iamafox Posted 4 November 2013 Posted 4 November 2013 At least the away fixture in August wasn't on Sky. And we haven't had a Friday night game yet.
Leicesterpool Posted 4 November 2013 Posted 4 November 2013 At least the away fixture in August wasn't on Sky. And we haven't had a Friday night game yet. Yeah i suppose, i think it's also certain our away game in Burnley in march will be moved! Notice we don't get many away games on a friday?
iamafox Posted 4 November 2013 Posted 4 November 2013 Yeah i suppose, i think it's also certain our away game in Burnley in march will be moved! Notice we don't get many away games on a friday? No I can't remember the last time we had one, suppose the Pompey thrashing was the most noticeable.
kingfox Posted 4 November 2013 Posted 4 November 2013 Not surprised as we're so massive at the minute.
Ian W LCFC Posted 4 November 2013 Posted 4 November 2013 it seems like every time we play derby at home in the league its on t'telleh It's cause we are massive!
Brainy Posted 4 November 2013 Posted 4 November 2013 I meant for league. Not sure if that still applies, mind! Leicester at home to Derby in the league yeah I can't remember how long that goes back Derby away earlier this season and home in the LC wasn't so it depends how picky you want to be
Dan Posted 4 November 2013 Posted 4 November 2013 Their obsession with this slightly better than average fixture is totally bizarre.
cjslcfc Posted 4 November 2013 Posted 4 November 2013 Their obsession with this slightly better than average fixture is totally bizarre. It's ridiculous. 4 of our last 5 league games against them have been on TV. I just don't understand it either
MattGamble92 Posted 4 November 2013 Posted 4 November 2013 Why are people trying to completely disregard this rivalry now? it's pretty obvious they pick it because it's two big clubs who are about 30 miles apart. Whether some of you want to completely dismiss it as a rivalry or not. It IS and always will be a local derby.
LCFC BEAST Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 This means over the last 4 seasons (including this one), 7 of the 8 games will have been shown on Sky.
Dan Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 Why are people trying to completely disregard this rivalry now? it's pretty obvious they pick it because it's two big clubs who are about 30 miles apart. Whether some of you want to completely dismiss it as a rivalry or not. It IS and always will be a local derby. Because it's not a big rivalry. There is some rivalry, no doubt about it, but we're both secondary rivals to each other (and that's up for debate too IMO). The odd one is fair enough, but that's six times in seven league meetings now. It's completely over the top for what really isn't a great fixture.
Hollism Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 Selfishly, the more night games, the better for me because of work. The only night I work is Tuesday. Fvcking typical
Oxfordfox83 Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 Because it's not a big rivalry. There is some rivalry, no doubt about it, but we're both secondary rivals to each other (and that's up for debate too IMO). The odd one is fair enough, but that's six times in seven league meetings now. It's completely over the top for what really isn't a great fixture. I think it depends on your vintage. I started watching us in the Little years, when we didn't play Forest because they were way ahead, and then immediately way behind us. Whereas we played Derby a lot, fought for similar league placings and had some crucial, interesting games against them, (including my first trip to Wembley). For my generation, Derby's the big one. Also, over the last 8-10 years or so the quality of the game has been really high. An early goal and I can always feel four coming along. Not that this means it should be moved, by any means, but I'd dispute that the match is not a great fixture. I can't think of many more in this league that produce better games...
Dan Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 I think it depends on your vintage. I started watching us in the Little years, when we didn't play Forest because they were way ahead, and then immediately way behind us. Whereas we played Derby a lot, fought for similar league placings and had some crucial, interesting games against them, (including my first trip to Wembley). For my generation, Derby's the big one. Also, over the last 8-10 years or so the quality of the game has been really high. An early goal and I can always feel four coming along. Not that this means it should be moved, by any means, but I'd dispute that the match is not a great fixture. I can't think of many more in this league that produce better games... From a Leicester point of view it's a lovely fixture but from a neutral, it's a local game that happens to be very one-sided results wise. Granted, I totally take what you say about generations - I'm only 20 and there's never really been any huge controversy between the two sides, all I can really remember was the one minute silence which their fans sang through and blamed ours for. Any rivalry that's got anything about it does not see one side take under a thousand away to the other. It's a small rivalry IMO.
Corky Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 I hope they drop the platinum prices for this one now and maybe make it Pie and Pint. We've seen there is a demand for a local match and this could be no different with the right pricing structure.
Corky Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 From a Leicester point of view it's a lovely fixture but from a neutral, it's a local game that happens to be very one-sided results wise. Granted, I totally take what you say about generations - I'm only 20 and there's never really been any huge controversy between the two sides, all I can really remember was the one minute silence which their fans sang through and blamed ours for. Any rivalry that's got anything about it does not see one side take under a thousand away to the other. It's a small rivalry IMO. We played each other for years, having been promoted and relegated together. Was a big game (and we had a poor record back then) and certainly one to look forward to, even when we played the top sides regularly. I think their lack of ambition/ change in philosophy has diluted the enthusiasm on their side, we still take good numbers to Pride Park.
Jakemoore Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 It's good preparation for when we get promoted, win the league cup, compete in the Europa League next season, finish in the top 4 on goal difference, win our play-off and draw Real Madrid in our group of the champions league during the 2015/2016 season! We are massive, we're going places
lcfc will Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 Is it just me that doesn't mind Friday night games? Leaves so much room to do other things on the Saturday. Can see why people outside of the East Midlands get annoyed though tbf.
Arriba Los Zorros Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 Most passionate rivalry in the East Midands int'it. Two sets of fans who simply cannot stand to admit they are not completely apathetic about one another
Carl the Llama Posted 5 November 2013 Posted 5 November 2013 This WAS a big derby back in the Premier league heyday. I used to hate Derby back then. Now though, well I'll let the head-to-head record since we got back out of League 1 do the talking: 7 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost. I'm obviously going to jinx it now, but City-Derby almost seems a forgone conclusion, rivalries are supposed to have a competitive edge and that's why City-F***** is easily our biggest rivalry these days. It's a nice feeling to know we're better than the sheep, but it's hard to take them seriously as rivals in anything other than proximity anymore.
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