Leeds v Newcastle Match Thread - Unchanged starting XI to face Magpies

[Carrick Dave]

Was about to say the exact same thing, yes he has scored a few goals but a glance at his strike rate would put most off, not many teams create as many chances as us so need ruthless strikers.

We’ll just keep him then.

[1964white]

I think both Phillips & Klich are on 4 yellow cards

[WhiteRose]

We’ll just keep him then.

I don't want to give the impression I don't like him, I love him like one of my own , top bloke and he is doing the business for us so yeah happy for him to continue leading the line.

[Irish Ian]

Why would we wish to sell Bamford, he is a very important cog of Bielsa's team, probably one of the first players on the teamsheet

For me he is a bit like your prospective son in law.

He's OK but you have this nagging feeling there are better options out there.

[Carrick Dave]

I don't want to give the impression I don't like him, I love him like one of my own , top bloke and he is doing the business for us so yeah happy for him to continue leading the line.

I know mate, he’s exceeded all expectations so far in the PL and fair play to him. Like many, I wasn’t sure he was capable, but having done the business I’d want ridiculous amounts for him if we sold him, because it would take ridiculous amounts to replace him.

And I agree, a top lad, a credit to the club on and off the pitch.

[Carrick Dave]

For me he is a bit like your prospective son in law.

He's OK but you have this nagging feeling there are better options out there.

That’s it though - you eventually grudgingly accept your Son in Law because he proves he’s up to it, and in the end you have to acquiesce or risk the wrath of your missus and daughter.

[whiteswan]

Great attacking performance but another 2 goals conceded, the defence is a Championship defence and it does show.

Just wish we had 2 international defenders.....Oh hang on we do....but they are both injured....Err? Have people forgotten that? Unfortunately our 'Championship' defence has to carry the can at the mo.....and they are doing their best.....

[andrewjohnsmith]

I think both Phillips & Klich are on 4 yellow cards

Need to make sure we don't lose them both for the same game

[andrewjohnsmith]

Why would we wish to sell Bamford, he is a very important cog of Bielsa's team, probably one of the first players on the teamsheet

Agreed. I think he's turning into a fantastic well-rounded striker. His finishing has been a lot better this season, and his work rate and build up play have always been top-notch. We talked about guys like Watkins and Wilson in preseason, but I wouldn't swap him for any of them.

[whiteswan]

Did anyone see that superb photo of Bamford on the BBC Sport app? How far he leapt into the air with both legs was amazing. What a photo....what a leap...well done Paddy, superb....

[whiteswan]

.....I'll see if I can get Mr Swan to post it.....really well worth seeing. Superb from Paddy.....

[Fridge]

Was about to say the exact same thing, yes he has scored a few goals but a glance at his strike rate would put most off, not many teams create as many chances as us so need ruthless strikers.

My view on it is that he finds himself in a strange middle-ground position.

He is not world-class to the level where one of the big clubs would come in for him, but he is certainly above the standard of the sort of club who would pay £10-15m for a striker.

The fact that he is worth far more to us than any other team surely means that he won’t go anywhere.

Where you could see a team breaking the bank for someone like Phillips, you couldn’t see a team willing to pay £30m for Bamford, even though we wouldn’t let him go for any less than that.

[HarryofOz]

A BTL comment from the Guardian Online which sums up our season well

It's 0-1 and it's "Bollocks!" it's 1-1 and it's "Come on!" It's 2-1 and it's "Here we go!" It's 2-2 and it's "For fucks sake!" It's 3-2 and it's "Get in!" It's 4-2 and we're " Marching on together!" It's 5-2 and it's "They think It's all over, it is now!"

(Never doubted we wouldn't win, once we got our noses in front. Except at 2-2 when I knew we'd lose. And at 3-2 when I thought we might get a draw. Even at 4-2 we're only one set piece away from a comeback but at 5-2, never doubted we'd win for a second.)

[1964white]

.....I'll see if I can get Mr Swan to post it.....really well worth seeing. Superb from Paddy.....

This one Swannie

[hector]

This is no time of day to ask Duckie a question.......

Don't expect a reply until mid afternoon when she finally rolls out of her pit

[1964white]

Need to make sure we don't lose them both for the same game

We need both for the West Brom/Burnley games

[Velotrax]

This one Swannie


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Awesome leap, deserved his goal

[rab_rant]

All that Lord Bamford needs to become the perfect striker is a couple of "go faster" stripes shaved into his head just like the ones Jack Harrison has.

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[White Riot]

I think both Phillips & Klich are on 4 yellow cards

Yes, I checked and they're both on 4.

Dallas and Cooper have 3 each.

I believe the yellow cards reset on December 31st, but couldn't find any confirmation of this.

5 yellows = 1 match ban

https://www.skysports.com/leeds-united-stats

[White Riot]

Great performance last night and the whole team contributed.

The big concern still is that we're giving away lots of needless free-kicks, and are terrible at defending set-pieces and crosses.

That poor defending allowed Newcastle two easy goals and kept them in a match they didn't deserve to get anything from.

First half we should have been more clinical in front of goal.

Our set-piece taking is also horrendous, they got a corner from KP's corner and then show us how you score from set-pieces.

Defo need this sorted as its just gifting goals and points to teams that don't deserve them.

Other than that we were fantastic.

Defending will improve when Llorente gets back and especially when Koch and Llorente are our CBs.

Onward to the Scumbags