Hereford pre-match

[Daggers]

For two games they have declared themselves pleased with having played attractive, exciting football - what price they come here and lock up shop (producing a dire-fest into the process)?

[Fosse Boy]

Can't make this, bloody family gatherings.

Still, I got excused from one on Saturday to go to the Peterborough game so karmic realignment was bound to hit me at some point.

[morris1234]

For two games they have declared themselves pleased with having played attractive, exciting football - what price they come here and lock up shop (producing a dire-fest into the process)?

lets hope theres a lloyd dire fest

[maddog]

This game is about as exciting as double Maths.

I can see a lot of empty seats in the Kop again, like every game apart from P'Boro.

[Daggers]

lets hope theres a lloyd dire fest

Nice work.

[Fox You Forest]

The late goal against Leeds could provide some sort of backlash, Although i doubt it and will go for a tight 2-0.

[Big Bad Fox]

they're actually admitting before the game that there might be a difference

in class.. seeing as we are top and they're second from bottom

nice to know our teams work doesn't go unappreciated

[lavrentis]

This game is about as exciting as double Maths.

I can see a lot of empty seats in the Kop again, like every game apart from P'Boro.

So, I'm going there to support my team.

[Tilley]

I think we are in for a big win again.

Although, maybe Hereford will come & do what Crewe & Yeovil did.

But, I think after the late equaliser at Leeds, the players are going to react positively & hammer them.

We're getting three points tomorrow.

[Jimmy]

if we get an early goal it will be a comfortable victory and probably just a case of how many we can get

[Daggers]

I think we are in for a big win again.

So many times this season we've expected this but have been found wanting when it comes to unlocking stout defences. I really can't see them coming and attacking, they'll sit back defending in numbers looking for a counter - they'd be absolutely mad to do otherwise because we'd rip them to shreds.

Consequently, to me it looks like a match for people who love being drunk and/or queuing for balti pies.

Which would be me then.

[Joe.]

Technically we should win this one comfortably, but I'm not sure whether that last minute goal yesterday will have an effect on the team or not.

An early goal would set us on the way to victory I think, it's just a case of settling down early and playing how we normally do and we'll be absolutely fine.

I'm hoping that Dyer can pick himself up a bit after his recent form too. Tomorrow's game is a perfect opportunity for him to rip somebody to pieces.

[Webbo]

BBC

Leicester v Hereford

League leaders Leicester have no new selection problems but Nigel Pearson may make changes to rest players.

Michael Morrision, Chris Powell, Joe Mattock and Nicky Adams are among those who could be in line for a recall.

[Tilley]

Won't make a new thread, but I'd like the team to be..

Martin

Gilbert Tunchev Morrison Powell

Oakley King Davies Dyer

Fryatt Howard

Subs: Cisak, Hobbs, Berner, Gradel & DJ.

[Daggers]

This game is about as exciting as double Maths.

I can see a lot of empty seats in the Kop again, like every game apart from P'Boro.

Maybe we all just love double maths more than you?

Big Demand For Hereford Clash

Leicester City supporters yet to secure their tickets for Sunday's League One clash against Hereford United are advised to so at the earliest possible opportunity.

Fans were queuing out of the doors at the Walkers Stadium ticket office on Saturday morning - with over 1,000 seats sold for the game in the first three hours of business.

And with no signs of that demand falling the club are gearing itself up for a busy 24-hour period.

Tickets will be available right up until kick-off at 3pm on the day of the game - although supporters are encouraged to arrive at the earliest possible opportunity to avoid the inevitable congestion.

A City spokesman said: "Demand for this game has been incredible. We have had queues all day today and we expect it to be even busier on Sunday.

"The ticket office will be open from 10am and we are advising everyone to arrive at the earliest possible time to assist us to keep waiting times to an absolute minimum. Both sub ticket offices, positioned in the South West and South East corners, will also be open from 1.30pm."

City fans are reminded that the group discount offers, giving a 40% saving on selected tickets for groups of 10 or more, or 20% off for groups of 5 or more, are only available until midday on Sunday.

[Thracian]

Won't make a new thread, but I'd like the team to be..

Martin

Gilbert Tunchev Morrison Powell

Oakley King Davies Dyer

Fryatt Howard

Subs: Cisak, Hobbs, Berner, Gradel & DJ.

In theory this is exactly the sort of game where we should be making changes and using the depth of our squad to advantage but it is hard to see it because Pearson doesn't seem to show much faith in anyone but his Chosen Men.

Gradel could be forgiven for being rusty as the rivets in the sunken Titanic, Adams is so much yesterday's man he might as well have lost the "s" in his name and be the Adam referred to in the Bible.

Dyer's been finding it as hard to cope with close marking as Gradel earlier but he seems to be cut far more slack. Dickov and DJ would probably find a reserves game exciting they've seen so little of a football and yet I read people saying how Fryatt and Howard were tiring towards the end yesterday.

For me we've not got nearly enough faith in the squad and reference to everyone having their part to play is just that - referencial rhetoric which is very rarely followed through.

Anyway, my choice tomorrow would be:

Henderson;

Gilbert, Hobbs, Morrison, Mattock;

Gradel, King, Davies, Dyer;

Dickov, Howard.

Subs: Berner, Porter, DJ, Fryatt, Oakley.

