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Saturday, December 07, 2019
You know you'll need to join me today, right?
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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Morning, chaps - first up in the Prem this morning is Everton, with club legend Duncan "Big Dunc" Ferguson in charge as a caretaker after Marco Silva's sacking in mid-week, against high-flying Chelsea under club legend Frank Lampard.
Here's the team news:
Everton: Pickford, Sidibe, Holgate, Keane, Digne, Walcott, Schneiderlin, Sigurdsson, Iwobi, Richarlison, Calvert-Lewin.
Subs: Baines, Tosun, Bernard, Stekelenburg, Davies, Kean, Niasse.
Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, James, Christensen, Zouma, Azpilicueta, Kante, Kovacic, Willian, Mount, Pulisic, Abraham.
Subs: Jorginho, Barkley, Caballero, Hudson-Odoi, Batshuayi, Tomori, Emerson Palmieri.
Referee: Craig Pawson (South Yorkshire).
Morning Bob
I am here for most of the day today
I actually have to miss the end of the Manc Derby as I have to leave to go to a party with my cousins up at Jenny Lake
This is my last weekend on LOB until 2020!
Next weekend, I will be in Fla and the following weekend in Engl!
Good morning, Bob and Dave. I'm up and ready for the big Derby Day and Big Dunc's match in charge of the Toffees.
And here's the starting line-up for the Leeds this morning:
Kiko, Stu Dallas, Ayling, Berardi, Alioski, White, Klich, Pablo, Harrison, Costa, Patrick. Subs: Miazek, Douglas, Nketiah, Hosannah, Gotts, Clarke, Casey.
Morning David
Morning, boys - I hope you're well rested because it's going to be a big day.
Wahay! The coverage has started on the Plus.
Way hey.... Leeds coverage has started
WAY HAY! GOT THE LINK ON PLUS
12 miles separate Huddersfield and Leeds
Didn't know they were that close
Looks like there is a healthy away support who've made the 12 mile drive down the M6 from Leeds. MOT!
Thanks to Dave's informative BBC 2 radio link I found out that Nigel Pearson became the new Hornets manager. I don't see him preventing the Hornets going down. How about Bob and Dave?
Z Cars starting...and NBC go to commerical
They used to show the atmosphere
Leeds fans making that marathon journey
The Terriers managed by Danny Cowley, who took Abe Lincoln from the National League to League One and to the FA Cup Quarters as a non League side
Haven't heard of three of those Leeds subs
We are off at Goodison
They're off from SB in what is a tough first match in charge for Big Dunc
Attacking formation for us with only Ben White as holding middle in the absence of the suspended Kal Phillips. Ben's been brilliant this season.
If I were a Liverpool fan I would consider this a dream season. Running away with the league and the Toffees in the drop zone with a tough schedule this month
We are off at the John Smith Stadium
Where did Huddersfield use to play?
I think they're at Goodison, mate.
They're off from West Yorkshire. COME ON LEEDS! MOT!
We're away at the John Smith.
Yes they are. Thanks for the clarification. Goodison it us
Early Terriers free kick
Leeds need to survive an early free kick...they do
Into the wall by top scorer, Karlan Grant.
No cheating....where did Hudders used to play
Into the wall from the early free kick. There's definitely a feeling of a big of needle at the John Smith.
No idea, mate.
GOAL....Everton take the lead!!
Of course, Everton are going to start being world beater....United are up next
An interesting stat. Liverpool scored with every shot on target in the Mersey Derby. Not one single save by Pickford. Poor keeping by Picks or the Toffees with a super soft centre? I'm going with soft centre.
GOAL !!! TOFFEES TAKE THE LEAD. GREAT HEADER BY RICH ARLISON AND BIG DUNC CELEBRATES
They used to play at
LEEDS Road
The fans must have hated that name!!
I'm sure that they did.
Big Dunc effect straight away, eh?
The Toffees getting a reaction from Big Dunc being in charge. The Toffees doping what they weren't doing when Marco Silva was in charge. They were flying into tackles. Won the ball in midfield. Rich Arlison played the ball wide right to Sidibe and his return cross was headed in by Rich Arlison
Has Kiko improved in the net lately...he hasn't gone on walkabout lately
Leeds causing themselves problems
Get your finger out
We're under some pressure early doors here at the John Smith.
