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Kolli crowns big week with perfect Plymouth winner – Report
at 08:34 20 Jan 2025

Thank you Clive - Another enjoyable read to ease myself into the week ahead.

I was pleased to see Edwards put in a decent performance after his poor show at Leicester the previous week. With Cook and Morrison back on the grass that hole in the middle of our defence looks to be fully plugged going forward.

I watched on TV and a massive shout out to the travelling fans - Sold out away end in Devon for a 12.30pm kick off in mid January is truly amazing. The photo on your Twitter feed captures the delight perfectly.

I still find it incredible our recovery from the end of November - For the first time in what seems like years I am no longer checking the other results of the teams round us which seems to have also improved my health and lowered my blood pressure.

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If a miracle happened and we went up via the playoffs
at 17:20 19 Jan 2025

I would spend the £15M on the next phase of upgrading the training centre. That is the lifeblood of the club.

Don’t go mad on silly transfers that’s what we did last time. In the likely event of relegation we would be in a much better position to go back up with the club having a strong financial backbone for the first time in a generation.

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Flying KLM all over again – Preview
at 11:56 18 Jan 2025

Thanks Clive - Fantastic read that.

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Millwall away tickets
at 15:07 17 Jan 2025

As far as I am aware it is I don't think the police would want that shut down. - However I've not been since Nahki Wells got the winner a few years ago.

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Millwall away tickets
at 13:56 17 Jan 2025

Just got our tickets - I've never had a problem going it's very well policed and with the cage that goes straight to the away end at South Bermondsey you hardly even see a Millwall fan.

I think the locals call it "Cowards Way"

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Marti's pre-Plymouth talk
at 19:09 16 Jan 2025

Morrison and Cook back on the grass was music to my ears.

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Millwall away tickets
at 18:30 16 Jan 2025

Surely they will open up the bottom tier if the demand is there.

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Varane and Kolli Brilliant Goals
at 11:03 14 Jan 2025

I hope we sort his contract and he stays - As I say he influences and changes games which is a major natural talent and benefit - With good coaching he could really develop into a fine player. Same with Alfie Lloyd I would rather see these two more in the second half of the season progress than getting a 4th/5th choice Premier League striker on loan.

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Varane and Kolli Brilliant Goals
at 08:45 14 Jan 2025

Kolli has that wonderful knack of influencing and changing games. We need to see more of him in the number 9 position.

Am I right in thinking that is his natural position and he spent a lot of time playing that role in the youth and development teams.

I am old enough to remember Allen and Goddard coming through the ranks could Kolli and Lloyd be the 2025/26 version. If we get another striker in the window that will only hinder and block their progress.

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Fog - FA guidance for pitch inspection
at 08:41 14 Jan 2025

I really thought the game would have to be paused - I certainly could see no action on the far side of the field for circa 40% of the game. It got better for the last 20 minutes.

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A mist opportunity as Foxes hit QPR for six – Report
at 09:12 13 Jan 2025

Thank you Clive - Spot on report which was well balanced on the team sheet selection topic.

I was okay when I saw the starting eleven as you say it wasn't development players but first team players who could of made a big statement to the manager with their performance - Unfortunately none of them took that opportunity.

I was particularly disappointed with Edwards as I was very much looking forward to watching him play. Lacks pace and aggression and looked poor in the air just watch him for their first goal. I know he hasn't played much football and hopefully he will improve considerably in the weeks ahead as we will need him as Dunne will need to go back to Right Back.

And as for Madsen again a big chance for him but after six months with us I could see no improvement from the beginning of the season.

Big shout out to travelling fans who were magnificent again - A pleasure to be amongst you.

Finally that was my first visit to the King Power Stadium, another soulless bowl lacking any atmosphere and character - I remember watching us at Filbert Street all those years ago which had both in abundance.

Makes you appreciate how lucky we are to still have Loftus Road.

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A bit of perspective please!
at 12:40 12 Jan 2025

It's an interesting one this - I was quite happy with the team when I saw it before the game. Lot's of these comments are made with hindsight following the result.

Yes he could of made changes at half time but we had just got back in the game and for large parts of the first half played really well.

When it went to 4 v 2 then 5 v 2 it was game over no point bringing on Dunne then as it would of made no difference.

I think Marti definitely left Madsen on the pitch to hang him out to dry.

I get where everyone is coming from - I also think we were all surprised that Leicester went with such a strong line up especially as they have a very important midweek league fixture.

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Just back
at 21:34 11 Jan 2025

Yes as mentioned elsewhere thank you for the parking tips - I parked in Marlow Road with no issues and just a brisk 20 minute walk to the stadium. Easy to get back on the M1 too.

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Just back
at 21:00 11 Jan 2025

Fans were class today stayed with the team throughout. I along with loads of others even stayed to the end to clap the players off which is unheard off after a 6 v 2 defeat. No need to get on thier backs after recent results.

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That FA Cup preview again – Preview
at 08:53 11 Jan 2025

Great preview thanks Clive - Setting off shortly see you all in Leicester.

Come on you R'rrs

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Leicester Park and Ride
at 20:24 10 Jan 2025

Thanks Pal - much appreciated do you think it’s still a better option than trying to park near the ground?

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Leicester Park and Ride
at 19:07 10 Jan 2025

As I'm driving tomorrow (trying to lay of the booze) I think I will try the park and ride. Enderby looks the best place (from the South) getting the 203 bus.

Anyone ever done that before?

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Madsen Mins
at 10:11 10 Jan 2025

Good job I wasn't in the dressing room after Derby away - I wanted to lynch Madsen that day. He has been woeful so far and was a big part of our problem early season.

However I don't want to throw the baby out with the bathwater just yet. If anyone can get him up to the standard required it will be Marti and the coaching team. No doubt he has natural technical ability but you need so much more in today's Championship.

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Did I imagine it
at 11:21 8 Jan 2025

Luton keeper walked straight down the tunnel at the final whistle too without shaking any players hand.

What a big baby........

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Three and easy night – Report
at 08:04 8 Jan 2025

Great start to Wednesday morning Clive - A cup of tea and reliving Monday night with that fabulous report.

I am still absolutely amazed with our turnaround. On the train back from Elland Road in November surrounded by Leeds fans (champions of Europe) I was convinced we were down. I watched us not lay a glove on Leeds and we stank of relegation.

And so here we are early January and my kids are now looking up the table saying could we catch Sheff Wed, Watford and Bristol City and whats that coming over the horizon it's only the play offs.

For me I'm just relieved the gap to relegation is now nine points and we weren't Charity Park Rangers on Monday night.

I'm back liking this team and its workrate off the ball, I was particularly impressed with the role of the bench Monday night. Wasn't it nice to have subs who came on and made a difference.

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