The Race to the Title

[db1]

Also heard some idiot on motd talking about Leicester being like Barcelona and keeping possession being the best way to win. Nobcheese

 

[DiamondLites]

We've stomped a mud hole in United and they are eulogising Fosu-Mensah like he's the new Chilwell

 

[Woodyy]

I know it's been said every week for the past few games but we need to make up points next week otherwise it really is all over..

 

[spurs9]

None of their last 5 games are easy. Even Swansea are starting to play well.

We probably can't afford to drop more than two or three points now though, and it's likely that even that would be too much. It's obviously an uphill task, but the way we're playing, and the fact that we'll have at least a week between each game, makes me feel that we could do something truly incredible.

The nature of our win today will certainly put some doubts in the heads of Leicester players. Their win put all the pressure on us, and we went and produced a performance like that!

Now all that matters is Stoke.

Unfortunately, even with Swansea's rise in form, I still think their style plays into Leicesters hands and can't see Swansea getting any points TBH. Everton are in shocking form, so expect LCFC to get full points there but I can actually see them dropping points against West Ham & United, which means we will have to rely on Chelsea (if we win all 5 of our games), who will probably be on holiday mode and possibly have their own fans cheering on Leicester.

 

[rossdapep]

I've never, ever looked so forward to a game at the Bridge than this one.

We'll have too much for them IMO.

If we maintain our intensity we will. If they are playing at 50% currently, it's very difficult to suddenly raise that level of performance, especially if there is no shiny reward for it. I think it will depend on us, like the rest of our remaining games.

 

[whitesocks]

It's a shame it's at our expense, and very Spurs but taking our hurt out if it, it's a great beacon for the premier league.

Anyone can win it with the right tactics, team ethic and determination

Us ourselves haven't spent hundreds of millions or paying crazy wages

Man city and Chelsea can have their fancy big name mangers and billions but thus season shows it doesn't guarantee anything

You can't argue with the points Leicester are accumulating - they'd be right up there even if the usual suspects were in form/not in transition.

 

[Spurger King]

Unfortunately, even with Swansea's rise in form, I still think their style plays into Leicesters hands and can't see Swansea getting any points TBH. Everton are in shocking form, so expect LCFC to get full points there but I can actually see them dropping points against West Ham & United, which means we will have to rely on Chelsea (if we win all 5 of our games), who will probably be on holiday mode and possibly have their own fans cheering on Leicester.

The thing about Chelsea is that they're a bunch of mercenaries that couldn't give a shit about the history of the club. As long as there is a bonus fee involved for winning they'll give it a go. If the situation was reversed I wouldn't expect us to roll over,

It would be hilarious if we won the league because of a Chelsea win.

 

[tttcowan]

It's glorious to think if we keep this team and we'll be up there next year. Christ this team man, I honestly never thought i'd see this in my life time. What a fucking team. Hugo, Toby, Dembele, Kane completely elite, would get in to all the top teams first eleven bar a few exceptions(kane - barca etc.). 2nd Tier - Dier, Verts, Ali, Eriksen, Lamela, Rose - Just jesus fucking christ. We ain't no team without superstars. This is a team of superstars playing as a team. And they're all kids! And we have them!

I remember sitting there with my brother in that Inter Milan home game when Bale ran riot and my brother leaned across and said this may well be the best it ever gets. I honestly thought that could of been it... But nope, I was so wrong. Our biggest advantage this summer is the fact everyone thinks we have a team and no superstars. We've got them. You just can't see them like you can't see a 3 carrot diamond in a sea of 2 carrot diamonds.

Spurs. Just Wow. So proud. Like Leicester took their form into the next season at the end of the 2014/15 I expect you to do the same. And take home the big one.

 

[spurs9]

The thing about Chelsea is that they're a bunch of mercenaries that couldn't give a shit about the history of the club. As long as there is a bonus fee involved for winning they'll give it a go. If the situation was reversed I wouldn't expect us to roll over,

It would be hilarious if we won the league because of a Chelsea win.

Their heads seem else where already though and mercenaries or not, if their fans were cheering on the oppo (like Liverpool's did when playing Blackburn back in 95) it will have a negative effect on the team.

If the roles were reversed (Chelsea needing us to beat Leciseter), i would think we would lose, not because we didn't want to win, but because we wouldn't be 100% mentally up for it.

Edit: Just realised that the Blackburn v Liverpool reference was a bad example as Blackburn bottled it and lost 2-1 but luckily for them Utd also bottled it and drew.

 

[Matrix]

There has to be a twist in the tail to let us back in surely?!
The footballing gods not looking down on us?!

 

[bigpalacios]

Keep on keeping on

 

[Cornpattbuck]

Just imagining how hated we'd be if Leicester were to lose against West Ham and collapse from there, with us surging to the title. I could live with it.

 

[Spurger King]

Just imagining how hated we'd be if Leicester were to lose against West Ham and collapse from there, with us surging to the title. I could live with it.

Meh. Fuck the junkies.

 

[davidmatzdorf]

Also heard some idiot on motd talking about Leicester being like Barcelona and keeping possession being the best way to win. Nobcheese

If I have the right comment in mind, I don't think you grasped the point being made. It was specifically about the way they have controlled possession high up the pitch when closing out a match. They have done the same thing in the closing minutes of their past two games, very effectively, and the young winger Demarai Gray (as the commentator said) has been crucial to that both times, after coming on as a sub.

I also saw one or two very skilful team moves on the highlights, with quick, close passing and movement much like ours, that nearly led to goals. There's a lot more to that team than a stout defence and Vardy running very fast. When they need to play, they play.

 

[riggi]

Just imagining how hated we'd be if Leicester were to lose against West Ham and collapse from there, with us surging to the title. I could live with it.

No one likes us, we don't care....

 

[steve]

I really can't see us winning 5 of our last 6.

Really depends on which ManC turn up. West Ham will give them a game for sure. Both those games could go either way but I wouldn't be surprised to see Arsenal win both. Even if they don't they don't need to win all their games to over take us if we only win 2 or 3.

Still feel the same way? Will we only win 2 more games between now and season end? Can't see it personally...

 

[Franc]

There'll be a twist before the season is over. Whether it's enough for us I'm not sure. The only thing more bizarre than a Leicester title is Leicester romping to the title unchallenged. Won't happen.

 

[Lighty64]

No one likes us, we don't care....

I take it next week your be waring claret and blue

 

[Mr Pink]

Next weekend is when it has to happen IMO.

West Ham will definitely given them a tougher game than they've had for several weeks. I think they'll drop points and the game against Stoke will end up being a huge game for us.

 

[Fidget]

I've been bitter about Leicesters luck and thought they would drop 2 points today. Admittedly I didn't see any of their game today so I can't comment on the game, but I have to give them credit. 5 wins on the bounce with 5 clean sheets. Insane.

They ain't lucky mate!
They are now a proven damn good side