Simply cannot fault that tonight.
Not just overwhelming, flowing attacking football, but standing really strong against a physical side with a lot of attacking firepower.
Alioski was immense with his energy and tackling, his passing could be better, but so happy for him that he got that goal after his contribution.
Thought Bamford as well was excellent in this sort of deeper role, joined things up and then always popped up in box.
Roberts was immense, so strong, quick feet, always the right pass.
Pablo faded out of the game, but what a start, it completely knocked the stuffing out of West Brom.
Whole defence was superb, apart from a couple of free kicks given away around the box, just never looked under pressure.
We were a step quicker, read the ball quicker, moved it quicker, the attacks were therefore more potent and absolutely no sign of us running out of steam.
Shackleton as well, what an impact.
I don't think any of us felt same starting 11 was quite right for 3rd or 3 quick succession games, but Bielsa just showed us why he is the boss, I'm so happy for him as I think he was genuinely down after QPR, he showed why he is a great manager, he delivered when hugely under pressure.
Thank you Marcelo and thank you Leeds United for a massive, massive performance and result!
Thoughts from tonight
posted on 1/3/19
Walked away with a massive smile on my face.
Was nervous before the game but well they proved us wrong. The stadium atmosphere was immense although when we kept scoring I was getting rather protective of the bump as loads of young lads decided to stand next to me on the stairs
So many ups and downs as a Leeds fan but that tonight was amazing.
posted on 1/3/19
Not a single player below an 8 for me. Everyone on the top of their game
posted on 1/3/19
comment by HaveFaithInLeeds (U8688)
posted 37 minutes ago
This has been on the cards for ages. Was a matter of time. Difference was we didn’t concede a sloppy goal. Allowed us the space to play the football we have being threatening all along while so many on here gave up. Our attack has always being capable. Not conceding was the trick. And to all the idiots that said Roberts can’t play 10 don’t watch him play.
As I said before the reaction to the defeat was crazy. But this win doesn’t mean we are promoted either. It will still be hard to break down all the sides that come and park the bus. If Bamford takes confidence from this and finishes I said he could score 10 before this game and the end of the season. He might just be the difference when it comes to breaking the deadlock against those teams.
Same team again please next week. With Clarke and Forshaw on the bench.
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Bang on the money.
Compare this game with the Norwich game. What was the most significant difference. Who scored first and who got the deflected goals.
West Brom had to chase the game rather than sit back and counter, and that gave us the space to play.
For once we took our chances... with less shots than our seasonal average.
posted on 1/3/19
I’ve said a few times we just need a bit of luck. Tonight we had a little but deserved everything we got!
posted on 2/3/19
Special night
posted on 2/3/19
Brilliant performance, but I don’t understand not giving Izzy and Gotts a run out with a few minutes to go.
posted on 2/3/19
comment by JonnyLosAngeles (My Dad was made in Leeds) (U9756)
posted 5 hours, 55 minutes ago
Brilliant performance, but I don’t understand not giving Izzy and Gotts a run out with a few minutes to go.
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Maybe it was about letting these lads have the limelight after the dejection they suffered on Tuesday.
He’s a canny man our Bielsa. Not only a great tactician but a great motivator too.
The lads deserved to stay on and they finished the job in the 94th minute. They deserved every bit of applause they got.
It’s always a great move in my book to take off the MOM and let the crowd show what they think of him.
I get your point and agree to some extent but maybe we can cut Bielsa some slack on that one
posted on 2/3/19
93rd minute
posted on 2/3/19
Just watching that goal from Pablo again this morning.Gets better every time you see it. Utter class.
posted on 2/3/19
We needed win, we needed goals, wouldn’t have changed things too much when we were so on top.