Wanted Marsch to take this seriously and we had a more appropriate line up yesterday and it was about time Aaronson didn't start.
Couldnt get a better start, and though I was on court at time, every time I checked updates it was all about Gnonto.
3 up gives us chance to make changes and these didn't change flow of match, it was one way Leeds with Gnonto shining, Harrison justifying inclusion, Rodrigo continuing form and Bamford back on the score sheet.
Bamford had been completely written off by quite a few fans here, but he showed real class in his finishes and with Sinisterra we have loads of options going forwards, with Rutter in wings too and it will be a challenge to fit them all in.
For the moment Gnonto and Rodrigo and the first choices in our attacking options at present.
A bit of juggling at the back saw Ayling playing out of position and then we conceded 2 sloppy goals at the end.
Starting with the end first, that's 2 goals a game for last few games we;'re conceding, we might be able to afford that v Champ team when 5-0 up in cup, but defence clearly needs fixing.
Winning in cup gives us a lift, we couldn't ask for a better chance in next round and with so many Prem teams going out, we might not get a better chance of making significant cup progress, what a lift an FA Cup would give this club.
And Gnonto, what a performance! As Bamford said, he was one for future and I for one was not that impressed with the deal and the way Dan James was treated, but the end results he's getting is what we should have been getting from James who was a let down.
I thought his lack of height would hold him back and happy to be proven wrong.
As with Raphinha, we need to be building a team to match his levels so that we can help him fulfill his ambitions with us, for other teams will surely be offering mega bucks in transfer windows for him.
Thoughts from last night
posted on 19/1/23
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Same with Jesse - those who can’t let Bielsa go just use anything they can to blame JM.
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Agree totally, whilst I have been critical of him, and at times wanted him sacked.
I actually like guy, just dont listen to his interviews, he tries too hard. But he cares and genuinely desperate to do well.
Hope he can get abit of momentum behind him with some wins.
posted on 19/1/23
comment by EnfieldLeeds88 (U10248)
posted 2 hours, 21 minutes ago
It's a tough one with Llorente. With him in the team we move the ball from defence to midfield much more easily (although this may have been the oppo) but there is always a chance of a defensive calamity.
Agree with this - sometimes his passing can be top drawer. Its just his defensive frailties that let him down. Always thought maybe hes more suited to the teams in Europe than the EPL
posted on 19/1/23
If we beat Brentford, we're going to fly...Gnonto is an inspiration, what a player, so smart and focused and willing to play. Bamford was super.
posted on 19/1/23
comment by Stoopo (U4707)
posted 4 hours, 23 minutes ago
comment by LIW Rad a %#@% and so is Orta (U8453)
posted 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
The bamford hate is like the cooper hate.
People who didnt orginally rate him, looking for anything to write them off, so it proves their orginal view was right.
Very weird
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Same with Jesse - those who can’t let Bielsa go just use anything they can to blame JM.
Last night we were in complete control. The two goals conceded were not down to poor tactics but down to two individual errors. That can’t be coached unfortunately. If it could be then players would need to be robots.
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For me wanting Jessie gone has absolutely nothing to do with bielsa.
They are like night and day.
Bielsa was a genius, marsch not so much.
posted on 19/1/23
Did the fans change the Willie chant?
Saw this on FB and liked it.
Willie Gnonto…Willie Gnonto…cost us 4 million, he’s worth a billion…the profit is massive!
posted on 19/1/23
I wonder what would be if a 30...40...60mil bid came in for Gnonto now, would we want the money or him?..
I'd think every club in the Premier are taking notice, and a lot outside off England!..
The window is wide open but I'd want him to stay, but if a offer did come in it just might take his mind away!..
Or tempt the club!..
posted on 19/1/23
Gnonto is like Yeboah and Alioski’s love child!
Our attacking options are excellent. Where is our record signing going to fit in?
Thing with Marsch is could he be like Arteta? Give him enough time with his players and they start to gel and we get something special next season?
posted on 19/1/23
Brentford feels like a turning point for Jesse. Win it, and we can prepare with confidence for the crucial games ahead. Lose, and we are stuck on spaghetti junction with every exit pointing to the Championship.
He is sounding very defensive and he talks too much about the criticism he is getting, and the position he is in. This is not doing him or the team any good, and it certainly adds plenty of fuel to the flames. Can someone sit down with him and tell him to STFU?
I am in the 'Marsch out' camp, but in the past two games, I have seen a glimmer of what he is hoping to achieve. Our attacking play is glorious to watch and gets better with each game.
However, the defence is dreadful. I wonder what would have happened if that Cardiff goal just before half time had been allowed. It was a perfectly good one in my view. Notwithstanding this, the fact that Cardiff, who couldn't score in a brothel, put the ball in the net three times at Elland Road, rings alarm bells for me. The worst side we could be playing now is Brentford, probably the most efficient side in the Premier League. They will sit back and wait until they can pass through our lines. If anyone thinks Mbuemo, Toney and Wissa are going to be merciful on Llorente, Ayling and Firpo, they are clearly deluded. By the way, those who say Firpo and Llorente were ok against Cardiff obviously ignored the number of times they were outrun or turned by low-level Championship players.
It will be a fascinating contest. How bad would a draw be for Jesse and Leeds?
posted on 19/1/23
comment by montleeds (U18330)
posted 3 hours, 31 minutes ago
comment by Stoopo (U4707)
posted 4 hours, 23 minutes ago
comment by LIW Rad a %#@% and so is Orta (U8453)
posted 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
The bamford hate is like the cooper hate.
People who didnt orginally rate him, looking for anything to write them off, so it proves their orginal view was right.
Very weird
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Same with Jesse - those who can’t let Bielsa go just use anything they can to blame JM.
Last night we were in complete control. The two goals conceded were not down to poor tactics but down to two individual errors. That can’t be coached unfortunately. If it could be then players would need to be robots.
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For me wanting Jessie gone has absolutely nothing to do with bielsa.
They are like night and day.
Bielsa was a genius, marsch not so much.
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A bit of a contradiction there.
posted on 19/1/23
Conte might be available soon! Just lost the second half 4-0.
They can keep him for me 😏