General Chat • The LUFC Breakfast Debate (Wed 18th July)
Leeds first pre season friendly ended with a 2-1 victory to the Whites courtesy of first time finishes from Roofe and Ayling, but did Leeds make heavy weather of it in the second half?
Here are the talking points:-
Peacock Farrell. Did not have much to do. Totally at fault as he palmed the ball in his own net in the last minute of the first half. It looks like he has been working on his distribution.
Forest Green changed their tactics to keep Ayling quiet in the second half and it worked. undoubtedly, Ayling was one if not our best player in the first half, but with his qualities should he have been able to overcome FG's tactical change and deliver the same kind of performance in the second half as he did in the first?
Dallas. Safe enough performance. He'll always put in a shift, and you know exactly what you'll get from him, but will he ever set the game alight?
Cooper. Similar to Dallas, safe enough performance, but feel there's always an error waiting to happen. Can he step up to the next level under Biela?
Berardi. Performed well in an unfamiliar role. Ran with the ball without fear.
Forshaw. Did alright, but would have expected a player of his qualities to stand out and boss the midfield a bit more.
Phillips. The only reason I knew he was playing was I saw his rediculous hair cut on the screen. Am I being harsh?
Hernandez. Safe performance, was expecting a bit more tbh, especially from his free kick. He's good, but is he good enough?
Saiz. Delivered a delicious chip to set Roofe up in the second half, but for someone so creative, should he have done more?
Alioski. He kept hold of the bal well, and had good link up play with the forwards imo.
Kemar Roofe. He scored a goal early on, but he missed three during the game! The opposition were a team that escaped relegation from the Football League last season by a single point. I know this was our first pre season game of the season, but should he have done better? If West Brom do come along with 7m, should we take it?
Whilst we wait on news of another signing, let's talk about LUTV!
Was I the only one that cringed every time Eddie and Co-commentator opened their mouths?
Who was the Co-commentator, he must have been from Forest Green, as he knew absolutely sod all about us, or our players. It was embarrassing!
Agree?