Pablo Hernandez

[Cjay]

Maybe so, but what has Roberts done to justify his continued selection?

Does what he is told and trains hard.

That is what MB values

How many times have we seen players go through prolonged periods of poor form and never be dropped?

Aslong as you are like a robot MB will pick you.

Style is everything, do as your told and you are safe regardless of actual contribution.

[Irish Ian]

I wasn't too enamoured with Pablo on Monday but for what it is worth, he was still our best way back into the game -- and he knew that too!

But if today was his punishment then I hope that is that.

Bielsa demands blood from his players, Pablos gives it week in week out, he has a role to play in this squad.

[andrewjohnsmith]

Tweet from Pablo's wife...

Cryptic, so not much you can draw from it. But there ya go anyway.

You follow Pablo's wife on Twitter?

Actually the full explanation is right there. Its his wifes birthday

[Cjay]

Tweet from Pablo's wife...

Cryptic, so not much you can draw from it. But there ya go anyway.

Just a theory but maybe Pablo was showing frustration with MB but was more his own performance and the result at the time.

He is Spanish, bit of a fiery temper traditionally.

Thats the whole picture she refers to, it was a collection of frustrations more than him trying to undermine the boss but MB didnt accept that?

[SG90]

Does what he is told and trains hard.

That is what MB values

How many times have we seen players go through prolonged periods of poor form and never be dropped?

Aslong as you are like a robot MB will pick you.

Style is everything, do as your told and you are safe regardless of actual contribution.

You might get away with it in the Championship, but there's no hiding place in the PL.

[Carrick Dave]

I've got to agree with SG90 here, even if Roberts is great in training he repeatedly fails to carry it onto the pitch when it matters on a Saturday.

I don't want to pan the guy here because he has shown glimpses on occasion, but nothing to justify his continued inclusion - I caught myself saying "nooooo" out loud today when I saw him taking the warm-up top off.

Why not Poveda from the options available? Can't see what Marcelo does I'm afraid

[Fridge]

You follow Pablo's wife on Twitter?

Actually the full explanation is right there. Its his wifes birthday

I must admit, I don't actually.

She has 5k followers though and plenty that I follow do. She mostly tweets about her brother to be fair and I only like golf as much as the next guy.

[andrewjohnsmith]

I must admit, I don't actually.

She has 5k followers though and plenty that I follow do. She mostly tweets about her brother to be fair and I only like golf as much as the next guy.

I didn't know that part - assuming Sergio Garcia?

[andrewjohnsmith]

Tweet from Pablo's wife...

Cryptic, so not much you can draw from it. But there ya go anyway.

The explanation is right there. It was Pablo's wife's birthday. He obviously asked for the day off.

[Fridge]

I didn't know that part - assuming Sergio Garcia?

Yes

The explanation is right there. It was Pablo's wife's birthday. He obviously asked for the day off.

Not sure that is the case. Bielsa really didn't want to talk about it in the presser.

I don't get the impression that Pablo would miss a vital chance at Premier League game time for his wife's birthday, think there's more to it than that.

[BGwhite]

Its concerning.

Bielsa if you upset Bielsa he isnt against simply dropping you no matter who you are.

I hope they work it out because we need Pablo.

It was the wrong call, MB got that wrong imo but Pablo shouldn't question his authority but then again MB could handle it better, man management

Koch-on cj

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[andrewjohnsmith]

I don't get the impression that Pablo would miss a vital chance at Premier League game time for his wife's birthday, think there's more to it than that.

I was joking on that part

[Fridge]

I was joking on that part

Fair play pal, didn’t pick up on that

[becchio bear]

I've got to agree with SG90 here, even if Roberts is great in training he repeatedly fails to carry it onto the pitch when it matters on a Saturday.

I don't want to pan the guy here because he has shown glimpses on occasion, but nothing to justify his continued inclusion - I caught myself saying "nooooo" out loud today when I saw him taking the warm-up top off.

Why not Poveda from the options available? Can't see what Marcelo does I'm afraid

My thoughts exactly. My heart sank when I saw him coming on i'm afraid.

[1964white]

Maybe so, but what has Roberts done to justify his continued selection?

He's done nothing but that's another matter

[1964white]

I don't want to pan the guy here because he has shown glimpses on occasion, but nothing to justify his continued inclusion - I caught myself saying "nooooo" out loud today when I saw him taking the warm-up top off.

Why not Poveda from the options available? Can't see what Marcelo does I'm afraid

I reckon the majority of Leeds fans reacted in the same why, for some reason TR is one of Bielsa's favourites

'Cut off your nose to spite your face' comes to mind

[1964white]

My thoughts exactly. My heart sank when I saw him coming on i'm afraid.

I felt sick again

So disillusioned with the whole of the afternoon shenanigans tbh young lady

[The Subhuman]

Its concerning.

Bielsa if you upset Bielsa he isnt against simply dropping you no matter who you are.

I hope they work it out because we need Pablo.

It was the wrong call, MB got that wrong imo but Pablo shouldn't question his authority but then again MB could handle it better, man management

Well said

[gessa]

No Jamie Shackleton and Pablo Hernandez. Can you explain their absences today?
Shackleton received a knock in training yesterday and Pablo is fit and he was not in the squad for today's game.


If he's fit then it's unusual that you don't involve him. Is there any issue with him?
I evaluate all the players for the upcoming game and I didn't pick him for this game. The decision may seem strange but I chose the 18 players who I feel are most apt for the game

[Fridge]

Apology from Pablo on an Instagram caption this morning:

”Apologies for my gesture the other day, it was a reaction that nothing describes my way of being or my way of thinking. I have always represented and will represent the values of this club and this fans as they deserve”

Let’s hope that’s the end of it now.