by Zip » 13 Apr 2019 21:12
by paultheroyal » 13 Apr 2019 21:21
Zip The bottom of the table after the New Years Day fixtures
19 Millwall. 26/28
20 Wigan. 26/26
21 Rotherham 26/25
22 Bolton. 26/22
23 Reading. 26/20
24 Ipswich. 26/15
We were in dire straits.
So in 16 games since then 24 points made up of 6W, 6D and 4L. That’s some turnaround.
by Hound » 13 Apr 2019 21:28
by Zip » 13 Apr 2019 21:30
Hound 1.5 ppg over the season is borderline play off form. Considering how poor we were nyd, that’s a great effort
by muirinho » 13 Apr 2019 21:32
ZipHound 1.5 ppg over the season is borderline play off form. Considering how poor we were nyd, that’s a great effort
Yes it is just short of play off form which is hugely impressive considering the mess we were in.
by Zip » 13 Apr 2019 21:35
muirinhoZipHound 1.5 ppg over the season is borderline play off form. Considering how poor we were nyd, that’s a great effort
Yes it is just short of play off form which is hugely impressive considering the mess we were in.
Loanees have made such a massive difference there - would be great if we could hang on to a few.
by Franchise FC » 13 Apr 2019 21:38
Mid Sussex Royal Basically with the goal diff, Rotherham likely need 2 wins and for us not to win any of our last 4 - so looking good seeing how similar our run ins are.
Hoping Derby can beat Brum on Friday so keeps them in touch with the bottom going into their game with Rotherham.
by muirinho » 13 Apr 2019 21:52
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Yes it is just short of play off form which is hugely impressive considering the mess we were in.
Loanees have made such a massive difference there - would be great if we could hang on to a few.
Lewis Baker is a realistic signing especially if we sell Swift for good money. Oliveira too. We will struggle to retain the others although Ejaria on a season long loan is a possibility.
All five have done well and seeing Baker’s face at full time was brilliant.
Also good to see Gunts and GMac at the end too.
by Zip » 13 Apr 2019 21:55
muirinhoZipmuirinho
Loanees have made such a massive difference there - would be great if we could hang on to a few.
Lewis Baker is a realistic signing especially if we sell Swift for good money. Oliveira too. We will struggle to retain the others although Ejaria on a season long loan is a possibility.
All five have done well and seeing Baker’s face at full time was brilliant.
Also good to see Gunts and GMac at the end too.
Most impressive thing for me about Gomes is the team spirit he's instilled. All the loan players, plus players on the fringes recently (e.g. McCleary a bit, but especially Gunter) clearly caring just as much about getting the draws and wins as the "core" players. So maybe even if we lose most of this lot of loanees, if we can get in a few similar, to bolster the squad, I trust Gomes to get the best out of whatever players he has next season.
Baker would be a great signing btw, I wasn't convinced his first couple of games, but he's been brilliant since then. AND if Swift and Kelly both go, we'll need a free and corner taker.
by Snowflake Royal » 13 Apr 2019 22:10
by Nameless » 13 Apr 2019 22:16
ZipmuirinhoZip
Lewis Baker is a realistic signing especially if we sell Swift for good money. Oliveira too. We will struggle to retain the others although Ejaria on a season long loan is a possibility.
All five have done well and seeing Baker’s face at full time was brilliant.
Also good to see Gunts and GMac at the end too.
Most impressive thing for me about Gomes is the team spirit he's instilled. All the loan players, plus players on the fringes recently (e.g. McCleary a bit, but especially Gunter) clearly caring just as much about getting the draws and wins as the "core" players. So maybe even if we lose most of this lot of loanees, if we can get in a few similar, to bolster the squad, I trust Gomes to get the best out of whatever players he has next season.
Baker would be a great signing btw, I wasn't convinced his first couple of games, but he's been brilliant since then. AND if Swift and Kelly both go, we'll need a free and corner taker.
