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05 Sep 2026 17:13:13
Team and squad both much stronger than last season. But also manager much stronger too. Very proactive today with his changes. They might or might not have worked and you might or might not agree with them, but he was proactive making two changes when he saw Brighton get on top and was making another two changes, both before Brighton got their equaliser.
Last year, I think he would have stuck with it until they scored and then panicked. I like this more proactive Farke.
1.) 05 Sep 2026 19:23:41
Agree, Farke seems to be more proactive and more confident.. due to him probably feeling there is less chance of Leeds United being in an R scrap.
But Farke's subs today, imo, made us a bit worse and cost us 2 points.
2.) 05 Sep 2026 20:01:21
What amazing subs would you have made, Baz, that would have saved the day? ?
3.) 05 Sep 2026 22:10:49
Your opinion Baz but that's just complete tripe that Farke's sub choices cost us three points.
Sorry fella but you're so far off it.
4.) 06 Sep 2026 00:28:59
Err, you mean 2 points, OP (not 3) .
As for the subs, Leeds lost forward momentum, threatened far less, and looked less composed when Bijol and BA came on for Bogle and Okafor.. We conceded just 10 minutes later, and could have lost late on.
And, do feel free, OP, to not always don your very parochial "Farke Can Do No Wrong" hat. ?
5.) 06 Sep 2026 06:26:57
Our players not hitting the target, or being offside, was the reason we didn’t claim all three points. But you can’t fault the players for their effort. It was a brave and hard-fought game by the team.
Farke does make some wrong decisions in games occasionally, like all managers, but they weren’t in this game. He set the team up well and made earlier substitutions than normal when needed, which most complain about, like you, as they can be with too little time left to make any change to the game.
Okafor can’t play more than sixty minutes, he runs out of steam, and Bogle had to come off for Bijol as their attacks were becoming more intense and we needed more solidity in defense.
I thought Yalcouye was really good for them, and he consistently broke our ranks.
They had a lot of corners in that game, and I felt it was only a question of time before one of their attackers was going to nail it.
Pointing out Farke as the reason we didn’t win is only based on weak, agenda-ridden stubbornness and a personal dislike without any good reason.
6.) 06 Sep 2026 13:29:29
Your views on Farke are well established, OP. We agree to disagree on it.
02 Aug 2026 23:53:09
On a separate point, I went to the BBC website at half time and the lead article was about how Liverpool had schooled us 2-0 in the first half. Full time 2-4.
And literally not a single article anywhere to be seen in the whole of the BBC Sport website. Tells you everything you need to know. Keep the faith. ALAW MOT.
1.) 03 Aug 2026 07:07:13
By the powers of technology, I managed to tap into LFC TV and watch the game.
They were right that the first half from Leeds was poor: slow build-up, no press, overrun in midfield, and nothing dynamic happening down the flanks apart from a few runs from DJ, and Nmecha not pressing.
Their first goal was embarrassing from our POV, but we had a couple of chances from Nmecha.
Second half, wow, different story. First half we looked a Champo team. Second half we absolutely schooled them.
Borneau coming on for Sicknote Gudmondson made a difference, and he had a great game along with Rodon, and the new CB kid (long name, can't pronounce) controlled it (he is more than a £34m upgrade on Pascal, he is absolute quality) .
Wilson (who is fantastic and going to transform our attack) and Brenda on the flanks with DCL up front instantly changed the way we played. We pressed high and fast (like Liverpool did first half) , and looked dangerous throughout the second half.
The addition of Longstaff for Tanaka (who was out of his depth) changed the middle and controlled it comfortably. Longstaff must start more games alongside Amps and Stach, it works.
A great second half, deserved winners (even the Liverpool biased commentators said so) .
That’s the rest of the BBC article they left out.
2.) 03 Aug 2026 07:35:19
Agree with that MG, Farke will see more or less the direction he needs to take when looking at that second half and the players he used.
As you already mentioned, Longstaff and Wilson will prove to be invaluable to us next season, and there are signs that Farke and his coaching staff are getting the better out of some players now.
I think, for both Liverpool and Leeds, it was a tale of two halves, but clearly I would be more worried as a Liverpool fan for next season, as their defensive structure doesn't look good in my mind.
