Match Day Maybe
OK - I was wrong. I posted doom and gloom, assumed we'd get trampled and we'd all be having a wretched Sunday. Not the case.
So what happened? Meslier's passing was as flaky as ever, Gnonto still wanted to get booked at any price and Rutter still looks like one of those Tik Tok imposters, but actually the formation change and the increased control in midfield made us look more solid, if less exciting.
But this is Leeds - why kill our dreams quickly and kindly? Remember Derby folks, if Leeds are gonna screw it up then it's Thursday when they'll do it - just as hope crept back in!
I reckon it's an unchanged line-up, certainly for the first half. I think Dan James will get more minutes in the second - he could be the difference maker. As for Narridge, I gather Sargent is fit for the second leg, which is a shame because he's a real counter attacking threat, but Barnes won't be playing again.
Prediction: It goes beyond 90 mins but after that it's anybody's guess.....
Weather: just to please M'Lud, it's going to be warm and wet.
Southampton in the final,lost both games to them this season but our record in recent times is even-won 3,lost 3,drew 2 since 2021.
I would've preferred baggies in the final but if we play like we did in 2nd leg v Norwich we will go up.
Bamford rumoured to be fit,DJ got more minutes in his legs v Norwich,hopefully a goal & clean sheet for Jimmy & Meslier will be good for their confidence.
It's a long 9 day wait for the final