Leeds United - v - Fulham ***Matchday Thread***

[BelfastAndy]

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Just starting it bit early. More to follow....

[españablanco73]

i miss Clive´s.....

[BelfastAndy]

i miss Clive´s.....

Lol...:P

[CLIVETHELEEDSFAN]

Lol 👍😎

[BelfastAndy]

Leeds goalkeeper Rob Green could be included in the squad to face Fulham at Elland Road.

Green has missed out so far due to a knee injury and it remains to be seen whether head coach Thomas Christiansen keeps faith with summer signing Felix Wiedwald.

Christiansen has no new injury problems following Saturday's goalless home draw with Preston, but full-back Gaetano Berardi (shoulder) and on-loan Everton centre-half Matthew Pennington (ankle) are still out.

Samu Saiz could make his first league start for the club and fellow midfielder Ronaldo Vieira is pushing for a recall.

Fulham will be without the suspended Tomas Kalas for the trip to West Yorkshire.

The on-loan defender was sent off inside the opening minute in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Reading. Tom Cairney, who scored against Leeds in both league meetings last season, is a doubt after pulling out of the line-up in Berkshire shortly before kick-off.

Denis Odoi came on at the Madejski Stadium as Slavisa Jokanovic shuffled his pack following the early dismissal and he will be pushing to start this time out.

Lucas Piazon's strike earned Fulham a share of the spoils and the midfielder will be hoping that is enough to earn him a spot in Jokanovic's side at Leeds.

3 - 0.

Saiz to start. Saiz to score.

MOT.

[BelfastAndy]

Getting onto plane. I shall report after thrashing Fulham this evening.

[BelfastAndy]

Just checked into hotel. Team are here! I'm away to stalk them.

[Blackspaven]

Fairly bigged up game,... anyone got any ideas if it's on some bonky johnny foriegner tv channel with high quality commentary?? :)

[BelfastAndy]

Got photys with Wood, Green, Saiz, Roofe and Bridcutt. Smells like Coops may be out and Bridcutt brought in. Changes.....

PS. Woods point blank denied going anywhere! Lol.

[fredlufc74]

Hope you aren't getting them boozed up before the match Andy ;D

[fredlufc74]

Leeds team v Fulham

Wiedwald, Ayling, Shaughnessy, Jansson, Anita, Phillips, O'Kane, Saiz, Hernandez, Alioski, Wood.

according to the YEP.

[BelfastAndy]

Coops did get on bus

[españablanco73]

working link anyone?

[CromerWhite]

working link anyone?

Same one Pilgrim use to post, haven't seen him post on here in a while.

Looking forward to this one and I promise to try and manage my expectations better ;D

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/k-s-sports?lang=en_US

[españablanco73]

cheers C

[españablanco73]

funny commentary, basically they are saying "who the f uck would move to Burnley as a lifetime choice" lol! Wood going nowhere.

[pilgrimwhite]

Same one Pilgrim use to post, haven't seen him post on here in a while.

Looking forward to this one and I promise to try and manage my expectations better ;D

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/k-s-sports?lang=en_US

still about mate, video don't know if it will last though

https://www.twitch.tv/gravy0509

[CromerWhite]

still about mate, video don't know if it will last though

https://www.twitch.tv/gravy0509

Lovely, Cheers

[pilgrimwhite]

this is awful viewing

[CalverleyBoy]

We need to sort things or we are going to lose this

[magnificowhite]

Lucky there as they hit the post. All over us. Come on Leeds.

[pilgrimwhite]

back to audio. video link didn't last long

[norfolk white]

Can't understand why Jackson, viera and cooper are dropped, Christiansen sure likes to tinker

[pilgrimwhite]

http://leedsunitedshirt.com/leeds-united-news-website/leeds-united-live-radio-streaming/

another working video

[magnificowhite]

Can't understand why Jackson, viera and cooper are dropped, Christiansen sure likes to tinker

CBJ a strange one I thought. Viera and cooper not in squad. Subs CBJ green roofe Dallas bridcutt klich ekuban

[magnificowhite]

Great chance wood clean through. Tried to dink it. Ayling captain tonight.

[LeedsFTW]

Midfield are giving Fulham too much respect, it appears that lads have been ordered to stay deep and stay a few yards off fulham, almost like they are waiting for a mistake instead of winning the ball.

[CalverleyBoy]

There will be no promotion if this carries on - :-(

[CromerWhite]

Thought we have grown into this and some of our play is excellent.

Great game so far, optimistic for the second half.

[CalverleyBoy]

Thought we have grown into this and some of our play is excellent.

