25 Oct 2025 04:15:10
We all know what we all think of BA but in the last two games he has missed a sitter, scored and rattled the woodwork.
That's three serious threats and a goal in two games. He did some great turns tonight and the run across the pitch was a joy to watch.
For all the flak he has gotten, deserved and undeserved, his did cracking tonight.
If he keeps this improvement going, by the end of the season we may all have red faces!
How good is Rodon though? Maybe one of the best Leeds buys in decades.
25 Oct 2025 07:56:39
BA arguably playing better in the Prem than in the champ. Great to see.
Rodon becoming a superb player. Fabulous find by recruitment.
25 Oct 2025 08:35:33
Agree mot. Ba falls over too easily but can’t fault his effort. And if he continues like last couple games more goals will come. Good on him for buckling down and working hard.
Can we play rods instead of the footballer ( funny calling him that ) known as dcl. Rods the defender has double his goal tally and Can run and tackle too.
25 Oct 2025 10:25:17
I have been a critic of BA, and justifiably so, but Credit where credit is due. That’s the best BA has played in a Leeds United shirt. It’s probably the first time in games where he turned on the ball and run at the opposition. Exactly what is needed. His turn and run from inside his own half and deflected shot that clipped the top of the bar was very unlucky. He just needs to settle down on the ball and get his head for his final ball, a bit like DJ did last season in the championship.
His effort cannot be faulted though. I hope GG injury not serious. JJ was solid when he moved into left back, and has a bit of a dig on him, which we need. Rodon fantastic, and he’s now believing he’s going to score from set pieces. Much more aggressive attacking the ball. Okafor is getting more confident each game and settling in nicely. Even ampadu went on a mazy run from inside his own half, but got a bit excited and spooned his shot wide unfortunately.
25 Oct 2025 10:39:20
I've been thinking about the whole BA conundrum.
He gets clattered a lot by big players, but does sometimes go down too easy. He was properly bashed on several occasions last night by 2 players at once; that means that 1 of those players is out of position = more space elsewhere.
Additionally, we saw last night what the kid can do given time and space. I'd guess that oppo gaffers know this, and that's why he is shut down / smashed so quickly.
You've got to know therefore that DF sees this as a positive for free kicks, and space creation.
Re Rodon - I've always been a bit "meh" with regard to him: too much gesticulating, posturing, blaming others, feigning pain. that said, I think he's really growing this season, was fantastic in every aspect last night, deserving of his MOTM, and has used that dremel I lent him effectively on his 50pence head!