Leeds Utd v QPR Match Thread - Nketiah Injured, Bamford & Roberts Start

30 Oct 2019 10:32 am, by Ellandback1

Leeds Utd v Queens Park Rangers

Saturday 2nd November 2019 15.00 | Elland Road

The Hoops are the visitors to Elland Road on Saturday as Leeds look to regain an automatic promotion spot.

The Whites currently occupy third place in the pecking order, behind Preston on goal difference and the Baggies by two points. QPR on the other hand are in 8th place, though only two points behind Bielsa's men. Should Leeds lose, they could see themselves outside of the top six. Talisman Pablo Hernandez has responded well to treatment, and could be fit to face West Brom. There is also good news for Shackleton and Cooper. Both played a part in Monday draw against Burnley's U23's and although Cooper hobbled off at half time, it is expected that both will start.

Leeds were waiting to find out whether Bamford would be fit, but he has shaken off a knock and will start. The 26 year old turned his ankle during the latter part of the first half against Sheffield Wednesday and was substituted for Nketiah for the second period. NketiaH had been set for his first league start but will miss out due to an abdominal injury.

QPR could recall seven-goal striker Jordan Hugill after he completed a one-match suspension for five bookings. Defender Yoann Barbet and midfielder Matt Smith are still carrying knocks and remain doubtful.

Honours were shared last season as Leeds bear QPR 2-1 at Elland Road back in december whilst QPR won 1-0 at Loftus Road earlier this year. That result on a cold Tuesday night saw Marcelo Bielsa slumped in the corridor outside the changing room, head down, dejected after a disappointing loss. It was one of the turning points of last season, when Leeds had their destiny in their own hands they capitulated. Let's hope the first encounter between the two teams this season is a chance at redemption for Leeds and they can get back into the top two.

Leeds have won their past two home league matches against QPR, winning 2-0 in May 2018 and 2-1 in December 2018. Leeds home games have produced just eight goals scored in the Championship this season, fewer than any other side (5 for, 3 against). Only Leeds and West Brom (14 points) have won more away points in the Championship this season than QPR (12 points). QPR have not kept a clean sheet all season.

Leeds Starting XI:
Casilla, Ayling, White, Cooper, Dallas, Phillips, Klich, Costa, Roberts, Harrison, Bamford

Subs: Meslier, Davis, Berardi, Gotts, Hernandez, Clarke, Bogusz

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weasel wrote on 04 Nov 2019 01:30 am

leic white 63 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2019 7:46 pm impossible to tell at the time but after watching this slowed right down frame by frame ( on 4.23 ) he may have been a fraction onside for me difficult one to judge as he was coming back . a shame really because he took it very well

Looking at that I would say he was onside or at worst level.

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Cjay wrote on 03 Nov 2019 08:09 pm

I dont think playing Roofe would make any difference.

A lot of rose tinted glasses with him, their was a conversion table done back end of last season and he was very low down to, Roofe imo wasnt a particularly good finisher but he suited the style more.

Paddy actually has worked hard and looks a much better fit tactically now.

Having seen the 1v1 now.

He could have taken it early on his left foot, it would have required great technique to set it outside the keeper with very little pace on the ball and to get it to curl back in. Its not an easy chance at all, maybe if you are Leo Messi but Paddy isnt and with his confidence so low can fully understand why he didnt.

The QPR goalie deserves credit for coming out quickly and the QPR defenders to for closing down.

I think it would be harsh on Paddy to say he should have scored that, could but not should imo.

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leic white 63 wrote on 03 Nov 2019 07:46 pm

1964white wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:06 pm I did think at the time as Bamford attempted to round the goalie 'are we going to witness a Allan Clarke type goal', along with Jimmy Greaves those two were the finest strikers I've seen for rounding a keeper & slotting home with comfortable ease. As for the offside decision fans i spoke to who sit in the East Stand thought Paddy was onside. I was jumping up & down like a nutcase when I thought he had finally scored, my excitement only to be denied as I looked towards the linesman, he needed that goal to boost his confidence up.

impossible to tell at the time but after watching this slowed right down frame by frame ( on 4.23 ) he may have been a fraction onside for me difficult one to judge as he was coming back . a shame really because he took it very well

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BGwhite wrote on 03 Nov 2019 06:42 pm

faaip wrote:I'm not sure a goal for Paddy would send him on a 5 in 6 games type run...I think they're are much bigger issues than dumb luck in this case.

Without a doubt, put Roofe or Eddie in place of Bambi and Leeds would have scored at least another 2. Bambi is too slow and his decision making makes him look even slower.

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The Subhuman wrote on 03 Nov 2019 05:09 pm

I'm not sure a goal for Paddy would send him on a 5 in 6 games type run...I think they're are much bigger issues than dumb luck in this case.

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