Lineker's Lugs Posted 31 January Share Posted 31 January 1 hour ago, LCFCJoe96 said: The way she was talking the other week she's gonna be playing even further up the pitch/a more attacking mid role rather than moving back to defence. Bott/Cayman, Howard/Green, Thibaud, Nevin/Ale is obviously still too light in the middle but there's probably enough there with Bott & Nevin both having played at CB for previous clubs/country Thibaud, now that she seems to have settled, is the only one I really rate in the middle. I thought the signing of Ale might mean one of the previous full backs would move inside, but there is no sign of that yet. It won't matter this season but going forward improvement in central defence is definitely needed. As I frequent this thread more than any other it's probably time to come clean and explain that after a quarter of a century of following women's football I only support the Lionesses and am neutral regarding club football (in the men's game it's the opposite - I only care about Leicester and I don't give a toss about England or any league Leicester are not in). I have history that makes me reluctant to commit to Leicester going back to their ultimately unsuccessful attempts to manipulate the County Cup in 2016-17 (I know how to bear a grudge!). My team from then no longer exists at the same level though that night of celebrating with them at the Baracuda Bar will never be forgotten. I'm still on the committee of that club which now primarily runs junior teams. I watch all the WSL as a neutral including Leicester's games but I'm finding a lot of likeable characters in the squad, especially the horrifically unfortunate Hannah Cain, so I'm slowly coming around. In the meantime it's interesting to see the opinions of those that are more committed to Leicester, whether that's concerns about relegation or criticism of the referee against Everton, both of which, as a neutral, I think are completely unfounded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCJoe96 Posted 31 January Author Share Posted 31 January 9 minutes ago, Lineker's Lugs said: Thibaud, now that she seems to have settled, is the only one I really rate in the middle. I thought the signing of Ale might mean one of the previous full backs would move inside, but there is no sign of that yet. It won't matter this season but going forward improvement in central defence is definitely needed. As I frequent this thread more than any other it's probably time to come clean and explain that after a quarter of a century of following women's football I only support the Lionesses and am neutral regarding club football (in the men's game it's the opposite - I only care about Leicester and I don't give a toss about England or any league Leicester are not in). I have history that makes me reluctant to commit to Leicester going back to their ultimately unsuccessful attempts to manipulate the County Cup in 2016-17 (I know how to bear a grudge!). My team from then no longer exists at the same level though that night of celebrating with them at the Baracuda Bar will never be forgotten. I'm still on the committee of that club which now primarily runs junior teams. I watch all the WSL as a neutral including Leicester's games but I'm finding a lot of likeable characters in the squad, especially the horrifically unfortunate Hannah Cain, so I'm slowly coming around. In the meantime it's interesting to see the opinions of those that are more committed to Leicester, whether that's concerns about relegation or criticism of the referee against Everton, both of which, as a neutral, I think are completely unfounded. Kirk’s mentioned a few times that we left ourselves light at the back because of wanting the right player (and I assume feeling we have enough to get by as is, because we do) rather than just signing anyone, as long as it’s sorted in the summer and we get a good partner alongside Thibaud I’m happy, shame Ash Plumptre left because I’d have liked to see that pairing. And re: the ref Sunday I didn’t notice anything particularly better/worse than any other ref but that’s from watching on TV rather than at the game. Look to be about clear of any relegation scrap now too (West Ham beating Bristol City and us winning at the weekend puts some nice daylight there) but finishing lower than 7th/8th would feel like a bit of a disappointment considering how many games we’ve been in winning positions of and stuffed up so I get the fear to a degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Posted 31 January Share Posted 31 January (edited) 3 hours ago, Jimmy said: maybe they will move Sam Tierney back to CB, she signed as a defender She is one of our most technical players and can see how important she is playing up the pitch, cant see her been moved back. She isnt even listed as a defender now on the squad page. Edited 31 January by Chrysalis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lineker's Lugs Posted 31 January Share Posted 31 January 1 hour ago, LCFCJoe96 said: Kirk’s mentioned a few times that we left ourselves light at the back because of wanting the right player (and I assume feeling we have enough to get by as is, because we do) rather than just signing anyone, as long as it’s sorted in the summer and we get a good partner alongside Thibaud I’m happy, shame Ash Plumptre left because I’d have liked to see that pairing. And re: the ref Sunday I didn’t notice anything particularly better/worse than any other ref but that’s from watching on TV rather than at the game. Look to be about clear of any relegation scrap now too (West Ham beating Bristol City and us winning at the weekend puts some nice daylight there) but finishing lower than 7th/8th would feel like a bit of a disappointment considering how many games we’ve been in winning positions of and stuffed up so I get the fear to a degree. Agree with the BIB, but I actually have Leicester 2 points up on what I would have expected at the start of the season and that's only because at that point I would have gone for a draw at Everton. I can't be bothered to look back but I think I posted pre-season that either 8th or 9th was the best Leicester could expect. 