Looks like the squad has worked hard during lockdown:
https://www.footballinsider247.com/bent-lauds-leeds-united-stars-after-phil-hay-training-report/
Now all we need is for Luke Ayling to have been practicing his volleys in his back garden and we're all set!
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Rather than post a second article, here's a thought -- I wonder if playing behind closed doors might benefit our team in the run-in?
Yes, the crowds won't be there to act as the 12th man as they so often do, but traditionally at the end of the season if we're in the running, the pressure of expectation of the fans seems to set our players on edge.
We only have to look at the playoff game at ER against Derby last year to see how the psychological impact of such high expectations can take its toll. I know we had individual errors to blame for losing that game, but most of the players seemed not to be firing on all cylinders as the game progressed.
Perhaps this is a small positive we can take from the big negative of not being able to be there to cheer them to victory?
A promising starting point
posted on 7/6/20
did someone on here not claim that fat kev was still about 1/2 stone overweight and posting worse stats than before lockdown. no idea if its true but if it is im sure bielsa wouldnt be too pleased as should be any of the rest of us
posted on 7/6/20
The Leeds United Twitter account posting pictures of Kev in training. Even if he was overweight, and he doesn't look it to me, I doubt they would be posting those pictures if there was some anger towards him at the club.
I also haven't seen Phil Hay mention anything about this on Twitter. Granted, he might have mentioned it on an Atheltic post.
posted on 7/6/20
Very true, fans at ER can unfortunately cause a lot of pressure on the players on the day...who knows it might be a blessing in disguise with no fans.
posted on 8/6/20
comment by LDL-Potato Picker and Proud (U6788)
posted 21 hours, 11 minutes ago
did someone on here not claim that fat kev was still about 1/2 stone overweight and posting worse stats than before lockdown. no idea if its true but if it is im sure bielsa wouldnt be too pleased as should be any of the rest of us
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I thought Kev was looking really trim last pic I saw of him.. Good for him, I hope he's kept that shape to be fair.
A big lad like that souldn't be too trim though IMO, think you have to play to his strengths and keep him strong up top... but of course be fit with it, to find the perfect balance with Kev he'd be an aminal !!
posted on 8/6/20
comment by LeedsMauritius (U22367)
posted 16 hours, 28 minutes ago
Very true, fans at ER can unfortunately cause a lot of pressure on the players on the day...who knows it might be a blessing in disguise with no fans.
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Agree, whilst the crowd are a 12th man, we expect a lot! - some personalities in the past couldn't rise to that.
I don't think its a coincidance that our away form is better (I've not actually checked that stat), just seems that way - someone feel free to show me otherwise though
posted on 8/6/20
comment by The Spanish Italians - its got to all come home now??? (U21595)
posted 34 minutes ago
comment by LeedsMauritius (U22367)
posted 16 hours, 28 minutes ago
Very true, fans at ER can unfortunately cause a lot of pressure on the players on the day...who knows it might be a blessing in disguise with no fans.
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Agree, whilst the crowd are a 12th man, we expect a lot! - some personalities in the past couldn't rise to that.
I don't think its a coincidance that our away form is better (I've not actually checked that stat), just seems that way - someone feel free to show me otherwise though
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Yeah - I always felt like we play better away, but the stats say we've lost more away than at home this season.
posted on 8/6/20
comment by The Spanish Italians - its got to all come home now??? (U21595)
posted 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
comment by LeedsMauritius (U22367)
posted 16 hours, 28 minutes ago
Very true, fans at ER can unfortunately cause a lot of pressure on the players on the day...who knows it might be a blessing in disguise with no fans.
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Agree, whilst the crowd are a 12th man, we expect a lot! - some personalities in the past couldn't rise to that.
I don't think its a coincidance that our away form is better (I've not actually checked that stat), just seems that way - someone feel free to show me otherwise though
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Glad you agree with me... Blankford never rises to the occasion!
posted on 8/6/20
Its been said a lot that the coaching staff are very happy with Augustin's fitness and think he will play a big part in the run in!--
https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/multi-million-pound-leeds-united-striker-prediction-comes-to-light/
But sometimes some around the Leeds boards will try and find the bad side of things!..
posted on 8/6/20
comment by NJS (U8272)
posted 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
comment by The Spanish Italians - its got to all come home now??? (U21595)
posted 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
comment by LeedsMauritius (U22367)
posted 16 hours, 28 minutes ago
Very true, fans at ER can unfortunately cause a lot of pressure on the players on the day...who knows it might be a blessing in disguise with no fans.
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Agree, whilst the crowd are a 12th man, we expect a lot! - some personalities in the past couldn't rise to that.
I don't think its a coincidance that our away form is better (I've not actually checked that stat), just seems that way - someone feel free to show me otherwise though
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Glad you agree with me... Blankford never rises to the occasion!
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you're going to be sorry when he scores an overhead kick from his own half in the champions league final against Barcelona NJS
posted on 8/6/20
comment by The Spanish Italians - its got to all come home now??? (U21595)
posted 13 minutes ago
comment by NJS (U8272)
posted 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
comment by The Spanish Italians - its got to all come home now??? (U21595)
posted 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
comment by LeedsMauritius (U22367)
posted 16 hours, 28 minutes ago
Very true, fans at ER can unfortunately cause a lot of pressure on the players on the day...who knows it might be a blessing in disguise with no fans.
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Agree, whilst the crowd are a 12th man, we expect a lot! - some personalities in the past couldn't rise to that.
I don't think its a coincidance that our away form is better (I've not actually checked that stat), just seems that way - someone feel free to show me otherwise though
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Glad you agree with me... Blankford never rises to the occasion!
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you're going to be sorry when he scores an overhead kick from his own half in the champions league final against Barcelona NJS
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A bit early for drinking! 🥃 It's only 1 30pm