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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: Dave on January 08, 2015, 08:34:01 PM
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Filbert Street Walkers Stadium The King Power Stadium, Saturday, 3pm.
Leicester have just signed one of the hottest young strikers in Europe, which bodes well for us.
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Will he be registered in time to play us as I read he was waiting for a work permit?
Either way
Them 1 Us 2
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Looks like he won't be signed in time to play us.
EDIT: PWS beat me to it.
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Kramaric + Schwarzer + Albrighton starting with a a point to prove will certainly make the match more interesting than it otherwise might have been. Not much, though.
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Well, that's good.
Who recognises the bloke acting as his representative?
(http://www.jutarnji.hr/multimedia/archive/00747/Kramari__i_Balaban_747890S4.jpg)
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When the FA see it's us he would be playing I would not be surprised to see them cut a few corners just to piss us off. That's what they usually when it affects us.
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Realising that 74 year old Mark Schwarzer could play for them has me adding goals. Them 1 Us 5
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On the right? Balaban?
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On the right? Balaban?
*nods*
Nice that he's still doing things.
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They will attack us. Clark/Okore/Sanchez will repel.
0-1 away win. Benteke .
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Bosko Balaban/Instagram was a bit of a giveaway.
I still shudder over his time with us.
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Realising that 74 year old Mark Schwarzer could play for them has me adding goals. Them 1 Us 5
I have a feeling that comment may come come back to haunt you, PWS, although I remember having the goalie in question in my fantasy football team many, many moons long since.
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Bosko Balaban/Instagram was a bit of a giveaway.
Don't know what you mean.
*whistles*
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Hope the goal line technology fails, they score a perfectly good goal just like Pat McMahons- the referee doesn't see it and as a result they get relegated at the end of the season.
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1-1 Ian Wallace for them, Alan Hutton for us
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Villa 0
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Time to pack up if we can't beat fucking Leicester
0-1
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Will he be registered in time to play us as I read he was waiting for a work permit?
He won't play against us . From Sky 'Nigel Pearson’s struggling Premier League side have agreed a deal to sign the Croatia striker for an undisclosed fee from FC Rijeka and the 23-year-old has passed a medical.
However, Kramaric must now obtain a work permit for the transfer to go through but there remains some doubt about him meeting the necessary criteria at hearing which is scheduled for next week.'
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1-2 win, Benteke both goals, Ulloa for them.
UTV boys!!
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Away win. We might even score a couple in this one. Party time!
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Westwood will make a difference for us. Gabby is due his 1 good game in 10.
Leicester are poor
Got a good feeling about this one .
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0 - 2
Westwood, Clark
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Westwood will make a difference for us. Gabby is due his 1 good game in 10.
Leicester are poor
Got a good feeling about this one .
Gabby had his good (ish) game for awhile so that will be that till around mid January.
You might be right about Gabby but I reckon he'll turn up for the Liverpool game.
Our record away at Leicester isn't great going for 1-1
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Why be bold, why be brave, why be boisterous....
when you can be 0-0.
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For the investors amongst us, fuck the FT again.
0-0 7/1
0-1 9/1
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2-2
Chris Nicholl x 2 for us
Chris Nicholl x 2 for them.
I can't believe nobody has already posted this obvious prediction.
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Or 4-4
We will be 4-1 up with 9 mins to go .
Jesus this shit has been going on a while hasn't it ...
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As 80% of my friends are Leicester fans it going to be a Leicester win
I think they actually look better than us at this moment which is dire when they are actually bottom
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Seems like only decision Lambert has to make is on the right of the attacking three. Cole and Westwood are certs to come back in. I'd have Bacuna but suspect it will be Cleverley. Really need a win here
---------------Guzan
Hutton, Okore, Clark, Cissokho
----Sanchez, Westwood
Bacuna, Cole, Gabby
------------Benteke-------
Given, Lowton, Rico, Cleverley, Weimann, Grealish, Baker?,
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us 6, them nil.
why yes I have been drinking, why do you ask?
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My confidence ahead of this game has been undermined by the fact that last night I dreamt we lost 5-1 at home to Malta. Must not eat cheese before bedtime again.
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0-0
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I reckon this one could be quite tricky. They've played well the last few games but their way of playing might suit us. I'll go for 2-2. Benteke with both ours. Matt Elliot and Steve Guppy for them.