3.) 03 Aug 2026 08:10:06
I was thinking exactly the same, Matt - BBC report was all about Liverpool and a.n.other team.
Thanks for filling in the gaps, MG. :)
4.) 03 Aug 2026 08:41:10
Agree, OP. Was at Anfield a few days ago and there are serious concerns there regarding their defence, particularly at CB, and Gomez has also picked up an injury in training. Van Dijk might be the only senior CB who's fit.
Wilson and Longstaff have shone and deserve to start.
Just need to clear out the ones we don't want, and add a bit more quality - 2 x keepers, FB, striker, and maybe a replacement midfielder for Tanaka.
5.) 03 Aug 2026 09:26:44
Beating Liverpool is always gratifying.
But, bottom line, that was a friendly.. Liverpool had many defensive injuries, so were playing a depleted side in defence, especially.
They bossed the first half 2 nil.
Second half they changed 9 out of eleven players, and those changes disrupted them quite badly.. and they had a load of inexperienced young uns on the pitch.
6.) 03 Aug 2026 10:00:25
So, a win against Liverpool, even though a friendly, means absolutely zilch in any footballing context.
I smell an agenda wafting up from your post, Baz.
Both teams are rusty, and both teams made a lot of changes.
7.) 03 Aug 2026 10:09:39
'Absolutely zilch', OP? ...Your words, not mine.
8.) 03 Aug 2026 10:12:49
..And, we brought on quite a few of our experienced/better players.
Good to see Dcl come on and score 2.
9.) 03 Aug 2026 10:36:16
As has been said, only a friendly, but I would rather win it than lose it! It was very pleasing to see us score four goals in that second half. A bit worrying regarding Gudmondsson getting injured again. As Baz said, cover is required in his position, as he will miss games.
10.) 03 Aug 2026 11:16:30
I wonder what your tune would have been if we had lost Baz?
I suspect, "that was a friendly" wouldn't have been in the conversation?
11.) 03 Aug 2026 12:38:03
Maybe, Ani.. but just a giving balance to the debate.
12.) 03 Aug 2026 23:02:27
My arse.
13.) 04 Aug 2026 09:00:17
Indeed, OP! The old "balance" chestnut! Prime BS foundation for constant sniping at the club on every level.
28 Mar 2026 20:14:08
Lots of good posts below but then somebody said we should get Traore. How I laughed - the singularly most useless player in God's earth. Wonderful biceps - totally useless footballer - if we pay a single penny for somebody as useless as him we are doomed.
We won’t though because we have a proper recruitment team. Maddison, Bowen and Cree would be the best summer window ever imho.
1.) 28 Mar 2026 21:36:19
Lol. Plus, Traore comes with more baby oil than Diddy!
13 Feb 2026 22:31:33
Load of coaches getting sacked. I’ll put a stake in the ground. I love Farke. I want us to stick with him for the long term. But if we don’t? IRaola or glasner for me.
1.) 14 Feb 2026 05:30:40
As I’ve said before. If we survive then he will deserve a crack next season. But let’s not forget. Next season is about 6-12 not below. So will have to hit the ground running and buy wisely and improve our away form. First up if we stay up is the important positions to improve.
2.) 14 Feb 2026 11:23:43
It's about survival for 3 years Aus as until then we can't spend as much as long term EPL teams.
3.) 14 Feb 2026 13:33:50
I’d love Iraola if it came down to it.
Let’s see where Farke takes us this season first though.
4.) 15 Feb 2026 01:34:56
When we won the Championship and gained promotion under Farke most of us agreed that he'd earned the chance to. manage us in the PL, though surprisingly evem then, some were calling for his dismissal. By the same logic, I would argue that if he keeps us in the PL this year he would deserve to stay for next season.
I think it's unreasonable to set arbitrary targets for the next few seasons, because much will depend on our ability to attract players of the calibre necessary to start climbing the league. As long as the good ship LUFC is moving forwards the captain should stay in post.
5.) 15 Feb 2026 08:26:51
Disagree Canada. I and I’m pretty sure the owners will want improvement year in year out. So that Dosent mean another relegation battle. We survive we have to do one better which means above whatever and however many are in the drop zone. Generally about 12th from the get go.
