Leeds United Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2020/2021

iseegirls

iseegirls wrote: »

So hard to predict a Leeds game. Even looking at the 4 matches that Palace have played - how did we lose against them 4-1 inbetween their 3 losses.

And playing Everton, the most unpredictable team...

Seathrun66

Mushy wrote: »

Any predictions for later? Think be a tight enough game, certainly wont be much in it. Hopefully sneak a win, but certainly take a draw

Coleman & Digne missing swings it in our favour I think. I don't think their defence will cope with relentless attacks. 1-3 Leeds.

Carcharodon

Poor Bradley Peacock-Farrells first premiership game turning into a nightmare thanks to absolutely atrocious Burnley defending.

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Zaph wrote: »

Kind of had to be really, didn't it?

Yeah. Would like to see them do something for Speed like that. I know he hadn't the impact of the others though but was just him being so young

Mushy

Carcharodon wrote: »

Poor Bradley Peacock-Farrells first premiership game turning into a nightmare thanks to absolutely atrocious Burnley defending.

And now a terrible own goal while in the process of a great save.

Or not as var intervenes

event

Same lineup as last game, no Rodrigo.

Everton gone to 3 at the back, no new left back to exploit

whiterebel

What a save!!! Cooper making stupid mistake.

Mushy

Amazing save, spares Coopers blushes

10000maniacs

Harrison has no excuse for missing that chance. Bloody hell.

purple hands

Really can't be missing these chances

whiterebel

We have to start scoring these. Kitchen sink getting thrown at Everton here. Brilliant leap by Raphinha to get the header back in.

Hijpo

....Sigh....

whiterebel

And yet a penalty given against Koch for a ricochet? VAR is beyond a joke.

Mushy

In fairness the rule was softened since then.

Another let off too, then nearly score ourselves, bamford misjudged the follow up.

whiterebel

Playing so well, you can see the sucker punch coming.

event

Get in

purple hands

Yeeeeeesssssssssssssss

NuckChorris1

He’s deserved that goal. And we have too overall. GET IIIIINNNNN!!!!

Mushy

Unreal stuff

event

What a miss

Zaph

Deserved win, but it should have been wrapped up a lot earlier

NuckChorris1

Superb result and shows we deserve to be where we are and talked about like we are. Good times!!

davycc

Congratulations Leeds well deserved win. Super

Mushy

Big result, game was all over the place

Gabby Agbonlahor is sad....

stryker mcqueen

What a result, what a game... Everton allowing KP to play quarterback was a terrible plan....

What a finish from rafa... 2nd clean sheet in row.... Good mood

10000maniacs

Meslier did a superb job for us today. Really happy with the team performance.

whiterebel

Great performances all around. I thought Raphinha was superb, Koch starting to look the real deal. If Klich had bought his shooting boots it could have been far more comfortable. Messier made some great saves again. Another valuable 3 points.

Eggs For Dinner

Great win. Meslier immense as was KP. Still not sure about Koch. Harrison having too many poor games IMO

Guffy

Have to say, Leeds are currently my favourite team to watch.

event

On this form Meslier would have to be in France squad for the euros next year as 3rd keeper

Zaph

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Meslier!

https://twitter.com/ROI_LUFC/status/1332809216193687555

championc

His worth must be rising by £1m per match. Really know when to come out, and when to stay put.

is_that_so

Hmm, nearly 100 shots in 4 games with few goals to show for it, worrying echoes of last season. Really great win but need to be far more ruthless in front of goal.

Mushy

is_that_so wrote: »

Hmm, nearly 100 shots in 4 games with few goals to show for it, worrying echoes of last season. Really great win but need to be far more ruthless in front of goal.

Harrison's miss yesterday is crazy. Ball laid on a platter, cant miss them. If the keeper makes a wonder save, cant complain too much, but putting it wide is outrageous l.

Bamford needed to take his chance too, hitting it low and not all too hard gives the keeper too much of a chance.

is_that_so

Is it a bird?
https://twitter.com/ROI_LUFC/status/1332809216193687555

Carcharodon

I only watched the extended highlights so it’s hard to get a good gauge, KP looked non existent but obviously it’s hard to tell without seeing the full game.
Meslier did well but people should also expect some big mistakes, I wasn’t blown away by his performance , **** will happen

adaminho

Carcharodon wrote: »

I only watched the extended highlights so it’s hard to get a good gauge, KP looked non existent but obviously it’s hard to tell without seeing the full game.
Meslier did well but people should also expect some big mistakes, I wasn’t blown away by his performance , **** will happen

https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/1332769390056628225

https://twitter.com/_Bairdo/status/1333006961999306758

My favourite stat is that 6 players that started yesterday were Pre-Bielsa signings!

10000maniacs

Mushy wrote: »

Harrison's miss yesterday is crazy. Ball laid on a platter, cant miss them. If the keeper makes a wonder save, cant complain too much, but putting it wide is outrageous l.

Bamford needed to take his chance too, hitting it low and not all too hard gives the keeper too much of a chance.

