Pablo v Strachan

NJS, if you compare the balls from then and now, with the old ball Pablo might not be able to do what he does, but saying that, with today's ball, Strachan could have done more!..

Mind, to get to Pablo's standards Strachan would have had to have a few cigs and beers less!..

Two of my favourite Leeds players in my lifetime. The fact we are even having this debate is a great thing. I think the comparison is there and have likened the two many times mainly for their respective influence on the team as leaders and role models.

Regardless of who has done what won this won that etc two hugely significant players who have stepped up at the pivotal moments for the club.

Just to add I think my user name hints at my thoughts on Strachan and his influence on the club.

Rob - you make a very good point about both doing the business at critical junctures.

comment by LIW Radchancer (U8453)
posted 12 hours, 57 minutes ago

And I love Pablo like everyone else

But

Phillips
Dallas
White
Cooper
Harrison

All had better seasons

And maybe

Klich and ayling

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totally agree.

Pablo absolutly brilliant recently, but lets be honest, he's not been great this season compared

comment by LufcGermany (U6066)
posted 50 minutes ago
NJS, if you compare the balls from then and now, with the old ball Pablo might not be able to do what he does, but saying that, with today's ball, Strachan could have done more!..

Mind, to get to Pablo's standards Strachan would have had to have a few cigs and beers less!..
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The modern ball is harder to control, lighter to the touch, harder to keep on the floor....players need more technique, Hernandez wins in my opinion.
But even in Strachan playing days the ball was lighter than the 50s, 60s and 70s....I often wonder if Big Jack and Norman suffered from heading those old leather balls in older age?

NJS - thats a brilliant point

I got pilloried on a Facebook group for saying Pablo has had a mediocre season. Great player on a cult status

comment by 🎤Mike drop🎤 (U15513)
posted 1 minute ago

I got pilloried on a Facebook group for saying Pablo has had a mediocre season. Great player on a cult status

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you were correct Mikey - reaction might be due to the short memories of some fans, played brilliant from the restart, thought he's been average all season.

maybe age thing?

"The modern ball is harder to control, lighter to the touch, harder to keep on the floor....players need more technique, Hernandez wins in my opinion.
But even in Strachan playing days the ball was lighter than the 50s, 60s and 70s....I often wonder if Big Jack and Norman suffered from heading those old leather balls in older age?"

To tell the truth, its been that long since I've touched a football I don't think I've come into contact with the new ball!..

But the Leather?.....I remember when I was younger getting that thing full in the face, hit the deck faster than Alioski/Ayling on a good day!..

Not sure how long I was down but there were a few people laughing and joking when I finally got up!..