Can Leicester win the league ?
Discussion
trackdemon said:
They only need two points to wrap up the title, so it's even simpler than that. Utd away might be tricky, but you should beat Everton at home in the next game - Vardy h/t anyone? 
Then Chelsea could be tough of course, but you've only lost three all season so why would you start rolling over now?....
This all assumes of course that Spurs win their remaining games - which they won't. Chelsea away next, could definitely lose that, even a draw hands LCFC the title. Then they have Southampton visiting and a relegation battling Newcastle on the last day. I said ages ago it was going to happen. Today it's done, 100%
Thy need three points. They have a far inferior goal difference compared to Spurs. Then Chelsea could be tough of course, but you've only lost three all season so why would you start rolling over now?....This all assumes of course that Spurs win their remaining games - which they won't. Chelsea away next, could definitely lose that, even a draw hands LCFC the title. Then they have Southampton visiting and a relegation battling Newcastle on the last day. I said ages ago it was going to happen. Today it's done, 100%
Edited by trackdemon on Monday 25th April 22:41
ukaskew said:
I appreciate that the Leicester fans will take it quite happily, but it would be a shame for the nuetral if the title is won on Monday night at Stamford Bridge.
It would be great to see them do it at Old Trafford or back at home the following weekend.
I kind of agree with you but I'm hoping they don't do it at OT, winning it at home would be the best case scenario, for me at least. No doubt they'll go all out to win it this Sunday though. It would be great to see them do it at Old Trafford or back at home the following weekend.
Ahem......
Not done and dusted yet mind you but after last night the nerves have calmed an awful lot!
With regards to sports science and all the rest, there is simply no way you will be putting as much resource into that as the big, rich clubs.
If you are still in the title race in the last month or two, the pressure will really be on. Look back to Liverpool a couple of years ago. We had one of the best strikers in the world, another striker who was also one of the best in the league and even we couldn't do it with them..
Not done and dusted yet mind you but after last night the nerves have calmed an awful lot!
jammy_basturd said:
Rib said:
as a fan its awesome at the moment! (even if it is nigh on impossible to get tickets!
and whilst people keep thinking we cant win it and we will have our slump, or we havent played any 'big' teams yet, will just keep helping us.
big teams - we could lose to every single 'big 4 team' (only lost 1 so far) and we could still win the league as we have by far been the most consistant of all teams so far.
I do wonder how we will respond if we lose a couple of games, but we responded pretty well after Arsenal, that defeat caused a few things to change and we seem to be slowly improving game after game. Our midfield is just bossing everything, our defence is no longer leaking like a sieve, we have a group of players who all get along and believe in each other and have enough leaders in the team I think to deal with any 'slump'.
Last year was a big learning curve, and as much as I admire pearson for what he started to create at our club, and did a fantastic job at the end, I do believe we were in that position in the 1st place due to him also.
We have invested SO much into all the behind scenes parts and sports science which I dont think many teams will be matching which is now showing in our fitness levels and I believe the reason we are not suffering quite so many injuries some other teams are suffering with.
Obviously time will tell, but over the last few weeks I am not longer thinking like it will end at some point, and really getting behind 'the dream' and BELIEVE we could. Am I crazy? Probably, and I am sure someone will quote this post come May, but at this moment in time, all I see people say is we wont becuase we are Leicester, not really a very good reason when you look into things a bit deeper. Realistically it depends on injuries, and as to who steps up during those injuries, people like Shinji, Inler, Krameric etc all have great potential and Leo proved he has a good goalscoring ability last season, but has played a much different role this year and think with some regular game time would soon find the goals again.
And I think Vardy could keep this energy up for the rest of season, he's proved that already before. Mahrez has struggled in the past but is looking but sharper and fitter than he has done before.
Heres to the revolution!
As much as I would love to see Leicester win the league, I'd advise you to lower your expectations.and whilst people keep thinking we cant win it and we will have our slump, or we havent played any 'big' teams yet, will just keep helping us.
big teams - we could lose to every single 'big 4 team' (only lost 1 so far) and we could still win the league as we have by far been the most consistant of all teams so far.
I do wonder how we will respond if we lose a couple of games, but we responded pretty well after Arsenal, that defeat caused a few things to change and we seem to be slowly improving game after game. Our midfield is just bossing everything, our defence is no longer leaking like a sieve, we have a group of players who all get along and believe in each other and have enough leaders in the team I think to deal with any 'slump'.
Last year was a big learning curve, and as much as I admire pearson for what he started to create at our club, and did a fantastic job at the end, I do believe we were in that position in the 1st place due to him also.
We have invested SO much into all the behind scenes parts and sports science which I dont think many teams will be matching which is now showing in our fitness levels and I believe the reason we are not suffering quite so many injuries some other teams are suffering with.
Obviously time will tell, but over the last few weeks I am not longer thinking like it will end at some point, and really getting behind 'the dream' and BELIEVE we could. Am I crazy? Probably, and I am sure someone will quote this post come May, but at this moment in time, all I see people say is we wont becuase we are Leicester, not really a very good reason when you look into things a bit deeper. Realistically it depends on injuries, and as to who steps up during those injuries, people like Shinji, Inler, Krameric etc all have great potential and Leo proved he has a good goalscoring ability last season, but has played a much different role this year and think with some regular game time would soon find the goals again.
And I think Vardy could keep this energy up for the rest of season, he's proved that already before. Mahrez has struggled in the past but is looking but sharper and fitter than he has done before.
