Capital One Cup - Leicester City at Plainmoor

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Re: Capital One Cup - Leicester City at Plainmoor

by bengull » 05 Aug 2012, 10:31

But I would back Martin Ling to be able to put a side out that could beat a BSP side in the 4th round of a cup competition. All Buckle's cup pedigree disintegrated in that one moment, not one shot on target.

Re: Capital One Cup - Leicester City at Plainmoor

by Rach » 05 Aug 2012, 01:50

dannyrvtufc4life wrote:I don't think anyone can make that judgement yet; 1) Buckle had 4 seasons and Ling at the minute has only had one complete season at TUFC. 2) as the post says above, we played Southampton away for the league cup, who then went on to get promoted to the Premier League later on in the season. Then in the second round in the FA Cup we played a very good and large club in Sheffield United away when the team and club were determined to win for Gary Speed. To add to that, we played very well overall and just had a moment when we lost it, but defintley deserved a replay. So in short, I think it's very unfair to say that we had better success with Buckle in the cup runs, when Ling has only had one season with us.
totally agree

Re: Capital One Cup - Leicester City at Plainmoor

by Colorado Gull » 03 Aug 2012, 22:19

I don't think anyone can make that judgement yet; 1) Buckle had 4 seasons and Ling at the minute has only had one complete season at TUFC. 2) as the post says above, we played Southampton away for the league cup, who then went on to get promoted to the Premier League later on in the season. Then in the second round in the FA Cup we played a very good and large club in Sheffield United away when the team and club were determined to win for Gary Speed. To add to that, we played very well overall and just had a moment when we lost it, but defintley deserved a replay. So in short, I think it's very unfair to say that we had better success with Buckle in the cup runs, when Ling has only had one season with us.

Re: Capital One Cup - Leicester City at Plainmoor

by tktufc91 » 03 Aug 2012, 21:31

To be fair to Martin Ling though, our cup exploits last season were ended away to two of the top teams in the Championship (and now playing Premier League football) in Southampton and League 1's Sheffield United, where without a few minutes of madness, we could have so easily caused an upset.

Many of Buckles cup successes were at home most of the time as well, which gave us a better chance of causing an upset.

Re: Capital One Cup - Leicester City at Plainmoor

by stevegull » 03 Aug 2012, 21:21

ferrarilover wrote:I hate to say it (I REALLY hate it), but I think we looked a much better prospect against higher rated opposition in cup competitions (and PSF) under the previous manager. It seemed that he was a man quite adept at sending out a team in a one off match which, really, we had no right to win, and get a result. Can't think of any ready examples (aside from Leeds and Burnley in the PSF) but I'm sure there is a basis to this belief.

Still, as good as Leicester are (and they really are very good indeed), no real reason why we shouldn't cause an upset, I guess.

Matt.
Completely agree. Our cup runs under Buckle really were remarkable. Even when we did lose to higher opposition I always felt watching as if we could have won the game. However, Ling might have the same ability and was just unlucky last campaign. I guess we'll find out in the coming cup fixtures...

Re: Capital One Cup - Leicester City at Plainmoor

by ferrarilover » 03 Aug 2012, 21:09

I hate to say it (I REALLY hate it), but I think we looked a much better prospect against higher rated opposition in cup competitions (and PSF) under the previous manager. It seemed that he was a man quite adept at sending out a team in a one off match which, really, we had no right to win, and get a result. Can't think of any ready examples (aside from Leeds and Burnley in the PSF) but I'm sure there is a basis to this belief.

Still, as good as Leicester are (and they really are very good indeed), no real reason why we shouldn't cause an upset, I guess.

Matt.

Re: Capital One Cup - Leicester City at Plainmoor

by tktufc91 » 03 Aug 2012, 20:16

We took Reading all the way a few years ago at home, why not Leicester. The only concern of mine is that it has been years since we made it into Round 2. 2001 if I remember, an away tie at Tottenham?

Re: Capital One Cup - Leicester City at Plainmoor

by tktufc91 » 03 Aug 2012, 20:14

austrianandygull wrote:I work with Leicester fans so a win for us is a must!! I can see us doing it actually. As if Leicester will be bothered about it, they'll treat it as a game where they can play fringe players and get through, a PSF in essence. We can treat it as our opener, our first competetive encounter against the favourites for Championship promotion. We can get in their faces, try and play a bit of football and cause an upset. A win for us i reckon. Am i right in saying that there will be no replay if it's a draw?
You certainly are right. No replays in the "Captial One" League Cup.

Re: Capital One Cup - Leicester City at Plainmoor

by AustrianAndyGull » 03 Aug 2012, 19:18

I work with Leicester fans so a win for us is a must!! I can see us doing it actually. As if Leicester will be bothered about it, they'll treat it as a game where they can play fringe players and get through, a PSF in essence. We can treat it as our opener, our first competetive encounter against the favourites for Championship promotion. We can get in their faces, try and play a bit of football and cause an upset. A win for us i reckon. Am i right in saying that there will be no replay if it's a draw?

Re: Capital One Cup

by Colorado Gull » 03 Aug 2012, 19:12

Trojan 67 wrote:
I'd have said the same, but after seeing how we started against another Championship side in the form of Leeds, I'm not so sure.

But if we start like how we finished against Leeds, it may be a closer game than you think. Let's hope the fitness is up to scratch, the team spirit is sky high and we can put on a good performance.

Re: Capital One Cup

by Trojan 67 » 03 Aug 2012, 18:49

Gullscorer wrote:I think we'll be quite capable of winning this one.

I'd have said the same, but after seeing how we started against another Championship side in the form of Leeds, I'm not so sure.

Re: leicester city match

by Gullscorer » 03 Aug 2012, 16:48

There were three other threads started, somewhat prematurely, on this match in the Capital One League Cup:

by rachii12 on 13 June, by nicktufc on 14 June, and by me on 30 June (having somehow missed the other threads)!

Might be a good idea to combine them all now...

leicester city match

by ROADRUNNER » 03 Aug 2012, 14:27

just thought it would be good to start a thread , what do we think the score will be and how are ticket sales going, be nice to hear from some foxes fans! :scarf: :scarf:

Capital One Cup

by Gullscorer » 30 Jun 2012, 11:05

Torquay United v Leicester City, Tuesday 14 August 2012

Should be a good game. Leicester are a fine Championship side and will be a big test for the Gulls. Their most famous name is probably Schmeichel (Kasper, son of Peter), a great goalkeeping pedigree.

But I think we'll be quite capable of winning this one.

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