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I would never call any team ‘scum’ myself, even though we have been called worse over the years. However the Blunts, Sheffield Utd (nickname the blades) and the Dog Botherers, Huddersfield Town (nickname the Terriers) are saved by being quite humorous. I am probably in a minority on this here thoug...

I would never call any team ‘scum’ myself, even though we have been called worse over the years. However the Blunts, Sheffield Utd (nickname the blades) and the Dog Botherers, Huddersfield Town (nickname the Terriers) are saved by being quite humorous. I am probably in a minority on this here though.

I think part of the reason why Sinisterra hasn’t had more game time is because they know that he wouldn’t be as good defensively as Dan. Marsch’s philosophy is all about the press which is not an attribute associated usually with more gifted players. Tbf Raph had both which is rare.

I think the chant became popular in the year we lost to Derby in the play offs in the first Bielsa season. Derby fans were chanting it as we fell apart in the 2nd leg when we lost. Now Leeds fans chant it ironically when we’re winning and sometimes the chant comes from the opposition fans when we’re...

Dan James is part of the pressing unit and is a pest. He also is scarily quick, so it’s difficult to play a high line against him, it is rare to find wingers like Dan and Jack who play for the team. His touch is not great and he is not a great finisher but I think he still adds a lot. With Brenden a...

I was trying to put together a starting 11 for Barnsley without using the starting 11 versus Chelsea. The area which I thought was most difficult was the CBs with Cooper and Ayling injured. We talk about striker and LB, but if Llorente or Koch pick up an injury we are exposed. I think letting Cressw...

What about Leo at LB as the youngster? He’s looked pretty solid when he’s come on.

I think Rodrigo plays better upfront. He’s not a number 10. I was impressed by both his goals because they were poachers goals.I don’t think Paddy is a goal scorer in the same way, he’s not clinical. He adds other things and is a great support player. I don’t think it was an accident that when Paddy...

Yes he scored ‘that goal’ the other night, but Sarr looked destinctly average in a very poor Watford side that the Baggies dominated. The best Watford player on show to my mind was Joao Pedro who worked harder and looked a much more athletic unit. Dennis barely touched the ball. I’m not excited at a...

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