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!

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Win or Go Down

 

Morning, chaps! Yesterday's results clarified the job of my beloved Leeds United in our last two matches. With Everton drawing late on at Wolves and Forest claiming an improbable 1-0 win over Arsenal mean that we must get two wins against West Ham and Spurs. Yeah, I know, I know - that's a tall order from a side who have only won seven matches all season. But funny things happen at the end of seasons. West Ham are fresh off their Conference League exploits in Alkmaar with barely any time to prepare for this one and loads of injuries. And Spurs just lost their last home match of the season with Harry Kane signing off his Spurs career with a goal but a 1-3 loss. Get them in front of a full house at Elland Road and they will wilt. So, come on, you Whites - you can do this! #MOT!

80 Comments:

Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good Morning, Bob. Here to support you. In addition to what I said on FB a win here is important because Spuds may be needing a win to get a European spot when they face Leeds next week. They will be taking the match seriously.

8:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

They're off from the London Stadium.
COME ON LEEDS! MOT!

8:30 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Morning, David - thanks for joining me this morning. It’s must win time for us.

8:33 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

You're welcome . I agree 100%. Spuds won't be doing you any favors as they will probably be needing a win to make it into Europe

8:34 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Lord Bamford needs to silence the Boo Boys who have been attacking him on social media.

8:34 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Not sure if I'll be watching the late one since it's now basically meaningless. Don't need to watch Citeh lift the trophy

8:36 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree. Social media sometimes brings out the worst in people.

8:36 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Fat Sam working the gum already.

8:37 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Decent volley from Jack with a comfortable save from Flappy.

8:38 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

No need to watch the coronation later today.

8:38 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

What do you think of his brown tie? Did you suggest that? Does Kate call that a fashion faux pas?

8:39 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree. Not happy that they three peated.

8:39 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

How’s your week been, mate?

8:41 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Not meaning to brag, but I won a silver medal in the beginner's level in our age group yesterday in men's doubles.

8:41 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

No - I was hoping that Arsenal might hang on.

8:42 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's been a good week, thank you for asking. Was alone Thursday and Friday because Elizabeth and Jacquelyn had an Atlanta metro getaway. How was your week? Graduation yesterday?

8:42 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I was too, but unfortunately April was a bad month for the Gunners. Everyone I know was rooting for them

8:43 AM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Morning chaps. Late but here. My most sincere apologies for yesterday's crap fest that ceded the trophy to Citeh. Forest are the worst team that took points off us this season. Just an utter bummer.

8:43 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Well in, mate!

8:43 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Good Morning, Steve. Really sorry about that. Everyone I know was hoping the Gunners would win. Great progress under Arteta though since he took over.

8:45 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Thanks, Bob.

8:45 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

WAY HAY! GOAL! SPECTACULAR VOLLEY FROM RORIGO OFF THE LONG THROW! NICE LONG THROW FROM WILLY

8:48 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Congrats, mate. Out of the drop zone.

8:48 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

YESS!!!!!! Rodrigo you beauty! What a strike!

8:49 AM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

YES! Rodders arrives to boot Leeds into the lead.

8:49 AM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

No doubt progress. We were unlucky to lose the players that we did to injury, but should have paid more attention to the domestic cups to get the fringe guys ready to do their job. Without that, we had a very cold set of B's when we needed them.

8:50 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

I screamed so loud it upset poor Maddox.

8:52 AM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Get used to it Maddox.

8:54 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Declan was more like Rice a Roni with that long range shot that went high and wide.

8:55 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Agreed, Bob and Steve. I guess Macy is adjusting better to the celebrations.

8:55 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

I agree, Steve, but getting Citeh in the Cup was really a horrible draw to get in the Fourth Round. I agree with your assessment of the Gunners

8:56 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Leeds really hanging on for dear life. Joel Robles down in the Leeds goal after that mad scramble in the box.

8:58 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

BUGEER! HAMMERS TIE IT UP. FAR POST VOLLEY BY DECLAN RICE!

