Ashley Posted 5 February 2009 Posted 5 February 2009 With the Tickets being cheap, i'd say there will be about 26/27,000 at the Walkers on saturday
Daggers Posted 5 February 2009 Posted 5 February 2009 I need to sort something out regarding seating arrangements. It's likely to be a bit windy so make sure you tape down the table names.
Craig Posted 5 February 2009 Posted 5 February 2009 The OS said it's hopeful of there being over 20,000 didn't it? So probably about 19,000.
Lillehamring Posted 5 February 2009 Posted 5 February 2009 Sweet sound of LCFC just set that up as my ring tone, lovely
He's not bald Posted 5 February 2009 Posted 5 February 2009 The OS said it's hopeful of there being over 20,000 didn't it? So probably about 19,000. In your dreams!
Tilley Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 Just looked at the table & didn't realise Oldham had slipped away so much. I remember Oldham away and everyone was pretty happy taking a point from there. Weren't they top when we played them? I wouldn't take a point tomorrow.
CosbehFox Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 Another test against a side whose proved themselves capable of performing on their day. Let's see if we can step up the gear required again. Saying that winning against Leeds - really isn't an achievement in this division is it?
surrifox Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 Hi Suuuuuuuuuue nice jacket Matty, just like the one I got for a christmas pressie
Tilley Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 League One leaders Leicester have no fresh injury or suspension problems after the midweek defeat of Walsall. Bruno Berner (calf) passed a late fitness test to make the bench against the Saddlers and will hope to push Joe Mattock for the left-back spot. Oldham's Lee Hughes is struggling (Achilles), as fellow strikers Lewis Alessandra, Andy Liddell and on-loan Dean Windass are all vying for a start. Loan signing Daniel Jones is out (knee) but Wales' Neil Eardley should return.
Corky Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 Andy Liddell is still playing? I thought he retired years ago.
Koke Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 Apart from Tunchev, we've been lucky in terms of injuries to key players. Fryatt, Howard, Oakley and even King and Dyer have all been ever present in the team.
SamL Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 How many tickets have Oldham sold so far? They were given the full away allocation of 3,200 so I'm guessing there's a pretty strong chance of them selling a fair few tickets.
Cobbo Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 They were given the full away allocation of 3,200 so I'm guessing there's a pretty strong chance of them selling a fair few tickets. Live on Sky in this weather? 1k max.
Raj Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 Live on Sky? Cold cold day. Eveningish Kick off. It'll be a bloody shite game and i'll expect the same Booers to show up like they did for the Brighton game!! Just thought i'd come on and create a positive vibe!!!!
SamL Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 The MK Dons game has now been called off which gives us a chance to pull further clear. Come on Leicester.
Corky Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 Are Oldham any good? They are good compared to Cheltenham
davieG Posted 6 February 2009 Author Posted 6 February 2009 OLDHAM MERIT RESPECT Oldham head to the Walkers Stadium on Saturday for what many would consider to be a thankless task: an away game against runaway leaders Leicester in front of the television cameras. Indeed, most clubs would probably approach such a fixture as an exercise in damage limitation, by setting their stall out to avoid too much embarrassment. With a bit of luck, a slender defeat could be offset by a few compliments being passed in the studio and the team could move on to the next challenge feeling rather good about themselves. However, Oldham are one of the few teams at this level who would genuinely approach a game like this with relish. Under John Sheridan, the Latics have developed a reputation for rising to the occasion in big games and producing their best displays against the top teams. It is trait that has seen them win away at Elland Road two seasons running and write the biggest headlines in last season's FA Cup third round with a 1-0 triumph over Everton at Goodison. MK Dons, S****horpe and Millwall have all been soundly beaten by Oldham already this season, while the Lancashire club still remain one of the few teams to have been comfortable when coming up against Leicester following the 1-1 draw at Boundary Park back in October. All of which seems to be shaping this preview up for a shot-to-nothing on the away win at odds of 5/1 but, in truth, the Foxes don't deserve to be opposed even at that price, even with all the information to support Oldham giving it a good go. Nigel Pearson's men are simply too strong and too streetwise to warrant any excitement about taking them on. Whatever the Latics throw at them, you can't help feeling they will be prepared. So what we need is to find some kind of middle ground, something that pays due respect to both sides, something that might still allow us to collect even if our decision to overlook the big price proves to be mistake. And that middle ground is a bet on under two goals at 11/4 with Hills because all of Oldham's success in these big matches has been built on clean sheets and one suspects they will have to keep things extremely tight to stand any chance of taking something from this encounter. Should such a scenario present itself, you can rest assured Leicester won't be short of patience as goalless draws with the lowly likes of Northampton and Brighton testify. Indeed, it should be pointed out that this bet would have landed in eight of the Foxes' 20 home matches in all competitions so far this season.
Tilley Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 If we can win tomorrow, with all the games that are off, we have the chance to really put pressure on the teams below us.
Tilley Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 I've got a bad feeling about this. Draw. Nothing more, nothing less.
Joe. Posted 6 February 2009 Posted 6 February 2009 Match Preview: http://www.leicester.vitalfootball.co.uk/m...re.asp?a=142734
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