Davefevs Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Although I think any team that City put out is capable of getting a result, especially against a team like Huddersfield (not taking the, for granted either). But some leeway with slightly makeshift back-4. Quote Link to comment
Sir Geoff Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 7 minutes ago, mozo said: Manning started strong if you look at the fixtures mate! It was something like 14 points from the first 8 games. Or...5 points from the first 6 games. Seems like a poor start to me. 2 Quote Link to comment
Son of Fred Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 3 minutes ago, petehinton said: Tanner & Roberts CB pairing Could be a tricky afternoon! Quote Link to comment
Midred Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Blackburn holding Leeds 0 - 0! Quote Link to comment
Silvio Dante Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 10 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: I wonder if there is any correlation, example, or evidence that links "finishing strong" in one season with a strong start to the following one? The idea that good results in April 2024 will increase the chance of good results in August 2024 has the feeling of a classic football cliché to me. I’d envisage that some of the stat there would be dependant on turnover of players. I can get on board with that if you have a squad that’s winning at the back end of one season then if that squad is largely stable at the start of the next season the style of play, positions etc are well ingrained and there’s less bedding in on a new year. The issue here is that 4 of our starting eleven have doubts over whether they’ll be here next year and if they aren’t, I’m not sure a win here correlates to anything next year. 1 Quote Link to comment
Dullmoan Tone Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 13 minutes ago, Open End Numb Legs said: think this is a rare moment for our players, they should be chafing at the bit (grand nat mention there) Pedant alert! It’s champing - chafing sounds painful! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
cidercity1987 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Never seen us line up without a CB before Quote Link to comment
FNQ Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 2 minutes ago, Davefevs said: But some leeway with slightly makeshift back-4. It’s Liam’s choice though Dave.. if young JKL can’t get a start today at home against relegation threatened Huddersfield with Zac, Dickie and Atkinson unavailable then when can he? 2 Quote Link to comment
Admin Ian M Posted April 13 Admin Report Share Posted April 13 If he wants to maintain the same shape hasn’t Williams filled in at CB for us before? Quote Link to comment
marmite Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Just now, cidercity1987 said: Never seen us line up without a CB before LJ used to line up with 4!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Open End Numb Legs Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 4 minutes ago, Dullmoan Tone said: Pedant alert! It’s champing - chafing sounds painful! Hah! Sorry, yes. Could I get away with blaming auto correct? I would be lying if so. Quote Link to comment
Midred Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 6 minutes ago, Midred said: Blackburn holding Leeds 0 - 0! Blackburn now 1 up! Quote Link to comment
Admin Ian M Posted April 13 Admin Report Share Posted April 13 2 minutes ago, cidercity1987 said: Never seen us line up without a CB before Depending on your opinion of Naismith’s primary position, Pearson was forced to for successive matches leading into that West Brom game. Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Just now, FNQ said: It’s Liam’s choice though Dave.. if young JKL can’t get a start today at home against relegation threatened Huddersfield with Zac, Dickie and Atkinson unavailable then when can he? Who knows. Like under Nige, there’s time to expose youngsters and a time not to. In a makeshift back-line, maybe today isn’t that time. If it is a back-4, Roberts has to find his feet playing as a pair too, so I can understand why he isn’t starting today. Not a stick to bear LM with imho. 1 Quote Link to comment
ExiledAjax Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 1 minute ago, Silvio Dante said: I’d envisage that some of the stat there would be dependant on turnover of players. I can get on board with that if you have a squad that’s winning at the back end of one season then if that squad is largely stable at the start of the next season the style of play, positions etc are well ingrained and there’s less bedding in on a new year. The issue here is that 4 of our starting eleven have doubts over whether they’ll be here next year and if they aren’t, I’m not sure a win here correlates to anything next year. I don't think these final four games mean anything at all. Someone the other told me that every game matters...which really isn't true. These last four don't matter to us, not beyond the final whistle anyway. I agree that squad churn will be a factor of course. I think also - your form before the "strong finish" should factor in as well. There's a big difference between a team that has been strong all season "finishing strong", and a team that was recently in relegation form doing so. I just think it's a meaningless phrase trotted out because it sounds like the right thing to say. 2 Quote Link to comment
