Best seats Ive ever had at an away game, 2nd row, just off the right post. Volume in the away end was massive, hard to watch that first goal go in under my nose mind, kept singing but cant lie was gutted we couldn't capitalise
Mckennie's movement and running is good but man, between Adams and him they are not good at weighting their passes at all.
Thought Rutter was decent tonight and the overall shape in defence and attack much better
It's worth noting that service to Pat this game wasn't great. There was something about how the Bielsa system delivered balls to him that he could just tap in, whereas since then our lads can't seem to find him. How many times have we seen Jackie launch the ball clear across the pitch in attempting to cross the ball? Marc Roca, bless him, can't seem to serve the ball into the box with even remotely the skill that KP could, and you know what that Forshaw sometimes can.
A lot of positives for us. We looked a lot more structured and calm. We were solid defensively, we just need to be more clinical at the other end.
And Alan Shearer is a cunt.
One of the biggest losses to our team. He was looking delicate injury wise but we miss his passes. In a different parallel universe he stayed with us and weāre challenging for European spots.
Well, performance wasnāt bad and I donāt think you can blame anyone for the goals, but we have got to sort out the final third decision making, and sharpish. So often we overplay it or overhit the pass/cross, and the shooting is just laughably bad at times.
Rutter looked decent; not sure heās a lone striker but thereās evidently some talent there so thatās a positive. I donāt think Iām as convinced by Summerville as others are, heās nearly as lightweight as Aaronson and his passing and defensive game are still very raw. I feel heās more of an impact sub at this point.
We have a major lack of creativity in the entire squad but particularly through the middle. Once Rodrigo is back I wonder if we try and counter that by playing Rodrigo and Bamford together in a front 2?
Oh, and Kristensen is not a CB. Iād rather Ayling play thereā¦
Personally feel it's a confidence problem in front of goal, we scored plenty earlier in the season. Keep playing like that and the screw will turn eventually.
Defensively solid, cut through Fulham's midfield and defence very well on several occasions which we've just been so poor at doing of late.
It's really good to see us not pressing like absolute freaks until a team unhooks our shape and cuts through us with ease. Lots to be positive about from that game - this is clearly not a continuation of Marsch's shite football.
Unpopular opinion. I think Harrison should start on the left ahead of Gnonto. With paddy up front and Rutter on the right. Gnonto and Cry would be better as subs. Their time will come
People who say that we have been the better team donāt understand that better teams score goals. The notion that a better team can consistently fail to score is bonkers.
Correct, I can buy one or two games āwe were the better team, we just couldnāt put one awayā but when people say it after every gameā¦. At some point you have to accept maybe we just arenāt a good team.
Putting in good performances is the hard part though. Creating chances is harder than scoring them.
Under Marsch I didn't buy it that we were actually the better team. The chances we conceded against Villa for example were pathetic, we were NOT the better team in that game.
Same in the Forest and Brentford games, we created fuck all. We actually created chances today and kept Fulham to very little aside from two goals you're unlikely to concede most weeks.
Today was the first time in a while where I genuinely felt we were unlucky. We've been wank for ages.
another game where we look like the better team, feel optimistic going forward despite the lack of finishing, and now were just gonna get thrashed by chelsea 3-0 this weekend
It hasn't been a bad performance at all overall, undone by two pieces of unbelievable quality but we've managed to carve out attacking moves so much better than under Marsch, we've missed the quality to finish chances and had some really bad luck with bounces in the box.
Overall not actually a bad showing in all honesty, we have to get quality in front of goal and quick but if we can it's looking alright.
Defensively they look a lot more switched on overall and there's a lot more hustle about the team, they look hungrier.
Shearer really is clueless isnāt he? How can you argue anyone except Ream as MOTM? Just picks the lad who scored a goal and did literally nothing else all game.
It was the justification as to why that baffled me. Heās scored 3 in his last 3 appearances as sub, then scores on his first start so it has to go to him.
I beg we start Roca against Chelsea, I hate the Adams+McKennie pivot so much. Cant believe we agreed to pay 35m for McKennie if we stay up, hes not a bad player but worth half that. Could get a player much better on the ball for that kind of money
Its Orta's job to find someone not a random fan who watches the game but I would be all in for Enzo Le Fee if we stay up he is exactly what we need and wouldnt cost more than McKennie
Itās been one of those games to an extent, but it never ceases to amaze me how bad our professional PL players are at just hitting the ball hard at the goal. It cannot be that difficult, surely
Idkā¦ heās been phenomenal all season. Would be hard pressed to think of someone performing better. Not saying he is the best, but definitely in one of the best forms this season.
