Match Thread Leeds Utd v Everton - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[Bob Latchford]

The first two games have been a refreshing alternative to what I thought id be watching this season. Early days but shoots of hope and we’re scoring goals!

 

[MisterJ]

Win your home games, try not to lose away.

Leeds will always be a handful at home, happy with a point.

 

[deipnosophist]

I just woke up and see our brave lionhearts have won a point ...well in Everton. That was effectively Leeds’ first home PL game so was a tough ask.
Good start to the season!

PS did not see any of the game but I gave MotM to Crab Iwobi. I feel a little sorry for Crab and I hope when he sees my vote, it lifts his spirits.

 

[Wat Tyler]

DCL is excellent in the air but he is not and never will be a natural finisher. Would love us to bring in another striker especially if Kean goes.

 

[Toffe3m4n]

If Brighton and Watford draw this evening we'll end the day in 2nd.

 

[brieverton]

Allan MOTM for me, huge for him to complete an away game like this with such intensity. Feel it will be a big boost to his confidence.

 

[BNE_Blue]

Could have won that 4-2 or 5-2 if we were a bit more clinical. Would of taken the draw before kick off given the circumstances for them. Happy with the performance. I think Richy could get a rest vs Brighton.

 

[Bob Latchford]

Was quite funny seeing Delph telling Keane to calm down and keep his head, only for Keane to immediately get the wobbles and boot the ball straight at Delph in panic. Keane def seems to struggle more when given time to think about what he’s doing.

 

[Terrarian]

Feels like a long time since I genuinely enjoyed watching us play football until this match. I don't begrudge the draw at all. Both teams went for it until the end.

doesn't the crowd make a huge difference as well, so glad fans are back.

 

[Davidoff]

At least we have a clear plan, and the players are actually working hard

 

[Yarrgh]

There's a couple of seasons worth of inadequate fitness work in there for me compared to a Leeds team that has been well drilled under Bielsa for some time. It might be a couple of percent difference but it's significant in my eyes.

Say what you want about Benitez but that I am sure will improve.

Other than that, too many silly niggles going on. Cannot get dragged into that as it will cost us in bookings and suspensions and I don't want a reputation like Leeds do for being dirty.

Work in progress. Tricky game navigated. Next...

Oh and well done Gray!

 

[kev]

Very encouraging display in what was always going to be a difficult match given that it was their first prem game in front of their fans for beards.
Several individual errors (as usual) but generally speaking it was a good team performance and if Dom had his scoring boots on it might havd been 3 points.
I'm going with Doucoure for MOM for the second week running. Allan and Gray were both in contention.
Early days, but two enjoyable to watch matches so far.
COYB

 

[Gwladys St. Glory]

Went for Allan because it was a game where you could worry that he (or Davies) could get bypassed by quick running and counter-attacking. Thought he did a superb job.

same

 

[tadpole]

There's more goals in this. Reckon we'll have to score again just to come away with a point.

called it

 

[kleew]

Players Rating:

• Pickford 8 - solid
• Coleman 7 - solid at the back, didn’t venture far, weak attempt
• Mina 9 - a true tough CH, countless timely interceptions, hope he stays healthy
• Keane 4 - two assists so far which costs us points, need to rest him, period
• Digne 7 - didn’t deliver enough crosses and a stupid yellow card, still solid on the left
• Gray 9.5 - a future star in the making, confident with his own ability and deservedly, a goal
• Allan 8 - more up to pace than the first game, played his heart out, a fighter
• Doucoure 8 - solid in front of our backline and pushes fwd when needed
• Iwobi 7.5 - second half performance won him one extra point, a nice through pass to CL
• Richarlison 6 - maybe the long playing season took its toll as he looked jaded
• CL 7 - took a point off for missing the wonderful spoon-fed pass from Iwobi
• Townsend 7- committed everytime he is on the field, a great asset on the right
• Delphe 5 - looks unconvincing, a disaster to happen the longer he holds the ball
• Kean - too short a time on the field to rate

• Rafael 9 - took us to new fitness level which lasted 90+mins, and we managed to fight toe to toe with Leeds in this department. We look organised as a team and we create chances. As Ancelotti always emphasize on attitude and fighting spirit, but without fitness, is just empty talks and wishes. With Godfrey and Gbamin still to come back, we can be ambitious and hopeful of a great season ahead.

CYOB, UTFT