Leeds banter 9

30 Aug 2026 16:25:58
Definitely need Max Aarons or someone similar who can fill in on both flanks because I have a feeling Justin might be needed centrally soon.
Justin didn't have his best game today but Rodon will clearly be out for a bit - let's hope the long int. break is all the rest he needs. If it's a tear it'll be much, much longer.
Elvedi looked solid enough once he came on.
Dan James - I'm sorry, I know he did well in midweek, but every time he tries to cross and often when he tries to shoot, he fails with the decision or execution.

The number of times I've seen his cross bobble because he can't seem to hit the right part of the ball. It seemed like the technical lads, Tanaka and Wilson helped us more than the physical Aaronson, purely because everything Aaronson does well they did better than him today.
One game, a point I'd have been satisfied with before kick-off and I'm satisfied (leaning towards slightly relieved) now.

30 Aug 2026 16:21:56
Credit to Farke for making the changes at half time.
Definitely more of an even contest second half.
A point against a bery good Brentford team after player so poorly in first half.
I will take that point and run.

30 Aug 2026 17:32:30
I'll join you on that, Devon. Farke does deserve a pat on the back for his changes at half time.
It's a point well earned against a team that could be going places this season. A very impressive start for Brentford.

30 Aug 2026 18:51:33
Agree with OP and Devon. Farke gets a lot of stick, but sometimes you have to give him praise, even if you're not convinced.

31 Aug 2026 07:45:19
Agree with Devon, OP and Dunelm. Mostly to just extend the thread of agreement!

30 Aug 2026 16:08:58
In my book a very good point well earned after a first half drubbing where best thing to be said was “at least it’s only one”.

Would be good to get a few more on live chat- more the merrier.

30 Aug 2026 18:02:30
Nothing I posted on the live chat came through. Can someone look at that, please? Posts on this come through fine?

{Ed033's Note - Leeds live chat has an approved posters list, to keep the Riff-raff off. :)

It says "Please note that if you're not on this approved list, then you can read this Live Chat, but can't post on this live chat." at the top of the live chat.

You can ask an Ed to be placed on the approved list.

30 Aug 2026 16:01:50.
Got away with one there lads against a very very good Brentford, their football 1st half was awesome, though we contributed to that. Battling second half though!

30 Aug 2026 16:17:55
Totally outplayed and got a point. Good sign. Took a worldie to get past our defence and keeper. Good sign. Last 10 minutes, only one side likely to score - us. Good sign. Agree with the Wilson for Aarondsen comments.

Thought Nmecha made a big difference when he came on. Though Justin was terrible (I normally love him, so not bashing) , so bring back Gudmondsen. Shame about Rodon, but thought Elvedi looked solid.

30 Aug 2026 16:01:32
Credit to the lads and Big Dan, 2nd half way better but still not great.
A point is better than none.

Please stop playing Aaronson over Wilson, Wilson is the upgrade on Brendan.

We looked better with 2 up top.

Not a massive fan of Okafor, definitely need direct competition on that side, ideally an upgrade and bench Okafor.

Positives to take away from it though.

30 Aug 2026 16:37:22
It's a 90 min game, Dave. If Wilson is better, when he comes on against a tired defense or a 2nd choice player (if they have subbed too) , he should totally dominate.

30 Aug 2026 15:59:24
Hats off to Elvedi. Into the lions den. And not hauled off before Bilo. Well played.

30 Aug 2026 16:11:31
Yes, re Elvedi stepping up. A very experienced player.

Plus, Leeds don't need/want any injuries in a smallish depth squad, so hopefully Rodon's injury is minor.

30 Aug 2026 14:57:36
Well and truly bossed first half.
It’s a game of two halves though. So our turn now.

30 Aug 2026 15:40:38
Agree, Ausman, this has to be the worst I have seen us play. Farke has a big job on his hands now. 49 have backed him so he can't moan. Cl has lost pace, beaten every time. Tanaka plays back every ball he gets. We need 6 in.

30 Aug 2026 16:04:42
Turned round in the second half with a lot of grit and good changes. Overall, Brentford the better team, especially with that first half performance, but I'll take a draw. Big downside of Joe R getting a hamstring injury. Hopefully a minor tear.

30 Aug 2026 16:21:32
Tanaka was awful.

30 Aug 2026 14:46:09
Brentford have been brilliant.
1 up top in a game like this isn’t working for us, DCL can’t get near the ball, completely out played all over the pitch. Zero pace in our attack at all.
Not taking anything from Brentford they’ve been outstanding.

30 Aug 2026 15:02:52
Brentford have ballers ..

30 Aug 2026 15:11:01
They're a well drilled, cohesive team with some skillful players and plenty of energy. They'll give the top 6 a bit of a challenge this season.

30 Aug 2026 15:17:34
Delighted that arrogant such & such Keane is eating a lot of humble pie over Andrews.

Keith's a manager, Roy wishes he was.

Keane has a very bitter streak towards Keith.

30 Aug 2026 15:21:37
They are giving us a lesson. We haven't turned up at all. How much money have we spent.

30 Aug 2026 15:25:17
31 touches in the Leeds box. 6 for Leeds in their box. This is just not believable from a Leeds home game.

30 Aug 2026 15:29:12
Maybe so, Chris, but Brentford's real strength is their recruitment team, not so much any coach.

Plus, Keith Andrews, as a TV analyst, was always deeply and unfairly critical and biased towards Leeds, so defo not a fan of him.

30 Aug 2026 16:08:32
We're aligned re Andrew's Baz, but fair do's to him. He's improved Frank's team. That's the best team at Elland Road, aside from Arsenal, for a good while.

I'm pleased that we changed it around and gradually got on top.

Lucky with the penalty, though.

30 Aug 2026 16:19:45
Never a penalty in a million years.

30 Aug 2026 17:16:03
Some refs might have awarded a penalty, and if it was given today, then VAR wouldn't overturn it as a blatant mistake. You win some, you lose some.

30 Aug 2026 14:26:16
24 minutes in and Stach needs to turn up. We are playing with 10 men at the moment.

30 Aug 2026 14:47:49
Baz, the only player out there is Ba according to some. CL is rubbish. We are not in the game at all.

30 Aug 2026 14:59:35
Very disappointing first half, and yep, re Stach.

Worse still, Joe Rodon went off with a hamstring injury, and Leeds then conceded.

Farke needs to bring on subs, ideally Longstaff, Wilson and Danny James, early in the 2nd half.

30 Aug 2026 15:06:51
Won't do, Baz, it's Ba, forget anyone else, mate; the whole team is not clicking down to Farke now.

30 Aug 2026 16:09:47
Are you going to acknowledge Farke made good calls, White?

30 Aug 2026 17:10:46
Oh yes, he brought on tanks, ani4ni. Are you going to acknowledge their manager, who has only been in the job for 6 weeks, outclassed our manager, who has been in it for years? And, before you say it, no, I am not saying he should be sacked, but the truth is he was done over, mate.

30 Aug 2026 18:08:28
Their manager only been there for 6 weeks? Hmm. I'm not sure how I am supposed to acknowledge that?