Burnley home - Pre match

[Corky]

Nige needs a Twitter account.

Left on bench again #wishmanagerwouldpickme

[Corky]

Futacs would be too tempting for the long ball for me, would rather see him in a desparation, throw it into the box scenario for the last 20/30 minutes.

[TrentFox]

Futacs would be too tempting for the long ball for me, would rather see him in a desparation, throw it into the box scenario for the last 20/30 minutes.

I've never quite understood that argument. I get the anti long-ball stuff, but if it is used by a club in the last 20 as the most effective way to try and get a goal, why didn't they use it for 90 minutes rather than just the last 20 when it may well be too late ? Is it the case that if that's the best we have, then that's the best we have ??

[vandamman]

Futacs would be too tempting for the long ball for me, would rather see him in a desparation, throw it into the box scenario for the last 20/30 minutes.

What was the point in signing him then, should've just sticked with Stevey H. I think we should give Futacs ago, if long ball gets us promotion, then so be it. Anyway, he might surprise us and be good on the ground.

[hornyhollthefox123]

BertLcfc â€@BertLcfc

Knockaert will start tonight #lcfc

[Corky]

I've never quite understood that argument. I get the anti long-ball stuff, but if it is used by a club in the last 20 as the most effective way to try and get a goal, why didn't they use it for 90 minutes rather than just the last 20 when it may well be too late ? Is it the case that if that's the best we have, then that's the best we have ??

I see your point, and we might still play it to feet, but I fear the temptation, given his size, to knock it long. We are trying a different style and it's commendable.

You start with a plan and if that doesn't work you change it. He would be a Plan B option for me.

[Captain...]

I've never quite understood that argument. I get the anti long-ball stuff, but if it is used by a club in the last 20 as the most effective way to try and get a goal, why didn't they use it for 90 minutes rather than just the last 20 when it may well be too late ? Is it the case that if that's the best we have, then that's the best we have ??

Because if you are desperate for a goal it probably means you are losing, and the opposition will be sitting back and protecting their lead. If it is 0-0 and you keep on hitting aimless long balls forward you have a greater risk of losing possession and inviting them on to attack your goal. If they are just sitting back you are more likely to get the ball back quicker. Of course by throwing everyone forward and giving the ball away cheaply you risk a counter attack but if you are already one down conceding a second doesn't make that much difference.

[davieG]

I've never quite understood that argument. I get the anti long-ball stuff, but if it is used by a club in the last 20 as the most effective way to try and get a goal, why didn't they use it for 90 minutes rather than just the last 20 when it may well be too late ? Is it the case that if that's the best we have, then that's the best we have ??

you could argue that about any subs that are made to get us back into a game.

[MikeyT]

If Knockaert doesn't start I will be very shocked. Certainly earned a starting place. Beckford should start too.

[stevelcfc]

For me

Kasper (obv)

de laet moore morgan konch (no-one to konch replacement)

Marshall danns drinkwater knockaert

becks futacs

[Austin]

Need a win, good chance to get 2 wins on the bounce with Hull on Sunday also.

[Guest shearfox]

For me

Kasper (obv)

de laet moore morgan konch (no-one to konch replacement)

Marshall danns drinkwater knockaert

becks futacs

What about Schlupp...

[Austin]

Harsh on Moore to be dropped .. Sure Nige knows what he's doing ..

Leicester City â€@OfficialFOXES

City team for tonight: Schmeichel, De Laet, Konchesky, Drinkwater, Morgan, Marshall, Vardy, St Ledger, James, Knockaert, Nugent.

Leicester City â€@OfficialFOXES

Subs: Whitbread, Danns, Dyer, Logan, Waghorn, Beckford, Futacs

[MikeyT]

Moore not even in the squad.

And Beckford should have started. I like Nugent and Vardy but neither are hitting the net.

[lcfcsnow]

Hmm I think we needed to freshen the strikeforce up, Nugent and Vardy hasnt been working.

[NewburyFox]

Moore out of the squad completely? Maybe picked up a knock in training?

But Knocky