Norwich City v Leeds Utd match thread

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Good Morning Everyone,

Leeds travel down to Norwich tonight in search of Milanic' first league win, and what would be only our second win of the season away from home.

Norwich will be without playmaker Wes Hoolahan for the Sky Bet Championship clash with Leeds at Carrow Road.

The Republic of Ireland international damaged an ankle ligament during Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage. But following a scan, boss Neil Adams has confirmed the injury may not be as bad as first feared although it will a few days before determining the length of his absence.

Defender Jos Hooiveld and forward Kyle Lafferty trained on Monday after missing out at Fulham with knee injuries and are expected to be available.

Leeds head coach Darko Milanic will pick his starting line-up from an unchanged squad. Milanic, bidding for his first win in five games since taking charge, could be tempted to hand a full debut to midfielder Adryan following the Brazilian's impressive cameo in last Friday's defeat at Rotherham.

Teenage midfielder Lewis Cook and left-back Stephen Warnock returned to the starting line-up at Rotherham, while the likes of Casper Sloth, Sam Byram, Billy Sharp and Steve Morison are pushing for recalls.

Luke Murphy, will be hoping to be involved after being left out of the matchday squad last week.


Leeds have won 25%, drawn 20% and lost 55% of their last 20 away games.

In their last 20 away games against teams positioned in the top half of the table, Leeds have won 1, drawn 5 and lost 14 of these matches.

In their last 20 away games against teams positioned above them in the table, Leeds have won 1, drawn 3 and lost 16 of these matches.


Who'd be happy with a draw tonight?


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Morning Elland and all. Id be more than happy with a draw. If I remember correctly, didn't Norwich beat us easily last few times we met, I could be mistaken there. Like most, would like to see Adryan get good run in the team and see what he's made of, should certainly add some creativity to the setup.
Roll on 7.45

 

Morning Eire,

Will be interesting. Norwich lost at the weekend at Fulham, didn't they?

 

Morning all - I would be happy with a draw, I wonder if the windy conditions will make a difference tonight.

You just can't predict anything in this league, Fulham beat Norwich last time out and they kept a clean sheet, I would even take a boring 0-0 at this moment in time.

 

My money is on the 0-0

 

went to watch u21s last night and it was absolute garbage....

Noel Hunt was **** even at that level.

Dawson was marked out of the game by 2 of their midfielders

 

I'd be more than happy with a draw tonight but sadly I think it'll be a Norwich win!

Norwich will be the best team we've played since Milanic took charge. In that time we've struggled against teams like Brentford and Rotheram! I know it's a strange league but we should be getting points from games like that!

 

Last season the teams faced off it remained honours even with a 2-2 draw at Elland road, and 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture.
Not sure what we're gonna get tonight. The last 3 games, we have struggled for goals inspite of dominating possession. Until Fulham on Saturday where we were pretty poor, we could at least console ourselves with creating a lot of chances, looking the better side and the feeling was that someone was due a thrashing if we brought our shooting boots.
Not least because of Hoolihans injury, I think most Norwich fans expect and hope for a few changes in the line up tonight. Grabban has become something of a scapegoat and is seemingly struggling after 6 early goals, but its not just him who couldn't hit a barn door at the moment. I think evryone thinks Howson should start and perhaps Johnson should not.
One of our youth players Josh Murphy has to be knocking on the door for a start after impressing regulaly from the bench and Lafferty after two impressive international performances will be chomping at the bit too (Assuming he's fit after a knock kept him out of the matchday squad against Fulham)
The other question mark will be over Hooper who has had his time with us blighted by injury. He is now approaching full fittness, has looked lively in the U21's games and against Fulham when he came on. But has yet to hit the highes we all hoped for when we signed him from Celtic.

I wouldn't be any more surprised by Leeds pinching it 1-0 than Norwich winning it 3-0, such is our form. If you guys do turn up to play though, I think it could well play into our hands, as it has been the recent panchant of visiting sides to park the bus that has seen us really struggle.

Bah!

 

We have had a bit of a blip recently so i'm not too confident about tonight.
I like Leeds your club is like a soap opera.

 

Good morning Matt and co from a wet and windy Cote de Bardsey
I have written about what I think re todays match entitled stepping up to the plate unfortuantelt Montenegro will not be in the squad as he played last night .How well he performed we await Aides report
Cooper to me is a must along with Agryan Mowatt gets dispossed to easily for me
Sharp must replace Doukara who needs to become less gentile shall we say and learn to head a ball its not a coconut
I would like to think with Hoolahan out we have a chance of at least a draw but we must stop Redmond who to me is there match winner stop him and you control the game
We are not far away from getting there time will tell
!

 

Morning all. I'm hoping for a Leeds win as usual. But if we can get a draw, I'd be happy with that. Norwich are a class outfit, and if our midfield gets overrun, they could put up a cricket score. What I really want is for Adryan to play in an attacking CM, with Austin on the right to provide muscle and Cook as a DM. All I hope is that we put in a shift and don't get embarrassed.

 

Has someone hacked Boggers account? You know Leeds are ****e when Boggers isn't optimistic

 

Makes QPR look quite normal

 

Afternoon Thai, you alright fella

I really do feel that once our new squad clicks into gear, that we will surprise a lot of people.

It may start tonight!

 

Its realism TC. Mind you and seeing as you're here, have you heard the latest about the new 'wall pink kit idea? Apparently the 'wall are up for it to show that they're real men who can deal with their feminine side (according to a 'wall supporting maste of mine. If WYP increase the 'wall's allocation next year for our home game, seeing your lot coming up to ER all dressed in pink should make the banter very interesting.

 

Hey up fooker, how are ya?

Not really seen anything of Leeds this season other than 45 minutes against Sheff Wed, so not easy to comment.
There were some good bits, and some not so good bits, pretty much the same as us for most of the season, so I'll have to take your word for it - but hopefully they will start at the weekend

 

Good pal, and you?

Leeds are 11/2 for the victory tonight.

 

Doin' okay buddy

That's not great odds is it, looks like a done deal then

 

Live stream link for Norwich v Leeds (not sure if it will work as every game is now on here) #lufc #MOT http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=282424&part=sports …

 

Alright lads, hoping for a good result tonight. Life got a bit mental so haven't been on here for a week or so, I'll get back to the match threads for the next game

Cheers for picking up the slack Ell!