We won and that is what counts. This was almost a game of two halves , the
first half we were second best throughout and really rode our luck, second half
we were the better team and only some odd refereeing decisions stopped us
extending the lead
From the first whistle we were awful , unable to string two passes together as
we faced wave after wave of attacks, mainly down our left as Anita, in for De
Bock, looked like a fish out of water. It all came down that side and we
struggled to get any foot hold in the game as they looked faster, sharper and
just generally better than us.
Having said that chances were at a premium and they kept messing up the final
ball and no clear cut opportunites arose. The best chance was a clearance that
fell to their lad on the edge of the box who volleyed it goal wards- it was a
nice height for the keeper and indeed, Felix went at it full stretch and made a
great save, one that will look better on TV than it was in reality
At the other end we never got going. We had Saiz, possibly the best player in
the league, certainly the best player at ER and we never gave him the ball.
Also Lassogga, up there with the best goals per minutes ratio in the league got
no service.
It was looking like it would be a long afternoon when suddenly, against the run
of play we got a free kick just inside their half, Alioski put it into the box
and, not for the first time League One Liam (as my lad calls him) met it
brilliantly, but, for the first time in a long time, he got it on target and
into the net.1 up and we never looked back
Second half with the crowd trying to replicate last Sundays atmosphere, we
looked a different team with Saiz pulling all the strings and looking like a
player from a different planet.
For all that we did not create too much, our best chance being an awful bit
from the referee. The ball was passed forward to Lassogga who was clean through
and took it towards the keeper. Surely he would score?
We never found out as the ref pulled it back for a foul on Siaz (?) and booked
the Brentford player. What happened to advantage ? We were robbed. Even worse a
bit later on Saiz had his shirt pulled but stayed on his feet and carried on
with the ball but the ref pulled it back- ridiculous
We did look as if, for once, we would hold out,as their only chance was a free
kick from distance that Felix should have caught but decided to parry- poor
keeping.
Anyway we made a few subs with Ekuban and Sacko both coming on to no great
affect , (I think I am the last of the Sacko fans) and we saw the game out
Not the best performance but we just about shaded it and a useful three points.
Too late perhaps but welcome nontheless.
DaveIn the West Ridings pre game there was a collection and some lovely cakes
in aid of some Leeds fan who has had some sort of brain tumour that has cost
him the use of one eye
From: Simon McNally <simon_mcna...@sky.com>
To: Richard Walker <richleed...@yahoo.co.uk>
Cc: Leeds List <leedslist@gn.apc.org>
Sent: Saturday, 24 February 2018, 19:24
Subject: Re: [LU] Brentford
Agree with most of that.
When I heard O’Kane and Cooper were starting I was tempted to stay in the car
rather than going into the ground.
I was impressed with the Heck’s comments the other day about using the
remaining games to make a judgement about who is going to be here next season.
Weidwald - good save first half but why doesn’t he catch that free kick? He’s
made too many mistakes this season and we need an upgrade next season.
Berardi - did ok, steady performance
Anita - was really worried early on, particularly when he got booked, but stuck
at it and at least does the basics well
Jansson - our best defender, looked solid. Only panic was when him and Cooper
went for the same ball
Cooper - first time for ages he actually got a header on target. Played well
today but I hope it doesn’t fool Heck. He is not a regular player in a team
pushing for promotion
Dallas - solid if unspectacular. Does a job and works hard
Alioski - falls over too much but a lot better today. Great cross for goal
O’Kane - did a few things well but a lot wrong. Nearly gifted them a goal early
on, messed up a good chance late on. A league one player at best
Phillips - thought he had a good game. Broke up play and won a few second balls
Saiz - head and shoulders above everyone else on the pitch
Big Pete - looks more interested, linked up play and nearly scored
Disappointed to hear Roofe was injured - thought the Heck had dropped him and
wouldn’t have to watch him again!
Sent from my iPhone
> On 24 Feb 2018, at 18:50, {broken-address} Richard Walker
> <richleed...@yahoo.co.uk.is-broken.gn.apc.org> wrote:
>
> Lots of changes today and I feared the worst when I saw O'Kane, Philips,
> Allioski and Dallas lining up in midfield. Nobody will ever convince me that
> midfield is one to push for promotion. Pedestrian and lacking in ability is
> my description. Also we dropped our international left back signing for Anita
> a makeshift left back. Surely Orta didn't get his January wages after that
> signing ?
