Leeds Utd v Preston Match Thread

[Ellandback1]

Leeds Utd v Preston North End
21st January@12:00 | Elland Road

Leeds will be looking to take revenge on Preston when they visit Elland Road on Sunday lunchtime, and right the wrongs of four weeks ago.

Illan Meslier was sent off early in the second half of the reverse fixture for taking the term 'Boxing Day' literally; sending Montenegrin Milutin Osmajić flying through the air like he'd been shot.

In all actuality, the French shot shopper had only used the palm of his hand to push Osmaji away (in his face) after several Preston players had encroached in his personal space, but without the foresight of VAR, Leeds had to play the last 40 minutes with ten men. To make matters worse, Miller's last minute goal saw them leave Deepdale empty handed.

Since beating the Whites Preston have lost to Sheffield Wednesday, Sunderland and Chelsea (in the FA Cup). They got back to winning ways last weekend beating Bristol City 2-0, but face a Leeds team unbeaten at home all season!



With Ipswich travelling to Leicester City, and Swansea City desperate to take revenge on Southampton (following their 5-0 mauling over Christmas), Leeds must keep their 100% 2024 win record in tact, if they are to close the gap!

Preston have only won once at Elland Road in the last 63 years (a ten goal thriller in 2010, 6-4), and the bookies don't expect anything to change this time around. Betfred are offering punters 10/1 on a Preston win!!!

With three goals in as many games, it would be difficult for Daniel Farke to drop Patrick Bamford, meaning Joel Piroe will once again have to make do with a place on the bench.

Pascal Struijk (groin) and Liam Cooper (Hamstring) are unlikely to be fit, meaning Ethan Ampadu will drop to centre back, alongside this Countryman Joe Rodon.

If this is indeed the case, Ilia Iliev will partner Glen Kamara in midfield, with Summerville and James on alternate wings and Georginio Rutter will once again play a slightly deeper role, so to exploit his creative influence!

[Sean_Nile]

In the world of soccer, where goalkeepers are known for their cat-like reflexes and unwavering focus, the Leeds goalie spider boy Meslier has taken it upon himself to defend a different kind of territory – his personal space. Meet Illan "get out my face" Meslier the wokest goalkeeper in the game.

Mes has mastered the art of not only stopping shots but also stopping any potential invasion of his sacred personal space. In a recent interview, he passionately exclaimed, "My goal isn't just to keep the ball out of the net; it's to keep anyone and everyone out of my personal space."

His teammates, however, are finding it increasingly challenging to navigate the minefield that is Mes's personal space. Forward Patrick Bamford lamented, "I tried to celebrate a goal with him once, and he hit me with a lecture on consent and boundaries. I just wanted a high-five, not a TED Talk."

During matches, Mes can be seen wearing a neon-colored "Personal Space" jersey. Any opposing player venturing too close is met with a stern warning on the importance of respecting personal boundaries.

Mes's commitment to his cause extends beyond the soccer field. He recently started a campaign called "Get out my face" advocating for greater awareness of personal space issues in everyday life. The campaign includes instructional videos on how to ask for permission before entering someone's personal space and seminars on the perils of unsolicited hugs.

He also believes that opposing teams will score less goals if they do not encroach apon his personal space, as it will allow him to catch the ball.

However Mes is not averse to getting in someone elses face if he feels his personal space has been breeched.

[mentalcase]

As soon as 2 players put their heads together like in the above picture, both should get straight reds.
When 1 player offers his head , he should immediately be sent off.
Frigging pansies.

[Ellandback1]

Who remembers the 6-4 defeat?

Npower Championship

Leeds 4-6 Preston FT
(HT 4-2)
Becchio 15
Bruce 20
Somma 27
Somma 39

Parkin 5
Parkin 40
Treacy 54
Davidson (pen) 58
Parkin 64
Hume 79


Leeds United

12 Higgs
04 Bruce
05 Collins
29 McCartney
07 Gradel
11 Sam (Kilkenny 59)
14 Howson (Clayton 73)
16 Johnson
22 Hughes
10 Becchio (Watt 73)
27 Somma

Substitutes
30 Brown, 06 Naylor, 08 Kilkenny, 15 Clayton, 17 Faye, 33 Nunez, 18 Watt


Preston

01 Lonergan
02 Morgan
03 Davidson
04 St. Ledger
19 Jones
07 Coutts
11 Treacy (Gray 88)
15 Barton
20 Russell
16 Hume
26 Parkin yellow card (Hayes 88)

Substitutes
25 Arestidou, 12 Gray, 37 McLaughlin, 42 Wright, 14 Mayor, 17 Parry, 08 Hayes

[White Riot]

Who remembers the 6-4 defeat?