9:02 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Ball played to Jarred Bowen and his cross was volleyed in by Rice.

9:03 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Bugger! Declan Rice equalizes. Why are they plays full strength side today?

9:03 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Drinkies break now. Is it really that hot? I doubt it.

9:03 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Willy on for the injured Bamford. I thought he took the throw for the goal unless it was Western McKinnie.

9:04 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Now Bamford has aggravated his hamstring injury. Gnonto on.

9:05 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A Hammers counter off the throw from McKinnie . Wide by Paolo Fornals.

9:06 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Sorry, Bob, but Davie Moyes is not the type to put in the reserves. Like Fat Sam in that regard.

9:09 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A Barber Shop Quartet of stoppage time minutes. What is Bob thinking in that genre?

9:16 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Into the second half now - we need some inspiration from someone.

9:47 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Back from walkies with Trooper. Still 1-1

9:49 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Rodders has a problem now and will be relaxed by Summerville. Aaronson might come off too.

9:49 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Seagulls two up vs Saints. Teenage Irish phenom, Evan Ferguson ,with both goals.

9:50 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

What that means too Bob and Leeds fans is that Spuds, Villa, and Bees will probably be battling for a place in the Conference League next season

9:51 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Nice save from Joel Robles from a Soucek header off a Hammers corner

9:51 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Summerville for Jack Harrison in the Spring and Brendan Aaronson for Adam Forshaw in basically two like for like switches from Fat Sam

9:53 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Rodders has stayed on - not sure that’s the right decision.

9:56 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A horror shot of Leeds fans dressed as nuns . I hope you don't go to work dressed like that or with your Fat Sam mask.

9:58 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

We will find out in the next twenty minutes. Fat Sam made two like for like changes.

9:58 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

BUGGER! JARRED BOWEN GIVES THE HAMMERS A 2-1 LEAD. SHOT OFF THE INSIDE OF THE POST

10:02 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh no - West Ham have split us open again. Might be offside. Come on, VAR.

10:02 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

OUCH! I think he was kept onside.

10:02 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

VAR checking

10:03 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh no - West Ham have split us open again. Might be offside. Come on, VAR.

10:03 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Really sorry, Bob.

COME ON DESMOND!

10:03 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

The goal stands and we’re right up against it.

10:04 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

As things stand it will be tough for Leeds as the Cherries visit Goodison Park next week, already safe.

10:05 AM  
Blogger gooner71 said...

Just, damn. Sorry Bob.

10:08 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

We need two goals in the next ten minutes.

10:11 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Thanks, mate.

10:12 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Marc Roca and Sam Greenwood coming on for us. Not sure they’re capable of changing anything.

10:14 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Lanzin i for Jarred Bowen as Davie Moyes makes a substitution. Double change from Fat Sam . Rocca and Sam Greenwood on for Western McKinn ie and a Struijch off for Pascal.

10:15 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Oh - Cry was in there - we really needed that one.

10:15 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Miss hit from Summerville in the Spring. A shame.

10:15 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Why not Rutter at this moment?

10:16 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Robles should have come up for that one.

10:18 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Lucky seven stoppage time minutes for Bob and Leeds

10:21 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

IHas Rutter been a bust for Leeds? Big money signing

10:21 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

A double substitution in stoppage time because Davie Moyes wants to ruin Bob's day.

10:23 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

BUGGER! LANZINI MAKES IT 3-1 WITH A TAP IN. SORRY, BOB.

10:24 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

Lanzini with the third - that’s probably it for us now.

10:25 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

VAR checking for offside ein thew build up to the goal

10:25 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Saints have come from two down to make it Desmond at the AMEX

10:25 AM  
Blogger The Blue Devil said...

VAR checking offside - it stands and now we’re just about down.

10:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's 3-1. Sorry, mate.

10:26 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Disallowed. Seagulls still lead 2-1.

10:27 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

Summerville wins a late free kick in the Spring.

10:29 AM  
Blogger manunitedrules said...

It's over. The Hammers win 3-1. Sorry, mate. Leeds up against it.

10:30 AM  

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