Heres to the revolution!
With regards to sports science and all the rest, there is simply no way you will be putting as much resource into that as the big, rich clubs.
If you are still in the title race in the last month or two, the pressure will really be on. Look back to Liverpool a couple of years ago. We had one of the best strikers in the world, another striker who was also one of the best in the league and even we couldn't do it with them..
JNW1 said:
snorky782 said:
Thy need three points. They have a far inferior goal difference compared to Spurs.
You think Spurs will win all their remaining games then? Wouldn't put money on it personally so there's a good chance one point will be enough to give Leicester the title...
snorky782 said:
JNW1 said:
snorky782 said:
Thy need three points. They have a far inferior goal difference compared to Spurs.
You think Spurs will win all their remaining games then? Wouldn't put money on it personally so there's a good chance one point will be enough to give Leicester the title...SilverSpur said:
If Spurs fails to pick up three points Arsnal of City could catch them.....
Chelsea will be keen to turn them over while Newcastle will be fighting for their Premier League lives on the last day; can therefore see Spurs losing one of those games in which case Leicester have enough points in the bag already....JNW1 said:
Well yes, in theory Leicester need at least three points but even in the unlikely event they don't get them do you really think it will come down to goal difference? I'm not convinced Spurs will beat either Chelsea or Newcastle and if they don't they won't even match Leicester's existing points tally never mind overhaul it; appreciate it's not over until the fat lady sings but she's definitely tuning-up and about to go on stage!
I think you're missing the point. If Leicester don't pick up any more points now, then Spurs can finish two points ahead of them. If Leicester lose and Spurs win this weekend then the pressure is back on. Whilst Spurs are unlikely to win all of their remaining games, it is still possible and with a set of results in their lap favour it would be squeaky bum time for Leicester. A team can often fall away quickly when the mathematical reality dawns on them, or can push all the way to the finishing line if there's still some hope no matter how small.
snorky782 said:
I think you're missing the point. If Leicester don't pick up any more points now, then Spurs can finish two points ahead of them. If Leicester lose and Spurs win this weekend then the pressure is back on. Whilst Spurs are unlikely to win all of their remaining games, it is still possible and with a set of results in their lap favour it would be squeaky bum time for Leicester.
A team can often fall away quickly when the mathematical reality dawns on them, or can push all the way to the finishing line if there's still some hope no matter how small.
Not missing the point at all! I'm not denying that in theory Leicester could implode - and lose all their remaining games - and that would enable Spurs to win the title by winning two of their remaining matches and drawing the other one. All I'm saying is that I believe the chances of that are happening are pretty much zero because a) Leicester have shown no sign of choking and b) there's every chance that Spurs won't get seven points from their remaining three games. So yes there's a mathematical chance that Spurs could win the league but I doubt there's many people who think they have a realistic chance; however, if you're one of them I daresay the bookies will offer you attractive odds if you're feeling lucky!A team can often fall away quickly when the mathematical reality dawns on them, or can push all the way to the finishing line if there's still some hope no matter how small.
JNW1 said:
Not missing the point at all! I'm not denying that in theory Leicester could implode - and lose all their remaining games - and that would enable Spurs to win the title by winning two of their remaining matches and drawing the other one. All I'm saying is that I believe the chances of that are happening are pretty much zero because a) Leicester have shown no sign of choking and b) there's every chance that Spurs won't get seven points from their remaining three games. So yes there's a mathematical chance that Spurs could win the league but I doubt there's many people who think they have a realistic chance; however, if you're one of them I daresay the bookies will offer you attractive odds if you're feeling lucky!
I didn't say that I was. However, that doesn't alter the current mathematical position. Leicester need three points and that makes them guaranteed champions, irrespective of what Spurs do. What I'm saying is that the suggestion was the Leicspester only needed two points. They don't. To be totally in control they need 3. This means they own their own destiny, rather than relying on Spurs dropping more points. I'm a United fan and have seen us choke and seen rivals choke with hefty leads. It does happen, although rare at thismpointin the season. Four years ago we had a healthy lead and blew it, we blew it to Arsenal in the late 90s and watched Arsenal reciprocate along with Newcastle.
This weekend will remain definitive. If Leiciester lose and Spurs win, then it will be very interesting. If Leicester win, I expect Spurs to barely pick up another point in the last few games, as their hearts and motivation are likely to be shot. Many teams end up winning the league by a distance, yet it actually went to the last few matches but then the losing team fell away once the maths went against them.
People presume Spurs will walk all over the Saints in their match after next, should the title race go that far. That is no walkover, especially after the WBA game. Sure Spurs are a good side but WBA just sat off them far too much in that first half, Pulis admitting as much afterwards. Leicester will be okay with United having the ball for the majority of the time next Sunday, but they won't get the space afforded to them normally at OT. Kante will be everywhere, and I mean, everywhere. The guy's work rate, football brain and transition into counter-attack are as good as there has been this year. Not to mention the other midfielders they have ...
Leicester aren't in the position they are through luck as has been suggested.
Leicester aren't in the position they are through luck as has been suggested.
I think last weekend showed, that contrary to belief, we won't buckle under the pressure, but in actual fact, watching spurs on Monday night, looked like it was then who couldn't handle the pressure. I know it's not all over yet, but when we have barely lost a game all season, I don't think we will lose our next remaining 3.
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