Andy King

[cityfanlee23]

There is less space and time on the ball in the prem, pretty much all of the teams press higher and harder.

It's a myth.

Not so sure personally

[Stuliasz]

It sounds a bit daft with him being the more senior of the midfielders but hopefully he has picked up quite a bit from James and particularly Drinkwater this season on how to take control in games a bit more. There is no doubting King's ability and with a bit more time on the ball in the Prem, he could be a valuable asset chipping in with a few goals here and there too.

 

Hopefully he'll be able to take up his more advanced role of previous years as I don't think the ball-winning anchorman or box-to-box role suited him as much.

[Guest Col city fan]

No, but it would be wrong to rule out any of the main first teamers. Some surprise players might adapt better than those you expect to do well.

I do agree with this also. Season after season, some players who you think might not make the step-up, surprise you and just seem to become better players.

Damien Delaney at Palace is one of them. An ex City player in a defence I thought would really struggle at Palace, is doing pretty well and looks like a decent Premiership defender.

I think its a confidence thing. Pulis is clearly a good manager and his players are responding. To be fair, King might do exactly the same such that my reservations about him at Prem level are unfounded.

[Guest Col city fan]

Regarding Cattermole and 'what the actual fook', I could definately see him doing a good job for us. Absolutely, he's not a classy footballer but he is the kind of player who could make us look more solid. Played in the correct way, he's a natural leader on the pitch and won't be bullied by the opposition. However, I do agree he would need a bit of 'Nige ing'.. ie told in no uncertain terms to control himself and not to fook everything up by getting sent-off.

Suitably 'Niged', I think he could be a decent asset to the club.

[Sharpe's Fox]

How can you turn you're nose up at Cattermole? Prime age, lots of Prem experience, leader and can keep an entire side together singlehandedly. He's a bit of a dick but if he sorted out his tackling he could do a huge job for us.

[stb1996]

I think he needs to bulk up a little more first.

 

He's quite weak on and off the ball, and constantly ducks out of 50-50's

 

However he is one of the best finishers of the ball, and is quite a threat in the air as well despite his stature

[ScouseFox]

Gwon kingy

[Father Ted]

In the Prem, I'd only consider playing Kingy in a midfield 3 or 5 where he is the most attacking of the 3, in the 'Nugent' role. His finishing and short passing is excellent, he would also press well from the front, it would be ideal for him. I just seriously doubt his impact on games where he plays in a midfield 4, he doesn't have the ball winning ability of James nor the creative mind of Drinkwater. I would definitely keep him, he has been a great servant to the club and his attitude is top notch and he always comes across as a good professional.

[Munshi]

Want him to stay just for them sensational gurns. Tbh he is a really good squad player.

[Littletoe]

This club tends to succeed with 1 Welshmen at the club. I say keep him on that basis. Sarcasm aside, he is quality and deserving of atleast a chance next season. Whether he can adapt to Premiership football, remains unknown, 1 thing is for sure, he has played very well in the Championship.

[Stadt]

Good finish.

[Unabomber]

Textbook.

[dedlock]

He ho Kingy doubters! Yea of little faith!

[HoustonFox]

I can see us playing a 4-3-3 aswell or a 4-5-1 with a defensive mid (James)

 

 

 

I would love to see

 

 

                      Wood         

Mahrez                               Knocky

 

                       King

 

           Drinky           James

 

 

Schlupp   Moore    _____     Delaet

 

                      Kasper

IN:

 

Striker

Attacking midfielder

Fullback (one that can play left and right)

CB

Winger

Where is Morgan?!

[GingerrrFox]

I wouldn't get so excited. Hammond and King haven't given us much stability in that midfield. It's all well and good scoring goals but we are being overrun in there.

[little Brian]

Kingy doesn't have a future at Leicester ..........

 

.a golden handshake in the summer  and could  make some club a dependable if predictable signing in the Championship or league 1

[Jimmy]

I wouldn't get so excited. Hammond and King haven't given us much stability in that midfield. It's all well and good scoring goals but we are being overrun in there.

they've been out numbered all game and got no help from Nugent for most of it

[ADK]

I don't think Hammond has quite got the energy to partner a 2-man midfield but I thought King was decent.

[Stadt]

they've been out numbered all game and got no help from Nugent for most of it

Typical

[Unabomber]

they've been out numbered all game and got no help from Nugent for most of it

Wow.

[Jimmy]

Typical

what? Nugent normally plays off of Vardy dropping into midfield, he wasn't helping out there as much tonight

[GingerrrFox]

they've been out numbered all game and got no help from Nugent for most of it

 

We've played plenty of games this season against a midfield 3. Drinkwater and James have still dominated the midfield for us. Apart from King, Hammond and Wood that team was our starting 11 not too long ago and we looked a significantly weaker side. Both King and Hammond aren't up to the new standards that we have been setting ourselves this season and also there was a significant drop off at left back with Konchesky looking weaker than Schlupp's recent performances.

[MattGamble92]

Hammond was the problem tonight. Anyone with a footballing brain can see that

[Jimmy]

We've played plenty of games this season against a midfield 3. Drinkwater and James have still dominated the midfield for us. Apart from King, Hammond and Wood that team was our starting 11 not too long ago and we looked a significantly weaker side. Both King and Hammond aren't up to the new standards that we have been setting ourselves this season and also there was a significant drop off at left back with Konchesky looking weaker than Schlupp's recent performances.

yeah we play 2 CM's but Nugent normally drops back and makes a 3 in like a triangle, we didn't play that way today, maybe Wood not being as quick meant we couldn't? not being critical of Nugent just pointing out a difference

[Guest ttfn]

I wouldn't get so excited. Hammond and King haven't given us much stability in that midfield. It's all well and good scoring goals but we are being overrun in there.

Bloody King scoring goals.