Saturday Morning Comes Early
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Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
Saturday, October 06, 2018
Lakenheath Old Boys
We are all former students at Lakenheath High School and other public schools in East Anglia. We were in school in the 70s and 80s and drank deeply from the well of British culture of those decades - the pints, the telly, and of course the footie!
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596 Comments:
Good morning, Bob. Up early to join ahead of a busy day. How was your week?
Morning, MUR - great to have you on board. I had a really good, relatively relaxing week with the Dean away at a conference. Looking forward to this one. I've just puled up the ESPN+ link.
Great to hear. It was a busy week for Yours Truly and looking forward to a three day weekend. Will be leaving for San Marcos once Jacquelyn is finished taking the SAT
Really looking forward to this one. Glancing at the form guide makes for curious reading as both are in the top six but each have just two wins from their last six and three draws in that timespan. After the sugar rush of Bielsa’s start to life at the club, Leeds have had to grind out results while not playing particularly well; case in point being the 1-0 win at Hull in midweek.
I wish Jacquelyn all the best of luck on the SAT today.
I expect the promotion race to go down to the final match. It will be really competitive this season
The team news:
Leeds: Peacock-Farrell, Cooper (c), Jansson, Phillips, Ayling, Klich, Saiz, Dallas, Alioski, Harrison, Roberts
Brentford: Daniels, Dalsgaard, Mepham, Konsa, Yennaris, Sawyers, Mokotjo, Odubajo, Canós, Watkins, Maupay (c)
Cheers, mate. I will let her know. Time to wake her up
Wahay - finally have the link going on ESPN+
They're off from ER!
And we're underway at Elland Road. Come on, you Whites!
Great to see both teams in their traditional kits as it should be
Desperate bees defending as they struggle to clear.
Tyler Roberts nearly in there after a mistake. He's scored three goals in the past three matches. We'll need him to keep scoring while Kemar Roofe is injured.
Stu Dallas in need of some treatment early doors.
Stuart Dallas down off a clumsy challenge from Cannos
Part of the reason Leeds have had to grind out results is because several regular starters are out injured
Maupay tackled for a Bees corner. He's the captain of the day
DeaN Smith, the manager of the Bees, at ER. Now IO know why the Dean was out all week. Attending matches at ER. You must be jealous.
Oh - Tyler Roberts nearly in again. He's the danger man today.
Cannos sure got a hold of an AYling pass then the Bees win a free kick off an Ayling challenge.
That's right - we came back from the international break with several inexplicable injuries to the likes of Roofe, Pablo and Bamford.
Horrible free kick from Cannos easily cleared.
Doing well considering those injuries.
Alioski called for a foul on Daalsgard , who was the Danish right back in the World Cup.
Brucie sacked by Villa. Dean Smith a possible replacement. I guess he's not interested in a position at SUNY Fred Town
Struggling with the link. It keeps freezing up on me.
Konsa wins a free kick when all that seemed to happen is that he was lightly Klicked.
OH!!! Maupay shoots inches wide on a Bees break that nearly gave them the lead. Finger tip save by BPF for a Bees corner that is cleared by the first man
Sorry to hear that. Hope your link starts working
Klich strides forward and tries one. He's full of confidence with four goals so far this season.
Long range effort from Klich several yards wide.
I've got it back, thanks. Just had to refresh.
Did you like my Dean jokes?
Great to read. Know how that feels/.
That sounds like a run of winnable fixtures after the international break.
I did, mate. Not sure my Dean would appreciate them, though.
What's the schedule after the break?
Dean Smith does have a captain for the Bees , rotating them every match because he claims there are natural leaders on the pitch. Sound like your Dean?
Cheers. Thought you would appreciate that
Nice interplay up front for us but none of it quite comes off.
Bees fans making themselves heard despite not having an away win since April.
It was Blackburn and Ipswich at home and Forest away. Not bad.
Long range effort from Cannos straight to BPF
That's a decent schedule, but nothing can be taken for granted in the Championship
That's true - it is a very competitive league.
We should start getting our players back after the break as well.
Klich called for another soft challenge.
Hey Boys
Had a bit of a late night with the guys last night and then it then I had to reesstablish connection to the account
I am here
Decent save by Luke Daniels from Tyler Roberts off nice one touch passing.
Oh - great move from us leads to Roberts trying one with his unfavored left peg. Saved by Daniels.
Good morning , UWS. Great to have you around.
Morning, UWS - great to have you on board. Hope you're not feeling the ill effects of the late night.
MOT! COME ON YOU WHITES!
STING THE BEES!
Wake up to the news ... insiders at Old Trafford say Jose is out no matter the result today!
My What's App thread had "GOODBYE JOSE" as its title... I got excited it had happened
Wow - that's great news. Zizou on his way to OT. Or Stevie Bruce?
