I think the biggest factor that is not generally discussed is that DF has now had all pre-season to drill his troops. Last season we were pretty awful for the first few games while DF tried to explain what he wanted.
Then it just clicked and we went on a very good run. If we start strongly (as we should) we might find ourselves doing a Leicester from last season. Sent from my iPad > On 10 Aug 2024, at 20:03, Kevin Lewis via Leedslist <[email protected]> > wrote: > > So, it all starts again. > This year, only the top 2 will suffice. The huge reduction in parachute > payment for year 3 in the Championship would financially reduce Leeds to a > run-of-the-mill side at this level when compared to the teams who would > come down. > > Am I optimistic? Well not entirely. Leeds have never borne the mantle of > favourites well. The current first XI look good, but I have serious doubts > about the transfer team getting in the 3 players they admit to needing, let > alone replacing anyone else who leaves in the next three weeks. > > Today's probable squad looks good on paper, and it helps that for the first > time in years, we are injury free. But 2 or 3 injuries would expose the > lack of numbers, which will be needed later in the season. > Looking at Jonathan Rowe, he appears to be a right footed winger, who like > Gnonto prefers to play on the left. I'd really like them to be looking at > a left footed winger, who could come in from the right, or provide a 'going > outside' option on the left side. > > Still a good start today will help, and it will be interesting to see just > how much Summerville is missed. > > KoT. > _______________________________________________ > 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! R.I.P. _______________________________________________ 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! R.I.P.
