As earlier agree with much of test but completely disagree about Roofe. I like
him. He tries to link it up and he is learning every game. Hernandez is a
wonderful different level though. I could watch him all week - lovely
footballer.
I also thought Wood was excellent when he came on.
You didn't mark Doukara? He got much better 2nd half though a bit marginalised
when he went to the wing especially as we focussed more on Sacko.
4 pints down.
> On 29 Dec 2016, at 23:04, {broken-address} Richard Walker
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I thought Villa were lucky and for me we were superb 2nd half. Some of our
> play second half was breathtaking. Simple, skilful pass and move football
> that I love and I'd put that 2nd half performance was the best of the season.
>
> I just love the confidence about the team. I think Hernandes early in the
> season was playing on his own and had nobody around him. With everyone at the
> top of their game he looks like fucking Zidane, laying balls off left , right
> and centre.
>
> When the ineffective Roofe was dragged off, I think that completed the jigsaw
> for me. Wood for all his limitations ( and he has a lot) had more impact than
> Roofe.
>
> The one / twos and the running from midfield was reminiscent of Speed,
> Strachan and McAllister moving forward and with Bridcutt playing the Batty
> role I think we completely outplayed an average Villa side. I thought we were
> that good and I was very proud of our team and I haven't felt that for a
> while.
>
> All ruined by a stupid mistake by Cooper - I think he's done this before
> hasn't he ?
>
> Fucking great and I think if we play like we did second half automatic
> promotion is a possibility.
>
> Scores:
>
> Green - 9. Would have got 10 if he'd saved the pen. Brilliant keeping
> throughout and he's proved why he got picked for England. He's a good keeper.
>
> Ayling - 9. I thought he was pretty average first quarter of the season but
> he's our most improved player and his performance today was outstanding.
>
> Beradi - 8. Playing out of position, I'd play him there in front of Taylor
> who doesn't want to play for Leeds.
>
> Jansson - 9. What more is there to say ? Goal, defending great.
>
> Cooper - 7. Stupid defending, other than that he'd done ok.
>
> Bridcutt - 8. I love Bridcutt, he's my type of player . Simple, easy football
> that just takes the opposition apart. One or two sloppy passes but I think
> the decision to take him off was Monk's only bad one of the night.
>
> Philips - 6. Poor first half, but battled through and his interception in the
> dying moments to deny Villa was exceptional. I don't think his performances
> merit him a starting place but I think he's done ok tonight.
>
> Dallas - 6. Ok, I'm gonna say it, I don't rate this lad. Yes he's got a bit
> of pace but is he a winger, is he a midfielder, is he a crosser, is he a
> passer ? Not sure. He's a misfit.
>
> Sacko - 7. Frustrating as usual. He's priceless at this level though, scared
> the shit of them but with a bit of composure he could have had a hat-trick
> and created 3 others.
>
> Roofe - 3. Looked like a fish out of water. Contributed nothing and for me
> lacks the legs and presence for me. I don't think he will make it at this
> level.
>
> Subs:
>
> Hernandes - 9. Total quality. I was frustrated with him early in the season
> but as I said earlier I think he was operating on a different level but now I
> think there are others with him. He looked a class above.
>
> Wood - 6. Did enough but he's a lump.
>
> Monk - he will be disappointed with the result but He's made a team here that
> will get better.
>
> On that second half, I'm going to revise my season prediction. I think we
> will win the league.
>
> We are Leeds.
>
> Rich
>
> Two bottles of wine consumed.
>
>
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On 29 Dec 2016, at 21:31, John Boocock <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> Penalty Old Codger
>>
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