Doukara - 8. I thought he played well, worked hard and did well on the break.
Another point. One of the thing I like about this Monk team is the way they
defend. Doukara cleared loads in his own box and everyone gets back to help
out. It's very impressive.
> On 29 Dec 2016, at 22:44, David Woolmer <davidwool...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> As earlier agree with much of test but completely disagree about Roofe. I
> like him. He tries to link it up and he is learning every game. Hernandez is
> a wonderful different level though. I could watch him all week - lovely
> footballer.
>
> I also thought Wood was excellent when he came on.
>
> You didn't mark Doukara? He got much better 2nd half though a bit
> marginalised when he went to the wing especially as we focussed more on Sacko.
>
> 4 pints down.
>
>> On 29 Dec 2016, at 23:04, {broken-address} Richard Walker
>> <richleed...@yahoo.co.uk.is-broken.gn.apc.org> wrote:
>>
>> I thought Villa were lucky and for me we were superb 2nd half. Some of our
>> play second half was breathtaking. Simple, skilful pass and move football
>> that I love and I'd put that 2nd half performance was the best of the
>> season.
>>
>> I just love the confidence about the team. I think Hernandes early in the
>> season was playing on his own and had nobody around him. With everyone at
>> the top of their game he looks like fucking Zidane, laying balls off left ,
>> right and centre.
>>
>> When the ineffective Roofe was dragged off, I think that completed the
>> jigsaw for me. Wood for all his limitations ( and he has a lot) had more
>> impact than Roofe.
>>
>> The one / twos and the running from midfield was reminiscent of Speed,
>> Strachan and McAllister moving forward and with Bridcutt playing the Batty
>> role I think we completely outplayed an average Villa side. I thought we
>> were that good and I was very proud of our team and I haven't felt that for
>> a while.
>>
>> All ruined by a stupid mistake by Cooper - I think he's done this before
>> hasn't he ?
>>
>> Fucking great and I think if we play like we did second half automatic
>> promotion is a possibility.
>>
>> Scores:
>>
>> Green - 9. Would have got 10 if he'd saved the pen. Brilliant keeping
>> throughout and he's proved why he got picked for England. He's a good keeper.
>>
>> Ayling - 9. I thought he was pretty average first quarter of the season but
>> he's our most improved player and his performance today was outstanding.
>>
>> Beradi - 8. Playing out of position, I'd play him there in front of Taylor
>> who doesn't want to play for Leeds.
>>
>> Jansson - 9. What more is there to say ? Goal, defending great.
>>
>> Cooper - 7. Stupid defending, other than that he'd done ok.
>>
>> Bridcutt - 8. I love Bridcutt, he's my type of player . Simple, easy
>> football that just takes the opposition apart. One or two sloppy passes but
>> I think the decision to take him off was Monk's only bad one of the night.
>>
>> Philips - 6. Poor first half, but battled through and his interception in
>> the dying moments to deny Villa was exceptional. I don't think his
>> performances merit him a starting place but I think he's done ok tonight.
>>
>> Dallas - 6. Ok, I'm gonna say it, I don't rate this lad. Yes he's got a bit
>> of pace but is he a winger, is he a midfielder, is he a crosser, is he a
>> passer ? Not sure. He's a misfit.
>>
>> Sacko - 7. Frustrating as usual. He's priceless at this level though, scared
>> the shit of them but with a bit of composure he could have had a hat-trick
>> and created 3 others.
>>
>> Roofe - 3. Looked like a fish out of water. Contributed nothing and for me
>> lacks the legs and presence for me. I don't think he will make it at this
>> level.
>>
>> Subs:
>>
>> Hernandes - 9. Total quality. I was frustrated with him early in the season
>> but as I said earlier I think he was operating on a different level but now
>> I think there are others with him. He looked a class above.
>>
>> Wood - 6. Did enough but he's a lump.
>>
>> Monk - he will be disappointed with the result but He's made a team here
>> that will get better.
>>
>> On that second half, I'm going to revise my season prediction. I think we
>> will win the league.
>>
>> We are Leeds.
>>
>> Rich
>>
>> Two bottles of wine consumed.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On 29 Dec 2016, at 21:31, John Boocock <j...@boocock.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> Penalty Old Codger
>>>
>>> Sent from the North
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