Leeds Predictions.

JHB said:
If it takes 6 more games for us to be competitive in fixtures against a good but still mid table (over the course of a season) side then we really are stuffed. We don’t have 6 games to do that otherwise we will be adrift at the foot of the table.
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I don't think the poster was suggesting we wouldn't get any points in the next 6 games. I know you, along with a number of others, have already consigned Sage to the scrapheap, but I think we'll be fine with him in charge. I expect us, as I've said elsewhere, to be clear of the drop zone and in midtable by Christmas.

Of course, my confidence might be misplaced but I'm reluctant to give up on Sage st this stage as it's far too early IMO.
 
Mr Palaceman said:
After this afternoons games, I feel strangely optimistic. Not that I'm ever anything else. I know its not realistic but I'm going for a Palace win up there, for the first time in X amount of years

Before anyone starts. Its just a feeling or maybe a vain hope.

1-2 Palace
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Actually, we thrashed them 1-5 at Elland Road the time before last (Apr 23). They were then relegated and we've only played them there once since - last season's drubbing.
 
doombear said:
I don't think the poster was suggesting we wouldn't get any points in the next 6 games. I know you, along with a number of others, have already consigned Sage to the scrapheap, but I think we'll be fine with him in charge. I expect us, as I've said elsewhere, to be clear of the drop zone and in midtable by Christmas.

Of course, my confidence might be misplaced but I'm reluctant to give up on Sage st this stage as it's far too early IMO.
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we wont and we wont
 
Somewhat sad to see that after 13 years in the Prem, we are now underdogs against a team that is relatively new and not in Europe .... and this is our second season playing European football! Having watched Brighton demolish Arsenal because of great recruitment both in terms of players and coaching staff, we are still looking like a club that is struggling to stay up every year. I guess it is all about the the level of support from the owners and in no way am I being critical of Steve Parish, he has been amazing, but the reality is, we don't just have to compete on the pitch, we also have to compete in the boardroom .... and our current board does not seem to have the appetite to compete with both established clubs and the newcomers like Hull and Ipswich. If we go down this year, it will be a reflection of our financial capacity, which is probably not competitive in the Prem and looking more and more like a Championship club. I hope we punch above our fiscal weight again this year, but eventually it catches up with you.
 
A tough game where Leeds' strengths seem to laser in on our current frailities (early crosses into the box, aerial threat). We also need to reshuffle the back three from the last league match thanks to Disasi's suspension.

But we had a great result in the week and also have people like Canvot (whom I rate) to come in.

I have a feeling we'll beat the odds to win it 1-2. Goals from wide or the midfield as Strand Larsen occupies the centre halves.
 
doombear said:
I don't think the poster was suggesting we wouldn't get any points in the next 6 games. I know you, along with a number of others, have already consigned Sage to the scrapheap, but I think we'll be fine with him in charge. I expect us, as I've said elsewhere, to be clear of the drop zone and in midtable by Christmas.

Of course, my confidence might be misplaced but I'm reluctant to give up on Sage st this stage as it's far too early IMO.
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The poster said it would take 6 more games to be competitive. Not win, be competitive.

I haven’t consigned Sage to the scrap heap but his tactics and the way the team is playing just won’t work in the Preimer League. We can’t be so open in defence and conceding three goals a game. His approach to squad management is also questionable at best. We’ve had a pretty soft start for Preimer League fixtures and looked shambolic.

So either he has to change his approach or he and us will be in trouble.

I hope he can and I hope you are right because that would mean we have won games. I have my doubts though
 
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JHB said:
The poster said it would take 6 more games to be competitive. Not win, be competitive.

I haven’t consigned Sage to the scrap heap but his tactics and the way the team is playing just won’t work in the Preimer League. We can’t be so open in defence and conceding three goals a game. His approach to squad management is also questionable at best. We’ve had a oretty soft start for Preimer League fixtures and looked shambolic.

So either he ha to change his approach or he and us will be in trouble.

I hope he can and I hope you are right because that would mean we have won games. I have my doubts though
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The game today against Leeds today is very much a litmus test, it will define our season one way or other. After all, how long can one go on saying "it needs time, it'll come good in the end"? Conceding two (and more goals) every game means relegation, and if results don't improve by sometime in October then Sage will be a goner, so he has time but not much of it, as we can't afford to be adrift.
Leeds is a tough game a few days after Europe; we will see if Sage has learned anything from our previous league games, the Premiership is a different ball game.
 
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I am concerned with our ability to deal with the aerial strength of Leeds today.

Richards is decent in the air usually, even allowing for his struggles this season, but otherwise we look a bit lightweight.
Assuming Tomiyasu comes in for Disasi, he is competitive in the air without excelling.
I haven’t seen Ahanor tested in the air yet, but it would be unusual for a teenager to dominate in the air at Premier League level.
Canvot has poor timing in the air and his headers rarely seem to go where intended.

Sage may argue the key is to stop the crosses, but that’s virtually impossible when spaces are left behind the wing backs for opponents to exploit.
Calvert Lewin is outstanding in the air with great spring and the ability to hang in the air before heading the ball with accuracy and power.
Expect a barrage of crosses, long throws and set pieces today.
 
PatrickA said:
I am concerned with our ability to deal with the aerial strength of Leeds today.

Richards is decent in the air usually, even allowing for his struggles this season, but otherwise we look a bit lightweight.
Assuming Tomiyasu comes in for Disasi, he is competitive in the air without excelling.
I haven’t seen Ahanor tested in the air yet, but it would be unusual for a teenager to dominate in the air at Premier League level.
Canvot has poor timing in the air and his headers rarely seem to go where intended.

Sage may argue the key is to stop the crosses, but that’s virtually impossible when spaces are left behind the wing backs for opponents to exploit.
Calvert Lewin is outstanding in the air with great spring and the ability to hang in the air before heading the ball with accuracy and power.
Expect a barrage of crosses, long throws and set pieces today.
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I share your concerns.
I am also concerned about Leeds' intensity, work rate and their 'Press'.
 
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