Bergen fox Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February 4 hours ago, demon_dog said: Can't see us winning this. Think Leeds will be really up for this. 3-0 defeat. That’s the spirit 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonb Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February 34 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said: Fatawu made a reckless challenge that was a borderline red card. Unfortunately the ref gave it. Without that decision, we would have won that game. In fact, even with 10 men we still managed to get to 80mins without conceding before fatigue set in and they scored. The red card changed everything - we didn't bottle it. Your other examples are irrelevant because they were under Rodgers. Add to that at the start of the second half we had 2 great chances to bag a second. Leeds at home we hit the bar and meslier made an outstanding save I'm with you. Not cacked it once That being said, Leeds currently form makes them clear faves for me. They don't concede, score 3 a game. I'd happily scrape a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonb Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February (edited) 19 minutes ago, LCFC-92 said: Feel as though Leeds have strengths that will directly prey on our weaknesses. They are quick in attack, direct and physical. They have a great home record, Elland Road will be a fortress and they'll be full of confidence after our defeat against Middlesbrough with a chance to close the gap further. I hope I'm wrong, but I can see Leeds winning this fairly comfortably. Until we lost to Middlesbrough, our home form was the same as Leeds for points and gd, they had just scored 2 more. We have by far the better away form, we've only taken 2 points less from away games this season than they have at home. It's not a write off. My only worry is current form and how easily they're beating teams. We could've really done with Wilfs physicality and quality. We need to be on the same wavelength, unlike against boro, which was a rarity and tbf we still created enough clear chances to win. Stop them getting on top early, stifle the game for openings and let them get frustrated with us. It's a game that Vardy must start for me too. And, as much as a liability he can be at times, I wouldn't mind seeing Hamza start in the 8 role purely for the physical side, even if we do lose some creativity. Mav and Abdul have to be on their game for this one. Back up winger needs to be Albrighton, Kacey isn't good enough for this one Edited 21 February by Simonb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaphamFox Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February Just now, Simonb said: Add to that at the start of the second half we had 2 great chances to bag a second. Leeds at home we hit the bar and meslier made an outstanding save I'm with you. Not cacked it once That being said, Leeds currently form makes them clear faves for me. They don't concede, score 3 a game. I'd happily scrape a point I'm not arguing with Leeds being favourites. But neither am I unhappy with us being underdogs for this one. We'll come under heavy pressure but there will be space for us to attack. I just get the feeling we'll go up there and give them a proper game. I don't understand why some people seem to be cacking themselves about it - I'm looking forward to it personally... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February 5 hours ago, demon_dog said: Can't see us winning this. Think Leeds will be really up for this. 3-0 defeat. Demon.dog… seems to be more of a snowflake.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonb Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February Just now, ClaphamFox said: I'm not arguing with Leeds being favourites. But neither am I unhappy with us being underdogs for this one. We'll come under heavy pressure but there will be space for us to attack. I just get the feeling we'll go up there and give them a proper game. I don't understand why some people seem to be cacking themselves about it - I'm looking forward to it personally... Personally I'm not confident based on what I've seen from both sides since Christmas, but we're due a favourable ref and proper team performance. Whatever happens we're going up, but if we get it right we'll get something from this. Everyone needs to bring their best especially kdh It's on Enzo to get them right and ready and from the most part of this season, he's definitely capable.. I mean we are 9 clear aren't we Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekerz Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February 47 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said: Fatawu made a reckless challenge that was a borderline red card. Unfortunately the ref gave it. Without that decision, we would have won that game. In fact, even with 10 men we still managed to get to 80mins without conceding before fatigue set in and they scored. The red card changed everything - we didn't bottle it. Your other examples are irrelevant because they were under Rodgers. The thing is my original comment was just in relation to the fact the poster called me out for being nervous I'm fully behind Enzo and this team but we do have a history of dropping big games. Also, as the other poster mentioned, both Ipswich games this season is a prime example of "bottling" it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coolhandfox Posted 21 February Popular Post Share Posted 21 February I keep reading Leeds has an amazing home record. They have 40 points from home games, we have 40 points from home games 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les-TA-Jon Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February 9 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said: I'm not arguing with Leeds being favourites. But neither am I unhappy with us being underdogs for this one. We'll come under heavy pressure but there will be space for us to attack. I just get the feeling we'll go up there and give them a proper game. I don't understand why some people seem to be cacking themselves about it - I'm looking forward to it personally... I think people are worried about the perceived idea that losing to them is a 'wheels coming off' and 'leeds overtaking us' moment - I sense people more worried about it being the beginning of the end more than the match itself. I think the Leicester fanbase will probably lack the maturity to stomach the fact that the gap between all the top 4 is likely to shrink between now and the end of the Southampton game (the next 5 matches) but even if it does I back us to have a better finish and get over the line anyhow. For clarity, whilst I think Leeds are favourites on Friday, I'm not worried about the above, just trying to second guess other people 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose2010 Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February 12 minutes ago, Simonb said: Personally I'm not confident based on what I've seen from both sides since Christmas, but we're due a favourable ref and proper team performance. Whatever happens we're going up, but if we get it right we'll get something from this. Everyone needs to bring their best especially kdh It's on Enzo to get them right and ready and from the most part of this season, he's definitely capable.. I mean we are 9 clear aren't we Leeds in the league since Christmas Won 8 Lost 2 Leicester in the league since Christmas Won 6 draw 2 lost 2 The 2 draws were against Ipswich (we all know what happened in both games) so really the form is similar in the last 10. Seems like there is a lot of doom and gloom amongst fans and going to be a lot of 'i told you so' fans come Friday night if we do lose. