We've all been looking forward to this one.
Leeds on red hot home form, Leicester on a shock defeat.
We start with good football and great chances but cant hit a barn door with a banjo whilst Dewsbury Hall danced around us like we weren't there at times.
Beautiful play from Gnonto and Gray set up Piroe whose shot was woeful but not as bad as his header later on. He needs to step up to the pressure of Bamford completing for his place, he isn't on this evidence.
Kamara working hard, Gruev working hard, Rutter a little workmanlike and Gnonto and Summerville buzzing around but cant quite make things happen and then Leicester snatch a lead and its not really looking like we're getting back into this the longer the game goes on.
We can complain about refs but we had a massive let off with that goal not being allowed, there was nothing wrong with it, awful officiating, but also we have Meslier to thank for keeping us in it when Gray was turned and Gruev stood off his man.
Substitutions and Roberts comes on to allow Gray switch sides and Roberts with teh coolest of strikes and celebrations grabs his first goal and we're back in it. Undeservedly, but this is what good teams do, come up with something when not playing well.
Rutter's tireless running now causing more noticeable problems, ball comes to Gray and takes a shot as he should, you never know what happens and he grabs a goal, something for the Gray family to celebrate after their recent sad loss.
Both Bamford and James substitutions show the strength in depth we have and make a difference and Rutter's irrepressibility earns us a free kick. We never score these, but not this time, this was meant to be after that equaliser and full time celebrations show what this means and the spirit in the team.
Never thought we would be in this position at turn of year but we have a genuine chance to catch Leicester now, if we do great, but just going up after Leicester and Ipswich had such an amazing start whilst we were still hemorrraghing player.
What superb spirit from the team, but what support when needed from the fans and ultimately what great management from Farke, at the moment he simply cannot do anything wrong.
A cameo from Dallas in the tunnel, wouldn't it be great if we see him on pitch before season finishes with promotion.
Thoughts from tonight
posted on 24/2/24
comment by LIW We’re Going Up As f@ck@ing Champion... (U8453)
posted 48 minutes ago
Do people still think piroe is a number 9 and thats where he should play.
Its not champ manager Lads 🤦
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I don't think he should start period. Don't think we can play anyone out of their natural position other than Ampadu.
posted on 24/2/24
comment by LIW We’re Going Up As f@ck@ing Champions (U8453)
posted 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Do people still think piroe is a number 9 and thats where he should play.
Its not champ manager Lads 🤦
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I think he is a squad player, he is behind both Georgino and Bamird in terms of playing either 9 or 10 but at the end of the day he is a decent option on the bench and as cover in both of those positions.
11 players don't win you a title or get you promoted, a squad does and he has a role in that.
posted on 24/2/24
Do people still think piroe is a number 9 and thats where he should play.
^^^
Can't be 100% certain but, I haven't read anyone
calling Piroe a #9 on here since the first few games
of the season.
Pretty sure everyone knows he's a 9.5/10 hybrid.
And a goal scorer (except for his woeful work last
night). Back to the question. No. No one does.
posted on 24/2/24
Rodon by all accounts and I've only seen extended highlights had his poorest game for Leeds last night which okay it was against Leicester arguably the best side in this league and a bottom 6 EPL side potentially.
Others remarked on this and suggested this was why Spurs will be keen to offload him which yes I get that because we were hardly going to be leant a top 6 EPL player but my question is can Rodon with regular game time against better quality sides improve?
I wonder whether Rodon just hasn't had a long enough run in the EPL to learn from his mistakes if you like because as they say practice makes perfect which up to last night Rodon has been a stand out class player for us and I personally think he's worth purserveering with if or should I say when we get promoted.
posted on 24/2/24
Agree with that Macca. Getting him on a permanent is a no brainier, he’s been great for us, wants to be here and will be available for a decent fee. But wonder how he would cope full PL season
posted on 24/2/24
Who knows how any of our players will cope in the PL? No-one does, BUT I have a lot of faith in Farke and I think we will strengthen where he feels it is necessary. We have to get there first of course, but if we can keep this incredible winning run going we will definitely get there.
posted on 24/2/24
comment by Best fans - Leeds Carajo (U2196)
posted 3 hours, 13 minutes ago
Agree with that Macca. Getting him on a permanent is a no brainier, he’s been great for us, wants to be here and will be available for a decent fee. But wonder how he would cope full PL season
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Agree, that he should be our first signing.
Thing is all signings are a risk however at least with this one you can see what he has achieved so far for us and that somewhat lessens that as you already have an idea about what you are getting.
I honestly think we will need two new full backs at both sides and at keast one new centreback, probably two, if we go up.
I'd like to mitigate the risk of poor signings by signing Rodon as one of those centreback.
posted on 24/2/24
comment by Mattyp (U8926)
posted 10 hours, 21 minutes ago
comment by LIW We’re Going Up As f@ck@ing Champions (U8453)
posted 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
Do people still think piroe is a number 9 and thats where he should play.
Its not champ manager Lads 🤦
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I think he is a squad player, he is behind both Georgino and Bamird in terms of playing either 9 or 10 but at the end of the day he is a decent option on the bench and as cover in both of those positions.
11 players don't win you a title or get you promoted, a squad does and he has a role in that.
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Agreed. He’s had some quiet games yet gas still come up with the important goal or interception and pass. Good player who looks list at times but definitely isn’t!
posted on 25/2/24
comment by Batty (U4664)
posted 23 hours, 11 minutes ago
Do people still think piroe is a number 9 and thats where he should play.
^^^
Can't be 100% certain but, I haven't read anyone
calling Piroe a #9 on here since the first few games
of the season.
Pretty sure everyone knows he's a 9.5/10 hybrid.
And a goal scorer (except for his woeful work last
night). Back to the question. No. No one does.
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You cant be serious.
Its been constant until about 4 weeks ago 🤦
posted on 25/2/24
comment by Batty (U4664)
posted 23 hours, 11 minutes ago
Do people still think piroe is a number 9 and thats where he should play.
^^^
Can't be 100% certain but, I haven't read anyone
calling Piroe a #9 on here since the first few games
of the season.
Pretty sure everyone knows he's a 9.5/10 hybrid.
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I see him more as a 4.5/10 or at best 5/10 most weeks but then you're talking about the position he plays.