Bristol Oil Services Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 6 minutes ago, Sturny said: Blackburn 1 up 2 minutes ago, Midred said: Blackburn now 1 up! A sign of things changing for the worse (for Leeds) or the pressure cranking up at the top? Quote Link to comment
Bristol Oil Services Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 6 minutes ago, marmite said: LJ used to line up with 4!! And with some success, before reverting to the more fashionable and contemporary attacking fullbacks that couldn't defend, and our form going to pot 1 Quote Link to comment
W-S-M Seagull Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 37 minutes ago, TV Tom said: Please don't, stay at home and watch the grand national What a strange thing to say to a fellow fan. Anyways just leaving Weston now. Quote Link to comment
redkev Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Who knows. Like under Nige, there’s time to expose youngsters and a time not to. In a makeshift back-line, maybe today isn’t that time. If it is a back-4, Roberts has to find his feet playing as a pair too, so I can understand why he isn’t starting today. Not a stick to bear LM with imho. Totally agree Dave , I would play him perhaps alongside Dickie or Vyner but not without any of them , never seen much of the lad so don’t know what he’s like as a player or temperament wise 1 Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Just now, redkev said: Totally agree Dave , I would play him perhaps alongside Dickie or Vyner but not without any of them , never seen much of the lad so don’t know what he’s like as a player or temperament wise In terms of u21 he’s mature (as a defender) for his age, composed, doesn’t get flustered. But u21s is u21s! 1 Quote Link to comment
Tim Monaghan Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 5 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: What a strange thing to say to a fellow fan. Anyways just leaving Weston now. Thanks for the update, we were all on tenterhooks. 3 Quote Link to comment
cityexile Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Leeds beaten at home by Blackburn, who midweek looked simply awful. Quote Link to comment
MarcusX Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 29 minutes ago, mozo said: Manning started strong if you look at the fixtures mate! It was something like 14 points from the first 8 games. Or 1 win in 5 wasn’t it? depends how you look at it really Quote Link to comment
FNQ Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: In terms of u21 he’s mature (as a defender) for his age, composed, doesn’t get flustered. But u21s is u21s! I still think it’s end of season at home against Huddersfield and even more so if he’s composed and mature for his age, what else can he do? Anyway it’s a moot point and just my opinion too. Quote Link to comment
MarcusX Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 17 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Who knows. Like under Nige, there’s time to expose youngsters and a time not to. In a makeshift back-line, maybe today isn’t that time. If it is a back-4, Roberts has to find his feet playing as a pair too, so I can understand why he isn’t starting today. Not a stick to bear LM with imho. I agree, could hang him out to dry in that line up. He needs to come in with experience (and stability) alongside him. 2 Quote Link to comment
Davefevs Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 LM suggesting it might be back-3 (RM, GT, HR) in bbc pre-match interview. Just now, MarcusX said: I agree, could hang him out to dry in that line up. He needs to come in with experience (and stability) alongside him. Spoken like a true CB #centrebackunion 1 Quote Link to comment
MarcusX Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: LM suggesting it might be back-3 (RM, GT, HR) in bbc pre-match interview. Spoken like a true CB #centrebackunion Regularly watching the youngsters come through alongside me these days, seen a few horror stories Quote Link to comment
richyy66 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 6 minutes ago, cityexile said: Leeds beaten at home by Blackburn, who midweek looked simply awful. Wobbling like an Iceland Jelly along with Leicester....hahahha Quote Link to comment
redkev Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Just looked at their side the only player I know is Lees ( presume it’s Tom Lees ) haven’t got a clue about the rest Quote Link to comment
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