Agree that Struijk could have done better for their goal and Rothwell like you are saying running into a blind alley.
Meslier for me is a liability.
I`m having an argument/disagreement with some of my Leeds mates who are saying they`re happy with a point at Preston.
But if we are going to get top 2 we should be beating a team nearer the bottom than they are the top.
Same goes for other games like Bristol City, games we should be winning.
Usual suspects who flatter to deceive like Bamford and Aaronson shouldn`t really be in or around the team.
Gnonto who I like isn`t having much impact compared to James but I think we should try him in the 10.
Next 5 games could give us 15 points.

Bamford has driven me mad at times throughout his Leeds career, and ideally we shouldn’t even be considering him for selection. The reality is he’s still a better centre forward than Piroe who doesn’t win aerial duels, throw himself where it hurts or run in behind defences. In short, apart from bullying the worst teams with the odd tap in Piroe is a millstone around the team’s neck for a lot of games. People will be quick to slate Bamford for the missed back heel yesterday, and at first glance it’s understandable. But when you watch it back, his movement is superb to fool and then get across the front of the defender and the ball came quickly behind him. Piroe has not got across the front of a defender in the last 2 years and his movement in the box is terrible. The equaliser came from Joseph getting across a defender and you can’t just wait for the ball to arrive at your feet 6 yards out like Piroe does. Farke picks the team and he seems besotted with Piroe, he’s even letting him make a right bo***c## of free kicks on the edge of the area. He’s done it 3 or 4 times now this season and Farke needs to tell the idiot to keep out of the way and let someone who can actually kick a ball, like Rothwell, have a shot at goal.

. you criticise piroe for only scoring tap ins but then praise bamford who missed a tap in.an absolute sitter. again! piroe has scored plenty from getting across his opponent in the box. take out his goals we are 7/8 placed. and it doesn't matter who you play you need to score. and Rothwell has taken a few free kicks recently and hit the wall every time.
having said that we needed a pressing player up top yesterday.
and nobody has commented on how much preston battled. they are a huge side too.
again the final ball in was awful. james rarely beat the first man. you could have a prime ian rush up top but if the service is awful he won't score.
for me a good point. tough place to go

Bamford’s wasn’t a tap in, the ball was going behind him and he improvised with a back heel. Piroe wouldn’t even have been there, he’d have been hanging around behind a defender expecting the ball to go straight through him. The same with the equaliser, Joseph getting in front of the defender resulting in the goal. If you hadn’t noticed, James was the provider on both occasions, do you actually watch the games ? The reason why Piroe rarely gets on the end of a cross is because he doesn’t attack the space or get in front of defenders, it seems unbelievable you would attack currently the best player in the team (James) because of Piroe’s failings. I suppose when James set up another two goals with crosses versus Swansea it was his fault that Piroe didn’t score and got subbed ?

I actually go to games. and yes james twice put in a great ball.but he also hit the first man time and time again.
you defend bamford as the ball was behind him but slaughter aaronson and yet the ball held up.and was behind him.
do you watch games as you only seem to post when leeds lose??? whys that??

You’re making yourself look silly Tad. Nowhere have I slaughtered Aaronson, I actually defended him after going to Elland Road in midweek from people who get on his case. I never mentioned his miss yesterday, you’ve got the wrong person. As for only posting when Leeds lose, if you check back I comment on every game whether we win or lose. Get your facts right.

The ongoing scape goating of Piroe on this thread is really boring now.

top scorer.
couldn't agree more

I rate him personally, he's the best goal scorer at the club, but he struggles particularly away when teams sit well back, his natural game isn't a 9. As you say Tad. a 9 in Jan could be as important as anything but i suspect that won't happen, given we have Bamford and Joseph on the books also, unless Bamford went out somewhere..

Saturday I'd like joseph at 9 and piroe playing off him. a hybrid 10/ second striker role. I'd like to see ramanazi get a start too

Yep, that would work. Ramazanni getting back to something like would be a big boost. Gnonto's form has dipped a bit, mind you i wouldn't mind seeing him back in the 10 role at some point.

I agree. he was hit and miss on Saturday. should beat Oxford though so chance to start/rest a few

Goals was always going to be a problem and was highlighted by many commentators at the conclusion of the transfer window. Tad makes some excellent points about the shortcomings of certain players who seem beyond criticism here. If Piroe is the best scoring option then the team need to play to his strengths. Coaching attack is not a strength of Farke and as fans have to accept that.

Farke is no Bielsa but he will win as many games and surely fans have to trust his judgement? Having said that Leeds look a completely different team away from Elland Rd and Farke needs to address that.

Apparently Buendia could be available in Jan, he's only played less than 40 mins this season.. i do wonder if we might try tempt him. Him and Farke go way back

Like who?