darko2k7 Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Leicester The Foxes go into the game at Ashton Gate on the back of a fine 2-0 win over East Midlands rivals Derby County. The form team in the npower Championship arrived at the Walkers Stadium confident of taking all three points back to Pride Park, but the Foxes had other ideas. After Darius Vassell had his first goal for the Foxes ruled out for being offside, Richie Wellens played in a superb through ball to Andy King, who slotted a great finish past Frank Fielding. The Rams had a short period of dominance towards to end of the first half, but it was all City after that. The win was secured when Kyle Naughton was fouled in the box by Kris Commons. Former Ram, Steve Howard, was on hand to fire the penalty into the back of the net, to spark celebrations amongst the watching Blue Army. A win for the Foxes could see them jump up to ninth place in the npower Championship, which would see them sit just one point off the play-off spots. Bristol City High pre-season expectations have fallen flat at Ashton Gate, as Bristol City currently sit in the relegation zone. Like the Foxes, the Robins have had a change in manager, Steve Coppell resigned from his position just two games into the season. Since Coppell's departure, assistant manager Keith Millen was handed the job and has won four games, drawn four and lost seven. A hat-trick from Luciano Becchio sunk Bristol City in their last game at Elland Road. Becchio put the home side ahead after 66 minutes, but Robins striker Jon Stead levelled the game for the visitors two minutes later. It was United, and Becchio in particular, who would go on to dominate the game, completing his hat-trick by the 83rd minute to send Bristol City back to Ashton Gate with no points. Stat Attack Overall (all competitions) Leicester City: 25 Draw: 19 Bristol City: 17 Last 3 Matches (all competitions) 16.02.2010 - Bristol City 1-1 LCFC Goal Scorer(s): Clarkson/Dyer Championship Attendance: 13,746 08.12.2009 - LCFC 1-3 Bristol City Goal Scorer(s): Fryatt/Sproule, Skuse, Sno Championship Attendance: 19,349 08.03.2008 - LCFC 0-0 Bristol City Goal Scorer(s): - Championship Attendance: 22,616 Other Previews BBC SkySports
Heart-Shaped Fox Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Think they have only won 1 ay home all season so I'd be very disappointed with anything less than a point. Come on Leicester!
MikeyT Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Would expect 3 points for us today, but this is a very funny league so anything could happen, but based on current form i would think we should win comfortably.
maddog Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 10 hour round trip, first game in 7 weeks cannot wait! Come on leicester!
ozleicester Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 following correct predictions fo rthe past 2 games and picking up little wins 12/1 and 11/1. Today gone for 0-3... 21/1, cmon city (also a goal from hobbs )
easilee Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Nil-nil draw for Reading / Watford Cardiff whup Forest's arse Burnley to beat Cov Hull beat Ipswich Barnsley and Pompey draw Middlesborough to win at Millwall (just to be on the safe side) And a win for us, will see us in 10th place at the end of the day. COME ON CITEEEHH!!!
Edmund Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Weale, Naughton, Cunnigham, Davies, Hobbs, King, Wellens, Abe, Vassel, Gallagher, Howard
ozleicester Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Weale, Naughton, Cunnigham, Davies, Hobbs, King, Wellens, Abe, Vassel, Gallagher, Howard Edmund i despise your sig.... im sure thats my father in law
Edmund Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Edmund i despise your sig.... im sure thats my father in law Jimmy Hill?
North-LondonFox Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 I am v hopeful about 3 points today but it is the kind of game that could throw up a win for the home side. Lookin at our 1st eleven its the bes it has been for a v long time in my book though.
ozleicester Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Jimmy Hill? that is even more disturbing, i hadnt realised it was Jimmy... but now... Jimmy Hill is my father in law
Thracian Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Depends on our approach. If we approach it like we did Swansea then I wouldn't expect us to beat the proverbial dustbins. If we go for it like we have done at Leeds (twice) and Barnsley then it's Bristol who should feel worried. I really see no point in looking for a draw. We're perfectly capable of playing well away - even Vassell remarked that it's like playing at home with our following anyway - and it is the three points for winning which will maintain our momentum and turn us into serious challengers. Let's go for it Sven. And let's score some goals.
darko2k7 Posted 20 November 2010 Author Posted 20 November 2010 One of the Big Four Managers Popped In to see Sven at the reserves game last Week anyone on here go?
Edmund Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Depends on our approach. If we approach it like we did Swansea then I wouldn't expect us to beat the proverbial dustbins. If we go for it like we have done at Leeds (twice) and Barnsley then it's Bristol who should feel worried. I really see no point in looking for a draw. I don't think the outcome would've been any different had we approached the game any other way. We were well beaten by a team who were ten times fitter than us and dare I say a much better footballing side.
Bryn Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Urgh Jon Barber commentary on RL, those weren't the days.
ScouseFox Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Anothe clean sheet would be superb today, but I'll go for us nicking it 2-1, King & Abe for us
FoxInWales Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 COME ON CITY!!! Can see us winning this 2-0 today
sdb Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 so everyone's in the overly optimistic, don't even acknowledge the opposition mood this week. hope you're all right though!! think BC are quite hit and miss...fingers crossed it's an off day for them
chesterfox Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 OK wishful thinking perhaps, but 5-0 like the positive thinking dude....but dont forget the way it is...they allow you to build up to this level of optimism and then just when youre sure youre confident enough to make a prdeiction of this nature.............they kick you in the nuts hope im wrong
Pegosteve Posted 20 November 2010 Posted 20 November 2010 Afternoon all, someone is going to get a spanking soon! Might even score from a corner!
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