Exactly, Paul. Oh, and Dan James’ sitter at the end…
Nick Sent from my iPad > On 17 Dec 2023, at 20:29, Paul Cundell <[email protected]> wrote: > > Let's not blame the goalkeeper because Rutter and Cree missed more chances > in one half than Bamford has missed all season and conveniently forget > Mesliers first half save that in the end preserved our unbeaten home > record. > There's two defenders on the attacker but the keeper should've come for it? > Why? So you could have blamed him for not leaving it to the defenders? > Let's not look for scapegoats when the fault clearly lies with us failing > to convert our chances. > > >> On Sun, 17 Dec 2023, 17:38 Scott1cairns1, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> It’s a vote of no confidence in meslier for me. >> Best regards,Scott. >> >>>> On 17 Dec 2023, at 12:59, Robert Heath <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Dead right about the ref. I noticed when the res were doing their >> pathetic >>> "warmup" that he was out of breath and struggling to keep up with his >>> linesmen after simply jogging a lap of half the pitch! >>> >>>> On Sun, Dec 17, 2023 at 11:23 AM Simon McNally via Leedslist < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Mostly agree, especially that song. >>>> >>>> I think it was Struijk that loses the header for the goal. >>>> Having watched it back, I’m not convinced by Meslier on the goal either. >>>> It’s a high, looping cross that is headed in from within the six yard >> box. >>>> I’d think the keeper should be claiming that. >>>> I thought he could’ve done better with the Sunderland goal too. >>>> Shopping list for January for me would be : 1) left back and 2) >> goalkeeper >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> From: Leedslist <[email protected]> on behalf of Richard >>>> Walker via Leedslist <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2023 10:28:25 AM >>>> To: leeds list ([email protected]) <[email protected]> >>>> Subject: [LU] Coventry >>>> >>>> I'd forgotten that God awful song that they sing .... 'We all sing >>>> together .... la la la' - took me right back to the Hillsborough >>>> semi-final. Rubbish song, rubbish city, rubbish fans and they had the >> cheek >>>> to sing "Leeds is a shithole I want to go home". Made me laugh and >> think of >>>> Ghost Town. >>>> To be fair to their team I thought they were ok. A bit like Sunderland, >>>> they came with damage limitation in mind and to kick everything that >> moved >>>> which they got away with due to a really, really poor ref. He didn't >> look >>>> in shape and his brain was obviously running slow because time and time >>>> again they hacked at our players and he didn't take any action. I think >>>> this is the way to play us, be solid, get everyone behind the ball and >> then >>>> get us on the counter, which is what happened. >>>> First half I thought we huffed and puffed and got into some good >> positions >>>> but poor finishing cost us. Rutter spent most of the half on his arse as >>>> usual and when he did get a chance he fluffed it. My mate said he's >> either >>>> world class or a spastic. He was a spastic in that first half. Very >>>> frustrating. Most of our best work was down the left with Spence and >>>> Summerville but when we did manage to work our way into the box the >> last >>>> pass or cross was lacking. At the other end Coventry did have numerous >>>> counters and their tricky right winger skinned Spence to create a good >>>> chance. Meslier also made a decent save from a shot outside the box. >> They >>>> were dangerous on the counter and I think as a team it's far too to pass >>>> and progress through our midfield. This is obviously the downside to >>>> playing 4 attackers with one of them (Piroe) in midfield. Piroe is >> never a >>>> midfielder, not even close. Yes he's tidy on the ball at times but most >> of >>>> the time without the ball he's a passenger. >>>> I think we need to look at playing with 3 midfielder (proper >> midfielders) >>>> in some games especially away from home. New left back in Jan, spence to >>>> right back , Archie into midfield. Bidwell for them must be 30+ but he's >>>> solid , can defend and get forward. That's all we need from a left back >> in >>>> this league. >>>> Then there's the argument about who to play up front ? For me, Rutter is >>>> great to watch (the world class version not the spastic) but there's no >> way >>>> he's a number 9. He misses chance after chance after brilliantly setting >>>> them up. He's a great passer of the ball and for someone who at times >> looks >>>> like he's on cloud 9 (he doesn't watch the offside line for instance) he >>>> does have great awareness. If he's gonna play I think he is the one to >> play >>>> as