TUESDAY APRIL 1st 2014 - 19:45 - ELLAND ROAD - SKYBET CHAMPIONSHIP Leeds United vs Charlton Athletic please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image ​------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LEAGUE STANDINGS [TABLE="width: 600, align: center"] [TR] [TD="align: center"]Pos[/TD] [TD="align: center"]Team[/TD] [TD="align: center"]P[/TD] [TD="align: center"]W[/TD] [TD="align: center"]D[/TD] [TD="align: center"]L[/TD] [TD="align: center"]F[/TD] [TD="align: center"]A[/TD] [TD="align: center"]GD[/TD] [TD="align: center"]Pts[/TD] [TD="align: center"]Form[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="align: center"]15[/TD] [TD="align: center"]Leeds[/TD] [TD="align: center"]38[/TD] [TD="align: center"]13[/TD] [TD="align: center"]8[/TD] [TD="align: center"]17[/TD] [TD="align: center"]52[/TD] [TD="align: center"]58[/TD] [TD="align: center"]-6[/TD] [TD="align: center"]47[/TD] [TD="align: center"]L - L - W - L - L[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="align: center"]20[/TD] [TD="align: center"]Charlton[/TD] [TD="align: center"]36[/TD] [TD="align: center"]8[/TD] [TD="align: center"]11[/TD] [TD="align: center"]17[/TD] [TD="align: center"]26[/TD] [TD="align: center"]47[/TD] [TD="align: center"]-21[/TD] [TD="align: center"]35[/TD] [TD="align: center"]D - W - L - W - L[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ [TABLE="width: 600, align: center"] [TR] [TD]And so it continues... We should know the fate of Cellino's deal by the time this game rolls around, and it's anyones guess what affect the prolonged off the field confusion is causing on it. Let's face it, we certainly can't be any worse. Last time out against Doncaster another poor performance saw a 2-1 defeat and the run continue to 3 wins in 21 for Leeds. Charlton were also defeated at the weekend by Derby, as Jose Riga's boys struggle to find the form that will lift them confidently clear of the relegation zone from their games in hand. Leeds have had the better of this fixture historically, however history has also favoured the away side. The Addicks come into this on marginally better form, and with Leeds seemingly in free fall they will be eyeing all three points here. BUT Charlton have been poor away from home failing to win 11 of their last 12, and failing to score in 5 of the last 7 on the road. The stats make for some pretty uncertain, but wholly underwhelming reading, and I don't think we're in for a top quality game.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE="width: 600, align: center"] [TR] [TD="align: center"]Damned's XI[/TD] [TD="align: center"]Team News[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="align: center"] please log in to view this image [/TD] [TD]Leeds Paddy Kenny and loanee Jimmy Kebe are still listed as doubts, which will see Butland continue in goal. With the news that Noel Hunt is on 25k p/w fans might want him to actually play... McDermott is still searching for the winning formula, though recent games would suggest barely any tactics actually being used. Charlton ​ Jose Riga is without Chris Solly and Leon Cort, with Dorian Dervite also a doubt. Astrit Ajdarevic is hoping to return to the side but could be kept out by new boy Davide Petrucci.[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE="width: 600, align: center"] [TR] [TD]I'm sticking to the 4-3-3 that I suggested last time out, with one modification seeing Austin dropped and Tonge coming in. I didn't think I'd include Tonge in a starting XI again this season, but why not, Austin just hasn't been coming up with the goods. I expect Brian will actually field a team with some more (questionable) width than this, but without knowing what is going on in his head and the dressing room, I won't understand his team selections. The Damned Prediction: 1-1 Draw Charlton have been poor on the road, we've been poor everywhere. However Charlton have a good away record against us, and if Riga can motivate his team then I think we're there for the taking. This could be another defeat and it pains me to say that predicting a draw is me being optimistic for this one. Are we on track for another hiding? If Cellino's decision is reversed will we see a better performance? Does anyone think we are going to win this one and stop the rot? Boggers?? Over to you guys, who's going? Who'll be on the field? Can you see us winning this?[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]
We could win this one if the centre mid positions are sorted or who ever gets the nod decides to turn up
Spot on, and they'd actually lost 8 of their last 10 away games. We have to grasp at any straw of hope though!
We'll win this because Tonge will start in CM & Ross will score. Crowd will be quite small, but we'll do this one.
Looks like Austin won't feature because according to BMD he's "carrying an ankle knock". Is he.... or is it just an "injury" like Kebe seems to have?
Austin's been carrrying a knock for a couple of weeks. Time he was rested in favour of Tonge. Interesting how much better we were at passsing in the 2nd half when Tonge came on.
If team has performed poorly for an extended time then change is needed. Use other squad members - they should have over flowing desire.
I'd say use Dawson but think he's banned (presuming development squad games count for normal games too?)
I think you should listen to Kissa and play 11 Michael Browns and crack a few Charlton heads and break a few legs BRING BACK DIRTY LEEDS
