Bamford helps Leeds to victory over Southampton
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Patrick Bamford scores his 13th goal of the season as Leeds end a run of back-to-back defeats with victory over a Southampton side without a win in eight.
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23/02/2021 19:54:57
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Leeds United are electric! Probably the best transfer of the season is Raphinia, bargain at £17m, I would not be disappointed in the slightest if I heard Leicester were interested in him, brilliant work rate, pace and technically very very good. Bizarre team selection by Ralph for Southampton but they have the right manager in charge.
Ignore King_Power he's just trolling with this comment, looking for a reaction.
Fail to see why this has caused such offence and to be fair, Leicester have won the top prize more recently than us, and they are leading the charge against the so-called big six this season. Credit where credit's due.
SUPERB from leeds, fully deserved.
amazing tribute from the team to Calvins gran Val.
it's been a good night.
amazing tribute from the team to Calvins gran Val.
it's been a good night.
Leeds were relegated the year I was born. So glad to see them back. The big question now is: can Leeds qualify for Europe? They are 10th on the table and stand a chance even for champions league. Can they do it?
Leeds were relegated the year I was born. So glad to see them back. The big question now is: can Leeds qualify for Europe? They are 10th on the table and stand a chance even for champions league. Can they do it? Will they do it?
Leeds were relegated the year I was born. So glad to see them back. The big question now is: can Leeds qualify for Europe? They are 10th on the table and stand a chance even for champions league. Can they do it?
Its weird how people look at things differently isnt it? I thought we were much better against wolves and lost. I felt we were awful in the first half today and though we scored 3 goals in the second, we never really controlled the game as we should have. Roberts is not really a midfield player and I felt they were coming through our midfield far too easily. But we won so im happy!
Well played Leeds. Now in the top half of the table
Not my team but like many, I have a soft touch for them.
3 nil up and still bombing forward lol
Total Goals for - 43
Total Goals against – 43
Last 6 games – 3 losses, 3 wins, no draws
What a team. Bielsa was never going to take this team back down!
Not my team but like many, I have a soft touch for them.
3 nil up and still bombing forward lol
Total Goals for - 43
Total Goals against – 43
Last 6 games – 3 losses, 3 wins, no draws
What a team. Bielsa was never going to take this team back down!
Top 10 baby woooop.
Just wow. Top of the league Nov. Relegation fight February. Life of a Saints fan ??
I thought Southampton looked an half decent team and whilst I am chuffed my team won, you look good enough to stay up at a canter. That is, as long as Tella can stop cheating, disgraceful.
We are used to the latter. Stop the count in nov will nov will never be forgotten! Love my team but embarrassed by the dive. We are honest, grafters who work for each other. Don’t do it again please.
Dive like that and not even a yellow?
No wonder players chance it.
Bad eggs, the lot of 'em.
No wonder players chance it.
Bad eggs, the lot of 'em.
If Danny Ings can get England caps, surely Patrick Bamford can.
Excellent from Leeds. Both keeper and Raphinha were brilliant. Ref had a good game as the dive was awful and for the no goal. Looking forward to the bigger teams coming to slippery Elland road. ALAW.
Leeds dreadful first half, scoreline a little harsh on Southampton. 35 points and hopefully safety. Southampton will be fine in the end too
Wouldn’t be to sure, 1 point from 24 ??
A cracker for the neutral.
On another night that could've been 5 or 6.
Get Bamford measured up for an England shirt.
On another night that could've been 5 or 6.
Get Bamford measured up for an England shirt.
A good lad could be another gudjonnsen.
They have got to start booking players for diving. It is endemic in the Prem and too many penalties are being given for it. Fortunately, Mariner realised he'd been conned but did nothing about the player's simulation
They did actually start booking players for diving, but the refs are too soft now. Spaniard Ramos would never see a game out if that happened.
Graeme Souness has got it sussed .he dangled his foot . He is sick of the diving and the conning of refs . He says you can call it simulation or cheating. Perhaps we should call them out several teams seem to have a specialist .
likes of salah would be on a permanent ban
I thought that VAR would help tackle simulation but far from it. Even worse than trying to win penalties by diving players routinely go down with so called head injuries just to waste time.
"Mariner realised he'd been conned"
No, he realised it wasn't really a foul but wasn't really a dive. It's not always black and white.
No, he realised it wasn't really a foul but wasn't really a dive. It's not always black and white.
Impressive Leeds
I'm really getting worried now for Southampton. They look absolutely shot to bits and are leaking goals everywhere.
Why didn't Ralph start with his strongest team.
Credit to Leeds though ... once again, a very good team performance.
Why didn't Ralph start with his strongest team.
Credit to Leeds though ... once again, a very good team performance.
Yes you are having more than a rough spell...but all that talk of you being relegated is, in my opinion, a bit premature.....From a lifelong Leeds fan.
They will be alright. They have points on board + Newcastle are in free fall and Fulham are way back in 3rd bottom! So Southampton will be alright
Leeds once again confound the critics and they are a breath of fresh air to watch. That Bamford is some goal scorer.
Leeds United are electric! Probably the best transfer of the season is Raphinia, bargain at £17m, I would not be disappointed in the slightest if I heard Leicester were interested in him, brilliant work rate, pace and technically very very good. Bizarre team selection by Ralph for Southampton but they have the right manager in charge.
Leeds fully deserved this win – they always put in a shift …win or lose! Saints will complain about the penalty which was a clear dive. As for the disallowed goal if you don’t know that you can’t take a free kick until the ref blows then you need to read the rules.
Is there now a rule that prevents a quick free kick? If there is then that's another backward step from the authorities. I wondered about that recently as it certainly is the case that refs waste more time than anyone on free kicks.
What about quick free kicks that are taken all over the pitch then Paul? Leeds deserved the win no doubt about it but Saints were pretty unlucky with that decision in particular.
Sorry Paul, but it's you that needs to read the rules! It's often permissible for players to take a free kick without waiting for the whistle.
It happens frequently within many games.
Check before you lecture!
It happens frequently within many games.
Check before you lecture!
Indeed - you could hear the whistle to take the kick after he had passed it.
Have not seen a saints fan that disagrees with the decision. Absolutely not a Pen
I think its ok to take a quick free kick in certain areas of the pitch where it doesn't create a distinct disadvantage to your opponent which it clearly did last night hence why the goal was disallowed in my opinion.
And as soon as the lockdown ends I'm due for another steamy romp with Beyoncé and Nicole Scherzinger!
As a neutral what a cracking game of football, felt for Southampton. The EPL needs these two teams, entertaining from start to finish. Hope Southampton stick with Ralph. All the best to two proper clubs.
Thanks Mike , we could of lost 6 - 0 OMG we were poor
Thanks Mutts. Wish Leeds all the best going forwards. Come on Saints wake up!
OMG, fantastic 2nd half team performance, 43 goals scored in 25 games, incredibly entertaining, MOT ALAW. RIP Granny Val, team United!!
Bam ford looking for Girouds squad place.
Leeds dreadful first half, scoreline a little harsh on Southampton. 35 points and hopefully safety. Southampton will be fine in the end too
Oh dear. All over Leeds like a rash, then that happens. All well and good sacking Ralph, but who would they get in to replace him? Bruce, big Sam, someone else from the manager merry go round? Counter productive. Some of the Saints players aren't putting away the goals many other PL players would. Can't deny Leeds a worthy win though. Saints looking over their shoulders if things don't change
all over Leeds?
through diving and not playing to the whistle?
behave.
through diving and not playing to the whistle?
behave.
Can’t deny you were the better team in the first half. But we have a team that will always create chances and eventually quality finishing and decent defending won us the game. Tough at the moment but back by your manager and you’ll be ok.
Agreed and I like Ralph but he mustn't get into the habit of publicy critcising his players. It is counterproductive. Give them a rocket behind closed doors and leave them out or replace them if necessary, but he is the manager. If they perform poorly it is his responsibility and they will respond far better if in public at least he continues accepting that.
Delighted with this victory – Saints v unlucky. I honestly thought we were toast at half time, but Saint Bielsa made the difference in the 2nd half.
Now, here’s my question…..why should players have to wait for the ref to take their free kicks. Surely the ref needs to be ready, and its up to the attacking team when they want to take it. As I said, the Saints were unlucky.
Now, here’s my question…..why should players have to wait for the ref to take their free kicks. Surely the ref needs to be ready, and its up to the attacking team when they want to take it. As I said, the Saints were unlucky.
I agree - As per the rule book unless the the ref blows and then indicates a restart on his whistle (Usually when there is a wall etc. and it needs pacing out) then the ball should remain live. Not sure if this was the case in this instance.
Absolutely - I found this from Ask a Soccer Referee" from a year ago: " Free kicks can be taken immediately, without any signal by the referee. The only time a free kick is delayed is if the referee decides to make the restart “ceremonial” (meaning a whistle is required before the restart can be taken) and the referee is the only one who can make that decision". So a quick free kick can occur.
