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In case you haven't watched Pablo's goal enough yet, here's another angle.
Featuring Meslier sprinting the length of the pitch, Berardi (and Radz) going mental, and no one daring to celebrate with Bielsa.
Inject this into my veins.
https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/128269432585230745...
Featuring Meslier sprinting the length of the pitch, Berardi (and Radz) going mental, and no one daring to celebrate with Bielsa.
Inject this into my veins.
https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/128269432585230745...
He absolutely flies down there, but his legs hardly seem to be moving, just like he is having a bit of a jog (but at 150mph). Is he 9ft tall or something? Either way, the speed of virtually all the players after playing 89 minutes is phenomenal, it speaks volumes both for their motivation and fundamental fitness.
Killer2005 said:
Kalvin Phillips out for 5 weeks and misses the last 3 matches. We've done OK with Ben White playing in that position so should be not much of a worry.
I hope you're right but my recollection is we missed KP quite significantly when he was suspended earlier in the season; I remember him coming back for the game at Brentford after we'd have a few indifferent performances immediately before and the difference he made that night was huge. You'd like to think we've still got more than enough quality in the squad to get the job done without him but losing Phillips is a blow IMO. ETA: I also see Bielsa has refused to confirm whether or not Meslier will continue in goal now Casilla's available again. Personally I hope he sticks with Meslier but we'll see....
Edited by JNW1 on Tuesday 14th July 17:01
Zad said:
I don't think that draw decides anything, but it could give us a handy buffer "just in case".
WBA are on 82, so a max of 88, Leeds (84) would need 4 points from 3 games to equal that, assuming we were to retain a goal advantage.
I agree; IMO the key thing for us is to concentrate on winning our games and not look at what the likes of WBA, Brentford and Fulham are doing - win our own games and the others can do what they like!WBA are on 82, so a max of 88, Leeds (84) would need 4 points from 3 games to equal that, assuming we were to retain a goal advantage.
Garunteed at least 3rd place now 
West Brom look like they are 'doing a Leeds' as it were.
Derby result means they can't reach the playoffs. So they will either be mentally on the beach on Saturday. Or relaxed as they have nothing to play for and play really well.
Not sure which I would prefer.
West Brom look like they are 'doing a Leeds' as it were.
Derby result means they can't reach the playoffs. So they will either be mentally on the beach on Saturday. Or relaxed as they have nothing to play for and play really well.
Not sure which I would prefer.
JNW1 said:
Zad said:
I don't think that draw decides anything, but it could give us a handy buffer "just in case".
WBA are on 82, so a max of 88, Leeds (84) would need 4 points from 3 games to equal that, assuming we were to retain a goal advantage.
I agree; IMO the key thing for us is to concentrate on winning our games and not look at what the likes of WBA, Brentford and Fulham are doing - win our own games and the others can do what they like!WBA are on 82, so a max of 88, Leeds (84) would need 4 points from 3 games to equal that, assuming we were to retain a goal advantage.
4 points to guarantee promotion.
5 points to guarantee the championship.
I really hope Bielsa doesn't switch Ayling to the centre, Dallas to the right and Douglas to the left. Far too much movement and Ayling, as we saw on Sunday, is what we need on that side. So many goals have come about through Ayling's runs down the right this season.
Whilst I'd like to see Phillips swapped for McAlmont or Shackleton or even Dallas and then Douglas coming in at left back, I think it'll be Berra in for White and White moved up. Hoping Meslier keeps his place until the end of the season too - he more than deserves it. Given how well we've played since the restart (Cardiff aside and not counting Luton whacking 11 players behind the ball), stick with as close to what we know as possible. Hernandez and Alioski on for the second half, 3 points tomorrow night, another 3 against Derby who have gone backwards under Cocuooney and then wrap up with another win against Charlton and Lee Bowyer can celebrate with us.
Lets see if Preston get something against Brentford tonight as I reckon that'll be a pretty tough game for them both.
5 points to guarantee the championship.
I really hope Bielsa doesn't switch Ayling to the centre, Dallas to the right and Douglas to the left. Far too much movement and Ayling, as we saw on Sunday, is what we need on that side. So many goals have come about through Ayling's runs down the right this season.
Whilst I'd like to see Phillips swapped for McAlmont or Shackleton or even Dallas and then Douglas coming in at left back, I think it'll be Berra in for White and White moved up. Hoping Meslier keeps his place until the end of the season too - he more than deserves it. Given how well we've played since the restart (Cardiff aside and not counting Luton whacking 11 players behind the ball), stick with as close to what we know as possible. Hernandez and Alioski on for the second half, 3 points tomorrow night, another 3 against Derby who have gone backwards under Cocuooney and then wrap up with another win against Charlton and Lee Bowyer can celebrate with us.
Lets see if Preston get something against Brentford tonight as I reckon that'll be a pretty tough game for them both.
PanicBuyingBogRoll said:
Derby result means they can't reach the playoffs. So they will either be mentally on the beach on Saturday. Or relaxed as they have nothing to play for and play really well.
Not sure which I would prefer.
Nah, it's a cup final for them. If they beat Leeds then can put their feet up for the last 2 games. Not sure which I would prefer.
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