Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson full of praise for his top guns
Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson was full of praise for his side as they sit proudly on top of the Championship table.
The delighted manager hailed his team's performance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Birmingham as "great."
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Midfielder Ben Marshall celebrates with his team-mates after scoring City’s equaliser at Birmingham
Substitute Ben Marshall struck a late equaliser to earn his team a well-deserved point.
That point was enough to take City top of the table on goal difference as leaders Cardiff were beaten by Nottingham Forest.
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Pearson said a draw was the least his side deserved for what he called "a dominant performance".
"I thought we played exceptionally well again and sometimes things don't quite go your way," he said.
"What I will say is that, although on the balance of it people may argue it is two points dropped, for me we earned a really important point.
"We kept on going and showed a spirit and togetherness that I know has been there all season. That will stand us in good stead.
"We totally bossed the game. I can't remember Kasper Schmeichel having anything to do apart from playing as a sweeper.
"We defended well as a team and totally dominated possession. I am disappointed that the officials allowed the tempo of the game to be disrupted in a way which suited Birmingham, but you can't have it all your own way.
"Our players kept their concentration and were professional.
"We should have had three points but we haven't drawn a game for God knows how long, so a positive is that we haven't lost."
City were denied a couple of strong penalty claims in the first half as they looked to hammer home their territorial advantage. But neither a challenge on Lloyd Dyer inside the penalty area or a handball by James Hurst were given.
"The one on Lloyd Dyer is laughable," said Pearson.
"The second one, I have seen them given. It certainly hit his hand but he didn't know a lot about it.
"I think it is important that the officials try to get the decisions right. I think it is another example of where technology would certainly help."
Foxes top of the league - just a few thoughts shared...
Comments
by DorsetFox
Wednesday, October 24 2012, 10:27PM
“Norm
I did not get rid of anything- no idea what you are referring to.
sorry- you were the one that posted scores of abusive posts about our Manager- just as Dob does about DeLaet, so calling me 'hateful' is a bit rich.
I think 'clueless' was your signature tune.”
by ghostof66pah
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 10:36PM
“1-0 phew! But that will do nicely...
Just need to wish Richie De Laat all the best. Hope he is not too bad.... Puts it in a bit of perspective dosn't it!”
by Wiltsfox
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 10:22PM
“One-nil will do nicely but with 12 goal attempts against 3, it's got to be a serious concern to NP that we only score once.
Bring on the Palace on Saturday and lets score 4!”
by dobranich
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 9:35PM
“by the way Norman you were right with Waggys shooting and foxUlike was almost right about De Laets run and goal. The guy did good i hope its nothing serious with his chest”
by dobranich
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 4:52PM
“foxUlike that wouldnt surprise me hes certainly better up the field than at the back. Hence my new name for him "Too late De Laet"
Lets hope with a big crowd they get the job done and send everyone home happy. Its a grim night and nothing is worse than getting home in disappointment.”
by yorkiefox
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 12:50PM
“It depends how we need to set up to strut our stuff but take into account Brighton's danger men.
Mackail-Smith is a different animal to King, Lita and Lowenkranz and might be one for Moore at Centre Back as he is more mobile than Whitbread, and less likely to elbow somebody and get sent off, and that is taking into account Moore's relative inexperience.
NP is not a gambler otherwise I would play Vardy if fit and if not I would risk Schlupp with Waggy as back up from the Bench. Marshall in for Dyer and bemuse the Brighton defence before letting Dyer loose on them second half.
Job done”
by FoxUlike
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 10:31AM
“Another big game tonight.
Brighton very tight away from home, so I hope all the new fans who rock on up tonight don't expect us to have the game won by half-time.
Being top of the League adds its own pressure, as does a big crowd.
Big question is whether Vardy's fit enough, or if Waggy gets another go. Dyer to get the nod ahead of Marshall.
I can see this one being a draw tonight – but if luck and the crowd are on our side then let's say 1-0 City.
Goalscorer: Ritchie De Laet - running the whole length of the field before launching a 30 yard screamer into the top corner…”
by DorsetFox
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 10:16AM
“Norm
good to read your post about NP- being wrong is OK but the total lack of respect you showed Pearson - not just his management ability but his personality and as a man- and you have never met him
This is what singled you out during this debate- many had a pop at him some like me did not agree- but your posts were by far the most disrespectful. But as you have often have written- you dont care what we think.
Anyhow- hopefully now this is behind us and we all can look forward to happy days”
by dobranich
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 12:38AM
“whats all the twitter morons who cant write more than a sentance doing on here????”
by dobranich
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 12:24AM
“Now ya talking Wilts thats my stuff too. I dont really go much on Egypt but my only daughters there and just had a baby.
Ill take the present 34 degrees and total sun though compared with the pea souper i just drove home in. Yeah and old foxy is funny my cous cracked up at the Goldilocks and hes probably right as well. Rather have a cold pool than a shark infested sea though. I got in the pool last year with my phone and wallet in my pocket so he is almost definately right.”