Leicester City defeated Southampton in the dying minutes of Saturday’s Premier League match. These are the funniest, most inspiring and interesting #SouLei and #LCFC Tweets.
Oh Harry Maguire… my apologies, I got distracted. What an afternoon at St. Mary’s Stadium we endured on Saturday. Scenes, indeed. Leicester City defeated Southampton 2-1 after falling behind at first. Saints Captain Ryan Bertrand scored a peach of a goal to put the hosts ahead.
Then, the ever improving Demarai Gray levelled up the game. Enter Sir Harry Maguire; the Sheffield born future England captain to score a sublime and innovative winner. Celebratory scenes at the Southern English ground from the away fans were typically and justifiably buoyant. Spurred on by Leicester City boss Claude Puel’s unfair dismissal by the Saints and Jamie Vardy’s absence.
Although, it is always wholly satisfying to win away in any league – this 92 minute strike felt extra special. We have selected the most interesting, funny and inspiring Tweets from the occasion for your viewing pleasure.
Sky Sports‘ Paul Merson, with the archetypal Merson prediction. Think outside the box, Paul – as you did as a player, exceptionally well.
When #LCFC won the league, these scrappy late wins were the sign of a top side.
— James Sharpe (@TheSharpeEnd) August 25, 2018
Now, it's the sign of a poor-but-lucky one. Funny, that.
Leicester Mercury‘s James Sharpe generally articulates a particularly grounded view in a biting manner, bravo. Here, James points out to detractors the strength of a team who underperform, yet win. The sign of champions? Yes. But in Leicester City’s case, realistically, not this season.
3 points at the death. Love it. Nice one slab head @HarryMaguire93 #LCFC pic.twitter.com/wC4EmZTPlQ
— Kasper Schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) August 25, 2018
Kasper Schmeichel embracing Jamie Vardy’s humorously savage nickname for Harry Maguire. In a brotherly loving sense.
Everyone loves a last minute winner 😛💙🦊 #LCFC pic.twitter.com/bEaRyi36a4
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) August 25, 2018
Harry Maguire was a colossus for the Foxes this weekend. He had 66 touches. Made 44 completed passes (90%). Won three aerial challenges. Helping the side with 10 clearances and, of course, scoring the winner.
Harry Maguire #SOULEI:
— Foxes of Leicester (@FoxesofLCFC) August 25, 2018
"It's a great feeling scoring away in front of the fans.
"#LCFC really started to play at 0-1. We became composed, the nerves came off.
"The performances weren't as good as Vs United but the victory is what matters."
We 💙 you @HarryMaguire93
A balanced and insightful post-match view from the 25-year-old.
MATCHWINNER @HarryMaguire93 🙌🏼❤️ Safe trip home to you travelling foxes you were outstanding today 👏🏻 #JM10 pic.twitter.com/0g3GPad6hi
— James Maddison (@Madders10) August 25, 2018
A more polite message to Maguire. In addition to a well wish to the fans from new Foxes favourite James Maddison.
Well done @lcfc so proud of our lads grit today. Vintage Leicester City.
— Keeping it #LCFC 🦊💙🇹🇭 (@ItLcfc) August 25, 2018
Lauding a fighting spirit.
Incidentally, Ben Chilwell could have stayed at the same standard this season which he has produced over the last couple of campaigns: mediocre at times with low strength and poor decision-making. Even then, the fans knew of his supreme talent. Thankfully, Chilwell has increased his physicality, reading of games and end product. All with a smile on his face. A future England left-back choice, for certain.
Leicester fans at Southampton today. #lcfc pic.twitter.com/Dhu86zQR1d
— LCFC Away Days (@lcfcawaydays_) August 25, 2018
LCFC Away Days are a committed bunch with some entertaining material. Here’s to you, guys!
We win away and some die hard #LCFC fans are having a dig at puel for team selection apart from #magicmendy it was same team as man Utd game and know one moaned that night when we played well but we have 2 poor games and get 6pts you just can't win with some fans #puelin
— the foxes arms 🏴🏴🏆 (@thefoxesarms) August 25, 2018
#PuelIn
People laughed at the reported Harry Maguire asking price but he's scoring 25 yard winners now... That adds at least 20 mill to to the fee... #LCFC
— John Bennett (@JohnBennettBBC) August 25, 2018
I make that around £95m; if his price-tag is £75m.
When news filters through to Pride Park that Harry Maguire has smashed home a long range stoppage time winner for the mighty Foxes #GetInThere #lcfc #saintsfc #SouLei ⚽️😍🦊 pic.twitter.com/Ji06o8IXvz
— Mr Geoff Peters (@mrgeoffpeters) August 25, 2018
Loyal Leicester supporter and broadcaster Geoff Peters.
It is true that Daniel Amartey lacks composure. Yes, he makes up for it in other areas; but frankly, he is not a Premier League standard right-back.
Claude Puel at St Mary's since being sacked:
— bwin (@bwin) August 25, 2018
Southampton 1-4 Leicester
Southampton 1-2 Leicester #LCFC #SOULEI pic.twitter.com/HqWNLjhaDE
Puel comes back to haunt the Saints.
Glad to see a player get a second yellow for simulation, need more of that #SouLei
— TJD (@ThomasJDesign) August 25, 2018
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg should be ashamed of his dive. Shocking.
And we’re underway #SouLei pic.twitter.com/YpVol7MYk4
— Dan Bates (@DanBatesTV) August 25, 2018
Did you know, St. Mary’s was the model for the King Power Stadium?
Interesting view of the Hojbjerg second yellow from Ryan Bertrand: "It's not a red card. He's stumbling from the first challenge and goes down. Not a penalty but not a dive." #SOULEI
— Gary Taphouse (@garytaphouse) August 25, 2018
Bertrand with a wildly inaccurate assessment. Watch the replay, mate.
I love Marc Albrighton‘s crosses #SOULEI
— Michael Abbott (@Michael_Abbott_) August 25, 2018
Foxes of Leicester contributor Michael Abbott with the correct premonition.
Chilwell’s on fire, your whole team is terrified!
Always loved John Moss imo #LCFC
— Leicester Review (@LeicesterReview) August 25, 2018
Brilliant from Matt: Leicester City and Jamie Vardy have ‘previous’ with Jonathan Moss.
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