Claudio Ranieri looked like he's going to cry 

I think Ranieri will be sacked soon, I still think it would be harsh but with the club in free fall I feel a change of manager is the only thing that's gonna save their season.

I actually have to laugh at the way some of the media automatically think (or thought) they will go and get a result against Sevilla. Like Sevilla aren't a top European side, think in this country pundits and media just assume if you play in certain countries and you're not one of the big names that our teams will automatically turn them over.

Does anyone know if there's a Leicester fan tv?

I'm starting to think there might have been some truth to the doping suspicions last season. They were like Mo Farah, running and running without getting tired. This year they're out of breath by half time.

If the suspicions were true, I think it's more likely that they doped toward the end of the previous season when they suddenly had a huge spurt. Maybe the effects carried over to last season but have worn off now. 

Testing for doping is a joke in football. It's not uncommon for players to go their whole careers without being tested. 

1 hour ago, offside said:

I'm starting to think there might have been some truth to the doping suspicions last season. They were like Mo Farah, running and running without getting tired. This year they're out of breath by half time.

If the suspicions were true, I think it's more likely that they doped toward the end of the previous season when they suddenly had a huge spurt. Maybe the effects carried over to last season but have worn off now. 

Testing for doping is a joke in football. It's not uncommon for players to go their whole careers without being tested. 

It's not hard to figure out why they look like that. It's in large part the same 'reason' why we're looking so much better this season.

Kante is simply that great. I think he is the difference maker in this and last season. 

Mbappe was on fire for Monaco, great hattrick. Really hope Arsenal don't buy him

Just a heads-up that PSG v Barcelona is free to air on BT Showcase on Tuesday night - that's channel 59 on Freeview

According to Arsenal TV, Sanchez is world class again after scoring a handball against Hull. Those fickle bunches are really something. You got give credit to Arsenal, when the 4th spot is on the line, they put up a fight

 

7 hours ago, offside said:

I'm starting to think there might have been some truth to the doping suspicions last season. They were like Mo Farah, running and running without getting tired. This year they're out of breath by half time.

If the suspicions were true, I think it's more likely that they doped toward the end of the previous season when they suddenly had a huge spurt. Maybe the effects carried over to last season but have worn off now. 

Testing for doping is a joke in football. It's not uncommon for players to go their whole careers without being tested. 

My tinfoil theory about the fa and doping stands

 

As incredible as kante is,, its still hard to believe a team can go from champions to relegation contender with just one player removed, i mean is ranieri really that bad that he has not figured it out how to play without kante especially since they reinforce well during the transfer window 

2 hours ago, havelschayes said:

My tinfoil theory about the fa and doping stands

 

As incredible as kante is,, its still hard to believe a team can go from champions to relegation contender with just one player removed, i mean is ranieri really that bad that he has not figured it out how to play without kante especially since they reinforce well during the transfer window 

3 big factors.

Kante for one.

Lack of hunger after the title and new deals for key men, look at how we struggled with hunger after the double season and we even had a decent chance of retaining the title. Imagine them lot going into this season knowing even on top form they would probably get 7th at best? After being Champion that must have been pretty demotivating.

Ranieri, just hasn't adapted to not having Kante and hasn't realized the tactics of last season won't wash without him, just like Brendan thought the all out attack tactics could be as effective without Suarez.

14 hours ago, Bobbywoodhogan said:

I think Ranieri will be sacked soon, I still think it would be harsh but with the club in free fall I feel a change of manager is the only thing that's gonna save their season.

I actually have to laugh at the way some of the media automatically think (or thought) they will go and get a result against Sevilla. Like Sevilla aren't a top European side, think in this country pundits and media just assume if you play in certain countries and you're not one of the big names that our teams will automatically turn them over.

A lot of people forget that Sevilla have won 5 Europa League titles in 10 seasons and won it 3 times in a row in the last 3. They are also 3rd in La Liga. I don't think Leicester have much of a chance at all in this tie. With the way Leicester have been playing this season, i'm expecting a pretty comfortable win for Sevilla. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they won the tie 5-0 on aggregate.

15 hours ago, Kinkladze1871 said:

Does anyone know if there's a Leicester fan tv?

They're all miserable gits, it would be a depressing watch.

What a horrible day of football yesterday was - thank God Torres made turning up to the pub worthwhile!

Hopefully Bournemouth can hold City to a draw tonight. Could hope at least. They done well against Arsenal and City's defence is all over the place. 

Title race talk is back on again at rawk. 

1 hour ago, Ivanov87 said:

Title race talk is back on again at rawk. 

Seriously? 

2 hours ago, Andreas said:

Hopefully Bournemouth can hold City to a draw tonight. Could hope at least. They done well against Arsenal and City's defence is all over the place. 

So is Bournemouth's though, it's currently the 3rd worst in the league. They are in terrible form at the moment too, they haven't won 1 of their last 5 games.

No way Bournemouth will get anything tonite. Their style of play will suit City just fine. 

3 hours ago, Andreas said:

Hopefully Bournemouth can hold City to a draw tonight. Could hope at least. They done well against Arsenal and City's defence is all over the place. 

Can't see it. They would have had a better chance if we hadn't taken Ake back just to be a spectator on our bench 

11 hours ago, havelschayes said:

My tinfoil theory about the fa and doping stands

 

As incredible as kante is,, its still hard to believe a team can go from champions to relegation contender with just one player removed, i mean is ranieri really that bad that he has not figured it out how to play without kante especially since they reinforce well during the transfer window 

It's not just the loss of Kante but the loss of there favored formation, they basically played 4-4-2 all of last season, Kante allowed them to do that without getting overrun in midfield. Now without Kante they have to change the way they play and hence they all look completely lost.  

1 hour ago, Scott Harris said:

So is Bournemouth's though, it's currently the 3rd worst in the league. They are in terrible form at the moment too, they haven't won 1 of their last 5 games.

 

1 hour ago, Ivanov87 said:

No way Bournemouth will get anything tonite. Their style of play will suit City just fine. 

Unfortunately I think you guys are both right. I'm trying to think of a plausible scenario in which Bournemouth get a point tonight but I just can't see it. City look like they are 'on it' again and will probably have too much for their opposition. That said, they do defend poorly at times and have a habit of underwhelming away from home, so there's a small amount of hope at least...

C'mon Bournemouth! Even 8 points ahead, my nerves won't be able to take it.

8 Pts if they do win. Our next 5 games on paper should be winnable if you look at the fixtures and considering we don't have any European cups to worry about we should be able to hold on to a comfortable lead until we play them at home. 

We never do it the easy way, it's just the way it is haha. 

 

Anyway, come on Bournemouth!

11 minutes ago, Andreas said:

it's just the way it is haha. 

...things will never be the saaaammme! 

I think Bournemouth will win. I feel it in my appendix

Bournemouth will get nothing as they refuse to alter the way they play, even when against the top tams which leaves them completely wide open in defence, which though great for the "Football purists" but will see them relegated.

I'd be happy to be 3 points ahead never mind 8. Of the chasing pack we have City at home and United away. Draws in those games are like wins for us because they deny them points. City have to play us, Arsenal, United and Liverpool. I can't see them getting maximum points from those.

Spurs have still to play United and Arsenal. 

Arsenal have The full set to go Spurs, City, Liverpool and United

These clubs are all going to take points off each other in the run in. We just have to hold our nerve.