That would be “Thanks for ALL the fish” now say that 42 times! (Another Douglas Adam’s hint) 😂😂
> On 29 Oct 2023, at 11:00, nattan--- via Leedslist <leedslist@gn.apc.org> > wrote: > > Yes i nearly posted about Ayling but did not want to spoil the euphoria > Ayling has been an absolute hero for us, arguably pound for pound our best > ever buy ( £200,000 or something equally crazy) an unbelievable bargain He > has always played with a smile in his face, was pivotal in the Bielsa team, > scoring a few memorable goals and stepping up after the Forest defeat to get > us back on track. So for those reasons i will always love ' Bill'- he seems a > good lad off the pitch and has overcome his speech impediment so there is > lots to admire > When i saw the team sheet i expressed surprise that Shack was chosen over > him, but having seen his display when he came on i totally understand the > decision. Without exaggeration he was awful, 3 or 4 times the winger , > anonymous before then suddenly looked lightening fast as Ayling looked like > he was running in treacle . The few times he got the ball , his passing was > off giving it away most times, and his shot trying to recreate the famous > volley v Hudds was terrible. > A real shame but on that showing he is finished - time catches up with them > all. > The other 2 Bielsa stalwarts fared litle better, Cooper turned a rock solid > defence into a shaky one , struik alongside him and on his wrong side > suddenly looked much less assured and impressive. Plus they had a good shout > for a penalty against coops - not sure why he is ahead of Cresswell now > Bamford , who got a few boos but was mainly serenaded, was also poor. He > made one great tackle but never looked like scoring and his one shot was met > with hoots of derision by the away fans still in the ground. > It is a pity that 3 such important players ( albeit Paddy and Coops had their > critics and poor moments) end up looking like shadows of their former selves, > but the time has come to say " thanks very much, you will go down in leeds > united history , but goodbye and thanks for the fish"* > * memories ( a little Douglas Adams for you there) > > Dave > On Sunday, 29 October 2023 at 09:39:47 GMT, n...@6haroldplace.co.uk > <n...@6haroldplace.co.uk> wrote: > > > Agreed Dave. That first half was as good as anything since Bielsa’s good > days… although, Huddersfield were hapless. A special mention for the number > 16 who is still rocking in a cupboard somewhere in the away changing room > after trying to contain Summerville for 45 minutes. > > I’ve got no problem with taking the foot off the gas and essentially > ‘resting’ everyone, with Leicester coming up on Friday. > > One thing to mention was how much off the pace the old guard looked when they > came on Bamford, Cooper and especially Ayling. > > I would hate to try and mark Rutter. > > > Sent from my iPad > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: nattan--- via Leedslist <leedslist@gn.apc.org> >> Date: 28 October 2023 at 16:48:40 BST >> To: leeds list <leedslist@gn.apc.org> >> Subject: [LU] Dog botherers >> Reply-To: "nat...@sky.com" <nat...@sky.com> >> >> That was excellent ( well first half anyway) we totally destroyed them for >> 45 exhilarating minutes and then played the second half at half pace as we >> criused to victory Everything that was poor in the turgid display on >> Wednesday was brilliant today.We were on fire with Georginio and Summerville >> unplayable as they attacked with pace and precision ably assisted by James >> and Piroe and backed up by Ampadu and Kamara.It was scintillating stuff and >> there was only ever going to be one winner after they did the stupid trick >> of making us kick towards the Revie Stand first half, wow how that backfired >> We were all over them and Piroe fired home only to be denied by an off side >> flag. But it only delayed the inevitable as we took them apart. >> Georginio got the ball on the edge of our box, played a lovely weighted pass >> to Summerville who controlled it with the outside of his foot and sprinted >> forward before playinh it across to James who took a couple of touches and >> fired home, what a great counter attacking goal >> Then Summerville was played into the box danced around a few players and put >> it through the crowd of Huuds players and past the keeper . He loved it and >> him and Gnonto ( who ran onto the pitch) did some weird dance in celebration >> as he crowd went mad. "F off home and shag your dogs " echoed round the >> stadium >> Things went from great to sublime as we then rattled in 2 more, Summerville >> carrying the ball from the half way line to the edge of the area and fed in >> james for his second. Georginio then danced into the box gave it to >> Summerville who turned a couple of defenders inside out and out it in the >> bottom corner . We were in heaven , Georginio was totally running the show >> Second half was a non event as we just kept the ball without doing much with >> it , subs came on, Ayling, cooper, Gnonto, Anthony and Bamford ( his name >> was sung loud and proud, Wednesday penalty a distant memory) Summerville >> James and Georginio all went off to deserved ovations. Only sour note Rodon >> limped off after treatment, hope hes ok. >> They offered nothing until a long shot was spilled by Meslier and was put >> into the net by a lad who looked well offside. The game petererd out as we >> treated it like a practice but all the damage had been done in the >> blistering first half >> No team in this division can live with Georginio Summerville and James when >> they are on fire like this - it was class. Georginio is starting to look >> worthy of every pennh of his fee, a real joy to watch >> Happy days - bring on Leicester >> >> 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/ >> >> Dave Dowden, a legend, a Totty Twin, a pie man! R.I.P. > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > > Dave Dowden, a legend, a Totty Twin, a pie man! R.I.P. > _______________________________________________ > 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/ > > Dave Dowden, a legend, a Totty Twin, a pie man! R.I.P. _______________________________________________ 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/ Dave Dowden, a legend, a Totty Twin, a pie man! R.I.P.
