I wouldn't have Pontus (yet) - he was not playing the same game that
our first 11 have played these last two weeks...he was sloppy in the
first half making several mistakes that would have been punished
against better opposition...he might get up to speed but, his
concentration has always been suspect and what have the current defence
done wrong to make way for him - you don't get in the team because
you've got a funny song.
On 15 August 2018 at 10:08 Ted <[1][email protected]> wrote:
Yep - totally agree Rich.
Like you as well, I'd have Pontus in but he does annoy me how he
goes down
so easy (for a big bloke) and stays down trying to get the foul. If
I was
a big bloke like him I'd want to show that I wasn't hurt at all.
Modern
players I guess.
Being a Leeds fan- I've still got his nagging doubt. We've been here
before playing the "pressing" game (under Christianson), although in
Bielsa's defence the opposition we've played has been slightly
better than
last season. Will it last? Will teams suss us out? Will we run out
of
steam? Is our squad good or fit enough to last?
On the plus side - it's entertaining!!! And that's what I pays me
money
for.
Also, I heard yesterday that 3 wins at the beginning of the season
is the
best we've done since Armfield's days - can that be right?!?!?!
Ted H
On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 09:38, {broken-address} Richard Walker <
[2][email protected]> wrote:
Interesting game. We made 8 changes so big chance for the B-team. We
started like we have done in all the games and for 35 minutes I
thought we
looked good with Pearce and Shackleton doing well as wing backs.
But then I thought we ran out of steam and maybe that's the
difference in
fitness levels and skills between the B-Team and the first 11 ? I
thought
we returned to some of the aimless square and backward balls at the
back
that we have seen under previous managers. The gap between defence
and
midfield got wider and as a result we became less effective. Bolton
then
began to cause a threat and in the end they could have got a result
and you
have to remember they made 9 changes too !
So in the end I was happy with the result but it made me think that
maybe
some of our squad players are not going to be able to support a
promotion
push this season.
Blackman - 7. one bad spill which should have been a goal for them.
Shackleton - 7. I like the look of this lad. Ok, he lost possession
a few
times and looked at times like he was struggling but you can see
he's got
quality.
Pearce - 6. He's a bit more pedestrian than Shackleton and
definitely
second choice to Douglas this season. Did well coming forward at
times.
Jansson - 7. Looked a tad rusy, few dodgy balls but second half
showed his
strength and experience in a few one to ones. Certainly didn't do
enough
though to convince the manager he should be playing instead of
Cooper and
Beradi and I never thought I would say that.
Ayling - 8. The ever dependable Ayling.
Phillips - 8. To be fair, he looked the most comfortable and
effective in
his role which is suiting him down to the ground.
Saiz - 8. I thought he was playing at 75% but still looked a class
above
and scored a great goal.
Harrison - 7. Tricky little player and he covered some ground. I
think
he'll be pushing Allioski for that left sided position soon.
Baker - 6. I thought he was a weak link. One or two good forward
runs but
not as solid as Kiltch.
Bamford - 6. Scored a good goal and looks like he's got a nice left
foot
but he should have had a hat-trick. Bit of a dilemma here because I
think
he needs games but it looks like he'll be stuck on the bench for a
while.
3 games, 3 wins so all good but I think there's a few concerns.
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