Can Leicester win the league ?
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snorky782 said:
JNW1 said:
Don't think that's been done since the Premier League came into existence but it did happen just before! However, that team had a very solid first season back in the top flight (unlike Leicester last year!) and probably had one of the best midfield quartets of any side in the last 25 years (not that I'm biased or anything!). Sadly we've spent a rather long time plumbing the depths in recent years but clubs like Leicester, West Ham and Southampton (and others) have at least proved it's possible to return to the top flight and be competitive when you get there; we live in hope although we probably need a new owner before the dream is likely to become a reality...
Agreed, I just thought it was worth mentioning that it's happened before, although Leeds did have a much better first season in the top flight. BlackLabel said:
By this time on Sunday Leicester City could be PL champions!! What a fantastic story.
When was the last time a 10,000 to 1 shot won a major European league? Or even a 1000/1 shot - any guesses?
I am at OT tomorrow, supporting United. Best guess, and only a guess: Score draw.When was the last time a 10,000 to 1 shot won a major European league? Or even a 1000/1 shot - any guesses?
No need to applaud my prediction. Maybe 1-1 was fair.
It was an end to end game, as they say. United threatened more but were poor to finish. Leicester looked fast and fit and built rapidly from the back. Confident in their ability to defend.
Good luck to Leicester who must surely win now.
If I compare the standard of play to United's title winning performances, there is no comparison. Mediocre today but just a measure of how far United have regressed.
Ranieri had delivered a title with modest means and LVG has failed when gifted a kings ransom.
It was an end to end game, as they say. United threatened more but were poor to finish. Leicester looked fast and fit and built rapidly from the back. Confident in their ability to defend.
Good luck to Leicester who must surely win now.
If I compare the standard of play to United's title winning performances, there is no comparison. Mediocre today but just a measure of how far United have regressed.
Ranieri had delivered a title with modest means and LVG has failed when gifted a kings ransom.
Edited by NailedOn on Saturday 7th May 07:31
As a neutral I'm enjoying the coverage. It makes a pleasant change from what football coverage has become in this country; virtually nothing on the Championship or below, patronising scraps on the "plucky" teams in the lower half of the prem and eleven billion "stories" a day on Arse/Spuds/Manchester/Pool.
If you don't follow those teams it all gets a bit tedious, tbh.
If you don't follow those teams it all gets a bit tedious, tbh.
JNW1 said:
Spanna said:
It's not over till it's over.
True but I suspect the end could come tomorrow night as I can see Spurs dropping points at Chelsea. Great effort from Leicester, no sign whatsoever of them fading in the final straight in the way so many expected!Having said that, Spurs could win all three of their final games whilst Leicester may lose theirs. I can see a Spurs win, but the way Everton play is perfect for Leicester's style. I can see them beating Everton and being crowned at the King Power next week.
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