The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Thursday 5th March) Does defensively minded Farke needs to go for broke
Good Morning. It's Thursday 5th March, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Does defensively minded Farke need to go for broke
Tuesday's loss to Sunderland has drawn criticism from many Leeds fans for being too defensive. It's true, the Whites enjoyed the lions share of the opportunities, but if truth be known, apart from Rodon's offside effort, they never looked like scoring. At least the Whites enjoyed shots at goal, however tame, the only effort on target for Regis Le Bris' team was the spot kick.
It's a difficult balancing act. Undoubtedly, Leeds have picked up draws, where (on paper) the odds didn't look good (like Manchester Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea), but have also drawn games they should have won for being too defensively minded, like they did against an injury ravaged Sunderland, who had not won away from home since last October.
In their last 15 matches, Leeds have won 3, lost four and drawn 8. I've often thought that one point for a draw is disproportionate. To my way of thinking, two points for a win, and four for a draw would be both more logical and fair. 18th place West Ham are now just three points behind the Whites - is it time we go for broke?
A bad night for Leeds fans
Leeds fans will be looking over their shoulders this morning after West Ham picked up 3 precious points at Fulham and Nottingham Forest come back twice from losing positions to draw at the Etihad, moving them both within striking distance of the Whites, albeit the Hammers have a far less healthy goal difference.
The form guide tells an alarming picture. Three losses, two draws and a win have seen the Whites only collect five points from their last six games, and let's face it - they look knackered!!! Not recruiting in January (Buonanotte doesn't count) whilst all over teams around them have, must give Leeds relegation rivals both a shot in the arm as far as fresh players are concerned, and a phycological boost.