Leeds v Norwich 2nd leg - Post Match Discussion

[SG90]

I dont want to be the wet noodle here .... believe me, I was jumping around my living room like everyone else. BUT...

I do hope we didn't just play "our final". Look at world cups, Euro's, rugby world cups, etc. and so often a team that plays a blinder to win their semi just can't repeat the energy in the final.
As DF has said this is a young team. I just hope they didn't put every ounce into reversing the trend we were on for tonight and have an empty tank at Wembley.

But we have a good break, which is a good thing, and a manager who is eyes wide open to his assets and risks.
I for one hope we play West Brom.

I think the fact it's 9 days until the game will help us massively. Enough time to get over the celebrations and focus on the game, but also the atmosphere will be completely different in the changing room after a big win.

I'm sure the likes of Jimmy, Willy and Geo are desperate to strut their stuff at Wembley and turn up on a big occasion.

[SG90]

I don't think we have any players with Wembley experience? Maybe we could wheel in Kalvin to give a pep talk

[SG90]

I agree Cjay. Norwich were terrible. Their goalie gifted us the first 2 goals. But it wasn't just the goalie. They barely created a chance themselves - that one save from Meslier. And we could have easily scored 8 or 9. Full credit to our players and their performance. But only one team showed up.

As good as we were, if Sargent scores for 2-1 the game completely changes, as does the atmosphere, and I think we probably go on to lose. Everyone forgets Derby didn't even have a shot on target in both ties until we gifted them a goal.

We have to take our chances at Wembley and can't afford to waste many.

[Kennyb41]

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Well, that's ruined it for me.

I thought Camus used to play for us.

[Jaydog]

I don't think we have any players with Wembley experience? Maybe we could wheel in Kalvin to give a pep talk

Pep talk
He can tell them all about the benches.

[Sean_Nile]

It was those fluorescent yellow neon gloves that blinded Sargent

[SG90]

Pep talk
He can tell them all about the benches.

Nah he played for England in the Euro 2020 final

[Orange Box]

You go girl.

But how dya like this ?

You say - 'we didn't allow Norwich to play'



Now as much as i think you're right, how about - 'DF allowed his players to play' ?

One becomes the other Kenny. By DF granting that freedom of movement and expression, to play without fear, that means we controlled every aspect, as much as is possible in a two sided contest.

For me, the biggest smile came from the fact that we WANTED to win the 50/50s, so we did.

[Orange Box]

Flights to London & hotel booked but no tickets yet. God favours the brave

Fingers crossed for ya buddy.

[Sean_Nile]

Flights to London & hotel booked but no tickets yet. God favours the brave

[The Subhuman]

I agree Cjay. Norwich were terrible. Their goalie gifted us the first 2 goals. But it wasn't just the goalie. They barely created a chance themselves - that one save from Meslier. And we could have easily scored 8 or 9. Full credit to our players and their performance. But only one team showed up.

No fault for their second for me from the keeper. Stunning ball into what bowlers call the corridor of uncertainty. Maybe a touch of blame for the first but Gruev delivered the perfect and most unexpected FK. Who here was thinking he'll go for goal 35 yards out?

[lufc1304]

No fault for their second for me from the keeper. Stunning ball into what bowlers call the corridor of uncertainty. Maybe a touch of blame for the first but Gruev delivered the perfect and most unexpected FK. Who here was thinking he'll go for goal 35 yards out?

That Gnonto cross was pure filth, and the corridor of uncertainty is exactly where he put it. Gunn, probably like 99% of other keepers, caught in two minds. Excellent headed finish from the much maligned Piroe (not by me, I'll add), who told Willy exactly where he wanted it.

[Kennyb41]

It was those fluorescent yellow neon gloves that blinded Sargent

We have to stand by Les Mes, and accept his weaknesses at crosses until : HE GETS HIMSELF IN THE FECKIN GYM, BULKS UP, AND GAINS THE CONFIDENCE HE NEEDS TO OUT MUSCLE SOME FCKERS !!! ......andddddddddd relax.

But i've only been saying this for years - "SOMEONE GET THE FCKER ON THE WEIGHTS AND SOME UPPER BODY STRENGTH"

His positives with DF's style far outweigh the negatives.

Little old Leeds atm will not find any better, the bigger clubs ALL want keepers comfortable with the ball at their feet and good distribution wise, and he ain't a bad un.

We ALL know he shits his pants at crosses, but when that Sargent went thru on goal last night, i had a good feeling Mes was gonna spread himself well, it was no surprise to me he saved it the way he did, and normally in that situation, and with a shite keeper, you know 8/10 he's gonna score, but i immediately thought - "Go on Mes you can do this" and i literally had it at 50/50 when i saw him move towards it.

He can only get better, but there will be c**k ups, but i guarantee, someone will come for him because of his feet.

And we will struggle to find better at our current level and situ.

[Jaydog]

Nah he played for England in the Euro 2020 final

Can he remember that far back

[Tom the Cat]

Fingers crossed for ya buddy.

Hope you get the tickets but don't forget that there is the Teddington v Kingston ladies hockey match if you don't.

[Tom the Cat]

Awsome performance - from both the team and the fans. Bring on the Baggies

[Cjay]

Eddie enjoyed himself

[Cjay]

I dont want to be the wet noodle here .... believe me, I was jumping around my living room like everyone else. BUT...

I do hope we didn't just play "our final". Look at world cups, Euro's, rugby world cups, etc. and so often a team that plays a blinder to win their semi just can't repeat the energy in the final.
As DF has said this is a young team. I just hope they didn't put every ounce into reversing the trend we were on for tonight and have an empty tank at Wembley.

But we have a good break, which is a good thing, and a manager who is eyes wide open to his assets and risks.
I for one hope we play West Brom.

No reason they can't.

We have 10 days rest and just put in one of our best performances of the season.

The worry was how we'd cope with the pressure and could we find our form again.

We did both.

Don't see why they can't do it once more for 90 minutes

[Sean_Nile]

Well, that's ruined it for me.

I thought Camus used to play for us.

most likey it was that other Albert you were thinking of.

[CUSSIE01]

most likey it was that other Albert you were thinking of.
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