The return of the Messiah

[Maaaatty]

Gallagher inspirational as City scrape win

Foxes celebrate Waghorn's 23rd minute winner
Preston;

Lonergan
Jones-----St. Ledger©----Cort-----Scheimann
Hume----Ashbee---Edwards----Treacy
Johnson----Hayes

Leicester;
Ricardo
Naughton-----Vitor-----Hobbs----Digne
Cairney----Abe
Gallagher----King©-----Waghorn
Yakubu

Preston North End 0-1 Leicester City
Waghorn (23)

Leicester City made it 2 wins out 2 in the league after a second 1-0 win and a second winner from fans favourite Martyn Waghorn, despite City only winning 1-0 it should have been more. The only goal of the game cam in the 23rd minute after a poorly struck effort somehow got past Andy Lonergan. Lonergan almost gifted captain Andy King a goal but Iain Hume cleared off the line after Lonergan flapped at a corner. With Leicester strolling it seemed like nothing could go wrong but on the stroke of Half-time on loan Everton striker Yakubu suffered an ankle injury which could keep him out for 2 months.

With Vassell replacing Yakubu it looked like in the 76th minute that Gray’s choice of bring Vassell on for Yakubu was the right when Vassell scored a neat diving header past Lonergan only for it to be rightly ruled offside. Just minutes Later Captain King hit the bar with an audacious 25-yard lob which would of gone down in foxes folk-law if it had gone in along with strikes from the like of Izzet, Weller and Worthington. Only 5 minutes later Gallagher looked to of wrapped up the victory for the Foxes only for the assistant referee to rightly rule out the goal once again. However the decision’s didn’t matter after Leicester held on to win 1-0 after ‘Keeper Ricardo made a fine save. O’Neill had this to say about referee Mike Jones;

“I’d like to congratulate the officials on what was a perfect display from the men in black, they did there profession proud and to say that I am angered by any of the decision’s would be wrong.” Preston manager Phil Brown also praised the officials.
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Vassell thunderbolt sets up Foxes win

Goalscorer's Andy King and Darius Vassell

Millwall

Forde
Smith----Robinson©----Ward----Barron
Henry----Abdou----Trotter----Bouazza
Morison----Lisbie

Leicester

Ricardo
Naughton----Hobbs©----Vitor----Mee
Abe----Cairney
Gallagher----Moussa----Waghorn
Vassell

Millwall 0-1 Leicester
Vassell (54), King (88)

A drab first half was almost set a light by a piece of genius by Millwall’s Kevin Lisbie after 34 minutes his 20 yard thunderbolt was saved by Leicester’s ex-Portugal ‘keeper Ricardo who somehow got his fingertis onto the ball to tip it over. From the resulting corner Darius Vassell beat Abdou for pace only for his one-on-one to be saved well by David Forde.

Ex-England international Darius Vassell did spark the game into life 54 minutes in when he struck a shot from 25 yards which went flying into the net past Millwall ‘Keeper David Forde after some clever play by Franck Moussa. Substitute Andy King then wrapped up the 3 points with his first goal of the season with a sweetly struck volley from 12 yards 88 minutes into the game after some hard graft at the back had held Leicester to just 1. On loan Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton claimed Man of the Match for his work down the right for the Foxes, he spoke too BBC Radio 5LIVE after the game;

“To be working under Martin O’Neill is fantastic an with players of such high calibre like Yakubu, Yuki, Ricardo and Darius it’s been fantastic me being on loan here and I know that the team will make the Premier league this season”
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[eddybw]

Good update mate, only bad thing yellow can't read it well

 

[Maaaatty]

Good update mate, only bad thing yellow can't read it well

I know, I hate Leicester playing in that colour. I'll use a darker shade next time.

 

[dani3w]

i like the story mate! Andy king is quality on my save and so is Waghorn kiu will follow

 

[Maaaatty]

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6 goal thriller ends in draw

On-loan benfica defender Vitor gave City a 2 goal lead.

