Nigel Pearson: Let's erase memory of Leicester City's cup defeat
Leicester City will be looking to bounce back this evening after their midweek humiliation.
There will be no better way of erasing the memory of that defeat than when they face league leaders Blackpool at the King Power Stadium (5.20) in front of the Sky TV cameras.
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The 4-2 defeat to League Two side Burton in the Capital One Cup was City's third consecutive defeat in all competitions and manager Nigel Pearson said it was vital City returned to winning ways.
"It isn't always easy to move on after a defeat like that but you have to," said Pearson.
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"The players were disappointed as well. It is not a situation we would have wanted.
"Clearly, it would have been better for us to be going into this game on the back of a win but we are not.
"What was disappointing was the way they went about it on Tuesday. I said my piece and now we are preparing for what is a very big game for us today.
"We need to get back to winning ways."
After making eight changes for the cup clash against the Brewers, Pearson is likely to return to the side that performed well at Blackburn Rovers last week, despite the defeat.
Captain Wes Morgan, Liam Moore, Ben Marshall, Danny Drinkwater, Andy King, Lloyd Dyer, David Nugent and Jamie Vardy are all expected to return to the starting line-up.
There will be no new faces on show for City this afternoon as the transfer window passed without incident yesterday. City did confirm that defender Tom Kennedy has been released by the club after agreeing the cancellation of his contract.
Kennedy spent two years at City after joining from Rochdale, in 2010, but made just 12 first team appearances and is now able to join a new club as a free agent.
Paul Gallagher, Jermaine Beckford and Sean St Ledger were all linked with moves away from the club but no deals emerged during a quiet day of business for City.
The only piece of confirmed business was the return of teenager Cian Bolger to Bristol Rovers in a loan deal until January.
But despite the lack of business yesterday, Pearson will still be able to strengthen his squad if he chooses when the emergency loan window opens in a week.
City have previously been linked with loan deals for Stoke defenders Ryan Shotton and Danny Higginbotham.
Comments
by lcfctilidie
Monday, September 03 2012, 10:00AM
“yes, he was a happy bunny. I just think he is a really serious guy, so he comes accross as bland.
You could see he was very happy with the way the team played, nice to see a smile.
We are looking far better than last season. Desire, moving the ball around, sense of urgency about our play. All good.
You think he can pull this off and get us up?”
by dobranich
Monday, September 03 2012, 9:14AM
“lcfc too true and ferguson was hot. Youll have me in your camp yet if consistancy follows this display. Did you see NP smiling every other word in pre match interview. Hes either read some of the posts on here or he has a personality coach now. All the best.”
by lcfctilidie
Monday, September 03 2012, 8:33AM
“Great game. Good passing, drive and intent. Pretty much what we have seen in the last games but with no result. We need to destroy Wolves now. They are on the back foot.
Looking at that performance we can beat anyone!
That lad ince, I am amazed he didnt get bought by a prem club. He is a handful!”
by squirril33
Monday, September 03 2012, 7:33AM
“Very very true foxfan and that was how it was last time. You would have enjoyed this match a lot. The passing was generally excellant and the intent was obvious. They were really up for it and went all out for the jugular. Blackpool have a very dangerous player in Ince he was quick and always a threat. Nugent and Vardy linked up great. Moore is some prospect. Marshall is mature beyond his years. Morgan was solid. Schlupp was quick and secure at the back when he came on. Dyer was spent by half time but played his heart out. Knockart didnt get into the game. Too frantic for his type of skills. Drinkwater was special in mid field. Everyone played well. Kasper had a good game.
I have reservations of course but was great to see them like this.”
by foxfan1
Sunday, September 02 2012, 8:39PM
“squirril33... Think you need to hold your horses a bit mate.
1). Nobody wants the team to fail, wanting the team to fail has nothing to do with doubts that the mamagement can not only attain premiership football, but more importantly SUSTAIN it.
2). It's one win. Granted a win is a bonus however it is achieved. But there is a long road ahead. We are frail where strength in depth at the back is concerned. We still need a good holding midfielder.
3). Let's ceoebrate 3 points, but lets wait until the end of this month before we start bagging any drums. There are some excellent sides, I pains me to say this but even the trees are posting some ominous results..Cox & Sharp up front ...they need to be kept an eye on!
So cautious optimism...good win...let's hope for a repeat at Wolves & start to negiotiate the banana skins we slipped up on last season..I.e. the teams nearer the bottom than the top...
people have very short memories..we beat the Sheep 4-0 who were near the top this time 12 months ago..everyone was over excited, including me..then there was an international break & then what happened?”
by SuperJaz
Sunday, September 02 2012, 8:26PM
“Still played poor even though we gain 3 points!!”
by squirril33
Sunday, September 02 2012, 5:27PM
“carl and belgrave the subs were brilliant City were brilliant. Nugent was great with Vardy. Dyer played great first half. FF1 dodgy pen???? Should have gone to spec savers. Come on this was brilliant. You 3 i normally agree with but on this showing dont be so upset we won. Get real City looked great.
I was proud and you should be too. Its like you just want the team to fail come on when its deserve praise them.”
by carlnicol1
Saturday, September 01 2012, 10:55PM
“Questionable Subs............why???
Much better performance tho!!
Carl from Cosby”
by belgraveboy
Saturday, September 01 2012, 9:19PM
“well blackpool were a bit unlucky tough we were unlucky last week,we are carrying a few players i reckon dyer who didnt manage to get one cross into the box is past his best,david nugent actually achieves very little. and koncheski is a liability. the plusses well marshall vardy schlupp. st ledger. morgan moore, king,danny drinkwater would be wrong to assume that position is his ,and schmiecal needs competition”
by Stinkypete13
Saturday, September 01 2012, 7:45PM
“Positives: vardy, Moore,Marshall, dyer, schluppy at left back(!!), crowds enthusiasm
Negatives:Beckford(not a footballer), koncheskys give aways, kaspers mindless long kicks( just try a short throw to a blue shirt), and poor turnout...you stay away fans can sit and watch Sky plenty of other times..
Great result overall, but lots of work still to be done”