1 - 4
Dallas
Leeds United
Leeds United
Leicester City
Leicester City
Elland Road
n/a

Line Up
Nat
Match Events
Meslier, Illan
Goalkeeper
France
Ayling, Luke
Defender
England
Koch, Robin
Defender
Germany
Cooper, Liam
Defender
Scotland
Dallas, Stuart
Defender
Northern Ireland
Klich, Mateusz
Midfielder
Poland
Costa, Helder
Midfielder
Portugal
Hernandez, Pablo
Midfielder
Spain
Shackleton, Jamie
Midfielder
England
Harrison, Jack
Midfielder
England
Bamford, Patrick
Forward
England
Subs
Nat
Match Events
Roberts, Tyler
Forward
Wales
Poveda, Ian
Midfielder
England
Alioski, Ezgjan
Defender
North Macedonia
Casilla, Kiko
Goalkeeper
Spain
 Unused Sub
Struijk, Pascal
Defender
Netherlands
 Unused Sub
Davis, Leif
Defender
England
 Unused Sub
Casey, Oliver
Defender
England
 Unused Sub
References
LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2020/2021
Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2020-21
Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2020/21
Aston Villa 0-3 Leeds United (23rd Oct 2020)

This website is intended as a free resource for the Leeds United community. Every effort has been made to respect copyright regulations, and any use of material is for informational purposes only. If you are the owner of any content featured on this site and object to its inclusion, please contact us, and we address the matter promptly.

View all Showing latest 5 of 448 comments...

Lumiukko wrote on 05 Nov 2020 04:54 pm

andrewjohnsmith wrote: ↑Thu Nov 05, 2020 5:28 am Most managers would obviously have put Gelhardt on the bench for an extra attacking option. Under what scenario would Davis, Casey, Strujik have got on the pitch? It does speak of Bielsa's loyalty to his squad. But, would definitely have been nice to have seen Gelhardt available for the last 10.
Quite. You only have to look at history of when young talent breaks through; Owen, Smith, Rooney, Rashford, Kane, Mason Greenwood; It's near always only when a managers hand is forced via injury that they get league debuts.

andrewjohnsmith wrote on 05 Nov 2020 05:28 am

Lumiukko wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:24 pm Great analysis Andrew. I've finally managed to watch the rest of the game and with the time to think more rationally agree with much of your sentiment. This was the perfect game to bring in Gelhardt to the bench since we were so depleted and by the time we were 3-1 down, give him a run out and who knows? I'm sure Bielsa has sound reasoning of his decisions but this was one where I think he tripped up a little. Onward to Palace where I am sure Bielsa will have the lads fired up. London not the best hunting grounds for us but records are there to be broken etc.
Most managers would obviously have put Gelhardt on the bench for an extra attacking option. Under what scenario would Davis, Casey, Strujik have got on the pitch? It does speak of Bielsa's loyalty to his squad. But, would definitely have been nice to have seen Gelhardt available for the last 10.

Lumiukko wrote on 04 Nov 2020 05:24 pm

Great analysis Andrew. I've finally managed to watch the rest of the game and with the time to think more rationally agree with much of your sentiment. This was the perfect game to bring in Gelhardt to the bench since we were so depleted and by the time we were 3-1 down, give him a run out and who knows? I'm sure Bielsa has sound reasoning of his decisions but this was one where I think he tripped up a little. Onward to Palace where I am sure Bielsa will have the lads fired up. London not the best hunting grounds for us but records are there to be broken etc.

andrewjohnsmith wrote on 04 Nov 2020 06:48 am

Smudge3920 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:41 am Best synopsis yet of a frustrating game, by someone who has named names, nice post Andrew. No calling for heads or need to replace anyone, just the facts...And the fact was it was a bad game , by team and dare I say it... Bielsa decision(s)... That is why I focus on what did not work on the day and what IMO needs to be worked on... To easy to call for heads and then expect the owner to fork out millions on one game.

I will rephrase something I said ... 12th place... 6 points between 12th and 1st... absolutely no need to panic based on one game.
No problem blaming Koch for the first goal. But he did have a strong game overall

My assessment of Poveda may be unpopular but he has to start producing a little more end game

But overall, think there was too much harsh criticism thrown around. We were not that bad and with a bit of luck could have won the game

Smudge3920 wrote on 04 Nov 2020 06:41 am

andrewjohnsmith wrote: ↑Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:11 am Performance wasn't that bad.
Best synopsis yet of a frustrating game, by someone who has named names, nice post Andrew. No calling for heads or need to replace anyone, just the facts...And the fact was it was a bad game , by team and dare I say it... Bielsa decision(s)... That is why I focus on what did not work on the day and what IMO needs to be worked on... To easy to call for heads and then expect the owner to fork out millions on one game.

I will rephrase something I said ... 12th place... 6 points between 12th and 1st... absolutely no need to panic based on one game.
Related

Leeds Reignite Interest in Brandt After Serie A Snubs

Leeds United’s search for a creative spark has been reignited after Serie A giants Juventus and Roma both stepped back from pursuing [key]Juventus, Sustainability Rules, Julian Brandt, Roma, Leicester...

By Ellandback1 | 17 Jul 2026 32 Comments

Leeds United News Archive

All our news articles, comment and editorials including the LUFC Breakfast Debate.

News

Message Boards & Forums

Our forums and message boards where you can debate and discuss all things Leeds United with like minded fans.

Forums
Related

Legal action could net Leeds tens of Millions

Good Morning. It's Thursday 18th June, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road... Legal action could net Leeds tens of Millions Leeds United's legal assault on Leicester City could see...

By Ellandback1 | 18 Jun 2026 10 Comments
Related

Swap deal makes perfect sense in Shea Charles pursuit

Good Morning. It's Wednesday 17th June, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road... Swap deal makes perfect sense in Shea Charles pursuit Social media lit up yesterday with speculation that...

By Ellandback1 | 17 Jun 2026 24 Comments

Statistics & Records

Stats including player details, season by season details, head to head information, tilte and records.

Statistics

Leeds United History

Articles about Leeds United’s history including some our our greatest players and most important games.

History
Latest

Outside interest and the race to get Farke’s deal done

Every manager who does well attracts attention, and Daniel Farke is no exception. [url=https://thehardtackle.com/?p=771447]RB Leipzig had been monitoring him[/url] as a possible replacement for Martin...

By Ellandback1 | 27 Oct 2026 23 Comments