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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 29, 2016 12:32:26 GMT
Nathan Ake joins Bournemouth on loan. Good signing. He was good for Watford last season.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 28, 2016 20:57:12 GMT
I think Eddie Howe has the potential to become a very good England manager. He's at Bournemouth at the moment though, and he's done an excellent job there.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 27, 2016 12:42:51 GMT
Leicester City related transfer rumors/news - GK Ron Robert Zieler (Confirmed). CB Luis Hernandez (Confirmed). CM Nampalys Mendy is very close to signing, fee agreed. Full back/winger Robbie Brady is reportedly in talks with Leicester, head scout Walsh and assistant manager Shakespeare have worked with him before at Hull City alongside Nigel Pearson. ST Wilfried Bony is being considered as an alternative if we do not sign Troy Deeney. ST/Winger Yarmolenko or his agent were reportedly spotted at Leicester's training ground.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 25, 2016 15:12:42 GMT
Credit for that, outstanding from Shaqiri.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 24, 2016 16:41:29 GMT
Looking positively, it could be a sign of the quality of your scouting team. Like Leicester, they are probably in the process of thorough examinations of whether each potential signing would suit Stoke, in accordance to what Hughes and the management team are looking for and in what areas. Our scouts tend to examine attitude, quality and attributes to a great level of detail, to then help them decide if those particular players can bring something to the team. It's always best to wait and get the right player. I've been impressed as a LCFC fan with the quality of players Stoke have bought in, in recent years. Bojan, Arnautovic, Wollscheid, Johnson, Butland for examples.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 23, 2016 15:23:47 GMT
We're delighted he's staying, and what a great boost for us. I and a majority of Leicester fans would've understood if he wanted to move to Arsenal, but he's been loyal to Leicester. What did occur to me, was that it's similar to the Deeney situation - if he stays at Watford, again he would (deservedly) be given major praise for his loyalty.
However, now Vardy has signed a new contract with LCFC, another side of it is that Deeney knows if he joins us, he could potentially be partnering Vardy as a strike partner - in which they could be an excellent pairing considering Deeney assisted some of Ighalo's goals, scoring 13 PL goals himself of course. Whatever Deeney decides, I can understand, just like I can with Vardy.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 23, 2016 12:53:55 GMT
It seems close. I went to Norfolk a few days ago, and there were plenty of boards displaying support of both Leave and Remain Campaigns. If I had to say, Leave was edging it in terms of promotion in that region but it was still fairly even. The polls suggest it's a really close call, but we'll see how it pans out.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 23, 2016 12:49:37 GMT
EDIT: Posted my post in the wrong thread. Apologies.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 22, 2016 13:15:05 GMT
I think Allen would be a good signing for Stoke or many clubs in the PL. I like him too, to be fair.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 21, 2016 8:33:17 GMT
Our manager Claudio Ranieri. Absolute chap.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 20, 2016 10:42:36 GMT
Wanyama to Spurs - he's waited long enough for that Yep. Four year deal expected, medical today and to finalise personal terms. Potentially decent signing for that price I suppose.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 19, 2016 19:33:11 GMT
To my understanding, he injured his wrist a while ago and it was supposed to of mended by now. He said it hasn't quite healed in the way they hoped, so he's wearing it for England and Leicester games to prevent any further damage to the bones there. The wrist covering he has, seems to be effective. After the Euro games, I expect he will have it repaired further.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 19, 2016 19:25:37 GMT
I think us wanting top ten/six is very sensible. We want to contiune to progress as a club, compete regularly in Europe and establish ourselves as a top outfit in the Premier League. I like to think the Thai owners are ambitious for us in the future, and since they've been our owners they have set their goals and achieved a lot of them thus far.
