06 May 2024 09:48:43
Happy Monday people. Well tis true our form has been bi polar this year and yet again Leeds snatch defeat from the Jaws of victory. What are the reasons, who knows, probably a combination of factors, I think the Blackburn game was pivotal. To go from the best form in Europe over 14 games to being abject is eye watering. But, say your son excells in his studies then flunks his exams, you do not berate, criticise or belittle him. You try to find out why, support and urge him to try again. This theme runs through life, the son now has the opportunity to resit the test. We are Leeds and we go again, this is and always has been our mantra. UTWDTP and enjoy the Bank Holiday siblings ?.
06 May 2024 12:24:21
I do think Rutter is part of the problem at the moment. He has def lost form in recent weeks. He seems a lovely lad so confidence is probably part of it. He gets a lot of attention on the pitch due to his skill ability but he was dispossessed an awful lot on Saturday - and in recent games - and they then just charge up the pitch. Fine margins etc. I don’t want him dropped but the group and manager have got to huddle round him and get him back ‘on it’. If he plays well we will win.
06 May 2024 13:29:32
One of they keys to our resurgence was Rutter playing the no10 role well as we don't have a natural no.10 so that was certainly a feature. I do think chasing down the massive gap wore the players out though and we just ran out of steam. Since the break we have looked lethargic which for me is a clear symptom of the almighty effort it took to go on that unbelievable run. That coupled with inexperience and its all become a bit much. Looking forward to next season with a more balanced squad, Farkes own players and a proper preseason.
06 May 2024 13:59:33
I think Summerville has become far too greedy.
06 May 2024 14:04:43
Buying a number 10 CAM last summer was imperative. Huge mistake.
06 May 2024 14:12:11
I think we all waited for our players to click in most of the first half the season. So many games should have been dead and buried in the first half.
Then after the new year an amazing run but always felt we were over reliant on one or two players.
It feels this year we have relied on good players producing rather than a good team or system of play.
Alf is right next season we will see a farke team rather than the team he cobbled together the start of this.
06 May 2024 14:14:37
So. What’s gone oh wise vid. Give us an opinion.
06 May 2024 14:15:50
That’s sooooooo boring baz. Jeez. Mez out.
06 May 2024 14:42:30
You don't want a CAM Aus?
06 May 2024 14:47:12
Aus, dunno mate, but I think what Alf and Ben say have a lot of credence. The international break came at totally the wrong time. Players were affected adversely by it, the Welsh lads, injuries to Ilia, Junior, Bambam and DJ. Momentum and mind set is massive. There is no doubt DF made mistakes too. Pressure, expectation. All contribute. BUT we have to believe, we have to support, how good would it be to go up at Wembley.
06 May 2024 15:11:47
Vid. Bamford has his detractors such as Aus one thousand anti Bamford posts .
But facts are when Bamford not in team . Leeds results are far, far worse
For Leeds to have a decent chance in playoffs PB and DJ are vitally needed.
06 May 2024 16:23:07
'56 I think you are mostly correct. Early on and now defenders are not giving rutter the time he needs to control the ball and when that happens he gives it up very cheaply - During the unbeaten run, teams worried about James and Summerville more, and gave Rutter the time and space he needed so he looked good and became dangerous . Hopefully over time he will mature and instead of being the price pony he becomes the team player.
06 May 2024 16:28:48
White Ben, spot on, too reliant on 1 or 2.
06 May 2024 16:53:50
Problem is squad depth 95% of the time we have played the same players in the same system, to be fair you play your best team but failure to use what substitute's we had earlier than the 85 minute leave our best players tired and jaded I think we all know players need rotating if possible but this want done for whatever reason.
06 May 2024 19:12:13
I’d imagine that Rutters legs must be in constant pain the amount of times he is targeted and hacked down.
Let’s not forget he is a prospect and the evidence is that there is huge potential in Rutter, is he the final product? absolutely not and he is prone to errors.
Rutter though in his moment can be devastating and can carve up a situation out of nothing to make an amazing assist.
Rutter’s journey is just starting and there’s a lot more he needs to accomplish before he reaches the top, scoring goals is one of those.