Farehamseagull
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Leicester City
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Typical clueless Palace fan!
Agreed.
Four years ago Spurs were 7 points off the lead, 5 years ago it was 10, they've not always been that far behind. They're not really in the same category as West Ham.
Randsta
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I think your selling Leicester short.....I think there tactics are much more than hoof ball and deserve to be where they are
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The reasons for Leicester's success this season are going to be analysed and scrutinised over and over again, but I suspect the truth is that it is the result of a perfect storm as far they are concerned:
Improved training methods with the Tinkerman now involved.
Some exceptionally shrewd signings.
Moving Vardy into the centre from his previous right side position.
Key aging players rolling back the years with some top class performances.
Steering clear of injuries to key players.
Increased TV money. Maybe tipping point has finally been reached where pretty much all clubs have enough money to put out a competitive team at any time, because Leicester (or even Palace and Bournemouth) can pay squad players so much that it is worth their while sitting on the bench 90% of the time than making the step down a division and being a success.
I'm sure Gary Lineker is looking forward to being guest of honour when either Leicester or Spurs play Barca next season.
Can I add:
Not many teams have given Leicester any respect all season. Their counter attack tactics have worked wonders as the majority of the clubs they've played have been after 3 points, not one. It will be interesting if any club plays Leicester for a draw.
Pinkie Brown
I'll look after the skirt
Should Leicester win the League I fully expect that to be retweeted a billion trillion times.
Mtoto
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You'll get some idea of how it might end up in about a fortnight, when Barca play Arsenal.
Another potentially HILARIOUS scenario could unfold if Chelsea suddenly find some form and by a miracle, win the Champions League.
That would mean just the top 3 would get into the CL next season. Possibly Leicester, Spurs & Arsenal
That would mean just the top 3 would get into the CL next season. Possibly Leicester, Spurs & Arsenal
coagulantwolf
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This may have been done, but when Ulloa was sold did we put a clause in for more money if he ever won the PL?
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Would that mean that the Palace Ultras would have to cancel their European travel plans ?
Monkey Man
Your support is not that great
Haven't seen very much of Leicester this season so I'm basing my opinions on what I've read more than what I've watched, but it seems that they are prepared to let the other team have almost all the possession and then hit them quickly on the break.
Pretty much what BHA have done in the games against Huddersfield and Brentford. Those games were miles away from the tika-taka possession-based football we've tried to achieve for much of the Amex era (admittedly in varying forms, and with varying success). I can't remember away teams at the Amex having so much of the ball without winning.
Are clubs like Brighton now watching Leicester's style and trying to base their own game on it?
Pretty much what BHA have done in the games against Huddersfield and Brentford. Those games were miles away from the tika-taka possession-based football we've tried to achieve for much of the Amex era (admittedly in varying forms, and with varying success). I can't remember away teams at the Amex having so much of the ball without winning.
Are clubs like Brighton now watching Leicester's style and trying to base their own game on it?
GT49er
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Interesting that the two teams at opposite ends of that graph are currently first and second in the league, Leicester and Arsenal. Tippy tappy just being edged out by the long ball game (NB yes, I did state long ball there, not hoof ball - there is a world of difference!)
I've found this remarkable, particularly when you look at Vardy. During that run where he broke the consecutive goal scoring record he had his arm in a cast for a good period of it. He also had a groin injury that required surgery and, some how, only missed one game (maybe two). Even he's remarked at points that he had no idea how the physios got him fit enough to start a game, let alone play a key role in it.
It would be Leicester, Arsenal & Man City. Spurs always lose out at the last hurdle, as happened when Chelsea won their first CL.
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I would only find this hilarious if Leicester City weren't the team who finished 4th. Mind you on the other hand, if Man Utd find some form and sneak in to 4th place, I would laugh like a DRAIN.
Correct. My wife likes Vine, but I find him to be a smug patronising prick whenever he speaks.Jeremy Vine, a Chelsea fan is going to be discussing Leicester's remarkable season on his show today. I have no doubt he will be extremely patronising as you'd expect from a Chelsea fan
mejonaNO12 aka riskit
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The PL is boring.
The same 3 or 4 teams are always challenging.
We don't see any top English strikers.
If we were promoted, there would be no chance of challenging at the top.
And then 2015-16 happened.
The same 3 or 4 teams are always challenging.
We don't see any top English strikers.
If we were promoted, there would be no chance of challenging at the top.
And then 2015-16 happened.