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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – Leicester

Having won just four of their first 29 fixtures upon returning to the Premier League, Leicester looked prime candidates for relegation less than 12 months after clinching the Championship. A sensational about-turn in form saw the Foxes drop just four points in the remaining nine matches – with only champions Chelsea getting the better of Nigel Pearson’s side – as a late rally saw them finish the season six points clear of the drop zone.

In our latest article for members, we assess Leicester’s roster, assessing their output in terms of goal threat and creativity.

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  1. Egg noodle
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Time to buy my membership 😀

  2. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Mahrez 😎

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Those Leicester players were awesome for the run in!
      🙂

      1. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        They had great fixtures to finish, which made a big difference as did Huth. Hope they're not too pricey. Prob just getting a defender for 4.5m when their fixtures improve.

        1. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Hopefully Fuchs is 4.5. He'll be priced out of the game at 5.0m.

          1. Je suis le chat
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Fuchs could be nice if he's oop, nice crosser. Only worry is all the childish people will snap him up for the jollies and we might see a big price rise (excuse the pun!).

            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Who will Fuch's replace?

              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                De Laet I think

                1. HVT
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  Cool, wasei/de late shared that spot in end,
                  That back line looks primed for investment.

                  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 3 months ago

                    in fact, scrap that, he's more of a lb/lwb

                    Seems it's Schlupp who is under threat

        2. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Yea Schlupp/Morgan were awesome, Schmichael not too shabby either and Allbrightson was class 🙂

  3. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Good article, thanks Paul. Was hoping to see some analysis of their defence though. It seemed to improve when Huth joined.

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe it's just as simple as that Gb!

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        But by how much? And is it supported by stats, or did it just coincide with other factors?

        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          February 2, 2015 gw24
          Robert Huth, Date Drafted (Leicester City F.C.)

          His first few results weren't great but as the article says it was around Gw 30 when they started to get going 0-0 with Hull,
          So not initially but soon after but was this down to Huth or tactics by Pearson?

  4. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone else having problems with BT sport streaming. Safari, chrome, Firefox isn't liking silver light and flash plug ins

    1. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      When I say streaming , I mean from the btsport website....

  5. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    First!!

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      😆

    2. Eze on the Eye
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Fail

  6. schlupptheweek
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Hopefully Liam Moore has a good tournament so he might be a good pick for Leicester at 4.0mil if Huth or Morgan get injured.

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      We're not allowed wish injuries on here it's bad luck 😉

    2. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      doubt it.

  7. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Is this new Soton right back just a squad filler?

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Clyne replacement probably.

      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Clyne > ?

        1. Jax
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          yes...he's leaving eventually to liverpool

          1. HVT
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Why?
            Wouldn't be better off with a big club at this point in his career?

            1. Optimus.
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Utd were interested but Clyne not so much when he found out van Gaal was lining him up as his de Gea replacement

            2. Jax
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              *slow handclap*

              1. Jax
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                reply fail to HVT

        2. Piggs Boson
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Pool or United, most likely. Last year of contract with no intention of signing, seems inevitable.

  8. Zombie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Holding strong but it's too tough now. Gotta renew the membership very soon

    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Cash flow or just pure discipline?

      1. Zombie
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Second one (I guess) 😉

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Why soon? Plenty of time.

      1. Zombie
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Coz today my doctor ordered my 2-3 weeks of bed rest. So no going to office, no movements, no going out. No nothing. So, it's movies, a bit of studies, eating and following football as much as possible for next couple of weeks

        1. Optimus.
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Which doctor is this? 😯 and could he write me a sicknote?

          1. Zombie
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Haha, I got a protruding disc in my back. What's your excuse 😉 ?

            1. Optimus.
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              There's no cure for a smart ass 😉

              I know all about back pain,I have 2 discs in my back pinching a nerve 🙁

              1. Zombie
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Oh. So sorry to hear that. Mine isn't as severe as yours but I can understand the pain. You improving? How did you get that if I may ask? (My doctor and I went through my activities in 48 hours before I first felt the pain but couldn't figure out the reason. and I am only 28 so it can't be old bones)

        2. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Sorry to hear that. Definitely the best time to indulge in fantasy then. All the time in the world. Hope you feel better soon.

          1. Zombie
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Thanks mate. It's nothing critical but there is no way around the bed rest. So yes, all the time in the world. Let's see what else I gain in next 2 weeks (except the weight of course 😉 )

  9. Parm
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Mahrez is another all fart and no poo player.

    1. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      I remember when Suarez used to always hit the fecking post and miss shots. 4 goals in 13 games at the end of 10-11.

