Joe_Fox
Well-Known Member
As has become the norm so far this season, Benjamin will attract most of the plaudits, but Adams will take just as much pleasure from the performances of several of the supporting cast, not least David Connelly, who sprinted clear to add the third six minutes before time. It was Connelly's first goal for the foxes and a timely reminder as to why he was signed in the summer.
Joey Gudjonsson and Gareth Williams, two of Adams's most-maligned signings, controlled midfield, Lilian Nalis was not far behind Benjamin as the outstanding performer and there were competent showings from James Scowcroft and Danny Tiatto, both causing problems for the Wolves defence. Scowcroft was particularly impressive, although Wolves' attacks were so rare it was difficult to judge Tiatto’s ability in defence. Adams was relaxed enough to play an attacking 4-3-3 formation and his confidence was not misplaced, even if it was a sluggish start from his players.
Neither side could muster prolonged meaningful pressure in a disappointing first half, but there was always the sense that Leicester were in control. Their best moments usually stemmed from Nalis, who has wasted little time in dispelling Adams's theory that a hectic summer might have dulled his attacking instincts. His mazy runs on the left constantly caused problems but, with the exception of a Benjamin header against the top of the bar, Leicester seldom threatened until finishing off Wolves at the start of the second half.
Having turned in a skew-whiff clearance by Jody Craddock, Benjamin was collected the ball on the edge of the 18 yard box. He delicately drifted inside a hopeless Keith Andrews and pile drived and unstoppable left foot shot past Michael Oakes.
Benjamin's second was far more straightforward as he coverted a low Dion Dublin centre to remind Adams, yet again, that he has no intentions of playing second fiddle to anyone.
On this performance, Leicester look good for promotion but as we all know, in this league, nothing should be taken for granted.
Joey Gudjonsson and Gareth Williams, two of Adams's most-maligned signings, controlled midfield, Lilian Nalis was not far behind Benjamin as the outstanding performer and there were competent showings from James Scowcroft and Danny Tiatto, both causing problems for the Wolves defence. Scowcroft was particularly impressive, although Wolves' attacks were so rare it was difficult to judge Tiatto’s ability in defence. Adams was relaxed enough to play an attacking 4-3-3 formation and his confidence was not misplaced, even if it was a sluggish start from his players.
Neither side could muster prolonged meaningful pressure in a disappointing first half, but there was always the sense that Leicester were in control. Their best moments usually stemmed from Nalis, who has wasted little time in dispelling Adams's theory that a hectic summer might have dulled his attacking instincts. His mazy runs on the left constantly caused problems but, with the exception of a Benjamin header against the top of the bar, Leicester seldom threatened until finishing off Wolves at the start of the second half.
Having turned in a skew-whiff clearance by Jody Craddock, Benjamin was collected the ball on the edge of the 18 yard box. He delicately drifted inside a hopeless Keith Andrews and pile drived and unstoppable left foot shot past Michael Oakes.
Benjamin's second was far more straightforward as he coverted a low Dion Dublin centre to remind Adams, yet again, that he has no intentions of playing second fiddle to anyone.
On this performance, Leicester look good for promotion but as we all know, in this league, nothing should be taken for granted.
