I wish Bielsa would rotate the squad, it's only fair and it means that everybody is ready to go. Players are then eager to show what they have when they get that chance.

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Hoping for a clean sheet although it's written in the stars that a certain Swede will mark his return.....

3-1 Leeds. Bamford, Klich and Forshaw.

Stevie, you're right, its got red card written all over it!.

Should be a belter of a game for obvious reasons. Despite them being a bunch of cheats, they were probably the best side we faced at ER last season, they we're tactically spot on against us. I cant see Jansson coming and going quietly, I think he'll wound up either set of fans with some antics. Think at home and midweek, we'll get the win. 2-1 Klich, Pablo (pen)

comment by LufcGermany (U6066)
posted 2 minutes ago
Stevie, you're right, its got red card written all over it!.
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Only Will be Berardi for GBH on Canos or Watkins

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Jansson 22/1 to score a header. Get ya fivers out lads

Pontus will lose it big time and in a repeat of last year start ranting and raving calling the ref and his assistants f'ing bustards saying they cheated in failing to give several decisions before needing to be reminded by his team mates he doesn't play for Leeds anymore.

I wonder how much advice Pontus has given to his new manager on Leeds and how to counter them?
Frankly amazed that we didn't sneak a little clause into the contract so that he didn't face us this season, especially since we gave him away at such a bargain price.

This one has banana skin written all over it. Brentford are the one club who have our number, like we do with Bristol City. They have pace and height, and one of the best strikers in the league in Watkins. They should have taken all 6 points off us last season. Pontus will score, that's a given. We may even be without one or two of our defenders. I would be happy with a draw. 1-1, Pablo to the rescue. The season starts here.

With cooper and Douglas injury doubts makes the decision to play berardi shackleton and alioski for the u23s even more bizarre.

comment by Kebablegs (U17699)
posted 11 minutes ago
With cooper and Douglas injury doubts makes the decision to play berardi shackleton and alioski for the u23s even more bizarre.
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Shackleton came off at HT I believe, as did Bamford

I'm staying positive.

Leeds 3 - 0 Brentford
Bamford ×2
Hernandez

This is not the same Leeds that collapsed at Griffin Park at Easter, and the Bees are gonna learn that the hard way.

MOT

Unrelated question:

Has anyone seen the documentary yet?

I've just watched the last episode. Cried way harder than I thought I would at the playoff game (though there may have been other factors at play), but feel properly fired up after how the episode ended.

I think we’re winning this 2-0

comment by Kebablegs (U17699)
posted about 3 hours ago
With cooper and Douglas injury doubts makes the decision to play berardi shackleton and alioski for the u23s even more bizarre.
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Might be a sign that the doubts aren't too bad though.

Record against Brentford at home is actually good - 2 wins and a draw last 3 seasons and the draw we battered them and they got a dodgy penalty and should have had a red card. A better ref last season and we win that game. Jeremy Simpson was by far the worst referee I've seen at this level.

Leeds win.

This is what Thomas Frank has to say.
https://www.brentfordfc.com/news/2019/august/thomas-frank-pre-leeds/

2 - 1 Leeds.... Bamford & Pablo

Leeds to be cruising at 2 - 0 until big Pontus scores a header on 80 mins... Leeds to play out a nervy finish... you know the drill lads

comment by The Spanish Italians (U21595)
posted 39 minutes ago
2 - 1 Leeds.... Bamford & Pablo

Leeds to be cruising at 2 - 0 until big Pontus scores a header on 80 mins... Leeds to play out a nervy finish... you know the drill lads
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They equalise and go ahead in the 89th minute. Bielsa's boys nick an equaliser in the first minute of injury time only for Roofe to pop up and grab a winner just before the final whistle.



Oh......

comment by Lubo - Get Excited for Leeds United (U14008)
posted 10 hours, 13 minutes ago
comment by Kebablegs (U17699)
posted about 3 hours ago
With cooper and Douglas injury doubts makes the decision to play berardi shackleton and alioski for the u23s even more bizarre.
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Might be a sign that the doubts aren't too bad though.
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I was hoping that may be the answer

Bielsa did say they are fit enough to play but wants them to be 100%. I imagine that Cooper and Douglas will be desperate to play and say they're fine.

I'd bet the whole team wants to put Pontus under a bit off pressure!..

I mean, they know he's a pressure cooker waiting to blow!.

Here's hoping our fall over merchants don't go Ott on the faking crap!..

Can see Bamford getting another brace in a comfortable win tonight.

Injuries in the back 4 is a worry though. Hopefully Cooper plays. If he, Douglas and Alioski miss out. We end up with a back 4 of

Shackleton, White, Berardi, Dallas.

It's a concern given the lack of experience in their positions and certainly lack of time playing together.

And Clarke still won't be able to get on the bench, can't see him sticking around much longer.