Good win for Leeds.
Another 3 points and definitely safe from relegation and time for the fans to relax and start looking up the table at who can be overtaken,
Another 3 points and definitely safe from relegation and time for the fans to relax and start looking up the table at who can be overtaken,
That goal from Dallas was sublime. Had to laugh at the commentators calling it a toe poke and dismissing its skill. In European football it's known as a trivela, and is widely lauded for the difficulty, finesse and entertainment value.
I think the look on Dallas's face after he scored summed up that it was a bit of a lucky toe-poke :) MOT
You are kidding, right?
He is Dallas and not Denis Bergkamp for goodness sake.
It's like some sh**e painting someone made for fun and 200 years people use most sophisticated language to define it to find true meaning of it, with ohs and ahs whilst commenting on it. People, you are overreacting. Massively.
He is Dallas and not Denis Bergkamp for goodness sake.
It's like some sh**e painting someone made for fun and 200 years people use most sophisticated language to define it to find true meaning of it, with ohs and ahs whilst commenting on it. People, you are overreacting. Massively.
No doubt about it- survival has to be top priority this season. Anything more than that is a bonus. Assuming that happens- and I think it's a fairly likely scenario- then the club can look at moving on and improving next season. I'd like to see Leeds develop carefully and sensibly given what happened last time round, and I think that Radrizzani is absolutely the right chairman for that to happen.
Brilliant.... Absolutely brilliant!!!!!
50/50 first half even game
Tactical change 2nd half and the wizard raphina takes control and bosses 2nd half with his attacking, wing play, workrate and to top it off scoring a free kick
What a Gem we've found
50/50 first half even game
Tactical change 2nd half and the wizard raphina takes control and bosses 2nd half with his attacking, wing play, workrate and to top it off scoring a free kick
What a Gem we've found
glad the Southampton dive never won a penalty.
i thought the ref was brave and had a good game.
i thought the ref was brave and had a good game.
Should be like a traffic light system for simulated dives. Green a warning, amber a yellow card and red a one match ban. It needs to be addressed ASAP
As a Saints fan, I agree, overturning the decision was correct and what VAR was introduced for.
What’s so galling is the previous failure of refs to do the same for the appalling decisions given against us.
What’s so galling is the previous failure of refs to do the same for the appalling decisions given against us.
I thought the referee had a very good game.
I agree with Graeme Souness, its cheating, any player trying to con the Ref should be sent off. It was a part of Bamfords game that he appears to have stopped since promotion thank god. Stop the diving makes football look bad.
What has happened to Southampton? Are they even safe? I do of course think so but they are on a terrible run. Hope it changes as they are a proper run club! Not great right now though
Southampton should be safe. I can't see Fulham catching them before the end of the season.
Another masterclass from Wreck it Ralph.
He should have sacked on the spot after that Leicester match yet here he is, still persevering with the likes of that dumpling Bednarek and the clueless Armstrong.
I hope they do go down because its what they deserve.
He should have sacked on the spot after that Leicester match yet here he is, still persevering with the likes of that dumpling Bednarek and the clueless Armstrong.
I hope they do go down because its what they deserve.
Leeds, Leeds, Leeds
Saints are a one trick pony with no other tricks up their sleeves. They will soon be fighting for survival. Ralph will say adios in the summer break.
Or more likely auf wiedersehn.
5 points behind Liverpool, who would have thought that after the first game of the season, come on Leeds push for a place in Europe MOT
Dont get over excited, we haven't been able to put a decent run of results together yet. Although we should have had at least 9 more points. MOT ALAW
I thought losing by the odd goal at Anfield in the first game of the season was a very creditable result- especially given that Liverpool needed two penalties. I had personally expected a lot worse than that.
We were better than Liverpool in the first game so.. I thought we would be.... Before the first game I wasn't so sure???????? MOT
Might sound like a negative comment but I wouldn't want European football next year,would stretch us too much, just need to consolidate and continue building up the squad
Lol. Win one game and think you can reach a European spot. How dilusional are you lot. COYI
Love 'em or hate 'em , Leeds Utd are NEVER a bad watch. 3rd goal, Ward Prowse in wall ducks, ball in net.
What's the point?
What's the point?
What has happened to Southampton? Are they even safe? I do of course think so but they are on a terrible run. Hope it changes as they are a proper run club! Not great right now though
Beaten by the referee and VAR in the first half.
