Leicester City v Grimsby Town, Filbert Street 7.45pm. Wednesday 13.10.99

Leicester City 2 Grimsby Town 0

It's All About Sole.

Peter Gilbert 22.9.99.
So...........the real war has turned into the cold war, but on the pitch the real cold war was the cod war as we had Percy the Plaice to confront if we were to progress on to the next round of 'our' cup.
The problem was; how could our superstars manage to win a game against inferior opposition with the minimum of effort? Answer - don't pick Muzzy Izzett for England and give him a point to prove.   And prove it he did, in no uncertain manner.
The new moon hung in a clear sky which afforded us a view of the stars of the universe both on and off the field of play. It was a lovely night in mid October, with just a hint of a frost in the air, just the night for a bit of fishing.
City never looked like losing this match, in fact they won it without ever getting into top gear but they always dominated the proceedings.
Pressure paid off after half an hour when Impey broke away down the right.  He crossed a beauty at the second attempt and Izzett met the ball with his head some 15 yards out.   His late arrival into he box shook off any markers and he nodded the ball home with great ease really for his 8th of the season. He's on fire - but does Kev know he's English?
We went in at half time 1-0 up thanks to Muzzy's goal and a great penalty save from Flowers after Oakes had hoiked over Donovan in the box.
At half time the Birch took his gag off and spoke to us punters who's hard earned cash actually supports this club, forget everyone else;We are the (actual) supporters, we are Leicester City plc (Pure Leicester City)
The second half was not troublesome especially after Emile put us 2-0 up with another header after a mazy run from Izzett (who else?) and an accurate left foot cross. We need 3 players in the England squad.

So a business like evening came to an end for which we are rewarded with a home leg against Leeds in the next rounds.
We can't wait.