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Interesting strategy from a blade's fan

I hate to be pessimistic, but if Heckingbottom uses it, it could influence the game in thier favour


https://twitter.com/JONEZY04413334/stat ... 9p11Q&s=19

Pep confirms Ake out for tomorrow. I doubt he’d have played anyway. Pep didn’t give anything away on the seriousness of his injury. One more test needed for an assessment apparently. I’ll be surprised if he plays against Arsenal. We’re bound to rest a few after a very tiring night midweek. Less possession than usual so lots of running. Ederson Ake Grealish Haaland Bernardo out? Who else? I’m sure he’d love to rest Rodri but can he trust Phillips. Rico may start. Walker and Laporte too. Foden Alvarez Mahrez up top?

Blue Jam wrote:Wasn't sure where to post this

Interesting strategy from a blade's fan

I hate to be pessimistic, but if Heckingbottom uses it, it could influence the game in thier favour


https://twitter.com/JONEZY04413334/stat ... 9p11Q&s=19

That’s funny.

blues2win wrote:Pep confirms Ake out for tomorrow. I doubt he’d have played anyway. Pep didn’t give anything away on the seriousness of his injury. One more test needed for an assessment apparently. I’ll be surprised if he plays against Arsenal. We’re bound to rest a few after a very tiring night midweek. Less possession than usual so lots of running. Ederson Ake Grealish Haaland Bernardo out? Who else? I’m sure he’d love to rest Rodri but can he trust Phillips. Rico may start. Walker and Laporte too. Foden Alvarez Mahrez up top?

I reckon he'll mix and match it like he did against Burnley.
Ortega, Walker, Rico, Foden, Alvarez, Mahrez should all be nailed on for me with the only doubt being it would mean Rico playing left.
See who's fittest out of the rest. I'd prefer Rodri rested so if he doesn't trust Phillips then maybe Gundo there. I reckon Erling is dying to play as it would be his 1st time at Wembley and he's eyeing all the records.

Be surprised if Erling does not start. I'd try to rest Rodders though not sure it would be for Phillips. Foden and Mahrez to get minutes. Alvarez to replace Erling around 60 mins or HT if it goes well

Alvarez to play the full 90 for me. Save Erling for Arsenal

Just read on Twitter that some eco whack jobs have not ruled out disruption at the cup semifinals .

Harry Dowd scored wrote:Just read on Twitter that some eco whack jobs have not ruled out disruption at the cup semifinals .

Are we not playing with a vegan ball?

erling was buzzing at the end of the quarter final at the prospect of playing at wembley…. presume that means that pep will bench him… for development purposes

Nigels Tackle wrote:erling was buzzing at the end of the quarter final at the prospect of playing at wembley…. presume that means that pep will bench him… for development purposes

The fucking about with the team in the past semis bordered on criminal. The fans deserve better given the expense incurred going to London.so I hope he picks a strong team.

McAtee and Doyle definitely can’t play?

Mase wrote:McAtee and Doyle definitely can’t play?

No mate FA rules

Harry Dowd scored wrote:

Nigels Tackle wrote:erling was buzzing at the end of the quarter final at the prospect of playing at wembley…. presume that means that pep will bench him… for development purposes

The fucking about with the team in the past semis bordered on criminal. The fans deserve better given the expense incurred going to London.so I hope he picks a strong team.

Pep's presser mentions the issues we had with rotation in previous years so let's hope he has learnt those lessons. As strong a starting line-up as possible then introduce changes gradually

Harry Dowd scored wrote:Just read on Twitter that some eco whack jobs have not ruled out disruption at the cup semifinals .

Yep, this had me thinking this morning, extinction rebellion said they would not do owt at the marathon, then i realised as global tv events go FA cup semi would attract more viewers than some run race...

I am fairly sure we aren't top of just stop oils xmas card list.......

So yes i am expecting some sort of shitshow attempt to get themselves noticed

salford city wrote:

Mase wrote:McAtee and Doyle definitely can’t play?

No mate FA rules

Shame for them, but hopefully they get a chance to play at Wembley with us in the future.

https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leed ... r-26737780

Off topic but I’m surprised an announcement hasn’t been made about the rescheduling of the Leeds match. At the moment it’s set for Sunday 2pm with the match at the Bernabeu on the following Tuesday. Cant be right. Tickets still on sale on the OS.

blues2win wrote:https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-uniteds-clash-against-manchester-26737780

Off topic but I’m surprised an announcement hasn’t been made about the rescheduling of the Leeds match. At the moment it’s set for Sunday 2pm with the match at the Bernabeu on the following Tuesday. Cant be right. Tickets still on sale on the OS.

Other countries associations help their own clubs out. Ours just fuck us over.

Mase wrote:

blues2win wrote:https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-uniteds-clash-against-manchester-26737780

Off topic but I’m surprised an announcement hasn’t been made about the rescheduling of the Leeds match. At the moment it’s set for Sunday 2pm with the match at the Bernabeu on the following Tuesday. Cant be right. Tickets still on sale on the OS.

Other countries associations help their own clubs out. Ours just fuck us over.

Agreed note the fuck US over. That said, we already have west ham the previous Wednesday so Leeds coming forward a day whilst giving us an extra day before Madrid is then giving us one less day to prepare for Leeds after west ham. I'd rather it be this then postpone and have to fit them in later before possible fa cup or chumps league finals. We still have to schedule Brighton away which will be a fucking nightmare midweek

Leeds fixture should be moved back a day.

salford city wrote:

Mase wrote:

blues2win wrote:https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-uniteds-clash-against-manchester-26737780

Off topic but I’m surprised an announcement hasn’t been made about the rescheduling of the Leeds match. At the moment it’s set for Sunday 2pm with the match at the Bernabeu on the following Tuesday. Cant be right. Tickets still on sale on the OS.

Other countries associations help their own clubs out. Ours just fuck us over.

Agreed note the fuck US over. That said, we already have west ham the previous Wednesday so Leeds coming forward a day whilst giving us an extra day before Madrid is then giving us one less day to prepare for Leeds after west ham. I'd rather it be this then postpone and have to fit them in later before possible fa cup or chumps league finals. We still have to schedule Brighton away which will be a fucking nightmare midweek

Brighton can only possibly be played 24th May, there are no other dates available.