Leeds banter 5

11 Apr 2026 06:35:35
Pundits and alike respectfully are not giving us a chance of a result against a rejuvenated Carrick Man United team.
I suppose with our injuries on top of that would compound any realistic chance of beating our ol' enemy at Old Trafford.

I honestly love games when the odds are stacked heavily against us. Can't wait until Monday evening.

11 Apr 2026 12:35:53
Expecting we get beat, minimum 2, probably 3 nil on Monday. Realism.


It's all about our winnable home fixtures for me. we simply must beat both Wolves and Burnley, and draw at least with Brighton.

Those 7 points put us on 40 points.

(42 points if we beat Brighton rather than draw) . 40 points should be enough to stay up.

I honestly think we will lose all 4 away matches to Man U, Bournemouth, Spuds and West Ham. we have appalling records at the first 3 in particular.

11 Apr 2026 12:50:51
Our away form, which has yielded only one win this season, has to improve. Plenty of well earned draws and a desperately unlucky defeat at Newcastle still give me the hope that we can win another one.

11 Apr 2026 13:10:05
I agree, it's unlikely that we will pick the three points at Man U, but football does have a tendency to churn out unexpected results on occasions.
If the players go out on that pitch thinking the same way we as fans do, then they would most definitely lose.


I can tell you that this Leeds United team will be playing to win and not lose or draw.

11 Apr 2026 13:28:10
But OP, have Farke's Leeds really been going out genuinely striving to win certain matches?

In some matches, they have gone out, imo, uber defensive, playing to scrape a draw thru Farke's team selection, intent and retreat.

I will be absolutely astonished if Farkey picks an attacking line up vs Man U. Astonished, I tell thee!

11 Apr 2026 16:59:23
Only a madman would set up basically his Championship team to go out and out attack on Man U at Old Trafford.
No, he'll play a pragmatic game, especially missing key players.

11 Apr 2026 20:56:05
Of course they've gone out defensively in some games! All teams pick and choose, based on the opponent, their strengths, our own weaknesses, what players are available, etc. etc.
To pick one approach and apply it to every single game, which we have not, is football lunacy.

11 Apr 2026 22:28:52
No one said that.

10 Apr 2026 22:31:53
Lordy lord, I hope we don’t have to go to
London needing points.

11 Apr 2026 05:48:19
Need to be safe before spam.

11 Apr 2026 07:57:47
May both need a point to stay up. That would be an interesting watch, especially if we could get a message through to agent Cree.

11 Apr 2026 10:04:09
I felt that could be a scenario about 2 months ago. I certainly wouldn't fancy us in a 1 off game with so much pressure. They definitely have better flair players than us, albeit very strange how their own season has descended into this.

11 Apr 2026 12:52:13
They did spend big in the January window, which has given them a boost.

11 Apr 2026 20:59:07
Imagine the uproar if us and Spammers played out a lame, timid goal-less draw to both stay up and condemn Spuds to the drop. I'm pretty sure the PL and FA would throw the book at us both as hard as possible.

10 Apr 2026 21:45:00
Hammers up 4-0.
Game/ Season on!

10 Apr 2026 22:20:49
Indeed, Corkster

However, looking at things optimistically and positively (as I often like to do) ,

Surely, even uber defensive Farke will now realise he must desist with the nonsensical defensive home match line ups (a la Sunderland) .

Farke to hopefully now pick an attacking line up next Friday with Leeds to beat Wolves!

11 Apr 2026 04:04:32
If they can put 4 past Wolves and get 3 points, why can't we do something similar next weekend?

11 Apr 2026 05:17:51
Gotta keep it tight at back and start banging them in. Got a sneaky we might be looking a gd.

11 Apr 2026 05:49:16
They've got better attackers, jr. Far better.

11 Apr 2026 09:49:49
True Aus, but the common factor is the quality of Wolves defenders - not very good.

11 Apr 2026 09:56:51
Also, Wolves are now on 17 pts with 6 games (max 18pts) left. One more defeat and their relegation is confirmed, so the "great escape" dream is dead.

11 Apr 2026 10:01:28
Fair points, Jr.

10 Apr 2026 18:48:48
There's a lot going on about players been injured, rested, etc and how it's going to affect the rest of the season and who's to blame. It is what it is but all clubs have to put up with key players not being available at some time in the season. It just becomes more critical when you get to the end of the season and things are tight as it is with us.


I agree with a short post by LUFCfeath who pointed out that last season AO and Joe Rothwell stepped up. It's all about the squad and whether we can cope with the Premier League. It's no good having a team that can compete, you need a squad.
Re tonight, hopefully Wolves can give West Ham a hammering.

10 Apr 2026 20:05:10
Agreed, mate, but Tanaka was a regular last season and didn't "step up" as he played almost every game.

10 Apr 2026 20:10:02
Agree with the crux of your post re injuries, players stepping up.

I do really hope Farke picks an attacking line up in our 3 remaining home games.

