Leeds United

[ivoralljack]

Well here we are, it's crunch time. If we can win this one, unlikely I know, we would have a very real chance of finishing in the top 6. A draw wouldn't be the worst result but even that's a tough ask against a Leeds team bang in form. All I ask is that EVERY Swan on that pitch today gives 100% (no, you can't give more) and gives of their very best. If that happens and we still lose, of course I'd be disappointed but I could accept it. If you have tried your best and still lose then you have been beaten by a better team and that happens.

Even if we do lose it wouldn't necessarily be the end of our hopes because a lot can happen to all the teams involved in the final games. But I hope the lads respect the occasion today and give it all they've got. I suspect that we'll lose but would be more than happy with a draw. COYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Borini]

Swansea City: Freddie Woodman; Kyle Naughton, Ben Cabango, Marc Guehi; Connor Roberts, Jay Fulton, Matt Grimes (captain), Jake Bidwell; Conor Gallagher, Andre Ayew; Rhian Brewster.

Substitutes: Erwin Mulder, Mike van der Hoorn, George Byers, Nathan Dyer, Wayne Routledge, Aldo Kalulu, Bersant Celina, Yan Dhanda, Liam Cullen.

Leeds United: Illan Meslier, Luke Ayling, Ben White, Liam Cooper (captain); Stuart Dallas, Jack Harrison, Kalvin Phillips, Helder Costa, Mateusz Klich; Tyler Roberts, Patrick Bamford.

Substitutes: Kamil Miazek, Barry Douglas, Ian Poveda, Ezgjan Alioski, Pablo Hernandez, Gaetano Berardi, Pascal Struijk, Mateusz Bogusz, Jamie Shackleton.

Referee: Keith Stroud

 

[Yankee_Jack]

No surprise with that line-up. Andy Pandy flogs a winning horse until it drops.

 

[Yankee_Jack]

Pablo is on their bench.

 

[Jackflash]

Gonna stick my neck out and say I think we can do this. Better teams seem to bring out the best in us. Deffo a game where the best form of defence is attack. I had hoped VDH was fit for this one, invaluable in both boxes. Hope Freddie has been practicing taking crosses out clean. And our 10 outfield players do what they can do best. No point in them thinking Cooper can outsmart Bielsa tactically.
Shit or bust, nothing to lose everything to gain.

 

[The Blobster]

Shit or bust indeed !

COYJB

 

[ivoralljack]

Just don't PLAY for a draw. We aren't great at defending and Leeds are used to attacking teams who do. Let's try and press them and play the game as it unfolds. Leeds are far fitter than us, so I hope Cooper uses his subs well to bring on fresh legs.

 

[The Blobster]

Blooper and subs ? Your having a laugh !

 

[KVetch]

Bidwell playing midfield? That's interesting.

 

[The Blobster]

Playing wing back , same for Connor Roberts

 

[KVetch]

Playing wing back , same for Connor Roberts

Isn't that what CroJack was calling for. Looks like he got what he wanted.

 

[Yankee_Jack]

So far ... so good

 

[CroJack]

Woodman is hoofing the ball and losing possession. But so far so good.

 

[KVetch]

Not bad. Gallagher getting to the ball. Ayew is key, he can make the assist or the goal.

 

[CroJack]

Sloppy passes.

 

[The Blobster]

Over hit corner again, wtf do they do in training?

 

[CroJack]

What is Grimes doing? Such a poor free kick.

 

[KVetch]

A wastes set piece too. But we do look good. Gallagher still keeping possession after the foul.

 

[CroJack]

We play well.

 

[CroJack]

Again Woodman.