WOW ! It's about time , but surprised it's happening this quickly. Who is the favorite to succeed him? Brucie is now available.
Maupay has a go from range but P-F had it covered.
BPF turns around a long range effort from MAupay after a poor defensive clearance.
I guess the timing is right. A two week break gives time to break in the successor.
Half way through this first half and I'm reasonably pleased with the way we're playing. We're struggling to find the goals though with Roofe out.
HOW DID LEEDS SURVIVE!!!
OH!!! Olly Watkins has a shot deflect on to the bar then BPF with a save from MAupay from point blank range
Oh - deflected shot onto the crossbar! What a let-off!
Odubajo obstructing Kal Phillips. Should have been a booking
Klich off because he lost a contact lens? Can't see where it fell?
Klich is off needing a new contact lens.
The Bees have dominated the last few minutes. Hope they're not about to be stung?
After this match I will be around sparsely for the 10 AM match then not sure when I will be around next due to the international break
MOT!
Olly Watkins wins a free kick thanks to an Ayling challenge.
The free kick from Cannos is headed out for a Bees corner.
The corner from Olly Watkins overcooked and cleared away
Bob will be pleased to hear that the contact Lens has been Kliched , so it's back to 11 vs 11.
We need a goal!
Maupay is in from a tight angle but P-F is behind the shot, thankfully.
That sums up his half as a Leeds attack ends due to an Ayling slip on the turf.
Ayling is having a 'mare!
Feel fine just got back late.
We were going up to Saratoga to see the Battlefields but missed the exit. So we drove up the fancy Sagamore hotel on Lake George. Walked around there and ate at pub restaurant inside the hotel. Stopped at Friendly's for a dessert.... we are party guys!!
Since I've been watching...Brentford have been on top
That's true - we've been giving the ball away too much in the past ten minutes.
Sounds like an exciting evening. Definite party animals. You have a three day weekend to rest .
Sawyers , in the Bees midfield, making Leeds feel like Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.
Kal Phillips called for a soft foul on Sawyers.
On a raft going down a river?
Mini Cooper called for a foul. That one seemed more of a foul as he drove in with that challenge.
LOL, mate! Not sure if it's that dominant a performance, but Bielsa will want a better second half from Leeds.
Oh - have a go, Sammy!
Scrappy toward the end of the half here.
Oh - Sammy did shoot this time but was off target.
oooh...just wide or high!
A near Pre Saiz shot is just over . The closest Leeds have come to scoring
A pair of stoppage time minutes
Kal Phillips picks up his requisite yellow card for a nasty clip.
Jeremy Simpson books Kal Phillips for a foul on Olly Watkins
Oh - close call again but Pontus cleared it out.
Leeds fans chanting that Mr. Simpson doesn't know what he's doing. He does. He 's been really picky.
Another Bees corner/
It was actually Tyler Roberts booked for back chat. It's 0-0 at the half.
And that's half-time. 0-0. We'll need to do better in the second half to stay top.
Half time... nil nil at half time but what I have seen it has been exciting and fast
Will be out the first few minutes of the second half to take Jacquelyn to SAT testing
Is it back for you guys?
Finally back
Off we go
It's Leeds Time
We're away again at Elland Road - come on!
Cheap free kick for the Bees... Row Q please
How on earth is this a free kick? And Jansson and Ayling have both picked up yellow cards.
Brentford taking an age to take this
Wall looks too far back...all that for that... WELL DONE LAD
Wahay! It's well over from Watkins.
Bees getting far too much space and chances.. come on Leeds... GET YOUR FINGERS OUT
We're really under the cosh early on in this half. Not liking it.
not a good run
Winning only 2 of the last 6
Back for the remainder of the match. The most recent comments sound like much of the same.
I agree, mate. Not good.
This commentator needs to put a sock in it!
Too many draws during that run and on course for another one win would feel like a bee sting to our Bob/.
A Pre Saiz pass, but not a Pre Saiz run from ALi/
Harrison more like the inept President Harrison as he was miles offside.
Santa needs to bring me a blue bucket for Christmas!
Harrrison played down the right and poor cross , but Konsa clears for a Leeds corner.
A bizarre ball forward earns us a cheap corner. Let's use it!
STRUTH... how did that not go in!!
OH!!! a corner headed by Liam Copper and a brilliant save from Luke Daniels . The off the post by Kal Phillips.
Oh - off the post from Kal after a real scramble! Great save by Daniels!
Tony wanted me to tell you that he feels the same as me
He is rooting for Leeds all the way but can't wait to start hating them next season in the Prem!!
Better from Leeds since I returned. Perhaps my presence can inspire Leeds to a goal or two.
I feel the same about Leeds.
Say 'hi' to Tony for me!
Inside sources are saying Jose is out
United say they are staying with him
Neville is disgusted with United
Done
I can't wait to play United in the Premiership. We have a really good record against Steve Bruce teams.
