The ref gave Birmingham the benefit of almost every doubt yesterday - there was pushing and shoving on both sides to be fair. First half saw Dhanda being dragged by the neck of his shirt at one point so he maybe thought what’s good for the goose is good for the Dhanda
You ought to be thoroughly ashamed of yourself for that and should be PUNished.
Didn't we look good? I know they were clips showing the best of our performance but, hell, there was some mighty fine football being played there. It was fast paced, accurate and played with a tempo and rhythm that Brum couldn't get near. There were great performances from a number of players but I was really liking the contribution Ayew was making. What a quality player and, I repeat again what I and everyone else on this forum has been saying, that we really do have an excellent chance of at least a top 4 place if he and Borja stay with us: and I hope that Trevor Birch is hammering home this point to the owners. Look past the short term gain in moving them on and set your sights on the very realistic chance to hit the jackpot by returning to the Premier League.
Not that I'm complaining mind because we scored but it emphasises the appalling standard of refereeing at this level.
Perhaps Leeds had better start figuring out how to stop us rather than the other way round. Mind you, on our part I'm hoping that Cooper has recognised the threat that Pablo poses and is working on a plan to stop him. Undoubtedly he's the guy that makes them tick. Stop him and Leeds will struggle to create.
Yes, and we are one of the four teams that hasn't conceded from a set piece yet. Also, only one out of four goals we have conceded this season was a 'clean' shot. We have conceded two goals from deflected shots (I'm sure Woodman would've saved both) and one goal from a questionable penalty.
Yes, agreed Ian, hopefully the money orientated yanks will see the long term possibilities of wealth this season. This squad has promise,to weaken it in any shape or form would be a disaster,it would appear they think our academy is a bottomless pit, capable of constantly churning out saleable talent to satisfy their greed. We are where we are,not because of them, but in spite of them. Not once in their term of ownership have they made a financial gesture to enhance the clubs future. Hopefully a successful season would interest a buyer, but I'm sure, as I think we all are, if we were promoted then the leaches would remain to drain the rewards.
I have watched quite a lot of Ayew's games with Fenerbahce in local bars out here and along with lots of Fenerbahce supporters,he was held in very high esteem.His work rate in his last game was equal to his first, 100%. Agreed he seemed very accident prone in his previous time with us,but I find it hard to recall if he ever missed a game due to injury, (maybe the occasional one). out here.
If we keep Pablo on a tight leash then we have a good chance. But lose him and we lose the game.
Pablo must be kept on a tight leash and fouled whenever it's possible. (sorry Pablo, but you are Leeds player now). It's going to be Grimes and our left-back's duty to do that. Also, when he has the ball we have to anticipate his defence-splitting passes. Easier said than done, but possible.