Leeds (H) | 12.30 KO | BT Sport | Pre-Match Thread

[KrefelderFox666]

1 hour ago, HoChiMinhFOX said:

Kasper Schmeichel is definitely one of the top 5 goal tenders in the division.

It was great for him to get a shutout last night.

[Dandy king]

3 hours ago, turlo said:

                        Schmeichel 

Albrighton - Amartey - Söyüncü - Thomas 

                            Ndidi

                 Maddison - KDH 

        Lookman -   Daka*   -   Barnes 

 

*Bring Vardy on in the second half and then start him in the next game. 

 

 

I reckon this is about right. Youri not at it , and not a bad option from the bench along with vardy. Unless Justin is close to being fit ? 

[David Hankey]

I'll leave the selection to the manager, that's what he's paid for.

 

As for the result I can see this being our biggest win of the season if not the decade.

[BirminghamFox]

Keep Vardy on the bench... Leeds will be terrified with him just warming up...

[urban fox]

Don't want to get carried away after one good win (and TBF a few good performances that didn't bring the results we wanted) but, if we put in in anything like recent performances we should rinse this lot good and proper. Whilst Leeds are one of those teams that can always create a chance or two, they leave themselves wide open far to often. If we defend like we did last night, then our forward line could have a field day.

it is oft quoted that there are no easy games in this league, but the way Leeds set up, providing we remain fairly solid at the back, then they are there for the taking. Can see them going down, just like sheff utd. in their second season as they are no longer a surprise package.

[urban fox]

16 minutes ago, BirminghamFox said:

Keep Vardy on the bench... Leeds will be terrified with him just warming up...

This could actually be a sound tactic. Every time he starts warming up, their defence  is going to start getting the jitters, and whilst they are collectively cr*pping themselves, Barnes, Daka or someone else could take advantage of any loss of concentration and nip in and pinch one.

Then when we are two up, he actually drops the hot water bottle, strips off the trackie for real, they go completely batsh*t with fear and the bags a couple more.

Edited 2 March 2022 by urban fox

[NewquayFox]

3 hours ago, turlo said:

                        Schmeichel 

Albrighton - Amartey - Söyüncü - Thomas 

                            Ndidi

                 Maddison - KDH 

        Lookman -   Daka*   -   Barnes 

 

*Bring Vardy on in the second half and then start him in the next game. 

 

 

My pick but with Vardy starting up top…

[sacreblueits442]

2 hours ago, rachhere said:

Nice to feel more positive ahead of a match :). Whilst he did well yesterday, I think we need to ease Vardy in a bit more gently. 

 

I would go...

 

Kasper

Albrighton Amartey Cags Thomas

Wilf KDH

Lookman Maddison Barnes

Nacho

 

Hopefully with Maddison playing a central more advanced role Nacho will be less isolated. Bring on Vardy around 60 mins. 

....you have to ask what is the difference between Maddison's position now than when he has previously played this position previously!!!

Nacho will still be exposed, the only way you can play him as a "lone striker" is to have him in a front three as a "false 9". Otherwise we are just repeating the same errors as before.

 

 

 

[rachhere]

2 hours ago, sacreblueits442 said:

....you have to ask what is the difference between Maddison's position now than when he has previously played this position previously!!!

Nacho will still be exposed, the only way you can play him as a "lone striker" is to have him in a front three as a "false 9". Otherwise we are just repeating the same errors as before.

 

 

 

He won't be played out as wide?

[HybridFox]

Shame we never got to see Bielsa at the KP. There's always something about seeing famous managers in the opposing dugout.

 

We've had quite an illustrious list over the last 10 years!

[Weller Wing]

Should be an absolute walk in the park.

 

Especially with our fantastic record in Saturday lunchtime fixtures.

 

What could possibly go wrong?

[MalletFox]

Will be an interesting game this, will Bielsa ball completely disappear and Leeds will come with a more orthodox setup? How will their players adapt to a different style (if indeed it is a different style). Either way, hoping that we smash em and move up the table of course!

[fuchsntf]

I am against dropping Tielemans all together,Like Maddison he can be struggling,But still turn a game..

Plus it would compromise over First 40-60 minutes Maddisons strengths and general game...Maddison would Drift too Deep without Tielemans..

 

Also I would Keep Vardy back , nursing him slowly back, But sub him on earlier, according to score.

