Leicester City away match thread

[sh1t_ref_again]

Watching the pen again, think bbc describe it well

Wilfred Ndidi went down in the box having fallen over an outstretched leg from Kal Naismith

looked very much like the player saw Naismith leg and chucked himself over it, maybe just prem experience 

[Supersonic Robin]

4 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Such a solid performance. We really are becoming a really good side. Only done by a penalty by a side like that.  They dominated the ball but Max only had one good save to make. 
 

Seeing as Lansdown seems to like backing managers during losing runs, maybe this will spark him into action! 

As much as I agree with the general sentiment, it has to be said that we did get battered today. On another day we could quite easily have lost that game 3-0.

No shame given the opposite, but lets not romanticize the nature of today's game.

[maxjak]

43 minutes ago, old_eastender said:

1-0 Vardy, could quickly rack up more goals now, poor from Naismith

Naismith for all his talent will probably give away 2-3 pens a season?   I knew we would lose either 1-0 or 2-0 today........shame i didn't put some money on it?    Still, a respectable performance against a side who will be back in the Prem next season?  We cannot expect to nick away results without a poacher/goalscorer, the sooner we get Tommy back, the better.

[formerly known as ivan]

3 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

Watching the pen again, think bbc describe it well

Wilfred Ndidi went down in the box having fallen over an outstretched leg from Kal Naismith

looked very much like the player saw Naismith leg and chucked himself over it, maybe just prem experience 

 Naismith was off balance and was no where near the ball. Didn’t need to stick his leg out but I guess that was just instinct taking over. I don’t think it’s one we can complain about.

[petehinton]

4 minutes ago, Supersonic Robin said:

As much as I agree with the general sentiment, it has to be said that we did get battered today. On another day we could quite easily have lost that game 3-0.

No shame given the opposite, but lets not romanticize the nature of today's game.

Dominated with the ball yeah, but it’s not like it was wave after wave after wave of unbelievable save from Max. We were very solid and organised. On another day It was also there to be smashed and grabbed, but we were too wasteful with the ball in the end. 

[bexhill reds]

7 minutes ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

Watching the pen again, think bbc describe it well

Wilfred Ndidi went down in the box having fallen over an outstretched leg from Kal Naismith

looked very much like the player saw Naismith leg and chucked himself over it, maybe just prem experience 

Exactly that Naismith’s been squared up if he doesn’t try to challenge then it’s probably a goal, so has to stick his leg out, no forward minded player is ever going to turn that down, made it easy for the ref.

[Mr Popodopolous]

Not seen any footage yet so can't comment too much but..

Weimann back, nice to see him.

We certainly didn't get thrashed albeit the stats are a bit one sided.

Penalty or not? Well anyway was given and we lost. Hope we gave Vardy pelters for celebrating in front of fans. Would it have been given up the other end?

Leicester are top end so no great surprise. Feels respectable defeat on  the face of it. Few seasons ago maybe we would have subsided and lost by a few.

[Kid in the Riot]

Think we did OK.

End of the day, they've spent the summer shopping in Selfridges.

We've spent it checking the reduced section of Aldi every Monday night. 

[Bris Red]

No shame in losing 1-0 to a side like that away from home. Onwards and upwards.

[bexhill reds]

2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Think we did OK.

End of the day, they've spent the summer shopping in Selfridges.

We've spent it checking the reduced section of Aldi every Monday night. 

Then in Jason Knight we’ve got a bona fide bargain

[Major Isewater]

28 minutes ago, And Its Smith said:

Negatives would be showed them a bit too much respect for first hour. When we did get in decent positions we were sloppy. 
 

Overall it was okay. Battled well. 

I thought the opposite. We were like terriers nipping at their ankles and not giving them any space to develop their game. 
It’s a shame Tommy’s been injured because he makes a difference in attack . We’ll win more than we lose this season. 
 

[Kid in the Riot]

3 minutes ago, bexhill reds said:

Then in Jason Knight we’ve got a bona fide bargain

Only £1.3m upfront, I entirely agree. 

Assuming he continues as he is he'll be worth several times that by the end of the season. 

[mozo]

6 minutes ago, petehinton said:

I think we’ve more than showed it already, personally. Conway and Atkinson and Vyner to come back in as well. I genuinely am at a loss as to what else we’d need to show from here on to give the lansdowns belief that Nige & co have the platform to take us forward now.  They’re getting so much out of what we’ve got, and that’s before being allowed to spend the leeway we have from Scott; which they deserve. 
 

