(13-05-2023, 06:28 PM)Username Wrote: I thought Mangala was dreadful for their first goal, you simply can’t pass a player on in the way he did and get away with it.

Schoolboy stuff.

Thought Worrall was immense today.

Worth pointing out that Leeds completed 60 passes in the first half today. Are they really up to winning two games regardless of the opposition?

(13-05-2023, 05:01 PM)Salvatore Matrecano Wrote: One more point does it IMO. Easier said than done but we have 2 bites at it.

(13-05-2023, 06:28 PM)Username Wrote: I thought Mangala was dreadful for their first goal, you simply can’t pass a player on in the way he did and get away with it.

Schoolboy stuff.

Thought Worrall was immense today.

Worth pointing out that Leeds completed 60 passes in the first half today. Are they really up to winning two games regardless of the opposition?

(13-05-2023, 06:18 PM)Plymouth red Wrote:

(13-05-2023, 06:14 PM)wassy04 Wrote:

(13-05-2023, 05:53 PM)Plymouth red Wrote:

(13-05-2023, 05:43 PM)wassy04 Wrote:

(13-05-2023, 05:11 PM)Plymouth red Wrote: A repeat of our last couple of home matches against arsenal would be nice.

A point against arsenal might not be enough. Obviously a lot depends on how Everton do in their two games before we play. If they lose both, 35 might be enough but feel we are likely going to need a win on that last day unless we can upset the odds and beat arsenal.

I think 35 will be enough however I don't think it'll be comfortable.

With our goal difference then I just feel with the remaining fixtures that we will need that extra point. We've seen Leeds become a lot more resolute and they played their hardest matches. A Newcastle win today and its totally different but they didn't.

We would anticipate Everton losing tomorrow so their last away game is wolves. If Everton lose that then they could still get to 35 with a superior goal difference with Bournemouth. Leeds have every chance of getting 3 points against a fairly indifferent spurs team at home especially with the Elland roof crowd

Basically, if Everton or Leeds get anything in their next away match, we will definitely need 36 points.

Hopefully by the times Leeds play, we will already have hit that total with a win against arsenal.

Ultimately what I think I'm saying is that I would rather have our points tally with either Everton or Leeds fixtures

It'll be tense but I'm not giving Leeds the win at home to Spurs as long as Kane plays. Think Spurs are good at soaking up a press too, I fancy them to win that game against Leeds personally.

Good news for the West Ham game is its not directly before the final so they won't be resting players. Might be tired though.

Spurs away form has been awful recently - no wins in 7. I would not want to rely on them getting anything out of Leeds to stay up

(13-05-2023, 06:28 PM)Username Wrote: I thought Mangala was dreadful for their first goal, you simply can’t pass a player on in the way he did and get away with it.

Schoolboy stuff.

Thought Worrall was immense today.

Worth pointing out that Leeds completed 60 passes in the first half today. Are they really up to winning two games regardless of the opposition?

(13-05-2023, 06:29 PM)Username Wrote:

(13-05-2023, 05:57 PM)zicorice Wrote: Positives:
- Fantastic away point.
- Two of our own absolutely outstanding: If Joe plays like that consistently, he has shown he can cut it in this league. Yates as well, shook off any rust and was inspirational.
- Taiwo seems to have found his scoring boots at just the right time, (never a wrong time I suppose).
- First half display so controlled.
- The response to going behind.
- the support.

Negatives.
- Not great goals conceded to put it mildly. Mistakes are creeping in to Felipes game which is a worry.
- If Niakhate puts away the chance, it could even have been 3 points.
- the number of times our creative players gave the ball away cheaply 2nd half was frustrating and invited even more unnecessary pressure. If they want to become top players and fulfill their obvious potential they needs to improve this aspect of their game-and fast for sake of my heart and fingernails.

My heart just about back to normal. A great point. Maybe 3 consecutive draws will be what keeps us safe...

Re Niakahte are you referring to the chance at the back post from the corner?

Wasn’t his fault if so, Felipe took the ball away from him.

(13-05-2023, 06:33 PM)zicorice Wrote:

(13-05-2023, 06:28 PM)Username Wrote: I thought Mangala was dreadful for their first goal, you simply can’t pass a player on in the way he did and get away with it.

Schoolboy stuff.

Thought Worrall was immense today.

Worth pointing out that Leeds completed 60 passes in the first half today. Are they really up to winning two games regardless of the opposition?

It's an area his game he needs to work on. Defending in and around the box. At Leeds he didn't get close enough for 2nd goal. That said, there is so many positive aspects to the rest of his game. With a full preseason he could be a real asset next season.

(13-05-2023, 07:02 PM)Username Wrote: To be honest mate I think you denigrate his performances slightly because you want others to be played ahead of him, they’re all flawed.

Fact is that our results/ resilience have improved immensely since he returned.

(13-05-2023, 08:36 PM)Username Wrote: I’ve just noticed it appear in a few of your postings of late when referencing Moussa.

I definitely agree that he started poorly for us after much hype but let’s face it most of the people talking him up probably hadn’t actually seen him play or were basing it on highlights or taking other people’s word as gospel.

He has definitely had some frustrating moments since his return but, let’s face it, who hasn’t this season? The handball v Newcastle and the sick note away at Villa Park stand out albeit even the much lauded Felipe has had some poor moments at times but hasn’t been punished to the same level.

For me the benefit of a Felipe and Niakahte pairing is that we can actually play four at the back. I genuinely can’t see that with Worrall, he seems to be better in a back three and that limits our options/flexibility.