> And so my fears were realised as Brentford played us off the park for most of
> the first half. Yes they didn't create that many chances due to poor last
> pass choices but they played football that we can only dream of. Everytime we
> got the ball we seemed to give it away and Anita was having a torrid time
> against Josefzoon (or someone with a name like that). Siaz hardly touched the
> ball and we really struggled. Brentford has one great shot excellently saved
> by Wieldwald.
> Then just like Derby, completely against the run of play, we scored. This
> time from a free-kick and unbelievable Cooper who must have had 52 easier
> headers like this that he didn't even get on target, decided today to place
> header in the far corner. It was a superb header.
> In a half where Brentford must have had 70% of the play and possession we
> were 1 up and we didn't even shit ourselves in the last few minutes of the
> half.
> Second half was much better as Brentford lost their early swagger but I still
> felt that we were playing on the counter which is not what you want at home
> against a mid table team. Siaz came in to the game and suddenly we started
> playing like we did second half against Derby. Everyone suddenly looked a bit
> better. Even the hapless O'Kane was contributing and Dallas who worked hard
> throughout started to win the ball and contribute going forward. Allioski
> showed little quality but was busy and annoyed the hell out of Brentford.
> Pistol Pete crafted a great chance for himself when he danced around everyone
> and then decided to side foot it with no conviction towards the net - should
> have scored. We also were unlucky when the ref called play back for a foul on
> Siaz when advantage would have left PP in the clear.
> Brentford did try to get that equaliser but we defended well if desperately
> at times. Sometimes we just seemed to get in each others way when clearing -
> very key stone cops at times. Their most dangerous attack came from a free
> kick on the edge of the box. It was a decent free-kick, nothing special, but
> our keeper made a meal and instead of catching it (I could have) he punched
> it !!! Luckily we cleared but it could have gone anywhere. This is not
> goalkeeping as we know it.
> Surprisingly we saw the game out fairly comfortably which amazed me and the
> crowd who did their bit second half were very relieved to see the first win
> since boxing day.
> Did we deserve it ? Not really, but I'm not complaining as we are rock bottom
> on confidence and this can only be a step in the right direction. I don't
> think we can progress too far in this league with that midfield but hopefully.
> Scores:
> Wiedwald - 6. A clean sheet and a top class save but that doesn't convince me
> I'm afraid when he's pushing balls that he should be catching.
> Beradi - 7. We know he's got his weaknesses and he had the easier job of the
> full backs bur second half he put a few tackles in that summed up what he is
> all about.
> Anita - 5. He struggled against a tricky winner but he never gave up and
> although on a yellow he stuck to his task and actually looked more
> comfortable as the game went on. For me, he isn't a left back but he's better
> than De Cock.
> Jansson - 7. Solid performance. Did what he had to do.
> Cooper - 7. Good goal and some decent defending.
> Philips - 4. I thought he was poor and he's just too limited for a team that
> want to push on. I want the lad to do well and I think he's got some of the
> basics but he lacks pace, acceleration and a footballing brain.
> O'Kane - 5. I thought first half he was awful, giving the ball away and just
> highlighting his limitations. To his credit, I thought he really battled hard
> second half and showed guts but always with his limitations.
> Dallas - 6. He was as always average but he battled hard throughout and
> there's no doubt he's a fit lad. If I'm being really optimistic I'm hoping a
> run in the team might produce a winger ? It's a dream I have but I think he's
> more likely to get injured soon and spend more time out of the team.
> Allioski -6. The one thing I took from Allioski's performance was a player
> who realised that he is scrapping for his place. You couldn't doubt his
> effort and he did take the winning goal free-kick. I just struggle at times
> with his cheating and falling over. I thought he was actually fouled a few
> times today where the ref ignored his pleas mainly because he now has a
> reputation as moaning, cheating twat.
> Lasogga - 6. Worked hard, should have scored. I'm really not sure about him
> though.
> Siaz - 8. Quiet first half but then got us ticking second half as he did at
> Derby. Certainly not his best game but when surrounded my mediocrity he just
> stands out like a sore cock.
> Subs:
> Sacko - sack o shit
> Ekuban - thought he did well when he came on. Caused problems and that's what
> you want.
> Hecky must be relieved. That's 1 win , 2 draws and an unlucky loss to the
> Blades BUT I think he's got a team full of mediocre players and will do well
> to get us on a run now.
> Weekend is good though and I'm celebrating with a bottle of Gigondas whilst
> watching Take Me Out with my nippers whilst missus on the piss.
> Happy Days !
>
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