Ridiculous back pass there by Leeds
I DON'T GET IT
I think so, Bob. I sure didn't see that commitment shown in the midfield for the goal when Marco Silva was in charge.
Well we've got the best defensive record in the league, with 10 clean sheets. He's certainly a part of that.
Did you read my comment that I won't see the end of the Manc Derby ?
I'll have NBC on my phone
Not clicking yet for us. Come on!
Nice flick by Tammy to Pul
I saw that; we'll all be pulling for United.
I have a feeling Big Dunc will be a disciplinarian. Don't think too many players are going to mess around with him. I sure wouldn't . Think putting my hand into a beehive would be a lesser punishment. How about Bob and Dave?
I did, Dave. Wishing you well on your trips to FLA and Blighty. The color of my skin today is jealous!
I hate it when players start playing like world beaters all of a sudden! Who's in charge shouldn't matter
Patient build up there but Harrison had strayed offside.
Two brothers in charge at Huddersfield. How is that fair?
In the match on the telly , both clubs managed by club legends that played for them
Better from us now - some more patient build up.
They were in charge of Abe Lincoln and took them from the National League to League One as well as an FA Cup Quarter final. Were in charge of Braintree prior to that and were P.E. teachers. What a rise they've had the past few years
Helder wins us a corner through his persistence.
Ooh off the Sunday roast
Picks does something he didn't do in the Mersey Derby. Does anyone know the answer ? It's not a pun but an actual question
Oh - off the post from the corner. A training pitch routine that worked a treat there.
OH! Off the post from Klich. Better from Leeds the past few minutes
That quiz question about Picks is an actual question, not a joke or pun
Bacuna threatened there but Ayling blocked his shot well.
Bob will be observing that form gets thrown out the window in local derbies.
Great Chelsea chance , but too much passing about in the Toffees box. Take a shot!
Rich Arlison down after flying into a tackle. One of the few players who played well under Marco Silva
Oh - great save from Kiko to prevent what seemed like a certain own goal!
Nice athletic save by Casilla from a Mounie header off a Terriers free kick
made a save?
Decent save by Kiko
It's been all Chelsea since that Toffees goal, but a more disciplined Toffees approach. Seems like Bib Dunc is going back to basics as he should
The Terriers are definitely up for this one - and they've won another corner.
Yes. Casilla had to be athletic to prevent an OG
Ali seemed to lash out there - he needs to cut that out.
The Terriers have improved since the Cowley brothers took charge. Would be mid table had the bros been in charge all season
Leeds got an easy draw in the Third Round
Away at Arsenal...everyone wins at the Em!
Arsenal's worse run since 1977!!
Two Terriers down now after a clash of heads from that corner.
Michael Keane concedes a corner on a Chelsea corner. The last thing Big Dunc needs. Seems like Rich Arlison is down with a knee injury
I saw that stat, Dave. I was perplexed when I saw that. Not sure who the Gunners are going to get to stop the rot. Marco Silva is now available.
Wasn't that run in 1977, Terry Neill's first season in charge? He inherited a poor side and built a decent team in his time in charge
That run down the Leeds right sure isn't going to Costa the Terriers a goal with that overcooked cross halfway to the Pennines
Oh - Patrick had a half chance there. Ballooned his shot well over.
High and wide by Bamford after Leeds won a tackle on the high press.
Wonder if anyone knows who Steve has in mind to be the next Gunners manager
Oh - the chipped ball in there nearly found Patrick. Just tipped away for a corner.
Cross by Dallas headed out for a corner or else Bamford would have had a tap in
Arsenal's fixtures are not easy coming up... they could drop even lower!
Monday West Ham A
12/15 City H
12/21 Everton A
12/26 Bournemouth A
12/29 Chelsea H
1/1 United H
Klich's attempt wins another corner.
Corner headed away and a shot from Klich off Schindler for another corner
Not easy at all for the Gunners. Their season could start to unravel if they don't get a solid character in as manager soon.
That's a great point, Dave. It's top to get a top manager this time of the season
Ali seemed to lash out again there. Stupid.
