Match Thread Leicester v Everton

[Borderfox]

That was a baptism of fire, now the team and we know what the top sides can do. It certainly is a real step up in class, if we get a draw today they will have done well.

 

[Cate Fox]

We're not down yet, 45 minutes to go (I remain positive and upbeat) :icon_bigg

 

[st albans fox]

I hope he signed before watching this!

 

[camberwell fox]

Everton have been very good indeed.

 

[Mawsley]

We're not down yet

This is going to become a mantra this season

 

[TornadoShaunUK]

No time to breathe on the ball. Will need to adapt quickly to that. Pulled back crosses working well for Everton. Best bet of getting back into it is set pieces and Schmeichel's boot as they aren't liking those big clearances. No doubt why we bought Ulloa in.

Definitely need reinforcements bringing in with all these injuries we are picking up and it's only the first game!

 

[Borderfox]

No time to breathe on the ball. Will need to adapt quickly.

Definitely need reinforcements bringing in with all these injuries we are picking up and it's only the first game!

I totally agree, we need bigger squad, however getting quality players is going to cost an arm and a leg.

 

[Blaarev]

I totally agree, we need bigger squad, however getting quality players is going to cost an arm and a leg.

Seems like we already have lost a few legs

 

[Polar Bear]

Whenever the commentator mentions Pienaar I get a Captain Beefheart earworm:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP-mSf-L6Nk

 

[TornadoShaunUK]

decision making needs to be quicker!

 

[Cate Fox]

This is going to become a mantra this season

 

[Cate Fox]

In other news De Laet is having a mare.

 

[Miles Away]

While Everton have obvious quality down the left they've cleverly targeted it as an area to play in. Only in the last five minutes have they even shown an interest in attacking down the right.

Schlupp on for Knockaert.

 

[Jeff]

Schlupp replaces Knockaert

 

[Graz]

We're looking brighter in an attacking sense in the second half.

Schlupp on for Knockaert...
Going for the pace on the break I guess?

 

[Jeff]

Schlupp should have scored

 

[Graz]

Schlupp burst through brilliantly and then... well... never mind

Got over excited, let's say

 

[Cate Fox]

Oh my word...watch out row zz

 

[TornadoShaunUK]

Schlupp burst through brilliantly and then... well... never mind

Got over excited, let's say

as usual..

 

[TornadoShaunUK]

It's admirable that we're still trying to play possession football but Everton are better than us and we would be far better off just sticking the ball in the box repeatedly...