Fulham Match Thread

[Steven]

From the OS.

Kelly Has No Fear

Rob Kelly says the pressure will be firmly on Fulham when his Foxes visit Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening (7:45pm).

The Cottagers, who are currently placed 13th in the Premiership table, go into the FA Cup third round replay as odds on favourites with the bookmakers to progress to the next stage of the competition.

But Kelly says his side, who put in an excellent performance in gaining a 1-1 draw at Colchester on Saturday, are fully capable of producing an upset on the night.

He said: "Nobody expects us to win, so in that regard we have got nothing to lose.

"They are a Premiership side and they have got quality players. We are looking forward to going there and pitting ourselves against them.

"Fulham's record at Craven Cottage speaks for itself. They do well at home. I saw them recently when they beat Arsenal.

"They have got quality all over the pitch. It's a good test for our players.

"We are after a similar level of performance to that which we have seen in the last couple of games. If we do that then you can't ask for any more."

The two sides battled out a 2-2 draw at the Walkers Stadium earlier in the month - City grabbing a last gasp equaliser through Danny Cadamarteri.

Kelly added: "Obviously we would have preferred to have won the game at home. I thought we played well that day. It was a good performance.

"It was a cracking cup tie and we are all hoping for a similar game on Wednesday night.

"There is a home tie up for grabs - which is all you can ask for. But let's deal with Fulham first."

Around 3,000 City fans will be travelling to the game - and Kelly believes they can play their part on the night.

"The fact that we will have such a big following at Craven Cottage is fantastic. A lot of people will be taking time off work to go to the game. It once again goes to prove the potential of this club.

"It also goes to prove that the magic of the club is still alive and well."

City are waiting on the fitness of Paddy McCarthy (ankle) and Elvis Hammond (ankle) ahead of the game, while Fulham could again name the same side that faced the Foxes at the Walkers 10 days ago.

 

[Scarby]

come on city!!

well up for this

 

[Graz]

No changes again.


Hendo

McCauley, McCarthy, Kissa, Maybury
Hughes, Tiatto, Williams, Levi
Fryatt, Huuuuuuuume

Subs: Logan, Stearman, Nils, Weso and Danny Cadadadadadamateri!

 

[Graz]

Hearing the recap of the first game and the commentry of our goals has got me even more excited for this game now! Come on City!

 

[Steven]

From the OS.

Three In A Row For Kelly

City boss Rob Kelly sticks with the same line up for the third consecutive game as his Foxes bid for a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup against Fulham on Wednesday evening.

Paul Henderson continues in goal after signing a new two-and-a-half year contract with the club ahead of the game.

Gareth McAuley, Patrick Kisnorbo, Paddy McCarthy and Alan Maybury are named in defence, with Stephen Hughes, Gareth Williams, Danny Tiatto and Levi Porter playing across the midfield from right to left.

Iain Hume and Matty Fryatt start the game in attack.

Former Italian international Vincenzo Montella is named on the bench for the home side.

Leicester City: Henderson, McAuley, Kisnorbo, McCarthy, Maybury, Hughes, Williams, Tiatto, Porter, Fryatt, Hume.
Subs: Logan, Johansson, Stearman, Wesolowski, Cadamarteri.

Fulham: Warner, Volz, Bocanegra, Queudrue, Christanval, Rosenior, Brown ©, Helguson, Radzinski, McBride, Routledge.
Subs: Lastuvka, Runstrom, Montella, Zakuani, Omozusi.

 

[Scarby]

we can do these!

COME ON!

GET IN TO THEM

 

[stevewalshwasgod]

Danny C to come on and do the biz???

 

[Orifice]

A settled line up sounds good. The Fryattttt & The Huuuuuume to work it tonight.

If we score more than them and the ref doesn't disallow two and doesn't give them a penalty by mistake we will win


Come On City

 

[Jeff]

Good atmosphere in the concourse behind the away end.

There's a ft bloke a few rows in front of me, might go and ask him for the latest, assuming it's not all been resolved while i've been on my way.

 

[stevewalshwasgod]

Good atmosphere in the concourse behind the away end.

There's a ft bloke a few rows in front of me, might go and ask him for the latest, assuming it's not all been resolved while i've been on my way.

go on jeff!!!
are u posting on a pda?

 

[Graz]

I read that as "fit bloke"... was getting worried.

 

[Steven]

Takeover delayed. Possible interim announcement tomorrow. Full announcement next week. East Midlands Today.

 

[Graz]

For ****s sake... sort it out.


Barber says likely to be a week tomorrow now rather than tomorrow. But he does say remember that MM is as good as in charge of the club now, and it's just a case of it being rubber stamped

 

[Scarby]

I read that as "fit bloke"... was getting worried.

me too!:icon_lol:

Nice one J!!

If Fyratt doesnt get a shot on target he should be dropped

 

[Graz]

me too!:icon_lol:

Nice one J!!

If Fyratt doesnt get a shot on target he should be dropped

Fryatt will score in the first 10 minutes.


Hopefully

 

[Scarby]

fingers crossed Graz!!

fingers crossed!

is everyone on RL or 5 live?

 

[SJN-Fox]

Was on LCFC World but gone over to RL via Internet now ... less of a time lag

 

[Scarby]

Levi is down lets hope he is OK

 

[Graz]

Levi down and hurt already... hobbled off, Taggs says he'll be ok.

 

[jonlcfc1]

Sounds like we're doing alright so far, lots of possession and some good passing...