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LONDON -- Prepare for the chatterbox derby! Its Andy Murray versus Nick Kyrgios in the last 16, and the verbal performances might just be as entertaining as the tennis.The Australian, whose outbursts have landed him in trouble here and elsewhere, secured the contest with his friend and occasional mentor by beating Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-3, 6-4 on Middle Sunday.Kyrgios was actually pretty quiet by his standards as he produced an impressive and business-like finish to a match that started on Saturday evening.He even said that the code violation he received at the last, on match point, for taking too long was fair enough, but the pressure will really be on against Murray.The Briton, another player prone to chatter away and berate himself and others during matches, is the favourite to take the title after Novak Djokovics shocking exit.Fireworks should be expected, and a key for both players approaches will be how to stay calm and channel the tension and frustrations positively.Murray, for one, indicated on Sunday he has found a way to deal with the increasingly intense spotlight on him.Ivan Lendl is a great person to have on the team when expectations start to build around me because hes been through the same experience himself, Murray said in his BBC column.The year I won Wimbledon, I was seeded to meet Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarterfinals and Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal in the semifinals, but they all went out early.I remember that made it hard in terms of everyone focusing on me from early in the tournament, and I spoke with Ivan about it at the time, because its an extra thing to deal with.Murray noted that Kyrgios has beaten Nadal on Centre Court before, but he has a 4-0 record against the Australian and is 18-0 against players from Down Under.Yet the 21-year-olds power -- in his serve and groundstrokes -- and ability to hit pancake flat shots have the potential to trouble the best.Kyrgios was fined for his conduct in both of the previous rounds and, on Saturday night, was berating himself for being lazy and aiming offensive language at his players box.A day later he showed a maturity in the second installment of his match against Lopez that he hadnt shown at Wimbledon this year.The 15th seed looked anything but lazy and even his full players box -- who still stood to applauding attention at every opportunity -- were saved from the usual tongue-lashing.On what is known by some as Peoples Sunday, he served well, played some stunning passing shots and did what some of the more sympathetic and experienced players on the tour think he will show more often when he matures: he won well without courting further controversy.When asked in his postmatch BBC interview what pleased him most, Kyrgios said: My attitude. It was tough after a darkness delay but I think my level of tennis was really high.Yes, I have the tools [to beat Murrray], but he is one of the best players in the world and he is probably the favourite now Novak is out.Im going to go out there and not do anything different. We are great mates: hes a great guy, a great player and Im going to go out there and enjoy it. Cody Zeller Hornets Jersey .B. - Sebastien Auger made 44 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Malik Monk Jersey . "We have always prided ourselves on the way we play defence. Having two big pieces back is going to be a key for us moving forward for years to come," said Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen. http://www.hornetsteamproshop.com/Cheap-Glen-Rice-Hornets-Jersey/ . James, who turned 29 on Monday, injured his groin Friday during the Heats overtime loss at Sacramento. 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Perhaps there’s a lesson from history here… The last time the East Midlands provided the winner of the English title came in 1978 when newly-promoted Nottingham Forest defied the odds, and reigning European champions Liverpool, to lift the trophy.In fact, there are plenty of reasons, other than mere geography, why the achievements of Brian Cloughs team could offer inspiration to the Foxes as the title battle intensifies... Could Claudio Ranieris Leicester emulate the success of Brian Cloughs Forest? The main menClough and Claudio Ranieri arent obvious kindred spirits, but that doesnt mean they dont have similarities. Even so, one suspects theyd prefer to think of themselves as one-offs.I cant change now, Ranieri once said. Im like Frank Sinatra - I always do it my way. Cloughs take on the iconic singer was slightly different. Ah yes, Frank Sinatra. He met me once, you know? Clough was famous for his quick-witted quotes during his career And yet, the image of Clough as an intimidating individual, in stark contrast to Ranieris gregarious character, is not quite so simple. Both men proved capable of inspiring loyalty and affection.Jonny Owen, director of I Believe in Miracles, the film charting Forests hitherto unprecedented achievement points out that the notion players were scared stiff of Clough is misguided.They all say two things that are really interesting, Owen told Sky Sports. First, theres no doubt he liked a pint, but as Frank Clark said, they never saw him drunk - they all say that. Just some of Cloughs famous quotes that have entered into folklore The second thing was this, he was always funny, he was always a laugh. Nobody was scared of him. Like John Robertson said to me, You cant go on the pitch scared, you cant do that, its impossible.On that pitch, both managers have been happy making tactical tweaks - Ranieri is known as the Tinkerman, after all - but neither has been keen to talk up that side of the game too much.Players lose you games, not tactics, Clough once said. Theres so much **** talked about tactics by people who barely know how to win at dominoes. Ranieri was quick to play down the significance of Leicesters weekend win His famous claim that if God had wanted us to play football in the clouds, hed have put grass up there might not tally with Leicesters willingness to mix things up but Clough was a pragmatist, too.In fact, one senses Old Big Head might well approve. As he once said of Martin ONeills efforts for the club, Anybody who can do anything in