Leeds secured their Championship status and the league being the ridiculous one that it is, we still have an outside chance of making the play offs as a 1-0 win moved us into the top half.
Brian McDermott's boys attacked from the off, displaying a passing game that left the Leeds fans purring. Luke Varney spurned a number of chances and should have scored what should've been quite an easy chance for a man in his form. Behind him, McCormack again ran the show, creating space with intelligent runs and his play on the ball was a joy to behold. In midfield, Austin was back to his Yaya Toure best, capping a good display with a fine finish and if I'm not mistaken JPearceDog managed to play ok at the back, despite only his x button working on his Xbox controller. Despite Leeds' early dominance, both teams went in level with neither goalkeeper having much to do.
The second half began well as Diouf was fouled by Shackell and Grant saved well as Varney directed the resultant McCormack free kick on target. Much was made of Charlie Austin before the game, who has a good record against Leeds, however, he was forced to miss the game due to an appendix operation. Step up Leeds United's Austin who timed his run well to meet a perfectly weighted pass from El Hadji Diouf to slot the ball underneath the helpless Grant. Leeds continued to press and had a number of chances to double their lead, yet the football was a damn sight better than the tripe we've been servd up recently and the players actually looked like they were enjoying themselves out on the pitch. In the last 10 minutes though, Leeds took their foot of the gas and both Ings and McCann had chances to equalise for Burnley but Leeds held on, securing their sixth 1-0 win of the season. Another positive was the introduction of Davide Somma, who entered the fray in the 84th minute and he will be doing everything he can to secure a contract extension in the last four games of the season.
A good start under Brian McDermott has gone some way to vindicating GFH's decision to get him in early; despite him not being the overwhelming fan's favourite. Luke Varney's post Sheffield Wed comments were telling in that McDermott was a calming influence on the team and that the lads didn't feel under as much pressure to get the ball forward do quickly. While it will take time for McDermott's style of play to be implemented, it is clear to see that the players respect him, just look at the transformation of Diouf in the past two games. So, 3 games left, 6 points off the play offs, THE DREAM IS STILL ALIVE!
MOT
Brian McDermott's boys attacked from the off, displaying a passing game that left the Leeds fans purring. Luke Varney spurned a number of chances and should have scored what should've been quite an easy chance for a man in his form. Behind him, McCormack again ran the show, creating space with intelligent runs and his play on the ball was a joy to behold. In midfield, Austin was back to his Yaya Toure best, capping a good display with a fine finish and if I'm not mistaken JPearceDog managed to play ok at the back, despite only his x button working on his Xbox controller. Despite Leeds' early dominance, both teams went in level with neither goalkeeper having much to do.
The second half began well as Diouf was fouled by Shackell and Grant saved well as Varney directed the resultant McCormack free kick on target. Much was made of Charlie Austin before the game, who has a good record against Leeds, however, he was forced to miss the game due to an appendix operation. Step up Leeds United's Austin who timed his run well to meet a perfectly weighted pass from El Hadji Diouf to slot the ball underneath the helpless Grant. Leeds continued to press and had a number of chances to double their lead, yet the football was a damn sight better than the tripe we've been servd up recently and the players actually looked like they were enjoying themselves out on the pitch. In the last 10 minutes though, Leeds took their foot of the gas and both Ings and McCann had chances to equalise for Burnley but Leeds held on, securing their sixth 1-0 win of the season. Another positive was the introduction of Davide Somma, who entered the fray in the 84th minute and he will be doing everything he can to secure a contract extension in the last four games of the season.
A good start under Brian McDermott has gone some way to vindicating GFH's decision to get him in early; despite him not being the overwhelming fan's favourite. Luke Varney's post Sheffield Wed comments were telling in that McDermott was a calming influence on the team and that the lads didn't feel under as much pressure to get the ball forward do quickly. While it will take time for McDermott's style of play to be implemented, it is clear to see that the players respect him, just look at the transformation of Diouf in the past two games. So, 3 games left, 6 points off the play offs, THE DREAM IS STILL ALIVE!
MOT