope for us to be buried under a cloud of pessimism then they're going to get a swift kick in the nads.
SussexFox Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 Muggy Leyton Orient fans what do they know, they'll certainly be lucky to stay up this season
Lillehamring Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 i thought 'us' was foxestalk... odd that he seems to know a lot about the club and then picked kisnorbo?
Bryn Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 He could have bothered to look up our injury list. Otherwise probably not far off the mark, though I'd be disappointed with 10th.
Tilley Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 He could have bothered to look up our injury list. Otherwise probably not far off the mark, though I'd be disappointed with 10th. Anything but promotion will be disappointing.
Rich Fox Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 the guy in question did the same for the whole league and this is what he said about us Knows fook all about us just guess work.
Jimmy Posted 4 August 2008 Author Posted 4 August 2008 i thought 'us' was foxestalk... odd that he seems to know a lot about the club and then picked kisnorbo? not really he's a Orient fan Link to thread
Tilley Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 1. Leeds United 2. Brighton & Hove Albion --------------------------------------------------- 3. Colchester United 4. Northampton Town 5. Oldham Athletic 6. Huddersfield Town --------------------------------------------------- 7. Peterborough United 8. Swindon Town 9. Carlisle United 10. Leicester City 11. Bristol Rovers 12. Hartlepool United 13. Southend United 14. Millwall 15. Stockport County 16. Leyton Orient 17. Tranmere Rovers 18. Milton Keynes Dons 19. S****horpe United 20. Walsall --------------------------------------------------- 21. Crewe Alexandra 22. Hereford United 23. Cheltenham Town 24. Yeovil Town
SussexFox Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 not really he's a Huddersfield fanLink to thread Thought he was an Orient fan mentions 'our Adam Chambers' who plays for Orient?
Jimmy Posted 4 August 2008 Author Posted 4 August 2008 Thought he was an Orient fan mentions 'our Adam Chambers' who plays for Orient? so he is, people change their ava badges on there that often it can get confusing
Daggers Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 16. Leyton Orient17. Tranmere Rovers 18. Milton Keynes Dons 19. S****horpe United 20. Walsall --------------------------------------------------- 21. Crewe Alexandra 22. Hereford United 23. Cheltenham Town 24. Yeovil Town All there or thereabouts I reckon.
Fez of Mahrez Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 4. Northampton Town10. Leicester City It's war. We march on Leyton at dawn.
Lillehamring Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 1. Leeds United2. Brighton & Hove Albion --------------------------------------------------- 3. Colchester United 4. Northampton Town 5. Oldham Athletic 6. Huddersfield Town --------------------------------------------------- 7. Peterborough United 8. Swindon Town 9. Carlisle United 10. Leicester City god, if we finish below northampton or p'boro, i'll never come back to england again...
Matt Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 I am excited, I am optimistic to some extent but like said in this person's review of us I do have an air of pessimism about the season ahead - but can it be expected following the past 5 years, going into every season with excitement, optimism, thinking this will be the season it changes?! I don't see why people are so surprised by the prediction of 10th, I personally think 10th up to playoffs is about right, Some people think we'll breeze this and finish 2nd atleast, We might, I hope we do (Obviously), but it's not gonna be as easy as some people think.
Ultra Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 As last year, when many pundits were way too generous about us, opinions from the outside can be flawed. It's a little strange that the article was less than flattering about Gradel.. (edit: it's easy to overlook him even being mentioned in a piece of this length)
Matt Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 As last year, when many pundits were way too generous about us, opinions from the outside can be flawed.It's a little strange that the article made no mention of Gradel.. Max-Alain Gradel on the wing shone in this league in a relegated Bournemouth side last season, so should get the opportunity to do so again with what you would call better players around him. His pace, directness and trickery will cause problems, though his delivery does need working on a bit. He is only 20, though, so is bound to be a bit raw.
Thracian Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 I'll take a forecast of 10th. No need for anyone to defend in depth against us, that's for sure! As for the air of pessimism blah, blah, blah, I just hope any other pessimistic outfit will be able to muster our sort of support on the opening day. Perhaps Fez should pin a few lame ducks across the flag just to emphasise how down we're all supposed to be feeling. What with a new defence, so many youngsters who might get kicked by the big, hard, thugs of Divison One, people in the team who can't speak English, it's a wonder the League don't give us a 10-point start in sympathy! Tenth eh! Of course 10th will represent dizzy heights for our fans these last few years so we shouldn't knock it. But if that's the best we can hope for then there's nine other teams clearly of a more dazzling brilliance than has ever been seen in the entire history of third tier football and I can't wait to watch em. Poor old Pearson will probably be forced to consult the Rob Kelly Guide to Football Initiatives and go 5-5-0 just to try and pinch a poiint or two. Tenth eh and a stadium full of long faces. I hope that analyst doesn't give up his real job.
Fez of Mahrez Posted 4 August 2008 Posted 4 August 2008 I'll take a forecast of 10th.No need for anyone to defend in depth against us, that's for sure! As for the air of pessimism blah, blah, blah, I just hope any other pessimistic outfit will be able to muster our sort of support we get on the opening day. Perhaps Fez should pin a few lame ducks across the flag just to emphasise how down we're all supposed to be feeling. What with a new defence, so many youngsters who might get kicked by the big, hard, thugs of Divison One, people in the team who can't speak English, it's a wonder the League don't give us a 10-point start in sympathy! Tenth eh! Of course 10th will represent dizzy heights for our fans these last few years so we shouldn't knock it. But if that's the best we can hope for then there's nine other teams clearly of a more dazzling brilliance than has ever been seen in the entire history of third tier football and I can't wait to watch em. Poor old Pearson will be probably be forced to go 5-5-0 just to try and pinch a poiint or two. Tenth eh and a stadium full of long faces. I hope that analyst doesn't give up his real job. Love it.
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