Leeds Utd vs Stoke City Match Thread - GREAT UNCUT FOOTAGE

[Ellandback1]

Monday 21st April 3:00pm | Elland Road


Leeds United welcome Stoke City to Elland Road on Easter Monday knowing promotion to the Premier League could be sealed before the day is out. After grinding out a crucial 1-0 victory away at Oxford United on Good Friday, the Whites now sit on the brink. Three more points could push them over the line if Sheffield United drop points away at Burnley later in the evening. For Daniel Farke’s side, the mission is clear: take care of their own business and let the rest unfold.

Standing in their way are a rejuvenated Stoke City side who’ve enjoyed an impressive resurgence under Mark Robins. Consecutive wins over Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday have lifted the Potters to 16th and comfortably away from the relegation scrap. Their strong finish to the campaign has been built on a solid back four and an energetic forward line, and they’ll be coming to Elland Road with confidence and nothing to lose.

Farke has called on Leeds supporters to bring the noise for what could be a defining moment in the club’s season. And there’s good news on the injury front too, with Dan James making his return from a hamstring issue in the final stages at Oxford. While it’s unclear whether he’s ready to start, his presence in the squad is a huge lift. In his absence, Wilfried Gnonto has stepped up on the right flank and will probably be trusted again from the off.





Leeds, however, are still managing key injuries. Joe Rothwell remains out, meaning Ilia Gruev and Ao Tanaka are likely to start a fourth consecutive match together in midfield. Pascal Struijk is out for the season, so Ethan Ampadu will continue alongside Joe Rodon at centre-back, with Karl Darlow again starting in goal. Farke praised Darlow’s composure after Friday’s clean sheet, noting his impact in steadying the defence during a crucial run-in.

Stoke are contending with a left-back crisis after Jordan Thompson was stretchered off on Friday and Eric Bocat picked up a knock. With Josh Wilson-Esbrand not fully fit and Enda Stevens also sidelined, Robins may need to reshuffle his defence. That said, the Potters’ recent defensive form has been strong, and the likes of Junior Tchamadeu, Ben Wilmot and Ashley Phillips are likely to be called upon again. January signing Ali Al-Hamadi should continue up front after an impressive run.

Elland Road is set for a dramatic afternoon as the final act of the Easter double-header plays out. With promotion within reach, Leeds must stay focused and finish the job against a dangerous Stoke side. Whatever happens in the later kick-off between Sheffield United and Burnley, the priority for Leeds is simple: win, and they’re nearly there. The rest may just take care of itself.




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[Tyzy]

If we could potentially win promotion on Monday it's a shame Sheff U weren't playing before us so if we beat Stoke we could celebrate ,especially for the fans at the game.
I remember in 92 when we won the title I was at the Sheff U away game but had to wait untill the Man U game later in the day ,winning the title felt a bit underwhelming.

[John in Louisiana]

Stoke on a good run of form, unbeaten in their last five (three wins). This game will not be easy.

Fans will need to turn up in a big way to help the team over the line, but of course they will.

I will be able to live with any outcome other than a Blades win coupled with a Leeds loss. If that comes to pass I'll stick my head in the oven.

Fortunately, I have an electric oven.

[CUSSIE01]

Stoke on a good run of form, unbeaten in their last five (three wins). This game will not be easy.

Fans will need to turn up in a big way to help the team over the line, but of course they will.

I will be able to live with any outcome other than a Blades win coupled with a Leeds loss. If that comes to pass I'll stick my head in the oven.

Fortunately, I have an electric oven.

Stoke’s last 5 have been against
Sheff Wed 15th
Cardiff 23rd
Luton 22nd
Preston 17th
QPR 24th
Hardly the same as Leeds United at Elland Rd but these are the type of banana skins we’ve slipped on before. Playing before Burnley/Sheff Utd should take away the pressure as well and heap it on the other 2 if we win. If their game was at the same time & the Blunts were winning it might filter through and quieten the crowd, this way the fans can get 100% behind our lads with no other distractions.
We’ve gotten ourselves in a brilliant position so now is not the time for doubt.

[GreennWhite]

If there was ever a game were we needed a couple of early goals then this Stoke game is it. They wont be a push over as some might think. If we dont score early then the longer it goes on the more nervous the crowd will become and that wont help the players.
We all know that Elland Road isnt a nice place when the fans get nervous it does make the atmosphere very tense.
The biggest motivation is whats on offer if we get the win, and that should be all that Farke has to say to them. If they all want it badly enough its there for them to have it.