That's true, Bob. Perhaps Allegri, who left Juve. I wouldn't hire someone to manage a Prem tam unless they speak fluent English
The Toffees with a tough schedule too, but based on this showing they may improve.
Could you see Arsenal not winning any of those games?
I think I'm correct that the Saint shave currently replaced the Toffees in the drop zone. Can anyone verify that?
Klich receiving directions from the gaffer while there is an injury being treated on the pitch.
Does Beilsa still not speak English ?
He better have learned some! It looked like a translator at work there
I could, Dave. The Gunners lost a few at Dean's Court when Arsene was in charge and the Toffees look like they will be tough to beat at Goodison.
Goal coming...I'm off to the loo
Agreed. Ancelotti would be a good fit at the EM if he wants to leave Napoli. He speaks perfect English and knows about managing top flight clubs
Lovely move there but Klich had drifted offside.
Am I correct that the Saints replaced the Toffees in the drop zone
almost in... flag up anyway
Bugger
He was in LEEDS!! That's how far he was offside
I don't think he does, no. Old dogs learning new tricks, I suppose.
I Agreed, Bob. He was nearly on one of those hiking trails in the Pennines. Thought he was headed to Lancs.
Thanks for giving the concert a listen David.
Bob is shunning it
Yes, the Saints have now dropped into the relegation zone. Everton have bounced up to 14th temporarily.
I guess there's Pulis and Alan Pardew if the Gunners need an experienced manager. Not sure if that's who Steve has in mind
What concert, mate?
Thanks for the link, Dave. I only listened to a small clip, but will listen to more.
Jimmy Summerfield is rotten
What's going on with all these Huddersfield players going down injured? Are they playing for a draw this early on?
The BBC 2 radio link Dave texted us yesterday. They were playing 80s hits, which included two JHJ songs
People have been down every five minutes in Yorkshire!
Leeds survive Kiko Krap
Oh - that wasn't too clever from Kiko. Luke Ayling to the rescue there. Out for a corner.
GEEZ Bob...read your texts!
Patrick heads out for another corner. He's great on defensive duties.
Shot from Karlan Grant off Ayling for a Terriers corner. Foul from behind by Rich Arlison on Kovacic. The knee must be better
Sorry - will do, mate.
I think the Cowley Brothers would take a draw. Would be a decent result for the Terriers
Kiko seems to be laboring now.
Im just kidding...no need
Did you like Jimmy Summerville?
Falsetto crap
Lots of Chelsea pressure since the goal, but haven't seen Pickford worked too much
It's been a funny match so far. We've played well in patches but we've also been under pressure more than in recent matches. Might have taken the lead through Klich's effort off the post but they had their chances too.
Only five added minutes... so inconsistent
A Pair of stoppage time minutes at Goodison. There will be five of those at the John Smith's because so many Terriers went down in the first half.
I remember liking some of the Bronski Beat stuff back in the day.
Klich is getting a yellow card now - mostly for accumulated fouls.
I think it's been a typically hotly contested derby match
That was a nothing foul... Klich with a yellow
Klich booked for that feisty foul
The Toffees one up at the half in the first match in the Big Dunc era
HT at GP
Dangerous looking ball in from the free kick but it evades everyone.
Atrocious Terriers free kick. Bob will take that all day long
Just enough time for one more big chance.
Another Terrier down. It's like a plague! I don't think LUFC is that physical!
Ah - we were away there but Helder's ball evaded Klich.
Now it's Stu Dallas into the box. Come on!
Stu Dallas booked for a foul on Kachunga on an attempted Terriers counter
Leeds will need to grind out a result today. Well over by Helder Costa into Row M
Oh - Harrison did well to hook the ball in there but Helder couldn't deal with the bouncing ball. Shame.
Yeah - this is one we may have to win ugly.
Half time at John Smith.
Terriers keeper on loan from Liverpool. They're starting keeper from last season the backup keeper at the Toffees.
It's 0-0 at the half in a typically hotly contested W Yorkshire Derby
What's the 3 o'clocker on NBC?
Just looked it up
Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Back for the second half with the official brekkies of the LOB.
Into the second half at Goodison
GOAL!!! CALVERT-LEWIN PUTS THE TOFFEES TWO UP
TWO NIL TOFFEES
Early goals in both halves for the Blues
Not allowed breakie
Still doing that 16 hour fasting.
