Leeds United - v - Newcastle United ***Matchday Thread***

[ozleeds]

No not me. Went there on holidays once.

And you made it back

[Billyni]

Bruce whinging loudly about the penalty appeal, then says he’s not looking for excuses

[joellufcprice]

Bruce whinging loudly about the penalty appeal, then says he’s not looking for excuses

Sometimes as a manager you've just got to face that camera and admit you were totally and completely outclassed. They deserved nothing from that game, we gifted them two really poor goals but other than that I barely remember them having possesion of the ball for more than 30 seconds, don't remember any period of the game they were on top and barely remember them being in our half.

Demolished from minute 1 to 94.

Quick mention for Pablo as well, on the pitch what 5 minutes before he got 2 assists?

Great stuff but we do really need to sort out this defending from corners, everytime it goes in they win the ball, I was suprised they didnt play Carroll and just hump it at his head as he could have caused us a lot of damage compared to Joelinton and Wilson who looked like the most dour front pair i've seen

[cherrypie7]

Now THAT's what I call putting a shift in! Super Leeds, and delighted to see Fernandez back AND playing a part, not just making up the numbers.

Five different scorers, super performance and immensely well-deserved, worked throughout the 90 minutes, not a weak link amongst any of the players (Roberts possibly the exception, unless him gifting the ball that gave them a corner from which we countered and scored No. 4 was intentional?)

Who is Fernandez? I think he plays for Man United. Although his name is spelt Fernandes.

[Billyni]

Boring when we win innit. The lecky must be off in Australia

[Orgoner]

On a separate (but related) note: With most teams having three goalkeeping shirts, it totally bemuses me that many teams field a GK in the same colours as the officials.

Liverpool v Spurs. Same thing.

Don’t really care. Leeds won!

[WTF11]

Who is Fernandez? I think he plays for Man United. Although his name is spelt Fernandes.

I'm so sorry, just delirious with seeing us paste Newcastle and seeing the magician, HERNANDEZ, back in the place he belongs

[CalverleyBoy]

Just listened to Alioski who made a good point in respect of his goal, bearing in mind it was the 85th minute, there were five players in the Newcastle box who could have slotted it in, as it followed a corner at the other end it speaks volumes for the fitness of the team and their commitment. I was pleased for Alioski tonight, he gets a lot of stick but does give 100% and finished his goal well.

[Orgoner]

Just listened to Alioski who made a good point in respect of his goal, bearing in mind it was the 85th minute, there were five players in the Newcastle box who could have slotted it in, as it followed a corner at the other end it speaks volumes for the fitness of the team and their commitment. I was pleased for Alioski tonight, he gets a lot of stick but does give 100% and finished his goal well.

Seems a decent bloke too.

We’re now getting anything up to 16” of snow here, so if I’m not around to spout nonsense for the Man Utd game, send a bloke with a shovel and a St. Bernard with some decent XO brandy...

[UbiqueLUFC33]

Now THAT's what I call putting a shift in! Super Leeds, and delighted to see Fernandez back AND playing a part, not just making up the numbers.

Five different scorers, super performance and immensely well-deserved, worked throughout the 90 minutes, not a weak link amongst any of the players (Roberts possibly the exception, unless him gifting the ball that gave them a corner from which we countered and scored No. 4 was intentional?)

Even in the joy of our excellent performance I was still utterly baffled when he brought that Donkey Roberts on - was that just for some sideline spreadbet? He was, is and always will be a weak link. Pleased that Costa was nowhere to be seen; hopefully he has used up his chances.

Pablo produced a useful cameo and the 5 attackers in their box at the end was a great example of what Leeds are about. I thought Harrison was back to his best today; things go so much better for him (and the team) when he crosses or even shoots without overthinking things.