Leicester;

Smithies
Naughton----Vitor----Hobbs----Digne
Cairney----Abe
Gallagher----King©----Waghorn
Vassell

Barnsley;

Preece
Foster----McEveley----Shackell©----Hill
Doyle
Devaney----Butterfield----Mellis----Ross
Haynes

Leicester 3-3 Barnsley
Vassell (2) Ross (OG 32) Vitor (49); Doyle (28) Ross (60) Nouble (75)

Leicester kicked-off in 2nd place on a fine summer’s day against 12th place Barnsley. 2nd placed Leicester got off to an astonishing start with Foxes striker Darius Vassell scoring from 12 yards after a defence splitting pass from skipper Andy King. Barnsley almost hit back on 10 minutes but a flying save from Alex Smithies kept the score at 1-0. On the 28th minute Barnsley did however equalise through Nathan Doyle who crashed a 10 yard shot past Smithies into the roof of the net. Just 4 minutes later Leicester were back in front after a fortuitous own goal from Barnsley midfielder Nick Ross sliced a clearance into the net after Tom Cairney struck a shot from 6 yards.

The second half started the same was as the first with Leicester on top. The constant pressure was rewarded after 49 minutes as Miguel Vitor rose above 3 defenders to head in a Martyn Waghorn cross. Barnsley were right back in the game on the hour mark as Nick Ross made up for his own goal as he struck a sweet volley from 16 yards past young Leicester ‘Keeper Alex Smithies. 66 minutes in Nathan Doyle got in front of Jack Hobbs but from 5 yards he hit the post and bounced into the hand of Smithies. 75 minutes in Barnsley did equalise through West Ham on-loan striker Franck Nouble who headed in from an inviting cross by Martin Devaney. Barnsley hero Franck Nouble grabbed man of the match after scoring the last goal in a fantastic match. Leicester captain Andy King told Sky Sports;

“If I was neutral I’d have this game on DVD, it was fantastic. As a Leicester player and fan though I’m gutted to throw away a 2 goal lead and not really put up a fight it really isn’t good enough and I’d like to apologise to the fans who were once again fantastic.
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[eddybw]

Gutted you let the lead slip keep it up mate great detail in the update!

 

[Maaaatty]

Smash and Grab from Foxes

Ricardo came to Leicester's help numerous times during the game

Leicester;

Ricardo
Lamey----Hobbs©----Vitor----Bener
Caireny----Moreno
Gallagher-----Moussa-----Dyer
Vassell

Leeds;

Schmeichel
Connoly----Bromby----O’Brien----Johnson
Bruce
Nunez----Howson©----Kilkenny----Gradel
Becchio

League Cup 2nd round.
Leicester 1-0 Leeds United
Moussa (15) Hobbs (77)

Walkers Stadium played host to a game between 2 fallen giants of English football, Leicester City and Leeds United in the League Cup 2nd Round. With Leicester not putting out a full strength team Leeds looked to take advantage to progress and if it wasn’t for England’s heartbreaker of 2 major championships they may have been but ex-Portugal stopper Ricardo made 4 or 5 fantastic saves before a fine 20-yard finish from Franck Moussa on the edge of the box put the Foxes 1-0 up with there 1 shot of the game. After the goal a shot from ex-Leicester play Gradel which went high, wide and not very handsome was the only thing of any note as the game petered out.

The first incident of the second-half came half-way though when Paul Gallagher had a golden opportunity to score for Leicester but hit it straight at Leeds keeper Kasper Schmeichel. Schmeichel then hoofed the ball up field for Lucciano Becchio but his shot was smartly saved by Ricardo. Leicester had Ricardo to thank once more after 70 minutes after a stunning save from Max Gradel’s header. With it looking more and more likely Leeds would get an equaliser Leicester captain Jack Hobbs scored from a pin point Martyn Waghorn corner to almost all but secure the win against Leeds and progression through to the next round. Man of the Match and Leicester captain Jack Hobbs spoke after the game saying;

“Well it certainly wasn’t a vintage win but a win is a win and to bounce back from dropping 2 points against Barnsley like we did is fantastic. We could of crumbled but the defence stayed strong and with a ‘Keeper of Ricardo’s calibre behind us it’s great. Hopefully we can progress and as long as we are in the competition we can win it”
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Leicester snap up Saints youngster

Saints youngster Chamberlain had been attracting interest from Arsenal.

Martin O'Neill today unveiled his 4th signing of the transfer window, Southampton youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who was attracting attention of Arsenal and Liverpool. Despite attention from clubs like Arsenal the 17 year-old right-midfielder decided to join Martin O'Neill's revoloution at the Walkers Stadium. Chamberlain is the 4th hot prospect to be signed by Martin O'Neill showin the Kilrea's man intentions.

