Crowd would have looked better on the TV if we had sold lower South Stand seats and then upper ones - as it was Upper Tier was full(ish) but not visible on TV.Also the part of the East Stand directly opposite the camera is more expensive than the 'wings' and so is always empty. As regards Keogh one goal in 7 league starts is not good enough - we can all imagine what RW would be saying if Beechio had the same goals per game return. I suppose it depends on whether you view the two strikers as a partnership in which case 9 between them in 9 games is great. Becchio did have one great lay off with his chest that resulted in a good shot from Forsell that was well saved. I think that Grayson should reward the back four for their clean sheet by telling them that this will be the back four for the next 5 games irrespective of results etc - it might sound drastic but at some stage we need to have some continuity at the back , and whilst one game is a bit soon for saying this is indeed our best defence, none of the players who are left out (kis, O'Brien, Bromby) can argue that they deserve to be picked. The midfield four is almost written in stone now - SG is going to pay £500k for Pugh in January (allegedly) so he is a certain starter, Howson as captain will always be chosen, Clayton has been a revelation and looks a class above , and Snoddy is our best player on his day. Up front McCormack deserves his place for the next 4 or 5 games whatever he does or does not do in that period, so , for me - injuires and suspension apart, the only question mark over selection for the next 5 games is Keogh. Has he done enough to warrant keeping his place or should either Becchio or Forsell be given a chance. On another point, whislt I am on a roll , are we turning into a team of divers ?Clayton had 2 outrageous dives on Saturday to try and win penalties, McCormack is on youtube entitled 'dying swan' for the way he went over at Brighton and he does seem to throw himself on the floor at the least touch. Howson went down very easily (as they say on TV when they mean 'dived') to get the Boro player sent off, and Becchio spends half his time falling down (albeit half the time he is given rough treatment)Not a great record when pretty much everyone agrees that diving / play acting / simulation is one of the (many) things wrong with the modern game and that everyone hates(unless it is your player doing the diving Dave _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected]
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