Post Match Leicester City 1 Burnley 0

[give_us_a_wave]

Great result. Burnley were flying.
Whisper it quietly but we are also managing our squad well. Fuchs, Okazaki and Iheanacho will be chomping at the bit if they get a chance and then Silva can come in in Jan and add an extra dimension / give us the ability to play another formation.
If we can take 6 points from Newcastle, Southampton, Palace then we will be on course for a top 8-10 finish.

**** that. I want Arsenal's Europa League spot. Be hilarious to see them out of Europe altogether. Even Teflon Wenger couldn't survive that.

 

[Miles Away]

**** that. I want Arsenal's Europa League spot. Be hilarious to see them out of Europe altogether. Even Teflon Wenger couldn't survive that.

Spurs and Arse finishing outside of top six would be a delight.

Still want us to have a proper go in carabao too

 

[Lako42]

Terrific week for us. Six points from two tricky home games is very pleasing. We're now nearer to the top four than the bottom three and that's how it should be with the quality of squad we have. After a disappointingly sloppy start to the season, we seem to be finally getting somewhere.

The most interesting thing for me at the moment is just how much scope there is for improvement in this team. There are so many things that we could and should do better and yet we're still good enough to pick up results and generally look a solid team.

Our defending of corners in the first half was awful. I was hoping that we'd put Maguire up on the half way line for them as he was no use whatsoever at the back (he improved in the second half). So many times, I'm grateful for the defensive skills of Morgan and Simpson. My other annoyance is with our distribution. If we are going to attempt to pass better and retain possession better then Schmeichel either has to improve massively or go. Perverse as it seems, the same goes for Morgan and Simpson, they're just no good on the ball. We just cannot be effective at passing in our own half with those three.

I still think we'd benefit from playing three in midfield and I eagerly await the introduction of Silva. Another experienced and composed player in there will make a lot of difference. Mahrez was a delight today too. He is our magician and we're half the team without him.

I still don't know what to make of Puel. He is a tactical manager and when it's going well, he knows how to keep it that way (unlike his predecessor). He's struck very lucky to inherit a very good group of players and it's his job to develop them and help them to fulfil their capabilities. He's also been fortunate to go in front five times out of six. We've been a different side when we go ahead for a long time now. I'll wait to see if he can influence us when we're behind before getting too carried away.

Agree with all of it apart from the last paragraph.

The manager sets us up to get in front in the 1st half, it's not lucky.

He is detailed and seems to be a real manager rather than half of the merry-go-round imposters that seem to constantly end up in work in England.

I genuinely believe we need to back and embrace his methods, just like I said when Ranieri was appointed.

Second half today was quality, if we can improve our final ball, Mahrez release it earlier and Vardy make more intelligent runs rather than sticking between the centre halves then we will be very dangerous.

 

[Lako42]

Oh and Albrighton was MOTM by a distance, covered every blade.

 

[Orifice]

Played 15
W 5 - D 5 - L 5
Scored 20
Conceded 20

I love boring statistics.

 

[homer]

Was some lovely stuff in that second half, and we really should have scored a couple more

Back four were fantastic, central two were again commanding, Vardy's runs off the ball were top class. Both Albrighton and Mahrez were absolutely feckin' brilliant

Could moan about the fact that we were a bit wasteful, but that's being harsh. I will complain long and loud, however, about our set pieces, at both ends, 'cos they're an embaassment

Burnley are a well organised lot, but are completely and utterly bland in every possible way. Just dull. Would hate to watch that every week

Dyche is a moaning, whining mardy arsed bitch who whinged and complained at every sngle decision - even the blatantly obvious ones. What a vile whiny twat he is. Thank feck we didn't appoint him

 

[give_us_a_wave]

Was some lovely stuff in that second half, and we really should have scored a couple more

Back four were fantastic, central two were again commanding, Vardy's runs off the ball were top class. Both Albrighton and Mahrez were absolutely feckin' brilliant

Could moan about the fact that we were a bit wasteful, but that's being harsh. I will complain long and loud, however, about our set pieces, at both ends, 'cos they're an embaassment

Burnley are a well organised lot, but are completely and utterly bland in every possible way. Just dull. Would hate to watch that every week

Dyche is a moaning, whining mardy arsed bitch who whinged and complained at every sngle decision - even the blatantly obvious ones. What a vile whiny twat he is. Thank feck we didn't appoint him

Always going on about being skint too. My guess is it's to avoid getting his round in.