As regards to the clap banners, I know - it does make me concerned as to our reputation using them because overall our atmosphere even without them is one of the better ones in the league. But, ultimately, they seem to really work for us, we've had the great escape and a PL title since we adopted using them in April 2015. They literally get the whole ground involved with the singing and clapping. The place is usually rocking every home game especially pre match, throughout etc. Adds so much noise to the stadium given there's 32k fans all clapping in accordance with each other. It's all over the ground. I'm not trying to promote them, as I use my hands and in an ideal world I'd like us to create an atmosphere by our hands but at the end of the day they still have to be moved to work, so ultimately we are creating this atmosphere ourselves in my opinion. Of course, success has helped on the pitch but one of the key aspects about last season was the connection between the fans and players. Our home crowd won us points.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 19, 2016 17:44:12 GMT
I think Benteke is a good signing for anyone provided you play to his strengths which bizarrely Brenda and jurgen don't seem to want to do. But Deeney just doesn't make sense to me for you, looks like Vardy is staying. I'd say he's definitely better than Ulloa and maybe Okazaki but 10-15m better nope. Anyway enjoy the ride, the press i'm sure will turn on you this year too busy sucking up to Jose \ Pep. The difference between a Deeney and a Benteke is that with Deeney you know what you will get week in week out wheras Benteke is one of so many players who blow hot and cold . At his best Benteke is probably better but over a season you probably get more value out of Deeney Yeah, probably right there. Deeney like you said is a consistent, solid performer. I just think with Ranieri's coaching knowhow and tactical ability, he could really benefit Benteke and get him back to his best again. Claudio has done an excellent job with our squad players, as a unit we are tactially superb. But, even our own players such as Jeff Schlupp said he gives pointers and directions on how to improve their game. Another instance of Ranieri's tactical quality was when Vardy was suspended for a few games - he then put Schlupp in on the left wing because of his pace and it worked very well because Schlupp then supplied our pace and counter attacks as opposed to Vardy. Benteke was excellent at Villa, and if Leicester/any other club sign him and get him back to his best, he's some striker and will score goals especially in the Premier League where he's proven. As a side note, I want to say thank you to you guys for the welcome to the forum, I've joined fairly recently as you know and recognize I'm an opposition fan, so it's nice I've been accepted here, and given the opportunity to engage / get involved with the discussions. Hoping I can continue to give my insights, I'm looking forward to the Stoke (h) (a) fixtures next season, always look forward to playing against you. You've got great, loud passionate fans as similar to Leicester and you always tend to make an atmosphere either at the Brit or King Power. Two great clubs.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 19, 2016 17:26:35 GMT
I've always rated Benteke and mentioned him as a potentially very good signing for us. Deeney seems to be the signing we want, and might mean us paying 25m+ for him but we'll see. Although we have decent strikers we still need investment and depth in the forward positions and more.
I think Benteke is a good signing for anyone provided you play to his strengths which bizarrely Brenda and jurgen don't seem to want to do. But Deeney just doesn't make sense to me for you, looks like Vardy is staying. I'd say he's definitely better than Ulloa and maybe Okazaki but 10-15m better nope. Anyway enjoy the ride, the press i'm sure will turn on you this year too busy sucking up to Jose \ Pep. Thanks. Yeah Benteke would be a great signing especially when he's in form, but it's also the aspect of wages - no doubt we can afford, but we've got to spend our wages fairly on each member of the squad & other potential new signings. Personally, I'd keep Ulloa and Okazaki, with Vardy, but we're still going to need two strikers whether Vardy/Ulloa/Okazaki move or stay. I think Leicester need five strikers heading into the new PL season and for Europe. Vardy, Ulloa, Okazaki and (two new strikers).
