Leeds United V Liverpool Match Thread

[GreennWhite]

Just got home from the game, beer time, very much needed

You have just witnessed 2 cracking home games BB. Good for you

[Sean_Nile]

And, your point is ?

It is no coincidence that there are 24 hours in the day and also 24 bottles of beer in a crate.

[weasel]

Four points in two games against Chelsea & Liverpool, yeah - it's a surprise.

Not just a surprise but an incredible outcome, so tell it like it is cjay, Farke had the goods on Maresca and Slot thanks to a team that's playing for him and the fanbase.

None of this damning with faint praise nonsense.

Well said. It is clear that the team is playing for Farke and giving their all and that is crucial if we are to stay up. We don't have as good a team as many in this league in terms of individual quality so we need the togetherness, the sum of the parts etc. Sometimes no formation, no changes etc will work if the team with better players works as hard as you, plays as a team etc that is just the division we are in and the reality of the situation.

[Barlow Boy]

You have just witnessed 2 cracking home games BB. Good for you

Absolutely incredible mate, the scenes when Tanaka scored were off the scale.

The noise was deafening, grown men in tears and hugging strangers. I’d go back there now, if that could be repeated.

[STLWhite]

Didn't see this.

Big difference between direct and vertical and hoofball.

Absolutely. If you are quick in transition with sharp accurate passes the formation is almost irrelevant. “ Poddly Ball” is football without purpose…….which we have done far too much of early in the season. Hopefully we can stop doing that

[Rook]

Just got back home. What a game!

We had the South stand rocking again.

Time for a drink.

[Cjay]

Four points in two games against Chelsea & Liverpool, yeah - it's a surprise.

Not just a surprise but an incredible outcome, so tell it like it is cjay, Farke had the goods on Maresca and Slot thanks to a team that's playing for him and the fanbase.

None of this damning with faint praise nonsense.

He did excellent vs Maresca.

He did well against Slot after we went behind when he needed to switch it up.

The difference between today (and Man City tbf) was that he needed something to change.

We saw what happens before when he's not under pressure.

He waits and waits and waits.

When he is he makes proactive changes which is all many have asked for.

Don't think it's a coincidence in the games where his jobs on the line the late subs disappear, the lack of tactical flexibility disappears and the caution disappears.

Not a criticism I just hope it continues.

[SG90]

Salah kicking off, oh dear. Come on Red Bull put in a bid in January.

[PhoenixUnited]

Salah kicking off, oh dear. Come on Red Bull put in a bid in January.

£400k A WEEK in wages!! I don't think so somehow

[Cjay]

Salah kicking off, oh dear. Come on Red Bull put in a bid in January.

Just seen what he's said

That's mental levels of tantrum because of being benched for a few games after being poor.

[1964white]

Absolutely incredible mate, the scenes when Tanaka scored were off the scale.

The noise was deafening, grown men in tears and hugging strangers. I’d go back there now, if that could be repeated.

Absolutely manic in the kop, mate. Limbs everywhere!

I'm getting too old for all the exuberant celebrating, especially twice in a week.

Late night football matches are exhausting, enjoyable though.

[Orange Box]

Absolutely manic in the kop, mate. Limbs everywhere!

I'm getting too old for all the exuberant celebrating, especially twice in a week.

Late night football matches are exhausting, enjoyable though.

Never!

[Orange Box]

And, your point is ?

Obviously an amateur Cuz

[weasel]

He did excellent vs Maresca.

He did well against Slot after we went behind when he needed to switch it up.

The difference between today (and Man City tbf) was that he needed something to change.

We saw what happens before when he's not under pressure.

He waits and waits and waits.

When he is he makes proactive changes which is all many have asked for.

Don't think it's a coincidence in the games where his jobs on the line the late subs disappear, the lack of tactical flexibility disappears and the caution disappears.

Not a criticism I just hope it continues.

He made his subs in the 65th minute today. That's about the usual time he makes them!

Against Chelsea 67th minute.

Earlier change v City likely more due to Dan James's injury which gave him the choice over whether to simply do a like for like sub or try something different, something that they may have been working on.

[pandagirl]

statue for tanaka!

[1964white]

Farke showed his flexibility to change the formation & his subs were inspiring tonight.

[1964white]

Similar to Ao's goal v the blunts last season

That was a header, similar position.

[JoeDenver]

He did excellent vs Maresca.

He did well against Slot after we went behind when he needed to switch it up.

The difference between today (and Man City tbf) was that he needed something to change.

We saw what happens before when he's not under pressure.

He waits and waits and waits.

When he is he makes proactive changes which is all many have asked for.

Don't think it's a coincidence in the games where his jobs on the line the late subs disappear, the lack of tactical flexibility disappears and the caution disappears.

Not a criticism I just hope it continues.

THIS is the big takeaway from this match. For the first time in his tenure, Farke got proactive with a formation change and subs suited to that formation change.

Fair question here (perhaps even worth a poll of the day), but how many of you were expecting the throw everyone up top YOLO strategy to occur after we went 2-0 down?

I think I’m still in disbelief as to what I just witnessed. Fair play to him for finally getting it right (only took 2+ years). Switching to his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation with the appropriate substitutions for that formation worked brilliantly. Credit where credit is due.

[1964white]

Fortress ER is back

We're a completely different animal under the lights. Please no more early kick offs.

Scum at ER is 12.30pm

[1964white]

Something for the new manager to build on

What?