3 - 0
Solomon, Ramazani, Tanaka
Leeds United
Sheffield Wednesday
Elland Road
36,685
David Webb
POSSESSION
61%
39%

Leeds United reclaimed their spot at the top of the Championship table with a convincing 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday. Leeds couldn't have asked for a better start, opening the scoring within the first three minutes. A pinpoint through ball from Joel Rothwell sliced open the Wednesday defence, sending Aaronson racing clear. While Wednesday goalkeeper James Beadle reached the ball first, he failed to collect it, instead it parried kindly to the feet of Solomon, who took a touch before hammering home from six yards.

This early goal provided a much-needed boost for the Leeds players, settling their nerves after several below-par performances. Daniel Farke's outfit were by far the better side, but failed to take advantage until two minutes from normal time when Ramazani, an 83rd minute substitute turned on the magic, dancing his way through a sea of orange before finding the back of the net. Ao Tanaka grabbed Leeds third at the death, cheekily back heeling Ramazani's on target strike from the edge of the area, instigated from a well executed corner.

Line Up
Nat
Match Events
1
Meslier, Illan
Goalkeeper
France
2
Bogle, Jayden
Defender
England
25
Byram, Sam
Defender
England
6
Rodon, Joe
Defender
Wales
4
Ampadu, Ethan
Midfielder
Wales
8
Rothwell, Joe
Midfielder
England
22
Tanaka, Ao
Midfielder
Japan
7
James, Daniel
Midfielder
Wales
11
Aaronson, Brenden
Midfielder
USA
14
Solomon, Manor
Midfielder
Israel
10
Piroe, Joel
Forward
Netherlands
Subs
Nat
Match Events
44
Gruev, Ilia
Midfielder
Bulgaria
19
Joseph, Mateo
Forward
Spain
17
Ramazani, Largie
Midfielder
Belgium
29
Gnonto, Wilfried
Midfielder
Italy
23
Guilavogui, Josuha
Midfielder
France
26
Darlow, Karl
Goalkeeper
England
Unused Sub
3
Firpo, Junior
Defender
Dominican Republic
Unused Sub
33
Schmidt, Isaac
Defender
Switzerland
Unused Sub
39
Wober, Max
Defender
Austria
Unused Sub
References
LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2024/2025
Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2024-25
Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2024/25
Leeds United 1-0 Harrogate Town (11th Jan 2025)


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Trigger wrote on 23 Jan 2025 04:33 am

Tom the Cat wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:24 pm The chap is paid handsomely to stop shots on goal - that is the major part of his job. He is not paid to make schoolboy errors which a lad in the juniors would be embarrassed by. His lack of ability to catch crosses and corners is also a major worry, as is his distribution when he has the ball at his feet. I hope that I am wrong but there are likely to be other expensive c**k-ups before the end of the season.
How was flappy bird last night Tom, much to do?
£ to a penny there's more c**k-ups to come on crosses etc, I'm actually ok with him starting if he hasn't much to do, that's probably the key - Give him nothing to do.
But at some point, he has to catch, and he doesn't like hot potatoes shall we say.

Trigger wrote on 23 Jan 2025 04:29 am

The Subhuman wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 7:49 pm They're very different players, Piroe is immobile, lacks pace, arrives late etc. Joseph is a space creator, holds the ball up well, better in the press. Personally I'd start Joseph, he needs game time and he also needs not to be rushed by coming on later. Piroe with years more experience and nous settles much quicker, doesn't feel the need to prove himself if he comes on with 20 to play.

I'm not like Farke in that I like premeditated subs. If a player is playing well he stays on for me so subbing out Piroe for Joseph is not always needed imo, especially id we're not chasing the game. Always easier to sub when in front too.
I missed the game live, what was he like last night Piroe, i see he gave him the whole 90 and nothing at all for Joseph, Joseph for Burnley do you think? I doubt that myself.

1964white wrote on 21 Jan 2025 01:24 pm

Our goals were scored by our three foreign signings.

1964white wrote on 21 Jan 2025 10:15 am

1964white wrote on 20 Jan 2025 08:45 pm

Most decent stats

Runs/dribbles - Aaronson

Passes - Ampadu

Crosses - James

Shot saved - James

Defensive headers - Rodon

Defensive clearances - Ampadu

Interceptions - Bogle

Tackles - Rodon/Bogle/Tanaka