These misses are going to cost us games.
Bielsa needs to spend a week on the training camp on how to finish an open chance.
There is/was a clip on Youtube of Giles, Eddie Gray and Duncan McKenzie practicing shooting for Leeds in 1974. They had a big sheet of wood with holes cut out and the idea was to get the ball into the hole from range. It improved the placement skills.

adaminho

10000maniacs wrote: »

These misses are going to cost us games.
Bielsa needs to spend a week on the training camp on how to finish an open chance.
There is/was a clip on Youtube of Giles, Eddie Gray and Duncan McKenzie practicing shooting for Leeds in 1974. They had a big sheet of wood with holes cut out and the idea was to get the ball into the hole from range. It improved the placement skills.

Give me Bielsa ball all day long!I can't see any reason to go back to anything else! Giles would be a god under him!

10000maniacs

10000maniacs wrote: »

These misses are going to cost us games.
Bielsa needs to spend a week on the training camp on how to finish an open chance.
There is/was a clip on Youtube of Giles, Eddie Gray and Duncan McKenzie practicing shooting for Leeds in 1974. They had a big sheet of wood with holes cut out and the idea was to get the ball into the hole from range. It improved the placement skills.

In fairness, Bamford cost £7 million, Harrison cost nothing yet, and Raphinha cost £17 million.
They are on fractions of the salaries of the front players at the clubs they just took 4 points from, like Everton with internationals like Richarlison, Rodriguez and Calvert Lewin, or Arsenal who spent the bones of £200 million on Lacazette, Aubamyemang and Pepe. We have to expect waste, but even if those 2 groups were willing to take enormous pay cuts, I would prefer the spirit and attitude of the 3 Leeds players at a fraction of the cost.

Seathrun66

is_that_so wrote: »

Hmm, nearly 100 shots in 4 games with few goals to show for it, worrying echoes of last season. Really great win but need to be far more ruthless in front of goal.

Absolutely, but i believe that will come. One of our opponents is going to get a thrashing very soon. Old Trafford would be my preference.

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Seathrun66 wrote: »

Absolutely, but i believe that will come. One of our opponents is going to get a thrashing very soon. Old Trafford would be my preference.

Calling it now, we will annihilate West ham imo

stryker mcqueen

Carcharodon wrote: »

I only watched the extended highlights so it’s hard to get a good gauge, KP looked non existent but obviously it’s hard to tell without seeing the full game.
Meslier did well but people should also expect some big mistakes, I wasn’t blown away by his performance , **** will happen

KP was absolutely sensational... Meslier was superb, his save from doucoure in the first half was better than the save against Sheffield United in my opinion

funnights74

Mushy wrote: »

Harrison's miss yesterday is crazy. Ball laid on a platter, cant miss them. If the keeper makes a wonder save, cant complain too much, but putting it wide is outrageous l.

Bamford needed to take his chance too, hitting it low and not all too hard gives the keeper too much of a chance.

Harrisons miss :eek:omg, imagine if that was Robbie Keane back in the day, with all the possession and chances this team are creating Keane would be in his element.
Bamford is more a give and go link up type of floating striker, he's never going to be high on the goal scoring charts, he's definitely better because of Bielsa and the better quality players he has around him this season.

Jimmy Two Times

Harrison ( 2 ) and Bamford have to score those.

I've been in Pat's corner for ever but he has to smash that,chest high into the net. Anything along the ground from there makes it easy for keeper or a defender to clear it.

Harrison's first was just like the one he missed in the Wendies home game last season,the one we lost 2 - 0. Honestly it was easier to score. Does all the hard work getting to the right position and can't finish it.

Second one, same as Pat's he has to smash it chest high and he scores or maybe gets a penalty for handball.

Still look a little ropey at the back when we commit to all out attack but that's going to be it for the season now. Every game will be exilharating and torture to watch.

Been saying for years that it's never boring been a Leeds fan. That used to relate to off pitch matters. Least now it's all good off the pitch and the excitement comes form watching this team play.

Ceist_Beag

Whatever about the first miss by Harrison, what about the run and perfectly weighted pass from Raphinha! This lad is really exciting.

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Ceist_Beag wrote: »

Whatever about the first miss by Harrison, what about the run and perfectly weighted pass from Raphinha! This lad is really exciting.

I reckon he will frustrate us at times. But he's only a kid so need to be patient.

But what a talent. Fair play to Orta again, getting him for very cheap

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I fear that Pablo has played his last game for us too

He's out with a mystery injury since the spat with the bottle. He could be off on loan in January and then thats it. Be sad to see

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This is a great creation

https://twitter.com/footymishmash/status/1332408488081952773/photo/1

Carcharodon

stryker mcqueen wrote: »

KP was absolutely sensational... Meslier was superb, his save from doucoure in the first half was better than the save against Sheffield United in my opinion

I totally believe it, as I said the highlights can be very deceiving.
One of Mesliers saves was fantastic, hopefully he keeps on growing, if he literally fills out his frame a bit, he will be a lot more imposing coming out for corners etc