Speaking at a press confrence Chamberlain told Sky Sports reporter Bryan Swanson that it was a "dream move" for the man from Portsmouth and he hoped that he could continue improvinf to become a "Leicester great and get them back in the Premier League"
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[eddybw]

Good victory mate, Leeds are a good side in the Championship, and great signing in Alex Chamberlain keep it up,

just put last 16 draw

 

[Maaaatty]

Leicester taste defeat under O’Neill

Caulker scored what proved to be the winner
Bristol City;

James
Carey----Stewart----Caulker----Bernard
Adomah----Elliot----Skuse----Rose
Stead----Pitman

Leicester;

Ricardo
Naughton----Hobbs----Vitor----Digne
Cairney----Abe
Gallagher----King©----Waghorn
Vassell

Bristol City 1-0 Leicester
Caulker (40)

An uncharacteristic display from Leicester left the fans frustrated as Bristol City overcame the Foxes in a close game. The first moment of the match for the fans at Ashton Gate to remember came from David James as he somehow got his fingertips onto an effort heading in the top corner from South Shields boy Martyn Waghorn. On the 40th minute a delightful ball in from Danny Rose was headed in by Steven Caulker to give the Robins a 1-0 lead.

3 minutes into the 2nd half Ricardo made a fantastic save to deny Danny rose a delightful solo goal. Some smart saves from Ricardo kept the score down at 1-0 but the 79 time capped Portuguese international could do nothing to prevent the loss as Leicester’s attack went missing. Unfortunately for Leicester that now means they drop down to 4th. Despite the negatives there was one positive for Leicester with wonder kid Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain making his debut coming on as a 60th minute substitute.

Leicester sign hotshot Wickham

Wickham has been tipped as a future England star

Leicester today announced there 5th and final dealing of the transfer window with the capture of 17 year old ex-Ipswich striker Connor Wickham. The 17 year old almost signed earlier in the transfer window but failed a medical after spraining his ankle in the opening friendly of the season. Wickham who has been tipped as a future England international joined for a fee that may rise to £5 million pounds if Leicester get promoted with Wickham in the team.

Wickham who made 28 appearances last season for the Tractor boys said that he was “thrilled” to be at a club like Leicester and that he hopes that under “a genius like O’Neill” that the squad that has been assembled can make the premier league this season.
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Gallagher inspires Foxes

Gallagher slots home his 17th minute penalty

Leicester;

Ricardo
Naughton----Hobbs----Vitor----Digne
Cairney----Abe
Gallagher----King©----Waghorn
Chamberlain

Middlesborough;

Steele
Hoyte----Hines----Bates----Taylor
Thompson----Bailey
Kink----Haas----Emnes
Boyd

Leicester 3-0 Middlesbrough
Gallagher (pen 17 & 46)
Waghorn (27)

Lying in 4th place after a poor run of results Leicester City needed to improve against Middlesbrough to stand any chance of getting the point. On the 17th minute referee Ollie Llyod gave a penalty after Justin Hoyte bought down Paul Gallagher in the box after a teasing Lucas Digne ball into the box. Paul Gallagher duly got up and tucked away the penalty. 10 minutes after the penalty Leicester doubled there lead with Gallagher heavily involved again, his delicious ball into the ball after putting the ball through the legs of Nicky Bailey gave ex-Sunderland boy Martyn Waghorn an easy finish to make it 2-0. The first-half was named, The Paul Gallagher show.

Just 30 seconds into the second half another fantastic delivery from Lucas Digne set-up Paul Gallagher to score from 6 yard to give Leicester total control of the game. In the 77th minute Boro did have a chance to bring a goal back but Ricardo stopped Marvin Emnes’ weak shot with ease. With not a lot else the 2nd half was one of the least eventful half’s of football you will see. After the game Ian Stringer caught up with Foxes hero Paul Gallagher;

“Well what can I say, outstanding performance by everyone on the pitch today and to win so convincingly is brilliant especially after tasting defeat on Saturday. To get back to winning ways is brilliant and to capped Man of the Match well it just makes it that little bit better. Hopefully my performances may of alerted Craig and I may be in the Scotland squad soon.”
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Leicester duo win awards

Award winers Kyle Naughton and Martyn Waghorn.

Kyle Naughton was named Player of the month for August today after a succesful month with the Foxes, the on-loan Tottenham right-back performed consistently over the opening month of the season setting himself high standards every game. The Englishman beat Peter Whittingham (Cardiff) and Billy Sharp (Doncaster) to accolade. The latter finishing 2 and 3 respectively.

Leicester's ex-Sunderland man Martyn Waghorn made it a double for the Foxes winning the Young player of the Month for August with 3 goals and 1 assist in 6 games for Leicester. On-loan Benfica defender Miguel Vitor came in a close second behind South Shields boy Waghorn. Scott Sinclair claimed 3rd place, the Swansea man putting in good performances all month but not enough to beat Waghorn or Vitor.

Dave Jones won Manager of the Month for August after leading his team to the top of the Npower Championship after wnding the month with 13 point from 15. Martin O'Neill came in second and Hull Ciry manager Nigel Pearson 3rd. Sheffield United striker Mista won Goal of the Month for August after scoring a curling effort from 30 yards out.
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[eddybw]

Great update mate very detailed, loved reading it!!! Check out the next update you might like it

 

[JackMason]

Just read the whole story. It's great. Smithies will be a star. Let me know how Digne does never had him before.

 

[Maaaatty]

Transfer window slams shut

Fernandinho at Manchester City press confrence.

Today, 31st August, the transfer window slammed shut until the 1st January when it will re-open. The biggest transfer during the window was undoubtedly Fernandinho’s move from Shaktar to Manchester City for £13 million. Else where Charles N’Zogbia moved from Wigan to Liverpool for £10 million and Carlton Cole moved from West Ham United to Newcastle after the loss of Andy Carroll for £35 to Liverpool.

Lower down the leagues Leicester City were big spenders spending around £15 million pounds after signing Connor Wickham, Lucas Digne, Alex Smithies, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Tom Cairney after O’Neill was backed by the new owners. Injury-stricken Reading were the most active team during the window strengthening there team with 6 player. Liverpool and Aston Villa caused a stir in the Championship after they signed Wilfred Zaha and Alejandro Faurlin.

Down in League One Southampton paid £425,000 for ex-Leicester and Bristol City goalkeeper Chris Weale from Leicester after the Foxes took hot shot Chamberlain away from the Saints for a fee that could rise to £4 million if Leicester get promoted.
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[eddybw]

Great update mate like the Transfer window summary really good idea!

 

[Maaaatty]

Dyer Leicester lose to Swansea

Nathan Dyer silencing the travelling Foxes fans

Swansea City made 4 changes to the team that beat Norwich City with Dorus De Vries coming back into goal for Yves Makabu Ma Kalambay, Ashley Wiliiams coming in for David Edgar, Alan Tate replacing Joe Allen with Leon Britton moving into central midfield with Darren Pratley, Scott Sinclair, Nathan Dyer and Luke Moore all head a 3 pronged attack.

Martin O’Neill hands Connor Wickham a full debut as the £3 million man comes in for Paul Gallagher who has been struggling with illness, the omission of Gallagher pushes Chamberlain out into a wide right roll. Stand out performer Miguel Vitor failed a late fitness test so Sol Bamba comes in for his first start of the season and his Full debut after only just returning to full training.
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Swansea;

De Vries
Nery----Monk©----Williams----Rool
Tate
Pratley----Britton
Sinclair-----------N. Dyer
Moore

Leicester;

Ricardo
Naughton----Bamba----Hobbs----Digne
Cairney----Abe
Chamberlain-----King©----Waghorn
Wickham

Swansea City 1-0 Leicester City
Dyer (24)

A fantastic finish from Nathan Dyer in the game at the Liberty Stadium where 4th placed Swansea hosted 3rd placed Leicester City sparked it into life. Dyer scored in the 24th minute when he turned Sol Bamba and smashed the ball past Ricardo from 18 yards. 10 minutes later a mazy run from Scott Sinclair put Luke Moore through but Ricardo smothered well at the feet of Moore. Great play by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain almost put Leicester on level terms after 40 minutes but Dorus De Vries tipped the ball over.

After half-time a rejuvenated Leicester came close after a fantastic ball from Sol Bamba put Chamberlain through but De Vries somehow tipped over. 5 minutes from the end Martyn Waghorn almost put Leicester level but his lob only hit the bar. If it wasn’t for the officials Leicester may of lost 2-0 but Luke Moore had a goal disallowed. Jack Hobbs was awarded Man of the Match after single handily keeping the score down at 1-0. Winner Nathan Dyer spoke to the press after words saying;

“I thought this was going to be the toughest game of the season but it felt like they weren’t interested, I was really disappointed with Leicester and O’Neill they just weren’t good enough and this rate they’ll struggle to get promoted let alone win the league.”
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[tom_utb]

Great story mate....liking the young team your building!

 

[eddybw]

Haha love the title to that last story mate, great word play keep it up buddy

 

[DanWalsallFC]

Fantastic story, just started a game with Leicester myself. Loving the approach you're taking when signing players, you'll have a fantastic team of youngsters!

