Match Thread Burton v Leicester (League Cup)

[Graz]

If Maresca successfully turns Ndidi into an attacking number 8, he may be the greatest coach of all time.

 

[tedfoxxx]

Especially 25 years later

Clearly a model pro

 

[alex]

Tell you what you bunch of ****s, I like us.

 

[Brown Nose]

First goal for Ndidi in 18 months since scoring against Randers in the Euro Conference thingy.

 

[Micky]

Harry Winks and Callum Doyle really are excellent players.

Also, I think Wout has done very well in the centre.

 

[Blue Maniac]

Nacho’s been the tits first half. Stunning finish for the first, lovely work drawing their entire defence and pulling it back to create the second.

 

[tedfoxxx]

It’s been a piece of piss really hasn’t it. Successfully turned it into a preseason run out and can get away with taking Nacho, Winks and Faes off soon.

 

[Miles Away]

Also, I think Wout has done very well in the centre.

I think he might be pretty handy at this level.

 

[Micky]

I think he might be pretty handy at this level.

As in Burton Albion level or Championship level?

 

[Miles Away]

As in Burton Albion level or Championship level?

I've left it ambiguous for now.

 

[Micky]

Also, if Brendan was still in charge can you imagine what we'd be watching now!?

 

[TornadoShaunUK]

Started well for the first 10-15 mins but after that there was posession dominance but a bit too much backwards ball for my liking.

Kel has been the difference really but that second goal for Ndidi will be a big confidence booster for him as its the sort of goal you don't see from him pre-Maresca. Forward runs into the box. If he did score it would usually from a long range effort. That's one today and one in preseason now already from runs into the box....

 

[Rock Fox]

Very composed - and we are absolutely bossing the game. Would like to see a bit more ambition to get forward more quickly but otherwise - it's a nice run out for the players.

 

[Jeff]

Also, if Brendan was still in charge can you imagine what we'd be watching now!?

Burton v Everton?

 

[Graz]

Good opportunity for fitness now for these players. Imagine we'll make several changes on the hour mark to keep Winks and other key players safe.

I wonder if it will be Daka or Vardy that gets a run out to replace Nacho? I'd be tempted by both. Test Daka out as a winger as an alternative to Mcateer/Albrighton.

 

[Jeff]

Winks and Ndidi off, KDH and Ricardo on

 

[Miles Away]

Don't love Ricardo or KDH coming on. Would prefer they are rested.

Sure he has his reasons.

Hope Nelson gets a few minutes.

 

[londonfox]

How has Marcel Marceau played?

 

[Graz]

Don't love Ricardo or KDH coming on. Would prefer they are rested.

Sure he has his reasons.

Hope Nelson gets a few minutes.

It's the second game of the season and we had pretty much **** all pre-season. They probably need the minutes.

 

[Miles Away]

How has Marcel Marceau played?

Got a bit about him, but lightweight.