Leicester City's Andy King hoping history will repeat itself at Peterborough United
Andy King hopes a victory today at London Road can help Leicester City's promotion charge – just as it did when they reached the Championship play-offs three season ago.
City claimed a 2-1 victory over Peterborough United, courtesy of a King winner, in 2010, which helped them finish their campaign with five consecutive victories to cement their play-off spot.
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While King admits there is a lot longer to go, with 17 league games remaining, he said a repeat of that victory would keep their promotion push on track.
"We have lost there in the past, but we also won there the season we reached the play-offs and that win kicked us on that season," he said.
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"If we can do that again and keep this winning run going then that should keep us in the top two.
"They are going to put up a good scrap and I think they have played some good football at times. They have some good players and are not to be taken lightly.
"The way they play is quite expansive. They like to pass the ball and score goals, but if we can keep the back door shut, which we have been able to do a lot this season, with the fire power we have we can really cause them problems."
The trip to London Road triggered the start of a hectic schedule for City, in which they face nine games in five weeks. But King said City are capable of enjoying another month similar to January, in which they recorded a 100 per cent league record.
The Wales international said that would put them in a great position for the final sprint for the automatic promotion spots. "There are a lot of Saturday and Tuesday games coming up but, with that, there are lots of opportunities to pick up points," he said.
"If we can have a run like we had during January then we are going to be in a really strong position come the end of February.
"It is too early to judge where we are going to finish at this stage as we have 17 games left but, as you start getting down to 10 games, then we are on the final sprint.
"As long as we are in a position to kick on and fight for those top-two spots then we will have a really good chance."
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by dobranich
Sunday, February 10 2013, 12:52PM
“Alan I totally agree. Read my post on the Mcann article and I think I've said it all.”
by Alanprichard
Sunday, February 10 2013, 12:21AM
“What's the guts on Chris Wood then??????? Shakey said ask the boss. Nigel has offered nothing and had a side step better than Knocky when Stringer put him on the spot.
A terrible day for all Leicester fans. But an even worse day for the traveling 5000 that wasted there time and money to travel to the game only to be beaten by a side that's firmly entrenched at the rock bottom of this league.
I won't go on about Jamie V enough has been said. Only I wonder if Blackpool are still keen on him??
Andy seems to have two reasonable performances and then get's another opportunity and he goes on holiday, and no one on the park can find him.
I know one player doesn't make a team, but with Chris out it must send shock waves to the rest of the team as they didn't look confident at all with Chris absent. He is to us what Rooney is for Man U. Sure Chris missed a sitter against Wolves. But Nuge soon made up for that. I just hope Chris is going to be fit for the remainder of the season.
I also think the club should let us know exactly what the problem is with Chris. I wonder if the NZ All Whites have recalled him to play for them because of international duties??? We all await the truth on Chris with bated breath. So will some one at the club let us know what the hell is going on...”
by ghostof66pah
Saturday, February 09 2013, 7:29PM
“History sure does repeats it'self LCFC let themselves down AGAIN at London Road with a fantastic support...”
by dobranich
Saturday, February 09 2013, 4:02PM
“Yes Im sorry to have to say this but Vardy is so far out of his depth in every match it affects everyone else mate. It's not a lot different to going down to ten men. In fact in some ways it's worse. Wood is an all round inspiration but Nugent is on his own a very good striker. He needs someone with him capable of playing off their own intuition.”
by Luxpaul
Saturday, February 09 2013, 3:58PM
“Dobbo it looks like you're right again mate. Half time & and according to Aunty Beeb we've had 7 shots and all on target but as pre-Woody nothing to show for it. Futacs or Waggy for Vardy 2nd half and hope we can pull off a sneaky 1-0 win.”
by dobranich
Saturday, February 09 2013, 1:23PM
“play offs at best if he's out long. I'd play Futacs give him a chance. the others have had more chances than they deserve”
by LCFC18018
Saturday, February 09 2013, 1:15PM
“Who is going to replace Wood today? He is going to be a big miss during the run-in.”
by dobranich
Saturday, February 09 2013, 12:05PM
“Not "going again"..........FACT”
by dobranich
Saturday, February 09 2013, 12:04PM
“Not in a million years Chris Wood is consistent and class. He is a great team player and has made the present situation possible. Andy has in my opinion let the team and NP down for most of this season. NP stuck with him and he has heavily under performed. He is not worth a starting place.”
by ghostof66pah
Saturday, February 09 2013, 11:59AM
“There you go again Dob,,,
out of order.....
Every player has "form patches"
Chris Wood missed a sitter v Wolves so if he dosn't score in his next game will you sla* him off?”