Leicester but make a jumper has got to be a genius.Behind the scenesSpeaking of genius, there was plenty of it in Cloughs back-room team. Although, thats a term that doesnt really do justice to his long-time assistant manager Peter Taylor. Theirs was a partnership.As Clough put it himself, I am the shop front, he is the goods at the back, and Taylors take on players was trusted implicitly. Together they played the transfer market like nobody else.Ahead of the 1977/78 season, Forest signed Kenny Burns from Birmingham when no club would touch him, according to Taylor, with the help of some espionage.Burns, who had a reputation for numerous vices, was tracked to Perry Barr dog track. Taylor, dressed in a flat cap and dark glasses, monitored his habits and was satisfied he could cope. Peter Taylor, pictured alongside Clough, was a huge part of Forests success Signing undervalued players was Taylors forte. He would seek an advantage anywhere he could find it. Leicester have a different approach but the same principles apply. Its all about getting the edge.Steve Walsh, Leicesters head of recruitment, performs the Taylor role at Leicester. He was the one who sidled up to Ranieri in the summer to tell him about NGolo Kante.He pushed me when I arrived here in June, and then in July, admitted Ranieri. He said Kante, Claudio, Kante. He was determined to sign him more than I was. Steve Walsh, pictured sat next to Jamie Vardy, has been a pivotal figure It seems that Walsh recognised his importance for the same reason that Taylor wanted to take Archie Gemmill to Forest in 1977. We needed his dynamism, Taylor later argued.Walsh noted the stats that revealed Kante made the most tackles and the most ball recoveries of any player in Ligue 1 last season.The same technical department had previously unearthed Riyad Mahrez in Frances second division and signed Marc Albrighton, in part on the basis of his chances created per minute at Aston Villa.But its the signing of Jamie Vardy that really captured the imagination. There was little luck involved as Walsh had followed his progress since his non-league days with Stocksbridge Park Steels.Just as Taylor had kept tabs on Long Eatons Garry Birtles, who would go on to play a key role in Forests subsequent European Cup win, Walsh tracked his man and eventually made the move.We showed him all the scouting reports and footagge of what we knew about him, that it wasnt a punt in the dark, said Walsh.dddddddddddd We believed he would be the player who made the difference.The defensive spineVardy might prove to be that difference maker but, as the forward himself acknowledges, its a team effort and like many good teams, these two were both built from the back.As well as Burns, Forest had already recruited Larry Lloyd as his centre-back partner. Signed from Coventry, Lloyd was no rookie and turned 29 during Forests title-winning campaign. Ex-Leicester man Matt Elliott explains just why he thinks theyll upset the odds He was 62 tall with a temper to match, according to Taylor, and when goalkeeper Peter Shilton was added to the team, Forest had a formidable defensive spine.Thats just how Clough liked it. I long ago realised the futility of scoring goals at one end, while letting them in at the other, he reasoned. Leicester like Forest? Peter Shilton compares the teams Ranieris fondness for defensive resolve wasnt immediately obvious at the start of the season when he was offering free pizza to his players in the hope of inspiring a shut-out.But having conceded only three goals in seven games since Christmas, Leicester have become far meaner. I am Italian, we like clean sheets, said Ranieri. Every time we concede a goal it hurts us. Wes Morgan played for Forest before enjoying success at Leicester With two experienced centre-backs in Wes Morgan and Robert Huth, as well as a quality goalkeeper in Kasper Schmeichel, the Foxes boast an uncompromising back-line.Shilton has noted the similarities. I do see parallels, said the 125-times capped England goalkeeper. Theyve got a great spine to the team, which is what we had at Forest.The two centre halves are big imposing figures who dont mess around and know how to put a tackle in, just like we had with Larry Lloyd and Kenny Burns. Leicesters Riyad Mahrez is the go-to man much like John Robertson was for Forest Wizards on the wingEvery team needs a bit of magic and Mahrez has been doing it for Leicester all season. With 14 goals and 10 assists, nobody has contributed directly to more Premier League goals this season.A £400,000 signing from the French second division in 2014, Mahrezs rise has been swift and hes now among the most sought-after players around.Riyad Mahrez has come from nowhere, added Shilton, a bit like John Robertson did for us. Hes that sort of tricky winger that defenders hated playing against. Riyad Mahrez has come from nowhere, a bit like John Robertson did for us. Hes that sort of tricky winger that defenders hated playing against. Peter Shilton Forest skipper John McGovern described Robertson as Ryan Giggs with two good feet, not one and with 12 league goals that season, he was the teams joint-top scorer in 1977/78.When people ask me who was the best player I played with, I dont even hesitate, Lloyd told Sky Sports. He was a magician, whenever we were in trouble at the back my outlet was John Robertson.Give him the ball and hell give us a rest or he might create something. He was our main man to get us out of trouble. Leicester players might well feel the same way about Mahrez. John Dillon of the Evening Standard feels there is substance to Leicesters title bid Will it have the same ending?Forest pulled away from Everton in the spring and eventually finished seven points clear of second-placed Liverpool. They drew six of their final eight games but had gone unbeaten since November.Leicester must fend off the challenges of Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham if they are to complete one of the most astonishing accomplishments in the history of English football.Its a huge task. But as the pressure mounts, perhaps Ranieris team can draw inspiration from what was achieved by their East Midlands rivals up the M1. Nottingham Forest went on to win the European Cup in 1979 and 1980 Also See: This time last year... First-time title winners ' ' '