a 10 or a winger but NOT as a no 9. Rutter's assist for Summerville's >>>> 2nd half goal was fantastic.Maybe an unopular view, but I would play >>>> Bamford at no 9. Ok, he's coming on and looking like he's never played >> as >>>> he loses possession and the ball bobbles of his shin. He's trying too >> hard >>>> but watch the runs he makes. He's totally not tuned into his team mates >>>> though so he looks a bit stupid but given a run I have no doubt he will >>>> score in most matches. He might not get the chance to prove me right >> though. >>>> Second half, I thought we played well and on another day maybe this is a >>>> 3-1 , 4-1 result but our finishing was poor and because of that we only >> got >>>> the point. Their goal was awful. Their centre half decided to go for a >>>> wander into the box. Their tricky right winger floated over a decent >> cross >>>> and we just couldn't deal with it. Was it Archie of Rodon ? Whoever it >> was >>>> should have done better. Poor defending. If it was Rodon, it was >> probably >>>> his only mistake because he did really well against a really tricky, >> pacey >>>> and strong forward (Simms). >>>> The game started to get tetchy and ref started booking everyone which >> was >>>> totally at odds to his first half approach. It threatened to boil over >> and >>>> Summervile looked like he lost his head at the final whistle. He was on >> a >>>> yellow so very stupid. Luckily he didn't get a red. >>>> Scores: >>>> Meslier - 7. I need to see the goal again but if he wasn't at fault then >>>> he really didn't have much to do. >>>> Spence - 7. I like the look of Spence. He's tall, pacey, skillfull and >>>> strong. Yes he got skinned by the tricky winger but I think that lad >> could >>>> do that to anyone. He needs to play in his proper position though. I >> think >>>> if he can keep injury free he will be a great right back. >>>> Gray - 7. I love Archie Gray, such a majestic footballer but >> unfortunately >>>> another player playing out of position. Get him in midfield. >>>> Rodon - 7. Solid, strong defending throughout. If it was him who went up >>>> for the header for the goal then I'll give him a 6 cos that was a big >>>> moment. >>>> Struijk - 7. I thought he did well and pushed forward when he can. He's >>>> impressed me this season. I was never a fan and he was obviously not >> good >>>> enough in the PL but he's found is level and is operating well. >>>> Kamara - 7. Worked hard and kept us ticking along. I think he struggles >>>> when he's on the back foot and him and Ampadu really struggle at times >> when >>>> teams counter us. >>>> Ampedu - 7. Some really good chasing and interceptions. Could do better >> in >>>> the opposition half on the attack. A bit limited in this area. >>>> James - 7. Came into the game strongly second half but as usual his last >>>> pass / shot is low quality. Yes he's scored some goals this season but >> if >>>> he could actually shoot, pass , cross he'd be twice the player he is. >>>> Rutter - 7. A 5 for the first half where he was poor and a 9 for the >>>> second half where he did everything but score. He does stuff that not >>>> players can in this league and for that he probably has to play but I >> don't >>>> see him as a no 9 so you're looking at him playing in Piroe's position >> of >>>> James/Summervilles's position and Farke aint dropping those at the mo. A >>>> problem ! >>>> Piroe - 5. Said it all above >>>> Summerville - 8. For me, Summerville is one of the most exciting players >>>> I've seen for ages. He rarely loses the ball and is dynamite on the >> ball. >>>> Seond half he ran the show, scored a goal and created chances. I'd be >>>> surprised if there aren't some big bids for him in Jan. We have to keep >> him >>>> ! I think he's got more potential than someone like Sterling. >>>> Subs: Geldhardt looked completely lost and out of his depth.Bamford >> trying >>>> too hardGnonto did ok and worked well with JImmy. >>>> >>>> Farke - He's done a great job but I'm beginning to understand the >> Norwich >>>> fan at work who reckons he has big limitations. You can see it. Like >>>> clockwork he puts the subs on at 70 mins and he appears to have only one >>>> trick and that's to shove a load of forwards on which has worked but >> didn't >>>> yesterday. I think he'll take us up so he'll do for me for now. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leedslist mailing list >>>> Info and options: https://mailman.gn.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/leedslist >>>> To unsubscribe, email [email protected] >>>> >>>> Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/leedslist/ >>>> >>>> Dave Dowden, a legend, a Totty Twin, a pie man! 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