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 19, 2016 13:49:44 GMT
Hi folks, just some thoughts here from a Leicester fan on the Deeney subject. A lot of us Foxes reckon 25m is a real price to pay, not forgetting we have to invest in other key areas this summer. However, prices/competition for players in modern football is very high at the moment as you all well know, and ultimately the reason why Deeney is valued at 25m is because he is a proven English PL goalscorer, and is very key to Watford because of his leadership, assists, and goals. He's also a honest chap with a good knowledge about football in general. A few months ago he wrote an article on why Leicester are so hard to beat - fair enough I'm going to like it because I'm a Leicester fan, but the actual in depth analysis of us is spot on. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35955616I think what Leicester are buying is also potential. He's 27, an ideal age, and to get 13 PL goals (7 from open play) is impressive for a first season. We are looking at next season, if he can get 13 PL goals in his first season, what can he do next season? Could he double his goal tally and assists? For instance let's say he bags 22 goals in the next campaign, his value will instantly go up to 30m+ and the top four clubs will be interested, like Spurs are at the moment. The consensus is that he would suit us excellently - the work ethic attitude, goals, assists etc. He's got the package which would suit Leicester perfectly with what we're all about. It will be interesting to see how the deal progresses now. Watford, understandably, want to hold out for 32m. And, it's a case of, if Leicester are that willing to sign him, we'll pay it. But, there's also the possibility Deeney himself might hand in a transfer request if Watford prevent the move. I think both Deeney and Watford wouldn't it to pan out that way, given how Watford were the club who gave him a chance, and also the connection he has between the club, fans and players. Both parties would want him to move on good terms, so if Watford accept our offer(s) and Deeney wants the move, then it will be much better that way rather than him handing in a transfer request. Given what Deeney has done for Watford, surely they'd prefer it if Deeney moved on with an accepted offer rather than him handing in a transfer request to make the move. I understand, either way for Watford, it isn't a great situation for them because they are potentially having one of their key players moving on. I get that entirely, as we ourselves are worried whether Vardy/Mahrez/Kante will stay or not. That's my view from a Leicester fan's perspective. Hope it sounds ok, best intentions were meant with the post. Just wanted to give you guys some insight from my opinion I don't think Deeney is a bad player but £25m no way and if he scores 22 goals in the premier league next season i'll give you the money myself For that sort of money i'd go for Benteke. I've always rated Benteke and mentioned him as a potentially very good signing for us. Deeney seems to be the signing we want, and might mean us paying 25m+ for him but we'll see. Although we have decent strikers we still need investment and depth in the forward positions and more.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 19, 2016 11:24:00 GMT
Hi folks, just some thoughts here from a Leicester fan on the Deeney subject. A lot of us Foxes reckon 25m is a real price to pay, not forgetting we have to invest in other key areas this summer. However, prices/competition for players in modern football is very high at the moment as you all well know, and ultimately the reason why Deeney is valued at 25m is because he is a proven English PL goalscorer, and is very key to Watford because of his leadership, assists, and goals. He's also a honest chap with a good knowledge about football in general. A few months ago he wrote an article on why Leicester are so hard to beat - fair enough I'm going to like it because I'm a Leicester fan, but the actual in depth analysis of us is spot on. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35955616I think what Leicester are buying is also potential. He's 27, an ideal age, and to get 13 PL goals (7 from open play) is impressive for a first season. We are looking at next season, if he can get 13 PL goals in his first season, what can he do next season? Could he double his goal tally and assists? For instance let's say he bags 22 goals in the next campaign, his value will instantly go up to 30m+ and the top four clubs will be interested, like Spurs are at the moment. The consensus is that he would suit us excellently - the work ethic attitude, goals, assists etc. He's got the package which would suit Leicester perfectly with what we're all about. It will be interesting to see how the deal progresses now. Watford, understandably, want to hold out for 32m. And, it's a case of, if Leicester are that willing to sign him, we'll pay it. But, there's also the possibility Deeney himself might hand in a transfer request if Watford prevent the move. I think both Deeney and Watford wouldn't it to pan out that way, given how Watford were the club who gave him a chance, and also the connection he has between the club, fans and players. Both parties would want him to move on good terms, so if Watford accept our offer(s) and Deeney wants the move, then it will be much better that way rather than him handing in a transfer request. Given what Deeney has done for Watford, surely they'd prefer it if Deeney moved on with an accepted offer rather than him handing in a transfer request to make the move. I understand, either way for Watford, it isn't a great situation for them because they are potentially having one of their key players moving on. I get that entirely, as we ourselves are worried whether Vardy/Mahrez/Kante will stay or not. That's my view from a Leicester fan's perspective. Hope it sounds ok, best intentions were meant with the post. Just wanted to give you guys some insight from my opinion
