Leeds banter 6

26 Apr 2026 10:51:38
On a slight side note, Newcastle, Palace, Burnley and Wolves are (points wise) the only teams with nothing really to play for with only 4 games to go however I believe Scott Parker is playing for his future as is Eddie Howe. Wolves will be wanting to take some momentum into the Championship and Glasner will want to leave on a high, meaning with 4 games remaining there currently isn't any dead rubber games which is going to be difficult for any teams to get easy points.

26 Apr 2026 11:26:10
To think, Leeds United would and should have been above both Sunderland and Newcastle if we had rightfully beaten/drawn with them in our 2026 fixtures.

Then it would have been Leeds United lads on the beach in the league.

And fully focussed on winning the FA Cup.

26 Apr 2026 11:55:11
And, if all the other clubs had got the results they thought they deserved, and didn't get the results they didn't deserve, the league table would tell a completely different story. It's not only us who have deserved more from some games, and less from others. 🤦‍♂️

26 Apr 2026 12:11:20
Point remains.. we should have been on beach. ⛱️

26 Apr 2026 12:51:58
Got to agree with Baz. I just hope we do not come to regret the draws where we just could not hold on.

26 Apr 2026 15:02:36
Even Palace still have a theoretical chance of getting to the European places, lad, but realistically they and most other teams from 10th down have little chance of doing that. There was a rumour going round yesterday that Sunderland are considering sacking Le Bris if they fail to qualify for Europe - unbelievable!

26 Apr 2026 17:11:41
I was referring solely to the 2 games Baz mentioned.

26 Apr 2026 10:22:40
Happy Sunday siblings. So the White Knights once again ride into town, as others have said let's hope for a performance that makes us proud, regardless the result, though I am confident and ain't cashed me bet out. 😆😅 Enjoy and be safe wherever you worship today. UTWDTP to writing more history. Up and at 'em boys from the off.

26 Apr 2026 11:09:14
Just got Radio Leeds on there, saying Wembley Way is awash with Leeds colours. Hardly any Chelsea!
Up The Whites Down The Pints. 🤍💙💛

26 Apr 2026 11:35:37
Leeds United fans taking over Wembley.. Love it.

26 Apr 2026 10:05:10
It's all about today chaps, gutted I couldn't get my hands on ticket but this is life. I hope Bogle is fit as Rodon looked way off the pace the other night. I have a sneaky suspicion Stach is going to be involved, maybe wishful thinking but really think we could do with him even just for his free kicks alone.

Just really hope we should up and give a good account of ourselves. I haven't looked for to a match like this in a long time 🙏.

26 Apr 2026 10:26:15
Think, based on Tanaka's form, I'd prefer to leave him in over a potentially below-par Stach. Rodon was poor when coming on, and that's what I'd fear from Stach.

Unless Rodon has been exceptional in training, I think I'd leave him out too. Some believe Struijk had his best game recently, and Jaka is currently in good form. We offer more attacking threat when Bogle plays RWB over Justin, but for me Justin plays over Bogle, meaning I'd stick with the same back 5 and leave Rodon out (who usually is our best defender) .



Perri in goal.

DCL up top, with Okafor and BA off him.

Not today, but I'd ideally like to see Tanaka replace BA in that engine room, as I don't think Stach is fit enough for it. It leaves room for Amps and Stach to play behind.

26 Apr 2026 11:10:45
Bogle was shocking other day, lads. 🤍💛💙

26 Apr 2026 11:14:58
Tanaka has been excellent the last few games, but his dead-ball deliveries have been poor. I just think if Stach is anyway fit, it is worth a gamble for dead-ball deliveries alone. Rodon, if fully fit, would be my first on the team sheet, but he looked slow and rusty the last game.



Struijk has been immense lately. I know a few on here can't stand him, but he has been more than dependable of late.

Whoever Farke picks will hopefully just give it their all, that's all we can really ask for.

26 Apr 2026 11:36:43
Definitely start the same outfield players .. Rodon and Stach on the bench.

26 Apr 2026 06:23:59
Big day today. Hope everyone going enjoys it regardless the result but of course I am hoping we get a result and go marching on. Mostly just hope our performance does us justice.

26 Apr 2026 09:43:21
Well said Alf, I'm feeling so confident, and to all those who know my prediction track record, I can only apologise, but to everyone, have a brilliant day. Who knows when this occasion will come around again, so enjoy every moment.

26 Apr 2026 10:49:22
Lol, Class! Agreed, both. For those there, hope you have a great day irrespective of outcome, and for the rest of us plebs, let's just make the best of it too! MOT!

26 Apr 2026 11:39:42
Yep, defo come what may, enjoyyy the experience... It's been far, far too long since Leeds United experienced genuine FA Cup excitement.

Confident of a Leeds United win.

26 Apr 2026 02:30:58
It seems optimism doesn't suit me. Predicting Wolves and Everton wins. Not happy. Getting nervous again. Spam seem to have the harder games though.

25 Apr 2026 23:04:02
To all the lads that have been good posters on here like Bright, Class, Vid, JR, LAD, ANI and several others, I've enjoyed the football banter, it's been great to share and discuss on here.

It's time for me to end my posts on here, it's not for me anymore.
Enjoy the game tomorrow, you're going to love it.
Leeds Leeds Leeds ✊🏻⚽️.