Of course, VAR has to show his evil head
Given
Leeds link is back
As it stands, we're six points up on Fulham but the Cottagers could narrow the gap to three with a win against fellow promotion rivals Bristol City today.
it wasn't really quality passing that led to the goal, but poor Chelsea defending and Toffees flying into tackles. The final attempt was a tackle by by Calvert-Lewin followed by his finish past the stranded Chelsea Kepa
No changes to either side as we get going again.
Everton almost in again
Have Frank's Chelsea bubble burst?
Lost at home to West Ham then beat Villa but things aren't going smoothly as of late
They had their transfer ban overturned... they'll be buying everyone in January
The Rich Arlison shoots straight at the Chelsea Kepa.
GOAL by Chelsea!
That was q quick response
GOAL !!!! KOVACIC SCORES HIS FIRST CHELSEA PREM GOAL TO PULL IT BACK TO 2-1. CROSS CLEARED THEN HIS FIRST TIME EFFORT FROM 25 YARDS OUT IN THE CORNER THROUGH A CROWD OF PLAYERS
Will VAR check to see if Tammy A was in an offside position for the shot
Commentator knows before the ref!
How is that possible?
Second half underway from the John Smith's . That sure was a lengthy intermission.
Too much faffing about from the VAR team?
Danny Cowley trying to get our players in trouble - he needs to put a sock in it.
Costa wins a corner by getting to the by-line. Come on - this one needs to go in!
It hasn't exactly been a vintage Toffees performance. It's been more about commitment and minimizing mistakes.
GOAL.... GREAT HIT!!
LEEDS ONE UP!!
YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!
Alioski with a peach of a volley to put us in front!
The Cowley Brothers used to be PE teachers. Hopefully there conduct was better in the school.
My kind of finish!!
Scheidelrin curls an effort just wide after a shot from Rich Arlison was blocked
Bamford should have done better there!
Oh - great ball in from Ali there but Patrick should've been able to put that on the target.
Taken the lead 14 times...won 12 drawn 2
COME ON LEEDS MAKE IT LUCKY THIRTEEN!
Weren't they both at home?
Forest I remember, right?
All over them... missed a pen
Conceded late
That sure was a great finish ALI. Great power as well. Congrats, Bob. Corner headed out then rocketed in by Ali past the keeper on loan from Liverpool
The Terriers win two corners in quick succession. We need to keep it tight now.
Just wide by Pabs!!!
Oh - Leeds try to hit on the break and Pablo comes within a whisker of notching a second with a curler.
OH! Curled just wide by Hernandez on Leeds break off a Terriers corner
Leeds need to just score another to make it safe
The Announcer said that the Terriers right back was playing for Boston United last week. Now in a West Yorkshire Derby. A dream come true?
Agreed and the Terriers are there for the taking
Ball's in the net but Klich was ruled offside when he nodded to Patrick.
ball in the net... by the flag is up
Sure looked offside....HE WASN'T IT!!!
Leeds wish VAR was about!
Bamford well off side as he headed in . John Hogg booked for hog tying Ben White on the Leeds possession.
I agree, mate - we need to push for a second. I'd like to see either Jack Clarke or Eddie Nketiah on in a moment.
The midweek match on Plus is PNE vs the Cottagers. Leeds play the Tigers in midweek.
Of course, I completely disagree with that rule
There is no way Bamford didn't have an unfair advantage even tho it was second stage!!
Another Terrier goes down. Now they won't be able to waste time since they're trailing
Yeah - on the replay, VAR might have ruled that a good goal. We could use it!
Rich Arlison down off a foul from Zouma , who was on loan at the Toffees last season
Oh - Patrick finally finds his range but it's a great save by the young Terriers keep Grabara.
Great save by Grabara from Bamford. The Pool loanee prevented Leeds going two up
Oh - brilliant save by Kiko there! Point blank save from the Spaniard!
OH!! Casilla superbly saves a close range header off a cross from MY Karoma!
Leeds fans singing Kiko's praises now.
A defensive change from Big Dunc as Tom Davies is on for Rich Arlison
Leeds survive!
"My Koroma." Nice reference to The Knack, mate. Well played!
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