Pre-season Games - Villarreal v Leeds

[Ellandback1]

Everyone keeps saying its just a friendly, and players are finding their feet.

But its the same for both sides!

To me, very disappointing!

Our players are supposed to be the fittest, therefor we should have some kind of advantage over our competition!

[1964white]

Everyone keeps saying its just a friendly, and players are finding their feet.

But its the same for both sides!

To me, very disappointing!

Our players are supposed to be the fittest, therefor we should have some kind of advantage over our competition!

Also Bielsa was waving his arms furiously so Marcelo was taking the game seriously & obviously unhappy with aspects of our play.

[The Subhuman]

Panic setting in early I see, Costa actually played quite well today, not much worse than Jack if at all.

[hector]

Which one is which? Cos I do like a Curly Wurly but I’m not too keen on Cheesy Wotsits.

I am trying my hardest not to respond to that statement...

[1964white]

We just need a central midfield player who can run the midfield, take the pressure off Kalvin.

We are so reliant on our England star

[1964white]

Panic setting in early I see, Costa actually played quite well today, not much worse than Jack if at all.

What did he do well apart from one pass to create a chance Faaip?

[White Riot]

We just need a central midfield player who can run the midfield, take the pressure off Kalvin.

We are so reliant on our England star

Exactly, why we have not had a playmaker since Saiz departed is astounding.

[Orange Box]

Roberts would be the Curly Wurly

That suits me just fine

[1964white]

Exactly, why we have not had a playmaker since Saiz departed is astounding.

Pablo ????

[1964white]

[White Riot]

Pablo ????

Pablo did provide a creative spark for us, but still more of a right winger than a 10 imo

[Johnboy1965]

Assuming Rodders and Bamford both start I feel our bench is weak. There is no one who can come on and take the game by the scruff of the neck and make things happen. Roberts, Costa and Poveda are too predictable and lack the cutting edge.
Would like to see Summerville or Greenwood get a chance next season. Costa and Roberts have had theirs and I'm afraid neither are good enough.

[1964white]

Assuming Rodders and Bamford both start I feel our bench is weak. There is no one who can come on and take the game by the scruff of the neck and make things happen. Roberts, Costa and Poveda are too predictable and lack the cutting edge.

Attacking players with very few goals or assists in their game.

[Carrick Dave]

Why we persevere with Costa god only knows, never rated him.

What do I know

The guy is an absolute waste of a wage. I've been watching him fail to achieve anything at all ever since he arrived, even Bielsa appears incapable of improving him - no energy, no urgency, no originality, no threat, no goals.

I wish I felt differently but I groan every time he comes on.

[1964white]

The guy is an absolute waste of a wage. I've been watching him fail to achieve anything at all ever since he arrived, even Bielsa appears incapable of improving him - no energy, no urgency, no originality, no threat, no goals.

I wish I felt differently but I groan every time he comes on.

Also has a tendency to foul the opposition attackers when he chases back to defend.

Raphinha is on different planet in comparison to Costa whom we paid the same fee for.

[WhiteRose]

The guy is an absolute waste of a wage. I've been watching him fail to achieve anything at all ever since he arrived, even Bielsa appears incapable of improving him - no energy, no urgency, no originality, no threat, no goals.

I wish I felt differently but I groan every time he comes on.

Completely agree, he has very few redeeming features to his game, does show the odd flash of ability but far too inconsistent. He also seems to have a knack for giving away free kicks in dangerous areas when trying to defend.

[WhiteRose]

Also has a tendency to foul the opposition attackers when he chases back to defend.

Raphinha is on different planet in comparison to Costa whom we paid the same fee for.

Ha ha that’s funny, made the exact same point at the same minute!

[1964white]

Ha ha that’s funny, made the exact same point at the same minute!

Spooky or telepathic

[Leeds1000]

Have to agree in regards Costa's defending its woeful and it nearly always does result in a dangerous freekick. He's obviously a confidence player but he's never got beyond level 1 for us unfortunately.

[Orange Box]

I am trying my hardest not to respond to that statement...

Leaves a funny aftertaste in the mouth….