Good Morning. It's Monday 22nd September, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road Leeds heap more misery on Wolves after stunning comeback Leeds United produced a stunning comeback at Molineux to claim a vital 3-1 victory, securing their second win of the season while plunging Wolverhampton Wanderers deeper into crisis. The hosts initially seemed set to ease their own troubles when Ladislav Krejci’s composed finish gave them an early lead. However, from that point onward, Leeds wrestled control of the half as their attacking unit finally clicked into gear. The comeback began just after the half-hour mark when Jayden Bogle delivered a perfect cross for Dominic Calvert-Lewin to guide home a trademark header. Eight minutes later, Anton Stach beautifully smashed home a free kick on the edge of the box after DCLwas bought down. The blistering 14-minute spell was capped off by a third summer signing, Noah Okafor, who found the net with a precise angled finish. The goal not only gave the Swiss international a crucial confidence boost but effectively extinguished any hope of a Wolves fightback. Despite the humbling defeat at Arsenal, the Whites have looked well-organised defensively and more than capable in midfield. Wolves triple half-time substitution prompted a period of sustained pressure that kept Karl Darlow honest, but they never looked like breaching Leeds last line of defence. The home fans’ frustration soon boiled over, with anger directed at owner Fosun and chairman Jeff Shi after a fifth consecutive league defeat. For Leeds, however, this resilient performance and a return of seven points from five challenging games represents a more than acceptable start to their campaign. please log in to view this image Okafor's Molineux Moment: A Catalyst to push on As one of Leeds United’s marquee summer signings, the weight of expectation on Noah Okafor’s shoulders is immense. Tasked with being a primary source of goals and creativity for the Whites, his early performances before the trip to Molineux showed tantalising glimpses of his potential—elegant touches, powerful surges, and clever link-up play—yet a crucial final product seemed to be the missing cog in the attacking machine. That was, until a decisive moment just before halftimeon Saturday. The headline, undoubtedly, is the instinctive goal he scored in the 45th minute. Demonstrating a striker's innate anticipation, Okafor was quick in thought and quicker with his feet to capitalise on the chance, finishing with stunning clinical precision off his weaker left foot. It was precisely the type of high-pressure, far-from-easy opportunity a club-record signing is purchased to convert. The goal was a just reward for an overall performance where, despite not being perfect, he consistently looked the most potent and threatening outlet in a frontline whose output has been rightly questioned. His visual reaction—a wave of pure emotion and palpable relief—spoke volumes. It was a moment of personal vindication, reminiscent of a young player scoring their first vital goal, and perhaps a turning point after a challenging period in his career. For Okafor, this strike was more than just a third goal in a comprehensive win; it was a potential catalyst. With a point to prove following a tough stint in Serie A, this demonstration of cold-blooded finishing could be the springboard that propels his confidence to the next level, finally unlocking the prolific talent Leeds United invested so heavily in. please log in to view this image
I'm sure that Dan James and Brendan Aaronson may dispute that fact , as well as former players in Rodrigo, Georginio Rutter and even Luis Sinisterra
Things are looking a bit brighter after that. Still some sloppy stuff and pushing our luck in defending upteen corners and crosses into the box in the second half, but the boys did well in not conceding through all that. Some good learning points for the coaching team.
Morning all. A thoroughly enjoyable game. Leeds keeping up the levels of effort shown in all games bar one this season and players beginning to gel. Three stunning goals also. Loved Farkes interview when he smiled cheekily and mentioned Europe. Top lad and were lucky to have him
Morning all The win was great for so many reasons, feels good although I do have a stinking cold today
Morning All.. Great weekend had. Great start with us winning! Agree, thought Darlow looks solid and the new guy shouldnt be a given when he returns from injury. Surely hes got to earn it?
After last week's doom and gloom feeling in being robbed a point. We responded loke a team should. We are slowly adapting to life in the prem we know its not going to be all us 90 mins and sometimes we will have to battern down the hatches. Even though Wolves had the majority of the 2nd half we defended it well. 1 game at a time apart from Arsenal away we have held our own with the other 4 teams gives me alot of positivity for the slog ahead. Main thing is though we have to keep players fit. A much better week ahead for me than last week.
Well the new boy has been injured twice so far this season, which is a worry for him as keepers rarely seem to pick up knocks.
It just goes to show what happens when defenders switch off. I hope Farke shows the clips to his defenders as 3 mistakes 3 goals which was brilliant for us. DCL had no business getting between 2 CBs to head home, DCL getting pushed over by a defender on the edge of the box saw a screamer from Stach put us ahead. The sloppy clearance intercepted by Stach led to Okafor scoring. A few sloppy mistakes done in seconds punished, brilliant well done all
A refreshing thought. We've played four established pl sides and apart from Arsenal and we've been at least as good as all of them. Certainly didn't see anything to fear in those four games. This weekend another chance to assess how good we are
Don't disagree but though you can always pick apart a goal defensively. From our point of view, thought the deflection gave an unusual loop to the cross for the DCL header... which was a great header by the way. Over enthusiastic foul on DCL for the second, but DCL was goal side though so their guy might think it needed making. The third was a clear defensive mistake, but i also want to give a bit of credit to Stach...if you watch him, he anticipates the pass before its made and sprints across to intercept.
One other thing at DCL needs to get credit for, was winning the soft free kick leading to Stach's thunder bolt. He went down like he was shot, but why shouldn't he, when every other team does it ten fold against us!
The headline I used for Okafor saying record signing. Meant to say record Summer signing - though that would be a lie too, as we paid £1m more for Stach.
That Okafor is the clubs record signing, I did highlight the sentence in my reply. There are at least 5 players, 2 of which are still at the club, that had a higher transfer fee than what the club paid for Okafor
