Match Thread ⚽️ Leicester City vs Coventry City Match Thread - Sunday 6th Aug (4 Viewers)

[Evo1883]

So just Eccles then that is a "shock" inclusion

 

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[Balli001]

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Interesting stuff
Will be be in the game at 60 for the plan to work

 

[Winny the Bish]

What was the point playing Sakamoto at RWB all pre-season just to stick Eccles there?

 

[Sick Boy]

Is that Doyle at LB?

 

[stupot07]

Eccles at Wingback, Godden up front. And 2 up top. And Palmer behind.

If they dominate possession it could be one way traffic. Their bench is ridiculous.

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[Brighton Sky Blue]

Doyle at LB for them is odd

 

[Alkhen]

Fine with that considering how little time MVE and Wright have had to bed in. Loads of options off the bench.

Would like some proper cover at RWB really though

 

[AJB1983]

Pre match warm up tops looks quite nice - flowery by the look of it.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

I'd be disappointed if we go too conservative with the new players.

Your disappointed and I've just seen the team, so I'm disappointed now.

 

[Grendel]

Doyle at LB for them is odd

To nullify Eccles pace out wide

 

[Blind-Faith]

The depth on the bench is great to see. I’m Eccles biggest fan, but surely you play him in his best position in central midfield? Especially with Milan and Saka on the bench

 

[fernandopartridge]

Remembering our first game last season was live on Sky with Eccles at RWB. He had a tough start that day but came into the game quite well by the end I thought.

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[Sky Blue Harry H]

What was the point playing Sakamoto at RWB all pre-season just to stick Eccles there?

Because Eccles has experience and is reliable. Sakamoto will get there, but I think he trusts Eccles more at the moment.

 

[shmmeee]

Never got the hysteria about Eccles at RWB.

 

[fatso]

Doyle at LB for them is odd

We could of exploited that if Sakamoto or van Ewijk were playing as RWB. Can't see Eccles causing Doyle any problems.

 

[djr8369]

Remembering our first game last season was live on Sky with Eccles at RWB. He had a tough start that day but came into the game quite well by the end I thought.

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We went through a run of games where we were really solid with him there.

 

[San Francisco]

I pretty much predicted this except Eccles at RWB. Thought MvE would start. Interesting to see Howley on the bench instead of Eghosa. We’ll definitely be seeing a few more new faces in the coming weeks as we’re short in CBs and could do with more depth up front.

 

[covcity4life]

Gone with the safe formation. Personally dissapointed but robins knows best

 

[skybluegod]

They have lined up similarly to us in being very conservative. They definitely have a couple of weak spots to expose. Should be a good game.

 

[Garlana86]

Doyle at LB for them is odd

He's only gotta mark Eccles

 

[SkyblueTexan]

I would've played MVE at RWB instead of Eccles...think they will try to exploit that. Also I would've gone with Bidwell vs Da Silva at LWB, as I haven't been too impressed with the latter in the little bit I've seen. Surprised Wilson made the cut ahead of Collins and glad Hamer is in the lineup (but absolutely tired of his contract saga and hope this nonsense gets sorted out this week). Might have gone 1 up top and been more defensive. Will see

 

[Nick]

Hopefully he will let a couple of players come on to run riot!

 

[Deleted member 9744]

I have a suspicion that Robins might know a bit more about how fit members of the squad are that we do.

 

[SeaSeeEffCee]

Shame to see so few of the exciting new signings starting.

 

[PVA]

Doyle at LB for them is odd

I think Maresca is copying Pep and wants inverted full backs.

Seems ripe for Van Ewijk to come on at 60 mins and take advantage of.

 

[napolimp]

He is on about Eccles at RWB not in defensive mid

??? They said "too much of Eccles and Godden for this level".

 

[Jamesimus]

Clive's going to be absolutely goosed if Ndidi passes to Mavididi

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I can see why he has done it. A lot of the new players haven't even been involved in any preseason games. Sakamoto seemingly doesn't have a position either (although maybe he will come on for Palmer at some stage). I suspect we will see some changes in the second half with a couple of the new lads getting some minutes. If they are that good they'll be starting in a couple of weeks anyway. I want to see them play too, but guess we have to be patient.

Cannot believe the season is already here. Let's go!!

 

[stevefloyd]

I wouldn't mind seeing a bit more of Burroughs at right back, the few times I have seen him he don't look bad at all and he has some pace too but in Robins we trust even if we don't agree PUSB beat those wank shits

 

[mmttww]

Doyle at LB for them is odd

I'm pretty sure he played LB or LWB for England U20s when they won a tournament in the summer before he joined us.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Hopefully he will let a couple of players come on to run riot!

Yeah when were 3.0 down.

Mark Robins is so conservative, but I did predict it.

What was the old saying, Go for it City.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Some on the new players aren’t ready. It’s too risky just to have a brand new 11 out there. It’s a transition process.

For me the biggest thing is how quickly that back 3 gel.

 

[Flying Fokker]

Yeah when were 3.0 down.

Mark Robins is so conservative, but I did predict it.

What was the old saying, Go for it City.

Glass half-empty. Not kicked a ball and your chin is on the floor…

 

[torchomatic]

Eccles at RWB. Hopefully first and last time this season.