v Leeds Utd (h) - 9/12/23

[BigBar]

Just now, davulsukur said:

Comical from Wahlstedt 

Such a liability.

[Bethnal]

Wahlstedt… why did he keep putting his foot on the ball like that? What is that technique? Where has he even got that from?

Absolutely mental.

[CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber]

When is big Dom Hyam back???

[BigBar]

Adam Wharton playing very well. Needs to keep that up. Tronstad been solid too.

[Bethnal]

Their wingers track back really well but they’re always in the right position to break.

I don’t think Leeds have got out of second gear, here, they could definitely step it up more.

5’9 Summerville is bullying Carter and Hill out on the left.

[Silas]

Two very poor passes/hold up play from Leonard. 

[AllRoverAsia]

5 minutes ago, B16Rover said:

Sometimes I watch us and I'm amazed we don't lose to cricket scores every week trying to play 5 aside on the edge of our own box 

We are scarily poor at it, more so when Scott W gets involved in something he can't do but he's not alone in that.

[moerpho]

Better after the goal but still feels a bit huff and puff.

[booth]

As always, too lethargic, too many touches, too many players dallying on the ball.

[riverholmes]

1 minute ago, Bethnal said:

Their wingers track back really well but they’re always in the right position to break.

I don’t think Leeds have got out of second gear, here, they could definitely step it up more.

5’9 Summerville is bullying Carter and Hill out on the left.

Surely a half-decent RB can be found somewhere, within the club on a free to put Hill at CB, where he is more comfortable? Even Nyambe was available earlier in the season (and might be again in January). I would prefer not to bring back Nyambe - and it might be mutual - but someone with a bit of pace and athleticism would help.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

Barely bothered them tbh.

[Mike E]

Lethargic. No fault of the players or manager imo, just the injury pile-up catching us up.

[AllRoverAsia]

Adam is our stand out performer so far, oozes class.

[davulsukur]

Poor that.

Our attacks have very little end product and our defence is gift wrapping opportunities for Leeds.

If it's the same again this half, and I expect it will be, it'll end 0-3 minimum.

[Miller11]

I’d be tempted to bring in Sigurdsson for Brittain here, and Ennis for Leonard before long.

[BlackburnEnd75]

1 minute ago, Miller11 said:

I’d be tempted to bring in Sigurdsson for Brittain here, and Ennis for Leonard before long.

On the hour I'd say. Don't think ennis has more than 30 mins in him.

[Angry_Pirate]

10 minutes ago, Silas said:

Two very poor passes/hold up play from Leonard. 

He's out of his depth currently. Needs hooked as he's worse than playing with 10 men if he keeps giving it away easily. He's not quick, he's not tall, he can't hold up the ball, and apparently he needs more chances than Andy Cole to be a "fox in the box" (offside or not, that hits the back of the net!)

Lad has potential for sure, but not ready for this. Needs a Loan.

Also, a winger on the wing and a RB at RB wouldn't be amiss. I'm a huge fan of (RB) Brittain but he's abject as a LW. Hill has been fine, but he doesn't have the knowledge to help us in possession.

Siggy looks like he's actually warming up, so I may get my wish.

Edited December 9, 2023 by Angry_Pirate

[superniko]

I think the Brittain wing experiment needs to end. The end product is pretty woeful (he is a defender so no blame). Play him RB where he can then link up with midfield, not in midfield where he has to create around the box. 

[davulsukur]

Brittain move to RB, take off Scotty, move Hill to CB.

Bring Sigurdsson on the right hand side.

[Colt Seavers]

We went 5 at the back for the last 15 minutes there with Pickering at centre half. Surely Hill back there and Brittain to the right would be better?

[Bethnal]

1 minute ago, davulsukur said:

Brittain move to RB, take off Scotty, move Hill to CB.

Bring Sigurdsson on the right hand side.

Think Summerville has Brittain on toast. At least Hill has the physicality to hold him up.

[moerpho]

Siggy for Leonard

[B16Rover]

Also to note I do like having fast wingers like Leeds do.  Realise it's a premium we can't afford but it is exciting watching 

[Bethnal]

1 minute ago, moerpho said:

Siggy for Leonard

Approved.

[bigbrandjohn]

Our two crack summer signings on the bench. 🤔