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The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Wednesday 23rd October)

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  1. ellandback

    ellandback Well-Known Member
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    Good Morning. It's Wednesday 23rd October, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road

    Hornets stung by early Leeds goals

    Leeds surged to the top of the Championship standings, albeit temporarily, in a match that Watford keeper Daniel Bachmann will want to forget.

    The young Austrian faced a challenging night, starting with an unexpected drenching from the ER sprinkler system during a pre-pitch inspection, then, just two minutes into the match fumbled Ramazani's speculative effort from the edge of the area, which then dropped over the goal line.

    Four minutes later, and still reeling from his error, the young Austrian made an absolute meal of Gnonto's cross, pushing the ball kindly into Arronson's pathway; from 12 yards out, there was only going to be one conclusion.

    With all the urgency gone, it's fair to say Leeds took their foot off the gas shortly after, although they still mustered 24 shots at goal, such was the gulf in class between the two sides. The Hornets grabbed a goal back early in the second half, but apart from picking the ball out of the net, Illan Meslier was only called upon once all evening, diving to his left to smartly deny Chakvetadze. from the edge of the Leeds penalty area.

    The win also takes Farke's side to the top of the form guide (alongside Burnley) with four wins and two draws (14 points) from their last six games. It may not have been a vintage performance, but Farke's men did enough to extend their unbeaten run to six games.

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    I thought we were unfortunate to come away with nothing - Cleverley

    Both Managers gave a very different interpretation of the game during their post match summary. Daniel Farke rued only scoring twice after having 24 shots at goal whilst Tom Cleverley believed his Watford side did enough to get something from the match.

    Daniel Farke told BBC Radio Leeds:

    "First of all I'm really, really happy with the three points. "I was worried after 10 minutes when we were 2-0 up I have to say. Last Friday was more or less a magic night and everybody was praising us and then you go into the next game against a really good opponent and then easily go 2-0 up and it can lead to a situation where you do one step less and you end up dropping points.

    "We missed an unbelievable amount of chances and if you don't score the third goal you still have to be awake and play without any mistakes. "I have to pay compliments to our fans too as they were excellent and made sure we kept playing on the front foot."

    Tom Cleverley told BBC Radio 3CR:

    "I thought we showed excellent character this evening. The personality we showed in possession was chalk and cheese from what you saw on Saturday. "I thought we were unfortunate to come away with nothing.

    (On Bachmann) "Just two freak mistakes that you don't normally see from Daniel. He's one of the best shotstoppers in the league and he's won us far more points that he has lost us but tonight wasn't his best evening. "We went through a really strong fitness test with him yesterday because we didn't want a repeat of Saturday where you could see after 10 minutes he wasn't fit. The goals were nothing to do with that."

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  2. Eireleeds1

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    Morning all. We've fans questioning Meslier. Imagine if wed had that Watford clown in goals <doh>
     
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  3. ristac

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    Morning all

    Cleverley is on a different planet if he truly believes they should have got something. Their keeper was a clown for the goals but he did still prevent it from being three goals with some good saves. A blinding miss by Joseph and James shooting for goal when there was an empty net if he’d passed, it could easily have been 4 or 5 goals

    Ramazani injury any news on it

    Mention for the control from Firpo to receive then pass back was fantastic for his part in one of the goals

    Josuha Guilavogui has signed according to Romano
     
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  4. Leedsoflondon

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    I could really do with the team helping me out with my blood pressure by putting games to bed when the chances come along.
     
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  5. stonkin

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    All the bookies now have us odds-on to win the league.
     
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  6. Eireleeds1

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    Same as last season with five games remaining
     
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    Rami twisted his ankle so I doubt he be ready for Satda. Firpo is out aswell suspended with 5 yella's.
     
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  8. ristac

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    I did notice the Sky commentator say we hope to have Gruev back for December
     
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  9. NostradEmus

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    Well, we are averaging 2 points a game after 11 games. That's 92 points if we carry on.

    We've played 6 out of the current top 8 sides. Only Blackburn left to play as we can't play ourselves. So over half of our games have been against the top 8 and we're still averaging 2 points a game and sit joint top (for now).

    So far it's been quite the successful season.
     
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  10. NostradEmus

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    I think he got Gruev and Ampadu mixed up. Ampadu was scheduled to be back around Christmas and Gruev would be more Easter unless I'm mistaken.
     
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    He did say Ampadu would be longer
     
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    Surprised it’s not Burnley.
     
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    Yep, I thought Ampadu was the longer term injury of the two.
     
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  14. Leedsoflondon

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    Fingers crossed Luton do us a favour tonight :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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  15. OLOF

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    Sunderland v Luton 0 0 half time .Sunderland disallowed goal in injury time
     
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  16. esteponawhite

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    Hull 1-0 burnley HT
     
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    Hope so but its going to take time to get back to match fitness aswell but fingers crossed.
     
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  18. Eireleeds1

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    Raphinha two scored
    So far for Barca. He’s a special talent
     
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    Sunderland 1 up
     
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  20. esteponawhite

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    He certainly is, captain again tonight.
    Not long ago barca were thinking of selling him!
     
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