st albans fox Posted 12 November 2023 Share Posted 12 November 2023 2 minutes ago, Holly B said: No He had England involvement, trained with our first team and some evidence to suggest Liverpool didn’t exactly play by the rules so he won’t be cheap. If the last point is proved they could be in deep shite I think you’ll find its liverpool so it means more Holly ……. I’m prepared to consider a whole box of curly wurlies ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 17 November 2023 Share Posted 17 November 2023 https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-city-enzo-maresca-youth-8909850 Leicester City youngsters on difficult ride as they prepare for Enzo Maresca call Latest Leicester City news as we look at how the Foxes youngsters are preparing for Enzoball under new manager Maresca ByLuke Pawley Midlands Football Writer 07:00, 17 NOV 2023 Leicester City are now playing football the Enzo way, as the terraces will tell you whenever the Foxes are in action. The fruits of his work are already clear to see in the Championship, as Leicester sit top of the league with 13 wins from 16 games. But Maresca's 'idea' is one that needs spreading throughout the club, including the under-21 and under-18 teams. Maresca spent time with those sides' coaches in pre-season, briefing them on his 'idea' and what he expects from his young teams. While they are implementing the ideas, the progress has not been quite so smooth. But with the idea new to coaches and players alike, it is an understandable by-product of change. What is clear is that Enzoball is not working for the under-21s against senior opposition. In their three EFL Trophy group stage games, they scored two goals and conceded 11. In a 4-0 defeat to Fleetwood Town's first team last Tuesday (November 7), City's youngsters had 40% possession and completed just 75% of their 161 passes. Three days later, the young Foxes lost 1-0 to Brentford B, but the statistics painted a much different picture. Leicester were dominant, particularly in the second half, and created an abundance of chances. City had 70% of the possession in that game, according to coach Ben Petty. Those contrasting games show the inconsistency of working to implement a new system. Leicester under-21s are currently 20th in the Premier League 2, and the under-18s are eighth in the 13-team U18 Premier League South. While results are an important factor at that level, they are not crucial. What's key here is that the players adapt themselves so they are ready to play for the first team under Enzo Maresca when called upon. Those who watch the young teams regularly can already see evidence of that happening. In the coming years, there are plenty of young players who could be ready to do just that. City have some bright attacking talent coming through the ranks, particularly in the under-18s group. Attacking midfielder Kirsten Otchere, 16, has scored five goals and assisted two more in nine appearances for the under-18s this season. He has already represented England at under-15 level. His teammate Jake Evans, also 16, has made one start and three substitute appearances, scoring three goals. Bobby Amartey, 17, and Kaleb Dyke, 16, have also impressed in the defensive central midfield role, which is pivotal to how Maresca sets up his teams. Former Manchester City full-back Jayden Joseph, 17, is already adapting to the inverted full-back role. The young players will continue their important work with their coaches. First team coach Danny Walker does a lot of work with younger players, and that is set to continue. Youngsters will also get opportunities to train work with Enzo Maresca during international breaks. So while results are perhaps not reflective of an exciting next generation at Leicester City, there is plenty of evidence that good work is being done to develop players for the Enzo way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 17 November 2023 Share Posted 17 November 2023 (edited) ...the trick is not implementing Maresca ball but playing the players in their right positions!!! We have always come off second best to league teams, it is no surprise, what we do not want, is players being shunted around in different positions to make up a team. Edited 17 November 2023 by sacreblueits442 Spelling error. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 17 November 2023 Share Posted 17 November 2023 not being coach by a footballing dinosaur in Ben Petty might help 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryy Posted 18 November 2023 Author Share Posted 18 November 2023 U18’s beat Stoke 4-0 in the Premier League Cup. City: Bausor; Neale, McAlinney, Amartey; Aluko (Thomas 80'), Joseph (Toure 63'), Dyke (Khela 80'), Ali; Briggs; Loureiro (Ononaye 64'), Otchere. Sub not used: Donohue. Goals: Otchere 34', Joseph 43', Ali 71, Ononaye 73'. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly B Posted 21 November 2023 Share Posted 21 November 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban fox Posted 23 November 2023 Share Posted 23 November 2023 Is Bobby Amartey any relation to big Dan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox on the Rox Posted 23 November 2023 Share Posted 23 November 2023 13 minutes ago, urban fox said: Is Bobby Amartey any relation to big Dan? Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambert09 Posted 23 November 2023 Share Posted 23 November 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, urban fox said: Is Bobby Amartey any relation to big Dan? I don’t care. He should be known as Little Dan Edited 23 November 2023 by Lambert09 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 25 November 2023 Share Posted 25 November 2023 https://maidstoneunited.co.uk/2023/11/25/leicesters-appiah-arrives-on-loan/ Paul Appiah has joined the Stones on loan from Leicester City. The 21-year-old signed for the Foxes’ Development Squad during the summer of 2022, following time at Aston Villa’s Academy. After featuring for Chelsea’s under-18s in 2017/18, the centre-back moved to Villa, where he appeared regularly for the Academy and in Premier League 2 between 2018 and 2022. A warm welcome to Paul who will be with us until the end of December and our thanks to Leicester City for their help in arranging the loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerrrFox Posted 25 November 2023 Share Posted 25 November 2023 19 minutes ago, davieG said: https://maidstoneunited.co.uk/2023/11/25/leicesters-appiah-arrives-on-loan/ Paul Appiah has joined the Stones on loan from Leicester City. The 21-year-old signed for the Foxes’ Development Squad during the summer of 2022, following time at Aston Villa’s Academy. After featuring for Chelsea’s under-18s in 2017/18, the centre-back moved to Villa, where he appeared regularly for the Academy and in Premier League 2 between 2018 and 2022. A warm welcome to Paul who will be with us until the end of December and our thanks to Leicester City for their help in arranging the loan. About his level tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 25 November 2023 Share Posted 25 November 2023 3 hours ago, GingerrrFox said: About his level tbh. ...when I first saw him in his first pre-season he looked impressive, I thought we had a real player on our hands!!! He was calm and assured in the defence and could carry the ball forward with adept ball skills. I was looking out to see if he would be brought into the group to train with the first team but he did not have that breakthrough I anticipated. AS time wore on, he and the whole club became worse and his play had deteriorated to the point of him being seen as a liability. I am still amazed that someone could become so poor in such a short space of time. I hope he can turn this all around in a new environment because from what I originally witnessed, he does have the ability to do very well within the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillehamring Posted 25 November 2023 Share Posted 25 November 2023 51 minutes ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...when I first saw him in his first pre-season he looked impressive, I thought we had a real player on our hands!!! He was calm and assured in the defence and could carry the ball forward with adept ball skills. I was looking out to see if he would be brought into the group to train with the first team but he did not have that breakthrough I anticipated. AS time wore on, he and the whole club became worse and his play had deteriorated to the point of him being seen as a liability. I am still amazed that someone could become so poor in such a short space of time. I hope he can turn this all around in a new environment because from what I originally witnessed, he does have the ability to do very well within the game. Same here. Couldn't understand why he was getting slaughtered on here - other than that everyone ended up playing poor last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Shire Fox Posted 26 November 2023 Share Posted 26 November 2023 On 23/11/2023 at 17:43, urban fox said: Is Bobby Amartey any relation to big Dan? No but he plays like him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 26 November 2023 Share Posted 26 November 2023 Does Caden Voice get in for Wolves U21s yet? Leicester U21 vs Wolves U21 next Monday could get a bit spicy if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfcell Posted 26 November 2023 Share Posted 26 November 2023 16 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Does Caden Voice get in for Wolves U21s yet? Leicester U21 vs Wolves U21 next Monday could get a bit spicy if so. Quick glance and he’s only featured for the u18s this season from what I’ve seen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 2 December 2023 Share Posted 2 December 2023 Under 18s kicked off at 12 away against West Ham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcfc sheff Posted 2 December 2023 Share Posted 2 December 2023 59 minutes ago, moore_94 said: Under 18s kicked off at 12 away against West Ham 2-0 down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AjcW Posted 2 December 2023 Share Posted 2 December 2023 Do we think Cannon might play Monday night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore_94 Posted 2 December 2023 Share Posted 2 December 2023 Under 18s lost 5-0 away against West Ham today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 3 December 2023 Share Posted 3 December 2023 On 02/12/2023 at 16:33, AjcW said: Do we think Cannon might play Monday night? he could do with the run out he can't have played since pre season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes96 Posted 4 December 2023 Share Posted 4 December 2023 Young Wormleighton Godsmark-Ford Nelson Wilson Brown Raikhy Cover Alves Richards Popov Maswanise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes96 Posted 4 December 2023 Share Posted 4 December 2023 No Caden Voice in the Wolves ranks fortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta2014 Posted 4 December 2023 Share Posted 4 December 2023 9 minutes ago, Foxes96 said: Young Wormleighton Godsmark-Ford Nelson Wilson Brown Raikhy Cover Alves Richards Popov Maswanise Good to see wormleighton back, hopefully it’s braybrooke next. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 4 December 2023 Share Posted 4 December 2023 19 hours ago, Jimmy said: he could do with the run out he can't have played since pre season Bounce games behind closed doors happening all the time that we don’t know about. Particularly international break weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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