I have on going debate with some on here who suggest every game Leeds play its a cup final for every other team - that is tripe.



Leeds lost on Saturday because they didn't play well enough - even their own players suggested as much.



Fans cannot expect the team to play at the same level every game. This is a competitive league and all teams will lose games through the year. Last season was exceptional and Leeds were unlucky to come up against Leicester and Ipswich in the same season.



Farke is not an expansive coach but he does win far more games than he loses and fans can either accept that or not. Much is said of Piroe's inclusion yet Joseph has hardly covered himself in glory when included. At least Piroe does score some goals.



Scoring goals was highlighted at the start of the season as an issue - this team needs 10-15 scoring opportunities to convert a goal. This will continue until Farke changes the way the team develops its attacking strategy.



Much is made of 3 games in 6 days - given the strength and depth of the squad Farke has available Leeds should be better placed than any side in the Championship to cope with this.



Will they get automatic promotion - not unless they find a way to convert the chances on a more regular basis and find a way of changing the approach when away from home.

Trebor1: chapylad: Well I`ve been away for 3 weeks and so impressed with the results we have produced during that time. After being on the go for almost 30 hours and arriving home yesterday with a chuffing flu virus I was determined to watch the game. Couldn`t believe the Meslier howler and was starting to think it`s me jinxing the team. But a top class team performance got us home comfortably in the end. Firpo my MoM. Losing Ampadu is going to be a blow as Gruev doesn`t appear up to it. Agree Hamer should have got a second yellow for the foul on Rodon. Tanaka no way a yellow. Good substitutions again by Farke. Shame that Joseph just doesn`t seem to be the player I thought he would be. Rodon very good at the back again.   Hope you had a good one mate, holiday ?? Always trust an airplane to spread a load of bugs around!  12 games left, if Ampadu needs an Op, i cant see him playing again this season..  Yes mate spending some of my NHS pension after 42 years in the rat race and treating the other half to a big 60 birthday on a cruise around SE Asia. So annoyed I didn`t take my LU scarf and post whites on tour in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines etc. Think we caught the bug either on the ship and if we didn`t nearly everyone around us on the plane was coughing their guts out! Some excellent results but the next 2 or 3 could be pivotal as expectations are higher. My worry apart from Meslier of course is an injury at CH and we are up the creek. I also think Albion will be quite physical on Saturday and hope the ref gets on top of it early doors. Meslier will also have his work cut out at set pieces Saturday.

Trebor1: chapylad: Well I`ve been away for 3 weeks and so impressed with the results we have produced during that time. After being on the go for almost 30 hours and arriving home yesterday with a chuffing flu virus I was determined to watch the game. Couldn`t believe the Meslier howler and was starting to think it`s me jinxing the team. But a top class team performance got us home comfortably in the end. Firpo my MoM. Losing Ampadu is going to be a blow as Gruev doesn`t appear up to it. Agree Hamer should have got a second yellow for the foul on Rodon. Tanaka no way a yellow. Good substitutions again by Farke. Shame that Joseph just doesn`t seem to be the player I thought he would be. Rodon very good at the back again.   Hope you had a good one mate, holiday ?? Always trust an airplane to spread a load of bugs around!  12 games left, if Ampadu needs an Op, i cant see him playing again this season..  Yes mate spending some of my NHS pension after 42 years in the rat race and treating the other half to a big 60 birthday on a cruise around SE Asia. So annoyed I didn`t take my LU scarf and post whites on tour in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines etc. Think we caught the bug either on the ship and if we didn`t nearly everyone around us on the plane was coughing their guts out! Some excellent results but the next 2 or 3 could be pivotal as expectations are higher. My worry apart from Meslier of course is an injury at CH and we are up the creek. I also think Albion will be quite physical on Saturday and hope the ref gets on top of it early doors. Meslier will also have his work cut out at set pieces Saturday.

chapylad: Trebor1: chapylad: Well I`ve been away for 3 weeks and so impressed with the results we have produced during that time. After being on the go for almost 30 hours and arriving home yesterday with a chuffing flu virus I was determined to watch the game. Couldn`t believe the Meslier howler and was starting to think it`s me jinxing the team. But a top class team performance got us home comfortably in the end. Firpo my MoM. Losing Ampadu is going to be a blow as Gruev doesn`t appear up to it. Agree Hamer should have got a second yellow for the foul on Rodon. Tanaka no way a yellow. Good substitutions again by Farke. Shame that Joseph just doesn`t seem to be the player I thought he would be. Rodon very good at the back again.   Hope you had a good one mate, holiday ?? Always trust an airplane to spread a load of bugs around!  12 games left, if Ampadu needs an Op, i cant see him playing again this season..  Yes mate spending some of my NHS pension after 42 years in the rat race and treating the other half to a big 60 birthday on a cruise around SE Asia. So annoyed I didn`t take my LU scarf and post whites on tour in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines etc. Think we caught the bug either on the ship and if we didn`t nearly everyone around us on the plane was coughing their guts out! Some excellent results but the next 2 or 3 could be pivotal as expectations are higher. My worry apart from Meslier of course is an injury at CH and we are up the creek. I also think Albion will be quite physical on Saturday and hope the ref gets on top of it early doors. Meslier will also have his work cut out at set pieces Saturday. Nice ! enjoy spending it :) :)

chapylad: Trebor1: chapylad: Well I`ve been away for 3 weeks and so impressed with the results we have produced during that time. After being on the go for almost 30 hours and arriving home yesterday with a chuffing flu virus I was determined to watch the game. Couldn`t believe the Meslier howler and was starting to think it`s me jinxing the team. But a top class team performance got us home comfortably in the end. Firpo my MoM. Losing Ampadu is going to be a blow as Gruev doesn`t appear up to it. Agree Hamer should have got a second yellow for the foul on Rodon. Tanaka no way a yellow. Good substitutions again by Farke. Shame that Joseph just doesn`t seem to be the player I thought he would be. Rodon very good at the back again.   Hope you had a good one mate, holiday ?? Always trust an airplane to spread a load of bugs around!  12 games left, if Ampadu needs an Op, i cant see him playing again this season..  Yes mate spending some of my NHS pension after 42 years in the rat race and treating the other half to a big 60 birthday on a cruise around SE Asia. So annoyed I didn`t take my LU scarf and post whites on tour in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines etc. Think we caught the bug either on the ship and if we didn`t nearly everyone around us on the plane was coughing their guts out! Some excellent results but the next 2 or 3 could be pivotal as expectations are higher. My worry apart from Meslier of course is an injury at CH and we are up the creek. I also think Albion will be quite physical on Saturday and hope the ref gets on top of it early doors. Meslier will also have his work cut out at set pieces Saturday. Nice ! enjoy spending it :) :)