Not really sure what to say about today. Before the game we were talking about Thompson, Redfearn, Antenucci and Red Bull. We agreed that if Thompson was sacked for 'not being effective' it was harsh to say the least. If it means Redders leaving then my mates were happy enough with that. The Antenucci thing, as I pointed out, was a typical contract thing - I recall going on the ER tour run by John McLelland and he told about himself winning 6 man of the match awards in 7 games and getting dropped , it turned out that the team he was at had to pay £20k to his old team if he played 10games and since promotion was not on the cards they did not want to pay it. So given where we are in the League it makes some sense not to play Antenucci. As for Red Bull, my only concern is will they honour my 20yrST? Overall we were happy with RB but it would depend on how much they want to change things - "Red Bull of Leeds" and and a new kit, no thanks. Leeds United sponsored by Red Bull - yes please.As for LLTP or whatever the latest fans group is called , of the 6 of us, all dyed in the wool, long time season ticket holders, not one of us said we would pay £10 let alone £100 to put a 'fan' on the board.We were also a bit unsure as to the Chris and Kevin stuff and this when 2 of the lads actually knew one of them and went to Lloyds for the 'memorial' session. I really do not want to upset anyone and I refuse to go to Turkey because of it all, but I think it is a part of our history that we should all be aware of but should not be marked every yearSo on to the game - what a waste of time, a totally forgettable first half followed by total capitulation in the second.We were slightly the better team for 40mins but did not really do much and never really caused them any problems but they did have one chance that hit the woodwork. I know it is hard for Redfearn but what was the point of todays line up? Why did Dawson & Phillips not start ? We have 6 or so games to go, games that are all pointless, so lets find out who is good enough ? Is Dawson, who is the stand out player for the u21 Development squad , robust and physical enough for this league ? Can Phillips cut it at this level and why no Del Fabro or Montenegro ?We all knew after 5 minutes that this game was a waste of time really and would tell us nothing. Even if by some fluke Morison gets a goal, is there anyone who thinks he will go on a run and get 5 in the next 5 and start next season on fire?Whatever, the crowd had a good silence for Kevin and Chris and got behind both Redfearn and Thompson without slagging off Cellino or anyone else.We watched the game for 30 minutes with nothing to excite or worry us. then came the defining moment. No-one round me had a clue what had happened but suddenly the ref, with no one surrounding him and no one on the floor etc was waving a red card around. Who was it aimed at, what had they done ? No-one knew until after a few minutes Austin went off down the tunnel. Was the ref right or wrong ? No idea and nor had anyone near meWhatever, we saw out the last few minutes of the half, glad to do so and thinking Redders had 20minutes to plan things and to, hopefully, prove that stupid and false adage "it is harder to play agianst 10 than 11" true. But he didn't and it isnt. We did OK for a bit and then having survived another shot against the woodwork our defence fell apart and a ball into the box was swept into the net. From then on it was a question of how many would they get. 3 was the answer but they hit the woodwork for the 3rd time deep into injury time when many fans had already gone. Redders brought on Cooper, Antenucci and Sharp rather than risk any of the youngsters and although that made sense in the circumstances it did not give us anything to remember or to look forward toSo a bad day all round and another forgettable day in a largely forgettable season, a season that, unless we give the young lads a chance , will fizzle out. If the lack of passion. commitment and cohesion that we showed in the second half continues at Wolves on Monday then the watching TV audience will be able to revel in our predicament.We are rudderless from Cellino downwards and unless he wins his appeals or unless Red Bull or whoever do take over next season will be more of the sameDave _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected]
John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
