Can't even be bothered getting annoyed about this performance. We were gubbed by an impressive Stoke team who did all the simple things well and looked like they had a yard of pace on us all over the park. We look like a lost team, an unfit team, a team full of players who can't even do the basics. We dont have the cutting edge to hurt teams and yet again when Douglas managed to get a shot on target in the second half the crowd sarcastically broke into loud applause and cheers. When we got a gift of a penalty after Duberry the clown (he looked like Sol Campbell in his hey dey today against our lot !) pulled Cressys shirt I thought maybe we can show a bit of pride and get back into the game. No such thing. Cresswell who last season fought with Hulse over the pen at Plymouth immediately tossed the ball to Blake and said put it away. Blake was gobsmacked and couldnt believe it and almost pleaded with Cressy to take it. Very strange. Anyway , Blakes bloody language was all wrong and he missed the pen. Talking about body language when that third went in who was geeing the players on ? Nobody. What is Butler doing these days ? Hes a shite captain and is a disgrace to this club. To top it all hes a fcking Manc get rid I say. The Kop chanted "You're not fit to wear the shirt" after the third goal as loud as I've ever heard it sang. It was followed by booing of the Leeds players everytime they got the ball. I think it would be wrong to single out an individual who was crap today cos they weren't a team at all and I think we hit rock bottom today in terms of confidence and realisation that the team has no pattern, direction, leadership or cohesion. If the rumours about unrest in the camp are true then this could be the main reason why we don't look like a happy bunch at the moment. Surely we have to get rid of the main staff from the Blackwell era if we are to start a fresh That means Butler and Carver. >From the start Stoke caused us problems with the two tall lads up front. It was all to do with pace and Butler and Killa looked lost. Killa could have walked for a desperate attempt to take down Diao. From the resulting freekick Hendrie found the net all too easily for my liking. Good freekick but Sully's a bit fat and slow on the uptake isn't he ! Warner obviously got dropped for his recent clangers. Can we please drop some of the others after bad performances please ? Lewis and Westlake for starters should both give way to youngsters for the next match. Lee Hendrie - I never really rated him at Villa in the premiership but at this level he looks like f'cking Johnny Giles. Together with Delap they completely domintated midfield and ran the game. It made you realise that our best midfielder (Derry) lacks pace and ability and could never play in the premiership. That's it really. Nowt to say , other than we need a manager who has the ability to bring players in like Hendrie and Delap and get the team playing otherwise we're going down.
Sullivan 1. Looks old , immobile and fat. Kelly 7 One man defence today. Ok, hes on a lot of money but he plays for the club and is proud to wear the shirt. You can see that. Make him a stopgap captain I say. Wright 3. Well, Carver dropped Crainey and that is step 1 of a 100 in turning this club around but unfortunately he brought a 35 year old in who looks equally vulnerable in defence. Hes got a bit more pace than Crainey but hes not a great defender. He played it neat and tidy and out in one or two good crosses but Crainey could do that ! Killa 4. Poorish game. Really stuggled against their two big lads in the first 25 mins. He made some good tackles and interceptions but he doesnt look on his game to me. Id like to see him play with Foxe at the back. Butler as a partner would upset the best of defenders. Butler 2. He won his fair share of headers and one or two tackles but hes found lacking so many times and as a captain he just doesnt fit the bill. Westlake 2. Sad to say it folks but this lads not going to make it. Lack of pace. Hes got lead in his boots which makes it difficult to do what he wants. I think theres a decent footballer somewhere in there but unless he gets on a diet then theres no hope. One decent shot that went wide in the first half. Derry 2. Completely outplayed by Hendrie and Delap. We rely on Derry to do everything for us pass, tackle, create chances when in reality hes a converted right back. Lewis 4. Started brightly and actually took his man on. Didnt last though and his second half performance was atrocious. Douglas 6. Out of all the Leeds players I thought Douglas (and Kelly) deserved their wages. He really put himself about in a busy first half and really tried to play a bit of pass and move football. He just doesnt have the quality to really change the game but I cant fault his effort. Faded second half. Healy 1. Didnt have any service so didnt contribute. Dragged off after 60 + minutes to be placed by Blake. Back to the Blackwell days Im afraid. Horsfield 3. Caused a few problems until he was dragged off injured. Subs :- Blake 1. Missed pen and did little. Stone 1. Old man. Cresswell 4. Ran around, got frustrated, got booked and looked like he needs a few more games. Well need him to stay up. Carver hard to judge. Do the players repsect him ? Is there unrest ? It looks bad and I think Bates has to get a new manager in quick to freshen things up. Even Denis Wise would sort this shower out. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ the Leeds List is an unmoderated mailing list and the list administrators accept no liability for the personal views and opinions of contributors. Leedslist mailing list [email protected] http://list.zetnet.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist oh alright then :-)