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose2010 Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February 10 minutes ago, coolhandfox said: I keep reading Leeds has an amazing home record. They have 40 points from home games, we have 40 points from home games people just read headlines and dont look at the actual bigger picture. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ted Maul Posted 21 February Popular Post Share Posted 21 February Anyone else just not stressing about this game at all, regardless of result? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose2010 Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February 1 minute ago, Ted Maul said: Anyone else just not stressing about this game at all, regardless of result? promotion will not be decided Friday night like a lot of people seem to think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuchsntf Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February Of all the doubtful Charlie’s,doom mongerers,and naysayers… It has to be said,it’s the same every season…. THE top teams,like ourselves have to stand up & when it counts deliver that top performance, that shows your doubting fans,they are wrong. We have done that,but some just keep wanting more… We are on a record breaking run,they want more.. Enzo has picked up on every mistake & improved for the next phase..strange everytime we go up a notch the clubs-we face and beat are always shit according to them.. Our eyes should look at one thing… Player 46..won-xx..draw-xx Lost-xx The xx get us to the hights,that leave no questions…for this season The next season is for that future unknown challenge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clever Fox Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February Just now, Ted Maul said: Anyone else just not stressing about this game at all, regardless of result? I know what you mean in terms of promotion in the league . But the Result is important in that it lifts moral keeps confidence high and more importantly puts a bigger gap between us if we win it. It's not the deciding game of the season but it is one of them as we have to be getting results against our nearest rivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les-TA-Jon Posted 21 February Popular Post Share Posted 21 February 7 minutes ago, Ted Maul said: Anyone else just not stressing about this game at all, regardless of result? Likewise. A win for us is fantastic and makes it very very difficult to overtake us A draw is a huge blow for Leeds who need to win A loss does not decide our overall fate 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westernpark Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February There’s been a fella running around Western Park in a Leeds jacket for most of this week, with a right grin on his face. I forget how many glory supporters there are from the 60s and 70s, of that club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfanazer Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February I'm fine with people rating Leeds but let's not forget we're comfortably top of the league for a reason. People talking about it like we're dead and buried already 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardy Party Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February Very tough match! Leeds on fire in 2024. Lots of quality players. Ellen road under the lights.. hostile atmosphere. Would take a point to keep the nine point gap between us & leeds. Leeds will deffo come out the traps with lots of energy & intensity & will be very direct aggressive etc. we’ll still play enzo ball & play our football. 2-1 lestah.. Mavididi brace 🦊 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertFill Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February 10 minutes ago, Clever Fox said: It's not the deciding game of the season but it is one of them as we have to be getting results against our nearest rivals. We don't have to. That's the beauty of being a good bit ahead. Leeds have to get a result against us - (a) to have even the slightest chance of catching us and (b) because they're in a neck and neck battle with Southampton and Ipswich and need every point they can get. But even if we lose we're still well ahead and finishing top is totally in our own hands. Obvs it'd be better to win though! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Clever Fox Posted 21 February Popular Post Share Posted 21 February We're top of the league because we got off to a flying start and that's great credit to Enzo. While most others Clubs were finding their feet. The problem we have is our team is designed to play their own game and impose it on the opposition. Things can be difficult to do if you don't have the Ball a lot of the time like we usually do. You then also have to be able to stop the opposition from playing in the manner they like. Which is something we haven't quite mastered yet. As we give nearly every team scoring chances. I don't fear Leeds but I'd take a point if offered right now. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trabuch Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February I'm really looking forward to this. It's a must win for them, and virtually a free hit for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierzz Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February Shame we are losing Ndidi again against Leeds. I think Winks, KDH and Ndidi would boss the midfield leading to a comfortable win against them. Now I'm not so confident. We need to get tour press working again to win this similar to the press in the Southampton match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February 23 hours ago, Ric Flair said: It's natural to be a little fearful and concerned but some of the shit I've read the last few days is astonishing. How on earth can some of these beliefs have been formed this season? We've won 25 out of 33 games. Some of us are broken as a fan base, there's no hope. Another reason I wanted Rodgers out quite a long time before it happened is that it fully immerses you in this mindset. Rationally we will win this league still, but Rodgers' era truly could make the unthinkable happen and not in a good way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan LCFC Posted 21 February Share Posted 21 February (edited) 19 hours ago, Sunbury Fox said: Can't remember us ever winning a game that Pawson has refereed. He really does seem to have it in for us. He's also the sort to bottle it in front of a raucous home crowd by giving them a soft pen. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/craig-pawson/bilanz/schiedsrichter/2289 Interestingly he's refereed us more than any other team. https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/craig-pawson/bilanzdetail/schiedsrichter/2289/saison_id/0/heim_gast//verein_id/1003/wettbewerb_id//funktion/1/plus/1 seems like not far off all of our wins with him as referee came behind closed doors! Edited 21 February by Dan LCFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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