KJT123 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I think the game plan was to try and match Leicester's work rate. We started off well but it simply isn't possible against these. I don't understand how they can be so fit. Winning every second ball, it is like playing Fifa against a team that hold the sprint button and don't get fatigued. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 1 minute ago, jon_c said: If you can't be offside from a goal kick, why wouldn't your striker always stand miles up the pitch for a goal kick and you punt it to him. Because you are *supposed* to have men marking you to make it too difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Ooh goody, Timmy's go ing to tell us where we're going wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 We have nothing on the bench to change the game. Only thing I can think of is putting on Richards and moving Bacuna to midfield to replace Westwood. Gestede and Sinclair I rather not have on the field 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YLN Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 You can't be offside when the ball is coming back from having been off the pitch. So that's goal kicks, throw ins and corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanmac Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Such a lack of pace in terms of running and passing. We need one of the midifelders to take the ball off the defenders, drag a leicester player out of the pack even if it means just passing it back to one of the defenders at first - and the other two and run and get some space off that. Vertourt, westwood and gana are just static, not able to get a couple of yards away from a white shirt. So frustrating. Edited January 16, 2016 by villanmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 We have a knack for coming out after half time and storming it for 10 minutes. I hope we do the same today and capitalise on it this time! Poor start but I'm sure Garde will have a chat. For now, let's just sit back and hear what Tactics Tim would have done differently to have us 6 up at half time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 There is a reason why Leicester are top of the table. We are bottom for a reason too. We are still in it at 1-0 but really I don't think it was as bad as people make out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Just now, PaulC said: We made Leicester look like Arsenal and Man City. Huge gulf between the two sides first half Tbf I think Leicester make themselves look like that. Really impressive, as much as I hate to say it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, briny_ear said: Well that was a shit half from Villa. Bunn's pen save excepted. i thought his save from Vardy was as good but sadly they potted the rebound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, PaulC said: We made Leicester look like Arsenal and Man City. Huge gulf between the two sides first half So do most teams. They're top of the league ffs... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Lescott with 0 awareness for that goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Haha I rewound to the goalkick again that lead to the goal. Miles offside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 1 minute ago, PaulC said: We made Leicester look like Arsenal and Man City. Huge gulf between the two sides first half Can't agree there. Both sides looked poor imo, they made nothing aside from the goal which came from a huge punt upfield, which seems to be their primary game plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Is it wrong of me to be slightly disappointed that Mahrez missed a penalty? Needed the Fantasy Football points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Just now, Zatman said: i thought his save from Vardy was as good but sadly they potted the rebound Even the follow up. He was never getting there on time to stop it crossing the line, but he got up so quick. I'm a lot more confident in him than Guzan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I don't get why people are surprised. We've won one game, are still rock bottom and are facing the top team. Only 1-0 down, things could change in the second half if we make some tactical changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 1 minute ago, Villanun said: I don't think Leicester are actually much better than us in terms of skill. The difference here is the level of application. Leicester are moving off the ball, pressing play and causing us problems all over the pitch. Bu comparison it's like we're running through treacle. They are actually a lot, lot better, and it's pretty damn obvious. They actually pressurise the ball whenever we have it in midfield and hunt us down in twos and threes, they are putting on a tactical master class. When they have the ball they take very few touches, zip the ball around quickly and create space. There's a gulf between these two sides tonight, but we aren't doing ourselves any favours by being weak and frankly pussies on the ball, no leadership out there for us at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 **** off Sherwood you word removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 The lack of effort, the lack of bite and desire in the midfield, the amount of ball watching in the back 4, worst this season We deserve to go down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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