Very well put Richy. Stunned. On 27 Nov 2011, at 18:33, Richard Walker <[email protected]> wrote:
> Was going to write a long report slagging off Grayson, Becchio ,Sam (yes I > got it wrong) then I heard about Gary Speed and nothing really mattered. As a > youngster Speed excited me more than any other youngster I have seen. Very > sad day. RIP. > > Sent from my iPad > > On 26 Nov 2011, at 20:46, DAVID NATTAN <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Well that was as bad as it gets - in some ways it was even worse than >> Blackpool !Yes the ref was terrible and seemed against us, yes the first >> goal was caused by a slip by Sam and then a mishit, yes the second was a >> Rachubka-like save by McCarthy,yes the weather was wet windy and wild and so >> hard to play football inBUT - we were awful, totally awfulFor me, of the >> midfield and front 9 (inc subs) only Howson who was outstanding and Snoddy >> earned their wages: the rest of them should be ashamed when they pick up >> their pay packets / bank statements. Total lack of effort and skill. A lad >> behind (admittedly for my benefit) shouted " come on Clayton you lazy Manc >> bast*ard" and I had to agree.Sam and Becchio, the two players who were >> fighting for their places looked totally out of their depth and looked like >> they did not want to be in the first team !It was a 3pm Saturday kick off - >> a rarity these days - against local rivals and yet the atmosphere was so low >> key >> it was unbelievalbe , it really was like a library for the most part. The >> idea of putting away fans in the West Stand so that Leeds have behind both >> goals to boost the atmosphere, really is not working. I never heard the >> Barnsley fans but at least they looked like they were getting behind their >> team unlike both the Kop and South Stand who watched in almost complete >> silence (with a few boos for Lloyd Sam)On the bus back to Leeds fans were >> split over whether it was the fault of Grayson, Bates or the players. >> Whichever it was a poor day out and I doubt if any Leeds fan enjoyed it at >> all.Our goal for what it was worth was a lovely free kick by McCormack. >> Nunez should have scored at the end to draw the game but we did not deserve >> anything from today.Howson really gave it 100% in a proper captains >> performance, trying everything he could to get the rest of the team fired up >> but to no avail. Snoddy looked dangerous throughout - if he had pace he >> really would >> be a top player, but the rest were a total wash out.So to sum up, in case >> you have not got it yet - we were dreadful, the game was dreadful and unless >> we can up our game and get Clayton playing properly again then our time in >> the play off zone will be short lived >> Dave >> _______________________________________________ >> Leedslist mailing list >> Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >> To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >> >> PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] > > PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate > _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate
