The Super(ish) Leeds United Thread

[seafoid]

It looks like Norwich (1/80) and Watford (5/19) are goosed

That would leave 1 spot between Burnley, Leeds and Everton

Current pricing via oddschecker is :
https://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/relegation

Burnley 13/14
Leeds 2/1
Everton 11/5

2/1 is a nice price for a nihilist

[Rufus T Firefly]

Leeds 2/1

2/1 is a nice price for a nihilist

I hear you!   

That was huge, yesterday. As with every other self respecting Leeds' fan, I was seeing us spurn chance after chance and waiting for the sucker punch to land. Thought it was going to be the penalty and it was overturned, but Leeds do not do anything easy. A 91st minute equaliser was the stuff of nightmares.

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Lot of fans have been crying for Joe Gelhardt to get more game time. Those call are likely to grow louder as Joffy popped up with what could be a priceless winner. Some scenes at the end.

Reflecting back, it wasn't just the three points - although they are massive - but rather it was the nature of the performance. Rodrigo, Klich, James and Raphinha were excellent and gave everything for the cause, but the presence of Bamford up front seemed to add a lot to the play. Although he missed a great chance, he offered an outlet and took the opportunity to hold up the ball in wait of support. He adds a lot by his presence.

Wolves away on Friday night though represents another big obstacle.

[seafoid]

Leeds 2/1

2/1 is a nice price for a nihilist

I hear you!   

That was huge, yesterday. As with every other self respecting Leeds' fan, I was seeing us spurn chance after chance and waiting for the sucker punch to land. Thought it was going to be the penalty and it was overturned, but Leeds do not do anything easy. A 91st minute equaliser was the stuff of nightmares.

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Lot of fans have been crying for Joe Gelhardt to get more game time. Those call are likely to grow louder as Joffy popped up with what could be a priceless winner. Some scenes at the end.

Reflecting back, it wasn't just the three points - although they are massive - but rather it was the nature of the performance. Rodrigo, Klich, James and Raphinha were excellent and gave everything for the cause, but the presence of Bamford up front seemed to add a lot to the play. Although he missed a great chance, he offered an outlet and took the opportunity to hold up the ball in wait of support. He adds a lot by his presence.

Wolves away on Friday night though represents another big obstacle.

3 points in the hand is worth 2 games in the bush

[Mourne Rover]

Yesterday's result felt like a defining moment, and gives us a decent chance of staying up after a period when we were starting to look like a lost cause. Some people are suggesting 32 points could be enough this season, but 35 is usually the minimum. This would require nine points from our last nine games and it could yet go to the last day. We only have four home matches left, and two are against Chelsea and Manchester City, making it imperative that we get something from the other two against Southampton and Brighton. Our away form has been pretty poor, so the trips to Wolves, Watford, Palace, Arsenal and Brentford are all going to be extremely tense. If we can grind out two wins and three draws overall, it might get us over the line, but the margins will be very tight.

[Billys Boots]

I have nothing to say.  It has been a mentally exhausting season.

[seafoid]

Yesterday's result felt like a defining moment, and gives us a decent chance of staying up after a period when we were starting to look like a lost cause. Some people are suggesting 32 points could be enough this season, but 35 is usually the minimum. This would require nine points from our last nine games and it could yet go to the last day. We only have four home matches left, and two are against Chelsea and Manchester City, making it imperative that we get something from the other two against Southampton and Brighton. Our away form has been pretty poor, so the trips to Wolves, Watford, Palace, Arsenal and Brentford are all going to be extremely tense. If we can grind out two wins and three draws overall, it might get us over the line, but the margins will be very tight.

It depends how bad Burnley are, really. As long as Leeds are less bad.

[Rufus T Firefly]

I have nothing to say.  It has been a mentally exhausting season.

Correct Billy. Following the 90 minutes on Twitter yesterday was like a mentally exhausting season in itself! And we're still five weeks from Easter!! 

By the way, is it possible Watford could yet save themselves? I've been assuming recently that both they and Norwich are gone and there is one place left. But that win over Southampton has put doubts in my own mind. 

[imtommygunn]

Likewise on  your question about Watford. Their performance during the week last week was embarrassing then they pull that out against Southampton who aren't a bad side.

[Mourne Rover]

Watford are definitely not out of it yet as a single win transforms the picture for any team at the bottom. It is impossible to go through all the permutations at this stage but Watford v Leeds is going to be one of the pivotal fixtures. The agonies of following it all via twitter are considerable, as Rufus points out. However, for followers of the brilliant Phil Hay, there is no better sight than 'GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAL' suddenly popping up on his account in the 95th minute.

[imtommygunn]

Everton play Watford too. I am beginning to wonder if Leeds Watford will be the battle with everton going into 2nd bottom.

[seafoid]

https://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/premier-league/relegation-treble

Burnley, Norwich and Watford all to be relegated   11/8   
                                                                     
Leeds, Norwich and Watford all to be relegated      10/3   
                                                                     
Everton, Norwich and Watford all to be relegated    4   
                                                                     
Burnley, Leeds and Norwich all to be relegated        7

[Rufus T Firefly]

However, for followers of the brilliant Phil Hay, there is no better sight than 'GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAL' suddenly popping up on his account in the 95th minute.

Correct MR.

However the understated way in which he will will say 1-1, as in Norwich's equaliser, is an awful sensation. Because it is so understated (no capitals used), you are not immediately aware of the calamity. I had to read it about three times for it to register!! 

[seafoid]

1-0 down and Bamford injured.

[seafoid]

Jimenez sent off for Wolves

https://www.bbc.com/sport/live/football/6014719774 mins

Post update

Wolves 2-2 Leeds

Around 15 minutes plus stoppages. The momentum is with Leeds. That's right, the team that was losing 2-0 at half-time now look like winning this.

[Hound]

No idea why, but cheering Leeds on. Couldn't believe James missed that, but on replay very good defence