Leeds banter 8

23 Apr 2026 07:19:55
Last night's draw puts us on our longest unbeaten run away from home since the 78 / 79 season! Bloody good going!

23 Apr 2026 07:33:36
Those records keep getting broken, must be something going right?

Plus, I didn't see Amps or Calvert Lewin making those very important substitutions last night. Maybe the coach is calling the shots?

23 Apr 2026 07:53:51
He prob has learnt his lesson, or they told him pre-game who and when. Very unlikely he made the decision, as facts have shown before, seeing as you mentioned, opti. Tbh. Didn't see DCL do much of anything. Except fall over.

23 Apr 2026 08:45:07
More than likely Aus, wouldn't want to be giving that charlatan any credit for anything he's done at Leeds United.

23 Apr 2026 08:47:00
Unbeaten in 8 away matches, I believe.

One EPL away win and 5 EPL draws, plus FA Cup games.

23 Apr 2026 08:47:03
A great, unexpected point in the end against a very good team. Team spirit and never-say-die attitude. Yes, some players under par, but others making up the shortfall. Team spirit starts with the guy in charge. Look at Chelsea. Records being broken this season can't be just down to luck! Sooner this season under Farke, than the previous premiership season under Marsh and the others.

23 Apr 2026 08:49:11
Talking of records, who recalls that.

Ten wins in a row by David O'Leary's young warriors, including EPL and UEFA Cup matches, 1999/2000 season.

Now, that was awesome. 👌

23 Apr 2026 09:44:13
That was nearly thirty years ago, Baz, and we still won nothing with all those players under O'Leary.
A massive embarrassment with what happened to our club in that period. I don't want to be reminded of it, and I prefer to concentrate on today and get behind our current set of players, coach and proper owners.

23 Apr 2026 09:58:50
Only 3 domestic trophies are available to win each season, and many very good teams miss out, especially in the league


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23 Apr 2026 10:10:09
Does your point-scoring, replies and pettiness apply to Optis' post above too, Bright?

23 Apr 2026 11:56:33
Aus you know you blokes win hands down at your needless point scoring.
Your defiance of giving Farke the slightest bit of credit really does highlight your stubbornness to point score and Baz is similar, can't give Farke and the players any credit but can only dig up the past and compare it.
I'm just pointing it out for what it is.

23 Apr 2026 13:18:13
Aus you already know the answer to that mate. 🤭

23 Apr 2026 22:58:54
Talking of records, does anyone else remember 1973/4 when we won the first 7 games on the trot, and then went on to go 29 games unbeaten and finish up champions. A record unbeaten run only bettered once by Arsenal in 2003/4. We ended that season, Div 1 champions, and as an added bonus, Man U were relegated. Happy days.

23 Apr 2026 23:21:45
Yess JR, 73/74; my most favourite Leeds United season ever (68/69 and 91/92, a close equal second) .

Superlative opening.
29 games unbeaten.
Attractive football, great goals.
And a lovely bonus of Man U relegation.

23 Apr 2026 05:58:26
Great credit to the team for never giving up last night. I am sure like me many Leeds fans were about to admit that the better side on the night had pinched the points, but Longstaff's late strike won a late point, which could prove vital not only for league debut for spirit going into the semi-final.

23 Apr 2026 07:15:34
Totally agree mate, it's one more point going forward in Farke planning.

23 Apr 2026 08:59:32
Agreed, Prime.

When the "third" Bournemouth goal went in for 3 1 in injury time, I never ever imagined we would get a point.

The Leeds lads deserve credit for grabbing a late draw, and Ireola's miffed face at the final whistle was a picture.



Huge bonus point for Leeds . onto the comforting 40 points total.

Time to put the EPL to one side . to focus and win at Wembley vs auld enemy. Come on Leeds!

23 Apr 2026 03:12:34
Well well well. Got that one wrong I’m delighted to say.
First half was boring but second half a ripper. Topsy turvey.
Impressed with our guts and never say die attitude. They were a good team. We were slightly fortunate with equaliser. Was close decision but I don’t think he was obstructing goalie.