The reception he got before and after the game today by Leicester fans, I’ve never ever seen before. On the off chance either Lansdown was actually there today, should be added food for thought 

Yeah I think it's personnel that we need to become a force at this level.

Seeing the likes of Wells, James and Williams struggling to cover the ground against a team of athletes avowed that we need more physical talent.

Sykes, Bell and Knight had the energy, but not the cutting edge quality (per Weimann).

We've got a side capable of mid table and possibly better, but you got a great yardstick today for what we need to compete with the best.

If only we had sold a hot prospect for 20m and could invest some of that money...

[bcfc01]

Big gulf in class as we knew, but at least have a go at them. Showed them far too much respect and didn't even attempt to play our own game. Having said that, we were so sloppy in possession it wouldn't have made much difference today if we did try to play football. Bottom line is that we made it very easy for them. 

The only positives for me was that it was only 0-1 and Max, Tanner, Naismith, Dickie, and James played well imo.

BTW, I didn't realise what a petty and thin skinned little shit Vardy is.

[Mr Popodopolous]

Apparently

We "Miserably parked the bus"

Plus they "Should and or could have won by 3 or 4".

Couple of comments off Foxestalk 

Typical PL arrogance or?

They were also 'a League above'.

Edited September 23, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[The Original OTIB]

5 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Think we did OK.

End of the day, they've spent the summer shopping in Selfridges.

We've spent it checking the reduced section of Aldi every Monday night. 

Explain Ipswich so far then?

Will they get "found out" soon?

Wes Burns is no Selfridges.

Criminal that Leicester got relegated, very decent side even with stars that have exited. See where we are in a few weeks. Still think we will get much better in time.

[Rossi the Robin]

Looked good defensively, players giving for the shirt 100%

Knights pass to Weimann at knee height for the chance, summed it up with the ball 

[mozo]

14 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Dominated with the ball yeah, but it’s not like it was wave after wave after wave of unbelievable save from Max. We were very solid and organised. On another day It was also there to be smashed and grabbed, but we were too wasteful with the ball in the end. 

That would have been a smash n grab win maybe 1 in 20.

A 2-0 win probably 10 in 20.

[The Original OTIB]

1 minute ago, bcfc01 said:

Big gulf in class as we knew, but at least have a go at them. Showed them far too much respect and didn't even attempt to play our own game. Having said that, we were so sloppy in possession it wouldn't have made much difference today if we did try to play football. Bottom line is that we made it very easy for them. 

The only positives for me was that it was only 0-1 and Max, Tanner, Naismith, Dickie, and James played well imo.

BTW, I didn't realise what a petty and thin skinned little shit Vardy is.

Just like the Mrs then.

[bcfc01]

1 minute ago, Rossi the Robin said:

Looked good defensively, players giving for the shirt 100%

Knights pass to Weimann at knee height for the chance, summed it up with the ball 

Weimann was in a good position and he got a shit pass that gave him no chance.

I agree, it just summed up how poor with the ball we were.

[Mr Popodopolous]

4 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

BTW, I didn't realise what a petty and thin skinned little shit Vardy is.

I hope we gave him loads for that...hope he gets it at AG the 

Edited September 23, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[bcfc01]

4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Apparently

We "Miserably parked the bus"

Plus they "Should and or could have won by 3 or 4".

Couple of comments off Foxestalk 

Typical PL arrogance or?

They're correct imo.

[Bedred31]

Love the fact that Pearson’s made us, first and foremost, so hard to beat. Sure, it may compromise a bit of creativity, but I’m loving it, primarily because I can’t recall a moment in the 50 odd years I’ve followed City when this would have been the first thing to mention.

[nickolas]

5 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Apparently

We "Miserably parked the bus"

Plus they "Should and or could have won by 3 or 4".

Couple of comments off Foxestalk 

Typical PL arrogance or?

They were also 'a League above'.

Their commentary was very arrogant. As if to say we should just lie down and let them walk through us. 
They should win this league comfortably so no need for the arrogance. 

[Mr Popodopolous]

Just now, nickolas said:

Their commentary was very arrogant. As if to say we should just lie down and let them walk through us. 
They should win this league comfortably so no need for the arrogance. 

Arrogant entitled ******* aren't they. Midlands thing?

[Kid in the Riot]

7 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

BTW, I didn't realise what a petty and thin skinned little shit Vardy is.

Really? He shithouses opposition fans at every opportunity, and is very well known for doing so. 

[Mr Popodopolous]

2 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

They're correct imo.

