Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion ***Official Match Thread***

[JonathanLivingstonSeagull]

Chance for a cameo from Vicente? Or too soon? Hoping to see Hoskins get 20.

 

[Mackenzie]

What! No Barnes or Hoskins ? Both may even play?

No not today. I'd play the 4-2-3-1, which can quickly change to 4-3-3 when we're attacking. Leicester are frail defensively.

 

[Mackenzie]

Unconfirmed team news: Unchanged from Bristol

***Now confirmed***

 

[perseus]

No not today. I'd play the 4-2-3-1, which can quickly change to 4-3-3 when we're attacking. Leicester are frail defensively.

I think they play a high line (is that the right word). They don't play deep, but rely on keeping the ball in midfield (like Barcelona) and that is why we may need Dicker in the middle and because they may not play wingers, Buckley might be a btter bet than Noone, although there is not much to choose between the two. I expect Noone to start against Liverpool.

Just heard: we are unchanged first XI! Subs to be announced.

 

[Seagull27]

Unconfirmed team news: Unchanged from Bristol

***Now confirmed***

Subs: Brezovan (GK), Vincelot, Buckley, LuaLua, Navarro.

 

[the right footed denilson]

Leicester

Danger Man:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_Dyer

But he will probably be on the bench ?

Clearly, Beckford will be a handful. Make no mistake, they have some outstanding players. A superb midfield. They haven't started well this season, but when they gel they'll be a real force. I'd be DELIGHTED with any kind of result today.

 

[Seagulls4life]

Mate, you'll upset everyone on here; I learnt that the other week.......but we beat Peterborough that day,
so go for it.

On the other hand, I've just dropped & smashed my Brighton mug which I am usually supping from here on match days.

We're doomed!!!!

Not to worry, i've had two drinks in mine to compensate for your mug being smashed

 

[Seagull27]

Leicester team:

Schmeichel, Peltier, Konchesky, Mills (c), Bamba, King, Vassell, Wellens, Beckford, Abe, Fernandes.

Subs: Dyer, St. Ledger, Weale, Danns, Schlupp.

 

[Mackenzie]

So Brighton today are:

1. Ankergren
2. Calderon
3. Painter
4. Bridcutt
5. Dunk
6. Greer
7. Harley
8. Barnes
9. M-Smith
10. Dicker
11. Noone

Subs:
Brezovan
Vincelot
Navarro
Lualua
Buckley

 

[Seagull kimchi]

Not a sniff for Hoskins, I guess we need some kind of defensive cover in the form of Vincelot.

 

[Steveapps71]

they are big spending but think they are under pressure....think we will play the better football....... its gonna be a thriller...prediction 3-3

 

[kevtherev]

Vincente must be some way off being fit if he cant even make the bench. Surely a player with his pedigree is worth having on bench even if only 75%. Am I the only one that finds this a bit strange?

 

[Rugrat]

I guess we need some kind of defensive cover in the form of Vincelot.

Thought he might have got the nod over Painter after he got a bit of a run around last week.

 

[Uncle C]

Vincente must be some way off being fit if he cant even make the bench. Surely a player with his pedigree is worth having on bench even if only 75%. Am I the only one that finds this a bit strange?

Yes.

 

[JonathanLivingstonSeagull]

Not a sniff for Hoskins, I guess we need some kind of defensive cover in the form of Vincelot.

Probably kid gloves for his niggling injury. Seems sensible. Vicente no doubt not fit yet.

C'MON ALBION

how about a tense 2-1 win?

 

[Driver8]

The sun is shining, team are warming up, and really looking forward to this one!

 

[Washboard Didgets]

When you look at our squad you can see why Gus is so miffed about only being allowed 5 subs on the bench including a keeper.

 

[perseus]

Leicester midfield

Abe (holding), Fernandes, King and Wellens.

I think we will lose it in midfield in the first half and play deep with out full backs resisting the temptation to go forward.

Crowding the midfield like Sunderland. I expect a high foul count.

 

[the right footed denilson]

Vincente must be some way off being fit if he cant even make the bench. Surely a player with his pedigree is worth having on bench even if only 75%. Am I the only one that finds this a bit strange?

Nope. Nobody in this team deserves to be dropped for a half fit player. His time will come.

 

[Mackenzie]

When you look at our squad you can see why Gus is so miffed about only being allowed 5 subs on the bench including a keeper.

I understand why Gus does it, but picking Brezovan looks like a wasted space on the bench when you've got game changers like Hoskins and (hopefully) Vicente waiting in the wings. That said I do like a gamble.