Great game so far, optimistic for the second half.

I don't think the video link helps - I'll try and regain my enthusiasm as you say there was an improvement

[Rev72]

Evening all..hoping for a goal or 3 to the Leeds this half.

[Ozwhites]

I know it only takes one opprtunity when he gets away with it, but Woody being offside to through balls so often is frustrating. Hopefully he can beat the trap in the one that counts.

[CalverleyBoy]

Looks like the streaming police have been busy

Any other links or radio?

[pilgrimwhite]

6000

[pilgrimwhite]

Looks like the streaming police have been busy

Any other links or radio?

only radio at the moment

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/k-s-sports

[CromerWhite]

6000

Good goal, shame the linesman fecked up >:(

[ColombianWhite]

Just arrived
come on Leeds - good pressure lets score
MOT

[galwaywhite]

Any other links for audio my ustream went off😣😣saying not available in my area.

[ColombianWhite]

Any other links for audio my ustream went off����saying not available in my area.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/k-s-sports

[ColombianWhite]

Take Phillips off give Bridcutt a run out
MOT

[ColombianWhite]

Is Shaughnessey the real deal , Whelan raving about him
have we found a CB ??
MOT

[españablanco73]

much better performance tonight, unlucky.

[WTF11]

Dreadful, on both sides, but worrying that for the second match in succesion we didn't trouble the opposition goalie more than once or twice in the whole match.

[Ozwhites]

I guess we are still undefeated... Was always going to be a tough one today, but draws continually at home are not going to be sufficient you wouldn't think. This next one away will be an even bigger test. MOT ☺

[CromerWhite]

Score line should have been 1-0.

Stating the obvious I know but if we can keep up picking up points at this stage of the season I can see a bright future ahead, lot of team building to do but once they gel I think we my have a decent team on our hands.

[ColombianWhite]

TC does not know his best team yet ,need to find the balance , at least its better then the first 6 matches last year !
These new players need to get used to the EFL and every year we get someone coming through the academy
MOT

[joellufcprice]

Dreadful, on both sides, but worrying that for the second match in succesion we didn't trouble the opposition goalie more than once or twice in the whole match.

You didn't watch the game did you.

[CromerWhite]

Quote Originally Posted by WTF11 View Post
Dreadful, on both sides, but worrying that for the second match in succesion we didn't trouble the opposition goalie more than once or twice in the whole match.


You didn't watch the game did you.


Hoping for a no, but guessing you will be missing the point Joel :)

[WTF11]

You didn't watch the game did you.

I watched as much as the links put up by helpful supporters allowed, not all I'll give you, but what I saw was not exactly inspiring and the stats don't make good reading.

You think we played well?

[Billyni]

TC does not know his best team yet ,need to find the balance , at least its better then the first 6 matches last year !
These new players need to get used to the EFL and every year we get someone coming through the academy
MOT

Aye, still a wee bit of tinkering going on.

[CromerWhite]

6th FFS, TC out!

[Billyni]

Getting onto plane. I shall report after thrashing Fulham this evening.

Your minions await with bated breath :P

[Rev72]

6th FFS, TC out!

Agree :O

[CLIVETHELEEDSFAN]

Thought Wiedwald and Shaughnessy played well, some decent chances attacking but not with the quality end product, wood was dreaming of his Burnley flat instead of scoring one of his hattrick of chances, it's another clean sheet, this time against a team some folk said were the best in the division who didn't get promoted, and they finished above us. End of the season when the points are totaled up, it doesn't matter whether the wins and draws are at home or away, it's the total that matters, still a better start than last season, still unbeaten, some other teams fecking up that were expected to do well, need the transfer window shut now so wood can get back to scoring goals for Leeds! MOT!!!

[Rev72]

Big test coming up against Sunderland..would take a 0-0 draw up there.

[galwaywhite]

A draw with Fulham is an ok result. Sounded like we played a lot better tonight. So hopefully it means were improving. Saiz sounds class. Need to find our balance in midfield hoping klich can provide it once fully fit. As for shaughnessy I'm absolutely delighted for him. Came through at a club not far from me in galway. First lad from Galway to play for Leeds United first team AFAIK. I'm sure him and his family are very proud as well as all Leeds fans in Galway.

[BelfastAndy]

No effin signal inside ground.

Hard to watch. Bits of good play. They should have scored. We should have scored. Think overall we were just about evens.....

Dallas put that on plate for Wood. Wood should have scored the other 1 on 1 too.

Saiz and Allioski working machines. Hernandez good too. Roofe is a roofer.

[Rev72]

No effin signal inside ground.

