Mowatt was as bad as Austin today, think its unfair that Austin gets all the flack when were losing. We've clearly seen that he has quality, it is EVERYONE else around him bringing him down especially the 1 million pound flop Murphy.

Murphy was not playing today. Austen is not good enough, certainly not good enough to be captain. Today is down to McDermot , playing 3 at the back. The two new signings had not played for ages, why start with them both. Tactics clueless

comment by Shaun M - Were gonna finish 10th! (U9955)
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Mowatt was as bad as Austin today, think its unfair that Austin gets all the flack when were losing. We've clearly seen that he has quality, it is EVERYONE else around him bringing him down especially the 1 million pound flop Murphy.
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Maybe I am a bit harsh but there is no denying that he does give the ball away too often for my liking. And i agree with you I have said for a long time that the jump from div 1 to the championship is a big bridge. maybe as he learns that Murphy will fulfill his promise. One last thing, I never thought Leeds United as they stand will get promotion to the premiership this year, next year maybe!!!

We're to reliant on Austin, he's good but he's not friggin Toure!! He will have bad games, look at Fellani ffs. Were to relaint on one player and its bringing him down. We need Charlie Adam and/or Scott Parker in their running the show.

^^^this^^

Austin doesn't miss games. If he is rested and we get a fully fit Austin then he's a great player. He's not a poor player at all.

mowatt was out of his depth today...his passing was poor as was the rest of the team, the midfield really lacked today...as did the defence zaliukas for whatever reason since he signed a new contract has been poor....austin just looks as though he needs a break...

Am really miffed about people view in Austin

Yes he hasn't played well latterly

But at championship level, he's a good player and I don't care what anyone says

Yes he is a good championship player BUT not a leader of men

Could it be that having the captaincy is not conducive to his overall game. Some can cope with the responsibility, others can't. Just a thought.

LIW, how many good performances has Austin really put in for Leeds?

He's put in a few great performances, but the rest have been really, really average.

Sorry Austin is Bottom/mid championship player at best. I will not argue he does show signs of brilliance now and again, but so do most midfielders

The problem i have is week after week Austin looks average, loses ball, doesnt do the simple things and is forever trying to shoot from 50 yards.
If the plaer needs a rest then he shouldnt be playing football

Been played in wrong position this season

And had murphy next to him

You can say what you want, he's easily been out best midfielder this season

Me and LIW see him more than the majority on this forum as season ticket holders and we both agree he's not a bad player. Fatigue has clearly had an impact on him. I remember last season after the international break we all wanted him back for the Wednesday game, he came back and was shattered and awful. He needs resting to get the best out of him. Every other player has got a rest in midfield, why not Austin?

Pro, low, I've done my fair few Leeds games and I'm well on board with the view of Rudy.

Its the stayaways who keep bleating on.

*liw

Sorry professional footballers should need a rest to get the best out of them
It says a lot when Austin as been our best midfielder

I get to my share of games, maybe not every game, but a good amount. Austin is average a lot of the time. He's hard not to like because he doesn't stop running and puts in some great tackles.

But his ability on the ball and impact on the game has been very average this season.

Agree he's playing out of position - as a defensive midfielder, he'd be a lot better.

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