Birmingham City (A) 2-3 Leicester - Post-Match Thread

[HibiscusMark]

He could easily start the game, but Souttar’s the ideal sub to bring on late when chasing teams are pumping it into the box.

[Bert]

6 hours ago, Les-TA-Jon said:

Regardless of whether you think it’s a red “for you” or not, I find it hard to believe that the current PL VAR system looks at this and agrees with “no foul” 

Seen them given. Seen them not. Who cares? It didn’t get given. Move on. 

[LCFCJohn]

Echo others really. Bit of a slow first 15 where they had a few chances but only the tip over from Mads from the long throw of note. Last 15 necessary as they threw everything forward route one.

 

The middle hour though, very very enjoyable. Some excellent football but a very high tempo set. I have enjoyed these counter attacking goals. Clearly we aren’t playing a counter attacking style and still have more possession etc but we are showing another strength and side to our game. If/when we go up, this will be important against sides who do push us back.

 

Favourite stat is Mavadidi most tackles and during the game at least, Fatawu was second. A statistical representation of defending high up the pitch.
 

Also, in the last 3 games, 6 goals scored in the 10 minutes after half time which have ultimately either killed off the game (Plymouth) or been the difference come the end. Positive and meaningful half time input from Enzo?

 

And can we at least give Cannon a chance before writing him off?

[fuchsntf]

7 hours ago, sishades said:

Mavididi sub was a mistake, but we won and thats all that matters. 55 points, 3 clear of Ipswich. Happy days with Roverham next. 

I could understand it…

He was on a yellow and believe Mavadidi is our go to hitman for this period.

With niggling injuries,Enzo wouldn’t want to risk hî…

 

I do believe Enzp’realises and wants our défense to be put under pressure.

Also no dithering with 2 things ,trying to keep his team  offenseive side ticking over,he needed more UmmPh in midfield…Choudhury…

plus we again needed more hight and to fill Bline gaps….

 

Yes we might be in the championship technically the best and quick,not yet clinical.

But like ( old times Leicester) right down to Rotherham,they have this intensive intern fight spirit, plus nomatter where they are this table..every single one of them

want badly our scalp..

Has individuals,team, coaches & manager….We are fighting John Wayne & pilgrims

last stand mentality….Once LCFC ,Ipswich & Leeds are out of town or far away on the fixture list, The oppo become these wobbly-jelly side again.

There are some decent young uns,who want to show & shoot their potential..

The older campaigners screaming to the outside world, I still can make the step up…

 

Its imperative Enzo & squad does  keep their feet on the their  opposition kneck

in game pressure,heavy concentration over outrageous long periods.

There are at this level’ quite a few long distance thrower,it’s their part piece,often

the only one.. 

Unfortunately one high skill set we need are precise clinical finishers.

Thats why Vardy made his name.Dake & Cannon need that patience & encouragement,not only from within squad & management,but the Terrasses.

Its all about building,developing and evolving this middle forward front 2-3-

Ee can’t afford to buy off that peg..

 

Against Rotherham,we should give Cannon his wings,let him start..

Might be tempted to play both Daka & Cannon. Fatawu 1st sub…

[SemperEadem]

The two fat bastard heavies that go everywhere with the team annoy me.

[FoxyJim1987]

9 hours ago, Daggers said:

Points. 
 

Goals. 
 

Mavadidi. 
 

The Singh’s Only Fans site is live. 

Can anyone not spell Mavididi? Mavidi mavadidi Maviodid fvcks sake 

[foxinsocks]

Are we under some contractual obligation to let casadai have a run?

[Ric Flair]

9 hours ago, Blanchflower78 said:

First 20 mins poor, brilliant for 50 mins and battled through a sticky period last 20+. Will take that but HAVE to be more clinical, its allowing weaker teams to remain in it.

 

KDH and Mavididi outstanding. 

That's my assessment too.

 

However, I much prefer the attacking desire we've shown in the last 2-3 weeks, even if defensively we've got worse. Whether there's any correlation in that, I'm not sure but I prefer this way of playing.

 

Souttar was a monster at the end, he needs to be the sub we make when only 1 up and they're peppering balls in to a massive striker.

 

KDH best performance of the season, it was a 90 minute masterclass from him.

[Aus Fox]

5 minutes ago, foxinsocks said:

Are we under some contractual obligation to let casadai have a run?

Or is he an option worth exploring, to give Wilf a rest every now and then. Other than his finishing, he’s not been as bad as some make out.

[Hammo]

25 minutes ago, Aus Fox said:

Or is he an option worth exploring, to give Wilf a rest every now and then. Other than his finishing, he’s not been as bad as some make out.

He shows willing, scored the winner v Cardiff, had that one good game v Sunderland and is decent in the air… but given what he did for Italy U20s during the summer and the expectation that came with him, you can’t deny that Casadei has been utterly underwhelming (and that is being generous).

 

If he hadn’t been, Maresca would have played him more frequently.

[Mike Oxlong]

Our fitness is absolutely top quality 

 

Can’t remember the last time I saw someone just jogging back a la Soumare 

[UniFox21]

 

 

 

[Dickov22]

1 hour ago, foxinsocks said:

Are we under some contractual obligation to let casadai have a run?

Played well when he came on. 

[ozleicester]

1 hour ago, SemperEadem said:

The two fat bastard heavies that go everywhere with the team annoy me.

They are called reserve goalkeepers!

[gerrytaggart]

Struggling to find things to moan about so I'll grab on to any little thing that I can.

 

13 points clear?!?!...isn't 13 an unlucky number.   Id feel better if we were 7 points clear.

 

 

Defensive mistakes etc.

[Double Decker]

Classy, experienced work from Winksy after the first goal. He just managed to calm a riot down in the Tilton End. Is there anything he can't do?

[Sol thewall Bamba]

The winding up of their fans was great at face value but it shows something deeper imo. They did it to take the heat away from Vards, even though he wasn't even there. 

 

Fantastic camaraderie. 

[Fox92]

45 minutes ago, UniFox21 said:

 

 

 

Winks trying to calm everything down. What a man.

[lcfc278]

49 minutes ago, UniFox21 said:

 

 

 

Iconic celebration

[Kinowe Soorie]

Is Winks the player of the season? I was massively wrong about him.

[Ely fox]

I see the ridiculous moaning from a month or so ago has stopped. 😂 

[RowlattsFox]

I equally think the celebration was irresponsible and absolutely brilliant. 

[Always Next Year]

If we had passed the ball around instead of players trying to achieve there own hat tricks we would have had double figures 

[FoyleFox]

30 minutes ago, Kinowe Soorie said:

Is Winks the player of the season? I was massively wrong about him.

Unlike last season there's going to be quite a list for that accolade.

Winks isn't necessarily getting the headlines, he's not doing the tricks and flicks of others. He is certainly the calm and intelligence of the team though. 

[Mike Oxlong]

43 minutes ago, Double Decker said:

Classy, experienced work from Winksy after the first goal. He just managed to calm a riot down in the Tilton End. Is there anything he can't do?

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