Southampton v Leeds Utd Match Thread - Harrison, Roberts and Struijk in for Phillips, Raphinha and Firpo

[White Riot]

How would anyone imagine that Forshaw is gonna turn a game like that for you?

Only MB and Radz would think that's possible.

[Cjay]

Adam Forshaw had the 3rd worst passing accuracy only worsened by 2 kids.

Summerville and Gelhardt.

And those 2 will have been trying to play far more difficult passes whereas Forshaw will have been playing safe.

[White Riot]

Adam Forshaw had the 3rd worst passing accuracy only worsened by 2 kids.

Summerville and Gelhardt.

And those 2 will have been trying to play far more difficult passes whereas Forshaw will have been playing safe.

I think it was Forshaw that took a quick free-kick and passed it a few yards to Southampton

[Ellandback1]

[onemoreslogan]

I think you have to give credit to Southampton. They knew we were coming with a makeshift lineup and their gameplan was to pressure the hell out of us and force mistakes. They came with the energy to execute and we couldn't cope. Leaving the middle to Klich alone was folly. Pascal plays too deep and Rodrigo/Roberts don't come back far enough to help for that formation to work. If KP were fit it's a different ballgame.

I'm as disappointed as anyone, but it was always going to be difficult to get a result with that lineup on the road. Hat's off to the Saints, they played well and deserved the win.

[whiteswan]

I saw that Matt....but didn't get what it was all about. Can you explain please

[SG90]

I think it was Forshaw that took a quick free-kick and passed it a few yards to Southampton

Just about sums him up!

[danhirons]

Basically this season if we don't have some or all of KP, raphinha and paddy we're going to struggle to various amounts depending on the team we're facing and who's out

[danhirons]

I think it was Forshaw that took a quick free-kick and passed it a few yards to Southampton

Yeah that was awful. Almost played them.in as well with one very short pass to struijk

[1964white]

Basically this season if we don't have some or all of KP, raphinha and paddy we're going to struggle to various amounts depending on the team we're facing and who's out

Not great when you think about it, we are basically a four-man team.

Without them, we are a dis-jointed mess.

[Ellandback1]

I think you have to give credit to Southampton. They knew we were coming with a makeshift lineup and their gameplan was to pressure the hell out of us and force mistakes. They came with the energy to execute and we couldn't cope. Leaving the middle to Klich alone was folly. Pascal plays too deep and Rodrigo/Roberts don't come back far enough to help for that formation to work. If KP were fit it's a different ballgame.

I'm as disappointed as anyone, but it was always going to be difficult to get a result with that lineup on the road. Hat's off to the Saints, they played well and deserved the win.

We have to stop making excuses for the team; yes we had our best three players out, but so did they, plus they had to sell their best players last Summer (Bertrand and Vestegaard to Leicester and Ings to Villa)whilst haven't had to sell anyone!

Everyone that played for us, is part of the first team squad, thus more than capable, especially as it is so wafer thin.

We were outplayed by Southampton; they got their first win of the season. They had 19 shots to our three.

When are we going to stop making excuses for our team?

[Ellandback1]

Yeah that was awful. Almost played them.in as well with one very short pass to struijk

It was to Llorente. Thank goodness he was swiched on, and managed to get the ball back to Meslier.

[mentalcase]

We have to stop making excuses for the team; yes we had our best three players out, but so did they, plus they had to sell their best players last Summer (Bertrand and Vestegaard to Leicester and Ings to Villa)whilst haven't had to sell anyone!

Everyone that played for us, is part of the first team squad, thus more than capable, especially as it is so wafer thin.

We were outplayed by Southampton; they got their first win of the season. They had 19 shots to our three.

When are we going to stop making excuses for our team?

Well said ellandback
stop making excuses, it's up to Bielsa and his well overpaid backroom staff to address the situation, and fast.
Also the owners to make sure the correct recruit is made, not a f@cking 3 man decision, would you like a cup of tea Victor...yes please....oh, myself and Marcelo say no, stay parched you twat !!! ???

[VinnysTattoo]

I still think the last few games of last season were a wasted opportunity to bed in some of the younger players. The managers total reliance on his “18” meant we persisted with Costa and Alioski when we knew they’d be leaving in the Summer. Players like Gelhardt didn’t even get to wet their toes in matches that had very little meaning. Those last games were ideal to rest players after a flat out campaign but they all played to the last.
Worrying also is that Forshaw in now in the 18 and looks likely to block Bate.

[rab_rant]

The way we are playing now bears a remarkable similarity to how Sheffield United performed in the season that they went down.

Just losing by the odd goal, and come March Chris Wilder jumps ship.

If the midfield problem is not solved and there are no new transfers at Christmas I wonder if Bielsa will remain as head coach.

I can see him walking

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[SG90]

The way we are playing now bears a remarkable similarity to how Sheffield United performed in the season that they went down.

Just losing by the odd goal, and come March Chris Wilder jumps ship.

If the midfield problem is not solved and there are no new transfers at Christmas I wonder if Bielsa will remain as head coach.

I can see him walking

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Walking away from the mess he created, how noble.

[SG90]

I still think the last few games of last season were a wasted opportunity to bed in some of the younger players. The managers total reliance on his “18” meant we persisted with Costa and Alioski when we knew they’d be leaving in the Summer. Players like Gelhardt didn’t even get to wet their toes in matches that had very little meaning. Those last games were ideal to rest players after a flat out campaign but they all played to the last.
Worrying also is that Forshaw in now in the 18 and looks likely to block Bate.

Yep, we have arguably the best young English midfielder at the club and his route is blocked by a cripple. It wouldn't surprise me if he left in the summer!

[BGwhite]

I think Bielsa would walk if he thought he could do no more , what would be the point in staying.

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[Ellandback1]

I saw that Matt....but didn't get what it was all about. Can you explain please

Kris Boyd is anti Leeds, and Jeff Stelling stuck up for us...

[whiteswan]

Kris Boyd is anti Leeds, and Jeff Stelling stuck up for us...

Who is Kris Boyd? Is he some other saddo ex footballer trying to make a name for himself by whipping up contentious nonsense about us, just like that other twit on talk sport