Agree that when Wood came on we lost a bit of fluidity but I think that's more down to Wood than Roofe. We can't play a high tempo, counter attacking game with Wood up front on his own. I like our style at the moment and the speed of our attacks and hope the lump stays on the bench.
I want Roofe to succeed - he's not a bad little player but he is definitely struggling to make an impact. > On 30 Dec 2016, at 08:35, {broken-address} > <bruvvalee...@yahoo.co.uk.is-broken.gn.apc.org> wrote: > > Funny how different we see things, because whilst Roofe wasn't overly > effective, when he was on the pitch the team definitely were. When Wood came > on, we lost some of our fluidity, and, much as I wish my view was different, > I still can't see him being a first choice in any decent team. He did hold > the ball up a few times, chased it down well, but unconvincing at best. > > Good to hear in the post match interview that Pontus wants to make the deal > permanent - that one signature will go a long way to deciding this season! > > Sent from my iPad > >> On 30 Dec 2016, at 01:02, {broken-address} Nicholas Armit >> <arm...@yahoo.com-is-broken.gn.apc.org> wrote: >> >> I have been critical of Wood but he showed more of what I expect today. >> Still a couple of wtf moments though. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Dec 29, 2016, at 5:44 PM, 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 >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leedslist mailing list >>>>> Info and options: >>>>> http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >>>>> To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> MARCHING ON TOGETHER >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leedslist mailing list >>>> Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >>>> To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org >>>> >>>> >>>> MARCHING ON TOGETHER >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leedslist mailing list >>> Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >>> To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org >>> >>> >>> MARCHING ON TOGETHER >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leedslist mailing list >> Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >> To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org >> >> >> MARCHING ON TOGETHER > > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org > > > MARCHING ON TOGETHER _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org MARCHING ON TOGETHER