26 Apr 2026 01:47:25
If that's how you feel, then that's what you must do. My view is that forums like this one work better if there are alternate viewpoints to consider. Sometimes I might agree with one, sometimes another, sometimes with nobody, but that's just how it is, and I'm quite unconcerned if nobody shares my opinion.

Enjoy tomorrow's game and the next 4 (5?) this season. Keep logging in and reading what we all have to say, and I'll wager you'll be tempted to join in again.

26 Apr 2026 06:20:50
Take care OP.

26 Apr 2026 07:50:40
A sad departure. All the best, buddy! 👍🏼

26 Apr 2026 07:52:50
Sorry to see you go, OP. Always enjoyed your balanced and fair posts. Shame some enjoy jumping on anything you said. Take care, mate.

26 Apr 2026 08:53:36
Sorry to see you go OP
I've always enjoyed your reasoned, mainly optimistic posts. I also understand why you would want to give it a rest. There is a difference between banter and petty insults.
Enjoy today and the rest of the season.

26 Apr 2026 09:04:29
A shame. Adios amigo, MOT.

26 Apr 2026 09:31:03
Genuinely sorry to read that, OP. Definitely a stalwart of the forum. We have certainly had differing opinions in the past (Mess and Farkey) , but you were always fair and balanced in my opinion. You were certainly correct on Farke when I had remained negative and reticent.

As JR posted above, why not take some time out and reconsider when you feel the time is right? I certainly enjoy the banter, the challenges, and, in my own experience, it was Chris that opened my eyes on Orta, and it was you who gave me much needed perspective on Farke.



Site needs people like you, OP, so please reconsider, and if this is goodbye then thanks again for your contributions.

{Ed025's Note - thats a shame really if he does stop posting CO92, he has been one of the best posters on this page for a long time and is always respectful and puts his points across well, hopefully he will just take a bit of time out (which is not a bad thing) and comes back as strong as ever mate..

26 Apr 2026 09:48:34
Shame, OP, but I can understand why. MOT.

26 Apr 2026 10:05:11
I'll miss your positivity. Site will become a little too negative if you aren't around to try to balance it back out.

26 Apr 2026 09:45:47
Really hope so Ed, think we've all considered breaks previously but it's a better site with OP.

{Ed025's Note - absolutely CO92, he was the voice of reason when loads of the supporters wanted to bin DF early on in the season mate, listen we all get fed up at times and having a break is a good idea...i just hope he comes back..

26 Apr 2026 10:20:31
OP listen to Ed25 mate as what he says is true.
You will be sorely missed.

25 Apr 2026 22:34:46
Cliche alert…. Each game as it comes, one game at a time.

Feeling genuinely confident for tomorrow, Pedro is a good player but struggling to be fit, saw amazing stat that Chelsea have been outrun (outworked) by nearly every opponent, well they’ve drawn the wrong team to play in terms of work and togetherness.

Mot to Wembley.

25 Apr 2026 22:58:32
Good post, Class.

Leeds United will beat Chelsea at Wembley tomorrow.. Tanaka and Ba will have very influential performances.

Let's do it!

26 Apr 2026 02:24:26
The only fly in the ointment is the potential fixture congestion if we win tomorrow. The FA Cup final is set for May 16th, and, as we're scheduled to play Brighton on the 17th, that'd have to be rearranged. But the season end is fixed for May 24th, so it would need to be pushed in somewhere.

26 Apr 2026 08:07:21
Very valid, and possibly concerning points, JR.

26 Apr 2026 10:07:26
I'd like to think we are safe, so hopefully fixture congestion won't affect us too much.

If it does, and we ain't safe, I'd still like us to win the cup, even if possibly being relegated.

Don't believe for one minute we will be relegated, though, and I understand the league takes priority, but there is no reason we can't have both.

26 Apr 2026 11:15:38
Into the FA Cup final versus 3 points against Burnley and PL safety, can we have both? I want to believe we can, but put me on the spot and ask me to choose, and I'd probably opt for the latter. I'm not going to predict the result today, cos I always get it wrong. UTWDTP.

25 Apr 2026 19:53:56
Thought Southampton were incredibly resilient, their fans should be very proud of them.
I'm almost certain they will be promoted this season whether that's automatic or by play offs.
Their coach has been nothing short of sensational in what he has achieved since he arrived at their club.
Impressive.

26 Apr 2026 01:53:23
If they're not promoted, that lad Scienza looks quite tasty, and should be on our shopping list. Good to see Azaz score too. I thought he looked promising last season at Boro.

25 Apr 2026 19:38:39
I do not like our "competitors" getting wins, whether deserved or not.
It is, however, a timely wake up call to all of those who think we are clear. As a glass half empty man, I will only be happy when we are, mathematically, safe. To keep it in our own hands we need 46 points, but we are Leeds, so if we do it, it will be the hard way.


I am still full of confidence in the lads but (glass half empty) I do not want to be the team that wins the FA Cup and gets relegated same season!
MOT.

25 Apr 2026 20:16:17
Well said Leodis.

26 Apr 2026 07:53:20
While less frequent than they used to be, Leodis, your posts are always pretty much spot on, fella!