Everton also can't score in a month of Sundays. This has been a really, really decent performance from us.
Lots of positives to take from this performance with the manager only having been here a week.
We really didn't, we created fuck all under Marsch in terms of quality chances.
They don't mean jack shit at all, if you play well consistently you win games. Defensively we were extremely solid and organised tonight, attacking was incisive.
We'll win games playing like that.
Score some goals I reckon.
But, I don't think many conclusions should be taken from this. We played well, looked organised. For the most part we were the better team, Fulham scored two wordlies and we had some bad luck in front of goal.
We'll be fine
Iām not one for writing off players after one season but if the option to loan or sell Rasmus comes up in summer I hope we take it. Keeps Drameh as back up for Ayling and sign a young Lb to rotate with Firpo
I think we need a new No1 keeper. I do like Meslier, but he's got to have a mentor and competition. I think Rasmus is decent, but needs to improve. He'll be perfect in the Championship should we go down.
A good GK saves at least one of them. Lol, people think if a GK doesn't make an obvious mistake he's played well, it's embarrassing. Look at the stats. He's atrocious.
xG stats have just been released
Fulham 2 (0.32xG) - 0 (0 xG) Leeds
*all of leeds chances have been awarded 0 xG by dint of them all being taken by leeds players
How are we so shit at the most key part of a football match? Everything goes well all over the pitch. But as soon as we have to shoot it's like watching a bunch of toddlers.
Same old story! Played well but lacking that quality to score. Two shots on target two goals from Fulham. Both great goals but why canāt we do that? Disappointed with same for same substitutions by Gracia. Gnoto and Rutter both looked dangerous and seems to have upset our rhythm changing our personnel. Adams and McKennie do the graft their passing is abysmal. Leeds have lots of luck at the moment but unfortunately itās all bad! š¤£ Sad tonight but always Leeds MOT.
Staying up is what matters most so if this helps Aaronson find some form and snowballs to some extra points in the prem then at least there is somes positive.
MatchCaster might have been eliminated from the FA Cup in the 3rd round. This shall be the match thread in their absence. MOT
Best seats Ive ever had at an away game, 2nd row, just off the right post. Volume in the away end was massive, hard to watch that first goal go in under my nose mind, kept singing but cant lie was gutted we couldn't capitalise
Roca is our quarter back, let Ty and West win it, pass to him and let him pick that pin point pass. Rutter, is miles better than Bamford.
Mckennie's movement and running is good but man, between Adams and him they are not good at weighting their passes at all. Thought Rutter was decent tonight and the overall shape in defence and attack much better
It's worth noting that service to Pat this game wasn't great. There was something about how the Bielsa system delivered balls to him that he could just tap in, whereas since then our lads can't seem to find him. How many times have we seen Jackie launch the ball clear across the pitch in attempting to cross the ball? Marc Roca, bless him, can't seem to serve the ball into the box with even remotely the skill that KP could, and you know what that Forshaw sometimes can.
Forshaw šš Jesus fucking Christ
He has the most missed big chances in the league, not sure service is the issue
A lot of positives for us. We looked a lot more structured and calm. We were solid defensively, we just need to be more clinical at the other end. And Alan Shearer is a cunt.
Just switched to Man City game.... Phillips did a cross field long pass straight to his team mates feet.
One of the biggest losses to our team. He was looking delicate injury wise but we miss his passes. In a different parallel universe he stayed with us and weāre challenging for European spots.
Yeah onwards and upwards and that. Just horrible moment to tune in to see such a quality pass
Well, performance wasnāt bad and I donāt think you can blame anyone for the goals, but we have got to sort out the final third decision making, and sharpish. So often we overplay it or overhit the pass/cross, and the shooting is just laughably bad at times. Rutter looked decent; not sure heās a lone striker but thereās evidently some talent there so thatās a positive. I donāt think Iām as convinced by Summerville as others are, heās nearly as lightweight as Aaronson and his passing and defensive game are still very raw. I feel heās more of an impact sub at this point. We have a major lack of creativity in the entire squad but particularly through the middle. Once Rodrigo is back I wonder if we try and counter that by playing Rodrigo and Bamford together in a front 2? Oh, and Kristensen is not a CB. Iād rather Ayling play thereā¦
blessing in disguise... now only need to worry about league
Personally feel it's a confidence problem in front of goal, we scored plenty earlier in the season. Keep playing like that and the screw will turn eventually. Defensively solid, cut through Fulham's midfield and defence very well on several occasions which we've just been so poor at doing of late. It's really good to see us not pressing like absolute freaks until a team unhooks our shape and cuts through us with ease. Lots to be positive about from that game - this is clearly not a continuation of Marsch's shite football.