    2. KOLASINA(C)
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 6 months ago

      lol

  10. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Five playing in this match. Make or break.

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Play Make, bench Brake.....

      1. The Sarjeant
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        😆 !!!!!!!!!

      2. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        😛

    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Me too. 🙁

  11. Zombie
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 3 months ago

    Whoa, in India UEFA is making the live stream of U21 available free.

    Only problem, no commentary at all, only players' voices. Feels so weird watching football like that.

    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 3 months ago

      You are going to be so disappointed when you go to your kids football matches

      1. Zombie
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Haha. Still got some time for that. Better get ready, huh 😉 ?

  12. Jay_
      9 years, 3 months ago

      Payet signs for West Ham 🙂

      21 assist last season, one to watch

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 3 months ago

        Ooh straight on the watchlist. Good player.

        1. Jay_
            9 years, 3 months ago

            The west ham fan page has removed the link hope it's not bogus 🙁

        2. Jafooli
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          Gus Payet?

        3. Parm
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 3 months ago

          That twitter account is a fake.

          1. Jay_
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Yep apologies, the mods might want to remove this

          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            We might be keeping Song also.

            1. Jay_
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Would be chuffed if we keep Song

                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  Aye!

          3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Started on me ticker ... 🙂

            ... also n the Soave. First glass for five months! 😀

            1. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              *Gets popcorn.....

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                😆

            2. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              don't spill the wine on the ticker 😛

              Let me know what you make a defence of

              Ivan, WBA, Fuchs, NOR, BOU

              1. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                WBA fuchs NOR 😀

                1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  Tee hee

                  wait till he gets subbed

                  Fuchs off

                  1. Jafooli
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 3 months ago

                    😆

              2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Not too keen on WBA

                1. Jafooli
                  • 12 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  NOR fuchs WBA?

                  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    9 years, 3 months ago

                    😀

                  2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 3 months ago

                    Not too sure. Depends on prices, really.

                    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 12 Years
                      9 years, 3 months ago

                      doesn't hasn't to be WBA but I expect them to be 5-5.5

                      can be anyone in that range

                      Smalling, Swansea, Cresswell, just need them to play most weeks

                      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • 14 Years
                        9 years, 3 months ago

                        I think Cresswell's the one. 5.5

                        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 12 Years
                          9 years, 3 months ago

                          problem with that is I see it as too expensive to rotate but he's not necessarily play every week material

                          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                            • 14 Years
                            9 years, 3 months ago

                            Obiang, Kouyate & Noble - maybe Song too - we are likely to be solid!

              3. Piggs Boson
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                I've plugged it into my ticker. It analyses a set of 5 defenders and picks the highest 3 projections each week, then totals it all up.

                The projections are 'mainly' based off of CS totals last season to make a defence value, and goals scored last season to make an attack value of opponents. The attack value of an opponent is then taken away from the defence value to give an estimate of a CS. Specific team home/away records are used for every stat.

                .
                Over the next 10 weeks, 6 weeks, or 4 weeks, it says you are far better off with a Sunderland defender over Norwich.

            3. Zombie
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Back home? Jolly good news Doos. Well done!!!

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                😀

            4. Dr Ennet
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Great news that you are back home Doos. What a fighter you are. Enjoy the comfort of your home!

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Thanks. It is really marvellous! 😀

            5. Zilla42
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Hey, Doos. Been cheering for you all along. Great to hear! Congrats all the way from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado!

          4. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            That William chap is one big fella....jeez.

            1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Got an insider in chelseas shower eyh?

          5. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            How long til Eng KO's?

            1. Epic Fail
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              KO's who?

              1. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Oh it's already started 😀

          6. Dr Ennet
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            @Cptcrunch11

            Did you read Niva's piece after the game?

            http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/kronikorer/erikniva/article20992053.ab

            1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Nah, but I will later for sure, really enjoy his chronicles

          7. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            JWP on corners

            12'

            James Ward-Prowse (England) takes the corner, but he overhits it and none of his teammates are able to reach the ball.

          8. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Blimey. I have picked a lot of non-starters ... 🙁

            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Brendan Rodgers, is that you?

              1. Camp No No
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                😆

              2. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                😀

              3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                I'm afraid I might be ... 🙁

            2. Konig Luther
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Mane usually plays some minutes and can easily score

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Hope so ...

          9. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Italy a bit crap, then? 🙁

            1. Camp No No
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Yup, should have read their qualification history. Wasn't too pretty.

              Still, there are some good players there, just maybe no really creative ones.

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                OK. But the defence seems poor too ...