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I'm pretty confident on the pattern of the game but much less on the score
I reckon westwood and sanchez will dominate the ball, we'll not create many chances and Leicester will have a spell of twenty minutes where they create 2-3 good chances
1-0 either way I reckon
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Late goal for the crispy foxes. Vila will score nil
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Hope we are not catching them just as they are starting to hit a bit of form. It is one of those must wins, and if Lambert is possitive and we get at them in the middle and use pace down the flanks then I think we should have this one. But if he goes the negative route it is likely to be a 0-0 or worse.
With Benteke you know you always have a chance so will go 1-2 to us with him, and Bacuna to score for us.
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From the Guardian's "Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend"
1) No thrilla for Villa
“We’re working on something new and the lads seem to enjoy it,” said Paul Lambert after introducing a short-passing build-from-the-back approach in early December. Whether the players are still enjoying it is unclear (though Lambert insists that they are), but fans of entertainment certainly aren’t. Villa are by some distance the Premier League’s lowest scorers. In the 20 league games they’ve played this season, they have failed to score 11 times. And they’ve scored just once in their last five Premier League fixtures. And the long-suffering Villa fans could be forgiven for casting covetous glances at this weekend’s opponents Leicester City. While Villa are unable to fork out the £2.5m asked by Manchester City for Scott Sinclair the Foxes have broken their club transfer record for the second time in little over six months – the £9.7m spent on Andrej Kramaric eclipsing the £8m purchase of Leonardo Ulloa in the summer. Good job then that Lambert’s team have a defensive record better than seven of the 11 teams above them in the table. And, stats fans, only one team – QPR – have conceded more goals than Leicester this season. It’s the entirely resistible force meeting the very much moveable object. So: a third Villa 0-0 on the bounce?
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I think we will beat these. They've picked up a little since we played them the other week, but Cambiasso apart, they're a Championship side and very low on quality.
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From the Guardian's "Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend"
1) No thrilla for Villa
“We’re working on something new and the lads seem to enjoy it,” said Paul Lambert after introducing a short-passing build-from-the-back approach in early December. Whether the players are still enjoying it is unclear (though Lambert insists that they are), but fans of entertainment certainly aren’t. Villa are by some distance the Premier League’s lowest scorers. In the 20 league games they’ve played this season, they have failed to score 11 times. And they’ve scored just once in their last five Premier League fixtures. And the long-suffering Villa fans could be forgiven for casting covetous glances at this weekend’s opponents Leicester City. While Villa are unable to fork out the £2.5m asked by Manchester City for Scott Sinclair the Foxes have broken their club transfer record for the second time in little over six months – the £9.7m spent on Andrej Kramaric eclipsing the £8m purchase of Leonardo Ulloa in the summer. Good job then that Lambert’s team have a defensive record better than seven of the 11 teams above them in the table. And, stats fans, only one team – QPR – have conceded more goals than Leicester this season. It’s the entirely resistible force meeting the very much moveable object. So: a third Villa 0-0 on the bounce?
Can't argue too much with that piece. Except the 0-0 thing does seem to be more at home. Can see this one being tight, but think there will be some goals at least.
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Cambiasso is out.
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Cambiasso is out.
Well I guess he just "couldn't be asked!" Get it? Been waiting to use that all season...
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I expect either 0-0, 1-0, 0-1, 1-1. Might go for the 'under 2.5 goals' option. I can't call the actual result though.
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They, along with Hull, are the only team where it was actually a bit of a crime that we only scored two goals.
I know they've picked up and taken four points, knocked Newcastle out etc, but there is absolutely no reason why we shouldn't be going there and beating them. I agree it will likely be low scoring.
1-0 Villa with Benteke getting an early goal or something like that, wouldn't surprise me.
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They, along with Hull, are the only team where it was actually a bit of a crime that we only scored two goals.
I know they've picked up and taken four points, knocked Newcastle out etc, but there is absolutely no reason why we shouldn't be going there and beating them. I agree it will likely be low scoring.
1-0 Villa with Benteke getting an early goal or something like that, wouldn't surprise me.
I don't think it was a particularly high strength Newcastle they beat in the FA Cup either. They didn't look much cop at Villa Park.
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I think we've had a bit of luck for once, playing opposition at an okay time.
Mahrez, who was their best player at Villa Park is at the African Cup of Nations, as is Schlupp (who ran around kicking Villa players). They also seem to have a few central midfielders out. Add to that the fact that I'm assuming this new signing for a club record won't be registered in time to play us and I think we have a decent chance.
Like us, they may struggle to set up their main striker.
