timeEd32 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 The way they press relentlessly is unreal. It all starts with Vardy, can't even relax on a pass back to the keeper. Kante is everywhere. When you combine that with our nerves and low confidence it's not surprising we struggled to pass the ball at times. On the whole we were so much better than almost every away game this season. No one could have complained if we got a point. The Townsend sub and change in formation put us on top. Nice we have a manager capable of that. Unfortunately, Ranieri responded with a change that leveled things out again. Promising signs, just hope we can play a smart game in the derby. If the occasion doesn't get to us I think we'll win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leffe186 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Haven't seen Leicester much this season, was that a normal performance from them? Wasn't that impressed. *sour grapes alert* Kinda. There were definitely some parallels with their game at our place - they won 1-0, with a goal from a set-piece, and only managed two shots on target. Our game was a bit different though. We should have at least had a couple of goals in the first 20 mins but Schmeichel had a blinder. They came back into it for a bit, then we really should have had the game won before the goal. It was a more stark version of their play this year - we had 62% possession, 21 shots, 16 corners. They got everyone back and looked to hit us on the counter with long balls. And yes, the ref was very generous to them, honestly. They are definitely able to switch their game up when required, but it's still the same basic template. Tight at the back, force the oppo into crosses from out wide which the big guys or Schmeichel can deal with. Kante is everywhere. Look to break at speed either with the wingers or with long balls into the channels for Vardy. Everybody working hard and pressing when they don't have the ball, happy to dole out little niggly fouls, happy to play for free-kicks around the box. They are very well-drilled, both at the back and up front, which is greatly helped by the fact that they have been playing almost exactly the same team all year. Eleven players have started more than 20 league games, and seven of those have played at least 28 of the 30. Compare that to your team (five started more than 20, two started at least 28 (Gini and Janmaat). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ogden Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Haven't seen Leicester much this season, was that a normal performance from them? Wasn't that impressed. The long season is starting to wear on them so I'd say they are at about 95% of what they were 2 months ago. Lately they have been able to stick their nose in front and do whatever it takes to win by a goal. That's no small feat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Can't help being anxious given where we are in table. Guess same is true for players. Thing is though, we didn't get much luck tonight (can't always 'make your own'). Seemed every clearance went to a Leicester player, loose balls just didn't bobble our way, Morgan ran into Sissoko then cannoned into Mitro, when surely would have scored. Might have had a penalty (then or from Sissoko's shot against Morgan's arm). Great finish to score with one of very few chances (free scoring league leaders). Makeshift defence looked organised, number of promising moves 'just' failed: final ball a foot off or the omnipresent Kante seemed to connect with every stretch for the ball. In my current 'just/fair world' deluded frame of mind ( it's been a long night) I choose to think we're saving up the luck for Sunday. If stuff starts to come off, players will get more into their zone/flow, seem to have more time on the ball, do what comes natural. Promising signs tonight, but need something to go for us; kind bounce, rub of the green. Whatever. Howay great footy gods, give us a break, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ogden Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 It doesn't matter about the pen and it doesn't matter that we lost. There was a massive improvement out there tonight and if this had been Rafa's 3rd or 4th game we would have won. Leicester were just holding on for the last 20min. Not many sides have won there this season. Disagree that they were "holding on", they just knew that by killing the game we'd be incapable of scoring based on our woeful goal scoring record away from home. Professional tactics prevailed. Exactly. Leicester followed their script. That's how they've been winning games all season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ogden Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Thought Elliot's kick distribution was very inconsistent. He fluffed a few and it was hard to tell who he was trying to get the ball to a few times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnMag Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 This game was one step for right direction, but still afraid its too late Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Well its Lineker, Leicester fan and all round wanker. Not having that like, Gary's a total gentleman. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 All I can say is that Kante is an absolute monster. Bossed it last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Haven't seen Leicester much this season, was that a normal performance from them? Wasn't that impressed. *sour grapes alert* Kinda. There were definitely some parallels with their game at our place - they won 1-0, with a goal from a set-piece, and only managed two shots on target. Our game was a bit different though. We should have at least had a couple of goals in the first 20 mins but Schmeichel had a blinder. They came back into it for a bit, then we really should have had the game won before the goal. It was a more stark version of their play this year - we had 62% possession, 21 shots, 16 corners. They got everyone back and looked to hit us on the counter with long balls. And yes, the ref was very generous to them, honestly. They are definitely able to switch their game up when required, but it's still the same basic template. Tight at the back, force the oppo into crosses from out wide which the big guys or Schmeichel can deal with. Kante is everywhere. Look to break at speed either with the wingers or with long balls into the channels for Vardy. Everybody working hard and pressing when they don't have the ball, happy to dole out little niggly fouls, happy to play for free-kicks around the box. They are very well-drilled, both at the back and up front, which is greatly helped by the fact that they have been playing almost exactly the same team all year. Eleven players have started more than 20 league games, and seven of those have played at least 28 of the 30. Compare that to your team (five started more than 20, two started at least 28 (Gini and Janmaat). Yeah, that's a good summary. From other games as well as this, I've had the feeling that referees are being a bit lenient with them, for some reason. The likes of Vardy and Mahrez are clever at getting free kicks, and in midfield they're getting away with some borderline challenges. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Bit late but.... Elliot 6 Not much to do, some pressurised kicking Janmaat 6 A few errors on the ball but tireless Taylor 6 Hopeless on the ball but solid, couple of good blocks Lascelles 6 Always nervous when he's on the ball but did better Colback 6 Fairly solid, nowt going forward (instructed) stupid foul Anita 5 Neat and tidy, nowt more Shelvey 7 Inconsistent passing but imposed himself in the second Perez 7 Busy, much more effective in the middle Gini 6.5 Was much better when he got onto the ball in the second half Sissoko 6.5 Effort was there, I thought but frustrating Mitrovic 8 Held up the ball very well. Had zero chances to score Townsend 7 Wanted the ball. Looked lively De Jong 7 Decent cameo, I hope Rafa has seen something Summary- Organised and committed but still toothless up front. Considering the opposition (who were impressive) it was much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Bit late but.... Elliot 6 Not much to do, some pressurised kicking Janmaat 6 A few errors on the ball but tireless Taylor 6 Hopeless on the ball but solid, couple of good blocks Lascelles 6 Always nervous when he's on the ball but did better Colback 6 Fairly solid, nowt going forward (instructed) stupid foul Anita 5 Neat and tidy, nowt more Shelvey 7 Inconsistent passing but imposed himself in the second Perez 7 Busy, much more effective in the middle Gini 6.5 Was much better when he got onto the ball in the second half Sissoko 6.5 Effort was there, I thought but frustrating Mitrovic 8 Held up the ball very well. Had zero chances to score Townsend 7 Wanted the ball. Looked lively De Jong 7 Decent cameo, I hope Rafa has seen something Summary- Organised and committed but still toothless up front. Considering the opposition (who were impressive) it was much better. We seem terrified to have a shot. They'd all rather pass and set someone else up rather than gamble and have a dig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Paully in a trademark garish top. Quite tame that. A suitably unimpressed Tess Mann in front of him anarl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Leicester came so close to scoring that they scored. They scored a offside goal, of course nowt matters other than 1-0 though, might as well bring McClaren back eh? Wasnt actually offside according to some ref on Sky (Dermot Gallagher I think) Hmm, it's a close one. http://i.imgur.com/QbTLzvy.png Taking into account the perspective here, it's likely Lascelles' upper body is just about in line with Vardy. Irrelavent as Taylor headed it clear and it spooned up to vardy who was onside by then. It's the soft free kick that colback gave away that led to it that annoys me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Bit late but.... Elliot 6 Not much to do, some pressurised kicking Janmaat 6 A few errors on the ball but tireless Taylor 6 Hopeless on the ball but solid, couple of good blocks Lascelles 6 Always nervous when he's on the ball but did better Colback 6 Fairly solid, nowt going forward (instructed) stupid foul Anita 5 Neat and tidy, nowt more Shelvey 7 Inconsistent passing but imposed himself in the second Perez 7 Busy, much more effective in the middle Gini 6.5 Was much better when he got onto the ball in the second half Sissoko 6.5 Effort was there, I thought but frustrating Mitrovic 8 Held up the ball very well. Had zero chances to score Townsend 7 Wanted the ball. Looked lively De Jong 7 Decent cameo, I hope Rafa has seen something Summary- Organised and committed but still toothless up front. Considering the opposition (who were impressive) it was much better. Mitrovic an 