Match Thread Leicester v Sheffield United

[Jeff]

If nine substitutes is going to be a permanenet thing the rules shoud say there should be at least two under 21s on the bench. It might make some managers think of the kids as a genuine option rather than a last resort.

 

[LoopisDeLupis]

Eek

 

[LoopisDeLupis]

If nine substitutes is going to be a permanenet thing the rules shoud say there should be at least two under 21s on the bench. It might make some managers think of the kids as a genuine option rather than a last resort.

Interesting concept. Alternately, you could force the same thing without 9 substitutes, and you'd achieve the same without the bullshit we have to deal with.

 

[Payne74]

If nine substitutes is going to be a permanenet thing the rules shoud say there should be at least two under 21s on the bench. It might make some managers think of the kids as a genuine option rather than a last resort.

That wouldn't benefit the Mank teams so won't happen.

 

[alex]

A back four

Like we had for the first half of the season when we were brilliant

I'm sure he would do if he had Chilwell and Ricardo

 

[Skitzo]

people need to remember Hirst has played senior football, at championship level, before so isn't a complete novice

 

[Jenks]

More importantly- do I crack open a beer or not bother?

 

[fitz]

people need to remember Hirst has played senior football, at championship level, before so isn't a complete novice

This is true. He's had a few years off since then though?

 

[fitz]

More importantly- do I crack open a beer or not bother?

You're late to the party. I've been drowning my potential sorrows for ages.

 

[fitz]

If nine substitutes is going to be a permanenet thing the rules shoud say there should be at least two under 21s on the bench. It might make some managers think of the kids as a genuine option rather than a last resort.

It's a good concept but would probably go the way of the home grown quota. Anyone who has been under 21 at some point being ok.

 

[Brown Nose]

people need to remember Hirst has played senior football, at championship level, before so isn't a complete novice

He played once for Sheff Wed in 16/17. Once. That's it.

 

[City Fan]

people need to remember Hirst has played senior football, at championship level, before so isn't a complete novice

You mean the one match? Yep, what a seasoned pro.

 

[City Fan]

He played once for Sheff Wed in 16/17. Once. That's it.

Bugger, beat me to it.

 

[Skitzo]

This is true. He's had a few years off since then though?

had a season in Belgium after that too

 

[popillius]

I don't really have an issue with this line up. It's what we've been forced into with all the injuries.

However, what I have said on here several times before is that BR has been an idiot for not including a couple of the younger players on the bench every time over the last few matches. It was a no-brainer even when we could fill the bench with senior players.

As a direct consequence of not doing this, he is now forced into playing Thomas cold and Johnson and Hirst appear for the first time and could well be needed. It's such poor management, I feel for these kids.

Exactly my point as well. This is a dreadful situation to have caused ourselves.

 

[Skitzo]

He played once for Sheff Wed in 16/17. Once. That's it.

theirowner refused to let him play because he wouldn't sign a new contract, he was good enough to play for them

 

[City Fan]

had a season in Belgium after that too

The famous Belgian Second Division. What a seasoned pro.

Keep digging...

 

[fitz]

had a season in Belgium after that too

Equivalent of a gap year....gaining life experience etc etc.

 

[Speedy1]

Well at least my expectations aren't there to be dashed tonight.

 

[Flabby Owl]

Patronising intro on Sky One where "Leicester fight for that not quite podium spot of 4th in the Premier League now as they take on Sheffield United"... Whilst I'm not optimistic, the maths doesn't suggest we're out of it yet.