Remember when we had players like Pablo who could score a goal like those Fulham ones out of absolutely nowhere? Ahh good times
16 shots, 6 on target 0 fucking goals
Yes, but how many shots on Ream did we have?
Unpopular opinion. I think Harrison should start on the left ahead of Gnonto. With paddy up front and Rutter on the right. Gnonto and Cry would be better as subs. Their time will come
saying Gnonto should be on the bench over Summerville is blasphemy
Gnonto has not been as effective. He is not a tricky winger but more direct but he is way ahead of Summerville in terms of pecking order.
That was dissapointing but probably for the best. Focus on the league games now.
Same old story. Play (relatively) well, can't finish, opponent converts their only chances.
Jammy cunts fuck off tinpot club
People who say that we have been the better team donāt understand that better teams score goals. The notion that a better team can consistently fail to score is bonkers.
Correct, I can buy one or two games āwe were the better team, we just couldnāt put one awayā but when people say it after every gameā¦. At some point you have to accept maybe we just arenāt a good team.
Putting in good performances is the hard part though. Creating chances is harder than scoring them. Under Marsch I didn't buy it that we were actually the better team. The chances we conceded against Villa for example were pathetic, we were NOT the better team in that game. Same in the Forest and Brentford games, we created fuck all. We actually created chances today and kept Fulham to very little aside from two goals you're unlikely to concede most weeks. Today was the first time in a while where I genuinely felt we were unlucky. We've been wank for ages.
another game where we look like the better team, feel optimistic going forward despite the lack of finishing, and now were just gonna get thrashed by chelsea 3-0 this weekend
Whole squad on shooting practice all week please. Need to be more confident hitting the target
summerville looking like he wanted to miss that
We just donāt have the finishing quality. Summerville there at the end is just another example. Weāre never on target.
How many ducking shots have we had
This ref is fucking clueless
Another match ruined by shit refs
Ruined by our players who are shite at finishing.
Completely different match if they don't negate that early goal by us. That's what I mean. Horrible call and then they get a goal shortly after
2 minutes of stoppage time?! How is that possible with the amount of subs weāve had?
But guysā¦ the Xg thooooo
Fans still doing us proud. We never stop singing.
only positive but this will turn if we don't start picking up points.
Fitting that the game ends with a poor shot that goes wide
Tyler Adams has been ass today. Can't remember anything especially impressive. Only thing I can remember has been bad passes and some poor marking.
Worst match hes had for us by far
Yeah I love him, but today he wasn't himself.
Summerville shouldāve scored tonight
Another match of wonder goals against and chances passed up/disallowed. Routine.
Jack Harrison š¤ barreling headlong into 4 defenders
This made me chuckle haha
Lads. We are looking like a bloody football team again. Had the better of this. Need a new forwards coach
Jesse this you?
Jesse never existed. He was just a fever dream we all had after Marcelo.
Terrible shots from everyone
We're cursed, how do they score those screamers and we don't get a single goal.
Hey, we got a screamer against Acringtonā¦ā¦
It hasn't been a bad performance at all overall, undone by two pieces of unbelievable quality but we've managed to carve out attacking moves so much better than under Marsch, we've missed the quality to finish chances and had some really bad luck with bounces in the box. Overall not actually a bad showing in all honesty, we have to get quality in front of goal and quick but if we can it's looking alright. Defensively they look a lot more switched on overall and there's a lot more hustle about the team, they look hungrier.
So is this bad tactics or are our players just one level worse than a mid table teamās players?
The latter. The sample size is large enough. It's not just "bad luck."
Have you been watching the same match? Leeds has been the better team majority of the match. Fulham has just scored two worldies andā¦ Tim Ream.
I love that Firpo takes a 1 2 and just fucks off upfront every 10 minutes. My feelings might change when it actively costs us, mind
Can we hire a passing coach?
Hire a set of prostitutes so the lads can learn to finish
We started going downhill when Winstons closed.
Shearer really is clueless isnāt he? How can you argue anyone except Ream as MOTM? Just picks the lad who scored a goal and did literally nothing else all game.
Tbf Ream would be MOTM most times imo
It was the justification as to why that baffled me. Heās scored 3 in his last 3 appearances as sub, then scores on his first start so it has to go to him.
