Parsley Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 As brilliant as it'll be for Leicester to win the league, Spurs play undoubtedly the best football like. Spurs are a far superior side IMO. Lost twice to Leicester. I reckon Spurs win the title as the nerves get to Leicester but if Spurs don't win it - they'll have lost it because they lost to Leicester twice. They did lose twice right? There was very little to call between the two sides in that particular game though, certainly not to the point where you can say it shows that Leicester are the better side. IIRC Leffe thought that Leicester had the rub of the green throughout and nicked a goal from a late set piece. Also worth noting that Spurs beat Leicester in the FA Cup, albeit over a replay. Don't get me wrong, Leicester are clearly the real deal and deserve to be where they are. I don't know though; I have a lot of respect for how Spurs have more or less played with the same style/system all season whereas Leicester have resorted - with justification admittedly - to grinding out 1-0 wins over the last couple of months. I thought they were pretty poor when we lost to them for Rafa's first game. Spurs on the other hand have sustained that relentless pressing game over 50+ games this season and have rarely gotten away with a poor performance in the same manner. It's a matter of perspective I guess, but Spurs have impressed me much more than Leicester this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 That scenario where Spurs need to beat us to take the title and we need to win to stay up is creeping g along nicely Both teams need a win. We'll draw to send everyone home miserable. It's the Newcastle way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 In 1996, we needed a win against Spurs at home on the final day at SJP and hope Man Utd slip up against Bryan Robson's Boro to win the league. In 2016, Spurs might need a win against us at SJP and hope Claudio Ranieri's Leicester slip up at Chelsea to win the league. See how times have changed and the simmilarities that could happen. Sky have the storybook ready. Oh and we could be relegated too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I want Leicester to win the league. But a lot of my good mates are Spurs fans and I'd be really happy for them, if they had a bit of success. Hopefully not at our expense on the last day of the season. Spurs are pretty likeable at the minute, as well. Decent, inoffensive, young manager. A youthful team with a lot of English players. Play some of the best football in the league. All that said, I'd still be pretty disappointed, if Leicester didn't see it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Fucking hate spurs, their fans are largely cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Fucking hate spurs, their fans are largely cunts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 As brilliant as it'll be for Leicester to win the league, Spurs play undoubtedly the best football like. Spurs are a far superior side IMO. Lost twice to Leicester. I reckon Spurs win the title as the nerves get to Leicester but if Spurs don't win it - they'll have lost it because they lost to Leicester twice. They did lose twice right? There was very little to call between the two sides in that particular game though, certainly not to the point where you can say it shows that Leicester are the better side. IIRC Leffe thought that Leicester had the rub of the green throughout and nicked a goal from a late set piece. Also worth noting that Spurs beat Leicester in the FA Cup, albeit over a replay. Don't get me wrong, Leicester are clearly the real deal and deserve to be where they are. I don't know though; I have a lot of respect for how Spurs have more or less played with the same style/system all season whereas Leicester have resorted - with justification admittedly - to grinding out 1-0 wins over the last couple of months. I thought they were pretty poor when we lost to them for Rafa's first game. Spurs on the other hand have sustained that relentless pressing game over 50+ games this season and have rarely gotten away with a poor performance in the same manner. It's a matter of perspective I guess, but Spurs have impressed me much more than Leicester this season. But they still lost. Those are the slim lines that titles can be decided on. I respect how - if Leicester win it - they'll have won it through clutch moments like that. Narrow victories. Including a win against Spurs that might be the difference in winning the title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Atm just making it to the Spurs game with a realisticchance to stay up is a target for me. My nerves won't be able to bear it if Spurs needed a result in that game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Looking at Leicesters remaining games and the fact that Vardy is now suspended, I can see Tottenham winning it. Leicester are 5 points clear but have: Swansea (H) Man U (A) Everton (H) Chelsea (A) Id say they'll collect 5 points from that. Tottenham have: WBA (H) Chelsea (A) Southampton (H) Us (A) I can see Tottenham getting 10, if not all 12 points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFCDoog Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Nah Leicester will beat Swansea and Everton at Home - probably lose to Man