As for West Ham, they have their better players, Summerville and Mavropanos, back in their line up tonight, and have picked an attacking line up to win.



Hope I am wrong, but this West Ham lineup will win vs Wolves.

10 Apr 2026 21:49:33
A big win for Spam. We need to do the same next week against Wolves.

10 Apr 2026 21:49:56
Well, that ended as expected.

Pick an attacking line up vs bottom of the table side, and win the match.

West Ham thrash Wolves 4 nil in injury time.

The Leeds home matches vs Wolves and Burnley are must wins imo.

10 Apr 2026 21:52:14
You were right, Bazooka. West Ham wiped Wolves out. Hope the same team turn up at ER. Spurs now in the relegation zone.

10 Apr 2026 21:52:59
Not wrong, Baz, now Spuds into the bottom 3.

10 Apr 2026 22:04:43
To be honest, Baz, id take 4 points off Wolves n Burnley right now.
Two wins obviously be great.

10 Apr 2026 22:22:03
4 points vs Wolves and Burnley not enough imo, Corkey! We need 6 points from them.

11 Apr 2026 08:50:13
What Baz said.
If we ain't beating Wolves & Burnley at home, then we really are relegation material. It's got to be 6 points from them games minimum, and please don't some 1 come back with the 1 point per game silliness. It won't.

10 Apr 2026 10:18:19
Here’s a question chaps. Most disliked player?
Mine is Mark Hughes.
Prob closely followed by Bruno Fernandez. But Bruno has talent. Hughes didn’t.

10 Apr 2026 10:43:35
John McGinn for me.

10 Apr 2026 11:24:15
John McGinn.

10 Apr 2026 12:04:21
Franny Lee

(And players who always scored against us, such as blooming Shearer and blooming Harvey Barnes) .

Managers: Clough.

10 Apr 2026 12:49:04
Any of those who became pundits and wanted us to have a points deduction after the totally overblown Spygate farce.

10 Apr 2026 13:27:22
Roy Keane. To actively try and end another player's career is unforgivable.

10 Apr 2026 14:44:29
Keane's a total pantomime villain, 9St soaking wet.
He wet himself when the hardman act didn't work at the Emirates last season, but acted all hard man to fellas in their 50-60's with his minder alongside him.

Don't like Keane as a person.

And, it's great he got it totally wrong with Keith Andrews also.

10 Apr 2026 16:00:46
Richie Pitt.

He Crippled Sniffer in the '73 Cup Final.

That was his only contribution to the beautiful game on that day. (And on any other subsequent day) .

10 Apr 2026 16:19:53
Tony Adams. An absolute tool.

10 Apr 2026 20:05:47
Not a player any longer, but I hate him with a passion - Pep Guardiola.

10 Apr 2026 20:10:55
Rio Ferdinand
Eric Cantona
Alan Smith..

10 Apr 2026 20:20:16
If you are going down that route, Class.. Gordon McQeeen even more so.

10 Apr 2026 20:40:30
Ginger hair and my criticism, Baz, have a heart.

10 Apr 2026 20:51:40
Baz n Class, even more so, Terry Yorath.
When he joined Tottenham, he said they were a far bigger and better club than Leeds United.

10 Apr 2026 21:50:26
Christos Michas, the bent Greek ref who robbed us of the 1973 Cup Winners Cup.
Ray Tinkler - nuf said.
Michel Kitabdjian - Another dodgy ref, Paris 1975.
Alan Hardaker, of the FA, who made us play our last 2 league games 3 days before and 2 days after the 1972 FA Cup Final.

We lost that last game on the Monday night after the Final, when needing only a draw to be confirmed champions.
I have a long memory of some of the crimes committed against us down the years.

10 Apr 2026 22:04:09
Indeed, JR. 💯

Revie's Super Leeds United robbed of several other trophies.

A Great Era that deserved to be even greater!

Champions of Europe. 🎵

11 Apr 2026 10:03:03
And I forgot, Baz. We lost that Monday night game at Wolves 2:1, partly because another incompetent ref (Bill Gow) missed a clear handball for a penalty. Mr Gow got home that night to be greeted by his wife saying "It looked a penalty on the telly."

11 Apr 2026 21:00:53
Cucurella at the moment.

10 Apr 2026 09:30:57
Late goals conceded this season:

Arsenal (away) – Gyokeres, 94 min
Fulham (away) – Gudmundsson OG, 94 min
Bournemouth (home) – Kroupi, 92 min
West Ham (home) – Fernandes, 91 min
Nottingham Forest – Anderson, 91 min
Manchester City (home) – Foden, 91 min
Crystal Palace (home) – Devenny, 91 min
Newcastle (away) – Guimaraes, 91 min
Newcastle (away) – Barnes, 101 min
Birmingham City (away) – Roberts, 90 min
West Ham (away) - Fernandes 93 min
West Ham (away) - (Disasi) 96 min

From EllandBack1 on X.

