Championship Playoffs

Kingp35

Im a little disappointed with Leeds performance last night. The goal should not have been given away, sloppy defending. Preston have an excellent defence, both centre backs are top quality. Leeds had the better chanes though and maybe should have won the game by a goal but it wasnt to be. Its still all to play for and should be a cracking night on Monday.

What the hell happened to Palace?! Shocking result.

Rollo Tamasi

Kingp35 wrote:

What the hell happened to Palace?! Shocking result.

i don't quite know, it's a strange tactic by Dowie to go 3-0 down at home in the first leg, let's hope it works out for him.

arbeitsscheuer

Rollo Tamasi wrote:

i don't quite know, it's a strange tactic by Dowie to go 3-0 down at home in the first leg, let's hope it works out for him.

Bouncebackability baby, bouncebackability!

Rikand

kensutz wrote:

Just to sum it up, I want anyone except Palace to go up.

Looks like you're getting your wish

Necronomicon

That was an onslaught from Watford! If ever the old 'game of two halves' cliche was relevant, it's here. They destroyed Palace in the second half. It'll tak some bouncbackability at Vicarage Road!
Being a neutral I always root for the team who finishes 3rd, I think it's a crime that a team who finishes 6th can get promoted ahead of them (but then again I do love watching the playoffs ) Statisically it hasn't happened much in the last few years, but may happen this season by the looks of things.

KdjaCL

Can i just point out that forever i have maintained Clinton Morrison does not deserve to won a pair of football boots, let alone be paid to wear them.


Watford mashed them and the 3-0 score flattered them more than Palace.


cmon leeds ;p



kdjac

kensutz

KdjaC wrote:

Can i just point out that forever i have maintained Clinton Morrison does not deserve to won a pair of football boots, let alone be paid to wear them.

Don't forget if Brum held on to him they would've stayed up according to him. Thank god we didn't sign him in August.

eirebhoy

I only watched the first half but Palace should have scored 1 or 2. My brother (Palace supporter) said they'll rue those missed chances and he was right.

Chucky the tree

Preston are a for the promotion. Worth a punt on them.

Kingp35

Chucky the tree wrote:

Preston are a for the promotion. Worth a punt on them.

Preston did nothing on Friday to suggest that they will beat Leeds but then again Leeds didnt do much either. If you ask me its very even. Preston are not great going forward but have a great defence. Leeds need to get their act together going forward and we can easily win the game in Preston. I just think that Blackwell is realising that the decision to rest 8 players for the last game in Deep Dale might come back to haunt us.

This game can go either way.

kensutz

I think Preston wanted to come out of Elland Road with something intact so that they can have a real go at Leeds tomorrow night. It will be interesting if Nugent and Dichio can click together with Nugent being out for a while. I'll still stick with my bet from a few weeks ago that Watford will be the team to go up.

Kingp35

So tonights the big night as Leeds take on Preston at Deep Dale live on Sky Sports one tonight.

Team news HERE

IM really nervous already, supposed to be studying today but cant see that happening. As far as Leeds team is concerned I think Bakke should be dropped. He was pretty poor on Friday and has been on the bench more often than not after coming back from Villa. I dont know why Blackwell suddenly decided to put him in but Douglas has been good all season and deserves his place in the team.

As for the forward line, I was pretty disappointed with Healys comtribution on Friday as well, he just couldnt get himself into the game. Blake would be a better option I feel or even Cresswel considering both Preston Centre halfs are big men and we need strength up there. Either way I think KB will stick with a sort of 4-3-3 formation with Hulse up there on his own with Lewis and then either Blake, Healy or Cresswess playing in advanced positions on the wings.

Leeds are going to have to score if they are to go through so KB has got to get the tactics spot on. Kilgallon and Gregan will need to be on top form as well.

C'MON LEEDS!

quarryman

Kingp35 wrote:

Leeds are going to have to score if they are to go through so KB has got to get the tactics spot on. Kilgallon and Gregan will need to be on top form as well.