Among the crowing did read an observation that stated we were the most negative side they've faced so far, Huddersfield and Rotherham were apparently more positive but they were at home I would add.

Just now, Kid in the Riot said:

Really? He shithouses opposition fans at every opportunity, and is very well known for doing so. 

Did we react accordingly as fans? Certainly hope so. 

[bcfc01]

1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Really? He shithouses opposition fans at every opportunity, and is very well known for doing so. 

Never noticed as I rarely watch EPL games.

[BUTOR]

4 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Apparently

We "Miserably parked the bus"

Plus they "Should and or could have won by 3 or 4".

Couple of comments off Foxestalk 

Typical PL arrogance or?

No, they’re perfectly entitled to make those comments and we would probably be doing the same in their position. 

But it doesn’t bother me in the slightest. We’ve gone blow for blow with parachute teams in the past couple of years and been put to bed by the hour. We stayed in the game until the last second and had chances to nick something. That was always going to be the plan and we could have executed it. They’ve got to accept that with 70 million quid worth of talent on their bench most teams in this league can’t compete without attempting to stifle them, barring the ones that have the finances to do so. It’s just the way it’s going to be for Leicester this year, and they should deal with it. Blame the extravagant and ever-widening gap in finances between the Premier League and the Chanpionship, not us. 

[Kid in the Riot]

10 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said:

Explain Ipswich so far then?

Will they get "found out" soon?

Wes Burns is no Selfridges.

Criminal that Leicester got relegated, very decent side even with stars that have exited. See where we are in a few weeks. Still think we will get much better in time.

Sorry,what have Ipswich got to do with anything? I was comparing us and Leicester. 

PNE would've been a better comparison with us.

Anyway, yes, Leicester are v good and shouldn't have got themselves relegated really. Still, they can rebuild and will be back up there again next season. Seem to have a good one with their manager. 

[The Original OTIB]

2 minutes ago, BUTOR said:

No, they’re perfectly entitled to make those comments and we would probably be doing the same in their position. 

But it doesn’t bother me in the slightest. We’ve gone blow for blow with parachute teams in the past couple of years and been put to bed by the hour. We stayed in the game until the last second and had chances to nick something. That was always going to be the plan and we could have executed it. They’ve got to accept that with 70 million quid worth of talent on their bench most teams in this league can’t compete without attempting to stifle them, barring the ones that have the finances to do so. It’s just the way it’s going to be for Leicester this year, and they should deal with it. Blame the extravagant and ever-widening gap in finances between the Premier League and the Chanpionship, not us. 

Explain Luton then. Spent eff all. Even have Woodrow.

[Bedred31]

3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

I hope we gave him loads for that...hope he gets it at AG the 

His time in the game is almost up- he’s not a manager or a coach. He’s made the very best of what he’s got and there must be money in the bank. But Mrs V will probably burn through that quickly and she doesn’t look to me like the kind of girl to stick around when the lights dim and the credit tightens. It’s really never ever going to be as good as this for him and I’d bet that the future could be a bit tricky. So, I’d forget his silliness today, because in a year or three we won’t remember his name. 

[The Original OTIB]

2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said:

Sorry,what have Ipswich got to do with anything? I was comparing us and Leicester. 

PNE would've been a better comparison with us.

Anyway, yes, Leicester are v good and shouldn't have got themselves relegated really. Still, they can rebuild and will be back up there again next season. Seem to have a good one with their manager. 

Spending money and where you shop. Luton did alright in Poundland. Money isn't always the answer. Holding onto Nige and keep building certainly is.

[BUTOR]

Just now, The Original OTIB said:

Explain Luton then. Spent eff all. Even have Woodrow.

You’ve missed the point. I think it’s perfectly possible for us to both get promoted soon, and to pick up results against the top teams, but that doesn’t mean we can go into games away at the King Power without serious caution and expect to get anything. Did Luton get promoted playing attacking gung ho football against the parachute sides or did they play those games as an organised unit? 

[Mr Popodopolous]

5 minutes ago, Bedred31 said:

His time in the game is almost up- he’s not a manager or a coach. He’s made the very best of what he’s got and there must be money in the bank. But Mrs V will probably burn through that quickly and she doesn’t look to me like the kind of girl to stick around when the lights dim and the credit tightens. It’s really never ever going to be as good as this for him and I’d bet that the future could be a bit tricky. So, I’d forget his silliness today, because in a year or three we won’t remember his name. 

Nah he should get it at AG the tosser.

His irritating tendencies are well known of course..

