Weston McKennie

[King Hennessy]

How to become a Leeds hero

For the couple seasons Weston played at Juve, all you would hear Juve fans talk about is his weight and how "unfit" he looked despite him consistently covering the most ground on the squad and doing all the dirty work and was one of the first names on the team sheet in the midfield over the likes of players like Rabiot and others. I think his style of play will be much more appreciated at Leeds and in the premier league in general where toughness, bravery, heart and engine are valued just as much as technical ability and finesse. He's still a younger lad at 24 years of age and will only continue to improve on other aspects of his game but you can't teach toughness.

[John in Louisiana]

For the couple seasons Weston played at Juve, all you would hear Juve fans talk about is his weight and how "unfit" he looked despite him consistently covering the most ground on the squad and doing all the dirty work and was one of the first names on the team sheet in the midfield ....

Same thing is happening here, alas.

[BlackHillsPaul]

For the couple seasons Weston played at Juve, all you would hear Juve fans talk about is his weight and how "unfit" he looked despite him consistently covering the most ground on the squad and doing all the dirty work and was one of the first names on the team sheet in the midfield over the likes of players like Rabiot and others. I think his style of play will be much more appreciated at Leeds and in the premier league in general where toughness, bravery, heart and engine are valued just as much as technical ability and finesse. He's still a younger lad at 24 years of age and will only continue to improve on other aspects of his game but you can't teach toughness.

And you hear the same crap from a small minority on this message board. They know who they are....

[JoeDenver]

Thought Weston was solid yesterday. Would love to see Leon’s stat pull for his performances against Forest.

[1964white]

Thought Weston was solid yesterday. Would love to see Leon’s stat pull for his performances against Forest.

Will be up this evening, Joe.

Hardly had chance to breathe this week. I'm watching a re-run of the first-half this morning, then the second-half later today.

[Overman]

And you hear the same crap from a small minority on this message board. They know who they are....

Indeed, you only have to look at Jan Molby and how much ground he covered.

[JoeDenver]

Will be up this evening, Joe.

Hardly had chance to breathe this week. I'm watching a re-run of the first-half this morning, then the second-half later today.

No pressure at all. More of a compliment to the insight you provide. It’s been a regular “must read.” But definitely curious. I’ve gotta get my player ratings up

[1964white]

No pressure at all. More of a compliment to the insight you provide. It’s been a regular “must read.” But definitely curious. I’ve gotta get my player ratings up

Thank you, Joe.

[The Subhuman]

That's funny, I thought it was just English fans who didn't know how to appreciate him.

I'm a fan, I love what he brings to the team. Like Klich, it's not flashy but it is quality. I've no idea or opinion either way wether he's here next season but right now, for me, he's key. He should only get better.

[JoeDenver]

I'm a fan, I love what he brings to the team. Like Klich, it's not flashy but it is quality. I've no idea or opinion either way wether he's here next season but right now, for me, he's key. He should only get better.

Agreed. He seems to get slightly better each week. Really curious to see how he’s playing with 4-5 games left as I think he’ll be at his peak by then.

[The Subhuman]

Klich was a class above imo. Jury's out over McK for me, but I haven't been able to watch every game tbf.

No I wouldn't say so, I love Klich, was my avatar for a long time and was only one of two in his camp here around the time TC shipped him out, basically for insubordination, It took Klich a while to establish himself at ER

.... They're not the same player though, McKennie is definitely better defensively, maybe a little more multi talented. Klich was better in the final third, just... There's really not much in it ...imo.

[King Hennessy]

And you hear the same crap from a small minority on this message board. They know who they are....

Ive seen it but it's still very early in his Leeds career. I believe that kind of talk will fade with his play. In Italy it was never going to happen. The way they obsess over another grown man's physique and diet is beyond me.

[1964white]

Forest

Good
23 passes
5 interceptions
2 defensive headers
2 headers
2 tackles (one exceptional)
2 runs
1 headed clearance
1 block
high passing accuracy

Bad
2 lost possession
1 pass
1 cross

Rating - 9.5 - Weston's best game in the white shirt of Leeds

[andrewjohnsmith]

Forest

Good
23 passes
5 interceptions
2 defensive headers
2 headers
2 tackles (one exceptional)
2 runs
1 headed clearance
1 block
high passing accuracy

Bad
2 lost possession
1 pass
1 cross

Rating - 9.5 - Weston's best game in the white shirt of Leeds

There was a discussion on The Square Ball as to whether his lay off to Roca (that led to Harrison's goal) was a miskick or a touch of genius. I'd like to say that latter.

[Kennyb41]

There was a discussion on The Square Ball as to whether his lay off to Roca (that led to Harrison's goal) was a miskick or a touch of genius. I'd like to say that latter.

A discussion ?

Wtf is there to discuss ???

It was neither genius or a miskick.

It was awareness, simple as.

If he had done anything else i'd have been screaming at him for not doing what he did.

[JoeDenver]

Forest

Good
23 passes
5 interceptions
2 defensive headers
2 headers
2 tackles (one exceptional)
2 runs
1 headed clearance
1 block
high passing accuracy

Bad
2 lost possession
1 pass
1 cross

Rating - 9.5 - Weston's best game in the white shirt of Leeds

Wow!! I’m cringing now that I only gave him an 8.5. What was I thinking ;)

Thanks so much for the rewatch, Leon! Good intel. Hoping for even better things from him against Palace!

[Kennyb41]

Wow!! I’m cringing now that I only gave him an 8.5. What was I thinking ;)

Thanks so much for the rewatch, Leon! Good intel. Hoping for even better things from him against Palace!

You shouldn't be cringing.

The majority of the team deserved an all- round 8.0

There were no under- performers, and that's the most pleasant thing.

If we're gonna be pedantic give Jack a 8.1 and Meslier a 7.9

Weston gets an 8.0 along with Roca and the rest.

Javi gets a 8.1 also.

[geeno_philly]

American homer here....love the Americans and watch as often as possible. But the soccer head in me.
McKennie...does look thick compared to what I have seen in the past few years. May be appearance cause EPL needs to be fitter than SerieA and LaLiga. Has only been here for a short time on his second coach. Schemes are not mastered in a short period of time, particularly after coming from Juve where he could freely run. Never sure if he has technical ability to play EPL. Surprised he hasnt scored of head yet.

[Kennyb41]

Everyone get the fck out of here with any so called American love-in or hate-in.

I'm here to discuss how good they are along with Rasmus, Sinisterra, Willy etc...... and they're ALL on a level playing field as far as i'm concerned.

I judge every single player on what i see on the pitch and over the 90 mins.

I couldn't give a flying f**k if they're from Mars, or whether they're a English, Dutch, Scottish, French, Colombian, Skandi, Italian, Yankee, German, Spanish, or a twat from the Lord of the flies, it's what matters on the pitch for me and whether they earn their coin or not.

We have a right old mish mash, so let's see what Javi can do with em.

[Kennyb41]

Hey, and after thinking we might miss TA and his workrate, i'm not reet bothered now coz Javi might have that in hand.