Well said, Oystein. Bielsa and his team will no doubt rewatch the game and figure out why Chelsea enjoyed so much possession in the second half, why we seem to be so vulnerable at set pieces, and why Kalvin was so much less effective (other than his extraordinary assist) than he was against Everton. I expect us to come back stronger against West Ham. And I do feel that the loss of Ben White and subsequent inability to get a settled pair at the center of defense has been our biggest challenge this season. But I heard a pertinent factoid earlier today: the keeper Chelsea had on the bench cost more than our entire starting XI. That says it all, really. If we can stay up this season, and then buy wisely and well next summer, we can start to dream. Cheers! Sean
-----Original Message----- From: Øystein Bjøndal Lund <le...@lundfamilia.com> To: Leeds United Mailing list <leedslist@gn.apc.org> Sent: Sat, Dec 5, 2020 5:34 pm Subject: [LU] Chelsea away This must be my first ever Saturday night 8pm (UK time) game of footy! Chelsea away would always be a tough one, but a good start showed we could do it half way there. However, Leeds were one size too small tonight, and all the if's and but's will never change the result. At the end of the day I can say nothing about the result, though the goal difference once again only tell part of the story. Comparing transfer fees and salaries, and looking at the statistics, there is absolutely no reason to slag anybody off, or not be proud of the lads! Soon we will win again, even so in London, mind. We are here for the long term, and Bielsa nominated for FIFA coach of the year award should be cheered by the UK press instead of slagged off. It says it all, 6 players in the starting line-up tonight was at the club when Bielsa arrived, if I am not wrong, more 2 came in when we where in the championship? This award should not go to the coach with greatest success, but the coach who added most to his players. Before the season, all but Leeds supporters and staff would say we would need to substitute almost the entire squad to survive in the Premiership.. I am proud to be WHITE, me! _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ Dorigo's Right Buttock... _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ Dorigo's Right Buttock...
