We're so proud to prove our critics wrong, says Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson
Leicester City's players are proud to be top of the Championship and proving their critics wrong, says manager Nigel Pearson.
The City boss said the achievement meant a massive amount to his hard-working squad.
Following Tuesday night's 1-0 win at home to Brighton, Pearson said: "I think you can see what it means to us (to be top). We have worked hard to get to the top of the table.
"We have come in for a bit of criticism, mostly from people who haven't seen us play. They see the games we have lost and make assumptions."
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The 1-0 victory, courtesy of Andy King's 10th-minute strike and Kasper Schmeichel's penalty save, maintained City's 100 per cent home record, and they have now collected 19 points from a possible 21 in a seven-game unbeaten run.
Pearson believes City, who are top on goal difference, could be even better off.
"I know that we could have won every game we have played this season," he said.
"I am not suggesting that we should be sitting at the top with a full house because football isn't like that, but we have been in every game and we have created chances in every game.
"All in all, we are at the top because the players have worked very hard in games and on the training ground."
City are playing an exciting attacking brand of football, but Pearson said there had been no change in tactical approach.
"Throughout the season, we have created a lot more goalscoring opportunities than we have in the past," he said.
"We are set up a lot more attack-minded, but that is because of the players we have got. There has been no change in philosophy, it is the fact that the blend of players we have now is suited to being more positive."
Pearson has not ruled out adding to his squad, with reports of an unsuccessful bid to sign Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones on loan.
Comments
by Norman09
Sunday, October 28 2012, 8:05PM
“ash1967
Ash I think you have your wires crossed. It wasn't I who tagged GL as a goal hanger. It must have been on someone elses post. Never mind GL was great whilst we had him. We desperately need a finisher to remain in contention to go up automatically.”
by truthtooth
Saturday, October 27 2012, 12:46PM
“im afraid nigel being top of the league does not prove anything , yet ! if you're there at the end of the season then it will have proved eveything . not until . good lck lads , but dont lead with your chin .”
by ash1967
Saturday, October 27 2012, 12:38PM
“Totally agree with Norman on the fact that lineker was a goal poacher with great pace, who if he was around today would still destroy defences in the premiership, infact any league in the world, agree that Emile Heskey would been a good signing has a player coach as was Chris Powell.
Good that Emile is scoring goals, I certainly wish him well”
by DorsetFox
Saturday, October 27 2012, 12:34PM
“Rod
remember Lineker being a winger as an 18 year old- like a greyhound”
by Norman09
Saturday, October 27 2012, 11:37AM
“I have to get up at 4am to listen to the game as we now have daylight saving in NZ but I think we will beat Palace 2-0...”
by Norman09
Saturday, October 27 2012, 11:33AM
“Foxeeson
Dobbo would disagree with me. But I still think Emile had plenty to offer Leicester had they had taken the punt.
Also he's playing for 90 minutes in the Aussie heat so he's still got his fitness and most importantly his legs. So in 3 games he has scored 4 goals. Can' wait to meet him when the Wellington Phoenix play the Newcastle Jets in Wellington NZ. I just hope I can get near the dressing room to have quick word with him either before the game, or after. The Phoenix I follow, but I still want Emile to score a goal just for me!!”
by foxeerod
Friday, October 26 2012, 10:49PM
“glad heskey has made a decent start normandad, another player not fully appreciated by a lot of city fans”
by foxeerod
Friday, October 26 2012, 10:47PM
“lineker wasnt a goalhanger , he was one of the quickest ive seen , and ive seen him outpace the last defender from around the half way line and score .... he was a greyhound not a goalhanger”
by ghostof66pah
Friday, October 26 2012, 10:18PM
“Thanks Norman, Great to hear.. I for one have always seen Emile's value to Leicester City...
He's a Leicester Lad, Did a great job for us, Got us a record fee from Liverpool and was there for us when the club mis-handled the money that our greatest era (With Emile a part of it!) earnt the club.
He's a bit like us true fans only he got to play for the team and live all our dreams...
Glad to see he's doing ok, he deserves it...”
by Norman09
Friday, October 26 2012, 10:01PM
“Off Topic for a minute,
Emile Heskey scored both goals for his club (Newcastle Jets) as they beat Sydney last night OZ time by 2-0 His team is sitting top of the A league as a result.”