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Match Day Thread Leeds Utd v West Ham

Discussion in 'Leeds United' started by ellandback, Sep 23, 2021.

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Is it time for Leeds to part with Tyler Roberts

Poll closed Sep 27, 2021.
  1. Only if we can get 7m plus for him

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  2. He's only 22, he'll come good

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  3. Give him til the end of the season

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  4. I'll drive him to the airport myself

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  1. ellandback

    ellandback Well-Known Member
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    Leeds Utd v West Ham Utd
    Saturday 25th September@15:00 | Elland Road

    Less than 72 hours after beating Manchester United in the League Cup, David Moyes' West Ham travel to Elland Road as Leeds search for their first three points of the season.

    Leeds injury crises worsened after it was revealed on the club's website that Patrick Bamford did not participate in Tuesday's win over Fulham due to an ankle injury he sustained at St James Park last weekend! He is joined by Luke Ayling, Diego Llorente and Robin Koch whilst fellow centre back Pascal Struijk serves his final suspension.

    Skipper Liam Cooper will return to his defensive duties after being rested midweek, but who will partner him? Kelvin Phillips took on the responsibility at Craven Cottage, but surely Leeds will need the England ace in midfield. Will we see Charlie Cresswell step up again? The 19yo made his long awaited debut midweek, and he didn't disappoint!

    In the likelihood that Bamford misses out on Saturday, who will take his place? Rodrigo has always claimed that he is not an out-and-out goalscorer (which he showed midweek) whilst Roberts has scored just once in the top flight!

    Surely Bielsa has to give youth a chance, even if it is a baptism of fire!
     
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  2. ellandback

    ellandback Well-Known Member
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    Can't see us getting anything out of this game.
    Why on earth do we not have a back up for Bamford?
     
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  3. ristac

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    The pressure for our first win is mounting, I’d imagine team selection will be delayed to the last possible moment to see who has recovered.

    I would have hoped for three points from this fixture before the season kicked off, now I’m thinking a point might be hard going
     
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    Bamford, Koch and Llorente out. Decisions still to be made on Harrison, Raphinha & Ayling.

    Starting 11 for me will be Meslier, Ayling, Cresswell, Cooper, Firpo, Phillips, Raphinha, Dallas, Klich, James & Rodrigo.
     
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  5. NostradEmus

    NostradEmus Firpo is Shit

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    They hammered us (pun intended) on set pieces last year. We're ****ed without Llorente and Struijk. Even Bamford has a presence defending corners.
     
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    Enter Charlie Cresswell
     
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    Bielsa comments have just been on Sky, apparently Bamford and Raphinha our doubtful decision to be made later others are definitely out (no mention on Ayling but I assume he is out)
     
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    Meslier
    Dallas - Cresswell - Cooper- Firpo
    Summerville - Shackleton - Phillips - Klich - James
    Rodrigo

    Options would be Dallas out on the wing, Shackleton RB, Drameh RB, McKinstry in the middle instead of McKinstry or we could play Joffy up front and have a strong midfield of Phillips Klich and Rodrigo
     
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  9. FORZA LEEDS

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    Corrected it for you Ristac <laugh> <whistle>
     
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    Creswell played well (from what I saw until I lost my stream) but it was Fulham’s second string. Antonio is going to be a different kettle of fish completely.
     
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    Leedsoflondon Well-Known Member

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    They only just missed out on a CL spot last season. This is a very different West Ham
     
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    easy 3pts Roberts with a Hattrick from three Firpo assists.
     
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  13. Irishshako

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    Having a few early weekend beers Siddas:emoticon-0136-giggl
     
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    You have got to believe it will happen one day mate lol
     
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  15. Irishshako

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    :grin: I know what you mean. I keep saying to myself the next game we'll click and start playing like last season. <ok>
     
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    Makemstine Roger Well-Known Member

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    we can always bring up the cows arse and banjo if its not working up front:emoticon-0105-wink:
     
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  17. bucks_is_leeds

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    Not looking forward to this one
     
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  18. FORZA LEEDS

    FORZA LEEDS Well-Known Member

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    I always look forward to Leeds games, but this season it’s with a sense of dread.
     
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    Me neither, thank **** I'll be working.
     
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  20. Irishshako

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    Like yourself I love a Leeds Utd match on the telly and I love an ale while watching. But I've been uneasy since pre season and although I'm 100% behind the lads, I still worry about each result. We have an unbelievable amount of injuries which doesn't help. It's ok for a lot of clubs because they have the luxury of a big playing squad. Anyway fingers crossed that we can get something out the game. <ok>
     
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