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| Quote: ArthurClues "On the basis that you would seem to prefer a % based, mistake free, meat and potatoes down the middle gameplan, which is what Huddersfield do - badly. As spectator who regularly attends the games, that's the last thing I want to see. Smith's vision of the game, which was very well executed in the first 40mins against Saints, is far more appealing to me. I accept that because of it's ambition mistakes will inevitably occur. The crucial thing for Smith, is demonstrating that he can win games on a regular basis with this approach to coaching. Now that he largely has he players he wants I think it's fair to judge him over the first dozen games of the season. I'm really hoping he can pull it off.'"
Agreed, I go to the rugby to be entertained not bored to dearh with % style rugby, as it happens though we are actually completing sets percentage wise, even with our style.
I can start to see our identity now, and to be fair we have won all our games in different ways.
I don’t think we’ll be consistent enough to bothering top two league positions but I think we can best anybody on our day. We were like that at points during the golden generation years aswell |
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| Quote: christopher "Mcguire and Burrow worked because Sinfield was in the side, who often played in the halves anyway.
You’re being Harsh on Frawley IMO'"
Sinfield was LF for a long time. We now have Cam Smith who wants to be in the halves too. What could go wrong?  |
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| Quote: Shabino "Sinfield was LF for a long time. We now have Cam Smith who wants to be in the halves too. What could go wrong? ![]()
Sinfield was our main organiser and kicker, you’re comparing apples with oranges.
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Be very interesting to see how we approach next week. Lisone will add something and so should Mom if he’s fit - knock on effect of getting Martin back in the pack where he seems to play his best.
Our left edge didn’t look as sexy in attack without Mom partnering Handley.
Not sure who is fit or ill, Croft has looked a little off it for 2 weeks for me.
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Roberts, Newman, Mom, Handley
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Oledski, Ackers, Sangare
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| Quote: ArthurClues "On the basis that you would seem to prefer a % based, mistake free, meat and potatoes down the middle gameplan, which is what Huddersfield do - badly. As spectator who regularly attends the games, that's the last thing I want to see. Smith's vision of the game, which was very well executed in the first 40mins against Saints, is far more appealing to me. I accept that because of it's ambition mistakes will inevitably occur. The crucial thing for Smith, is demonstrating that he can win games on a regular basis with this approach to coaching. Now that he largely has he players he wants I think it's fair to judge him over the first dozen games of the season. I'm really hoping he can pull it off.'"
"Meat and potatoes down the middle game plan" 
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| Quote: Simmo71 ""Meat and potatoes down the middle game plan" ![]()
I think you have high standards mate, bit like me. Think the only way to enjoy Leeds is to lower those standards as they’ll never play like they used to. None of the teams are as good as their pomp days. Simple as that, almost different game now.
It is annoying when people on here make out we don’t know what we’re talking about. I still play football, golf, cricket and snooker into my 40’s, so have some appreciation of the sporting world! At ground level too…..
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| Quote: Simmo71 ""Meat and potatoes down the middle game plan" ![]()
And do you not think you are prone to the odd wild exaggeration? Last weeks half time post against Leigh, for example.
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| Quote: ArthurClues "And do you not think you are prone to the odd wild exaggeration? Last weeks half time post against Leigh, for example.'"
Yep, I went way too early with that one....
Pure frustration. |
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| Quote: Simmo71 "Yep, I went way too early with that one.... ![]()
Well, in fairness it's never in short supply for Leeds fans. Sure we all hope it will change - and soon.
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| Quote: ArthurClues "Well, in fairness it's never in short supply for Leeds fans. Sure we all hope it will change - and soon.'"
Ha yeah, we’ve been given enough cause for frustration last few years….. |
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| Quote: ArthurClues "Well, in fairness it's never in short supply for Leeds fans. Sure we all hope it will change - and soon.'"
Exactly mate!
And this year is a bit of a roller coaster already.
I guess that makes it more interesting ATEOTD.
Roll on next Friday.... |
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| Quote: Shabino "Think the only way to enjoy Leeds is to lower those standards as they’ll never play like they used to. None of the teams are as good as their pomp days. Simple as that, almost different game now.'"
I think some fans expect perfect performances, sports more enjoyable when you accept players will miss tackles, drop the ball and make bad decisions. There’s a general negative attitude which looks for negative things. Just take a step back and enjoy the game.
This isn’t aimed at anyone in particular, just a general observation. |
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Let all the doubters keep doubting and those who believe keep believing.
We’re only interested in those in the bubble. Anyone who wants to come in the bubble, you can come in.
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| Quote: Shabino "It is annoying when people on here make out we don’t know what we’re talking about'" To be fair I don't think anyone suggested Simmo didn't know what he was talking about. |
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| Quote: MjM "To be fair I don't think anyone suggested Simmo didn't know what he was talking about.'"
Read through the threads. Not just this one but on the whole we all have a rant, get frustrated. But on the whole we are all pretty knowledgable and accepting. |
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| Quote: leedsbarmyarmy "I think some fans expect perfect performances, sports more enjoyable when you accept players will miss tackles, drop the ball and make bad decisions. There’s a general negative attitude which looks for negative things. Just take a step back and enjoy the game.
This isn’t aimed at anyone in particular, just a general observation.'"
Surely you expect elite players to perform at an elite level most of the time. You expect a club the size of Leeds with its resources and access to youth talent to be amongst the better sides. It is difficult to enjoy under performing players at a club that gets most things right apart from the one thing that should be the whole focus of the organisation.
Let's get things into perspective. |
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