Npower Championship

Leeds 4-6 Preston FT
(HT 4-2)
Becchio 15
Bruce 20
Somma 27
Somma 39

Parkin 5
Parkin 40
Treacy 54
Davidson (pen) 58
Parkin 64
Hume 79


Leeds United

12 Higgs
04 Bruce
05 Collins
29 McCartney
07 Gradel
11 Sam (Kilkenny 59)
14 Howson (Clayton 73)
16 Johnson
22 Hughes
10 Becchio (Watt 73)
27 Somma

Substitutes
30 Brown, 06 Naylor, 08 Kilkenny, 15 Clayton, 17 Faye, 33 Nunez, 18 Watt


Preston

01 Lonergan
02 Morgan
03 Davidson
04 St. Ledger
19 Jones
07 Coutts
11 Treacy (Gray 88)
15 Barton
20 Russell
16 Hume
26 Parkin yellow card (Hayes 88)

Substitutes
25 Arestidou, 12 Gray, 37 McLaughlin, 42 Wright, 14 Mayor, 17 Parry, 08 Hayes

Yeah

That was painful Matt

Another win is required on Sunday, not bothered how we do it, just win

[Jaydog]

Not the best record against this lot.
How many times has a goalkeeper been sent off in both home and away games v the same team and the same season?
And that Millar bloke needs close attention.
Meslier is 125/1 to get a red.

[Chilli D]

Who remembers the 6-4 defeat?

Npower Championship

Leeds 4-6 Preston FT
(HT 4-2)
Becchio 15
Bruce 20
Somma 27
Somma 39

Parkin 5
Parkin 40
Treacy 54
Davidson (pen) 58
Parkin 64
Hume 79


Leeds United

12 Higgs
04 Bruce
05 Collins
29 McCartney
07 Gradel
11 Sam (Kilkenny 59)
14 Howson (Clayton 73)
16 Johnson
22 Hughes
10 Becchio (Watt 73)
27 Somma

Substitutes
30 Brown, 06 Naylor, 08 Kilkenny, 15 Clayton, 17 Faye, 33 Nunez, 18 Watt


Preston

01 Lonergan
02 Morgan
03 Davidson
04 St. Ledger
19 Jones
07 Coutts
11 Treacy (Gray 88)
15 Barton
20 Russell
16 Hume
26 Parkin yellow card (Hayes 88)

Substitutes
25 Arestidou, 12 Gray, 37 McLaughlin, 42 Wright, 14 Mayor, 17 Parry, 08 Hayes

Sanchez Watt. Another one who disappeared into oblivion

[Sean_Nile]

Rolly polly Parkin terror of Leeds United.
You might say he steam rolled Leeds.

[Jaydog]

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What’s a tuna crunch sandwich. Is that when you put crisps in too?

[White Riot]

Not the best record against this lot.
How many times has a goalkeeper been sent off in both home and away games v the same team and the same season?
And that Millar bloke needs close attention.
Meslier is 125/1 to get a red.

Jay, he's Evens to concede from the first shot on target

[Sean_Nile]

What’s a tuna crunch sandwich. Is that when you put crisps in too?

[Jaydog]

Jay, he's Evens to concede from the first shot on target

I’ve had a grand on

[Jaydog]

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What’s the crunch? That’s enough bread to feed the 5000

[Sean_Nile]

What’s the crunch? That’s enough bread to feed the 5000

How do you expect a proper centre forward to play if his nutrition is deficient?

Needs the energy innit.

[White Riot]

I’ve had a grand on

Squids in then

[Jaydog]

Squids in then

Exactly. I’ll have a saver on a red. If that bloke that got him sent off is the type I think he is then he might try and niggle him. What’s the cricket term. I forget. Sledging, that’s it. Appropriate as the ice age is upon us

[Jaydog]

How do you expect a proper centre forward to play if his nutrition is deficient?

Needs the energy innit.

He must be a goalhanger. Too fat to move

[White Riot]

Exactly. I’ll have a saver on a red. If that bloke that got him sent off is the type I think he is then he might try and niggle him. What’s the cricket term. I forget. Sledging, that’s it. Appropriate as the ice age is upon us

Jay, the one and only time I can remember playing football on the same pub team as my Dad, who was a proper fiery character, one of my mates kept shoulder charging him when he was catching crosses

So my Dad pulled me to one side and said "Hey James, tell that f**king mate of yours Gary, that if he does that again I'm gonna put my knees through his f**king head".

I was really tempted to say to Gary "Hey Gary, my Dad says your a soft cnut and that you're scared to shoulder charge him""

I thought better of it though, as this was supposed to be a friendly.

[Jaydog]

Jay, the one and only time I can remember playing football on the same pub team as my Dad, who was a proper fiery character, one of my mates kept shoulder charging him when he was catching crosses

So my Dad pulled me to one side and said "Hey James, tell that f**king mate of yours Gary, that if he does that again I'm gonna put my knees through his f**king head".

I was really tempted to say to Gary "Hey Gary, my Dad says your a soft cnut and that you're scared to shoulder charge him""

I thought better of it though, as this was supposed to be a friendly.

Good one. You must’ve been sorely tempted. Stand back and watch the fun…

[White Riot]

Good one. You must’ve been sorely tempted. Stand back and watch the fun…

Oh aye, both red as f**k in the face. Pissed myself laughing