Yellowhammer 84 Posted February 21, 2016 I really hope we can pull off a shock win at Leicester,but they have got it right,a quality striker,a good solid defence and a team who play together nearly every week without constant changing.we still seem like we are looking for the best striker,experimenting with the defence,and have tried both goalkeepers.until we get a settled side with someone who can hit the target I think we will struggle ,I just hope the team will raise the game otherwise vardy will have a fantastic afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,598 Posted February 21, 2016 They''ve found a formula that works for them so fair enough; it''s not that pretty, though, just relying on quick players catching sides on the break. They are also very niggly - I''ve watched them a few times and they do make a lot of late challenges that seem to go unpunished. I personally think they''ll wobble like we did in 92/3 and finish something like 3rd/4th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,351 Posted February 21, 2016 But are Leicester''s good results due to their settled side or is their settled side due to their good results? I''m still not sure.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCC 74 Posted February 21, 2016 They have millionaire backers. The facts are that every now and then people rave about a less fashionable club punching above its weight. It seldom lasts - remember Wimbledon, Wigan, Bolton, Charlton, Blackburn. Not many clubs successfully become regular top flight clubs. Swansea are looking at dropping down this season. Whatever the finances in the Premier, it isn''t enough to guarantee prolonged inclusion, and nor is one good season. Leicester are doing incredibly well this season, so I hope they enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,070 Posted February 21, 2016 the team Leicester team that played the other weekend cost 22 million about the same as we spent in jan window their success is not just down to having rich owners experienced manager is helping good systemplaying as a team enjoying their football also settled side in fact most things we have not got !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,188 Posted February 21, 2016 I wish we were Leicester/Palace/Southampton/Swansea/Bolton/Boro/Charlton/Blackburn/Ipswich/QPR/Coventry/Portsmouth etc etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barclay seats 4849 the 3rd 0 Posted February 21, 2016 I don''t think anybody here says that they wish to be another team , Just that certain attributes displayed by others are the ones we lack at this time ,, bell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Edwards 2,188 Posted February 21, 2016 The point I''m making multi seats is that there is always someone apparently "getting it right", but it rarely lasts. Earlier this season people were citing Palace as an example of what we should be doing, already that''s quietened down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,156 Posted February 21, 2016 Gosh, I wondered why they were top of the Prem in late Feb. Because they''ve got quite a lot of things right? Who knew! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr footy 36 Posted February 21, 2016 Let''s talk norwich not some other team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Drinkell 50 Posted February 22, 2016 Had Vardy not won the penalty at Carrow Road I don''t think there was a lot between the teams in that game - a thought seconded by my Leicester City supporting nephew by the way - they have pushed on although they only drew with Villa a few weeks ago. Yes I know we lost to Villa but the point is they are a long way from being invincible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted February 22, 2016 I thought they were very good when they played here actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webbo118 0 Posted February 22, 2016 Funny isn''t it? Wasn''t that long ago everyone was saying how Charlton was the club we should be modelling ourselves on ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,314 Posted February 22, 2016 I believe the scientific term for this phenomenon is "The sun even shines on a dog''s a*s some days". Of course it helps if you are already a dogs a*s, which Leicester clearly are. Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The ghost of Michael Theoklitos 0 Posted February 22, 2016 [quote user="FCC"]They have millionaire backers. The facts are that every now and then people rave about a less fashionable club punching above its weight. It seldom lasts - remember Wimbledon, Wigan, Bolton, Charlton, Blackburn. Not many clubs successfully become regular top flight clubs. Swansea are looking at dropping down this season. Whatever the finances in the Premier, it isn''t enough to guarantee prolonged inclusion, and nor is one good season. Leicester are doing incredibly well this season, so I hope they enjoy it.[/quote]A valid point - however Blackburn did win the Premier League during that run. You could also put Norwich 1992/93 on that list.As unsustainable as it may be to be a ''less fashionable club punching above it''s weight'', I''d give my left nut to experience it for a few years again. If you support a club like Norwich, it''s basically the best you can hope for in the money-fuelled modern game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites