Here we go Welcome to the thread , a nice new pitch to welcome Everton on a cold Wednesday night in Yorkshire another chance to do a double , we'll see
Venue...Elland Road...Date...3rd Feb...Kick Off...1930hrs
Team News
Leeds United
Leeds are expecting to be without Rodrigo, who suffered a likely muscle injury at Leicester, while Patrick Bamford and Raphinha are both doubts.
Bamford sustained a dead leg on Sunday, while Raphinha has a thigh strain.
Everton
Everton goalkeeper Robin Olsen will deputise for Jordan Pickford, who hurt a rib while making a save on Saturday.
Fabian Delph is back in the squad after injury and he could be joined by new signing Joshua King, if he provides a negative coronavirus test.
Allan and Jean-Philippe Gbamin remain sidelined for the Toffees.
Links............…...BT Sport ...…….……..
Video....... Hesgoal, usagoals Beinsports ? getting harder to find
(there's also streams on Social media I believe )
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
Leeds could complete a league double over Everton for the first time since 1990-91, when they were also a newly-promoted side.
Everton have won just one of their past 37 top-flight trips to Elland Road, drawing nine and losing 27.
That solitary victory came in November 2002, courtesy of a Wayne Rooney goal.
This will be the 100th top-flight fixture between the sides.
Leeds United
Leeds have won nine of their opening 20 games, the most by a promoted side since Wigan recorded 11 in 2005-06.
They have already surpassed their total of eight victories in their previous Premier League season in 2003-04.
The Whites have won all three midweek league matches this term, scoring 12 goals.
They have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their five competitive fixtures so far this calendar year.
All three of Leeds' home wins have been against sides below them in the table.
Patrick Bamford has contributed to 15 goals in 20 Premier League appearances for Leeds, scoring 11 and assisting four.
Everton
The Toffees are looking to win four consecutive away league games for the first time since December 1985.
However, they have won just one of their past four matches, drawing once and losing twice.
Everton have recorded six victories from nine away fixtures in the league.
Carlo Ancelotti's side have 33 points from 19 matches, their most at the halfway stage since 2013-14.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored 10 goals in his opening nine league games but has managed just one further strike over his subsequent nine appearances.
So Paddy and Raph both doubts, pity that because both were red hot against Leicester I think we'll struggle a bit with this one but I can see Dallas and Pablo scoring for us or Happy Jack if Pablo doesn't feature, either way it's a 2-0 Win for the Mighty Whites
Over to You...............................Predictions etc........................
Come Onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeds!!!
MOT
Can we go Live Please Admins
Leeds Utd v Everton Matchday Thread
posted on 4/2/21
Classic game. Two sides who think they should be higher in the league. One who will sit/defend. The other go all out to blow team off the park.
Match should have been a draw.
posted on 4/2/21
comment by Elsbels - Just Some Guy (U21658)
posted 49 minutes ago
New pitch looked much better, and people can stop pretending that the old pitch wasn't a hindrance to us.
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I don't think anybody did did they?
The old pitch was not conducive to fast free flowing football and I believe Cooper flagged up it was dangerous.
The commentators pointed out that new pitches are often trickier under foot and that the pitch had only been down two days. I did get the impression that we slipped more on it than Everton players did but that may be I was paying closer attention to what we did. Also a slip didn't lead to them conceding a goal (Harrison).
I though that they kept their footing better in the second half which may have contributed to the improved performance.
Change of boots to reflect the conditions perhaps. I don't know.
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I guess it’s easier to keep your feet when you are mostly defending? Our attacking last night was so fast and furious at times it’s no wonder a few slipped.
I’m sure we will get used to it.
posted on 4/2/21
comment by Elsbels - Just Some Guy (U21658)
posted 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
New pitch looked much better, and people can stop pretending that the old pitch wasn't a hindrance to us.
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I don't think anybody did did they?
The old pitch was not conducive to fast free flowing football and I believe Cooper flagged up it was dangerous.
The commentators pointed out that new pitches are often trickier under foot and that the pitch had only been down two days. I did get the impression that we slipped more on it than Everton players did but that may be I was paying closer attention to what we did. Also a slip didn't lead to them conceding a goal (Harrison).
I though that they kept their footing better in the second half which may have contributed to the improved performance.
Change of boots to reflect the conditions perhaps. I don't know.
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I have seen plenty of people saying the pitch is the same for both sides and isn't a reason for poor form.
But that doesn't take into account the playing styles of each side does it.
And everyone could see that we were able to play at a much faster tempo again last night when compared to the last few performances at Elland Road.
posted on 4/2/21
I agree, once they'd sorted their studs out.
posted on 4/2/21
comment by Stoopo (U4707)
posted about 3 hours ago
comment by Elsbels - Just Some Guy (U21658)
posted 49 minutes ago
New pitch looked much better, and people can stop pretending that the old pitch wasn't a hindrance to us.
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I don't think anybody did did they?
The old pitch was not conducive to fast free flowing football and I believe Cooper flagged up it was dangerous.
The commentators pointed out that new pitches are often trickier under foot and that the pitch had only been down two days. I did get the impression that we slipped more on it than Everton players did but that may be I was paying closer attention to what we did. Also a slip didn't lead to them conceding a goal (Harrison).
I though that they kept their footing better in the second half which may have contributed to the improved performance.
Change of boots to reflect the conditions perhaps. I don't know.
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I guess it’s easier to keep your feet when you are mostly defending? Our attacking last night was so fast and furious at times it’s no wonder a few slipped.
I’m sure we will get used to it.
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Not sure this is true, if you have someone running at you with the ball at pace aren't you more likely to slip on a greasy surface if you are defending and trying to adapt your feet to keep up with the movement of your opponent.
posted on 4/2/21
Was it my imagination or did our players slip over more than Everton's?
If that is the case, you have to ask why. Did they not assess what the surface of a new pitch would be like especially as it was wet (Ancelotti had a rain coat on).
My perception is that the grip improved in the second half indicating they had changed to boots with wet weather cleats on
posted on 4/2/21
your imagination fella
new surface, nobody could predict it
posted on 4/2/21
comment by Elsbels - Just Some Guy (U21658)
posted 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
comment by Stoopo (U4707)
posted about 3 hours ago
comment by Elsbels - Just Some Guy (U21658)
posted 49 minutes ago
New pitch looked much better, and people can stop pretending that the old pitch wasn't a hindrance to us.
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I don't think anybody did did they?
The old pitch was not conducive to fast free flowing football and I believe Cooper flagged up it was dangerous.
The commentators pointed out that new pitches are often trickier under foot and that the pitch had only been down two days. I did get the impression that we slipped more on it than Everton players did but that may be I was paying closer attention to what we did. Also a slip didn't lead to them conceding a goal (Harrison).
I though that they kept their footing better in the second half which may have contributed to the improved performance.
Change of boots to reflect the conditions perhaps. I don't know.
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I guess it’s easier to keep your feet when you are mostly defending? Our attacking last night was so fast and furious at times it’s no wonder a few slipped.
I’m sure we will get used to it.
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Not sure this is true, if you have someone running at you with the ball at pace aren't you more likely to slip on a greasy surface if you are defending and trying to adapt your feet to keep up with the movement of your opponent.
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I’m basing it on the assumption if you are defending you are facing the ball most of the time. Players running at you have to receive and control the ball and quite often have to turn and change direction.
Not a scientific study you understand
posted on 4/2/21
comment by Elsbels - Just Some Guy (U21658)
posted 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
Was it my imagination or did our players slip over more than Everton's?
If that is the case, you have to ask why. Did they not assess what the surface of a new pitch would be like especially as it was wet (Ancelotti had a rain coat on).
My perception is that the grip improved in the second half indicating they had changed to boots with wet weather cleats on
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No it’s not. I saw the same as you. Our players seemed to slip and slide far more than Everton’s.
posted on 4/2/21
Better in the second half, change of boots.
I seriously think Everton sussed this and we messed up. Look at the first goal, we are on the front foot, Harrison slips and we lose possession.