Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread Jim Moran
A misconception that Batty didn’t contribute immensely going forward. A
refusal to surrender the ball, yes - but did play positively.

On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 21:40, Ed Morrish  wrote:

> Isn't Batty one of the most accurate passers of the ball in Premier
> League history?
>
> Ed.
> On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 20:52, Jim Moran  wrote:
> >
> > Can’t read into stats in isolation. If every pass goes backwards and
> meets
> > the man but results in nothing… literally pointless.
> >
> > On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 20:38, Mark  wrote:
> >
> > > I think Jaap Stam’s Reading were the highest ever pass completion.
> > > Cheers
> > > Mark
> > > El Presidente Wisconsin Whites
> > > Leeds United
> > > Chicago Fire
> > > 
> > > From: Leedslist  on behalf of Nigel
> Sykes <
> > > ni...@sykesonline.com>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 2:32:39 PM
> > > To: 'Leeds List'
> > > Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
> > >
> > > You can’t base everything on stats, but for what it’s worth our stats
> show
> > > that our pass accuracy over the past several years is pretty stable at
> > > around 74%.  Our average in the first two games was 73.6%, so
> basically the
> > > same.  No stats for last night, but I suspect it would be slightly
> less, if
> > > anything.
> > >
> > > For comparison, the better Premier League teams generally run well into
> > > the 80’s.  I suspect that Bielsa will want us to at least improve on
> > > previous seasons.
> > >
> > > Nigel
> > > (the Dublin one)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Nicholas Armit [mailto:arm...@yahoo.com]
> > > Sent: 15 August 2018 17:38
> > > To: 'Leeds List'; Nigel Sykes
> > > Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Didn't see yesterday's game much but from the first two games I thought
> > > our passing has been excellent. Way ahead of previous years.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 5:49:21 AM EDT, Nigel Sykes <
> > > ni...@sykesonline.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Yep - pretty much totally agree.
> > >
> > > I thought we looked fairly good in the first half, though without
> quite as
> > > much 'zip' as in the previous 2 games. In the 2nd half though, the
> 'zip'
> > > had gone and I commented that it was much more like watching us last
> > > season.  It was a pretty even 2nd half and could have easily ended in
> > > penalties.
> > >
> > > Apart from the lower energy of the B-team, the biggest problem this
> season
> > > is passing.  We got away with the passes to the opposition in the
> first two
> > > games because we hustled so much to get the ball back.  But last night
> the
> > > passing was even worse and the hustle wasn't enough to balance it out.
> > >
> > > Nigel
> > > (the Dublin one)
> > >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: Leedslist [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of
> > > {broken-address} Richard Walker
> > > Sent: 15 August 2018 09:30
> > > To: Leeds List
> > > Subject: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
> > >
> > > 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. Tric

Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread {broken-address} Nicholas Armit
 Wasn't that guy from Swansea the highest in Europe (Britton?)
On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 4:41:08 PM EDT, Ed Morrish 
 wrote:  
 
 Isn't Batty one of the most accurate passers of the ball in Premier
League history?

Ed.
On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 20:52, Jim Moran  wrote:
>
> Can’t read into stats in isolation. If every pass goes backwards and meets
> the man but results in nothing… literally pointless.
>
> On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 20:38, Mark  wrote:
>
> > I think Jaap Stam’s Reading were the highest ever pass completion.
> > Cheers
> > Mark
> > El Presidente Wisconsin Whites
> > Leeds United
> > Chicago Fire
> > 
> > From: Leedslist  on behalf of Nigel Sykes <
> > ni...@sykesonline.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 2:32:39 PM
> > To: 'Leeds List'
> > Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
> >
> > You can’t base everything on stats, but for what it’s worth our stats show
> > that our pass accuracy over the past several years is pretty stable at
> > around 74%.  Our average in the first two games was 73.6%, so basically the
> > same.  No stats for last night, but I suspect it would be slightly less, if
> > anything.
> >
> > For comparison, the better Premier League teams generally run well into
> > the 80’s.  I suspect that Bielsa will want us to at least improve on
> > previous seasons.
> >
> > Nigel
> > (the Dublin one)
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Nicholas Armit [mailto:arm...@yahoo.com]
> > Sent: 15 August 2018 17:38
> > To: 'Leeds List'; Nigel Sykes
> > Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
> >
> >
> >
> > Didn't see yesterday's game much but from the first two games I thought
> > our passing has been excellent. Way ahead of previous years.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 5:49:21 AM EDT, Nigel Sykes <
> > ni...@sykesonline.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yep - pretty much totally agree.
> >
> > I thought we looked fairly good in the first half, though without quite as
> > much 'zip' as in the previous 2 games. In the 2nd half though, the 'zip'
> > had gone and I commented that it was much more like watching us last
> > season.  It was a pretty even 2nd half and could have easily ended in
> > penalties.
> >
> > Apart from the lower energy of the B-team, the biggest problem this season
> > is passing.  We got away with the passes to the opposition in the first two
> > games because we hustled so much to get the ball back.  But last night the
> > passing was even worse and the hustle wasn't enough to balance it out.
> >
> > Nigel
> > (the Dublin one)
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Leedslist [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of
> > {broken-address} Richard Walker
> > Sent: 15 August 2018 09:30
> > To: Leeds List
> > Subject: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
> >
> > 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 sho

Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread {broken-address} Nicholas Armit
 Then maybe just the type of passing has been more dangerous? Seems a lot less 
sideways and backwards and more offensive. Also the passing seems quicker and 
crisper, moving the ball faster (which to me would probably be harder to do so 
if they are as accurate that would be an improvement). Or maybe it has all gone 
to my head!
Nick
On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 3:33:21 PM EDT, Nigel Sykes 
 wrote:  
 
 You can’t base everything on stats, but for what it’s worth our stats show 
that our pass accuracy over the past several years is pretty stable at around 
74%.  Our average in the first two games was 73.6%, so basically the same.  No 
stats for last night, but I suspect it would be slightly less, if anything.

For comparison, the better Premier League teams generally run well into the 
80’s.  I suspect that Bielsa will want us to at least improve on previous 
seasons.

Nigel
(the Dublin one)

 

From: Nicholas Armit [mailto:arm...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: 15 August 2018 17:38
To: 'Leeds List'; Nigel Sykes
Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

 

Didn't see yesterday's game much but from the first two games I thought our 
passing has been excellent. Way ahead of previous years.

 

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 5:49:21 AM EDT, Nigel Sykes 
 wrote: 

 

 

Yep - pretty much totally agree.

I thought we looked fairly good in the first half, though without quite as much 
'zip' as in the previous 2 games. In the 2nd half though, the 'zip' had gone 
and I commented that it was much more like watching us last season.  It was a 
pretty even 2nd half and could have easily ended in penalties.

Apart from the lower energy of the B-team, the biggest problem this season is 
passing.  We got away with the passes to the opposition in the first two games 
because we hustled so much to get the ball back.  But last night the passing 
was even worse and the hustle wasn't enough to balance it out.

Nigel
(the Dublin one)

-Original Message-
From: Leedslist [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of 
{broken-address} Richard Walker
Sent: 15 August 2018 09:30
To: Leeds List
Subject: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

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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Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread Ed Morrish
Isn't Batty one of the most accurate passers of the ball in Premier
League history?

Ed.
On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 20:52, Jim Moran  wrote:
>
> Can’t read into stats in isolation. If every pass goes backwards and meets
> the man but results in nothing… literally pointless.
>
> On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 20:38, Mark  wrote:
>
> > I think Jaap Stam’s Reading were the highest ever pass completion.
> > Cheers
> > Mark
> > El Presidente Wisconsin Whites
> > Leeds United
> > Chicago Fire
> > 
> > From: Leedslist  on behalf of Nigel Sykes <
> > ni...@sykesonline.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 2:32:39 PM
> > To: 'Leeds List'
> > Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
> >
> > You can’t base everything on stats, but for what it’s worth our stats show
> > that our pass accuracy over the past several years is pretty stable at
> > around 74%.  Our average in the first two games was 73.6%, so basically the
> > same.  No stats for last night, but I suspect it would be slightly less, if
> > anything.
> >
> > For comparison, the better Premier League teams generally run well into
> > the 80’s.  I suspect that Bielsa will want us to at least improve on
> > previous seasons.
> >
> > Nigel
> > (the Dublin one)
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Nicholas Armit [mailto:arm...@yahoo.com]
> > Sent: 15 August 2018 17:38
> > To: 'Leeds List'; Nigel Sykes
> > Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
> >
> >
> >
> > Didn't see yesterday's game much but from the first two games I thought
> > our passing has been excellent. Way ahead of previous years.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 5:49:21 AM EDT, Nigel Sykes <
> > ni...@sykesonline.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yep - pretty much totally agree.
> >
> > I thought we looked fairly good in the first half, though without quite as
> > much 'zip' as in the previous 2 games. In the 2nd half though, the 'zip'
> > had gone and I commented that it was much more like watching us last
> > season.  It was a pretty even 2nd half and could have easily ended in
> > penalties.
> >
> > Apart from the lower energy of the B-team, the biggest problem this season
> > is passing.  We got away with the passes to the opposition in the first two
> > games because we hustled so much to get the ball back.  But last night the
> > passing was even worse and the hustle wasn't enough to balance it out.
> >
> > Nigel
> > (the Dublin one)
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Leedslist [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of
> > {broken-address} Richard Walker
> > Sent: 15 August 2018 09:30
> > To: Leeds List
> > Subject: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
> >
> > 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 whil

Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread Jim Moran
Can’t read into stats in isolation. If every pass goes backwards and meets
the man but results in nothing… literally pointless.

On Wed, 15 Aug 2018 at 20:38, Mark  wrote:

> I think Jaap Stam’s Reading were the highest ever pass completion.
> Cheers
> Mark
> El Presidente Wisconsin Whites
> Leeds United
> Chicago Fire
> 
> From: Leedslist  on behalf of Nigel Sykes <
> ni...@sykesonline.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 2:32:39 PM
> To: 'Leeds List'
> Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
>
> You can’t base everything on stats, but for what it’s worth our stats show
> that our pass accuracy over the past several years is pretty stable at
> around 74%.  Our average in the first two games was 73.6%, so basically the
> same.  No stats for last night, but I suspect it would be slightly less, if
> anything.
>
> For comparison, the better Premier League teams generally run well into
> the 80’s.  I suspect that Bielsa will want us to at least improve on
> previous seasons.
>
> Nigel
> (the Dublin one)
>
>
>
> From: Nicholas Armit [mailto:arm...@yahoo.com]
> Sent: 15 August 2018 17:38
> To: 'Leeds List'; Nigel Sykes
> Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
>
>
>
> Didn't see yesterday's game much but from the first two games I thought
> our passing has been excellent. Way ahead of previous years.
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 5:49:21 AM EDT, Nigel Sykes <
> ni...@sykesonline.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> Yep - pretty much totally agree.
>
> I thought we looked fairly good in the first half, though without quite as
> much 'zip' as in the previous 2 games. In the 2nd half though, the 'zip'
> had gone and I commented that it was much more like watching us last
> season.  It was a pretty even 2nd half and could have easily ended in
> penalties.
>
> Apart from the lower energy of the B-team, the biggest problem this season
> is passing.  We got away with the passes to the opposition in the first two
> games because we hustled so much to get the ball back.  But last night the
> passing was even worse and the hustle wasn't enough to balance it out.
>
> Nigel
> (the Dublin one)
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Leedslist [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of
> {broken-address} Richard Walker
> Sent: 15 August 2018 09:30
> To: Leeds List
> Subject: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts
>
> 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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Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread Mark
I think Jaap Stam’s Reading were the highest ever pass completion.
Cheers
Mark
El Presidente Wisconsin Whites
Leeds United
Chicago Fire

From: Leedslist  on behalf of Nigel Sykes 

Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 2:32:39 PM
To: 'Leeds List'
Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

You can’t base everything on stats, but for what it’s worth our stats show that 
our pass accuracy over the past several years is pretty stable at around 74%.  
Our average in the first two games was 73.6%, so basically the same.  No stats 
for last night, but I suspect it would be slightly less, if anything.

For comparison, the better Premier League teams generally run well into the 
80’s.  I suspect that Bielsa will want us to at least improve on previous 
seasons.

Nigel
(the Dublin one)



From: Nicholas Armit [mailto:arm...@yahoo.com]
Sent: 15 August 2018 17:38
To: 'Leeds List'; Nigel Sykes
Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts



Didn't see yesterday's game much but from the first two games I thought our 
passing has been excellent. Way ahead of previous years.



On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 5:49:21 AM EDT, Nigel Sykes 
 wrote:





Yep - pretty much totally agree.

I thought we looked fairly good in the first half, though without quite as much 
'zip' as in the previous 2 games. In the 2nd half though, the 'zip' had gone 
and I commented that it was much more like watching us last season.  It was a 
pretty even 2nd half and could have easily ended in penalties.

