Could be an option but given the wingers we have i don't see how he would get
a go? It would be possible to have 3 at the back with Rodon, Struik and Ampadu
then Archie and Firpo at wing backs ? However especially at home we don't
defend much so it is working as it is
Dave
On Sunday, 11 February 2024 at 17:35:42 GMT, Scott1cairns1
<[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks Dave.
Is there an argument for Firpo to play further forward on the wing cause he’s
a shite defender,and I for one would’ve been glad to see him gone. Recently
though he’s actually doing some good stuff in attack. ???
Best regards,Scott.
> On 11 Feb 2024, at 09:35, nattan--- via Leedslist <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> Well that was easy. A very straightforward 3-0 with both their efforts
> comjng from set pieces when already 3 down and both saved by Meslier without
> too much fuss. The only other scare was when a back pass almost went past
> Meslier
> Before the game the general vibe was good , with fans talking of 5 and 6 nil,
> but there was the spectre of Barnsley 89 under Wilko, and Wigan at Easter
> under Bielsa, both times when teams with the worst away records came to
> fortress Elland Road, with us having the best home record in the Division and
> somehow winning , so us old heads were taking nothing for granted.
> We settled the nerves early on , when , the again excellent Firpo ( he is
> good when no defending is involved) put a lovely cross in that was bundled in
> by Bamford. They all moaned and complained about him using his elbow / arm,
> i just think it was justice done - if that part of his arm was offside v
> Palace then it can be used to score- sorted
> We then did our 'usual', creating plenty of chances but not putting the game
> to bed. Bamford had a chance but the ball stuck behind him a bit so his shot
> was weak, then both Gnonto and Gray from similar positions on the right side
> of the penalty area , brought decent saves from the keeper.
> So 1 up at half time to be further cheered by the dog botherers being 2 up at
> Southampton ( typically they blew it and fid us no favours)
> Second half was much of the same , a brilliant early goal that ended it as a
> contest ( if it ever really was) Our 2 most exciting and entertaining players
> combined, Georginio left 2 men on the floor and slid the ball through to
> Summerville who took it on, beat a man, drew the keeper and slotted home.
> The scoreline got even better on the hour as a clear trip on Summerville led
> to a penalty, Bamford picked it up as if to take it again but this time
> handed it to Summerville, who , brimming with confidence, took it Panenka
> style , lovely stuff.
> We could have had more as Bamford had a shot deflected onto the bar, his
> follow up blocked and that follow up blasted over by Gnonto, who also had a
> rasping drive just past the post ( we applauded his effort because we were 3
> up - at 0 0 it woukd have been classed as a bad miss)Roberts came on for 15
> mins for his debut and Josep got the same amount of game time. Charlie
> Cresswell also got a few minutes at the end to show his earlier attitude
> issues were forgiven by DF and forgotten by the crowd, all good things with
> the intense fixture list.
> So all in all a good comfortable victory, there are tougher challenges coming
> but we are looking solid at the back, comfortable in midfield, and creating
> lots up top, with plenty of options in personnel and positions to take us
> forward as and when needed
> Looking good
> Dave
>
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