[Jammy 07]

If there was ever a game were we needed a couple of early goals then this Stoke game is it. They wont be a push over as some might think. If we dont score early then the longer it goes on the more nervous the crowd will become and that wont help the players.
We all know that Elland Road isnt a nice place when the fans get nervous it does make the atmosphere very tense.
The biggest motivation is whats on offer if we get the win, and that should be all that Farke has to say to them. If they all want it badly enough its there for them to have it.

Score early...like against Wigan
Opponents down to ten men early...like against Wigan
Cave into the pressure and lose 1-2...like against Wigan and ???

It's not about wanting it badly enough because sometimes you can want it too much.

[Sean_Nile]

Consider this, we are 5 points ahead of the blades. If we win on monday and they loose to Burnley that would put us 8 points ahead with 2 games to play which if they won would only give them 6 points, so it is impossible for them to catch us.

That is the best possible scenario, and if we went on to win the last 2 game that would give us 100 points and go up a champions... because of goal difference no matter what Burnley do.

When I calculated the "wisdom of the crowd" it was 15 points from the last 7 games which would also give a 100 points total.

I must say that I am more that a little bit upset about folks saying "don't count your chickens" it displays a god awful fearfulness, a trembling in trepidation, a cowering behind the sofa, the expression of doubts that history will repeat and we will fade, this nihilistic fatalism, the pall that descends like an evil miasma, the stench of unbelief, the sneering at the happy clappers who wear rose tinted glasses. The lack of faith.
What a fan base!!! The best in the world... so emotional as Farke would say

It was refreshing to read the oxford forum for there you got the feeling that even having lost to us, they had a positive attitude and exuded optimism, that on that performance, they would not be relegated.

Admit it, when the opposition fans are optimistic and confident it sows a seed of doubt in your mind that things might not go well for you. Well I might make the conjecture that an opposition fan reading MOT would step away thinking those Leeds fans are so unsure of their team, and that must mean we are in with a chance.

It is sickening.

[Jaydog]

Consider this, we are 5 points ahead of the blades. If we win on monday and they loose to Burnley that would put us 8 points ahead with 2 games to play which if they won would only give them 6 points, so it is impossible for them to catch us.

That is the best possible scenario, and if we went on to win the last 2 game that would give us 100 points and go up a champions... because of goal difference no matter what Burnley do.

When I calculated the "wisdom of the crowd" it was 15 points from the last 7 games which would also give a 100 points total.

I must say that I am more that a little bit upset about folks saying "don't count your chickens" it displays a god awful fearfulness, a trembling in trepidation, a cowering behind the sofa, the expression of doubts that history will repeat and we will fade, this nihilistic fatalism, the pall that descends like an evil miasma, the stench of unbelief, the sneering at the happy clappers who wear rose tinted glasses. The lack of faith.
What a fan base!!! The best in the world... so emotional as Farke would say

It was refreshing to read the oxford forum for there you got the feeling that even having lost to us, they had a positive attitude and exuded optimism, that on that performance, they would not be relegated.

Admit it, when the opposition fans are optimistic and confident it sows a seed of doubt in your mind that things might not go well for you. Well I might make the conjecture that an opposition fan reading MOT would step away thinking those Leeds fans are so unsure of their team, and that must mean we are in with a chance.

It is sickening.

LOSE

[Jammy 07]

Consider this, we are 5 points ahead of the blades. If we win on monday and they loose to Burnley that would put us 8 points ahead with 2 games to play which if they won would only give them 6 points, so it is impossible for them to catch us.

That is the best possible scenario, and if we went on to win the last 2 game that would give us 100 points and go up a champions... because of goal difference no matter what Burnley do.

When I calculated the "wisdom of the crowd" it was 15 points from the last 7 games which would also give a 100 points total.

I must say that I am more that a little bit upset about folks saying "don't count your chickens" it displays a god awful fearfulness, a trembling in trepidation, a cowering behind the sofa, the expression of doubts that history will repeat and we will fade, this nihilistic fatalism, the pall that descends like an evil miasma, the stench of unbelief, the sneering at the happy clappers who wear rose tinted glasses. The lack of faith.
What a fan base!!! The best in the world... so emotional as Farke would say

It was refreshing to read the oxford forum for there you got the feeling that even having lost to us, they had a positive attitude and exuded optimism, that on that performance, they would not be relegated.

Admit it, when the opposition fans are optimistic and confident it sows a seed of doubt in your mind that things might not go well for you. Well I might make the conjecture that an opposition fan reading MOT would step away thinking those Leeds fans are so unsure of their team, and that must mean we are in with a chance.

It is sickening.

No one is trembling in trepidation, or cowering behind the sofa.