10 Apr 2026 09:51:23
Villa's equaliser away was late as well.

10 Apr 2026 10:11:24
Yeah, Alf. Poor in-game management by Farke, mainly to blame. That's a lot of points gifted away. Players have to take some blame, but a pattern repeating itself that much feels like it hasn't been addressed by management.

10 Apr 2026 12:04:55
Jeez that's some list.

10 Apr 2026 13:29:40
Indeed Feath, I think the above concentrate on 'injury time' goals, but we have conceded late goals in regulation time as well.

10 Apr 2026 21:24:43
It's not totally Farke's fault, as players should be made accountable. However, how many games this season have we been winning, only to sit back and defend deep for the last half hour or so? It's asking to concede, as constant pressure will normally result in a goal.
It'd literally scare the football out of the coach.

11 Apr 2026 07:04:53
My views on this in Discussion tab.

10 Apr 2026 07:39:14
{Ed's Note - Zeddicus has posted a new article entitled, From Rush to Slot: A Supporter’s Breaking Point

09 Apr 2026 18:53:54.
So it looks like Stach and Rodon could miss the next four games along with Okafor, James and Gudmundsson, who is still struggling.
I still think the team spirit is bang on and it’s a fantastic opportunity for others to shine and stake a claim.
Onwards and Upwards.

09 Apr 2026 19:54:06
Four of those five are big losses at this stage of the season!

09 Apr 2026 20:15:33
Advantage others if that terrible news is true. Why does it always s**** down on top of us.

Words of encouragement are always welcome, but reality will play a part for sure.

Guddy has been phenomenal for us this Seez, and Joe's absence is a huge loss at such a crucial time.

I am really worried now if this is true.

09 Apr 2026 20:22:16
Rodon and Stach sound the worst, with Farke hoping they will be back in May. If that is the case, there will still be 4 huge games to play. Fingers crossed they will be back before then.

09 Apr 2026 22:01:42
Relax.

Be positive and optimistic!

I believe all those players, with the possible exception of Stach, will be available sometime soonish this month.

In the meantime it's a great opportunity to play fresh Tanaka, Gnonto, Longstaff etc.

10 Apr 2026 00:11:06
Don't expect much from Devon. But, important games coming up that we coulda needed our A team. Okafor again, ffs.
Farke shoulda rested our A players v spam.

10 Apr 2026 07:38:48
Gg and Okafor are in light training, so hopefully they will return, maybe for the Wolves game.

10 Apr 2026 07:39:12
Without doubt Stach is a big loss, but could Tanaka be hitting good form at just the right time? Judging by his performance against West Ham, it could be. The goal he scored could give his confidence a big boost.

Bouanonotte is another player as a number 10 who we desperately need to start performing. I really hope he wasn't a big mistake by the recruitment staff.
Apparently his training sessions have been improving, but enough for him to start is another question.
As for Willy, he is always a player who can make a difference, and now is his time to really show it in the Premiership. He is almost certain to start, as without Okafor, James, and Gudmundsson on the flanks we are very short on options.



There is a reason all these players have not been starting games, whether that's inconsistency in training, or simply not making any impact when used as a sub, or, worse, being a detriment.
I hope at least some of these players seize their moment and not only wear the shirt and badge with great pride, which I'm sure they will, but also show the better versions of themselves in these upcoming games.

As I've already mentioned, as a footballer you want to be starting games all the time. This is their moment to try and catch the eye of Farke and his training staff, to cement a place in the first eleven.

Our future in the Premiership could depend on these players now, in light of so many injuries at the same time.

10 Apr 2026 09:53:39
Last season, Tanaka and Rothwell stepped up when we had midfield injuries and did brilliantly. Disappointing to see James injured again.

10 Apr 2026 10:14:19
We knew the players' history when we bought them. It was a theme this last year too. Not only James, but we have a liking for players with a history of injury. We bought lots, and, lo and behold, they are getting injured. Regularly.

10 Apr 2026 12:10:41
Throughout the season, I have perused the EPL injuries and suspensions information site for all 20 EPL clubs.

I think we have had a fairly reasonable number of injuries this season, certainly compared to some other teams such as Spuds.

Injuries this season most definitely should not be used as an excuse for failure to stay up!

10 Apr 2026 12:27:05
Totally agree with you, Baz. For a change, we have been let off quite lightly on the injury front this season, and now that we have quite a few key players injured, I'm fully expecting DF to have his reserves fully charged and ready to step in and complete the job of keeping us up in the Premiership.

10 Apr 2026 13:34:47
As I've shared before on here, buying players with poor injury records is part of the 49ers strategy, so it shouldn't surprise anyone, nor is it a surprise to the 9ers when a few of them pick up knocks. It's a calculated risk aimed at saving (and potentially making) money.



We saw a similar pattern with Solomon last year, and it really paid off. I would argue more often than not it has worked for us this season as well.

11 Apr 2026 07:08:27
Yep, Baz and OP. We've had one of our better recent seasons on the injury front!

09 Apr 2026
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