Utd and Chelsea. Spurs get 10 points (draw at Chelsea) so Leicester win it by a point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Think Leicester could well win all their games. Chelsea are on holidays already yet will probably still want to beat Spurs. Man Utd are poor against good teams. Everton and Swansea aren't very good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Chelsea have been awful. If Spurs beat Chelsea, Chelsea will roll over for Leicester. Leicester just take it one game at a time. Beat Swansea like they should. Get something at Man Utd. Beat Everton. If they're in the lead come Stamford Bridge they'll win that. Spurs most likely win all 4 based on performances. But they already conspired to lose to us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Aye, Leicester should be beating Everton & Swansea at home no question. If they don't win those they've bottled it. Man U is a different kettle of fish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Leicester could get 9, 7 at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Leicester could get 9, 7 at least. Anything less than 9 is poor imo. 2 home games against poor sides who have nothing to play for. 1 of them might have a cup final. Another is a dead rubber against a poor team who are rivals of Leicesters competition. Chelsea will want to roll over on that last day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes_End_Mag Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 For the negativity surrounding Everton, they've only lost 2 away games all season. With the added pressure that could be on Leicester then, I wouldn't be shocked to see Everton grab a point. Man U & Chelsea will be massive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Think Leicester could well win all their games. Chelsea are on holidays already yet will probably still want to beat Spurs. Man Utd are poor against good teams. Everton and Swansea aren't very good wat. What is this based on now? 3 points against Spurs 3 points against Arsenal 3 points against Southampton 4 points against City 6 points against Liverpool 1 point against West Ham with an away game to come (we just won there in the FA Cup) 1 point against Leicester with a game at Old Trafford to come. We are one of the best sides in the league for results against the "good" sides. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I get that Chelsea might roll over for Leicester to stop Spurs, but they're the reigning champions - isn't it embarrassing to see Leicester City crowned new champions at your stadium 12 months later? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Leicester will not beat us at Old Trafford. Spurs are winning this league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Nah Leicester will beat Swansea and Everton at Home - probably lose to Man Utd and Chelsea. Spurs get 10 points (draw at Chelsea) so Leicester win it by a point Leicester have lost 3 games all season and you expect them to lose 2 in 4? Doubt it. If they do, they've bottled it monumentally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Think Leicester could well win all their games. Chelsea are on holidays already yet will probably still want to beat Spurs. Man Utd are poor against good teams. Everton and Swansea aren't very good wat. What is this based on now? 3 points against Spurs 3 points against Arsenal 3 points against Southampton 4 points against City 6 points against Liverpool 1 point against West Ham with an away game to come (we just won there in the FA Cup) 1 point against Leicester with a game at Old Trafford to come. We are one of the best sides in the league for results against the "good" sides. I probably should watch more football Thought your record was much poorer tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Nah. We're shit against shit teams. We tend to pull results out of the bag when the odds are against us. We quite possibly have the best record against the top sides, even with the Spurs loss. Not too sure. I think we'll beat Leciester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 You're shit against everyone. Whether you win or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Think Leicester could well win all their games. Chelsea are on holidays already yet will probably still want to beat Spurs. Man Utd are poor against good teams. Everton and Swansea aren't very good wat. What is this based on now? 3 points against Spurs 3 points against Arsenal 3 points against Southampton 4 points against City 6 points against Liverpool 1 point against West Ham with an away game to come (we just won there in the FA Cup) 1 point against Leicester with a game at Old Trafford to come. We are one of the best sides in the league for results against the "good" sides. I probably should watch more football Thought your record was much poorer tbh To be honest, his points are pretty crap. "1 point against West Ham" was a personal highlight, as was "only 1 loss against Southampton". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 It was me listing the top 8 sides you fucking donkey. Had I left out the point against West Ham people would have said, "hur hur what about your point against West Ham." Your point is crap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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