So, it turns out that it wasn't Spurs but us who needed the referee change...
Here are my ratings:
Schmeichel: 7 - Didn't have a lot to do again; decent enough in the air. EDIT: Upgraded to a 7 since I didn't realise during the match that the one that hit both posts in the first minute was actually a save.
Simpson: 8 - Made sure to let Payet know he was in a match right from the beginning. Played his part very well.
Morgan: 7 - A strong part of an organised defence, but committed too many fouls today.
Huth: 8 - Once again, got his head on everything. Provided a threat at the opposite end of the pitch as well. Marginally my choice for MOTM.
Fuchs: 8 - Another solid defensive performance with a good touch in general play as well.
Mahrez: 7 - Found a bit more space to operate and put in an improved performance as a result. Did very well in the lead up to Vardy's goal.
Kante: 7 - Busy, but didn't make so many trademark tackles and inteceptions as usual.
Drinkwater: 6 - A bit loose with the ball in the first half, improved after the break.
Albrighton: 6 - Struggled to make an impression today and looked a bit hurried at times. Still highly committed to the team cause.
Okazaki: 6 - Things didn't quite come off for him today, but not bad. Will get the chance to lead the line in probably his preferred position next week.
Vardy: 8 - Finished his goal very well and caused the West Ham defence a lot of problems. However, he also proved that getting a yellow card can put you at the mercy of the referee going forward.
Schlupp: 7 - A bit slow getting started but improved as the game went on and provided our best attacking outlet when down to 10.
Ulloa: 7 - Did what he could in a situation that didn't play to his strengths; took the penalty the right way.
Amartey: 6 - No issues over his performance, just didn't get the chance to do a lot.
West Ham and Leicester proved themselves today to be two teams who were willing to fight (almost literally at times) for what they could get from the game; it was a tough, physical contest and unfortunately the referee was unable to handle it. Clearly they have an array of attacking talent in the team, and if they can get their defence sorted out, they could be a force next season. I was a bit dubious about Slaven Bilic when he first came to the club, but he seems to be a good fit and has done well.
Player ratings vs. West Ham
posted on 17/4/16
You lot have been so cosseted by refs this season you've forgotten whats its like in the real world. Welcome back.
posted on 17/4/16
comment by Blackstarr (U12353)
posted 7 minutes ago
Vardy facing an extended ban for calling the ref a C.
Not good......
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I heard he told him to " Fook right off you fooker"
posted on 17/4/16
comment by PawlBawron (U1055)
posted 6 minutes ago
You lot have been so cosseted by refs this season you've forgotten whats its like in the real world. Welcome back.
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Yeah because Spurs have been such victims all season, we've had no more luck than any other team this season but I guess you can keep clutching at those straws in order to justify why you aren't ahead of us as you clearly "deserve" to be. Try writing to your MP crying about how unfair it is.
posted on 17/4/16
comment by OooTommyWright (U20202)
posted 11 minutes ago
comment by Blackstarr (U12353)
posted 7 minutes ago
Vardy facing an extended ban for calling the ref a C.
Not good......
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I heard he told him to " Fook right off you fooker"
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posted on 17/4/16
comment by The_Mountain_Fox (U13121)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by PawlBawron (U1055)
posted 6 minutes ago
You lot have been so cosseted by refs this season you've forgotten whats its like in the real world. Welcome back.
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Yeah because Spurs have been such victims all season, we've had no more luck than any other team this season but I guess you can keep clutching at those straws in order to justify why you aren't ahead of us as you clearly "deserve" to be. Try writing to your MP crying about how unfair it is.
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I have done, he told me not to worry as he was going to fix it that Leicester wouldn't win again this season starting today. I knew I could rely on Douglas Carswell.
posted on 17/4/16
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posted on 17/4/16
comment by WorcesterSpur (U1678)
posted 37 minutes ago
A Foxes Voice has absolutely lost the plot, filtering left right and centre...
Top of the league and on the red carpet to the trophy, enjoy it mate!
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Look at his profile - he's 12 years old.
Understandable that he should be having regular tantrums given the hormonal changes he is going through.
posted on 17/4/16
I was watching the Liverpool match and caught very little of the Leicester game. But I thought the penalty at the end was spot on. Carroll only intended to impede his opponent and was rightly penalised imo
posted on 17/4/16
Nothing to argue about Dunge. I thought the lads were magnificent today, coming back to salvage a point when down to 10 men and all looked lost. What a fantastic team spirit.
posted on 18/4/16
comment by Uncle Hernandez (U16263)
posted 11 hours, 33 minutes ago
comment by WorcesterSpur (U1678)
posted 37 minutes ago
A Foxes Voice has absolutely lost the plot, filtering left right and centre...
Top of the league and on the red carpet to the trophy, enjoy it mate!
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Look at his profile - he's 12 years old.
Understandable that he should be having regular tantrums given the hormonal changes he is going through.
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And gone