Leicester City's FA Cup exit could be blessing in disguise, says Matty James
Leicester City's FA Cup exit could benefit their promotion challenge, believes Matty James.
The 21-year-old midfielder said the players were disappointed to be out of the competition after losing 2-1 to Huddersfield but would now turn their focus on trying to regain an automatic promotion place, starting on Tuesday when Charlton Athletic travel to the King Power Stadium.
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"I think it could be a blessing," he said. "We are, however, disappointed to be out of the Cup. We wanted to stay in it. It is not like we wanted to be out of the Cup to concentrate on the Championship.
"We are disappointed but, at the same time, we have to be positive in the next game. That is all we can do."
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It was a bad night for City. Not only did they bow out of the Cup, but Hull City's victory over Derby County saw the Tigers leapfrog City into second in the table.
James said the players were determined to regain their top-two status and bounce back after back-to-back defeats by beating Chris Powell's Charlton.
"We have had disappointments in the past, we have had hiccups but then gone on good runs and risen up the league," he said.
"We are in a good position in the league at the moment. We lost at Peterborough last Saturday but, if we bounce back against Charlton, then it is kind of forgotten. It is important that we now focus on the next game.
"There wasn't much we could do about that (Hull's win). It is completely out of our hands."
Hull could go six points ahead of City if they beat Charlton at the KC Stadium on Saturday.
James said: "That means they have played two games more than us so, if we win those games in hand, we will move back above them.
"We have to just concentrate on us individually and not focus on what other teams are doing.
"If we keep winning our games we will stay in front because of the goal difference. It is like an extra point really."
7 Comments
by Peakfox
Friday, February 15 2013, 5:36PM
“Well with that logic,next January,in the 3rd round we may as well turn out the Academy side to guarantee we get beaten.........or maybe give the FA Cup a miss altogether like Man Utd did!..........those of us who were at Wembley in 61,63 and 69 know what the FA Cup should really be......we were wrong to show it such contempt and it is NOT a blessing that we are out of it......it`s a real shame!”
by amoros11
Thursday, February 14 2013, 8:49PM
“Of course it's a blessing by Saturday Hull may have built up a 6 point advantage, having played 2 games more, due to this week's postponement where all our rivals play , something that could have been repeated.
It is essential that City claw back some games or leeway if we desire to break free from the pack. Midweek games are planned for the next 3 weeks and we could not afford another reply , or an injury to Nugent, with the schedule, the ultimate nightmare scenario with Wood out.”
by TheGeofflane
Thursday, February 14 2013, 2:00PM
“As someone who's lost count of the hundreds of games he's travelled from Kirby to watch City, including reserve games at Filbo, and away games as far as Newcastle, Absolute Windows, that's what fans do, I'm proud of you. Were you around in '63, it was a damn site colder. I bet you'll be there next Tues. with family cheering City on in a match that REALLY matters. Points mean prizes. You can't enjoy the sunshine if you don't sometimes feel the rain. Something the 'glory boys' who live in Plymouth and support 'United' will never know. 'Remember the Good Times' - Willie Nelson.”
by iancarn
Thursday, February 14 2013, 1:06PM
“Blessing in disguise ?
Total cr-p ,loss of income ,needed to stenthen the squad , plus playing a premier club to see how we measure up.”
by jibbo
Thursday, February 14 2013, 10:38AM
“Sorry Matty, but thanks to that inept display, we can now watch the delights of Huddersfield Town v. Wigan Athletic on ITV. The team had the chance to show their skills in front of millions, but blew it.”
by Absolute Window Solutions Ltd
Thursday, February 14 2013, 10:13AM
“Blessing in disguise!!!!
I can tell you what would be a nice "blessing in disguise" you giving me my £25 back for 2 x adult tickets and 1 x childs ticket because it was a complete waste of time and money watching that rubbish on Tuesday night in the freezing cold!!!!!!!!!!”
by Davepridmore
Thursday, February 14 2013, 9:24AM
“How did the LM reporter get those details out of Matty? So now we know the situation. Hope we have the means to get it right.”