I reckon Albrighton will probably start though, which is a worry.
I'm going for 1-1.
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We are poor but still think they are worse than us. Hopefully Benteke is on form. 2-1 win after going behind.
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....... either 0-0, 1-0, 0-1, 1-1.....
I can't call the actual result though.
We'd never have guessed!
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0-0
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1-1. Deehan for us, Lynex for them.
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1-1 Benteke
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Leicester 0-2 Villa
Bacuna
Benteke (pen)
Morgan sent off
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Frank Worthington for them, a rare double from Ian Ross for us!
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Of the games I've been to this year Leicester and QPR have been comfortably the two worst teams we've played, their new signing isn't playing and we've got a better team than theirs. All of this points to an away win even if Lambert sends the players out with the game plan to have 0 shots on goal. Benteke is due another goal and I fancy Bacuna to net, 1-2 Villans.
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The Beast has his goal and he tends to get them in clutches. To be fair I have no idea if this is the case but at the moment, and in my own mind, that is the case.
Therefore
Leicester 1 - 4 Villa
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0-0 snoozefest. Written all over it.
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remember going there and winning 5-0? it was 0-0 at half time as well.
edit: just checked, it was ten years ago. fucking hell!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3417881.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3417881.stm)
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1-1
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I expect the clueless one to go with the intent of not losing rather than trying to win as per usual.I think it will be a tough game as they have picked up of late. 1-1
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has anyone gone with Licester 2 (C. Nicholl 2og) - Aston Villa 2 (C. Nicholl 2) yet ?
;) ;) ;) ;)
and a nice article to go with it...
http://www.whoateallthepies.tv/aston_villa/175548/classic-moments-chris-nicholl-scores-all-four-goals-in-aston-villas-2-2-draw-with-leicester-city-1976.html
UTV
The Doc
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2-2
Them: Clark (og), Clark (og)
Us: Clark, Clark
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Leicester 1 Villa 2
Izzet Sinclair, F. OGx2
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remember going there and winning 5-0? it was 0-0 at half time as well.
edit: just checked, it was ten years ago. fucking hell!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3417881.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3417881.stm)
Nobby Solano's debut. He was quality that day.
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Oh for a Nobby thrusting through their rear tomorrow
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(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1_orOzQbj9o/Tx6ixOBh1DI/AAAAAAAAce0/DVYS7qDS6q8/s400/GL197666.jpg)
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(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1_orOzQbj9o/Tx6ixOBh1DI/AAAAAAAAce0/DVYS7qDS6q8/s400/GL197666.jpg)
'Yes...no....titter ye not...And it came to pass......missus....' etc
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Leicester 1 Villa 2
Izzet Sinclair, F. OGx2
Leicester 4 v Villa 4
Nicholl (two OG's, F.Sinclair x2) F. Sinclair (two OG's) Nicholl (x2)
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My prediction is that the ball will keep getting blown away when corners and free kicks are taken.
Might need one of these gizmos.
(http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/pict/151443136012_1.jpg)
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TEAM NEWS Leicester manager Nigel Pearson is without a number of key players ahead of his clash with Aston Villa. Esteban Cambiasso (hip), Kasper Schmeichel (foot), Jeff Schlupp (knee) and Riyad Mahrez, on African Nations Cup duty with Algeria, are all unavailable, whilst Danny Drinkwater is doubtful with a groin injury. Dean Hammond and Andy King come back into contention after recent knocks, whilst Mark Schwarzer is also added to the squad following his move from Chelsea this week. Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a knee injury. Gabriel Agbonlahor has shrugged off a minor hamstring complaint which forced him to miss the 1-0 FA Cup win over Blackpool.
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5-0. Remember it well - Crouch got a couple I think? And wasn't it the game where that idiot came on the pitch to remonstrate with the Leicester keeper (Ian Walker)?
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Can Chris Nicholl be persuaded to turn out, so at least we would be guaranteed 4 goals scored by a Villa player?
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They will miss Cambiasso and Schmeichel. I fancy us to nick it 0-1.
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Schwarzer is a good move for them. They'll miss Schmeichal but Schwarzer is an adequate replacement. I'm surprised at 42 that they've offered him an 18 month deal though.
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My prediction is that the ball will keep getting blown away when corners and free kicks are taken.
Might need one of these gizmos.
(http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/pict/151443136012_1.jpg)
Is that from the Ann Summers catalogue?
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My prediction is that the ball will keep getting blown away when corners and free kicks are taken.