Beaten by Leeds in the second half. Football is finished.
Beaten by Leeds in the second half. Football is finished.
The young lad should have been booked ( although he looks like he has got a bit of talent) and all the Leeds players heard the whistle and stopped. So...
If you ever thought that was a penalty then you’re not even a footy fan !
Were either of the decisions in the first half wrong, though?
WRONG ON BOTH COUNTS ABOUT THE REF,HE GOT BOTH DECISIONS CORRECT..YOUR PLAYER SHOULD HAVE BEEN BOOKED FOR SIMULATION THE CHEAT..ALSO WAIT TILL THE REF BLOWS HIS WHISTLE TO TAKE A FREE KICK WHEN HE TELLS YOU..APART FROM THAT LEEDS COULD HAVE HAD 8 GOALS AT LEAST...SWEET DREAMS
You have to admit that was a dive and the ref blew after free kick was taken. Southampton though are too good to go down.
The ref was right though, and VAR showed that. So really you were just beaten by a better team over 90 minutes.
Great result, and a deserved win (but 3-0 flattered us).
Nice to see the finishing improved from the Wolves game, but the ice rink passing for a pitch doesn't help.
Apparently Leeds paid £300,000 to Tottenham for the pitch... Best transfer deal Spurs made all season.
Bring on Villa - let's repeat the 3-0 from earlier this season, with the sublime Bamford hat-trick.
MOT
Nice to see the finishing improved from the Wolves game, but the ice rink passing for a pitch doesn't help.
Apparently Leeds paid £300,000 to Tottenham for the pitch... Best transfer deal Spurs made all season.
Bring on Villa - let's repeat the 3-0 from earlier this season, with the sublime Bamford hat-trick.
MOT
I'm starting to think this pitch is Tottenham's revenge for paying us £11m for Jack Clarke.
At least there is one Tottenham pitch where the bus isn't parked
SUPERB from leeds, fully deserved.
amazing tribute from the team to Calvins gran Val.
it's been a good night.
amazing tribute from the team to Calvins gran Val.
it's been a good night.
Lovely thought but not his year but fingers crossed all he same
They have been relegated a few times matey you could be anything from 17 to 96
Hope so. Millwalll fan.
i actually hope not. i'd like to strengthen in the summer and do well in the league before we have to take on more games.
Leeds should be safe this season, but would need a run of wins to push for Europe/Top 6 (and for higher teams to falter). Leeds play West Ham/Chelsea soon, followed by ManC, Liverpool, then ManU from 11-25 April. Need to take lots of points from those top tier games, and win most others. Unlikely, but still possible. Leeds will attack, and pressure will be off if Leeds are safe from relegation.
SUPERB from leeds, fully deserved.
amazing tribute from the team to Calvins gran Val.
it's been a good night.
amazing tribute from the team to Calvins gran Val.
it's been a good night.
Er........no.
SUPERB from leeds, fully deserved.
amazing tribute from the team to Calvins gran Val.
it's been a good night.
amazing tribute from the team to Calvins gran Val.
it's been a good night.
Oh dear. All over Leeds like a rash, then that happens. All well and good sacking Ralph, but who would they get in to replace him? Bruce, big Sam, someone else from the manager merry go round? Counter productive. Some of the Saints players aren't putting away the goals many other PL players would. Can't deny Leeds a worthy win though. Saints looking over their shoulders if things don't change
Good to see the Leeds men on tonight being so positive.....thought they had left the country after the last few results....
Lol, yes Southampton having a great season...what nonsense....
Leeds fully deserved this win – they always put in a shift …win or lose! Saints will complain about the penalty which was a clear dive. As for the disallowed goal if you don’t know that you can’t take a free kick until the ref blows then you need to read the rules.
No rule against, but you have ask the ref if its ok to take it quickly
If the ref has indicated that the free kick can only be taken after the whistle (as indicated by holding the whistle up and clearly pointing to it AND saying ‘on my whistle’ ) which is what happened, then this means a quick free cannot be taken. If the ref hasn’t indicated this a quick free kick can be taken. Generally the referee will insist on it when the free kick is a dangerous area ..
The ref would have told the player to wait for the whistle, if the player is too thick to understand then there's no hope for him. ??
leeds players heard it cos they all stopped but of course saints will complain
Agree. Award the free kick and let the team offended get on with it. It will stop the other team wasting minutes stepping back an inch at a time and will speed up the game.
Never a dull moment watching this team! Nice to see llorente give a bit more stability in the back, Raphina excellent, Dallas the Rolls Royce of the Team! Hard luck saints you will turn this bad spell around and finish in the top half.
Not sure I’d describe Dallas as a rolls Royce but as a northern Irishman I’m delighted he’s playing so well. Works really hard, committed, scores a few and contributes everywhere. Having another great season and is on top of his game:)
Delighted with this victory – Saints v unlucky. I honestly thought we were toast at half time, but Saint Bielsa made the difference in the 2nd half.
Now, here’s my question…..why should players have to wait for the ref to take their free kicks. Surely the ref needs to be ready, and its up to the attacking team when they want to take it. As I said, the Saints were unlucky.
Now, here’s my question…..why should players have to wait for the ref to take their free kicks. Surely the ref needs to be ready, and its up to the attacking team when they want to take it. As I said, the Saints were unlucky.
SUPERB from leeds, fully deserved.
amazing tribute from the team to Calvins gran Val.
it's been a good night.
amazing tribute from the team to Calvins gran Val.
it's been a good night.
Its weird how people look at things differently isnt it? I thought we were much better against wolves and lost. I felt we were awful in the first half today and though we scored 3 goals in the second, we never really controlled the game as we should have. Roberts is not really a midfield player and I felt they were coming through our midfield far too easily. But we won so im happy!
Robert's is a good player but I reckon he could be a great player if he keeps on pushing himself.
What has happened to Southampton? Are they even safe? I do of course think so but they are on a terrible run. Hope it changes as they are a proper run club! Not great right now though
I agree. And certainly don’t see Newcastle catching them. Just a terrible run. They were 2 pts off top in December! Hopefully they’ll turn it round as I do respect them as a club
A club who for most of their history have struggled to attract 20k fans, replaced a ramshackle ground with a shiny tinpot one and have played in Europe a grand total of 5 times in their entire history? Mate, just compare the achievements of both clubs over the last 60 or so years... Leicester aren't in the same stratosphere as Leeds. It's laughable.
Great tribute from the boys for Calvin's gran. Have been watching Leeds on their really good prime series and she came across as a real character.
5 more points - now 99 miles to Newcastle, 208 to Fulham & 259 miles to Brighton which one will it be
Thumbs up if you can think of a talented player for your club who you wished had Raphinha's work rate.
Well, as a Leeds fan I'd have to say Rapinha, and I hope he's still at Elland Road next season and still being coached by Bielsa.
Top talent! Rate him very very highly. A steal at £17m.
Great result, and a deserved win (but 3-0 flattered us).
Nice to see the finishing improved from the Wolves game, but the ice rink passing for a pitch doesn't help.
Apparently Leeds paid £300,000 to Tottenham for the pitch... Best transfer deal Spurs made all season.
Bring on Villa - let's repeat the 3-0 from earlier this season, with the sublime Bamford hat-trick.
MOT
Nice to see the finishing improved from the Wolves game, but the ice rink passing for a pitch doesn't help.
Apparently Leeds paid £300,000 to Tottenham for the pitch... Best transfer deal Spurs made all season.
Bring on Villa - let's repeat the 3-0 from earlier this season, with the sublime Bamford hat-trick.
MOT
I think he will stay around for another season, along with bielsa rodrigo... Couple of better signings to replace a couple who bielsa has kept faith with this season. 1 thing for sure is no player can say bielsa didn't give them the chance in prem
Its upto them to grasp the opportunity
Onwards and upwards MOT
Its upto them to grasp the opportunity
Onwards and upwards MOT
all over Leeds?
through diving and not playing to the whistle?
behave.
through diving and not playing to the whistle?
behave.
Maybe Bamford should never have left?
(See also Pogba, Lukaku, Salah, De Bruyne etc.)
(See also Pogba, Lukaku, Salah, De Bruyne etc.)
Bielsa what a manager has turned out to be!!!
I think he's one of the most exciting mangers in recent times. Leeds are lucky to have him and I'm sure he'll be on the want list of many clubs if he ever becomes available.
Hope he stays at Leeds though!!
I think he's one of the most exciting mangers in recent times. Leeds are lucky to have him and I'm sure he'll be on the want list of many clubs if he ever becomes available.
Hope he stays at Leeds though!!
The look on his face was because it was his left foot. He was pointing to it during the celebration. The finish was completely intended, I don't know what else anyone could think he was trying to do?
Great team performance. Having three centre backs worked against the Southampton press. A tiring opposition and a clean sheet meant that Leeds' energy made all of the difference, in the second half. Hopefully Llorente will be fine. Perhaps Bielsa will retain the same defensive system, with the option of pushing Llorente forward should the situation allow. Meslier breaks U21 clean sheet record!
great to see Llorrente complete 90 mins unscathed
Saints definitely not safe. It’s tightening up down there, and others are playing far better. Not RH fault, there’s been underinvestment in the club for many many years
Slightly wrong. They have bought players and some worked out. Sorry, despite RH getting plaudits, yet again he did not know how to organise or galvanise his defence. Only so much more can take before he needs replacing or to be given assistance by a decent defence coach.
Just need Bielsa to commit to a new contract and sign Haaland and we will be rocking
Its weird how people look at things differently isnt it? I thought we were much better against wolves and lost. I felt we were awful in the first half today and though we scored 3 goals in the second, we never really controlled the game as we should have. Roberts is not really a midfield player and I felt they were coming through our midfield far too easily. But we won so im happy!
Really rate Southampton n their manager, so for me this is a brilliant result....roll on the summer n a new bowling green pitch for the boys in white
Saints in trouble, good job there’s 4 worse teams
It took long enough for the waistcoat to finally realise that Grealish was the best English playmaker, now Bamford from Leeds and Maddison from Leicester must get a start for England due to their ability and the form that they are in, even though they do not possess double barrelled surnames.
Time for Rashford, Greenwood and Abraham to have a rest from the England squad.
Time for Rashford, Greenwood and Abraham to have a rest from the England squad.
Totally agree but it won’t happen. Anything to justify not picking the likes of Bamford, Grealish and Maddison. England will scrape through group the crash out in quarters. A decent manager picks in form players
Best English playmaker?
Best at slowing the game down and conning fouls. Foden, Mount and Sterling are miles ahead of Grealish.
Best at slowing the game down and conning fouls. Foden, Mount and Sterling are miles ahead of Grealish.
I'm a leeds fan 30years and have seen some great strikers .bamford isn't one.He has done well but a proper player..vardy for example in that team has 18 to 20 goals.He has missed some stinkers too.
If he gets an England cap...things must be getting rough for you lot
If he gets an England cap...things must be getting rough for you lot
Bamford over Kane or calvet Lewin good player but not England yet
Rashford, Greenwood, and Abraham are double-barrelled surnames? Well I never.
I wish Bamford would declare for Ireland now. He is good enough to get at least 50 caps in the rest of his career. If he sticks with an ambition to play for England, he is not likely to get as much as 5 caps, if any.
Has Southgate given a first cap to anyone as old as 27?
Has Southgate given a first cap to anyone as old as 27?
The joys of being a saints fan! Last season things were looking really positive and then get hammered again 9-0, go on a massive losing streak. Every VAR decision seems to go against. Injuries mounting up. Now all we have to look forward to is getting beat by Bournmouth in the cup and hopefully avoid relegation!
Pogba? At Chelsea?
Raphinia provided the magic
Love watching Leeds play, entertainment guaranteed for the full 90 mins+. Great goals tonight. 10 on 10
ManC fan
looks like Leeds are definitely back in the big time for at least a good few seasons to come. Yes, Southampton are on a bit of a dip of late, but make no mistake, they're a fine side and can beat anyone on their day.
looks like Leeds are definitely back in the big time for at least a good few seasons to come. Yes, Southampton are on a bit of a dip of late, but make no mistake, they're a fine side and can beat anyone on their day.
Don't go too early. Bielsa goes season by season, and you gotta take into account second season syndrome. Leeds style.might ensure they don't fall foul of this, but I wouldn't count my chickens.
I doubt there's a Leeds fan who won't be nervous until we can't mathematically get relegated. We have been out of the PL for 16 years remember. It would be just our luck that we go down with the highest points total ever or something daft. Keeping an eye on Fulham every game. No fat lady singing in our house yet, mainly cos the neighbours complain.
glad the Southampton dive never won a penalty.
i thought the ref was brave and had a good game.
i thought the ref was brave and had a good game.
Yes let's add more confusion to the rules!
Dive and a yellow card.
Dive and a yellow card.
I agree it should be addressed but it should be a straight yellow for the first dive and then sent off for the 2nd dive.
Agreed, a traffic light system that carries over to future games. Tella should've got a booking today.
No booking for simulation either!@@
Nice idea. I would have a yellow for first offence, Red for second and a 2 game ban-players going down at the slightest touch, like a sack of spuds!
Use VAR to book divers after the game. If they know they are going to get found out and busted they will stop doing it.