Good Morning. It's Monday 14th April, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road Bogle shines as Leeds edge closer to top flight Leeds United reclaimed the top spot in the Championship with a well-earned victory over a disappointing Preston North End side, edging closer to a coveted return to the Premier League. The win takes them to 88 points, ahead of Burnley by virtue of goal difference, but more importantly five clear of third placed Sheffield Utd. Daniel Farke's team started strong, with Manor Solomon's stunning curler from 20 yards putting them ahead just four minutes into the match. However, Preston responded swiftly, with Kaine Kesler-Hayden's powerful strike leveling the score less than two minutes later after poor defending from Firpo. Leeds quickly regained the advantage, with man of the match Jayden Bogle converting Solomon's precise cross from close range in the 13th minute. From that point onwards, the promotion-chasing hosts dominated proceedings, controlling possession and creating numerous opportunities. Joel Piroe was unlucky not to extend the lead, his close-range shot crashing against the crossbar. Preston, in contrast, offered little threat and rarely troubled Karl Darlow. Their season appears to be fading away, with only one win in their last 11 league games. Their passing was littered by mistakes, they looked disinterested for large parts of the game, and they had less bite than a goldfish! Leeds' superior goal difference means that seven points from their remaining four matches will all but guarantee their promotion back to the Premier League. The victory against Preston was a crucial step in that direction, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience. please log in to view this image Have the Blades lost their steel Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder could be under investigation following a post-match altercation after his team's 2-1 defeat to Plymouth Argyle, a loss that further dents their promotion ambitions. The incident, sparked by Wilder's disapproval of Plymouth's celebrations, resulted in a heated tunnel fracas involving players from both sides. Plymouth, fighting for Championship survival, pulled off a surprise victory against the Blades at Home Park. After Jesurun Rak-Sakyi gave Sheffield United the lead, Plymouth responded with goals from Ryan Hardie and a late winner from Muhamed Tijani, igniting celebrations that Wilder deemed excessive. Sources report that Wilder confronted Plymouth players Mustapha Bundu and Darko Gyabi following the final whistle, triggering a chain of events that culminated in a significant clash in the stadium tunnel. Witnesses described a heated melee as tensions boiled over between the two teams, raising serious concerns about player conduct and overall safety. The authorities are now investigating the incident, and both Sheffield United and Plymouth Argyle could potentially face repercussions. Fines and suspensions are likely for any individuals found guilty of misconduct. For Wilder, the prospect of disciplinary action adds another layer of pressure as he struggles to steer his team back on course. The defeat to Plymouth marks Sheffield United's third consecutive loss, following setbacks against Oxford United and Millwall. Their promotion hopes are fading fast, and the off-field drama of the tunnel incident further complicates an already challenging situation for Wilder. please log in to view this image
Great weekends results, Carlsberg definitely at work. Important to stay grounded. Defeat for Leeds and a Blunts win Friday would leave things seriously tight. One thing we all know too well from this division, is to try not predict what's next or take any games for granted
Morning all The ups and downs of supporting this team, from the first kick off I was convinced we should finish top of the league, I only really doubted it a couple of weeks back when we dropped to third then in a matter of days, we are top again and it is Sheffield who are going to pieces. For the top three, it isn't so much about ability now, it is about holding your nerve. Both Boro and Preston are games where we would have conceded a goal in many a past season, possibly if we had that French guy in goal too!!
Good morning all And what a great weekend of results with all that positivity about, I have one big positive above all others and that’s Karl Darlow, looks as though were finally in safe hands hasn’t had much to do but what he has had to do he has done well, love the way he catches a ball, relieving pressure on the defense, has the occasional rush of blood ie the punch outside his penalty area, but as someone else said at least he was positive and committed to the clearance, as I reckon if it was Meslier in similar position, he would have been caught in two minds, dilly dallied, missed his punch and the striker would have, scored in an empty net. I am now quietly confident more than ever that we will be ok for the finale few games. It’s looking good everyone
Or a Blunts loss on Friday coupled with a Leeds win would mean a draw on Monday would be enough to go up.
In fairness that’s the more likely but I’m staying grounded. Anyway I’d prefer we finish it the following week when we’re at home and I’m there
I'm there on Monday so I'm being a bit selfish. Although I'll optimistically check for tickets to Bristol City when I get back from holiday, I will make the trip over to Leeds to watch the Bristol game on telly anyway. Prolly end up in the Griffin.
So, thoughts on whether we're missing DJ? Seemed to still have a cutting edge without him, but I'm concerned that it was Bogle who stepped in, which could leave us exposed. Having said that, Firpo gets forward and provides assists.
We shouu yo k k e becaboo lol ever cope. My worry is having stacks of chances and not many goals from them
To be clear, Dan James is a big miss for us. He's been exceptional. However, Gnonto has shown good form recently and he drifts inside which gives Bogle all the space out wide. The fact that Gnonto gave us extra numbers centrally whilst we maintained our threat out wide allowed us to strangle Preston and force them back. It changed the dynamic of the team and it might have allowed us as a team to dominate a game for the first time in a while. Its no coincidence that Bogles man of the match was due to the extra space he had to work in.
Is everything ok 2020. You appear to be typing strangely. Do we need to arrange for a priest to perform an exorcism on you ?
I seem to have reverse spellcheck on my phone, how ‘we should be able to cope’ gets converted into bekaboo lol is anyone’s guess
Ola from benalmadena...got here a couple of hours ago and already seen a couple of bars advertising Fridays game a couple of minutes away .....Una cerveza grande and large vino Blanco for mrs old for starters ....relax and rev up for Friday
That’s how I saw it. DJ hugs the touch line more… looking to skin defenders on the outside, leaving bogie to cut in, where there’s more traffic. Gnonto mixes it up more giving bogle more space outside. Team game innit. DJ is a miss no doubt, and Gnonto looked a bit weary to me as the game wore on… but we’re lucky to have him as a ‘back up’
