Leicester City (A) | PL | Post Match Thread

[Betterdeedthan red]

Yep, well hard to argue with that one! If Pep thinks he’s Rico Lahm, then so be it, but it’s a forum, so I’m gonna stick with my view on him - but of course I hope you and Pep are right and I’m wrong ;-)

I think there's more chance pep been right than you wouldn't you say

 

[mackenzie]

Moaning is in the fine traditions of City fans although its often hyperbolic. I watched the game boxing day with my uncle who is well into his 80's who spent the entire game saying this is the worst he'd ever seen City play. I had to remind him he'd still had a season ticket the year Pearce was in charge and he hadn't actually renewed the following year. He still had a good old moan about how crap Haaland is and we had a good time making gentle fun of him

Absolutely ;-)
And, in my opinion anyway, posters who decide who should be fans and who shouldn't can sod off.

 

[Tolmie scores]

It just shows what a difference a little luck can make….not conceding to the oppositions first attack or shot on goal as we have done on so many occasions this season.

A long way from being a perfect performance and we did look vulnerable up until we got the second however let’s take the positives.

Savio looked a player today and Kovacic and Bernardo gave us a little more energy in the middle plus Haaland had his best game for a month but for me McAtee changed the game for City when he came on, slowing the tempo when required and great movement to help set up the second goal.

I just hope now that Pep starts to trust McAtee more and doesn’t just stick him out wide…..he can do the job that an out of form Gundogan isn’t doing at the moment or even instead of De Bruyne or Foden.

We were never going to transition back to our previous high levels in just one game but this will certainly do the confidence no harm.

It seems as though we are going to be busy In January in the transfer market to give the squad that much required energy and maybe creativity….so I think we are allowed some optimism that we’ve hit rock bottom and the only way is up.

Onwards and upwards - what do pro's say - one game at a time and see where the cards fall in May. Great to see McAtee playing well...needed that as he has blown a few opportunities he's had this season..well done son

 

[chesterbells]

I think you can look at Foden to see reasons for Rico's drop in form. Foden is struggling because the team are struggling. He had the luxury of being bedded into a very, very, very good side. Lewis is having to play a starting role in a team that's struggling and being run over in midfield. Foden is struggling more than Foden I'd suggest. No one looks good in our team right now.

I’d agree with a lot of that tbf.

(I also mentioned it in the match thread but I’ve got a trace memory of reading earlier in the season Foden had a bad bout of covid. If he’s struggled to ever fully recover from that, it could be factor in his performances since)

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

Very happy with a win, another nervy affair though.

Lots of positives - Savinho, McAtee, 90 mins from KDB even if not at his best, thought Haaland was great when he got more involved in the build up (proved he’s got it in his locker) and overall the defence was a bit more robust despite a couple of brain farts.

All in all we got what we deserved, couple of good goals and got a bit of luck with some of their chances.

Downside is that we still look porous against a counter attack. We need more physicality in the team to have an effective press.

Baby steps though and all that counts is the 3 points tonight.

 

[don84]

I think it was more that Pep didn't want to go over as he felt embarrassed.

Maybe. He is a proud man, and def out of comfort zone atm.

 

[chesterbells]

I think there's more chance pep been right than you wouldn't you say

Do I really need to answer that?
Can’t believe you’ve written it tbh.
It’s such a reductive line to trot out mate.
We might as well pack up half the City threads on here.

 

[bluechippie]

Here come the Piss Boilers!

 

[KS55]

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He’s made 46 first team appearances for us, and he’s 20 years old according to a quick wiki glance.

He’s had opportunities and then some. And at 20 he’s not “very young” in footballing terms to me. I’ve listed my concerns with him in another post on here. He may become a better player in time, one worthy of a starting place in a top 4 side, but I don’t see it. I’d like to see him moved on - with a buy-back clause if needed, in case you’re right, but as I say, I just can’t see it at the moment.

The drop off in quality which he represents is major weakness in our team imho.

Yeah, top 4 sides are awash with 20 year olds.

 

[Axel Freed]

Away win, clean sheet, textbook header

Turning point