Adam2003 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, Cjay said: Our form since the turn of the year hasnt been good enough, pure and simple, Norwich and Sheffield United have been in great form during that time and we have to accept that and accept the playoffs. You also have been in great form over the last 10 games, have to respect that to, but i see no reason why we should fear you or anyone else. Dont know if that was me tbh, blaming "Bielsa burnout" for our form is a bit simplistic, traditionally going back years we fade 2nd half of the season, its frustrating but its common, and then you throw in injuries and a poor January window. Looking forward to tomorrow now, hoping to see some of our kids get a chance Won't read to much into tomorrows result win lose or draw. I was just trying to work out if you’d instead be going hell for leather trying to overturn goal difference to Sheffield United if we rest players... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cjay Posted April 28, 2019 Visiting Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Adam2003 said: I was just trying to work out if you’d instead be going hell for leather trying to overturn goal difference to Sheffield United if we rest players... We beat you 7-0 and Ipswich 8-0 Stoke beat Blades after Billy Sharp scores an own goal. If Carlsberg did results . . . . . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted April 28, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2019 (edited) Rise and shine VTers it's time to get ready to add another scalp to the necklace Being in Australia, I have been awake for 9 hours already and getting sick of the waiting!! Edited April 28, 2019 by Villan_of_oz 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan-scott Posted April 28, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2019 I can’t see Smith resting players. He’s said his focus is catching Baggies in 4th, so I expect us to go full strength and beat these lot who are faltering big time now. We have nothing to fear going into the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted April 28, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2019 Yeah I think now that Leeds can't really go up autos they'll either come out trying to score 10, in which case it'll be a brilliant open game, or they'll just go through the motions. Today, of all days though I see a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chips'ngravy Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Watched Brentford Leeds last week and I thought they looked shot to pieces. Bamford lacks the decisiveness of a top striker and the likes of Roofe, Roberts and Clarke all seem to be suffering a loss of form or confidence. I'd expect us to beat a deflated Leeds whatever team we put out, and having listened to Smith's pre-match interview I think there will be changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted April 28, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2019 Just keep winning. That's the best tactic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 33 minutes ago, AVTuco said: Just keep winning. That's the best tactic. As we won 10, surely we can win 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robtaylor200 Posted April 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2019 Is that right what I just read on FB John McGinn is competing in the London marathon before sprinting North to warm up before the match ? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 We should rest a load of key players to be honest, two reasons (1) give Bielsa less of a 'read' on us and (2) I fully expect Leeds to go out there with the intention of injuring our best players and this will be instructed by Bielsa, not worth the risk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted April 28, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2019 @Cjay - what are the Leeds forums saying about us? Do they think that the evil Dean Smith is going to tell Jedinak and Hutton to cripple your star players for the playoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brumstopdogs Posted April 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, Robtaylor200 said: Is that right what I just read on FB John McGinn is competing in the London marathon before sprinting North to warm up before the match ? Yes, just confirmed on OS 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reivax_Villa Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I am looking forward to this game and I am hoping that we can show Leeds what this team is really about. I don’t think that we will miss Tammy as much because the majority of his goals are from home games. Kodjia is a talented player and depending on which Kodjia shows up he could turn some of their defenders inside out and cause havoc. Kodjia has the ability to do something magical. Honestly I don’t want us resting players. They need to keep their momentum up and this could be a rehearsal for a play off final. So I would rather our players use this game as a mental advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romavillan Posted April 28, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2019 (edited) If Bielsa plays the kids then, as good as some of them seem to be, I reckon we'll give them a beating. At full strength on current form even at their place we should be close to favourites anyway. EDIT: Good job I'm not a bookie, betfair.it has leeds evens (1.95) and us at 2's pretty much (3.75)!!! Edited April 28, 2019 by romavillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtaylor200 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Strange feeling for this game. Would love to keep the run going, but not as excited as normal and wont be too disapointed if we dont win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted April 28, 2019 Visiting Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2019 Understand the thinking behind resting Villa’s best players but whenever Villa do that the second string have an awful habit of showing why they are exactly that. For me I’d be inclined to keep the momentum going into the playoffs with the amount of rest periods coming up. The players will be chomping at the bit to go out there and keep the run going. Smith could always sub Grealish & McGinn after 70 minutes. McGinn sooner if he picks up a booking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir_gary_cahill Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brumstopdogs Posted April 28, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2019 Just now, sir_gary_cahill said: Teams? Leeds United vs Aston Villa 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted April 28, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted April 28, 2019 I remember going to an end of season dead rubber game at Elland Road in 1980, with both sides strolling around, not trying at all. With the sole exception of Brian Little, who gave it his all. When he got subbed off, he got applauded by both sets of fans. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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