Leeds Utd v Crewe Alex Match Thread - Marcelo Bielsa names strong XI, Forshaw starts first game since 2019

[LUFC 1966]

You were there?

one of the 34134

[1964white]

Here we go folks!

[The Subhuman]

I saw it. And for some on here wanting him on at HT when it was 0-0 is just silly.

He's gonna be a good un imo but he's not ready yet and circumstances not right yesterday. Bielsa is protecting the kids a bit while sticking to his plan of first team consistency. May also have been asked to treat the cups with a bit more thought this year, Full crowd in for a third or fourth round game v a top team won't harm the coffers.

U23's get the tough Prem 1 this season so that will help sort the men from the boys

[mothbanquet]

To be fair, Crewe defended like their lives depended on it. I remember us defending just like that against Arsenal? Throwing everyone against everything. Possibly the season before we were relegated from the premier league. (I could be wrong and I dont mind being corrected )You know, football is about attacking AND defending. Crewe defended very well, credit where credits due

No no no! Defenders putting their bodies on the line and blocking shots is only brave when we're doing it, when the opposition does we're just crap and can't finish chances! When we sit deep in a low block and are hard to break down we're being pragmatic and sensible, but when they do it we're clueless and out of ideas!

Get your script straight!

[Chilli D]

How did Forshaw do?

[SG90]

I've always championed Struijk since I saw him about 2-3 years ago in an under 23's, in fact I remember quite a few on here who were impressed with him and were delighted, as was I that he is now a first team squad regular

Me too swan. I always thought he was good enough to make it. Just hope others are given a chance too.

[catamaran]

I've always championed Struijk since I saw him about 2-3 years ago in an under 23's, in fact I remember quite a few on here who were impressed with him and were delighted, as was I that he is now a first team squad regular

Struijk is fantastic! Been a big fan of him for years now, so happy to see him regularly in the first team now, week in week out.

[1964white]

Struijk is fantastic! Been a big fan of him for years now, so happy to see him regularly in the first team now, week in week out.

Pascal is our No.2 centre-back when he is playing alongside No.1 CB Llorente imo!

[whiteswan]

No no no! Defenders putting their bodies on the line and blocking shots is only brave when we're doing it, when the opposition does we're just crap and can't finish chances! When we sit deep in a low block and are hard to break down we're being pragmatic and sensible, but when they do it we're clueless and out of ideas!

Get your script straight!

[Haighy]

So is every stand open Haighy?

Every stand open.
Cracking atmosphere
Really enjoyed it, which is rare for Leeds Cup games..

[Haighy]

How did Forshaw do?

He played really well, I was pleasantly surprised. Looked very fit, never stopped running.
Always wanting the ball and using it well when he recieved it.
Early days yet of course..

[White Riot]

Every stand open.
Cracking atmosphere
Really enjoyed it, which is rare for Leeds Cup games..

I take it Raphinha was just rested?

Good to see Llorente back in, cos we defo need him in our first eleven.

[White Riot]

He played really well, I was pleasantly surprised. Looked very fit, never stopped running.
Always wanting the ball and using it well when he recieved it.
Early days yet of course..

Hopefully, the lad will be alright, that's horrible what he's had to go through. We're short on central midfielders, so if he can keep being available it's gonna help a lot in case Dallas, Klich n KP get injured, or suspended.

Competition for places is always a good thing and seems like we're not recruiting, other than Firpo n Harrison.

[Chilli D]

He played really well, I was pleasantly surprised. Looked very fit, never stopped running.
Always wanting the ball and using it well when he recieved it.
Early days yet of course..

Thanks Haighy.
He'll never be a world beater but it's good that he's back after two years of misery.