Leeds Utd v Rotherham Utd Match Thread

[AcrossThePondAsh]

Really surprised our possession was only 59%, it seemed so much more than that.

Me too, Chilli. Definitely didn't feel that way.

[AcrossThePondAsh]

DF on Jimmy's PK: "If I'm honest, I like it more classical."

[andrewjohnsmith]

FT Stats

xG*
Leeds: 2.70
Rotherham: 0.28

Possession
Leeds: 59%
Rotherham: 41%

Shots
Leeds: 19 total = 6 on target, 7 off target, & 6 blocked
Rotherham: 7 total = 2 on target, 2 off target, & 3 blocked

*Expected goals (xG) measures the quality of a chance by calculating the likelihood that it will be scored from a particular position on the pitch during a particular phase of play.

Almost 10x better than them !!!

[AcrossThePondAsh]

Almost 10x better than them !!!

Credit to the backline and frontline--that's the kind of balance we need.

[andrewjohnsmith]

KickofGoal was perfect as well.

Comfortable for 99% of the game.

Got careless towards the end forcing Meslier to make a few decent saves.

Finishing again was poor unfortunately but didn't matter in the end.

Back 4 were solid, thought Firpo coped well given they targeted him.

Gruev and Kamara very effective covering Rodon and Ampadu.

Another decent game for Gnonto and ok from Bamford.

Summerville and Rutter ran the show.

Pleased CC got on the pitch.

Pleased too. Shows the manager is backing him. And that his attitude is back where it should be.

I only did radio today. But Dorigo was knocking CC for a little mistake today - inexperience. Not sure what exactly. Comment: "And that's why he's not 1st choice back up."

[andrewjohnsmith]

Southampton xG of 1.55 today and scored 5.

4 goals from the bench as well, don't think we've had 4 all season

Wish we could be more clinical but not the Leeds way it seems.

Leicester won 2-1 and were outshot 13-5

[AcrossThePondAsh]

Pleased too. Shows the manager is backing him. And that his attitude is back where it should be.

I only did radio today. But Dorigo was knocking CC for a little mistake today - inexperience. Not sure what exactly. Comment: "And that's why he's not 1st choice back up."

Think that was the time he overran the player and got the foul. A little too eager TBF thought he made the most of his minutes. Nice to see DF coaching him as soon as the final whistle blew too.

[Cjay]

Pleased too. Shows the manager is backing him. And that his attitude is back where it should be.

I only did radio today. But Dorigo was knocking CC for a little mistake today - inexperience. Not sure what exactly. Comment: "And that's why he's not 1st choice back up."

Wanted to win the ball, got tight, attacker fell over and gave a free kick.

Naive maybe but he wins the ball back and launches an attack and he's a hero.

Nothing massively wrong imo

[Cjay]

Leicester won 2-1 and were outshot 13-5

Been clinical all season Leicester.

Both they and Southampton overperforming xG.

We aren't.

Interestingly non penalty xG Southampton are top we are 2nd.

[The Subhuman]

The three forward midfielders all outstanding today, couldn't really separate Geo/Cry and Willy who's daring Farke to put James back in when he's fit. The 4th member had a good game without being top quality, some mis-controls letting him down

[1964white]

Willy just wide. Great pass from Geo.

James would have buried that chance.

[AcrossThePondAsh]

The three forward midfielders all outstanding today, couldn't really separate Geo/Cry and Willy who's daring Farke to put James back in when he's fit. The 4th member had a good game without being top quality, some mis-controls letting him down

That's the kind of headache for DF I'm ok with. Pushes the players too.

[AcrossThePondAsh]

James would have buried that chance.

I do miss his wee legs pumping for all they're worth No slight at all to Gnonto, who's made the best of Dan's absence.

[The Subhuman]

That's the kind of headache for DF I'm ok with. Pushes the players too.

Yep, and James offers something different to Gnonto. Love to see Willy get some time in his favoured left side...

In other news Archie seems to be becoming a full back by trade atm, probably needs a run of games in midfield to become a midfielder again

[AcrossThePondAsh]

Yep, and James offers something different to Gnonto. Love to see Willy get some time in his favoured left side...

In other news Archie seems to be becoming a full back by trade atm, probably needs a run of games in midfield to become a midfielder again

Love that DF has multiple, legitimate attacking options that also provide some variety in terms of style of play, set-up, etc. Also, means we can make other teams work a little harder with the prep, game-time decisions, etc.

Archie continues to amaze from match to match. His footwork, in particular, in these most recent matches has gotten better and better. I'm excited to see what he could do with it in the middle of the pitch, especially with his ability to read the game and opposing players. It will be interesting to see DF's take on the Archie/Connor conundrum. Again, good headaches to have.

[andrewjohnsmith]

The three forward midfielders all outstanding today, couldn't really separate Geo/Cry and Willy who's daring Farke to put James back in when he's fit. The 4th member had a good game without being top quality, some mis-controls letting him down

Farke has said before that rotation is nonsense. The team rotates itself over the course of a season. It makes me think that James wouldn't walk back in immediately. That he'll have to wait for the spot to open up again. Same for Strujik and Roberts. Probably won't start a game until an injury or suspension opens a spot up.

[andrewjohnsmith]

Love that DF has multiple, legitimate attacking options that also provide some variety in terms of style of play, set-up, etc. Also, means we can make other teams work a little harder with the prep, game-time decisions, etc.

Archie continues to amaze from match to match. His footwork, in particular, in these most recent matches has gotten better and better. I'm excited to see what he could do with it in the middle of the pitch, especially with his ability to read the game and opposing players. It will be interesting to see DF's take on the Archie/Connor conundrum. Again, good headaches to have.

Just mentioned on a previous post about Dan James. I don't think anyone walks back in. I think Farke likes to keep the same team and only make changes when there's an injury. And then the next player gets to keep his place until something else happens.

[1964white]

Really surprised our possession was only 59%, it seemed so much more than that.

The five substitutions was the reason our possession stats decreased somewhat.

At 3-0, Farke was correct to rest half of his outfield players, as a consequence, we lost our control, cohesion & dominance, the game became more of a leveller, although Rotherham rarely looked like scoring a consolation goal

[Barlow Boy]

Looked to be a nasty incident in the KOP during the game, someone was led out being carried in a wheelchair.

Didn’t look good, hope the person is ok

[1964white]

I do miss his wee legs pumping for all they're worth No slight at all to Gnonto, who's made the best of Dan's absence.

10 goals & 7 assists can't be sniffed at, his lightening pace is astounding.

I'm a big fan of Dan.