But John, Roberts has been at Leeds since 2017 so he's already "a long-term Bielsa player." I thought he did okay yesterday, until you consider he was the centre-forward and yet didn't actually come close to scoring any actual goals. I don't understand Bielsa's preferring Roberts to Gelhardt, who I regard as a superior player. We've never seen what Gelhardt and Raphinha can do together, because Bielsa hasn't allowed them on the pitch together. Last night was one of those that age me five years in 95 minutes. Cheers! Sean
-----Original Message----- From: John Lee via Leedslist <leedslist@gn.apc.org> To: Nick Allen <n...@6haroldplace.co.uk> Cc: leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Wed, Dec 1, 2021 6:40 am Subject: Re: [LU] Palace Today would have been very different without that penalty - what balls, and class, to take it like that - I can’t pretend to have been relaxed before he took it - real pressure. I agree with you too Nick - the defence did well. OK, Ayew gave Struijk plenty to think about, but he’s a tricky player. Shame Struijk injured himself tackling - that’ll be the softest yellow card he gets this year! When Firpo came on I feared the worst, and after 2 minutes he’d lost possession twice and got booked, BUT then for 15/20 minutes he did ok, especially going forward. He still looks really confused about our system and exactly where he should be though - I doubt he’s a long-term option in a Bielsa team. I’ve read so much guff this morning about James - I thought that was his best game yet for us - yes, his final ball can be infuriating, but he really got stuck in, got past his man time and again, and he’s starting to give us fast options on both wings with Rapha. And wash my mouth out, but Roberts did ok too. I can’t ever see him scoring many, but he is quite a considered player who is improving. Again, I doubt he is also a long-term Bielsa player, although given Bielsa is possibly in his last season with us maybe he’ll just bide his time? There have been cameos in the last couple of games of Leeds from last season - the triangles on the wings, fast one-touch interplay - if we could just get a few more attempts on target - I think last night it was 19 attempts but only 3 on target? I think we’ll surprise teams in December too - am sick of all the defeatist talk about who we’re up against - beat Brentford, then go into these games and give it a right go. Palace, and they do have some good players, were not allowed to settle on the ball last night - it was like 10 David Batty’s on the pitch, and they didn’t like it. That is what we need to do - they don’t like it up em Mr Mannering ! > On 1 Dec 2021, at 10:29, Nick Allen <n...@6haroldplace.co.uk> wrote: > > > Agree Dave. Our defence stood up against a strong, fast & awkward forward > line really well. Forshaw looks like he’s never been away. James had his best > game and with Raph on the pitch there’s always a chance of a goal - some > balls to take that penalty and like that. > > Someone else said “91 tense, nerve wracking minutes, followed by 4 of the > best.” > > One thing is that the appeals for VAR adds a whole extra level of appeal and > wait... before the taker even steps up to kick the ball. > > Nick > > > >> On 1 Dec 2021, at 09:38, nattan--- via Leedslist <leedslist@gn.apc.org> >> wrote: >> >> Well we needed a win, and wow did we get one, in a most dramatic wayFeel >> sorry for some of my mates and other fans who due to the late kick off had >> to leave before the penalty. >> Whatever rubbish trolls on Twitter or talksport co e out with it is clear >> the match going fans are 100% behind Bielsa and this team. The atmosphere >> was excellent throughout with the whole ground rocking to waccoe s few >> timesThe okzters responded and gave everything in a tough match in atrocious >> conditions They had one glaring miss- a header- an one that Meslier clawed >> back off the line. We controlled much of the game without creating too >> much. James had his best game for us, Rodrigo missed from a few yards out >> It looked like bring a stalemate but when the board went up for 5 extra >> minutes the roar from the crowd showed the game was still there to win >> Then a corner, Cooper jumped for it and next thing 5 or 6 players were >> surrounding the ref - very unLeeds like so we knew something had happened. >> Var called the ref over , a sure sign that a penalty was coming, and it >> didRaph stepped up, we all held our breath especially when he stopped and >> skipped but then fired home - cue pandemonium. >> A great end to a decent enough performance and I think a deserved 3 pts >> Takes a bit of pressure off - need another 3 on Sunday >> Fans sang all the way to buses and cars,great stuff. It was makes it al, >> worthwhile >> Dave >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/ >> >> Rest in Peace Guy, and wear your hat! > > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > > Rest in Peace Guy, and wear your hat! _______________________________________________ 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/ Rest in Peace Guy, and wear your hat! _______________________________________________ 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/ Rest in Peace Guy, and wear your hat!