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 18, 2016 13:28:42 GMT
Glad others have picked up on this as well. I think the standard of refereeing has been excellent in this tournament.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 18, 2016 13:26:54 GMT
I think it's quite nice the Stoke badge but fair enough if you want to change it. Many clubs, like Leicester, prefer the old badges which seemingly had more uniqueness.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 18, 2016 13:24:39 GMT
Back in 2008, the day we (Leicester were relegated) against Stoke at the Britannia, Carlo Nash in goal for you, made an outstanding save to deny our striker then Iain Hume. Such a strong hand and it was a decent effort at goal as well. That game in 2008 must have seemed a lifetime away when you had that good little run this year. Exciting times! Hope you do well in Champions League mate :-) Thanks for the comment. Oh yeah, it did seem like that in terms of a lifetime ago. So much has changed between both clubs since 2008. This is why us Leicester fans are so delighted and proud of our title win because for years we were battling relegation, then changed towards trying to get out of the league in the higher positions. It took us ten years, with League one relegation, but it shows that if you follow your club through the good times and bad, things can work out for the best eventually. So far in our two years in the Premier League, I haven't been able to get to any away matches due to them selling out (understandably), but went to many in the Championship and League One. Hopefully this doesn't sound like I'm gloating, just proud that I've followed my club since the less successful days. Hoping to get to more away's next season though. I've got more of a chance because our away priority system has changed now, meaning me as a season ticket holder, gets a better priority of going to the away matches. My points have built up well so I'm pleased.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 17, 2016 21:00:08 GMT
Back in 2008, the day we (Leicester were relegated) against Stoke at the Britannia, Carlo Nash in goal for you, made an outstanding save to deny our striker then Iain Hume. Such a strong hand and it was a decent effort at goal as well.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Jun 16, 2016 20:34:16 GMT
It's a similar situation to the King Power Stadium of LCFC. When it was the Walkers Stadium, we tended to call it the 'Walkers' as I recall. When it changed it's name to the King Power Stadium, it's now referred to as | The KP | The King Power | or just simply 'the ground.' Sometimes Filbert Way too, after the ground's address.
It just depends on what feels right to you. If it's more unique, you can of course call it the 'Vic.' When we had Filbert Street, the ground's official name was the 'City Business Stadium' but was known widely as Filbert Street.
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Post by FriendlyLCFC on Apr 21, 2016 17:23:22 GMT
Hi guys, Leicester fan here. Hope you don't mind me posting, just thought I'd share some of my thoughts with you. Great forum site by the way! So, I read earlier about your stadium name change and one of the corners being filled with seating at the ground. To my understanding some of your fans aren't happy with the new name. Fair enough. Leicester's stadium as you all know was called the Walkers up until 2011, where it was renamed the King Power. I think to a degree this is a similar sort of situation to us. The Britannia, Bet365, Walkers, King Power are all sponsored names and we (Leicester) also had to adjust to the new name of our home. The way I personally view sponsored stadium name changes, is that it's all part of modern english football and modern stadiums. What I am also trying to get across to you all is, is that there are many other clubs who also have sponsored stadiums, so don't worry too much as you're not alone. Take the Premier League - Leicester, Man City, Arsenal, Bournemouth. They are all sponsored football grounds. A lot of our fans just call our ground Filbert Way sometimes, which is after the stadium's address. But, over the years our supporters have just become accustomed to the 'King Power' name, and I feel this could be the same with Stoke - It could be a period of adjustment perhaps. On the positive aspect of you changing your name, having a big company such as Bet365 having the naming rights, to a degree it shows the ambition of SCFC. Again, with the corner being filled with seats, it shows ambition to move forward and to contiune to develop as a bigger football club. Despite your stadium name change, it does not adversely affect my judgement of Stoke City FC. Not sure why but I like Stoke City. You are still a great club, with some really passionate fans who follow your team both home and away really well. You do get behind your team from what I've seen. You have quality players and a very decent manager. I know your home atmosphere is renowned for being good as well. Actually to tell you the truth, on my judgement Stoke fans at our place have been the best and loudest in the two years since we've been in the BPL. When you lot sang the song 'Delilah' in the 2014-15 season in particular, I heard that loud and clear and I was at the other side of the King Power to where the away fans are positioned. All in all you have a fantastic set up at Stoke. I can see in years to come that you will be pushing for European spots consistently. It seems as though your recruitment is top notch (Bojan, Arnautovic, Shaqiri examples) and I just feel in general you have the right foundations to move forward as a football club in the future. You've done excellently to establish yourself as a solid PL team. All the best for the rest of the season. I wish your club all the best in the future too. Leicester and Stoke - two proper clubs who should be in the Premier League - and thankfully we both are!
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