Saturday, 28 July 2012

Shrewsbury Town Defeat Leaves Leicester City Fans Flat


Leicester City’s first outing in their new blue Puma strip didn’t have the best airing.

A 2-0 defeat to last seasons League Two runners up Shrewsbury Town has flattened many fans optimism on the new season ahead.

Leicester City fan Liam McNulty, who was at the game Tweeted, “Two shots, we only had two shots”

The disappointing afternoon marred Leicester fan’s first look at four summer signings with Ritchie De Laet, Matty James, Marko Fuctas and Jamie Vardy all featuring at Greenhous Meadow.

Goals from Terry Gornall and Marvin Morgan did the damage in an uninspiring Leicester display.

Lloyd Dyer tries to mount an attack at Greenhous Meadow


Despite the set back, City’s Paul Konchesky paid tribute to the travelling fans and swept away any concerns by Tweeting, “Good to see and hear the travelling fans again. Not the best performance but more match fitness”.

Nigel Pearson will be hoping to lift his young squad for the trip to Burton Albion on Wednesday as preparations for the new season continue.

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