Helen Thompson

Dec 1, 2024 | thefosseway.net | Helen Thompson

A bold strategy does not pay offSorry Ben Dawson, but it looks like you are this week's villain. Assuming that it was our coach turned caretaker for this match’s decision to pick that formation and select those players to fill it. The formation itself looked a little bold, starting a trio of centre backs with higher wingbacks and a diamond in midfield with Jamie Vardy spearheading the attack. Not something we played under Cooper but familiar to some of the players.

Nov 24, 2024 | thefosseway.net | Helen Thompson

The Foxes had been away from the King Power crowd for a month following the horrific implosion against Nottingham Forest. Even with a full Kop tifo from Union FS to look forward, excitement pre-match was somewhat lacking. It has been a testing week for even the more optimistic fans and this game had the potential to be overshadowed by the return of Enzo Maresca and various former players reprising local hero and dastardly villain roles.

Nov 15, 2024 | thefosseway.net | Helen Thompson

Enter the biggest of the big questions we’ve had. Personally, I’m actually not as concerned about the on the pitch stuff as the off. After the Rodgers relegation season, while we perhaps don’t have the same level of quality in the playing squad, and coaching, there is at least some fight and effort. Off the pitch feels like a different story though. The word ‘disconnect’ has rarely been used so often by football fans as in the last decade, coming to a head in the last three years.

Oct 24, 2024 | thefosseway.net | Helen Thompson

He’s the ever smiling, optimistic striker who’s no stranger to going from being first choice back to second or third choice only to come full circle and be first choice again. As Patson Daka’s return to full fitness continues, what does his role in the Leicester City squad look like now? In terms of the guys who have been out for a longer period, they are getting closer. Patson has been on the grass and is a bit more progressive with his rehab. He seems to be getting closer.

Oct 20, 2024 | thefosseway.net | Helen Thompson

Fatawu or bustAre you not entertained should be what Abdul was saying to the away end post match when he and Jordan Ayew were pushed forward to have their moment with the shocked and ecstatic travelling fans. Such is his popularity to rival Maximus (some of us may have rewatched Gladiator this weekend), and despite not being given the chances he deserves so far, still delivering when he does get his moment. In a 38 minute appearance, he pulled the strings and helped orchestrate the comeback.