Apart from the lower energy of the B-team, the biggest problem this season is 
passing.  We got away with the passes to the opposition in the first two games 
because we hustled so much to get the ball back.  But last night the passing 
was even worse and the hustle wasn't enough to balance it out.

Nigel
(the Dublin one)

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Subject: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

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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Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread Nigel Sykes
You can’t base everything on stats, but for what it’s worth our stats show that 
our pass accuracy over the past several years is pretty stable at around 74%.  
Our average in the first two games was 73.6%, so basically the same.  No stats 
for last night, but I suspect it would be slightly less, if anything.

For comparison, the better Premier League teams generally run well into the 
80’s.  I suspect that Bielsa will want us to at least improve on previous 
seasons.

Nigel
(the Dublin one)

 

From: Nicholas Armit [mailto:arm...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: 15 August 2018 17:38
To: 'Leeds List'; Nigel Sykes
Subject: Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

 

Didn't see yesterday's game much but from the first two games I thought our 
passing has been excellent. Way ahead of previous years.

 

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 5:49:21 AM EDT, Nigel Sykes 
 wrote: 

 

 

Yep - pretty much totally agree.

I thought we looked fairly good in the first half, though without quite as much 
'zip' as in the previous 2 games. In the 2nd half though, the 'zip' had gone 
and I commented that it was much more like watching us last season.  It was a 
pretty even 2nd half and could have easily ended in penalties.

Apart from the lower energy of the B-team, the biggest problem this season is 
passing.  We got away with the passes to the opposition in the first two games 
because we hustled so much to get the ball back.  But last night the passing 
was even worse and the hustle wasn't enough to balance it out.

Nigel
(the Dublin one)

-Original Message-
From: Leedslist [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of 
{broken-address} Richard Walker
Sent: 15 August 2018 09:30
To: Leeds List
Subject: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

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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Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread {broken-address} Nicholas Armit
 Didn't see yesterday's game much but from the first two games I thought our 
passing has been excellent. Way ahead of previous years.
On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 5:49:21 AM EDT, Nigel Sykes 
 wrote:  
 
 Yep - pretty much totally agree.

I thought we looked fairly good in the first half, though without quite as much 
'zip' as in the previous 2 games. In the 2nd half though, the 'zip' had gone 
and I commented that it was much more like watching us last season.  It was a 
pretty even 2nd half and could have easily ended in penalties.

Apart from the lower energy of the B-team, the biggest problem this season is 
passing.  We got away with the passes to the opposition in the first two games 
because we hustled so much to get the ball back.  But last night the passing 
was even worse and the hustle wasn't enough to balance it out.

Nigel
(the Dublin one)

-Original Message-
From: Leedslist [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of 
{broken-address} Richard Walker
Sent: 15 August 2018 09:30
To: Leeds List
Subject: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

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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Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread Tim Leslie
The one thing Lampard did right on Saturday was, at half time, put old 
Bradley man to man on Saiz - That will happen, pretty much, from the off 
soon - Anyone worth his salt will notice it. The promising thing is, 
having had 10-15 minutes whereby we did go a bit quiet due to that, we 
found other ways around it. All for full second string now if, as I 
understand, from U18's upwards Bielsa has got everyone playing this way, 
hopefully everyone can then catch up on the pace and accuracy and we'll 
have backup.



On 15.08.2018 11:22, nick wrote:

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.



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Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread nick
   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]tedhea...@gmail.com> 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]richleed...@yahoo.co.uk.is-broken.gn.apc.org> 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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Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread Nigel Sykes
Yep - pretty much totally agree.

I thought we looked fairly good in the first half, though without quite as much 
'zip' as in the previous 2 games. In the 2nd half though, the 'zip' had gone 
and I commented that it was much more like watching us last season.  It was a 
pretty even 2nd half and could have easily ended in penalties.

Apart from the lower energy of the B-team, the biggest problem this season is 
passing.  We got away with the passes to the opposition in the first two games 
because we hustled so much to get the ball back.  But last night the passing 
was even worse and the hustle wasn't enough to balance it out.

Nigel
(the Dublin one)

-Original Message-
From: Leedslist [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of 
{broken-address} Richard Walker
Sent: 15 August 2018 09:30
To: Leeds List
Subject: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

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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Re: [LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread Ted
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 <
richleed...@yahoo.co.uk.is-broken.gn.apc.org> 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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[LU] Bolton - a few thoughts

2018-08-15 Thread {broken-address} Richard Walker
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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