The sky commentator said Redfearn will be unhappy with some of Leeds possession. That gave me a wry smile, this is the first game in about four years in which I have seen Leeds keep possession for extended periods. Finally we have quality players who actually look to pass to another team mate rather than panic and look to lump it up the pitch, you can clearly see the potential in this side
posted on 13/9/14
1st half was dire and we deserved what we got. Tried to pass it but with no real threat.
Second was much better and when Austin and the Duke came on we looked the better team.
Mowatt and Cook sounds like coffee shop chain but I think they played well together and it bodes well for the future.
We gave away a very poor goal though. Defender was ball watching and he paid for it!
posted on 13/9/14
I also thought Antenucci tried his best to get involved and on another day he might have scored. Quick feet but needs to learn to play the offside trap better.
Sharp looked a bit lost tbh.
posted on 13/9/14
Good performance second half.
We've some quality in there, need to set up with width.
posted on 13/9/14
Sharp looked lost because he had no service!
posted on 13/9/14
True, Whiterose. You won't see Sharp in the game much unless we play more balls into the box, which is where he does most damage.
posted on 13/9/14
I thought it was a fascinating game, but not sure a neutral would have enjoyed it.
The passing and lack of panic was brilliant at times, if not going anywhere until the subs came on. This team will get better and better.
Sharp will get better too. He was always the wrong side of the defender, looking for the long ball when the player with the ball needed to play it short, and he never got in front of the defender to nick it round. Once he realises that is how the team plays, he will adapt and be great.
Was rather frustrated when we had chances to cross but brought it back to a narrow midfield and never gave ourselves an opportunity.
Doukara and Austin brought in some momentum and we looked threatening all the time, but that Gray lad was awesome for BCFC, as was Brek Shea first half. Gray won't be there long if he keeps up that type of display, but I'm very glad he's english.
Overall, very happy with the point and Mowatt's goal, and the future looks good. Mid-table this year and then really push on next
posted on 13/9/14
I thought we did okay first half, this is work in progress after all. General consensus from the Blues crew around me was that we are a footballing team. Progress. Vision generally good, passing needs improving. We need a bit more up front and more width.
Watched Leeds for over 40 years, this team shows promise. They are gelling. Positional awareness was good.
posted on 13/9/14
To say we are still finding our feet as a cohesive unit, some of the composure on show was phenomenonal!
We passed it very well under pressure and the passing ideology is coming through, however we need width in the final third.
I too said to myself, that we are looking like a passing team. I genuinely think that once this team gels, we will be a team ppl hate playing against. However Sharp and Antennuci don't show glimpses of a good partnership.
Doukara got injured because the left back was scared of him and his flair, his first game bk he shows us good footwork and a great turn and run from midfield to the D. I think he has shown he should be our first choice striker.
posted on 13/9/14
"Doukara got injured because the left back was scared of him and his flair, his first game bk he shows us good footwork and a great turn and run from midfield to the D. I think he has shown he should be our first choice striker."
No doubt, for me!
posted on 13/9/14
I agree with JLA. I think Doukara
I would be inclined to play Doukara and Antenucci up top in the next game, pace and power.
Sharp on the bench