OH!!! Maupay through. Thought he gave the Bees the lead, but cleared off the line from Ayling
Phew! Cleared off the line. Close thing again.
Brentford get a pen and the commentator had no idea!!
Has the referee given Brentford a penalty?! What on earth!
BLOODY HELL!! BPF BOOKED AS HE'S CALLED FOR A FOUL OFF WHAT SEEMED A SUPERB SAVE. PENALTY TO THE BEES
I thought he called it right away... bugger
Miss it please.... up he comes...slots it home
bloody hell!Maupay scores from the spot, sending BPF the wrong way.
NEVER A PEN!!
HE FELL OVER!!
AWFUL DECISION!!
Bugger! Maupay rolls it in and we're 0-1 behind.
Terrible decision.
Sorry, Bob. Leeds hard done by. That was never a penalty.
Former Bee, Adam Forshaw, on for Klich
Leeds will be spurred on by this
THEY WILL WIN
Please say hi to Tony from me as well.
MOT !
COME ON YOU WHITES! IT'S LEEDS TIME FOR SOME LEEDS GOALS!
We need two goals now - come on!
Meppen booked for a foul on Tyler Roberts. About bloody time. Both Welsh teammates.
Free kick chance now for us. Come on!
OH!!! Header from Mini Cooper driven just wide off the free kick. It doesn't matter as he's flagged offside.
Oh - I thought that header from Cooper was going in. Offside anyway.
Pontus gets away with a challenge that could have given the Bees another penalty, especially from this ref.
OH!!!! Tyler Roberts shoots just wide off a pass from Jack Harrison./
IT'S LEEDS TIME!!
Oh - Roberts gets clear of his marker but his effort is wide.
Cheers, mate - we need it!
Seventeen year old Jack Clark, on for Tyler Roberts.
According to the Beeb... the ER faithful were singing 1 nil to the referee
We're bring on Jack Clark, who looks about 13, for Stu Dallas.
Now Odubajo booked for the Bees.
Nice one from the Elland Road faithful.
OptaJoe
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10 - Neal Maupay is the first player to reach 10 league goals in the top four tiers of English football this season. Commandment.
Sorry for Dallas, not Tyler Roberts.
Great stat. With gifted penalty decisions like that it's no wonder/.
Leeds win a free kick off an Ayling Bees challenge. Why wasn't that a booking for Odabajo.? Should have been a second yellow for him
Free kick from ALi straight to Bees keeper,. Luke Daniels. Then a poor pass from Harrison cleared and Leeds win a free kick just outside the Bees box.
Bielsa believes bringing on Chelsea loanee, Lewis Baker, is Pre Saizly a correct decision.
Fifteen minutes to rescue this one.
Dean Smith makes a double substitution for the Bees.
This one has to go in.
OH!! Baker bends it like Beckham , but inches wide.
Oh - Lewis Baker takes and it's just wide into the side netting.
Dean Smith is the Bees manager, but this ref is not even competent enough to be called Dean Martin
Speaking of that.... it was 17 years ago today the Becks did that exact thing to Greece!!
Handbags with the Brentford bench...there's not time for that!
Ali needs to not get involved with the Bees coaching staff. Why that's like going into a beehive.
Come on, you Whites!
That's correct, UWS. Hadn't thought about that. Wasn't that Becks free kick scored at OT?
I agree - Ali needs to stay focused.
Yes it was.
Germany resigned to the playoffs.... but made the Final anyway!
Surely < Tyler Roberts was obstructed. How was that not a foul?
We've got them on the rack now. Come on!
Remember that well. Perfect timing with those stats, considering the international break is just around the corner.
I don't know if you two agree with me, but Homer Simpson would have done a better job than Jeremy Simpson, the ref for this match
Leeds WILL score!
Brentford waste some time with a late substitution.
ooh... deflected just behind the oncoming runner
The final roll of the dice from Bob's boss, dean Smith , as Alan Judge on for Olly Watkins who won that joke of a penalty. A sick joke at that
Too much long ball stuff from us now. We need to relax and play our stuff.
Useless corner... beat the first man!
Meppen clears for a Leeds corner. Corner from Ali headed by Meppen back to Ali
AT 10 AM , NBCSN will be televising the Spuds vs Evil Neil's lads, which is much easier than facing Barca.
YES!!!
BRILLIANT FREE KICK AND HEADER!!!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! PONTUS TIES IT UP FOR LEEDS WITH A HEADED GOAL
I'm cheering more for this United's goal than mine!!
YESSSS!!!!!
Pontus levels it!
COME ON LEEDS!MOT! TIME FOR A LEEDS WINNER
well deserved considering Ref Simpson gifted the Bees a goal.
Four added minutes
LEEDS TIME!!
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