Boro won't be like this at least if last night is anything to go by. I expect
them to be a hard task.
Nick
On Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 03:14:22 PM EST, nattan--- via Leedslist
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It took their fans 12 seconds to start with the Jimmy Saville nonsense, but to
be honest it was pretty much all they had to sing about apart from the funny "
he's had enough" chant at Firpo when he went off injured. (a chant they got
fired back at them a few times) and on 80 minutes " we've had a shot"
That last one summed up Derby and the game as a whole. They offered nothing and
let us dominate from start to finish.It is weird when a team comes to ER
seemingly with one plan , to waste time and get a 0 0, and then stick to that
plan when they are 2 down - madness
As I say Derby offered nothing and we camped in their half, but as so often
been the case we struggled to break them down and had all the ball in their
half but to little effect. Their one attacking idea ( having turned us around
so we were kicking towards the Kop first half, ) was to hoof it high and long
and hope that the wind, in their favour, would help in some way.
The crowd was starting to get a bit edgy and frustrated as the half hour mark
passed. Wober had come on for Firpo to a few boos, and we found it hard to
create real opportunities. Our best was from a corner but Rodon , free and
clear, headed wide . Aaronsson then had a nice turn and shot saved as we tried
to turn the screw a bit.
Then with half time approaching, and a first half stalemate looking likely
another good Rothwell corner was met by Rodon who powered home his header for
his first Leeds goal
Soon after it was game over as a contest ( if it ever was ) when great play
between James and Aaronsson led to a dangerous cross in, the ball fell to Wober
in the middle of the six yard box ( not sure why our defence minded left back
was there?) and he fired home for his first Leeds goal too. The crowd forgave
him and his team mates seemed genuinely pleased for him.
We expected Derby to come out and try second half but it was mainly more of the
same . We failed to take real advantage as their keeper saved from Aaronsson,
James, Tanaka and then only just from Piroe.
They had one cross pounced on by Meslier and on the 80th minute a long range
shot straight down his throat as we got yet another clean sheet at home.
A few subs came on to no real effect- Ramazani amazed with one great bit of
skill- and a comfortable victory just waited for the final whistle
This was easy - hope Boro is the same on Tuesday
Rothwell probably my MoM but most played well
Back to the top of the table at least overnight
Dave
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