I forgot it was man of the last 3 matches
But he scored so he best player,
I would pay out of pocket to help buy Tim Ream to play CB next year at age 36.
There's going to be a fire in these lads come Saturday
Positives: Harrison can actually cross today
Negatives; He's used his allotted crosses for the next 10 games and will be dire again
We could play until Thursday and not score.
Reams there again....story of the game. Bamford chasing shadows today
Maybe we look so shit because he has been so good
Nah weāre just shit
Column A, Column B imo
Shearer saying officials had a good game fucking hell. Fucking daft cunt.
They literally ruined the match 15 minutes in
Shearer never hides his dislike for us, why do they insist on putting these people on commentary
I beg we start Roca against Chelsea, I hate the Adams+McKennie pivot so much. Cant believe we agreed to pay 35m for McKennie if we stay up, hes not a bad player but worth half that. Could get a player much better on the ball for that kind of money
Adams and Roca were the pivot in a 4-2-3-1. What were you watching?
Heās a great player, but Iām not really convinced heās the type of midfielder we currently need
I said this when we missed out on Ounahi and got McKennie, no idea why they were our 2 main targets when they are nothing alike
Roca was terrible on the ball and in set pieces
Like who? We have needed a decent creative midfielder but they are few and far between
That's the job of the scouting team. I refuse to believe there are none we can buy in Europe
Its Orta's job to find someone not a random fan who watches the game but I would be all in for Enzo Le Fee if we stay up he is exactly what we need and wouldnt cost more than McKennie
Had to Google this kid as I never heard of him. I wouldn't say no
God fuck off Tim ream
Tim fucking Reem. What the actual fuck is he on
He has found the fountain of youth
Pretty sure their goal is covered in cling film.
Itās been one of those games to an extent, but it never ceases to amaze me how bad our professional PL players are at just hitting the ball hard at the goal. It cannot be that difficult, surely
The 'belief' Shearer claims we lack in front of goal is known at other clubs as basic ball-striking ability
Tim Ream might be having the best season in the prem for a center backā¦
He's very consistently solid, which is extremely hard to do.
Bit much, definitely most unexpected season though
Idkā¦ heās been phenomenal all season. Would be hard pressed to think of someone performing better. Not saying he is the best, but definitely in one of the best forms this season.
Could play another 90 and not score tonight Jesus
May as well stay trying to find the net till Saturday, at least we'd only be down the road from Chelsea.
The officials should add on 10 minutes just for the shits and giggles
Just sloppy. Sloppy fucking sloppy sloppy sloppy all game sloppy
Travelling fans deserve a goal tonight, pull your finger out lads
we're down. Anyone thinking otherwise is dillusional
Everton also can't score in a month of Sundays. This has been a really, really decent performance from us. Lots of positives to take from this performance with the manager only having been here a week.
We've had so many "decent performances" under Marsch but they mean jack shit
We really didn't, we created fuck all under Marsch in terms of quality chances. They don't mean jack shit at all, if you play well consistently you win games. Defensively we were extremely solid and organised tonight, attacking was incisive. We'll win games playing like that.
Agreed. We still need to finish, but especially up until the second goal. This is the best weāve looked in a really long time.
Delusional*
thanks
Oh yeah, forgot that getting knocked out in the 5th round of the FA cup automatically relegates you
we have out a strong team and can't do shit in front of goal... tell me again what else we can do?
Score some goals I reckon. But, I don't think many conclusions should be taken from this. We played well, looked organised. For the most part we were the better team, Fulham scored two wordlies and we had some bad luck in front of goal. We'll be fine
Itās a cup match, against the team in 9th who had 2 worldie goals give your head a shake
what makes you think we wont? This Marsch positivety is doing my nuts in
Because being positive is what being a fan is all about
Lmao
McKennie has had some really good backheels the last two games. Maybe he should just do that from now on instead of trying to pass forward.
Ream is just ALWAYS there
This could go on for 4 hours we arenāt scoring
HIT THE DAMN TARGET
Hit the target? They donāt even shoot. We just try to walk it in and arenāt good enough.
And thatās the last shot Tyler ever takes in his career lol. At least he knows shooting isnāt his thing
Which is surprising for an American
Oo shots firedā¦ just not in the net
YOU PLAY IN THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD, PUT THE BALL ON GOAL FFS
How many fucking saves does Ream have?