What about 0-0, then penos?

Kingp35

quarryman wrote:

What about 0-0, then penos?

After the awful penalties against Wigan, I wouldnt be too confident of us winning if it went to a shoot out.

KdjaCL

Neither team capable of holding onto the ball thus creating an entertaining end to end game, but only entertaining for me

Leeds fans be cacking themselves Preston look good going forward.


kdjac

Kingp35

My nerves are shot and its only half time. Its a very scrappy game and neither team can keep posession. Im not sure about Blackwells tactics because its inviting Preston on but to be fair to Leeds we have defended very well in the first half with the only chance being a header from Dichio which Sullivan had well covered.

The problem for me is Hulse is up top totally on his own agaist two of the biggest and best headerers of the ball in the league. Even if he does win a flick on then there is no one gambling on it and so Preston get the ball. There is no space for anyone out there at the moment and you can sense the tensions all around.

The one thing in Leeds favour is the talent we have on the bench to bring on later in the game. We have Healy, Blake, Cresswell, Bakke and Stone on the bench. Any of those could still do a job in Premiership so surely changs will be made.

Derry and Kilgallon are the best players so far for Leeds. Nugent is looking dangerous for Preston.

KdjaCL

Power cut, damn malyasians would have got away with it if it wasnt for those pesky kids.


2nd half tomorrow night ?



kdjac

Kingp35

I wonder is Malaysian Sydicate involved this time?!

This is very annoying and cant be good for the players. Also if the match is abondoned it cant be good for my studying either!

KdjaCL

Blackwell

" i asked the lads for a lighter but nobody smokes" ....LOL

Lights coming back on.


kdjac

KdjaCL

1-0 Leeds

They were looking like scoring tbh.


kdjac

county

2-0

KdjaCL

Crainey off for Leeds, 2nd was a yellow for bad tackel 1st was for kicking the ball away.


Exciting stuff


kdjac

county

should be a interesting finish

Paul Tergat

Leeds v Watford final looks like....2 men out of the final (silly Cresswell!)

Leeds looked comfortable through the whole second half, they deserved to win with that 5 min spell

Should be very good final!

KdjaCL

2-0 Game over.

Well done leeds.


Cresswell is not a very bright boy sent off for kicking the ball away, actually 2 players sent off for kicking the ball away.

kdjac

Chucky the tree

Fair play leeds. Deserved to go through. Wasnt a great match, first half was brutal. 2nd was an imporvement. Fingers crossed Palace will get an early goal tomorrow and make a match of it


Hoping watford get promoted though.

Paul Tergat

It's the Yorkshire mentaliy, we're a bit thick really

Kingp35

Absolutely delighted!! We never looked under too much pressure at all and that 5 minute period saw us through. Well done to Hulse for scoring the first and setting up the second. I thought Gregan and Kilgallon were great tonight. The defence was solid all night and Preston never really troubled. In the end I think we deserved to go through.

The ref was bloddy awful tonight, I think he was trying to book the entire Leeds team although I can have no arguments about either sending off. What the hell was Cresswell doing, he will be missed now.

Thats the only sour note though, im a happy happy man!

Paul Tergat

Derry had a superb game, jus playing his usual role as a shield and linking the play..Preston were below par though in all honesty, not to take away from the fact Leeds are in Cardiff (hate to say that )

mchurl

Congrats to Leeds and fair play to them, but the last few minutes could of been a lot different Had Mears header stood. From teh camera angle i thought it had stayed in but the linesman had the best view of all so must be given the benefit of the doubt.

Paul Tergat

I thought i was actually out although i was praying the decision was wrong, give me something to moan about!!!

Zaph

Jaysus, me nerves! Tonight was bad enough, don't know how I'm going to get through the final. Two stupid sendings off, particularly Cresswell's, werer the only dampener on an otherwise great night. Was impressed with Kilgallon, he looked very solid and Richardson looked lively. The ref was a bit picky, and I seriously can't understand how he booked two Leeds players for their part in the brief melee and no Preston players. At least he shouldn't be around for the final.

quarryman

So who's heading over to Cardiff. I'm looking up flights right now.