Hard to watch. Bits of good play. They should have scored. We should have scored. Think overall we were just about evens.....

Dallas put that on plate for Wood. Wood should have scored the other 1 on 1 too.

Saiz and Allioski working machines. Hernandez good too. Roofe is a roofer.

Good report BA.

Bit confused by your last comment tho..are you slating Roofe?


*gets coat*

[BelfastAndy]

Yes bud......oh, I started to respond then penny dropped

🤣

[Turfmoorspirit]

Dreadful, on both sides, but worrying that for the second match in succesion we didn't trouble the opposition goalie more than once or twice in the whole match. Seems like you need a decent striker.

[Turfmoorspirit]

Thought Wiedwald and Shaughnessy played well, some decent chances attacking but not with the quality end product, wood was dreaming of his Burnley flat instead of scoring one of his hattrick of chances, it's another clean sheet, this time against a team some folk said were the best in the division who didn't get promoted, and they finished above us. End of the season when the points are totaled up, it doesn't matter whether the wins and draws are at home or away, it's the total that matters, still a better start than last season, still unbeaten, some other teams fecking up that were expected to do well, need the transfer window shut now so wood can get back to scoring goals for Leeds! MOT!!!"a flat" :D.. Iff he carries on firing blanks, a tent will suffice.. Offer him a payrise and keep him, we both win. ;D

[españablanco73]

cant see how last night can be described as dreadful in any way shape or form, our inistance with last years 2 man midfield meant that we started the game,up to 20 mins getting the run around as we did against Preston, but once the other attacking players decided to up the work rate, we were dominant,if not leathal. Saiz, hernandez,Alioski, Anita, Okane and phillips were immense last night.Just a shame we couldnt top it off with a goal. All these foreigners are beginning to adjust to the demands of the FL.
Deadful, no.

[WTF11]

cant see how last night can be described as dreadful in any way shape or form, our inistance with last years 2 man midfield meant that we started the game,up to 20 mins getting the run around as we did against Preston, but once the other attacking players decided to up the work rate, we were dominant,if not leathal. Saiz, hernandez,Alioski, Anita, Okane and phillips were immense last night.Just a shame we couldnt top it off with a goal. All these foreigners are beginning to adjust to the demands of the FL.
Deadful, no.

"Dominant, lethal, immense", and I get accused of not watching the match!

At one stage we were at just under 40% possession, finished on 44%, and that with a midfield that is so much better than last season? We had one shot in 90 minutes on goal, and less than 2/3 of the shots in total of our opposition (which isn't saying much, given that they only mustered 15).

Wood has either had his head turned or (more optimistically if fantastical), is missing opportunities to put PL clubs off the scent, and where were all the other options that this new side is supposed to exhibit? Still one target, still one plan, despite all the incomers (foreign or not).

[Tichi1]

"Dominant, lethal, immense", and I get accused of not watching the match!

At one stage we were at just under 40% possession, finished on 44%, and that with a midfield that is so much better than last season? We had one shot in 90 minutes on goal, and less than 2/3 of the shots in total of our opposition (which isn't saying much, given that they only mustered 15).

Wood has either had his head turned or (more optimistically if fantastical), is missing opportunities to put PL clubs off the scent, and where were all the other options that this new side is supposed to exhibit? Still one target, still one plan, despite all the incomers (foreign or not).

Obviously didn't go to the match then fella.
You seem to forget that Fulham are pretty much the same team that finished so high in this league last season - and a draw was a fair result. You don't allow any time for new players to establish themselves, you can't seem to believe that Wood simply missed a couple rather than had his head turned, We look to have more options this season than last despite your last paragraph, Our players seem to be playing to their more natural positions [Dallas and Roofe on the right as opposed to the left] and so far we are unbeaten - Oh - and that F*ucking liability of a keeper had a good game.

You should get onto the Eastleigh board - give them the benefit of your wisdom - let them know how sh ite they are etc [they got beat last night] - go upset a few of their fans and give us Leeds fans a break will ya!

[WTF11]

Obviously didn't go to the match then fella.
You seem to forget that Fulham are pretty much the same team that finished so high in this league last season - and a draw was a fair result. You don't allow any time for new players to establish themselves, you can't seem to believe that Wood simply missed a couple rather than had his head turned, We look to have more options this season than last despite your last paragraph, Our players seem to be playing to their more natural positions [Dallas and Roofe on the right as opposed to the left] and so far we are unbeaten - Oh - and that F*ucking liability of a keeper had a good game.

You should get onto the Eastleigh board - give them the benefit of your wisdom - let them know how sh ite they are etc [they got beat last night] - go upset a few of their fans and give us Leeds fans a break will ya!