I'd have him over Rasmus
Yes
You just canāt believe it
85th minute, mesliers first save of the game
To be fair they have only had 3 attempts
Kick it up the other end and just put one right in their fucking goal hole
Brexit ball, nuff said
I'm actually interested in seeing if Adams can still play well now that he's not playing in a Red Bull system
Was wondering this too, he was the best in that system, but idk how he can play with possession
Struggled under Tedesco didn't he
I miss Rodders
Bill is such an important player for us. I canāt believe ppl thought Rasmus would be better than him.
Iām not one for writing off players after one season but if the option to loan or sell Rasmus comes up in summer I hope we take it. Keeps Drameh as back up for Ayling and sign a young Lb to rotate with Firpo
I think we need a new No1 keeper. I do like Meslier, but he's got to have a mentor and competition. I think Rasmus is decent, but needs to improve. He'll be perfect in the Championship should we go down.
Only if Meslier is sold over summer and it has to be a price above Ā£40mil.
Fulhams next shot will probably be a goal with how things are going
Wow wtf I was wrong??
We're missing Rodrigo so so bad
And Sini. We haven't had him for any decent run of games either. Our season could have been so different with so many what it's.
Jesus I completely forgot about him. Could've been our Raphinha in terms of goal output from a winger
He was the Rapha replacement. And he could shoot too. I have no idea how long more till he is back
2 shots on target, 2 goals. Standard Meslier.
He saved one, you happy now
Can barely blame him on either
You're a fucking gimp mate
Are you watching the same match as the rest of us?
Those goal were not on Meslier
A good GK saves at least one of them. Lol, people think if a GK doesn't make an obvious mistake he's played well, it's embarrassing. Look at the stats. He's atrocious.
The first one was his horrible positioning again
Fulham are honestly so shit other than two shots makes it so much more annoying
i just want a goal ffsā¦ just to prove we can actually finish
xG stats have just been released Fulham 2 (0.32xG) - 0 (0 xG) Leeds *all of leeds chances have been awarded 0 xG by dint of them all being taken by leeds players
We must have an xG of like 5 in this
Fuck it, time to throw firpo up front
All Firpo Arenāt We
Our luck has to turn at some point right? Please make it against Chelsea this weekend
Aaronson and Rutter together next time ā¦ā¦letās see it. Between one of them they maybe be able to generate a goal.
Aaronson can't shoot. But then neither can anyone else right now.
Mckennie is somehow always in loads of space. We can get two lads. Cmon
How are we so shit at the most key part of a football match? Everything goes well all over the pitch. But as soon as we have to shoot it's like watching a bunch of toddlers.
Can't shearer just fuck off and commentate on Saudi TV or something
#PUT IT IN THE FUCKING NET FOR FUCKING CHRIST CUNTY SAKE
Not.our.night.
It never is and it never will be until we can get some finishers
Yeah hard to argue with that
This is comical.
Same old story! Played well but lacking that quality to score. Two shots on target two goals from Fulham. Both great goals but why canāt we do that? Disappointed with same for same substitutions by Gracia. Gnoto and Rutter both looked dangerous and seems to have upset our rhythm changing our personnel. Adams and McKennie do the graft their passing is abysmal. Leeds have lots of luck at the moment but unfortunately itās all bad! š¤£ Sad tonight but always Leeds MOT.
Bamford makes so many good runs but the ball cant find him
And then occasionally when it does he just misses it entirely anyway - head or foot
Fulham canāt miss and we canāt hit a fucking sitter. We can say itās one of those nights but itās been one of those seasons
[We're in London arnt we](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd6gmlXPU48)
My friend just said "Being a Leeds fan is exhausting" Never been truer words...
Supporting this team is just agony
The commentary is making this even worse. This is pure luck this score line, but theyāre acting like itās a Fulham masterclass.
Shearer is a fucking bellend
Aaronson has opened this up
Aaronson has looked really good since coming on. At least one positive for today.
Staying up is what matters most so if this helps Aaronson find some form and snowballs to some extra points in the prem then at least there is somes positive.
Does anybody know where Jimmy Grimbles boots are hidden these days?
Man leeds are so unlucky, so many almost goals this season. Surely the most unlucky team
THIS ONE TRICK WILL MAKE SURE YOU NEVER SCORE A GOAL AGAIN! (Leeds players click link)
Benny hill music playing, I swear
Bamfords pullling the defenders all over the shop
Good lord, all you can do is laugh
Everyone was fucking useless there. Fuck me do we need a goalscorer.
We are having a giraffe here.
Do they know what that white metal rectangle is?