                1. Camp No No
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  Not really agree here, they only conceded 3 shots. That's not exactly crap performance. What I meant though is that the midfield is kind of good defensively and in keeping possession, but not very creative, and they have a couple of good poachers, but none who would make the plays really.

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    9 years, 3 months ago

                    Ah. Nonetheless, two goals against.

            2. Epic Fail
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              They were better in every stat but the one that matters.

              1. Jafooli
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Bust size?

                1. Epic Fail
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  That's the one.

          10. Zombie
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            So how many of you have watched the amazing short movie - Kung Fury?

            Please do yourself a favour and watch it 😀 😀 . It's available free on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS5P_LAqiVg

            1. Dr Ennet
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              I have yet to see it even though I am Swedish. 🙂 Shame on me. However, it is fantastic that they accomplished the short with crowdfunding through Kickstarter. I will watch it later tonight! Thank you for reminding me mate.

              1. Zombie
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Yessss. Mission accomplished. Enjoy!

                I had been waiting for the movie since I saw the trailer and once it's out, I have asked sooo many people to watch it. What a great piece of cinema 😀

                Btw, is it now famous in Sweden? People talking about it or it's only the internet?

                1. Dr Ennet
                  • 13 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  There has been quite a buzz about it and from your excitement I would say, rightfully so! 😀 Sandberg has shown the way for people to be able to make movies on a low budget or crowdfunding, and still obviously make them look good.

                  There are a few people in the movie that I really rate. Björn Gustafsson and Magnus Betnér (a great Swedish stand-up-comedy performer).

                  Cheers again for the reminder! 🙂

                  1. Zombie
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 3 months ago

                    Nice. Well deserved I would say 🙂

            2. Konig Luther
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Same level as Trailer? i have the link save for days, but didn't have time to watch.. They had a amazing trailer

              1. Zombie
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Oh yes, maybe even better. The one liners are so darn good

                1. Konig Luther
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  probably will watch tonight then. Thanks. i was worried about it (couldn't match the expectations i had).

                  1. Zombie
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 3 months ago

                    You won't be disappointed 😉

          11. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Best quality football of the tournament so far in this game. Not got a lot to beat though.

          12. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Get Cancelo on now....

          13. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            27' Pereira Ricardo (Portugal) after a cross wins the header inside the box and steers it goalwards, but Jack Butland (England) produces a wonderful reflex save.

            😎

          14. Dr Dream
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Are any clubs coming in for Carvalho ?..

            1. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Probably QPR...

              1. Dr Dream
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Pffft...

            2. Je suis le chat
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Lots of speculation of Arsenal over the last while. Even though Coquelin has been brilliant, they still need someone with Carvalhos presence. Now or never for Caralho to move to premiership.

              1. Dr Dream
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Every now and again you see a player who is bigger than those around them...not just in size but bigger in how they play. He's one. He pings cross field balls like swatting flies.

                1. Je suis le chat
                  • 10 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  Arsenal have strengthened up hugely through lots of conditioning training - thanks to some former Irish rughy players but they're still physically small. It was a real signal of intent wirh Che when they brought back Matic and he lorded it physically and ability-wise over Yaya. Arsenal did go toe to toe with City, but need to take it to Chelsea. Reckon this will be they're year.

                2. 32chickens
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 14 Years
                  9 years, 3 months ago

                  Loftus cheek

            3. Konig Luther
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              William Carv.? No one, at least in news here.. he didn't have a great season this year

          15. Jafooli
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            35' Harry Kane (England) takes a shot from the edge of the box. The ball flies just wide of the left post.

          16. Somalion
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            Weimann has joined Derby.

            1. Epic Fail
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Things looked bright for him at one point.

              1. Somalion
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Agree, thought it was coming together finally.

          17. Egg noodle
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 3 months ago

            How much money do Real Madrid need to offer Manchester City if they want Aguero? Is any amount large enough to make ManCity sell him?

            1. Del Monte
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              They would never accept any bid (even £100 million) unless Aguero comes out and says he wants to go.

              1. Epic Fail
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Everyone has their price.

            2. Worzel Gummidge
                9 years, 3 months ago

                Would love him to go to Real as it would mix things up a lot fantasy wise and would mean Arsenal have a chance of Benzema 🙂

                Though, I do love watching him in the PL.

              • Somalion
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 3 months ago

                £80-100 million and Kun wanting to leave would do the trick.

            3. Jafooli
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              41'

              The statistics of total shots for both teams – 7:9.

            4. Dr Dream
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Right...time to walk the dog. Impressed with both those teams, good stuff.

            5. Del Monte
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 3 months ago

              Carvalho would be excellent for any PL side.