Leeds United - v - Nottingham Forest ***Matchday Thread***

[denver11]

OK, we were robbed. But I have absolutely no sympathy for Bielsa. If he persists in using a striker who misses chance after chance we won't win as many games as we should. Costa on with 10 mins to go?? Wtf. They were rubbish and that Dallas pen decision was just ridiculous. 2 officials can't see that??? Another frustrating season ahead, with officials and team selections.

Harrison, just because he was involved a lot doesn't mean he did damage to the opposition. Go back and watch the game to see his meagre contribution.

[Ozwhites]

Almost made me sick... Forest deserved sweet **** all out of that!

[WTF11]

So many corners I lost count, and made not very much of any of them, same with free kicks. Need some height/muscle in there. Hernandez had one magical moment but wasn't "on song". Although he missed chances, I thought Bamford was impressive today, certainly a world away from the candy-floss character of last season, if that continues could be very interesting.

Disappointed to drop a point, although interesting that the Sky commentator was opining that not many teams would go away with one like Florists have, we will see.

Officials, as ever at ER, were sh1te

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

Jesus, always the same, our players basically have to be chopped in half to get a penalty

Think we we can feel a little aggrieved. Three decent shouts for a penalty at least one of which (Dallas) should have been given. Forest goal not only a foul in the build up but arguably hand ball under the new rules with Grabbon’s first touch.

thought Bamford did okay but not convinced he is the one. Harrison, White, Hernandez, Phillps and Douglas all played well. Costa looked good when he came on but surely needs more than 10mins plus injury time?

we look very weak defending corners against height.

still 4 points from 6.

[hopelesslyoptimistic]

So many corners I lost count, and made not very much of any of them, same with free kicks. Need some height/muscle in there. Hernandez had one magical moment but wasn't "on song", but for all he missed some chances, I thought Bamford was impressive today, certainly a world away from the candy-floss character of last season. Would like to have seen Shackleton given time.

Disappointed to drop a point, although interesting that the Sky commentator was opining that not many teams would go away with one like Florists have, we will see.

Yep would have been nice to see him get game time and more than just 5 or 10 mins too.

[UbiqueLUFC33]

Here we clucking go again. Same old same old.

Bamford looks better than last season but his conversion rate is still utterly dire. Why didn't we bring Costa on much earlier?

MB had better get a grip of this now before the season gets into full swing or else we are in for a another roller coaster of frustration and disappointment.

[Billyni]

There we have it and that is how it is going to continue so get used to it.
It was a scrappy goal to give away but we have no dominating centre half to clear a ball like that. The dogs in the street know that.
And Bamford just needs a slice of the luck that Grabban had.

[asturianblanco]

a bit worrying, deja vu, no striker, hope Bielsa starts thinking about Costa and the Arsenal kid sooner rather than later, because weve little idea in the last 3rd (hernandez apart). officials were shocking though, 2 or 3 pens, clear foul prior to their shighte equalizer, but its a bit like boxing, if you dont knock em out, expect a corrupt score card decision....

[WTF11]

There we have it and that is how it is going to continue so get used to it.
It was a scrappy goal to give away but we have no dominating centre half to clear a ball like that. The dogs in the street know that.
And Bamford just needs a slice of the luck that Grabban had.

Agreed on all points

[BelfastAndy]

Bamford is fitter and looks a little more interested than last season, but by fk he's not a striker striker. Some of his touches and decision making were woeful. I hope he comes good, but don't think he will be central to getting us promoted.