Blanesta Posted 26 January 2013 Share Posted 26 January 2013 There deserves to be a thread specifically about banter, it will be good for the forum and it will create friendships. The Mods should give it a chance. I thought there already was one? http://www.foxestalk...r-time-ptmxxvi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 26 January 2013 Share Posted 26 January 2013 He's mucking around! He's probably fit to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_star Posted 31 January 2013 Share Posted 31 January 2013 @AknockaertI'm back tonight ! Come on Leicester Shhhh! Bit of a heads up again for our opponents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 31 January 2013 Share Posted 31 January 2013 Shhhh! Bit of a heads up again for our opponents Unless there is a picture of him at the train station they won't believe it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfox Posted 31 January 2013 Share Posted 31 January 2013 Unless there is a picture of him at the train station they won't believe it. Great news though, big boost for us tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl the Llama Posted 31 January 2013 Share Posted 31 January 2013 I'm gonna go ahead and guess that Pearson doesn't know about Knocky's new account. How does he keep getting away with posting team news ahead of time?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L1wood Posted 31 January 2013 Share Posted 31 January 2013 IF knockaert plays it will be a massive risk reading the reports he hasnt trained since the boro game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentFox Posted 31 January 2013 Share Posted 31 January 2013 Surely the bench is a good option, here ? We're playing the worst team, (on current form) in the league. If one of our fringe squad can't make an impact here, then why are we paying them ? On the bench means he can come on if needed; sit out and rest if it should turn out to be straightforward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 31 January 2013 Share Posted 31 January 2013 Er... pretty sure he just squared up to Lloyd Dyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munshi Posted 31 January 2013 Author Share Posted 31 January 2013 Er... pretty sure he just squared up to Lloyd Dyer. What?When? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueBrett Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 Did Knocky have somewhat of a free role last night or was that just his eagerness to be involved in everything? He was absolutely everywhere when we were in possession in that first half, even creating 2 on 1s with Marshall on the opposite side on a couple of occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearfox Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 Did Knocky have somewhat of a free role last night or was that just his eagerness to be involved in everything? He was absolutely everywhere when we were in possession in that first half, even creating 2 on 1s with Marshall on the opposite side on a couple of occasions. He was awesome clearly premier league class, best signing of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonaldinho Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 Did Knocky have somewhat of a free role last night or was that just his eagerness to be involved in everything? He was absolutely everywhere when we were in possession in that first half, even creating 2 on 1s with Marshall on the opposite side on a couple of occasions. He was supposed to be right wing, but he has a habit of wandering off and leaving De Laet exposed. Something we're just going to have to deal with, his flair and creativity results in a lack of shape and the loss of our two banks of four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamark Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 yes but its working well so far. One thing slightly surprised me is that he out limping about after the final whistle.I know he likes to go over to the fans but if there is a relitvely serious injury issue you would expect him to be in the physio room with an ice pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc_star Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 Did Knocky have somewhat of a free role last night or was that just his eagerness to be involved in everything? He was absolutely everywhere when we were in possession in that first half, even creating 2 on 1s with Marshall on the opposite side on a couple of occasions. He was supposed to be right wing, but he has a habit of wandering off and leave De Laet exposed. Something we're just going to have to deal with, his flair and creativity results in a lack of shape and the loss of our two banks of four. It's simultaneously great... and a real problem. He's gonna be subbed every game & always will be. His energy levels allow him to get away with it in the first half, but as second halves get underway opposition has long been getting an upperhand & his wandering & lack of chasing back is an increasing problem, this will be known & manager's will exploit that flank more & more. a side effect of this is that it nullifies the attacking threat of RDL who both creates space for Knocky by providing the overlap (in same way Dyer did for Nuge for the goal yesterday) It also means Big Wes is pulled a bit towards the RB position to help cover, leaving Keane more isolated in the middle. On the positive flipside, first halves... he's freaking awesome, but second halves he needs to learn a bit about shape. He'll still get time on the ball & a chance to cut-in to the box rather than purely sticking to the flank, but drifting inside to the extent he did & even coming on to the opposite flank when your right back is under increasing pressure isn't really on. Anyway, not meant to be a downer on Knocky... more a development area he's enormously talented, thoroughly entertaining and a key part of our attacking threats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 It's simultaneously great... and a real problem. He's gonna be subbed every game & always will be. His energy levels allow him to get away with it in the first half, but as second halves get underway opposition has long been getting an upperhand & his wandering & lack of chasing back is an increasing problem, this will be known & manager's will exploit that flank more & more. a side effect of this is that it nullifies the attacking threat of RDL who both creates space for Knocky by providing the overlap (in same way Dyer did for Nuge for the goal yesterday) It also means Big Wes is pulled a bit towards the RB position to help cover, leaving Keane more isolated in the middle. On the positive flipside, first halves... he's freaking awesome, but second halves he needs to learn a bit about shape. He'll still get time on the ball & a chance to cut-in to the box rather than purely sticking to the flank, but drifting inside to the extent he did & even coming on to the opposite flank when your right back is under increasing pressure isn't really on. Anyway, not meant to be a downer on Knocky... more a development area he's enormously talented, thoroughly entertaining and a key part of our attacking threats. Agreed. If he can master the defensive part of the game then he'll be a world beater. Luckily our team does accomodate his maverick style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Fox Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 Next Flair player to sign for City is Marco Rojas Chris Wood's mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfcmatt93 Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 you can tell hes french, the way he wrote his tweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babylon Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 He was supposed to be right wing, but he has a habit of wandering off and leaving De Laet exposed. Something we're just going to have to deal with, his flair and creativity results in a lack of shape and the loss of our two banks of four. The stats say we haven't conceded a goal all year down that flank... not really a big problem currently. He's our attacking outlet and it's down to the team to fill any holes he may leave when going forward, but for people to slate his defending I find hugely annoying. He's not perfect, but we have more problems down the other side than his. When he can he gets back, there was one moment last night where he was the last man tracking back and winning the ball, and top of numerous other tackles and tracking back this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyPalace.com Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 Knock was still limping last night after the game, hope he is gonna be OK, I ain't afraid to say he the best player we have going forward. What a buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 Knock was still limping last night after the game, hope he is gonna be OK, I ain't afraid to say he the best player we have going forward. What a buy! Luckily he's got 8 days to recover, I think his limp was just pure swagger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamark Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 I still think alan young was right knockys not quite ready yet!!!!! I personally think his play and personality have lifted the entire club ,fans , players,staff,and I have a feeling he would not want to be going just loyalty should we do the business come the end of season.Gives confidence to the players around him cos they know they can use him in close company.Some really good work last night in tight situations to keep possession Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonaldinho Posted 1 February 2013 Share Posted 1 February 2013 The stats say we haven't conceded a goal all year down that flank... not really a big problem currently. He's our attacking outlet and it's down to the team to fill any holes he may leave when going forward, but for people to slate his defending I find hugely annoying. He's not perfect, but we have more problems down the other side than his. When he can he gets back, there was one moment last night where he was the last man tracking back and winning the ball, and top of numerous other tackles and tracking back this year. Not sure how accurate those stats are, the goal yesterday came from down that flank before it broke for Sako. Obviously we have other problems than Knocky's defensive ability, I'm just pointing out that he wanders off and leaves De Laet exposed. It's got to be balanced with his attacking threat, there are times when the team needs to be disciplined and he needs to be part of that. He's a lot better than he was at the start of the season, and will continue to learn and improve, but there were times most notably in the Boro game when he'd just disappear from his flank completely and leave them with an overlap. Just because we haven't conceded from down that flank very often this season doesn't mean it couldn't cost us at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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