F**k - why did it come out like that = bloody open office !!
________________________________ From: Richard Walker <richleed...@yahoo.co.uk> To: Andy Pyzer <andypy...@hotmail.com>; "rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk" <rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk> Cc: "leedslist@gn.apc.org" <leedslist@gn.apc.org> Sent: Saturday, 22 September 2012, 18:27 Subject: [LU] Forest We all know this team is lacking in lots of ways and we all know we've suffered injuries to several key players so you can only applaud performances and victories like this against a decent Forest team who had yet to be beaten this season. The game was no spectacle, in fact at times it was difficult to watch with free kick after free kick and Leeds in the second half giving the ball back to Forest and inviting them on time and time again. In terms of formation Warnock changed it around from Tuesday. He moved Lees to right back, and Peltier to centre back. He brought in Poleon after his impressive cameo for his first start to play on the left wing and started Sam Byram on the right with Tonge and Austin continuing in the centre. Up front Becchio was partnered with Diouf , who was given license to roam to good affect. It was a decent first half, they had a lot of possession whereas we created all the chances. We could have been 4 or 5 up at half-time. Diouf was the creator of everything good. He has time on the ball, he makes the game look easy and he is always available. A class above anyone else on the park. Today he also showed that his fitness is improving , as he covered more ground than anyone and I suspect there's even more to come. A great signing and to be honest a real saviour, I can't imagine where we would be without him. The goals were both well taken. The first was a Diouf cross headed back by Pearce – I thought he could have headed home himslef but he headed back across goal to find an unmarked Becchio in the 6 yard box who shinned it into the roof of the net. Well taken. Second goal, we pushed down the left, a great ball was played into Becchio, any striker with a bit of pace or invention or control or skill would at very least got a shot away, not Becchio , he dallied showed no control and eventually lost out , the defenders poke only deflected to Poleon who shot home from left – well taken. An assist from Becchio though – I had to laugh at that one. At the other end Forest had a lot of possession, a few free kicks and corners and in general looked lively. Peltier looked more comfortable centrally and Pearce threw himself at everything. A few question marks about Pearce for me today though. He's not the quickest and does foul a lot. He gave a stupid free-kick away today which to me looked like a pen as he blantantly pulled back the Forest attacker. He didn't need to do it but I think he's worried about his pace. Can't fault his effort but he's going to pick up a shed load of bookings. Then came the chance to kill off the game. Ball played from the right to an unmarked Becchio in the 6 yard box, it was easier to score but he ballooned it into the top of the South Stand. A bad miss and proof if it was needed that it is a bit of a lottery with Becchio and his 6 yard box chances. No guarantees at all although he's doing ok so far this season (for some). The best thing about the first half was that we actually played football and showed with Diouf at the heart of things we can string passes together. Byram, Austin, Diouf even Becchio played some good pass and move football. We had further chances to put the game beyond reach. Diouf was put through with only the keeper to beat but he side footed tamely – that was a bad miss. Then Becchio was given a great chance to head us 3 up but he hit the south stand with his header. We deserved to be in the lead but you knew it was the end of the story. Second half was painful. The ref (Durso) showed what we already know -he can't ref and just blew for every little bit of contact. It destroyed the game as a spectacle and handed the upper hand to Forest as we were just scrapping at that stage and couldn't string 2 passes together. Even though Forest were on top their main weapon was the long throw and their goal when it came was a mistake by Kenny who came for a ball and didn't get there leaving the attacker to just pop it over him into an empty net. Kenny did make up minutes later with a great diving save. The ref played 6 minutes injury time, we tried to time waste from 82 minutes. It was awful to watch. Austin was being cheered for getting the ball and running to the corner flag to waste time. I can't clap that shit even if its what we need right now. So all in all I'd say a good win, a great battling performance and a goal by a youngster – a good day all round. Scores: Kenny – 6. Not much to do really but was responsible for their goal. Lees – 7. I thought he did ok at right back and looked solid when he moved centrally after Peltier went off injured. Drury – 7. Did well , very solid and pushed forward in the first half. Poleon didn't always track back which caused a few problems in the first half. Pearce – 6. Battled hard but fouls a lot and I worry about his pace. Peltier – 6. I think with his pace he might be suited to a central role but does this mean that Lees our new U-21 star doesn't play in his proper position. Dilemma time ? Austin – 8. Excellent battling performance. I think the recent goal has gone to his head as he started off trying his luck from anwhere. Tonge – 5. Listening on the radio on the way back they seemed to be suggesting he had a good game. I thought he was pedestrian. He can play but so could Sean Gregan. Byram – 8. I like this lad , he's athletic, good in the air, can pass, run with the ball, beat people, get back and defend. Great future and first name on the team sheet at the moment. Poleon – 6. For most of the game he looked like an inexperienced lad playing starting his first game – which is exactly what he is. I thought the goal might give him confidence but it didn't really. I have high hopes he will turn in to a Max Gradel. He has a chance. Diouf – 9. Man of the match. The best player, passer and time waster on the pitch. Just what we needed today. Becchio – 7. I thought he worked really hard today, he took his goal well and showed a few decent touches in the first half. It then when to shit as he missed the best chance of the game and then just did is usual performance second half but all in all I think it was a game for him – little quality just battling required. Subs: Varney – made no impact Gray – not on long. White – did ok down the right. Crowd – 24k , decentish atmosphere. Everyone happy, time for a drink. Cheers all. Rich _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate
