Leeds United 2-1 Queens Park Rangers (8th Dec 2018)

	2 - 1 Roofe 2 (1p)
Leeds United Leeds United	2 - 1 Roofe 2 (1p)	Queens Park Rangers Queens Park Rangers

Saturday 8th December 2018

Championship

Elland Road

33,781

Marcelo Bielsa

Line Up		Nat	Match Events
	Peacock-Farrell, Bailey Goalkeeper
	Shackleton, Jamie Midfielder
	Jansson, Pontus Defender
	Phillips, Kalvin Midfielder
	Douglas, Barry Defender
	Forshaw, Adam Midfielder
	Alioski, Ezgjan Defender
	Saiz, Samu Forward
	Klich, Mateusz Midfielder
	Hernandez, Pablo Midfielder
	Roofe, Kemar Forward

Subs		Nat	Match Events
	Halme, Aapo Defender
	Clarke, Jack Midfielder
	Huffer, Will Goalkeeper		Unused Sub
	Bamford, Patrick Forward		Unused Sub
	Harrison, Jack Midfielder		Unused Sub
	Baker, Lewis Midfielder		Unused Sub
	Davis, Leif Defender		Unused Sub

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2018/2019
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2018-19
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2018/19

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rab_rant wrote on 09 Dec 2018 11:16 am

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weasel wrote on 09 Dec 2018 10:20 am

The first goal is the sort of goal that would have likely been avoided if 2 'proper' centrebacks were playing as they know not to let the ball bounce. That said definitely some sympathy for Phillips as it wasn't like the ball was coming directly down the middle of the pitch so he probably didn't realise/expect the decision not to head it to be as costly as it was. Defenders learn by making mistakes (and eradicating them in future performances) which is why defenders usually cope in the later stages of their career when their pace has gone as they read the game so much better and get into the right positions early, know which way to let attackers run etc.

All in all though not to worried that QPR ended the game on top as it is often the way when a team only leads by one goal as the opposition will throw everything at you, usually bringing on an extra forward, and you can get stuck on the back foot, key is we survived and QPR didn't really create too many chances. With players set to come back around Christmas and into January/Fenruary they can have the same impact as having new signings but with the added bonus that they already know the way Bielsa wants them to play. Hopefully we can really motor in the second half and the concerns over player burnout can be lessened because a lot of players have had little breaks due to their injuries.

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Genghers wrote on 09 Dec 2018 09:58 am

Glad that we are winning in spite of injuries/disjointed performances! That gap on 3rd looking nice and hopefully we'll be able to beat Bolton and keep the pressure on Norwich...
West Brom playing Sheff United next week as well so at least one of the pack are dropping points there! Derby - Forest as well so that's 4 of the top 7 playing each other.

Can't wait for Jan when we should have most of the squad back. It's cliché, but they will genuinely be like having new signings. Taking, Berardi and hopefully Cooper will give the young players a break, and Brown/Bamford getting fit sooner should take some pressure off Pablo, Alioski and Roofe (not that Pablo or Kemar are struggling!).

Feeling pretty positive!

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The Subhuman wrote on 09 Dec 2018 08:38 am

weasel wrote: ↑Sun Dec 09, 2018 8:16 am Faaip / 64 letme know if you got the link as for some reason the pms seem to be stuck in my outbox and won't go into the sent box.

Got a pm cheers

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herefordbornleedsboy wrote on 09 Dec 2018 08:26 am

As MB said in his post match. It is very tough to win 4 games on the spin in this league. And what a time to do it! Just before the Xmas fixtures pile up.

Positives for me:
We won
None of our defence got injured.
Created some good chances early on.
First penalty in 58 games.
Ground out the result despite not being at our bed.

Negatives:
Concedes a sloppy goal (i guess expected when you have what is effectively your 5th/6th choice centre half on the field)
Should have put the game to bed in the first 20 minutes.
Let them back into the game after scoring the second goal.

All in all though. We are pulling a nice gap out to 3rd and 7th as well.
Other sides around us are faltering and we are marching on despite our obscene injury list this year. How many other teams can cope with the injuries we have had? Especially given we didnt have the biggest squad in the first place.

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