Might need one of these gizmos.
(http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/pict/151443136012_1.jpg)
Is that from the Ann Summers catalogue?
Should have read the instructions. Upon the erection aid or you manhood turning green, remove and seek urgent medical attention.
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That reserve Leicester keeper is dodgy. We need to pepper shots on him and some will get through.
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That reserve Leicester keeper is dodgy. We need to pepper shots on him and some will get through.
Us? Pepper shots? I'm guessing you haven't been to a home game since the nineties. ;)
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With due respect to Leicester current run of good play, results and form of their players I think their GK issues and set up could see a 3 or more goal occurrence for Villa. Unfortunately for the foxes marhez is away on afcon duty and his attacking display been impressive . As leicester play 4 4 2 they are being left open in midfield when they look to press when villa have the ball. Villa plan to dominate the possession will mean villa will dominate this middle area with both Westwood and sanchez. Against a team that will tire from pressing oportunties can occur for the attacking players.
1-4 VILLLA :D
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That reserve Leicester keeper is dodgy. We need to pepper shots on him and some will get through.
Us? Pepper shots? I'm guessing you haven't been to a home game since the nineties. ;)
This game is away.
Think we actually managed quite a few shots against Leicester the other week
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Cambiasso injured. Good. Bonus for us. Still a goalless draw though.
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Ooooo, is there a game tomorrow?
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5-0. Remember it well - Crouch got a couple I think? And wasn't it the game where that idiot came on the pitch to remonstrate with the Leicester keeper (Ian Walker)?
Think he did and then I'm sure he was dropped and never appeared for us again.
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1-1. Deehan for us, Lynex for them.
1-1. Deehan for us, Lynex for them.
one of the first games I went in the holte was a midweek league cup tie against Leicester - finished in a draw and I think lynex scored for them. We won on penalties eventually. I loved it.
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He used to live next door to my mate in Nuneaton too, for a while.
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Lambert will go to keep a clean sheet, we will piss around with possession without doing anything with it and they will score from 1 of their few efforts on goal which will be enough to beat us. 1-0 Leicester
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Wont Leicester play Schwarzer?
Must win game after our recent form and considering the next few games.
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So, likely starting line-up then?
-----------Guzan------------
Hutton Okore Clarke Sissoko
----Sanchez Westwood----
--------Cleverly--------
---Cole Benteke Gabby---
Ideally I'd like Gabby, N'Zog and Clevers on the bench but that seems extremely unlikely.
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I'd go
Guzan - Hutton Okore clark cissokho - westwood sanchez - Weimann cole gabby - benteke
Weimann is the weakest link and I'd consider bacuna on the right
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2-0 Leicester. A goal in each half. Just can't see us scoring.
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Wont Leicester play Schwarzer?
Must win game after our recent form and considering the next few games.
Seems likely and he'll probably play a blinder and we'll lose 1-0
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Very windy , we must keep the ball on the deck which should suit our new style of play.
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I'm just hoping Albrighton doesn't come in and have a stormer. He replaced Cambiasso in their last game, so he may well get a start today. His chance hasn't really come yet.
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Could be a fun game, bloody windy in the area
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Away win. 1-2.
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Yet another 0-0 I'm afraid but better than nowt.
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Could be a fun game, bloody windy in the area
I drove up straight from work last night and stayed just outside Leicester. Glad that I brought my ear plugs because it was a howling gale outside. The wind is still whistling through downtown Leicester
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Someone's been arrested for possession of smoke bombs in his underpants.
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Someone's been arrested for possession of smoke bombs in his underpants.
Brave man. Reminded me of something a Rik Mayall character would say. Have I got a smoke bomb in my underpants or am I just pleased to see you?!
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Still windy in Leicester (and everywhere else!) so we need to keep it on the ground.These difficult conditions should suit Lambert's new stye of play, hopefully.
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Someone's been arrested for possession of smoke bombs in his underpants.
Brave man. Reminded me of something a Rik Mayall character would say. Have I got a smoke bomb in my underpants or am I just pleased to see you?!
Still gutted he's dead.
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Just arrived in Leicester . Just been past a meat wagon with OB getting out with 4ft wooden sticks . Nice. 80's revisited .
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Someone's been arrested for possession of smoke bombs in his underpants.
What a plonker.
Convincing Villa win today. 4-1
Post match lots saying we should give Lambert more time as he's getting it right.
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Less pressure away from home and I think we'll nick a win. 2-0 Villa.
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Weimann finally dropped