Edited September 23, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[East Londoner]

You have to wonder how on earth Leicester managed to get relegated with what they had at their disposal 

Also as a wider point walking past the rugby ground heading to the game made me realise that Leicester isn’t that different to Bristol but has the benefit of being a one team city 

[Loderingo]

Have just put £3 on Southampton for relegation at 40/1.  Think it could be a good trading bet as they're dropping like a stone.

[Silvio Dante]

7 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said:

Explain Luton then. Spent eff all. Even have Woodrow.

 

4 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said:

Spending money and where you shop. Luton did alright in Poundland. Money isn't always the answer. Holding onto Nige and keep building certainly is.

Hi Steve

[The Original OTIB]

5 minutes ago, BUTOR said:

You’ve missed the point. I think it’s perfectly possible for us to both get promoted soon, and to pick up results against the top teams, but that doesn’t mean we can go into games away at the King Power without serious caution and expect to get anything. Did Luton get promoted playing attacking gung ho football against the parachute sides or did they play those games as an organised unit? 

Think you have missed the point. I think it too simpistic to talk about money spent all the time. I am happy with our progress all things considered. Never said anything about "gung ho".

Edited September 23, 2023 by The Original OTIB

[REDOXO]

37 minutes ago, maxjak said:

Naismith for all his talent will probably give away 2-3 pens a season?   I knew we would lose either 1-0 or 2-0 today........shame i didn't put some money on it?    Still, a respectable performance against a side who will be back in the Prem next season?  We cannot expect to nick away results without a poacher/goalscorer, the sooner we get Tommy back, the better.

We were done as soon as that little ball just outside the area put the forward in. Naismith was caught slightly on the forwards left and wasn't going to be able to make a reasonable effort at the ball. Still we played well in a back to the wall game with a new defensive partnership. Vyner is a big loss for the next six weeks MINIMUM. Could be the season.

Conway getting back along with Atkinson and Benny and the lesser spotted McCrorie will help. Wiemann needs games now to get up to speed.

As for Leicester, they were better than us pretty much all over. The way their manager celebrated reminded me of Norwich a couple of seasons ago they got three points against a decent side. Make no mistake we are a decent side, but mote importantly a decent squad. Leicester are likely to be around the top at the end of the season of course, thye only thing that could stop them is the dealing with the same injury crisis that we always seem to be managing!

[mozo]

Meaningless post trigger warning...

We thrashed Plymouth, Plymouth spanked Norwich and Norwich comfortably beat us. So that mean...??

 

[johnheadbcfc]

15 minutes ago, Bedred31 said:

His time in the game is almost up- he’s not a manager or a coach. He’s made the very best of what he’s got and there must be money in the bank. But Mrs V will probably burn through that quickly and she doesn’t look to me like the kind of girl to stick around when the lights dim and the credit tightens. It’s really never ever going to be as good as this for him and I’d bet that the future could be a bit tricky. So, I’d forget his silliness today, because in a year or three we won’t remember his name. 

Christ

[Davefevs]

We battled away today, but ultimately outclassed.

Tanner had a very good game, as did Dickie.  Naismith and Pring were very brave, but not as good as first two.

I really liked what I saw from TGH when he came on, gave us a bit of composure on the ball and at the heart of us getting some possession in their half.

A nice week off, ready to go again v Stoke.

[Bedred31]

8 minutes ago, Loderingo said:

Have just put £3 on Southampton for relegation at 40/1.  Think it could be a good trading bet as they're dropping like a stone.

Worth noting that Lansdown’s promotion of our academy (coupled with his Channel Island contacts) has completely screwed Southampton’s modus. For years they monopolised West Country talent and traded upwards on the proceeds, but not now. 

[maxjak]

42 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said:

Explain Ipswich so far then?

Will they get "found out" soon?

Wes Burns is no Selfridges.

Criminal that Leicester got relegated, very decent side even with stars that have exited. See where we are in a few weeks. Still think we will get much better in time.

We will get better in time, I agree.   But it is criminal, with the money that was incoming from sales, that we did not buy a decent striker.  When i use a ridiculously emotive term like "criminal', I am referring to the lack of reward for the  fantastic loyal support that we engender home and away.  The superb fan base that has been rewarded for it's dedication, by watching 2   game changers leave, and (This not a assault on his ability, as he is what he is) Cornick be recruited ?   A game like today could   possibly have had a positive result if we had someone who could poach a goal? 