Very happy with the performance in general. What’s happened to Bogle? That was a dire first 45 min.
A big shout to Struik 😳 who had a fantastic game. We do squander a few chances still.
Win v Burnley and job done.

23 Apr 2026 07:11:27
A pretty fair assessment, Aus! Bogle was off it, as were many others, but I guess after the last couple of matches there was a bit of fatigue, which thankfully wasn't a mental type! The lads dug deep!
My Leeds MOTM goes to Darlow, who, despite having been a critic of his, has really levelled up, and given confidence to those around him.

Doing a cracking job!

23 Apr 2026 07:18:40
Agree, Aus.

Re the equaliser, I think the decision was right, in that there were about 5 or 6 other players obstructing his view, so I think they decided Piroe made little difference to his chances of saving it.

Struijk was my man of the match.

I'm happy with the way Farke approached the game, and his subs (including Bogel) were timely and effective.



I concede, when the "third" went in, I switched the TV off and went to bed. But, as I walked upstairs, I thought, "What if it was offside?" and went back and turned the TV on to see it was still 2 - 1, and we had just hit the post!

So, definitely a well earned point in the end, even if we did get a few slices of luck.

22 Apr 2026 19:05:52
Same side as Saturday, th3 right decision for me. Rodon and James on the bench, only Stach missing and Farke says he isn't far away. A result tonight would be brilliant. Come on Leeds!

22 Apr 2026 19:19:10
Team line up as hoped.

22 Apr 2026 19:47:51
Amen to that.

22 Apr 2026 18:49:42
Same eleven tonight, and a wise choice from Farke even with the semi final coming up. We ain’t safe yet?!
Plus I want to win all five of our remaining games and sneak into Europe!

22 Apr 2026 19:09:48
Absolutely correct decision, Cork.

22 Apr 2026 19:57:36
Sneak into Europe! I admire your optimism, Corkey. The only way we get into Europe is by winning the FA Cup. Personally, I'd not want to be in Europe next season, as I don't think we are ready for it yet. For starters, under the new SCR rules it'd reduce our potential spend on new players by near 18%.

23 Apr 2026 04:40:09
Totally agree, JR. We need at least another season, maybe two, before we can start thinking about seriously competing in Europe, even if it's in the minor competitions. It has to be a long term project to build and improve the squad and get the finances right.

22 Apr 2026 17:42:10
Just had to happen. Chelsea sack their manager just before we play them😢.

22 Apr 2026 18:07:34
Doesn't bother me, it might work in our favour.

22 Apr 2026 18:48:03
Let's hope so, Feath!

I'm going to do us a huge favour and not watch the game. Through a combination of work and other commitments, I haven't seen a single minute of our cup run this year, and I'm not going to ruin it now.

It'll be torture, but I'm going to endure it!!

22 Apr 2026 19:08:11
Assistant taking over till the end of the season, and he had a go earlier, after another sacking.

22 Apr 2026 17:34:01
Chelsea sack Rosenior, you couldn't make this stuff up, honestly what a joke they are.

22 Apr 2026 22:14:40
We had three permanent managers a few seasons back.

22 Apr 2026 17:27:15
Aaaaand Chelsea will have a no manager / new manager bounce on Sunday!
Those players knew what they were doing last night!

22 Apr 2026 17:39:15
Wish Chelsea board had waited one more match.

22 Apr 2026 17:41:53
Yeah Bright, the door is wide open for Fat Frank. 🤣 The timing is perfect, let's hope so.
What a mess. Hope we slaughter them.
Again.

22 Apr 2026 18:58:49
It's actually just dawned on me the gravitas of the Chelsea game.
Our first FA Cup final appearance since I was seven months old!
Scandalous for a club of our stature.
I can't remember the last time we actually scored at Wembley? All those play-off games, a League Cup final, and literally zero goals!
It all changes this weekend.

22 Apr 2026 19:20:21
100 Corky.

22 Apr 2026 19:22:58
Fat Frank has just led Coventry to the PL, does he stay there, where anything better than going straight back down represents success, or take the poisoned chalice at Chelski, where anything lower than 6th is failure? I know what I'd do, and not touch the Chelski job with a bargepole!

22 Apr 2026 17:08:41
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