7th is definitely in play now, but I'd make Villa favourites for that. I rate Carla Ward and I'm amazed how Villa have under-performed but I still expect them to get their arses in gear sooner or later. Maybe it won't happen though, especially if they lose Blindkilde Brown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCJoe96 Posted 1 February Author Share Posted 1 February (edited) Final likely to be at Loughborough Uni if the past is anything to go by We beat Arsenal 2-0 in the 2022 final fwiw Edited 1 February by LCFCJoe96 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 2 February Share Posted 2 February Jonathan Morgan sacked by Sheffield United after new evidence of his actions before he arrived at the club making his position there untenable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCJoe96 Posted 2 February Author Share Posted 2 February 1 hour ago, Jimmy said: Jonathan Morgan sacked by Sheffield United after new evidence of his actions before he arrived at the club making his position there untenable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 2 February Share Posted 2 February (edited) that's grounds for us to sack him not them, though I guess if they were already having doubts it would push them over to that side Edited 2 February by Jimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionator Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February https://theathletic.com/5247876/2024/02/03/jonathan-morgan-sheffield-united-sacked-inside-story/ Sounds like a complete wrongun. “She was 18, not 17 so it’s fine”. What a creep. Hope the woman in question is ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February 17 hours ago, Jimmy said: Jonathan Morgan sacked by Sheffield United after new evidence of his actions before he arrived at the club making his position there untenable Thought had already left by mutual consent or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February 2 hours ago, Chrysalis said: Thought had already left by mutual consent or something. he stood down for the investigation then returned after being cleared. The full allegations are in the Athletic today, now I've seen them they did the right thing and he's done in football, he's alleged to have had a 3 year relationship with a player that started when she was just 17, though he claims she was 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February Carrie Jones' stunning long-range strike earned Bristol City a draw with Aston Villa as the Women's Super League strugglers reduced their deficit at the bottom of the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCJoe96 Posted 3 February Author Share Posted 3 February 10 minutes ago, davieG said: Carrie Jones' stunning long-range strike earned Bristol City a draw with Aston Villa as the Women's Super League strugglers reduced their deficit at the bottom of the table. Quality goal, if they drop I'd take her back here next season, great young player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCFCJoe96 Posted 3 February Author Share Posted 3 February Hattrick for Denny Draper, Nelly Las played the 90 and Simone Sherwood came on too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKLFox Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February 9 minutes ago, LCFCJoe96 said: Hattrick for Denny Draper, Nelly Las played the 90 and Simone Sherwood came on too She’s going on to big things that girl, hopefully with us but would imagine she’ll be snapped up sooner rather than later by the rich clubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyblue Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February My daughter wants to go to the man city game tomorrow. How do I get away tickets? Do I buy them direct from man city? Assuming no segregation? Any advice welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pita Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February 1 hour ago, BKLFox said: She’s going on to big things that girl, hopefully with us but would imagine she’ll be snapped up sooner rather than later by the rich clubs Let’s hope we can keep her for a season or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February 12 minutes ago, Pita said: Let’s hope we can keep her for a season or two well playing her would be a start but she vanished from the bench even when we could barely fill a bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK3Blue Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February (edited) 36 minutes ago, rugbyblue said: My daughter wants to go to the man city game tomorrow. How do I get away tickets? Do I buy them direct from man city? Assuming no segregation? Any advice welcome Goto man city women website. Book tickets and parking aswell, it's free to park. We are in West block 1 but id imagine there will be a few lcfc fans elsewhere. No segregation Edited 3 February by SK3Blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK3Blue Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February 19 minutes ago, Jimmy said: well playing her would be a start but she vanished from the bench even when we could barely fill a bench She's only had 10 mins v West Ham, I saw her at Derby in the cup at half time so she is around the senior players but we should have given her opportunities in the conti Cup in my opinion. Only found out recently she's Mark Drapers daughter, ex Leicester mid 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLittleBigMan Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February Be interesting to see if he sticks with kop in goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February 10 minutes ago, TheLittleBigMan said: Be interesting to see if he sticks with kop in goal. against Man City? he'll go Leitzig, her shot stopping is better and we'll have less of the ball which was why he went for Kop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyblue Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February 42 minutes ago, SK3Blue said: Goto man city women website. Book tickets and parking aswell, it's free to park. We are in West block 1 but id imagine there will be a few lcfc fans elsewhere. No segregation Thank you. Much appreciated. Now sorted 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February 2 hours ago, LCFCJoe96 said: Hattrick for Denny Draper, Nelly Las played the 90 and Simone Sherwood came on too Nel is a student where I work. Good kid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted 3 February Share Posted 3 February have the club made any comments about the Morgan issue? You'd think they would have been asked about it given he did it whilst working here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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