Tunchev would be out because he seemed to take a knock yesterday and, coming on top of his recent injury, I wouldn't want to risk him having to make a fast recovery for tomorrow.

I'd get those full-backs up in support and try to break Hereford with pace, numbers and movement. Cos they will doubtless be feeling the Christmas programme too and I'd bet a £ to a penny they won't have the pacey wingers in reserve that we do.

[Guest]

Consequently, to me it looks like a match for people who love being drunk and/or queuing for balti pies.

Which would be me then.

I take it the trains are running.

[mmarkie]

In theory this is exactly the sort of game where we should be making changes and using the depth of our squad to advantage but it is hard to see it because Pearson doesn't seem to show much faith in anyone but his Chosen Men.

Gradel could be forgiven for being rusty as the rivets in the sunken Titanic, Adams is so much yesterday's man he might as well have lost the "s" in his name and be the Adam referred to in the Bible.

Dyer's been finding it as hard to cope with close marking as Gradel earlier but he seems to be cut far more slack. Dickov and DJ would probably find a reserves game exciting they've seen so little of a football and yet I read people saying how Fryatt and Howard were tiring towards the end yesterday.

For me we've not got nearly enough faith in the squad and reference to everyone having their part to play is just that - referencial rhetoric which is very rarely followed through.

Anyway, my choice tomorrow would be:

Henderson;

Gilbert, Hobbs, Morrison, Mattock;

Gradel, King, Davies, Dyer;

Dickov, Howard.

Subs: Berner, Porter, DJ, Fryatt, Oakley.

Tunchev would be out because he seemed to take a knock yesterday and, coming on top of his recent injury, I wouldn't want to risk him having to make a fast recovery for tomorrow.

I'd get those full-backs up in support and try to break Hereford with pace, numbers and movement. Cos they will doubtless be feeling the Christmas programme too and I'd bet a £ to a penny they won't have the pacey wingers in reserve that we do.

Doubt Oakley will be dropped mate he's the captain (y) but mine would be:

GK:Martin

RB:Gilbert

CB:Morrison

CB:Tunchev

LB:Mattock

RM:Oakley©

CM:King

CM:Davies

LM:Dyer

ST:Howard

ST:Fryatt

subs: Cisak,Berner,Adams,Hobbs,Dickov

I think he'll few especially Hobbs and give Morrison a chance,I think Tunch will be ok as hes tough.

[Simi]

Can't be arsed.

[Joe.]

Oakley's been one of our best players of late, there's no chance I'd want to see him omitted from the first eleven. However, I don't think Thracian was suggesting Oakley should be dropped, just rested.

[davieG]

Martin

Gilbert Morrison Hobbs Mattock

Gradel Oakley Davies Dyer

DJ Howard

Fryatt, Tunchev, King (all rested) Chambers, Cisak

King

[Thracian]

Doubt Oakley will be dropped mate he's the captain (y) but mine would be:

GK:Martin

RB:Gilbert

CB:Morrison

CB:Tunchev

LB:Mattock

RM:Oakley©

CM:King

CM:Davies

LM:Dyer

ST:Howard

ST:Fryatt

subs: Cisak,Berner,Adams,Hobbs,Dickov

I think he'll few especially Hobbs and give Morrison a chance,I think Tunch will be ok as hes tough.

It's not a case of "dropping" Oakley or anyone else. It is a case of genuinely resting them and keeping everyone sharp and up to scratch.

Howard's a perfectly good alternative captain.

As for Tunchev, why take the chance?

There's an opportunity tomorrow to keep Morrison sharp and involved while giving Tunchev proper chance to recover.

But if you're saying Morrison's not good enough - or anyone else in the squad - then why keep em? Why not get rid and get people who are good enough?

On the one hand people talk about needing a deep squad on the other hand they urge us to play the same people in every match. I just don't understand it. If you're going to do the latter you might as well have a squad of about 22 tops. Not 34.

[mmarkie]

It's not a case of "dropping" Oakley or anyone else. It is a case of genuinely resting them and keeping everyone sharp and up to scratch.

Howard's a perfectly good alternative captain.

As for Tunchev, why take the chance?

There's an opportunity tomorrow to keep Morrison sharp and involved while giving Tunchev proper chance to recover.

But if you're saying Morrison's not good enough - or anyone else in the squad - then why keep em? Why not get rid and get people who are good enough?

On the one hand people talk about needing a deep squad on the other hand they urge us to play the same people in every match. I just don't understand it. If you're going to do the latter you might as well have a squad of about 22 tops. Not 34.

Yeh yeh i agree actually think Tunch will be on the bench tho soz for having my own opinion!

[Jimmy]

Martin

Gilbert Hobbs Tunchev Berner

Oakley A. King Davies Gradel

Fryatt Howard

Subs Cisak, Hobbs, Dyer, Dickov, Adams

[RowlattsFox]

Not really got a good feeling about this, we know what Hereford are going to do, the question is will we break them down? We've won 7 home games in a row in all competitions, maybe I'm just expecting us to have a bad day eventually.

I'd go for the same team, hopefully get the job done pretty quickly and then rest some players. I think Gilbert and Berner could be important tomorrow, I don't imagine they'll be doing too much defending so they need to be the extra men going forward.