please log in to view this image LEEDS UTD V CARDIFF CITY Leeds welcome new signing, and Colins love child Stephen to the starting XI for what promises to be a feisty affair between Leeds Utd and Cardiff City whilst fellow newbee Steve Morison misses out on his home debut with a thigh strain. It is not known (by me) whether Habibou will start or not, or whether he's even in the Country. He has a French passport so does not need a work permit, but he will need international clearance, but I have no idea how long that takes. It is thought that Lees will partner Peltier at centre back. Leeds look set to welcome back Ross Barkley after the Cup success v Spurs as parent club Everton did not want him cup tied in case they need him in a forthcoming round. Cardiff, who currently top the table should be refreshed as manager Malky Mackay took his side away for warm-weather training in Dubai. I heard Cardiff was quite nice this time of year The only long-term injury absentee for Mackay is Nicky Maynard, who is likely to miss the rest of the season. New signing Fraizer Campbell is set to make his Cardiff debut and Simon Lappin is also available after completing a permanent transfer from Norwich. Craig Bellamy is available after recovering from a stomach bug. MATCH FACTS Head-to-head • This is the 50th competitive match between these clubs. Cardiff won 22 of the previous 49, and Leeds 14. • Cardiff are on a 14-match unbeaten sequence in league and cup against the Whites (W9, D5). • Leeds last defeated the Welsh club with a 1-0 away victory in the old Second Division in February 1984, five months after achieving a similar result at Elland Road. Leeds United • Leeds have won their last three in all competitions, and are bidding for a seventh home successive win in the Championship. • The Whites, who eliminated Tottenham from the FA Cup in front of their home supporters last weekend, have gained 17 more points at home than away (29 at Elland Road, 12 on their travels). • Neil Warnock's side is the only club not to have conceded a Championship goal in the first 10 minutes. Cardiff City • Cardiff defend a seven-point lead at the top of the table, and are hoping to extend a six-match unbeaten league sequence (W5, D1) with a fifth consecutive away league win. • All 60 points from their 19 wins and three draws have come from matches in which no more than a single goal was conceded. • If on the field from the outset, Kevin McNaughton will be making his 400th start in a regular English and Scottish league match.
Habibou probably has not seen sheep before, I wonder if he'll treat em any nicer than ducks ? [video=youtube;V7VKpT8zdsg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7VKpT8zdsg[/video]
I'm going for 2v0 win. McCormack to score one of them. Will be interesting to see who the front 2 or 3 will be and I expect there to be somebody in crowd dressed like a duck.
• Neil Warnock's side is the only club not to have conceded a Championship goal in the first 10 minutes. Interesting stat, considering how many times we start abysmally...
our players are back from warm weather training in dubai, campbell looks like the final piece in the jigsaw..... only thing is, i'm moving away from cardiff next year, so if we go up after all these years of championship football has been endured for NOTHING
I'm going to the game tomorrow! Really excited for this one Habibou has been granted international clearance i hear so i reckon he will be on the bench. I'm going 2-1 Leeds! MOT
If Habibou was to score the winner I think I'd have to grant him hero status for life regardless of his career with us afterwards.
Even after all the moaning I've done over the last few days, I'm really excited about this match too. No idea why i'm so hyped up about it & don't care - just enjoying the moment.
Whats an own goal or 6 amongst friends. We're generally very welcoming and generous to our buddies from South Wales.
Morning all. Want to see White start, McCormack up front with AN Other, Diouf in a forward attacking midfield spraying passes around, and Leeds to show the same grit & determination they showed against Spurs. 2-1 Leeds will do just nicely, although I'd settle for 1-0 Leeds.
http://www.ilemi.pe/76726/1/Watch-Leeds-United-vs-Cardiff-City/ Link for your game today 0-3 Cardiff if you play Morison up front
How many empty seats...? Seems the ticket restrictions were not only imposed on away fans for this game...!