 

[Maaaatty]

Wheels coming off the bandwagon?

O'Neill looks on in disguist as Leicester lose again

Leicester City made 3 changes to there team with Paul Gallagher coming into a central attacking midfield roll with Andy King struggling for fitness and Darius Vassell coming in for Connor Wickham who was fatigued. Alex Smithies also came in for Ricardo.

Reading made 2 changes from the loss against Norwich with Alex Pearce coming in for Matt Mills and Simon Church replacing Noel Hunt. With the departure of Matt Mills, Andy Griffin was named captain.
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Leicester;

Smithies
Naughton----Bamba----Hobbs©----Digne
Cairney----Abe
Chamberlain----Gallagher----Waghorn
Vassell

Reading;

Federici
Griffin©----Pearson----Khizanishvilli----Rossato
McAnuff----Jem Karacen----Leigetwood----Ki-Hoon
El Kabir----Church


Leicester City 0-1 Reading
Ki-Hoon (6), El Kabir (71)

Leicester's miserable Spetember continued after losing once more. A quick start from Reading put Leicester under pressure after a great corner played in by Jobi McAnuff, Ki-Hoon headed in after just 6 minutes to pile the recent misery on Leicester. For the remainder of the half Leicester were on top with chances coming and going for Gallagher, Vassell, Waghorn and Chamberlain. Simon Church almost put Reading 2-0 up on the stroke of half time but young ‘keeper Smithies saved.

7 minutes into the 2nd half Reading winger Jobi McAnuff almost scored a contender goal of the season but his rasping 30 yard shot hit the crossbar and bounced kindly out of play. 25 minutes into the half Paul Gallagher and Leicester thought they had equalised but the flag was raised for offside and the goal was chalked off after Gallagher smased the ball past Adam Federici. From the resulting free-kick and Adam Federici punt up field fell to Mostafa El Kabir who compounded the Foxes misery by putting the Royals 2-0 up. With this came an almost immediate reply with a fantastic Alex Chamberlain finding Paul Gallagher who’s shot was somehow saved by Australian Adam Federici. Despite Leicester knocking on the game all day Federici & Co. somehow stayed strong and compounded the misery for O’Neill’s men who haven’t won all month. To compound the misery Connor Wickham sustained torn groin muscle and is expected to be out for 3 months.
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[eddybw]

Nice update mate gutted with the defeat love the lay out though.

you ready for my transfer update!

 

[Maaaatty]

O'Neill hits out at players

Somma strikes the 2nd goal to sink the Foxes
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Leeds United made 4 changes to the team that lost to Norwich City. Along with 4 changes a change of formation was also take going to 4-4-2. Ross McCormack, Bradley Johnson, Llyod Sam and Robert Snodgrass come in for Neil Kilkenny, Max Gradel, Leigh Bromby and Dris Himmes.

Leicester made 2 changes for the 2nd game of the season against Leeds with Captain Andy King coming in for Darius Vassell with Alex Chamberlain being pushed up-front. Miguel Vitor replaces Sol Bamba as Vitor comes back from an injury. Alex Smithies keeps his place ahead of Ricrdo
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Leeds United;

Schmeichel
Connolly----O’Brien----Bruce----McCartney
Sam----Johnson----Howson----Snodgrass
Somma----Becchio

Leicester City;

Ricardo
Naughton----Vitor----Hobbs----Digne
Cairney----Abe
Gallagher----King©----Waghorn
Chamberlain

Leeds United 2-0 Leicester City
Johnson (45+1), Somma (75)

Leicester looked to get there first win in September at Elland Road against a Leeds United team just above the relegation zone. The first shot of the game after 26 minutes when Alex Chamberlain’s shot was smartly saved by Kasper Schmeichel. Leeds first attack of the game came in 45th minute when Bradley Johnson scored a header after a Robert Snodgrass ball. Despite Leicester pressuring all half Leeds United went in 1-0 down.

Andy King almost scored 5 minutes into the 2nd half but his shot was smartly stopped by Schmeichel Junior, the rebound was put wide by Paul Gallagher. Leeds United doubled there lead when South African David Somma put away a great ball from ex-Leicester player Max Gradel. After the goal Leeds took charge of the game and passed it around the back denying Leicester any chance of a goal. Martin O’Neill hit out at his team after another shocking performance;

“It’s disgusting, the performance, the result. Everything. I would like to apologise from everyone associated with the club, the performances over this month have not been good enough. Full Stop.”

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