 

[frankw]

I have forgotten what I was going to say. I obviously made a mistake on my log-in page and since, I have had a CIA interrogation on my past history. The answer is do not try to post when you have had 12 people round for lunch and drank an equivalent number of bottles of St Emilin red wine

 

[Speedy1]

St Emilin red wine

Love a St Emilion. Had a couple of bottles myself this afternoon/evening.

Missed the first 30 mins of this, but enjoyed the other 60. Never felt we were in danger of conceding (unlike Tuesday night) and thought we were unlucky not to add to the score.

It's early days, but we seem (in patches ATM) to be evolving into a side that can pass the ball, mix up the play and adapt to the opposition as opposed to a side with just a plan A. Been a joy to watch in the last few games. Once we can manage it for 90 minutes, we'll be awesome! Puel IN. Is this the start of something a bit special?

Somehow, Mahrez has to be persuaded to stay come January.

 

[Micky]

I thought we were a different class in the second half. Burnley were clearly inferior to us and we played some excellent football. I didn't actually think we had the team to do it but we can play some lovely patient football. Oh, and Mr Mahrez needs to stay because when he is full of confidence he is an beautiful player to watch. There was one occasion in the second half when he took a clearance in full stride and danced around their players. It way joyous and only he could do it.

As for Harry Maguire, whilst he quite rightly has his critics, he is an excellent footballer. He just needs to work on the rugged side of the game. I really do like seeing him on the ball because you just know he will pick a good pass.

Finally, if we can add a little more quality in January, alongside Mr Silva, I really do think we can push for the top six. There you go, something positive from me. Enjoy your evening, you beauties.

 

[popillius]

I have forgotten what I was going to say. I obviously made a mistake on my log-in page and since, I have had a CIA interrogation on my past history. The answer is do not try to post when you have had 12 people round for lunch and drank an equivalent number of bottles of St Emilin red wine

Is that you Superscout?

 

[frankw]

I have just remembered what I was going to say. We have 14 points from the last 7 games. If we can continue that form, we would end up with 66 points and that is a top 4/5 finish and Europe to follow.

My apologies for an excess of red wine

 

[camberwell fox]

I have just remembered what I was going to say. We have 14 points from the last 7 games. If we can continue that form, we would end up with 66 points and that is a top 4/5 finish and Europe to follow.

My apologies for an excess of red wine

Never apologise for being pissed, particularly on decent red wine.

Welcome to the loony bin.

 

[silly fox]

Good result, decent performance and Mahrez was different gravy again. Best wishes to Robbie Brady, a decent and honest pro who looks like he’ll be out for a while.

 

[tedfoxxx]

I thought Vardy showed a lot of awareness and discipline to hold the ball up today, adapted his game well to make different spaces and angles for Gray and Mahrez.

 

[Brown Nose]

Best wishes to Robbie Brady, a decent and honest pro who looks like he’ll be out for a while.

I'm not that sort. Feck Brady and his dangerous lunge that could have broken Maguire's leg. He should have had a red card waved in his face as he passed the ref on that stretcher.

 

[tedfoxxx]

I'm not that sort. Feck Brady and his dangerous lunge that could have broken Maguire's leg. He should have had a red card waved in his face as he passed the ref on that stretcher.

It was a horrible Sunday league heavy touch and lunge. I'm not wishing a broken ankle on the guy but I cant say I have much sympathy.

 

[Miles Away]

Was a dreadful tackle really. To not get booked at a minimum was incorrect.

Still, hope he recovers.

 

[SilverFox]

Thank **** Sean Dyche is not our manager. Boring boring Burnley.

 

[fitz]

I have just remembered what I was going to say. We have 14 points from the last 7 games. If we can continue that form, we would end up with 66 points and that is a top 4/5 finish and Europe to follow.

My apologies for an excess of red wine

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