Leicester v City (League Cup) Pre match Discussion thread

[Marvin]

Tuesday KO 19:45

I will admit to knowing absolutely nothing about Leicester in fact I could not name one of their players or who their manager is, I have absolutely zero interest in lower league football

On paper we should win this, but it's a cup game and we are away from home, although I take it they are not on the same level Munich

I guess he will put out a very similar team as to the one he put out at Munich, will he rest Silva or does he need more game time to get his match fitness back?

I don't think this is being televised anywhere

All discussion in here

Are you a JCL . I know Leicester have an ex City keeper in Kasper . And Leicester are managed by Nigel Pearson . I know we once beat them in a Cup Final in 1969 .

No, I just don't take any interest in lower league football it's off my radar

We played them recently

 

[Burtonblue]

Zaba needs some rest

Any chance to play Kolarov on the right and Clichy on the left?

No chance
Kolarov doesn't have a right foot.
Zaba doesn't need a rest anymore than anybody else. He's on fire!

 

[ManCityJordan]

Hi guys,

Leicester fan here.

We're not expecting too much on Tuesday night. It's a pretty tough week for us, we're on a bit of a bad run and have played Burnley on Saturday and QPR next Saturday in a promotion 6-pointer. It's likely that we could well rest/rotate some of our players for this - all depends as to how Pearson looks at it but it seems that Saturday's game at QPR will be of higher importance.

In terms of standard, I wouldn't say we're too bad (perhaps we'd be 15th/16th in the Prem), our home form is very good, and I see that you've had a few dodgy away results (not at Bayern though!)

Was just wondering what to expect in terms of the team that you're likely to put out. It seems that Kompany is key to you being defensively sound too - is he likely to be rested?

All the best guys and if you have any queries, or any of you travelling up to Leicester and have any questions then feel free to ask. Also, feel free to pop on to our main forum ( <a class="postlink" href="http://www.foxestalk.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.foxestalk.co.uk</a> ) :)

We all hate United!

I'm looking forward to going on Tuesday, missed the FA Cup game in 2011. From what ive seen of Leicester they play decent football and have a good stadium with passionate supporters who travel away. Hope to see you again next year in the league, rather you than QPR, twitcher and Barton so good luck next Saturday.

 

[Marvin]

Remember Bruce Dyer from when we played LCFC in the FA Cup replay at City

He was seriously quick.

They also had Sol Bamba in defence who their fans loved. I don't know if he is still there.

 

[dctid]

Leiscter will be well and truly up for it

its going to be a difficult game but i would wxpwxr us to win but dont think it will be a landslide

 

[neildrum]

Re: Leicester TV

This website shows all the tv listings in foreign countries:

<a class="postlink" href="http://liveonsat.com/los__FT_br_eng_ALL.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://liveonsat.com/los__FT_br_eng_ALL.php</a>

So if you have a pub that has the foreign system ask them do they have any of the channels on the list.

 

[MillionDollarDream]

They are going through a rough patch at the moment, they should really be far and away top of the league. I wouldn't advise is to put a full reserve squad because they will be up for it and we know the saying of a team in a slump getting a result against us.

They have an Arsenal player as well as a United player on loan I believe. Pretty good attacking with their front 3. I wouldn't take this game lightly.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

We found out In the last round that a side full of grafters doesn't create enough so we need a mix this game.

Hart
Zab
Kolorov
Boyota
Lescott
Garcia
Navas
Milner
Rodwell
Silva
Dzeko.

Get in front then Silva off at HT for Nasri.

A cup is a cup and for someone with little silverware this represents an early opportunity for Pellegrini to get his first of hopefully many

 

[SNasri8]

So do we play 2legs away and at home or if we win we go right true to Wembley??

 

[citycol]

Hi guys,

Leicester fan here.

We're not expecting too much on Tuesday night. It's a pretty tough week for us, we're on a bit of a bad run and have played Burnley on Saturday and QPR next Saturday in a promotion 6-pointer. It's likely that we could well rest/rotate some of our players for this - all depends as to how Pearson looks at it but it seems that Saturday's game at QPR will be of higher importance.

In terms of standard, I wouldn't say we're too bad (perhaps we'd be 15th/16th in the Prem), our home form is very good, and I see that you've had a few dodgy away results (not at Bayern though!)

Was just wondering what to expect in terms of the team that you're likely to put out. It seems that Kompany is key to you being defensively sound too - is he likely to be rested?

All the best guys and if you have any queries, or any of you travelling up to Leicester and have any questions then feel free to ask. Also, feel free to pop on to our main forum ( <a class="postlink" href="http://www.foxestalk.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.foxestalk.co.uk</a> ) :)

We all hate United!

top post. I hope you get promotion this season.