The true secret of Leicester City's success / doping thread merged

[Plays By Sense Of Smell]

I sometimes think that the fine lines between success and failure at the very highest level are underestimated.

While it is one of those once in a blue moon years, I don't think it's too far fetched to concieve the perfect storm in terms of the usual top teams all underperforming at the same time as a lower placed team (who can have their streaks) simply having a good injury-free season, and maintaining their good run thanks to the influence of a top manager and the mental reinforcement from both him and the continued belief they must have drawn from the evolving situation around them.

Added to the hard work ethic that you find with many lower table teams and a sprinkling of gems and you get the result that now have - primarily made up from many small incremental advantages which have all conspired to affect at the same time.

I might suggest this is why it's so difficult for one team to win the title every year - several are set up to consistently take advantage of their expected advantages, but even then, defending the title is a beast due to the difficulty of maximising so many little edges.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Especially as two of them are National Hunt courses!

Are you suggesting that the FA/media are placing hurdles in the way?

 

[paulchapo]

As these rumours are growing why don't the FA appoint an independent drug testing body to do just that. For Leicester to go from almost certainties for relegation to a top six side would be remarkable.To be leading the toughest league in the world by eight points is almost beyond belief.As someone said such a transformation in any other sport would set alarm bells ringing.

 

[blueinsa]

As these rumours are growing why don't the FA appoint an independent drug testing body to do just that. For Leicester to go from almost certainties for relegation to a top six side would be remarkable.To be leading the toughest league in the world by eight points is almost beyond belief.As someone said such a transformation in any other sport would set alarm bells ringing.

Enough time will be allowed to lapse if there is even a hint of truth in this rumour before they tested so that negative results would emerge and the brand protected.

 

[Tom_mcfc]

Wasn't impressed with Leicester today I found them boring to be honest

You must of missed the last few games then mate, yesterday was probably a lot better than the recent tripe they've served up. Sad thing is they won them!

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

It's total and complete coincidence their performances have collapsed since the doctor said he was doping them.

Complete coincidence.

 

[paulchapo]

A lot of their players were let go by other clubs because they weren't quite up to the grade or considered probably past their best,ie Huth and now they are suddenly playing like world champions in their positions. Schmeichel although a decent keeper was a journeyman and is now playing like Gordon Banks,take his save yesterday,incredible.It is the extra edge performance enhancing drugs give athletes to elevate them above their abilities.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

It's total and complete coincidence their performances have collapsed since the doctor said he was doping them.

Complete coincidence.

Last 8 - WDWWWWWD

They must have been bloody good before that!

 

[Malty]

Honestly, that Kante lad has to be on something.. he never stops. Stan Collymore was saying he was shocked that he never even looks like he is deep breathing or tired.. he runs all game.

He even went as far to say that he has never seen anyone in the PL history with Kante's engine.. which is shocking as he is basically come from obscurity and wasn't exactly a mega star in his previous club..

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Honestly, that Kante lad has to be on something.. he never stops. Stan Collymore was saying he was shocked that he never even looks like he is deep breathing or tired.. he runs all game.

Doesn't Stan know a lot about deep breathing?