Leeds Utd v Tottenham Hotspur Match Thread

[Smudge3920]

I am so sick and tired of having a manager who has not got a clue on team selection, player change strategy...can only manage us 50 pts with 4 games to play in our first season in the prem... be so glad when this season is over ...
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Seriously...what a turn around, it just shows you ...how many teams knowing they were up against a front 3 of Bale, Kane and Son would openly get in your face and say "come on then"?... superb team performance...from the manager down.

[Chilli D]

I said on a lot of occasions that I expected we'd end up with 55, so not far off

I said we'd finish 10th with 51 points so I fully expect us to better that points wise now.
Didn't see the game as was out with the family (still am) but sounds like I missed a cracker.
I've seen the goals on my phone but can't wait to watch MOTD tonight.

[Prisoner37]

Thought Dallas and Harrison had a great first half.

Swapping sides seemed to ruin JH he was awful after.

Klich looked back to his old self, great to see.

Roberts was Roberts though.

Koch, Llorente and Struijk were immense as was Ali.

I think the swsp of wings with Rapha going on the left was to keep the pressure on their right back.
The first three touches Rapha had drew three fouls then created the third goal (great dummy shot before squaring it to Rodrigo by the way).
So the switch didn't suit Jack but sealed the result.

I did wonder if at substitution that was Robert's last game, no tears shed if so.

I am so proud of our team, manager and management.

A full Elland Road would have been bonkers today!

[DDB220]

Just been reading a Spurs forum. They like the look of Meslier as a future replacement for Lloris. A few also seem to think they should get Bielsa in. Absolutely delusional.
When Kane goes in the summer they are likely to be mid table at best. They made a huge mistake getting rid of Poch. They are a team in decline.

[Prisoner37]

Derby survive by the tiniest skin cells on their front incisors.

That is Rooney now nailed on as England manager, once Fwank fooks his turn up.

[SG90]

Just been reading a Spurs forum. They like the look of Meslier as a future replacement for Lloris. A few also seem to think they should get Bielsa in. Absolutely delusional.
When Kane goes in the summer they are likely to be mid table at best. They made a huge mistake getting rid of Poch. They are a team in decline.

Weird, I thought Bielsa was an "overrated fraud" according to opposition fans.

[Irish Ian]

Just been reading a Spurs forum. They like the look of Meslier as a future replacement for Lloris. A few also seem to think they should get Bielsa in. Absolutely delusional.
When Kane goes in the summer they are likely to be mid table at best. They made a huge mistake getting rid of Poch. They are a team in decline.

Nice to see they are as knee jerk as we are at times DD.

That get Bielsa in line has been repeated by Villa and Newcastle Fans as well.

Nice to hear but hopefully unlikely to happen.

[John in Louisiana]

Just been reading a Spurs forum. They like the look of Meslier as a future replacement for Lloris. A few also seem to think they should get Bielsa in. Absolutely delusional.
When Kane goes in the summer they are likely to be mid table at best. They made a huge mistake getting rid of Poch. They are a team in decline.

Welcome!

After today I’m surprised Spurs fans don’t fancy a total swap of sides.

[Boo Radley]

As fine a performance as we’ve put in all season.

Meslier immense.

Alioski as good this week as he was dreadful last week.

The Klich of old. Dallas and Bamford were everywhere.

And we ended the game with our four acquisitions on the pitch at the same time.

I’m going to enjoy this weekend.

This sums it up well for me

Everyone played well in the first half. Roberts faded badly early in the second and Harrison suffered on the switch with Raphinha but stayed well involved. If he kept his shots down he would have scored.

Struijk was solid and much more physical than he’s been before which is very welcome.

Koch may have saved the club many millions by showing we already have cover for Philips.

Meslier tremendous again with some excellent saves and fine, calm distribution. I’m sure he said “keep that French jersey nice and clean for me!” to Lloris as they walked off the pitch at the end.

Great combinations between Raphinha and Rodrigo - that’s only going to get better.

Top marks to Bielsa for obviously dealing with that starting 11 from last week and straightening them in a short time.

MOTM was Alioski for me - that is some turnaround!

[Irish Ian]

I did wonder if at substitution that was Robert's last game, no tears shed if so.



A full Elland Road would have been bonkers today!

Bielsa janks players all the time when he sees the need, Phillips, Struijk, Ailioski and Harrison have all been subbed when he sees the need.

So I wouldn't read too much into it.

[Cjay]

Just been reading a Spurs forum. They like the look of Meslier as a future replacement for Lloris. A few also seem to think they should get Bielsa in. Absolutely delusional.
When Kane goes in the summer they are likely to be mid table at best. They made a huge mistake getting rid of Poch. They are a team in decline.

They have a sparkling new stadium to pay for with no Champions League money.

Kane will leave and that money will go towards the massive losses they will have.

Spurs wont darken the door of Champions League for some time.

Spurs being in that ESL nonsense was a farce and tbf i think their fans knew it to.

Bielsa wouldn't even give Levy time for a cuppa, he would be disgusted by his grimy grasping presence.

[SG90]

Nice to see they are as knee jerk as we are at times DD.

That get Bielsa in line has been repeated by Villa and Newcastle Fans as well.

Nice to hear but hopefully unlikely to happen.

Villa? Really? I thought all their fans said Smith was better.

[Irish Ian]

Villa? Really? I thought all their fans said Smith was better.

Some weren't saying that after Bamford dismantled them at Villa Park.

[billysboots]

Has the “burnout “ myth been put to bed today?
A couple of teams above us have faded in and out without this being levelled at them.
(Apologies if already mentioned).

[SG90]

Some weren't saying that after Bamford dismantled them at Villa Park.

It was obvious for years Smith was carried by Grealish and not the other way around.

[John in Louisiana]

Since “Rate the Ref” isn’t up yet, I’d like to say a good word.

Thought he wax excellent today, especially the way he allowed continuation when Dallas was fouled in the lead-up to the Bamford goal.

[mothbanquet]

That is Rooney now nailed on as England manager, once Fwank fooks his turn up.

Mentored by none other than the legendary ex England managerial genius that is Steve McClaren. You can almost read the script.

[Irish Ian]

Highlights are up

[CHAPELALLMAN]

I am so sick and tired of having a manager who has not got a clue on team selection, player change strategy...can only manage us 50 pts with 4 games to play in our first season in the prem... be so glad when this season is over ...
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Seriously...what a turn around, it just shows you ...how many teams knowing they were up against a front 3 of Bale, Kane and Son would openly get in your face and say "come on then"?... superb team performance...from the manager down.

Can you ever get through a single day without making digs at other people, or trying to pick arguments with Sara, Velo, Overman or myself ? People are allowed to discuss tactics, team selection etc.

Just enjoy the result without sly and sarcastic remarks for once.

[Smudge3920]

Can you ever get through a single day without making digs at other people, or trying to pick arguments with Sara, Velo, Overman or myself ? People are allowed to discuss tactics, team selection etc.

Just enjoy the result without sly and sarcastic remarks for once.

Ever tried smiling ...it was a joke , humour, fun, jest ...should try it someday ...