Sheffield United v Leeds United Match Thread

[60sUnited]

Likes of James, Aaronson and Tanaka are starting to tire, and of course, all 3 will be on international duty

As a 72 year old long long standing supporter of Leeds and football in general, I just can't get my head around this getting tired thing, after a week without a game ! Call me old fashioned BUT.

[Cjay]

Need to get Piroe the ball when he drops deep.

He starts a lot of our attacks with the movement and little passes

[White Riot]

Just seen the replay of the goal. Why doesn’t James close BBD down? He sits off and allows him too much space to make the cross. Poor.

Very poor OB, just stood and watched him.

[SG90]

Are our new signings playing?

Well Gruev is. I'm sure Bamfraud will be soon.

[Ellandback1]

Are our new signings playing?

We don't need any (apparently)

[Finnatic]

We’re back in this after a dreadful opening 20 where we gave them too much respect and too much space in midfield. Meslier certainly has the talent, but I have to question his ability to handle pressure.
James/Solomon hold the key for me. James FB is sitting deep because of James pace, this leaves Solomon space to run in behind without being offside.
I wouldn’t change anything personnel wise right now. We can do this.

Agreed, I wouldn’t change yet.
Good spot with the James situation

[andrewjohnsmith]

Just seen the replay of the goal. Why doesn’t James close BBD down? He sits off and allows him too much space to make the cross. Poor.

That was notable. As was Rodon who just stood still and watched the whole thing.

[JoeDenver]

I agree with Rothwell on for Gruev. That's a change that makes sense. Offensive minded midfielder for a defensive midfielder. And a pairing that worked well throughout our unbeaten streak. But I think you are a bit harsh on Aaronson and Piroe. And I assume you were kidding about Darlow...

Absolutely kidding about Darlow, Paul. Not worth the wasted sub. More just pointing out the fact that Mes is having a stinker.

Let’s see how Piroe and Brendan get on in the second half…. Gotta run to a meeting. Hoping our fortunes change for the better in the second half.

[CUSSIE01]

Likes of James, Aaronson and Tanaka are starting to tire, and of course, all 3 will be on international duty

We need to have a few tactical minor injuries just before the internationals.

[Ellandback1]

As a 72 year old long long standing supporter of Leeds and football in general, I just can't get my head around this getting tired thing, after a week without a game ! Call me old fashioned BUT.

A team only needs to be a fraction off the pace

[andrewjohnsmith]

I agree with Rothwell on for Gruev. That's a change that makes sense. Offensive minded midfielder for a defensive midfielder. And a pairing that worked well throughout our unbeaten streak. But I think you are a bit harsh on Aaronson and Piroe. And I assume you were kidding about Darlow...

Tanaka has hit a bit of a dip. Could maybe use a switch with Rothwell. Maybe he'll prove me wrong second half.

[Ellandback1]

[ZekeCee]

The goal: I'm still thinking Firpo may have put that in. No difference though, poor goal to lose.

[Orange Box]

That was notable. As was Rodon who just stood still and watched the whole thing.

True but James only needed to move forward two strides to shut off the danger

[andrewjohnsmith]

Sky just showed Wober on the bench. BBC has Debayo on the bench.

[Orange Box]

Ref allowing Meslier to be bullied

[SG90]

Ref allowing Meslier to be bullied

He needs to stand his ground too ffs

[ElKapitan]

Come on Leeds let's have the b**tards!

[BlackHillsPaul]

The goal: I'm still thinking Firpo may have put that in. No difference though, poor goal to lose.

I agree. It came off the back of Firpo's leg. He knew nothing about it...

[SG90]

No attempt to even try to play the ball