faaip wrote: ↑Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:37 am
Ayling, Forshaw and Roofe have all had better pre seasons. Clarke, Dallas, have at least been as good. Plus KP starts well every year, usually flatters to deceive
You're right KP does start well & often flatters to deceive, but still doesn't distract from the fact he was outstanding as many were saying on other forums & the contact I've had with my friends at the games
Forshaw only played one game, looked good though.
Ayling is back to his best, but I knew that after the final game of last season v QPR
Dallas worked hard as he generally does.
Roofe played well as in my reports, still not clinical enough & his first touch often lets him down.
1964white wrote: ↑Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:23 am
Probably the way Pulis plays the game
17 in 38 sounds better three seasons ago
Boro' fans love him
As was Vieira's form, but he's deemed surplus now?
According to opta, Bamford took 1.4 shots per goal which does suggest that he's pretty clinical. Reckon you're right about Pulis' tactics not playing to his strengths/creating chances.
Hopefully Roofe gets to play left wing, not holding my breath but easily one of the top 5 players at the club imo...or even in a front 2. But the day we see 2 strikers start for Leeds again will probably be the day hell freezes over
"A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open"
Genghers wrote: ↑Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:31 am
As was Vieira's form, but he's deemed surplus now?
According to opta, Bamford took 1.4 shots per goal which does suggest that he's pretty clinical. Reckon you're right about Pulis' tactics not playing to his strengths/creating chances.
That may also suggest that Bamford doesn't position himself well or his movement is poor because 14 shots in 31 games is woeful...even for a winger
"A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open"
faaip wrote: ↑Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:45 am
That may also suggest that Bamford doesn't position himself well or his movement is poor because 14 shots in 31 games is woeful...even for a winger
True enough.
Don't have stats for goals per minute or anything, or comparable ones for Roofe.
I would agree that Roofe needs to be playing left wing in this formation. He did okay last season as the lone striker, but that inside forward role was the position he was in when we signed him...
faaip wrote: ↑Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:45 am
That may also suggest that Bamford doesn't position himself well or his movement is poor because 14 shots in 31 games is woeful...even for a winger
Genghers wrote: ↑Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:31 am
As was Vieira's form, but he's deemed surplus now?
According to opta, Bamford took 1.4 shots per goal which does suggest that he's pretty clinical. Reckon you're right about Pulis' tactics not playing to his strengths/creating chances.
Bamford's old form will return under Bielsa's stewardship, he's no mug after serving his apprenticeship at Chelsea
1964white wrote: ↑Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:40 pm
Bamford is a class act mate
Will you be saying that if he shoots 20 times all season? If the above stat is correct it's very concerning. How the hell do you shoot less than once a game on average for a team like Boro last season...
"A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open"
faaip wrote: ↑Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:45 pm
Will you be saying that if he shoots 20 times all season? If the above stat is correct it's very concerning. How the hell do you shoot less than once a game on average for a team like Boro last season...
He was playing under negative managers last season
faaip wrote: ↑Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:45 pm
Will you be saying that if he shoots 20 times all season? If the above stat is correct it's very concerning. How the hell do you shoot less than once a game on average for a team like Boro last season...
By making 22 appearances as a sub?
He said in his interview that he needs to be the focal point and the main man, like the majority of strikers I expect. When Boro' decided to give him a few starts in a row he scored 9 in 7.
Think it’s important we Give the guy a break and a chance to impress before you start trial by stats. He’s very well liked by palace and boro fans for a Reason
I'll forward this topic with great pleasure as once again he deserves credit for yet another outstanding performance especially after his disappointing display at Swansea which brought his critics out to the fore.
KP produced qualities yesterday we've been lacking for years, had it been Vieira the KP haters would be raving about young Ronaldo this morning, the point is RV rarely put in performances as consistently as KP, that is why Bielsa believes in Phillips who is probably one of the first few names on his teamsheet
1964white wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:04 am
I'll forward this topic with great pleasure as once again he deserves credit for yet another outstanding performance especially after his disappointing display at Swansea which brought his critics out to the fore.
KP produced qualities yesterday we've been lacking for years, had it been Vieira the KP haters would be raving about young Ronaldo this morning, the point is RV rarely put in performances as consistently as KP, that is why Bielsa believes in Phillips who is probably one the first few names on his teamsheet
Well done Kalvin Phillips, an unsung hero
Ditto that Leon
A bumble bee under the laws of physics shouldnt be able to fly, but it does because no one has told it that it can't
Never understood the vitriol towards Phillips or indeed some of our other maligned players (Cooper and Alioski included).
Phillips has come through our academy and is Leeds through and through. Even on his off days (which admittedly have happened more often than he would have liked over the last few seasons) he has always given his all. Hopefully being taken under the wing of the best manager in the championship he will flourish and become the player he always looked like having the potential to be. Absolutely thrilled with the start we have made and the huge strides forwards this group of players have made this season.
Hopefully this will galvanize the fans and get everyone behind the team!!!!
herefordbornleedsboy wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:51 am
Never understood the vitriol towards Phillips or indeed some of our other maligned players (Cooper and Alioski included).
Phillips has come through our academy and is Leeds through and through. Even on his off days (which admittedly have happened more often than he would have liked over the last few seasons) he has always given his all. Hopefully being taken under the wing of the best manager in the championship he will flourish and become the player he always looked like having the potential to be. Absolutely thrilled with the start we have made and the huge strides forwards this group of players have made this season.
Hopefully this will galvanize the fans and get everyone behind the team!!!!
I have been a critic of Phillips in the past and thought that after the early hook at Swansea we had seen the last of him as I believe Baker to be a better player. However i am happy to eat humble pie as I believe this club needs players who will fight for Leeds and their shirt . Kalvin has done that this year by stepping up his consistency and doing the basics well. So too has Cooper and in a small way Alioski (was abject against Swansea and rotherham) .
We as fans need to remember that we need a team to win games and that all 11 on the pitch and the choice of the 7 subs deserve our support and remember that they will have bad games and they will make mistakes and even lose a game or 5 .
LUFC 1966 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 9:39 am
I have been a critic of Phillips in the past and thought that after the early hook at Swansea we had seen the last of him as I believe Baker to be a better player. However i am happy to eat humble pie as I believe this club needs players who will fight for Leeds and their shirt . Kalvin has done that this year by stepping up his consistency and doing the basics well. So too has Cooper and in a small way Alioski (was abject against Swansea and rotherham) .
We as fans need to remember that we need a team to win games and that all 11 on the pitch and the choice of the 7 subs deserve our support and remember that they will have bad games and they will make mistakes and even lose a game or 5 .
Keep Fighting
And I'm absolutely not saying he shouldn't be criticised if playing badly. But I do think there is a section of our fanbase who are vitriolic towards some of our players which is why there have been a lot of players who have left Leeds and flourished.
I've never had a problem with Kalvin at all, played very well yesterday in defence and two wonderful over the top passes. But I think he was still playing Swansea football first 20. We scored he looked a lot better, a LOT better.
Prefer the Derby win as they never had a chance but, but for Pontus, Norwich could have been two up before we took charge.
Kalvin rightly applauded for the final block but will I find similar applause for that wonderful BPF save from a point blank header down at his feet ..
"A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open"
