Highlandwhite Matchday Thread ================================================
Kick off 7.45pm. Commentary on Talksport 2
Welcome to Matchday 29 and as the only Championship game tonight is a chance for us to put some pressure on the teams above.
Team News
Leeds
Struijk still out and Gnonto a doubt so apparently the team will be the same and changes will be made in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Norwich
Batth and Hanley major doubts
Norwich have 10 points from their last 6 games including an impressive win over West Brom at the weekend. However its a game we should win and confidence should be high as we seek a record 5th consecutive win in 2024.
Fancy another 2.1 win with The goalscoring machine that is Dan James on the mark.
Can we go Live once again please Admins
Leeds Utd 1 Norwich City 0
posted on 25/1/24
comment by Macca: aka Wheelchair Dave (U8194)
posted 4 minutes ago
Earl it's definitely not a waste of your time mate as it's always really appreciated and enjoyed hugely as I always read through the thread from beginning to end whether I've posted much or not and I'm sure those sentiments are echoed by everyone else on here as some forum members just enjoy reading the thread and don't post anything but this Saturday with the FA Cup and a break from the high pressure and anxiety of the league I'll post more and I reckon others will too and I'll be surprised if it doesn't get around the 250 mark.
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Hopefully it's just a temporary blip and we'll get the numbers back up again
posted on 25/1/24
I second what Macca has just posted. Love the MDT - both posting while the game's going on and reading afterwards.
I listen live to games through LUTV and keep the MDT going at the same time. Can't always listen or post to games but always read it through afterwards. It's a very limited form of participation but it is participating nonetheless and I'm sure the great many of us who don't live in the UK really appreciate this.
In any other year, we would have bottled that game last night - but we kept them out - we're making huge progress under Farke!
Onwards and upwards!
posted on 25/1/24
I would be on if I could get a damn signal at ER. At least I would at half time.
Occasionally I manage it but last night was hopeless until the end of the game - then I was driving home to York - via Oulton - due to someone closing the M1.
posted on 25/1/24
Definite valuable public service Earl, keep up the good work, like Macca I am focussed 100% on the game when the match is on but I will often catch up at half-time and later full-time with other's views.
Keep it up for all our sakes mate you are very much appreciated.
posted on 25/1/24
Couldn't really comment on a game I couldn't watch - But this thread is invaluable Earl.
posted on 25/1/24
comment by The Very Rev Wilko (U21072)
posted about an hour ago
Couldn't really comment on a game I couldn't watch - But this thread is invaluable Earl.
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Thats a fair point Wilko. So many of our games have been on tv we've been spoilt somewhat
posted on 25/1/24
Was at the game. Game of two halves really. We played some lovely build up football did sod all with it, Bamfords close range header was the only shot on target first half. Norwich did sod all first half but nearly scored with the last kick of the half. Second half was poor, we spent 10 camped in our own half and couldn't get the ball, Norwich played like we did playing some good stuff which got the crowd frustrated. Grew into the second half and Bamford put two efforts almost out for a throw with Anthony playing like Gnonto for 10 mins before morphing into Kebe for the next 10. We looked tired and jaded second half, especially in forward areas, Cry wasn't effective, Rutter fell in a heap at FT and Bamford looked shot last 10. Just about deserved the win, a huge win as we move within 2 pts of 2nd.
MOTM (Rodon)
posted on 25/1/24
I echo others Earl, MDT is a massive part of LUFC ja.
I read it from start to finish after the match. Being in
a foreign land helps me keep in touch with it all. Long
may it continue.
posted on 25/1/24
Your MDT is really appreciated, Earl. Watching the match last night was a toil of a pleasure, freezing every minute for the whole game and only the Norwich commentary. LUTV really is poor! I always look at this thread at half-time, to see if others are thinking along the same lines as I am, and then again at full time.
I thought our lads were well off the pace last night - a bit like when there was a virus in the camp - but at least they managed the win and a clean sheet too, so I guess we shouldn’t be complaining.
I’m still a bit concerned that we have not strengthened the squad this transfer window and hope something happens before it ends!
posted on 25/1/24
comment by MaidinLeeds (U2464)
posted 12 minutes ago
Your MDT is really appreciated, Earl. Watching the match last night was a toil of a pleasure, freezing every minute for the whole game and only the Norwich commentary. LUTV really is poor! I always look at this thread at half-time, to see if others are thinking along the same lines as I am, and then again at full time.
I thought our lads were well off the pace last night - a bit like when there was a virus in the camp - but at least they managed the win and a clean sheet too, so I guess we shouldn’t be complaining.
I’m still a bit concerned that we have not strengthened the squad this transfer window and hope something happens before it ends!
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We seem to always look tired midweek after a weekend game. We wouldn't have lost to Sunderland, Preston or any others after a short rest.