Lukasz Fabianski returned but two more goals were conceded and the keeper is going to need time to get back to his very best.
He conceded an early penalty of course but made amends with a pretty routine spot kick and after that watched his listless team mates go through what has become their normal less than average 90 minutes.
It was far from the perfect return for the Hammer of the Year but for all that it was a reassuring sight after the horrors which has befallen us over the past too many weeks.
And afterwards he was the player chosen to give his thoughts on a match against a team which effectively were Leicester City reserves.
It’s Bournemouth next and it’s utterly impossible to see this manager – should he still be in a job tomorrow – surviving should we be beaten by Eddie Howe’s outfit who now sit one place and one point above us in 16th spot.
Speaking at https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2019/december/28-december/lukasz-fabianski-we-have-start-getting-results Fab said: “It’s very disappointing that we didn’t manage to get something out of the game. Looking back at the 90 minutes, it took us a bit to get into the game and get a bit of fluency.
“Leicester dominated the first part of the first half and we struggled a bit with keeping possession. Then we had a really good spell towards the end of the first half.
“In the second half it seemed quite equal for me, but they were more precise when it came to finishing the chances and they put another one past me.
“Playing at home, that’s where we should be getting the most points and the manager is obviously disappointed with the performances, especially here, because for some while we’ve not managed to get anything playing at home
“That’s where we should be stronger and where we should improve. Hopefully we can do it in the next home game.”
Referring to his early penalty stop, Fabianski put the save down to the preparation put in with the analysis team.
“For me, first and foremost I try to remember anything from the analysis we do before the game, because obviously normally the penalty taker is Vardy.
“I tried to remember the other possible penalty takers and one of them was Gray. I think he had the tendency to always go to this side and luckily for me he went there again and I managed to save it
Well he has been sacked . Who next.?? Hope they have suitable replacement??
Well I am going to admit it-I sighed with relief when the second goal was scored. I hate losing so much it hurts, but only if we go on losing is there any chance the owners will act. You say it is ‘utterly impossible ‘ to see the manager keeping his job if we lose on Wednesday. So if we win( or draw) he keeps his job? Surely that is utterly impossible?
He should have gone a month ago. It will now be difficult for a new man to turn this round & I think the pathetic lack of decisiveness of the owners in recent weeks will not be quickly forgotten.
Almost certainly necessary as a first step, but there is still the players to sort out. That is not a simple resolution given limited funds and short time frame before end of season. Please bring on a manager/coach with heart, strength of character, ambition and empathy.
Not Moyes as a step backwards but the owners won’t take the fans thoughts into consideration, doubtful I’ll use my season ticket again this season if he is appointed.