14 Apr 2013 14:46:53
The win on Saturday was important for two major reasons. The first being to distance ourselves from the bottom three, because none of us want to be enduring League One ever again! The second reason is to get off the mark with the new manager. Fantastic effort from the boys in the second half, and two quality goals! For a manager to have such an immediate positive impact is very pleasing, and makes you wonder whether we're in for a very successful future (not meaning to jump the gun).

I'd just like to make a quick point about Mr Luke Varney. I personally was skeptical about him in a Leeds United shirt following some of his unconvincing performances this season, but recently there has been a collection of occasions where he has really show what he can do with yesterday the culmination of that. Playing him down the middle with Ross in a floating/free role seemed to work a treat, and they were two very accomplished looking headers. It makes you realise Brian McDermott really knows what he's doing. To shuffle the pack with such amazing outcomes shows great tactical awareness, something that Warnock undoubtedly lacked.

Yeah, so overall a very happy Leeds fan here with an eye on the future with McDermott!

MOT

1.) 14 Apr 2013
I personally thought Brian has to be admired for taking control 24hours after meeting the players, most managers sit in the stand and watch- danger is a poor result and they get blamed, however BM grabbed the bull by the horns unconcerned about blame.
Subs were well thought out.
Varney seems to be going in right direction but I urge people to give Morison a break, he was great at millwall and there is no benefit in doing the billy 'barn door' witch hunt. Give him a chance to settle and gain confidence.

2.) 14 Apr 2013
Well said mate. Morison will turn out to be a proper player for us.

3.) 14 Apr 2013
14 Apr 2013 22:34:38
The refreshing input already by McDermott was the building up of moves from the back, rather than all the passing bck to the goalie to hoof up the field and more often than not to lose possession. The second half on Saturday shower
d that we have players at home with that style of player - have they been uncomortable with the previous style of play?
Morison looked completely out of touch and lacking in confidence - was he still unfit - I have not seen any sign to date that he was a worthy replacement for Becchio. He completely miskicked at one chance and then dithered so long at the one on one that he did not get a shot in before he was caught by defender.
Elsewhere someone mentions Reading keeper McCarthy - he was absolutely magnificent on Saturday keeping Liverpool out.
Yorky.