8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning_Linguist Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Bit late but.... Elliot 6 Not much to do, some pressurised kicking Janmaat 6 A few errors on the ball but tireless Taylor 6 Hopeless on the ball but solid, couple of good blocks Lascelles 6 Always nervous when he's on the ball but did better Colback 6 Fairly solid, nowt going forward (instructed) stupid foul Anita 5 Neat and tidy, nowt more Shelvey 7 Inconsistent passing but imposed himself in the second Perez 7 Busy, much more effective in the middle Gini 6.5 Was much better when he got onto the ball in the second half Sissoko 6.5 Effort was there, I thought but frustrating Mitrovic 8 Held up the ball very well. Had zero chances to score Townsend 7 Wanted the ball. Looked lively De Jong 7 Decent cameo, I hope Rafa has seen something Summary- Organised and committed but still toothless up front. Considering the opposition (who were impressive) it was much better. Mitrovic an 8. Sissoko 6.5? He was toilet..... At Best! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 That's tragic RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Can I go back to not caring again please. I forgot how much I hate this morning after a defeat feeling. My stomach is churning thinking about the next 9 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 A much improved performance. Already after just a couple of days training the team looks far more organised and we actually looked as if we had some sort of game plan. However we have 1 serious problem and that is we have no centre forward worthy of the name. That was our 7th 1-0 defeat of the season and I fear there'll be quite a few 1-0 defeats in our final 9 games because Rafa will organise the defence but we just can't score goals. For that reason we're still dead certs for the drop but if we can somehow persuade Rafa to stop on in the championship then at least there'll be reason to be optimistic for the future. Another bonus was that it only took him 55 minutes to see through the totally pointless Vernon Anita so hopefully that's the last we'll see of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Bit late but.... Elliot 6 Not much to do, some pressurised kicking Janmaat 6 A few errors on the ball but tireless Taylor 6 Hopeless on the ball but solid, couple of good blocks Lascelles 6 Always nervous when he's on the ball but did better Colback 6 Fairly solid, nowt going forward (instructed) stupid foul Anita 5 Neat and tidy, nowt more Shelvey 7 Inconsistent passing but imposed himself in the second Perez 7 Busy, much more effective in the middle Gini 6.5 Was much better when he got onto the ball in the second half Sissoko 6.5 Effort was there, I thought but frustrating Mitrovic 8 Held up the ball very well. Had zero chances to score Townsend 7 Wanted the ball. Looked lively De Jong 7 Decent cameo, I hope Rafa has seen something Summary- Organised and committed but still toothless up front. Considering the opposition (who were impressive) it was much better. Mitrovic an 8. I thought he was excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I thought Mitro had a decent game as well. Not sure about an 8, but good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallsendmag Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Bit late but.... Elliot 6 Not much to do, some pressurised kicking Janmaat 6 A few errors on the ball but tireless Taylor 6 Hopeless on the ball but solid, couple of good blocks Lascelles 6 Always nervous when he's on the ball but did better Colback 6 Fairly solid, nowt going forward (instructed) stupid foul Anita 5 Neat and tidy, nowt more Shelvey 7 Inconsistent passing but imposed himself in the second Perez 7 Busy, much more effective in the middle Gini 6.5 Was much better when he got onto the ball in the second half Sissoko 6.5 Effort was there, I thought but frustrating Mitrovic 8 Held up the ball very well. Had zero chances to score Townsend 7 Wanted the ball. Looked lively De Jong 7 Decent cameo, I hope Rafa has seen something Summary- Organised and committed but still toothless up front. Considering the opposition (who were impressive) it was much better. Mitrovic an 8. It's clear you have an agenda against him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexumaster Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 One thing's for sure, without Mahrez and Kante I don't think they'd be that great a team. They have the hardest working midfield going but once you take those two out (and yes, to a lesser extent Vardy) then they're pretty average. Can't believe a defensive partnering of Huth and Morgan (throw Simpson in too) are top of the league - baffling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 One thing's for sure, without Mahrez and Kante I don't think they'd be that great a team. They have the hardest working midfield going but once you take those two out (and yes, to a lesser extent Vardy) then they're pretty average. Can't believe a defensive partnering of Huth and Morgan (throw Simpson in too) are top of the league - baffling. It's the players in front of them who do the work: pressure oppo into long-balls and crosses from deep which they can easily mop up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dabe Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I think Albrighton is very underrated insofar as his impact on their play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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