Good Morning. It's Thursday 9th September, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road Phillips' fatigue led to Poland Equaliser Lack of sharpness and being tired led to an uncharacteristic error from Kalvin Phillips as Poland's late equaliser denied the three Lions three points. Those were the thoughts of former England striker, now pundit Ian Wright. The former Gunner's legend believed Phillips should have been quicker in closing down his man, and block the cross that led to Lewandowski's 72nd goal for his Country. According to Wright: “I was getting ready to big up Harry Kane,” said Wright. “And say that Lewandowski didn’t do anything because, in the second half, I thought John Stones, throughout the game, dealt with him well. “But just that space that he didn’t quite close down there, Kalvin Phillips. It gave him, as a world-class player, to put in a perfect ball. You have to give him credit for that. Quality player. “Kalvin Phillips is just not coming out quick enough. I think that’s tiredness. I think that’s the only reason. “He had a good game, he covered a lot of ground. But I think, in that instance, he lacked the sharpness to come out to it.” please log in to view this image Rodrigo's form will depend on teammates Carlton Palmer believes Leeds record signing Rodrigo will have a good season at Elland Road this term, though much will depend on his teammates. The former World Hopscotch Champion (who also played a bit of football) holds the opinion that if the team play well, Rodrigo will follow suit! “People don’t realise how tough the Premier League is until you actually come and play in it and experience it week in, week out,” “It’s a tough league. “A player like Rodrigo will depend on how Leeds United do. I think it’s going to be a difficult season for Leeds United in terms of the standard they set last season, people knowing the way they play, getting used to the way that Leeds United play. They’ve got to dig in. “Players like Rodrigo, if Leeds are having a good season, I’m sure he’ll have a good season.” please log in to view this image U23's knocked out of PL Cup by Wigan Leeds Under-23s were knocked out of the Premier League Cup last night by Wigan Athletic. With many of his players away on International duty, Coach Mark Jackson chose to select, almost entirely from second string, and U18 players. Leeds took the lead after just eight minutes. The Latics failed to clear their lines following a corner. 17yo centre back Kris Moore stabbed the ball home from close distance. Wigan's response was immediate! Pinnington's cross was met by Baningime with a stunning diving header to level the game after ten minutes. A defensive error at the back led to Wigan's winner after twenty-one minutes. McHugh picked up a loose ball, and fired it underneath Van den Huevel. Both teams had chances to add to their tallies, but a mixture of poor finishing and sturdy woodwork ensured a 2-1 victory for visitors at York's LNER Community Stadium.
The PL Cup was always a joke and unfair in Leeds simply because our team was on International duty. 12 players are missing so we use U18s who are not ready at this level. We have had to do the same in the last 2 seasons for the EFL Cup and cannot get a level playing field when you are forced to play young kids against seasoned pros in the EFL Cup. These games are always at inopportune times like immediately after or before an important league match or International break.
Looks like the kids put up a good performance but 2 silly defensive errors cost us 2 goals. Van Den Hueval, Allen and McGurk were the only regular 23s available all the rest were fringe 23s and U18s.
I thought there were some good players out there last night. Hopefully a few can reach their potential and make it to first team level.
we had a 15 year old playing last night. Football loses out due to stupid planning The Premier League Cup lost a team that could of went all the way.
I see England have reported a Polish player for ruffling sorry for pinching K.Walkers beard to FIFA and it's going to be investigated, but ronaldo punches/pushes an Irish player and nothing done about it. Absolute bollocks, one rule for one and one rule for the other.
Otherwise known as old school winding up the opposition. No doubt I’ll get turned into the usual racist bollocks. Gone are the days when on field issues were settled where they should be - on the field.
Thought I’d read somewhere, it starts as a mini league and then goes to a straight knockout competition from there. If so, hopefully we can still make progress
Off topic. Lads, a friend of mine has a bar here and she is finding it difficult to get hold of cans of strongbow, probably due to brexit. She knows someone who goes to the UK twice a month with a removal company and she asked me which supermarkets sell strongbow so the lad can buy her 10 cases or whatever. Any ideas?
