But Byram seems to be first choice LB, I know he can play both but getting a consistent team out and getting players playing together is key, Gnonto and Byram have been linking up well, the more they play together on the left, the better understanding they will get.

byram is injury prone muscle wise. that's the only reason I suggested a rest as leeds only played on Sunday.

Yeah agree there good point. Losing Spence for a few weeks is a blow, Ayling needs a rest.

byram on bench. I thought he wouldn't be risked so close to the last game.
james starting was a bit of a shock.

strange game. totally dominated for 60 minutes but the sending off, justified imo, changed the game. hung in really well though. only poor ones for me were ayling, yet again, and dan james. no real shock with them two

A decent point all things considered and another clean sheet. Rodon very unlucky to get two yellows, referee was a joke. We should have been 2 up at least first half though and nearly got punished for it.

I’m still not convinced about Piroe playing at 10… another team snuffed him out there too easily. He needs to be our main goal threat. Rutter did ok but he’s frustrating to watch at times, needs a few chances

Leicester look like walking the league. We need 3 points at home against Watford. We need to be building momentum

Both full backs were the weak links in attack and defence. If Byram is fit, he has to play, he's levels above Shackleton and Ayling.
Dan James shouldn't start, especially on the right wing in this system.
Rodon was so unlucky with that first yellow, he was the best player on the pitch until the red card.

the first yellow, unless you played or reffed at a really good level you won't get.
bielsa in the murderball games told his players to practice what he called good fouls. to stop breaks and dangerous situations. had the hull player got free it was 3 on 2. rodon made sure he fouled him.
it's what professionals call a professional foul.
I watched the game with an ex leeds great and international player. soon as it happened he called it.
ref was bloody awful that I will agree with

Yes I agree. thought Shack was poor especially going forwards. Ayling as usual very erratic. Thought it was Grays worst game of the season too, but he’s still learning he’s bound to have the odd off game. Also agree about James. Hoping Gnonto recovers quick.

I’ve watched Rodons second yellow again a few times and he was unlucky imo. Summerville looked dangerous but he holds onto the ball too long

Anyway onto the weekend, really need 3 points otherwise we’re going to be a fair way off top 3

Missed most the game but saw the red card and the huge miss at the end.

One point isn't too bad under the circumstances.

Did you see Rutters chance ? one on one with the keeper... first half. nearly fell over when he struck the ball... keeper decent save but it should have been a goal. if that was Piroe one on one he was in the back of the net.. trouble is he was busy playing further back as a 10...

Farke says Piroe likes to come from deep but I `m not sure it means playing as a 10.
Not that I know more than Farke btw.
Rutter cannot lead the line as he does not posses the skills to do that imo.
Piroe needs to lead the line with Rutter playing the 10 if he has to play him.
We should have signed a 10 that`s for sure along with a LB.
James might be ok to come on a as sub with 15/20 to go and Ayling once Spence is fit is a squad player.

funny how nobody moaned about piroe at 10 after Ipswich or millwall......
not saying you're wrong mind.....

I'd say the jury is out at the moment on it... for me we've signed the best striker in the championship, he's prem quality and we're playing him at 10.. it has worked in a couple of games and not worked in a couple so it's definitely jury out time...

Rutter has done pretty well and i love his attitude, but he has missed a few sitters which if you'd put Piroe in those areas he would have taken them 99% of the time. Piroe doesn't have the pace of Rutter which i get, but i think you have to have your best goal scorer up front surely.. i suspect though Farke thinks because we don't have an out and out 10, Piroe at 10 and Rutter at 9 are possibly the best options at the moment.. I think if we struggle to score Saturday he will need to change it. I think Summerville could be a good 10 if he just starts being a bit better when he releases the ball.

I met Rutter yesterday by the way, daughter got a photo with him. Lovely lad, very friendly. His car is unreal... Lambo Urus in matt purple..