.If we are dominant and in front then just a 10-15min run-out...Ditto with Rennes

[Brainy]

6 hours ago, les-tah said:

Let’s not rush Vardy back too soon and play him in every game possible.

 How contradicting

[biggs]

9 hours ago, StanSP said:

 I hope we've turned a corner and can get a decent performance on Saturday rewarded with a win. 

We turn more corners than me playing Rubiks Cube

[Jobyfox]

Who’s going to: “feel his hamstring” in this one?

 

Vardy is a good bet, but I’m going for Soyuncu as a 2/1 shot. 

[Aus Fox]

I think the team that finished the game against Burnley is our strongest available at the moment - however, I agree with those who are saying leave Vardy on the bench, he got 20 or so minutes on Tuesday, maybe give him 30 minutes or so against Leeds. Ease him back in and make sure he is ready for the run in and the Europa games.

 

Kapser

 

Albrighton

Big Daniel

Soyuncu

Thomas

 

Ndidi

KDH

Madders

 

Lookman

Daka

Barnes

 

With players of the quality of Vardy and Tielemans ready to come on and change the game if needed.  Ted Lasso will have them fired up and believing in themselves again, so I expect them to be better than they have been in the last 3 or 4 weeks, but I’m still hoping to see them crying into their hovis before the day is done.

 

Come on you Foxes

[Guest SO1]

No Freaking way does Tielemanns sit this one out. Leeds is taylor made for his game. Acres of space to exploit. We have to be ready because they will come out blazing. Never seen a Marsch team play on the back foot.

[foxpleasure]

21 minutes ago, Aus Fox said:

I think the team that finished the game against Burnley is our strongest available at the moment - however, I agree with those who are saying leave Vardy on the bench, he got 20 or so minutes on Tuesday, maybe give him 30 minutes or so against Leeds. Ease him back in and make sure he is ready for the run in and the Europa games.

 

Kapser

 

Albrighton

Big Daniel

Soyuncu

Thomas

 

Ndidi

KDH

Madders

 

Lookman

Daka

Barnes

 

With players of the quality of Vardy and Tielemans ready to come on and change the game if needed.  Ted Lasso will have them fired up and believing in themselves again, so I expect them to be better than they have been in the last 3 or 4 weeks, but I’m still hoping to see them crying into their hovis before the day is done.

 

Come on you Foxes

You do know that the Hovis advert is set in Dorset, with a West Country voice over, not Yorkshire.

[Guest SO1]

7 hours ago, les-tah said:

Let’s not rush Vardy back too soon and play him in every game possible. Let’s keep his body in good shape for the Europa league games which is our pathway to Europa next year.

Him and Daka the same way for the rest of the season please.

[Ric Flair]

1 hour ago, Weller Wing said:

Should be an absolute walk in the park.

 

Especially with our fantastic record in Saturday lunchtime fixtures.

 

What could possibly go wrong?

Haha when was the last early Saturday kick off we won? Was it Liverpool at home last season or was that a Sunday?

[Leicester_Loyal]

Don't start Vardy, use Daka/Iheanacho or both, bring Vardy on for the final 30 mins if needed. I want us to have a proper go against Rennes, starting Vardy here will probably ensure he gets injured 60 minutes in and is out for another few weeks.

[Raw Dykes]

23 minutes ago, foxpleasure said:

You do know that the Hovis advert is set in Dorset, with a West Country voice over, not Yorkshire.

Wow. You're right. Mind blown.

[murphy]

11 hours ago, weller54 said:

Needs dropping!!

Wouldn't bother me if he never plays for us again!

 

[Harpenden Fox]

2 hours ago, Aus Fox said:

I think the team that finished the game against Burnley is our strongest available at the moment - however, I agree with those who are saying leave Vardy on the bench, he got 20 or so minutes on Tuesday, maybe give him 30 minutes or so against Leeds. Ease him back in and make sure he is ready for the run in and the Europa games.

 

Kapser

 

Albrighton

Big Daniel

Soyuncu

Thomas

 

Ndidi

KDH

Madders

 

Lookman

Daka

Barnes

 

With players of the quality of Vardy and Tielemans ready to come on and change the game if needed.  Ted Lasso will have them fired up and believing in themselves again, so I expect them to be better than they have been in the last 3 or 4 weeks, but I’m still hoping to see them crying into their hovis before the day is done.

 

Come on you Foxes

Will Ted be bringing biscuits?