Bilbo Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 Ok so I've just purchased a couple of tickets for the Real Madrid Match and it got me thinking, how is this match going to effect the newly assembled team? By the time we play the squad will of had a decent amount of time together and I think spirits will be relatively high, however I'm slightly concerned that we may be throwing the team to the lions. On the one hand we may pull off one of the most suprising victories in pre-season history. On the other they may be absolutely trounced and I'm slightly concerned what effect this might have on a team that begins it's campaign a couple of weeks later, as I don't think a wining mentality can be underestimated, especially to a relatively new team. Thoughts?
jonthefox Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 Its a showpiece friendly. They wont be too bothered by the result. And i dont think madrid will go too hard on us with the amount of green were giving them.
Happy Fox Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 Ok so I've just purchased a couple of tickets for the Real Madrid Match and it got me thinking, how is this match going to effect the newly assembled team? By the time we play the squad will of had a decent amount of time together and I think spirits will be relatively high, however I'm slightly concerned that we may be throwing the team to the lions. On the one hand we may pull off one of the most suprising victories in pre-season history. On the other they may be absolutely trounced and I'm slightly concerned what effect this might have on a team that begins it's campaign a couple of weeks later, as I don't think a wining mentality can be underestimated, especially to a relatively new team. Thoughts? Sven will have them really prepared a pre season trip to Sweden and Austria. In Austria playing the likes of Valencia and Burcsapor
FrankieADZ Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 as already posted....its a show piece friendly.....to get people to loads a ppl to come(then they wont be seen until City are doing well again <_< ) and to promote the Leicester/King Power Brand. the results of the game wont have any effect on the season. thats my view anyway.
Happy Fox Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 as already posted....its a show piece friendly.....to get people to loads a ppl to come(then they wont be seen until City are doing well again <_< ) and to promote the Leicester/King Power Brand. the results of the game wont have any effect on the season. thats my view anyway. Yeah it may not have an effect but surely I hope that the younger generation of City fans will be enticed into supporting their local team instead of the likes of Liverpool, Man Utd etc
FrankieADZ Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 Yeah it may not have an effect but surely I hope that the younger generation of City fans will be enticed into supporting their local team instead of the likes of Liverpool, Man Utd etc or they say something like "Dad, why as Leicester so rubbish?" and I've heard that said btw. but kids nowdays are affect by other kids...and such...rather go with the crowd(e.g Man U,Arsenal etc) still its there loss i suppose:P
Happy Fox Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 or they say something like "Dad, why as Leicester so rubbish?" and I've heard that said btw. but kids nowdays are affect by other kids...and such...rather go with the crowd(e.g Man U,Arsenal etc) still its there loss i suppose:P I concur
Jace Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 i cant see any harm in playing a world class team pretty sure when real madrid played plymouth argyle pre season a couple of seasons back the score was only 1-0 to real madrid, although things did go alittle downhill for argyle afterwards
The Year Of The Fox Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 The players won't care if they're trounced. They'll only be bothered by their individual performance. No-one cares about the result. If we win- brilliant, lose by a close margin- we'll have done well, get thrashed- thats what we're expecting!
KFS Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 If they win it'll be excellent for their spirits. If we're 1-0 down playing away in the winter months, they can use results like that to lift spirits.. However, if they lose I doubt they'll be that bothered. It is Real Madrid at the end of the day! I can't wait to see what type of football we play against them, I loved our football last season despite not always getting the results, we just had so much flair!
Charl91 Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 I don't think we should be losing to a small club like Real Madrid to be honest, it would be a bit embarrassing. Though, I have heard that Sven has been asked to go easy on them, so that might affect the result.
thybluefox Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 I'll be going into this game the same way I went into the man city games. As long as we don't embarrass ourselves, then anything more is a bonus. I'm pretty sure the players will be the same too.
Corky Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 I doubt we'll embarass ourselves, there is no pressure and the players should enjoy the occasion.
FrankieADZ Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 its a shame its not a proper match...cos I'd have loved to see Ronaldo get booted 5ft in the air
Kent Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 It'll be a good money spinner not just on the day but it will give the club exposure in other countries which = money.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 Harlem Globetrotteresque. This is exactly my thinking. I wouldn't be surprised to see* Messi score only for a piece of elastic to pul the ball back to him so that he scores again... and again... and again. So we'll lose 20-0 *not that I'm going.
Narborough_fox Posted 9 July 2011 Posted 9 July 2011 This is exactly my thinking. I wouldn't be surprised to see* Messi score only for a piece of elastic to pul the ball back to him so that he scores again... and again... and again. So we'll lose 20-0 *not that I'm going. When did Madrid sign Messi?
The Padster Posted 10 July 2011 Posted 10 July 2011 Go big or go home, and many other generic "up an atom [sic]" idioms. Also, if we get a close result with Real we can go into other matches without fear, a mindset of if we can near equal one of the best teams on the planet we can surely show West Ham, Brum et al a thing or two.
Dames Posted 10 July 2011 Posted 10 July 2011 We'll do pretty well but end up losing i reckon. There best players won't even be playing at 50% they wont want to over exert themselves before the season starts.
B52 Posted 10 July 2011 Posted 10 July 2011 Hmm, I just complained about translatorprograms. Here is Tord Grip interviued by Aftonbladet in Sweden: "Svennis" Leicester face Real Madrid Tord Grip: "There will be folk festival in Leicester" Sven-Goran Eriksson to Jose Mourinho. The train duel becomes a reality when Leicester receives Real Madrid on July 30. - It will be great fun, says, "Eriksson" sidekick Tord Grip to Sportbladet. This week, the Leicester to London for pre-season play against Sirius, Enskede and Real Mallorca. Then turn Sven-Goran Eriksson's men back to England again - to meet another "Real". On July 30, visiting Real Madrid's King Power Stadium in Leicester. - It will be great fun, it's not every day you get to meet Real Madrid, says, "Eriksson" right-hand man Tord Grip to Sportbladet. "Saw it on the website" - I saw it only at home, so I have no idea how they got through this, how it has become possible. But I rejoice - there will be folk festival in Leicester. And it is set for a very interesting exercise duel: Sven-Goran Eriksson to Jose Mourinho. - Yes, there are two great coaches. And both've won the Portuguese league several times. Sven-Goran won three times with Benfica, while Mourinho won two with Porto, so it speaks to "Svennis" advantage (laughter), said Grip.
wattolcfc Posted 10 July 2011 Posted 10 July 2011 I think we'll win Looking forward to it a lot, hopefully we can win over some plastic/young fans aswel.
Spudulike Posted 10 July 2011 Posted 10 July 2011 This should get them rolling up.... Sorry if it's been linked before.
ozleicester Posted 10 July 2011 Posted 10 July 2011 I dont mind admitting im still a little excited about it.
Jace Posted 10 July 2011 Posted 10 July 2011 This is exactly my thinking. I wouldn't be surprised to see* Messi score only for a piece of elastic to pul the ball back to him so that he scores again... and again... and again. So we'll lose 20-0 *not that I'm going. I would be very suprised if Messi scored...
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