After a difficult start where we could have conceded two or three goals, we took control of the game and could have won it. There was a lot to enjoy. The team look coherent and we didn't make too many glaring mistakes. The U23's - Davis, Bogusz - looked comfortable, White had some nice touches and Costa could be a real asset. As for the Bera-bashers, you lot will be disappointed to hear that he was probably the best player on the pitch, with KP a close second. As the song goes, 'All I am saying, is give Bera a break.'
The defence looked shaky at times, but Cagliari have some good technical players who can hurt teams. With Alioski, Douglas and Dallas all waiting to come back, I think we will be stronger in this department next week.
Costa and Pablo will give Bristol problems, but the question mark is our front line. We simply don't carry enough of a threat. Our play around the box is pretty, but we seldom got into positions where we caused them problems. Bamford was ok but his confidence is shot. There were a couple of occasions where he was in a great position in the box, but he didn't take back himself. He was nowhere to be seen when we got the penalty. He also backed out of a couple of challenges. Ok, he was protecting himself from injury, but decent Championship strikers would be gunning for goal at this stage of the pre-season. When will Radz bring in a player who can put the ball in the net?
This fixture was a perfect preparation for next week. Overall, I am feeling quietly confident for the season. How about you? MOT!
Reflections from yesterday
posted on 29/7/19
Remember that sickening feeling in your stomachs during the Derby game when the idiot was predictably sent off and any slim chance we had of pushing it to extra time disappeared?
All players make mistakes but the problem is Berardi is incapable of learning from his. He lets the supporters and his team mates down time and again! Not fit to play for us.
posted on 29/7/19
You ALL were gushing, some even wanting to unload over him, what a bunch of capricious feckers you are
posted on 29/7/19
Stop digging Kamara! Lol.
posted on 29/7/19
It is all very well saying Beradi was great in the early part of the season when PJ and or Cooper were not available. Remember we were blowing teams away then, we were the surprise package and the defence was not really being tested. I think we need to look at how defenders perform when the going gets tough. If we look at the games when the pressure really came on both Cooper and Beradi were found wanting. That is why I believe more weight needs to be given to the way we defended after Christmas.
The melt down in the play off second leg was unforgivable and let's not pretend it was a one off either (everyone makes mistakes but you must learn from them!)
posted on 29/7/19
Berardi was very good in August. Can't ride a whole season for 5 good games though. Didn't perform well when he stepped in against Wigan and ended the game for us against Derby
posted on 29/7/19
comment by Best Fans - ¡Leeds Carajo! (U2196)
posted 28 minutes ago
Berardi was very good in August. Can't ride a whole season for 5 good games though. Didn't perform well when he stepped in against Wigan and ended the game for us against Derby
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You came over him last Sept
posted on 29/7/19
comment by Kamara's left foot (U21862)
posted 37 minutes ago
comment by Best Fans - ¡Leeds Carajo! (U2196)
posted 28 minutes ago
Berardi was very good in August.
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You came over him last Sept
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Maybe that’s why his form hit a sticky patch
posted on 29/7/19
he did a decent job for a while and then he didn't.
which will it be this season?
i would not get rid right now, but he is a player we have to upgrade on. the sooner the better.
posted on 29/7/19
comment by milkyboy (U12731)
posted 26 minutes ago
comment by Kamara's left foot (U21862)
posted 37 minutes ago
comment by Best Fans - ¡Leeds Carajo! (U2196)
posted 28 minutes ago
Berardi was very good in August.
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You came over him last Sept
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Maybe that’s why his form hit a sticky patch
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posted on 30/7/19
ShaunM
It wouldn’t be very difficult replacing Berardi
I could get my boots on.
You make it sound like he’s good ???
Big transfer window, use it !