Yep. I just hope there are some funds available for Gomes. He has worked wonders without spending a penny on transfer fees albeit we will be paying loan fees.
by Zip » 13 Apr 2019 22:21
NamelessZipmuirinho
Most impressive thing for me about Gomes is the team spirit he's instilled. All the loan players, plus players on the fringes recently (e.g. McCleary a bit, but especially Gunter) clearly caring just as much about getting the draws and wins as the "core" players. So maybe even if we lose most of this lot of loanees, if we can get in a few similar, to bolster the squad, I trust Gomes to get the best out of whatever players he has next season.
Baker would be a great signing btw, I wasn't convinced his first couple of games, but he's been brilliant since then. AND if Swift and Kelly both go, we'll need a free and corner taker.
Yep. I just hope there are some funds available for Gomes. He has worked wonders without spending a penny on transfer fees albeit we will be paying loan fees.
I believe Gomes said we are barely paying anything for the loan players, can’t recall exactly but I think we may be paying a fee for one of them but not the others. We’ve had some favours done by Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal. I guess we were very lucky that they wanted players tested or put in the shop window.
by 72 bus » 13 Apr 2019 22:48
Snowflake Royal Baker has, I think, really benefited from being given a clear position and role. He's blossomed playing in that screening role in front of the defence that Kelly was often asked to play. It seemed his earlier games had less of a clearly defined role and were further forward.
Whilst Kelly did ok screening for the most part, he struggled with the physical side and carrying the ball forward (because of his stature and hobbit legs). By contrast Baker has excelled. He has a similar range of passing, but can compete on a physical level playing field with the opposition defensively and has the stride to break away forward when the opportunity presents.
by NewCorkSeth » 14 Apr 2019 01:36
Snowflake Royal Baker has, I think, really benefited from being given a clear position and role. He's blossomed playing in that screening role in front of the defence that Kelly was often asked to play. It seemed his earlier games had less of a clearly defined role and were further forward.
Whilst Kelly did ok screening for the most part, he struggled with the physical side and carrying the ball forward (because of his stature and hobbit legs). By contrast Baker has excelled. He has a similar range of passing, but can compete on a physical level playing field with the opposition defensively and has the stride to break away forward when the opportunity presents.
by URZZZZ » 14 Apr 2019 03:16
NewCorkSethSnowflake Royal Baker has, I think, really benefited from being given a clear position and role. He's blossomed playing in that screening role in front of the defence that Kelly was often asked to play. It seemed his earlier games had less of a clearly defined role and were further forward.
Whilst Kelly did ok screening for the most part, he struggled with the physical side and carrying the ball forward (because of his stature and hobbit legs). By contrast Baker has excelled. He has a similar range of passing, but can compete on a physical level playing field with the opposition defensively and has the stride to break away forward when the opportunity presents.
Totally. Baker has looked a player Leeds should regret allowing to leave since coming here. I cant recall a loanee looking so dedicated.
by NewCorkSeth » 14 Apr 2019 06:13
URZZZZNewCorkSethSnowflake Royal Baker has, I think, really benefited from being given a clear position and role. He's blossomed playing in that screening role in front of the defence that Kelly was often asked to play. It seemed his earlier games had less of a clearly defined role and were further forward.
Whilst Kelly did ok screening for the most part, he struggled with the physical side and carrying the ball forward (because of his stature and hobbit legs). By contrast Baker has excelled. He has a similar range of passing, but can compete on a physical level playing field with the opposition defensively and has the stride to break away forward when the opportunity presents.
Totally. Baker has looked a player Leeds should regret allowing to leave since coming here. I cant recall a loanee looking so dedicated.
Chris Martin?
by windermereROYAL » 14 Apr 2019 08:32
by Mr Optimist » 14 Apr 2019 08:50
windermereROYAL Seems to be much rejoicing all over the place after yesterday but need to keep our feet firmly on the ground , still work to be done, if we lose at Bristol and results go against us we could be back in the mix.
by Silver Fox » 14 Apr 2019 11:12
by windermereROYAL » 14 Apr 2019 12:50
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