Leicester 2 Coventry 1 post match thread

[Scanchez]

We need to sell KDH because he's garbage.

 

Then we should try and sign him because he's awesome.

[FoxyJim1987]

16 minutes ago, Finnegan said:

Does Gustavo Hamer always look like he's eaten a smaller Gustavo Hamer before the game? 

Don't care about his size he was best player on the pitch for the most of the game. If we manage to offload a few I'd definitely try and prise him away from them, that creativity was what we were missing.

[MattFox]

General quality of the championship is a lot stronger than the last time we were down here.

 

Cov miles better today than much of what we faced in 13/14

[ARM1968]

Early days. Got the points. Talk of Vardy being gone is premature. He got nothing all game. However, that being said, Nacho looks a better fit for the style Enzo is trying to play. 
 

looked ragged at times. Far too easily opened up at the back and far too many chances given away. Better finishing by COV and it’s another story. 
 

still, I think this might be the first enjoyable season for a few years. Nice. 

[WoodyFox]

1 minute ago, MattFox said:

General quality of the championship is a lot stronger than the last time we were down here.

 

Cov miles better today than much of what we faced in 13/14

Apart from Hamer thought they were pony. Couldn’t hit a barn door and more misplaced passes than completed. If they’re one of the better sides then we have no excuses to do very well this season. 

[ThurmastonFox]

Nice to be able to celebrate without them having to wait 5 minutes before a toe mail of an uninvolved player being ruled off side. Dicking around at the back going to be scary at times this season. Mads is an interesting keeper 

[Finnegan]

5 minutes ago, FoxyJim1987 said:

Don't care about his size he was best player on the pitch for the most of the game. If we manage to offload a few I'd definitely try and prise him away from them, that creativity was what we were missing.

 

Poundshop Harry Winks

 

[brookfox]

Really good to see Maresca-ball

live and pick up some of the nuances in our style. The wide wingers, the runs from midfield, the role of the keeper (which makes it clear why Ward/Iversen aren’t playing), Ricardos role. 
 

Cov in the first half played into our hands and pressed us at the back. Couple of quick balls and we had overloads on. Second half they seemed to sit back more, allow us to commit players forward (as the crowd groaned in frustration) then play intelligent balls over the top exposing us at the back on more than one occasion.

 

Overall though loads more encouraging signs than negative ones, a really entertaining game, no VAR or goal music and 3 points. Then home for a roast chicken. Loving the Championship so far!!

[moore_94]

What a lovely bunch

 

 

[UniFox21]

Just now, moore_94 said:

What a lovely bunch

 

 

They were a nightmare guiding the away coaches down the M69, proper OTT 

[Guest Col city fan]

1 hour ago, Lillehamring said:

I don't get this - VAR or no VAR when the ball hits the net i'm jumping round the room and screaming - it's called emotion, it's not something any VAR decision can change.  If i'm brought down to earth by VAR afterwards - so be it - a goals is a goal, enjoy the moment, repent at leisure if it's scrubbed off.

 

Completely wrong.

VAR destroys the emotion. That’s the point.

It gets so bad that when goals are scored, you DONT celebrate first and foremost, your first thought is will VAR chalk it off.

That can’t be good for any sport, or anyone 

[Claridge]

Just now, Col city fan said:

Completely wrong.

VAR destroys the emotion. That’s the point.

It gets so bad that when goals are scored, you DONT celebrate first and foremost, your first thought is will VAR chalk it off.

That can’t be good for any sport, or anyone 

It was great not having VAR. 

[LVFox]

Great result, okay performance.

 

The signs are there for this to really work, a couple more attacking additions (Casadei and Rak-Sakyi would be perfect), and a realisation from Enzo that Vesty and we are away!

 

Coventry were decent, difficult opposition and we didn't look fully sharp. Once we are I think we will really show our quality far more than we did today

[UniFox21]

1 minute ago, Claridge said:

It was great not having VAR. 

Actually took me a moment after their goal to realise there wasn't going to be any VAR faffing about 

[phoneticerror]

4 minutes ago, UniFox21 said:

They were a nightmare guiding the away coaches down the M69, proper OTT 

Helicopter gestures 😂😂😂

[LCFCCHRIS]

Listened to on the radio due to being on a camping trip with a large group. Managed to get them excited about the win as well even as non Leicester fans. So satisfying to see a local lad getting the brace and dragging us to a win. 

[Area88]

We are going up, we are going up.

 

First game and a win over a big team.

 

Couldn't ask for more.

[FoxyJim1987]

26 minutes ago, FoxFossil said:

Any lip readers out there work out what Enzo said to Vesty and Faes at the end. Clearly angry.

You, Cut a your hair and you a how you say a bean pole I have a booked a the next flight 

[Wasyls Pec Deck]

We rode our luck today, but I think Enzo has performed a minor miracle considering he’s had 6 weeks and that silly tour in the middle. Yes there is big room for improvement, but we’ve just beaten one of the better sides last year, and a local rival to boot. I wasn’t that confident before the game. Lots of positives, but also some areas to improve.

 

Bit miffed I have to provide my own elastic bands now for the clappers though!

[Hamilton Fox]

The only good thing VAR was good for was the FA cup final.. I’m so glad we don’t have it now but out of habit I was looking at the linesman after both goals 

[SafewayFox]

What a mixture of emotions and obviously the result/points are the most important part particularly at this stage.

 

However, I hope Enzo and his team watch some of the mistakes back and make some much needed tweaks.

 

McAteer could be ok as back up but would like to secure a proper RM/RW asap.

 

Doyle to play centrally and JJ to come in for Vestergaard probably the most obvious change with our Man City lite only working if bring in someone with pace which JJ offers - Man City do that through Walker, Ake and Akanji over our horrendously slow CB’s.

 

Ndidi as an 8 should never happen in a competitive game again, I get that he can’t play the Winks role but he broke down our own attacks more than any Cov player did.

[OntarioFox]

3 hours ago, foxfanazer said:

I think I hit the menopause during that game

Good thing KDH had that hot flush at the end, eh?

[lgfualol]

On hols so missed this, great result. The highlights I watched made it look quite an even game, they had a few too many good chances but maybe was a Cov fan doing the editing and didn't include all our chances. KDH did really well for both goals, he will be a hero this season.

 

Nice to see McAteer start. Looking forward to seeing how we do in the next games.

[SheppyFox]

24 minutes ago, WoodyFox said:

Apart from Hamer thought they were pony. Couldn’t hit a barn door and more misplaced passes than completed. If they’re one of the better sides then we have no excuses to do very well this season. 

What does pony mean? I’ve never heard anyone say it besides on here, I gather it’s negative? 😂

[Pliskin]

27 minutes ago, FoxyJim1987 said:

Don't care about his size he was best player on the pitch for the most of the game. If we manage to offload a few I'd definitely try and prise him away from them, that creativity was what we were missing.

The best player on the pitch was Dennis Praet. I really need someone to tell me what they saw in Hamer? I saw nothing other that overhit misplaced passed bar a decent corner.