Good Morning. It's Tuesday 19th November, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road Solomon's defensive qualities may give Farke food for thought Manor Solomon rediscovered his form during the International break, with Israel picking up credible results against France (0-0) and beating Belgium 1-0. After a promising start to his loan period, the 25yo picked up a knock (hamstring), side-lining him for four games. Since returning to action, lack of form (and confidence) has restricted his game time for the Whites, prompting speculation that his temporary stay could come to an end earlier than expected. What makes his performance against last year's Euro finalists stand out even more, is that he played out of position as left-wing back, winning 11 duels and providing two key passes. With Junior Firpo suspended for the next two games, Daniel Farke may well opt for Solomon over Byram on Sunday when the Whites travel to Swansea City! please log in to view this image Would 89 points be enough Leeds are on target to hit 89 points this season, a point less than what they achieved last season; but with nobody particularly dominating, will it be enough? Daniel Farke's side have picked up 29 points from their first 15 matches, giving them an average of 1.93 points per game, and are actually a point better off than they were at this stage last season. Their New Year run of fourteen games undefeated gave the Whites a realistic chance of spoiling the Leicester/Ipswich party, only to fall away towards the end when fatigue set in! As a club, Leeds don't always learn by their mistakes, and lack of rotation and substitutions this season are still a cause of concern for the Elland Road faithful. They failed to do enough in January to freshen things up, and paid the ultimate price. Is 89 points enough? It was in 18/19, 19/20 and 21/22! please log in to view this image
The answer to the 89 points question will be whether we are viewing a premier or championship fixture list for next season ..... it's a funny ol' game roll on Sunday ffs
Ok, lets put it this way, if we were offered 90 points now (as end of season points tally), who would take it?
I’d take anything that is as least one more point than the team finishing 3rd. Looks like we’ll be reacquainted with our old friend Frank Lampard, seems he’s getting the Coventry job. Morning all by the way
Afternoon all I’d take 90 points, that will be top two this season, we should be aiming for a few more though when you think of the points dropped at Sunderland and against Portsmouth
Showing everything on the international scene but can't get a sniff domestically not sure what formation Spain u21's play but he looks well suited to it.
Or maybe this shows the step up from U21 football, even at international level, to playing against seasoned professionals also when you consider that Eddie Nkethia is the England U21 record goalscorer.
This. Under 21s. Everyone also goes on about Gnoto being an international but again he’s under 21s. It cannot be compared. Look at Greenwood/Gelhardt etc.
Nope, it’s the unknown. Nothing to say that Sunderland and Sheffield United won’t carry on this form currently and if it stays like that and we got 90 points we’d finish 3rd again. We kept saying Ipswich would fall off last season and they didn’t so we can’t rely on anyone else. I think we need to make sure we’re averaging just over 2 points per game to be sure which we currently aren’t doing but fingers crossed we can and should.