Cautiously optimistic is the default setting

[Sean_Nile]

No one is trembling in trepidation, or cowering behind the sofa.

Cautiously optimistic is the default setting

Yes but, no but, if Kjetil Knutsen does not leave Bobo/Glimt and come and manage us instead of that useless Farke we haven't a hope in hell of surviving in the premiership

[Barlow Boy]

LOSE

Gets on your tits too does it JD

[whiteswan]

Stoke’s last 5 have been against
Sheff Wed 15th
Cardiff 23rd
Luton 22nd
Preston 17th
QPR 24th
Hardly the same as Leeds United at Elland Rd but these are the type of banana skins we’ve slipped on before. Playing before Burnley/Sheff Utd should take away the pressure as well and heap it on the other 2 if we win. If their game was at the same time & the Blunts were winning it might filter through and quieten the crowd, this way the fans can get 100% behind our lads with no other distractions.
We’ve gotten ourselves in a brilliant position so now is not the time for doubt.

Remember the second leg of the play offs v Derby, 2019. It was there for the taking, we had a 2-0 lead to take into the game, Elland Rd was buzzing, free white scarves giving a sea of white everywhere.....look what happened.

Chickens and eggs.....I'm not counting just yet.

[Jaydog]

Gets on your tits too does it JD

Yes.
They do it on purpose

[Barlow Boy]

Yes.
They do it on purpose

‘Their’ coming after you JD.

[Jaydog]

‘Their’ coming after you JD.

I’ve opened myself up to it now.
I’m on a looser I think

[Jaydog]

I’ve opened myself up to it now.
I’m on a looser I think

Loser

[CUSSIE01]

Consider this, we are 5 points ahead of the blades. If we win on monday and they loose to Burnley that would put us 8 points ahead with 2 games to play which if they won would only give them 6 points, so it is impossible for them to catch us.

That is the best possible scenario, and if we went on to win the last 2 game that would give us 100 points and go up a champions... because of goal difference no matter what Burnley do.

When I calculated the "wisdom of the crowd" it was 15 points from the last 7 games which would also give a 100 points total.

I must say that I am more that a little bit upset about folks saying "don't count your chickens" it displays a god awful fearfulness, a trembling in trepidation, a cowering behind the sofa, the expression of doubts that history will repeat and we will fade, this nihilistic fatalism, the pall that descends like an evil miasma, the stench of unbelief, the sneering at the happy clappers who wear rose tinted glasses. The lack of faith.
What a fan base!!! The best in the world... so emotional as Farke would say

It was refreshing to read the oxford forum for there you got the feeling that even having lost to us, they had a positive attitude and exuded optimism, that on that performance, they would not be relegated.

Admit it, when the opposition fans are optimistic and confident it sows a seed of doubt in your mind that things might not go well for you. Well I might make the conjecture that an opposition fan reading MOT would step away thinking those Leeds fans are so unsure of their team, and that must mean we are in with a chance.

It is sickening.

Said on another thread that my chickens remain uncounted so I apologise if I’m one of the sickening crowd SN , also been called a happy clapper on here and Oogleman and me were the only 2 who predicted 19 points from our final 7 games. Confident we’ll go up as champions but I’ve supported Leeds long enough to know not to tempt fate.

[weasel]

I hope the crowd won't be nervy. To be honest even a loss is not disatrous. If we lose and Burnley win then we ar still 5 points clear of Sheff U and only need 1 point. If we lose and the other game is a draw then we are 1 point behind Burnley but still 4 ahead of Sheff U. Even if we lose and Sheff U win then we are still top of the table , level with Burnley and 2 points ahead of Sheff U. In many ways this is almost a free hit.

[whiteswan]

Said on another thread that my chickens remain uncounted so I apologise if I’m one of the sickening crowd SN , also been called a happy clapper on here and Oogleman and me were the only 2 who predicted 19 points from our final 7 games. Confident we’ll go up as champions but I’ve supported Leeds long enough to know not to tempt fate.

Excellently very well said Cussie
I like chicken and eggs as well

[Barlow Boy]

I hope the crowd won't be nervy. To be honest even a loss is not disatrous. If we lose and Burnley win then we ar still 5 points clear of Sheff U and only need 1 point. If we lose and the other game is a draw then we are 1 point behind Burnley but still 4 ahead of Sheff U. Even if we lose and Sheff U win then we are still top of the table , level with Burnley and 2 points ahead of Sheff U. In many ways this is almost a free hit.

I’d be surprised if it’s not a celebratory atmosphere from the start.

A goal against will, of course, change that but I’d be surprised if we are nervy in the crowd.