6.) 15 Feb 2026 09:05:14
It’s not unreasonable to set improvement targets jr. pretty sure owners expect improvement although they have to aid that with the purchasers. Think we get about 125 mill for finishing about 16 ish. That’s enough for a gk, cb, lb and winger. Sell piroe, gnonto, Perri and that’s enough for a striker.
7.) 15 Feb 2026 10:03:47
I agree that targets should be set Aus, it's a common business practice. I also don't disagree with the 6-12 level you suggested, I just take issue with the words "not below". 8th would be good, 12th would be OK, but 13th or 14th would not be terrible.
I would not to finish as high as 6th at this juncture, because that would mean Europa league qualification for which I do not think we would be ready, see the impact that has had on Forest and Palace this season.
8.) 15 Feb 2026 21:29:14
It’s so easy to sit in one’s armchair a organize our club’s finances.
11 Feb 2026 21:43:57
Another great set of results for us tonight. Palace imploding from 2-0 at home against Burnley!
1.) 11 Feb 2026 22:09:58
JSL got 2 goals for Palace. Might've been a good buy if we could have made it work.
2.) 12 Feb 2026 06:59:44
Not your usual Burnley performance as they often fold when going behind. They've Arsenal, Man City and Chelsea to play plus some tricky away games so don't give them a realistic chance of a comeback but they have Forest at Turf Moor in April so they might do us a favour there
Dubravka saved them in the last minute from Sarr.
He's getting on but he's playing well in a poor team. Might be a good backup next season if it's decided Perri isn't as good as we thought and Darlow has his limitations.
3.) 12 Feb 2026 10:35:04
If Perri "isn't as good as we thought" and few would disagree, who did the due diligence on him. What was the due diligence? A minute and a half on You Tube?
Unless he was a panic buy then tracking half a dozen matches would have told them, he is no better than we have already.
4.) 12 Feb 2026 10:51:12
I've been impressed with Dubravka - would definitely welcome him at Leeds.
5.) 12 Feb 2026 11:24:52
Agree about Dubravka Alf, always liked him at Newcastle, and think they should have kept him rather than getting Ramsdale on loan.
6.) 12 Feb 2026 12:03:26
Apparently Perri wasn't first choice. Farke wanted one keeper, the club wanted a different keeper so Perri was a compromise. It's one reason why Farke, who is usually loyal to his picks, was so quick to drop him.
7.) 12 Feb 2026 14:44:05
Well he probably made the right decision switching to Darlow. Do you know who Farke's preference was? I tend to prefer keepers who have played in the Premier League. There are good ones elsewhere but it's finding them. Keepers have to be much more physical in the PL. A lot more protection for them in Europe and South America.
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10 Sep 2026 10:35:36
Farke said in a post-match interview that he was about to bring JMB on, but Bard signalled he couldn't continue with leg cramps, so he changed and brought Gabi on instead.
07 Sep 2026 21:08:20
I actually can't believe it. Despite a clear, obvious, and focused plan on how to drive the team forward, somebody is having a massive panic and wanting to sign Vardy. Have you honestly not seen anything over the last month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months? There is a plan, the plan is in place, and we are getting stronger and stronger with each passing window.
Vardy or any other ridiculous Hail Mary is a ludicrous move that could jeopardise the whole project. Relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy the quality football we are delivering. If we had 350m, we could do it in one window, but we have 20% of that, so we need to do it across 4 or 5 successful windows.
05 Sep 2026 23:18:24
Which £45m striker do you want? Woltermarde - whoops that didn't work out so well - pardo Fernandez - really? Delap £50m. You know what. I would rather wait for our utterly useless pathetic out of his depth underwood turn up what he can.
Check back in your posts you will find out that these are two of the worst windows in our history and Underwood is the worst dof in history. You might want to say sorry to him by the way, because he is well on the way to becoming an unseen Leeds legend.
05 Sep 2026 23:03:54
If I am ever as miserable as you I have asked my daughter to shoot me.
05 Sep 2026 23:01:11
I agree, and I think Farke is a huge part in building that.