Zaph

Already had a look at flights last week (just in case!). Unfortunately it's on the day after the Heineken Cup final and all the fares are sky high, assuming you can even get a ticket. To make things worse, Ryanair have just pulled out of Cardiff, so you have to fly to Bristol instead and make your own way to Cardiff. Going by boat didn't seem a much better option unless you're driving as the trains are very irregular on Sundays. Looks like it'll be the pub for me.

Kingp35

I was going to go on a day trip but with all the flights etc booked out I wont be able to come back on the same day. Final is on the 21st and I have one of my final year exams on the 23rd so looks like ill have to give it a miss. Im absolutely gutted I cant go.

KdjaCL

Fly to Bristol sunday morning train to Cardiff, hotel in Bristol for sunday night.

All in €145, dont try and drive as Cardiff is a nightmare to get into and Munster there the day before.

Match tickets 2 per season ticket holder £30 to £60, Leeds end roughly 40 real money.

kdjac

county

jesus,its all kicking off in the watford game

Necronomicon

Leeds vs. Watford........saturday week is it?

KeithMur

Necromomicon wrote:

Leeds vs. Watford........saturday week is it?

No Sunday 21st.

Come On Leeds!!!!!

Although, it has to be said that the squad would need a few new faces to be able to hack the Premiership next season if we win. But it sure would be great not to have to get up on Sunday mornings to watch The Championship on ITV. Saturday evening here we go.

quarryman

KdjaC wrote:

Fly to Bristol sunday morning train to Cardiff, hotel in Bristol for sunday night.

All in €145, dont try and drive as Cardiff is a nightmare to get into and Munster there the day before.

Match tickets 2 per season ticket holder £30 to £60, Leeds end roughly 40 real money.

kdjac

great, i have a season ticket so match tickets shouldn't be difficult.

can't wait!

Zaph

It's going to cost a lot more than €145.

Aer Lingus
21/5 Dublin - Bristol €49 but arrives in Bristol at 3pm, which is kick-off
22/5 Bristol - Dublin €139

Ryanair
21/5 Dublin - Bristol €74.99 (there is a flight for €39.99 but lands at 2pm, which is cutting it a bit too fine)
22/5 Bristol - Dublin €139.99 (there are cheaper fares but mean hanging around Bristol all day; €89.99 - depart 7.35pm; €29.99 - depart 10.05pm)

If anyone knows of anything better please let me know.

Kingp35

This is why I want us back in the Premiership :mad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfhsWTDFF2w

blu_sonic

ah cardiff that well known suburd of manchester (this is a joke don't get riled up man u fans)

Fancy a chorus of marching on kingp35?

Kingp35

blu_sonic wrote:

Fancy a chorus of marching on kingp35?

Why not

Big Nelly

Good luck Leeds, and thats from a Shef Wed fan so it was very hard to say:D

quarryman

Big Nelly wrote:

Good luck Leeds, and thats from a Shef Wed fan so it was very hard to say:D

could be worse, you could be a Sheff Utd fan

Kingp35

Big Nelly wrote:

Good luck Leeds, and thats from a Shef Wed fan so it was very hard to say:D

:eek: Whats this I see? Good man Nelly, glad to see you supporting us!

Big Nelly

Kingp35 wrote:

:eek: Whats this I see? Good man Nelly, glad to see you supporting us!

Knew it would be a shock but I want to see them promoted, sign Miller(who is no good remember:D ) and Douglas so they are playing PL footie

Oh yeah love rubbing in that Miller one:D

Kingp35

Big Nelly wrote:

Oh yeah love rubbing in that Miller one:D

Yeah you will never let me live that one down but i glad I was wrong!

Mushy

C'mon the Leeds! No better way to enjoy a relaxing day off work than the Championship play-off final:-)

KINGP35: love that little picture of the Preston game. Ah the madness of shouting right then