Racing Post - Mid season review

[Guest Bilo]

Leicester are in the third tier for the first time in their 124-year history, but don't expect the Foxes to spend too long in League One - the table toppers look good things to maintain their position. Nigel Pearson's side have not had any problems settling to life in the lower leagues, and with a four point advantage over second placed MK Dons, they should be odds-on to land the title.

The fact they are 6-5 means there is still value to be had in the favourites and they could shorten dramatically if they can inflict a sixth straight defeat on Leeds at Elland Road on Friday. And there is every reson to believe that City have what it takes to go the distance, particulalrly as they were demoted from the Championship with an unusually high points tally of 52 and a goal difference of only minus three. The Foxes have won their last six matches and Saturday's 4-0 thumping of Peterborough, who had previously gone 16 league fixtures unbeaten, was the most impressive of the lot.

Matty Fryatt is a regular source of goals - he has notched 23 in all competitions this term- and target man Steve Howard appears to be the perfect foil, while there is much to admire about a midfield which contains Matt Oakley, Andy King and the exciting Lloyd Dyer.

However, Leicester also have tthe defence to match, and no team have concede fewer goals in this section, which is no surprise when you look at their teamsheet. Current Bulgarian international Aleksander Tunchev has settled in easily, while fellow back four members Kerrea Gilbert, Bruno Berner and Jack Hobbs have all played in the Premier League for Arsenal, Blackburn and Liverpool respectively. Leicester also have a number of easy looking games to come at home, with five of the current bottom six yet to enter the Walkers Stadium, so there should be plenty of cheap points available for the market leaders. The lack of dangers is what makes City such a decent bet with ante-post favourites Leeds way off the pace and surprise high flyers Millwall (3rd) and Stockport (5th) unlikely to sustain their challenge over the winter months. Kenny Jackett and Jim Gannon have both done marvellous jobs with their respective clubs, but they don't have the resources to compete with Leicester over 46 games.

[fox123]

It's nice to be recognised like this, but articles like this aren't very good for the punter that wants to get on at the 6/5, expect it to be all gone very soon.

[Ross-Kemp]

Nice read. Glad someone recognises our achievments