No I didn't go to the match, already confirmed that.

"A draw was a fair result"? We were lucky not to concede, as for Wiedwald having a "good game" from the video that ended up being available I dread to see what he's like on a bad day and under real pressure.

Sure, everyone is playing so much better, being "dominant" and "lethal", so much so that we have failed in 180 minutes of football at home and in front of huge crowds to find the back of the net more than once and that having been disallowed (oh I forget, we had a worse start last season. Don't give a rats arse about last season, it's f00king history and about as relevant as the comment about the Fulham side). 5 points from 9 available, where will that ratio get us?

[LeedsFTW]

I am pleased that we got a point against Fulham, I can't comment on the full match as I only saw about 20 mins towards the end of the first 1/2.

We were in desperate trouble at that point, Fulham were running through the midfield at will and we didn't seem to know how to put a tackle in. The only midfielder for us that seemed to be doing any of the hard graft was O'Kane, but he was winning the ball back around the 18 yard box and then 2 -3 passes later the ball was back with Fulham.

That 20 minutes I saw was alarming, I am glad the team grew into the game and feel we are fortunate Fulham didn't capitalize during that period.

Hopefully the team keeps learning and performances improve.

[Tichi1]

" 5 points from 9 available, where will that ratio get us? "

About 78 points? better than last season and a place in the playoffs on virtually any other season?
What do you expect to be a reasonable points tally?

[Tichi1]

Oh...and we weren't the only team to be "Lucky" not to concede

And I don't give a rat's A*se about your opinions frankly

[WTF11]

Oh...and we weren't the only team to be "Lucky" not to concede

And I don't give a rat's A*se about your opinions frankly

Oh I'm so upset now!😣😣😣

[WTF11]

" 5 points from 9 available, where will that ratio get us? "

About 78 points? better than last season and a place in the playoffs on virtually any other season?
What do you expect to be a reasonable points tally?

It's actually more like nearly 76, one point more than last season and still not enough to get us into the playoffs.

"Reasonable", WTF does that mean? Radrizzani has given Christiansen a target, promotion, which means at least 80 points to guarantee a playoff position and more like 90 to get automatic qualification. Nothing about reasonable, just necessary.

[españablanco73]

you didnt understand the following WTF ?
"if not leathal" need me to spell it out to you? it means not leathal.
FFS.

[Ozwhites]

Different slant.... Fulham only on 3 points....but still undefeated as we are. Maybe they are a tough unit to break down???

[españablanco73]

we could always be aston Villa ;D

[WTF11]

you didnt understand the following WTF ?
"if not leathal" need me to spell it out to you? it means not leathal.
FFS.

As in "they were awesome if not lethal" implying they have the capability to be so?

No matter, they were neither, not even close.

NB. Perhaps you'd like to use a dictionary so you don't repeat childish spelling mistakes (have a crack at finding out which word you excel at getting wrong?). Funny, given your offer to "spell it out", hmmmmm?

[WTF11]

Different slant.... Fulham only on 3 points....but still undefeated as we are. Maybe they are a tough unit to break down???

With an equally ineffective attack, maybe.

[Billyni]

With an equally ineffective attack, maybe.


Gotta hand it to you WTF. Yer never stuck for some kind of an answer. Wer ye ever a politician?:O:)

[whitestomper45]

It's actually more like nearly 76, one point more than last season and still not enough to get us into the playoffs.

"Reasonable", WTF does that mean? Radrizzani has given Christiansen a target, promotion, which means at least 80 points to guarantee a playoff position and more like 90 to get automatic qualification. Nothing about reasonable, just necessary.,
I thought the target was the play offs not necessarily but obviously hopeful of promotion or at least some progression on and off field. AR also gave himself 5 years to get to PL

[WTF11]

Gotta hand it to you WTF. Yer never stuck for some kind of an answer. Wer ye ever a politician?:O:)

Wash your mouth out with soap! 😉

One thing I will NEVER be, nor aspire to, is one of those trough grovelling, self-obsessed arse-h0les.

[Tichi1]

Wash your mouth out with soap! ��

One thing I will NEVER be, nor aspire to, is one of those trough grovelling, self-obsessed arse-h0les.

Hahahahahahaha

okay - don't know what you're like in the trough grovelling stakes - but the rest LOL!!!

[WTF11]

Hahahahahahaha

okay - don't know what you're like in the trough grovelling stakes - but the rest LOL!!!

Hook, line, sinker..........

[was123]

Hook, line, sinker..........

I think we will beat newport !!!

[was123]

i think we will beat newport