Here we go then, first derby game of the season and a trip to Hillsborough, no doubt about it this is gonna be a cracker and lucky old me will be at work ......
we've faltered a bit in our opening games so definitely need to get our act together for this one..........................
Venue....Hillsborough....Date 20/8/16...Kick Off 12:30 pm
Team News
Leeds United
Midfielder Liam Bridcutt is in contention to make his first appearance since re-signing from Sunderland.
Sweden defender Pontus Jansson could also make his debut after joining on a season-long loan from Torino.
Sheffield Wednesday
David Jones could make his Sheffield Wednesday debut in midfield after signing from Burnley on Tuesday.
Former Leeds centre-back Tom Lees could play after recovering from a foot injury, but Jose Semedo is likely to miss out with a hamstring problem.
Feel free to post Team news as i'll not be able to update the thread
Links
Audio... http://leedsunitedshirt.com/leeds-united-news-website/leeds-united-live-radio-streaming/ or http://m.ustream.tv/channel/k-s-sports
Video......... http://www.usagoals.com/football.html or
http://www.stream2u-tv.me/sports/football.html or http://cricfree.net/soccer
Feel free to post better links if you can find any
Match facts
◾The Owls have won two of their last three league games against Leeds at Hillsborough (lost one), netting eight goals without conceding in those two games.
◾Leeds have not kept a league clean sheet against Wednesday in any of their last nine games since a 1-0 win at Hillsborough in August 2006.
◾Gary Hooper has scored five times in his last five league games against Leeds, including a brace in this exact fixture in January.
◾Chris Wood has been involved in four goals in his last six league games against the Owls (scoring two and assisting two).
◾Sheffield Wednesday have lost just one of their last 22 league games at Hillsborough (including play-offs, won 14 drawn seven).
◾Should Leeds fail to win, it would be the second season in a row in which they have failed to win any of their first four fixtures.
Team News and Match Facts from the Beeb.
Off we go again then, can we show a bit more of the determination and passion that got us the point against Fulham, Course We Can , going to be really tough to get a result here but what the hell............1-2 Scoreline at the final whistle (it has to happen sometime ) with Ant and Sacko getting them
Over to You.................Predictions, Scorers etc..................
Keep it Friendly........................................
Come Onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeds!!!
MOT
Can we go Live Please Admins
Leeds Utd v Sheffield Weds Matchday Thread
posted on 20/8/16
Great away performance, defended well, solid defence, midfield with Brridcutt sounds a lot better, and Sacko was tearing them a new A Hole. Woods and Ant played well upfront.
Good overall team performance.
posted on 20/8/16
Best I've seen Leeds play in a long time. Everyone played well, Sacko looks like a brilliant signing. He was taking the pis out of their left back by the end. Bridcutt made a big difference too.
posted on 20/8/16
I was really sceptical when I saw the team sheet , monk proving me wrong that was a well coached team
posted on 20/8/16
I love it when a plan comes together!
posted on 20/8/16
Just seen result, brilliant!
posted on 20/8/16
On to Luton now, then Forest who Kirwin thought we were playing today.
posted on 20/8/16
But don't forget Best, he has signed 11 players who are going to take us into the relegation places.
Sometimes fans need to realise that its a team that wins games and gets you promoted not 3 or 4 star signings. But a team can create its own stars when playing to a plan and actually buying into and following the coaches plan.
Sacko today sounded like he can become a star, as can Ant and Vieira. And Wood, maybe like Lee chapman, not the most gifted but gets goals and causes problems for defenders.
I know its our first win, but from the sounds of it, we played well and were more composed at the back.
It all helps.
posted on 20/8/16
We beat an injured Wednesday team that I though we honestly come back with a vengeance after the burton loss.
Was a great day, was I worried about the team before kick off - very much so.
Whether people think bridcutt does much or not I don't know, but today he made more tackles than anyone else has for us this year and to be honest I think he's a calming influence on people around us.
When he was at Brighton I would of had him in an instance honestly think 2 year contract could end up being a nightmare.
posted on 20/8/16
Evening Lads, just home but saw the result at work, I must admit I was shocked, especially when I read summat about Leeds dominating the midfield (ok it was on the bbc website ) but what a great result, well chuffed, hope we can kick on from here
Thanks for looking after the thread Lads
posted on 20/8/16
"When he was at Brighton I would of had him in an instance honestly think 2 year contract could end up being a nightmare."
How so?