first round match thread *official Lappinitup playoff thread; Canaries V Whites*

[ron obvious 1,607]

1 minute ago, S_81 said:

No worries about that, we’ve shown none for the last 20-25 mins 

Maybe that's why.

[cambridgeshire canary 7,462]

2 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said:

Nice to Tim Krul cheering us on at the match. 

If we make it to the final would be nice if we get him on for the shootout..

[Cowboy 233]

I think the big opportunity was the first thirty minutes - Leeds will be pleased to have got to half time level without really playing, and be a little aggrieved about the penalty (the other one was definitely offside). Will Leeds come out and go for the win, or sit back and take it to Elland Road? The game could open up if City go for it, but I'm not sure who that favours now.

[TheBaldOne66 768]

16 minutes ago, Worthy Nigelton said:

He's on the bench.

My bad, but I have just got home from a tiring day at work here and it’s very hot 🥵🤣🤣

[Pyro Pete 2,222]

Fouls:

Norwich 3

Leeds 10

Yet the only booking was for the Leeds player clapping the ref sarcastically.

[Virtual reality 803]

Just now, JonnyJonnyRowe said:

When Leeds resort to Plan B of pumping balls into the box at Piroe you'll be glad it's Duffy and not Sorenson at centre back.

That really depends on if he hasn’t already gifted them a goal through his careless passing which looks to be coming at any moment 

[S_81 1,018]

Just now, ron obvious said:

Maybe that's why.

Perhaps so. And it’s warming up. But we look better at higher tempo, so we need to know when to up it. Sitting off far too much and letting a vulnerable looking Leeds suddenly look comfortable 

[unique 454]

Any chance Sargent changes his studs at half-time?

[baldy09 176]

1 minute ago, unique said:

Any chance Sargent changes his studs at half-time?

Our A chance to have a shot on goal-would be nice

[S_81 1,018]

2 minutes ago, Virtual reality said:

That really depends on if he hasn’t already gifted them a goal through his careless passing which looks to be coming at any moment 

Thus far he’s certainly done nothing to warrant justifying why we’ve taken the stance we have this week regarding him playing. 

[ron obvious 1,607]

4 minutes ago, S_81 said:

Perhaps so. And it’s warming up. But we look better at higher tempo, so we need to know when to up it. Sitting off far too much and letting a vulnerable looking Leeds suddenly look comfortable 

I would suggest it's not physically possible for our (or nearly all other) teams to play flat out all the time in these conditions. Better to conserve energy & go in bursts - it's what Leeds are doing.

Edited May 12 by ron obvious

[S_81 1,018]

Just now, ron obvious said:

I would suggest it's not physically for our (or nearly all other) teams to play flat out all the time in these conditions. better to conserve energy & go in bursts - it's what Leeds are doing.

I don’t disagree.  But we didn’t see the bursts enough in the last 25, IMO

[canarybubbles 2,111]

I thought we were lucky with the early penalty shout. Sainz didn't get the ball and I'm pretty sure VAR would have given the penalty.

Otherwise, we did OK in a typically cagey play-off first half.

I'm a little worried about Gunn's decision-making over the last few games. And, of course, about Duffy's ability to pass the ball out when he faces a press.

[unique 454]

A good manager would have assessed Leeds’ early vulnerabilities and ensured his players were taken off the leash in the first half-hour……

……..especially as we have Gibson and Duffy so commanding at the back…😉

[Virtual reality 803]

5 minutes ago, S_81 said:

Thus far he’s certainly done nothing to warrant justifying why we’ve taken the stance we have this week regarding him playing. 

He just doesn’t have the attributes needed to be a decent defender at this level in the modern game. 20 odd years ago he’d be fine but his ability on the ball leaves a lot to be desired. He does carry a threat from set pieces though so hopefully he can get his head on one 

Edited May 12 by Virtual reality

[Monty13 2,662]

2 minutes ago, S_81 said:

Thus far he’s certainly done nothing to warrant justifying why we’ve taken the stance we have this week regarding him playing. 

I’m not sure why he wouldn’t have been playing. 

I think he’s been an idiot and he deserves to get punished for it in court, but as he thankfully didn't injure or kill anyone it’s not exactly the worse thing a players done.

[S_81 1,018]

1 minute ago, Monty13 said:

I’m not sure why he wouldn’t have been playing. 

I think he’s been an idiot and he deserves to get punished for it in court, but as he thankfully didn't injure or kill anyone it’s not exactly the worse thing a players done.

Getting bladdered the night before training and getting arrested is a good enough reason to not wear the shirt that week. In my opinion.  But we are going over old ground. He’s playing. And not particularly well. 

[mrdi 410]

3 minutes ago, S_81 said:

Getting bladdered the night before training and getting arrested is a good enough reason to not wear the shirt that week. In my opinion.  But we are going over old ground. He’s playing. And not particularly well. 

Says a lot about Duffy’s judgement.

As does the foul for that yellow card. 

[S_81 1,018]

Just now, mrdi said:

Says a lot about Duffy’s judgement.

As does the foul for that yellow card. 

He needs to come off, he’s a liability 

[Worthy Nigelton 1,193]

19 minutes ago, rock bus said:

Really? I think it’s been a really good , tight game.

Think we’ve edged it with just final ball letting us down. Had a good period of play and needed a goal then.

There hasn't been a single shot. If I wasn't emotionally involved in the match I'd definitely switch it off.

[JonnyJonnyRowe 797]

6 minutes ago, S_81 said:

Getting bladdered the night before training and getting arrested is a good enough reason to not wear the shirt that week. In my opinion.  But we are going over old ground. He’s playing. And not particularly well. 

Keeping a clean sheet up to now aren't we.

[percy varco 234]

Ref has found his cards this half. 

[Fuzzar 1,796]

I think Duffy's still pi$$ed. 

[Worthy Nigelton 1,193]

Duffy is horrendous. 

[Midlands Yellow 4,479]

3 minutes ago, percy varco said:

Ref has found his cards this half. 

Could well be a red in this match. 

[Tetteys Jig 845]

Needs to be a win this one… gonna be a long Thursday evening

[S_81 1,018]

4 minutes ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said:

Keeping a clean sheet up to now aren't we.

Despite his best attempts, yes 
 

[interwebme 57]

Where is Giannoulis? I swear he missing in defensive

[JonnyJonnyRowe 797]

3 minutes ago, interwebme said:

Where is Giannoulis? I swear he missing in defensive

I prefer McCallum as he seems to keep a fair number of overhit crosses in play due to his aerial ability at the back post, and offers us something a bit extra for set pieces at both ends.

[unique 454]

Just as well there doesn’t appear to be anything riding on this game…..