I appreciate it is all ifs and buts, and i believe that NP is doing a great job, but despite our 4 goals against Plymouth......our attack is insipid, dull and lacking creativity.  Just hope when Tommy is back, he stays fit and healthy, as he is at     this time,  IMO , the best striker at the club, by a considerable distance?  

Edited September 23, 2023 by maxjak

[Davefevs]

2 minutes ago, mozo said:

Meaningless post trigger warning...

We thrashed Plymouth, Plymouth spanked Norwich and Norwich comfortably beat us. So that mean...??

 

That Schumacher thought his best chance of points this week was as Home Park!

[Mr Popodopolous]

Or alternatively he thought we were the easier game so saved his 1st XI for the main attraction. Could be either.

[REDOXO]

2 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

That Schumacher thought his best chance of points this week was as Home Park!

 

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Or alternatively he thought we were the easier game so saved his 1st XI for the main attraction. Could be either.

Not sure I care. You can only beat what's in front of you. Unfortunately not today

[Mr Popodopolous]

Always thought Norwich were outperforming their average all told early on. Oh they had goals and they made chances but didn't half concede a few, away from home especially.

Edited September 23, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous

[The Original OTIB]

9 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Always thought Norwich were outperforming their average all told early on. Oh they had goals and they made chances but didn't half concede a few, away from home especially.

Basically, news flash for everyone. This is a mad division, like no other.

[Midred]

33 minutes ago, Bedred31 said:

His time in the game is almost up- he’s not a manager or a coach. He’s made the very best of what he’s got and there must be money in the bank. But Mrs V will probably burn through that quickly and she doesn’t look to me like the kind of girl to stick around when the lights dim and the credit tightens. It’s really never ever going to be as good as this for him and I’d bet that the future could be a bit tricky. So, I’d forget his silliness today, because in a year or three we won’t remember his name. 

He never looked like he was going to score without the penalty. Did the ref feel sorry for him?

[The Original OTIB]

18 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

We battled away today, but ultimately outclassed.

Tanner had a very good game, as did Dickie.  Naismith and Pring were very brave, but not as good as first two.

I really liked what I saw from TGH when he came on, gave us a bit of composure on the ball and at the heart of us getting some possession in their half.

A nice week off, ready to go again v Stoke.

Composure is key. For all that Williams can do, he lacks this.

Edited September 23, 2023 by The Original OTIB

[Davefevs]

Just now, The Original OTIB said:

Composure is key. For all that Willians can do, he lacks this.

He does at times, today he certainly did.

[Jose]

13 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Always thought Norwich were outperforming their average all told early on. Oh they had goals and they made chances but didn't half concede a few, away from home especially.

They’ve lost Sargent and Barnes to injury which is a big blow. 

[Midred]

Is it an optical illusion with enclosed stadiums or is the KP alot wider than AG? It looked smaller!

[Davefevs]

 

[mozo]

4 minutes ago, The Original OTIB said:

Composure is key. For all that Williams can do, he lacks this.

There was one point where he lost the ball with a sloppy pass in attack and didn't have the legs to track back so just covered a forward position instead, whilst James sprinted back (his best attempt at a sprint) to cover the counter attack.

I love James as a player, but eventually this side would benefit from a team of players that can all sprint to atone for their errors, or at least get back in position.

[Dan Robin]

21 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

I really liked what I saw from TGH when he came on, gave us a bit of composure on the ball and at the heart of us getting some possession in their half.

 

Agree. Among the subs he had probably the better impact on the game: Weimann for exemple had good and bad moments. James still a class above other midfielders though.

[Mark_LCFC]

58 minutes ago, bcfc01 said:

BTW, I didn't realise what a petty and thin skinned little shit Vardy is.

You spent the entire build up to him taking the penalty singing about his wife being a grass, what did you expect?

Unlucky today. Was never going to be easy for us, never comfortable playing against a Nigel Pearson side after he's cleared out the dross/players who don't give a shit. Obviously we've got an obscene advantage over the rest of the league so you probably can't read too much into today, but I think you guys will be in and around the play-offs. You've got the best manager in the division. Hope it's a Premier League fixture next season

[Ostrich]

Great reception for Nige, just as good if not better than when Ranieri first came back.

It was tough like I expected - very solid defensively and great commitment to get back in, block shots etc. I also haven’t seen a team swarm us as well as you did first half. Well coached and resolute but just lacked quality to get up the pitch consistently.

I was trying to compare it to Hull who were very similar in their stout defence. They were probably that touch braver which meant they got themselves a goal to defend but idk whether it was a lack of bravery vs the fine margins of Hull just managing to knit a few things together for a bit whereas you weren’t quite able to.

