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Killer2005 said:
That was quite s
t.
Overall we were the better team though - they just got lucky with two good strikes, both of which came from our mistakes. t. The one worry for me was how poor we were in the final third; for all our dominance of possession we didn't create many clear chances and time and again we got into good positions only to waste it as a result of either a wayward pass/cross or a heavy touch. That said, hopefully Hernandez will be back to add some creativity against Fulham and if we keep playing like we did today we should still win more than we'll lose; however, this afternoon has served to confirm it won't be easy to get over the line!
Disappointing but not entirely unexpected. Cardiff are such a bogey team and the first game back, away to Cardiff who are chasing a PO spot was always going to be a big task. I agree the overall performance was really let down in the last third so let's hope that can be addressed and we pick ourselves up and give a good performance at home taking 3 points from Fulham.
Ever the optimist #MOT
Ever the optimist #MOT
Melman Giraffe said:
Watch out Brentford are on the charge, if we can beat West Brom this friday its all to play for 
Of the chasing pack I actually think Brentford are the team most likely to come through and snatch a place in the top two; if they don't I think they'll be very strong contenders in the play-offs and would probably be my favourites to claim the third promotion place. I reckon if we'd had Ollie Watkins as our main striker we'd have been as good as promoted already!JNW1 said:
Melman Giraffe said:
Watch out Brentford are on the charge, if we can beat West Brom this friday its all to play for
Of the chasing pack I actually think Brentford are the team most likely to come through and snatch a place in the top two; if they don't I think they'll be very strong contenders in the play-offs and would probably be my favourites to claim the third promotion place. I reckon if we'd had Ollie Watkins as our main striker we'd have been as good as promoted already!Melman Giraffe said:
I also think having Pontus has been massive, he is a great Captain.
Yes, many Leeds fans were disappointed when Pontus was sold and I think he and White would have made for a very effective central defensive combination this season; however, it seems he got on the wrong side of Bielsa and that was that....Pieman68 said:
JNW1 said:
I reckon if we'd had Ollie Watkins absolutely anybody other than bloody Bamford as our main striker we'd have been as good as promoted already!
Fixed that for youBamford - 110 shots, 13 goals, 2 assists.
Mitrovic - 96 shots, 23 goals, 1 assist.
Watkins - 70 shots, 22 goals, 3 assists.
Grabban - 64 shots, 17 goals, 2 assists.
Wells - 56 shouts, 15 goals, 3 assists.
Johnson - 27 shots, 11 goals, 5 assists.
Taylor - 34 shots, 11 goals, 1 assist.
Just some other top goalscorers for comparison. Bamford is absolutely dire, sign any other striker with 10+ goals and I reckon you'd have been promoted after 40 games.
Mitrovic - 96 shots, 23 goals, 1 assist.
Watkins - 70 shots, 22 goals, 3 assists.
Grabban - 64 shots, 17 goals, 2 assists.
Wells - 56 shouts, 15 goals, 3 assists.
Johnson - 27 shots, 11 goals, 5 assists.
Taylor - 34 shots, 11 goals, 1 assist.
Just some other top goalscorers for comparison. Bamford is absolutely dire, sign any other striker with 10+ goals and I reckon you'd have been promoted after 40 games.
Leicester Loyal said:
Bamford - 110 shots, 13 goals, 2 assists.
Mitrovic - 96 shots, 23 goals, 1 assist.
Watkins - 70 shots, 22 goals, 3 assists.
Grabban - 64 shots, 17 goals, 2 assists.
Wells - 56 shouts, 15 goals, 3 assists.
Johnson - 27 shots, 11 goals, 5 assists.
Taylor - 34 shots, 11 goals, 1 assist.
Just some other top goalscorers for comparison. Bamford is absolutely dire, sign any other striker with 10+ goals and I reckon you'd have been promoted after 40 games.
Yes, those stats prove what many of us have thought for a while in terms of Bamford's goalscoring ability (i.e. he just needs too many chances to convert); however, he does contribute in other ways and for me it was always a shame Bielsa didn't give it a few games with him in a wider role and Nketiah as the main striker up front. His argument against that was it meant sacrificing a midfield player but for me both Harrison and especially Costa have been a bit hit and miss this season so personally I'd have dropped the latter to the bench for a few games to see how Bamford and Eddie worked together; if hadn't come off then not too much lost but if it had gelled I reckon we'd be in a much better position now....Mitrovic - 96 shots, 23 goals, 1 assist.
Watkins - 70 shots, 22 goals, 3 assists.
Grabban - 64 shots, 17 goals, 2 assists.
Wells - 56 shouts, 15 goals, 3 assists.
Johnson - 27 shots, 11 goals, 5 assists.
Taylor - 34 shots, 11 goals, 1 assist.
Just some other top goalscorers for comparison. Bamford is absolutely dire, sign any other striker with 10+ goals and I reckon you'd have been promoted after 40 games.
Riding our luck with other results but Brentford are a real threat now. I feel we need the 3 points more today just to steady the ship. However, destiny firmly in our hands - although I think I said the same just before the covid lockdown so have definitely tempted fate now.
Come on Leeds..!!
Come on Leeds..!!
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