Your making it difficult aside, I was a bit disappointed with us first half, letting ourselves down in key moments and it’s obvious we’ve still got plenty of improving to do - everything could be a bit crisper and bit more fluid. Better second half & again we make teams suffer so they tire. Although when you changed the press after Cornick came on we looked a little unsettled at times, I fully expected you’d wilt completely after the goal.

I see another set of fans happy to give Vardy some stick but can’t back him giving any back. He’s done it for years to numerous fans and you love it when he’s yours. 

I remember you started well last season and fell off in the middle but that shouldn’t happen this year. Are goals the concern? Should be up around the top 10 and challenging for better but wonder if that will be what stops you?

[Super]

1 hour ago, Supersonic Robin said:

As much as I agree with the general sentiment, it has to be said that we did get battered today. On another day we could quite easily have lost that game 3-0.

No shame given the opposite, but lets not romanticize the nature of today's game.

Yep 1-0 flattered us but we battled hard. We created nothing. 

[Ian M]

9 minutes ago, Ostrich said:

I remember you started well last season and fell off in the middle but that shouldn’t happen this year. Are goals the concern? Should be up around the top 10 and challenging for better but wonder if that will be what stops you?

Last season things started to go downhill when our small squad was hit by injuries and we were left playing CMs and FBs at CB.

This season we have an even smaller squad and just as many if not more injuries but not concentrated into any one position so much and actually have the prospect of players returning in the next month. (Our biggest loss atm is Tommy Conway who is likely to be our top scorer this season)

[Bizyer]

1 hour ago, East Londoner said:

You have to wonder how on earth Leicester managed to get relegated with what they had at their disposal 

Also as a wider point walking past the rugby ground heading to the game made me realise that Leicester isn’t that different to Bristol but has the benefit of being a one team city 

Are you telling me that there's another team in Bristol? I'm shocked!

[The Original OTIB]

2 minutes ago, Bizyer said:

Are you telling me that there's another team in Bristol? I'm shocked!

No, there's only one.

[BUTOR]

Surprised to see anyone complaining about Vardy’s celebration. That guy is a legend of the English game. What a goal scorer and character. Getting shithoused by Vardy is one for the travelling fan’s bucket list. A badge of honour. Running the length of the pitch to mock Bristol City fans, it was hilarious. Not like he’s an ex gashead or anything 

[The Dolman Pragmatist]

I’m all for giving youth a chance, but that’s two games now when Yeboah has looked like a fish out of water.  Would he have benefited more from a loan spell elsewhere?  He really looked way out of his depth today.

[DaveF]

1 hour ago, Bedred31 said:

His time in the game is almost up- he’s not a manager or a coach. He’s made the very best of what he’s got and there must be money in the bank. But Mrs V will probably burn through that quickly and she doesn’t look to me like the kind of girl to stick around when the lights dim and the credit tightens. It’s really never ever going to be as good as this for him and I’d bet that the future could be a bit tricky. So, I’d forget his silliness today, because in a year or three we won’t remember his name. 

Classy post... 

[Engvall’s Splinter]

4 minutes ago, BUTOR said:

Surprised to see anyone complaining about Vardy’s celebration. That guy is a legend of the English game. What a goal scorer and character. Getting shithoused by Vardy is one for the travelling fan’s bucket list. A badge of honour. Running the length of the pitch to mock Bristol City fans, it was hilarious. Not like he’s an ex gashead or anything 

Agreed. Never understand when fans have a paddy when an opposing player gives a bit back. 

[BUTOR]

7 minutes ago, The Dolman Pragmatist said:

I’m all for giving youth a chance, but that’s two games now when Yeboah has looked like a fish out of water.  Would he have benefited more from a loan spell elsewhere?  He really looked way out of his depth today.

And an equal number where has hasn’t at all. Young player in inconsistent shock 

[glynriley]

1 hour ago, Bedred31 said:

His time in the game is almost up- he’s not a manager or a coach. He’s made the very best of what he’s got and there must be money in the bank. But Mrs V will probably burn through that quickly and she doesn’t look to me like the kind of girl to stick around when the lights dim and the credit tightens. It’s really never ever going to be as good as this for him and I’d bet that the future could be a bit tricky. So, I’d forget his silliness today, because in a year or three we won’t remember his name. 

He’ll always get work as an Albert Steptoe lookalike. 

Edited September 23, 2023 by glynriley