Team News - Leeds v Newcastle

By Andy Baggott
August 14 2003

With 3 days to go go until Leeds kick off their new season, there are some tough choices ahead for Peter Reid as Leeds entertain Newcastle on Sunday

Leeds welcome Newcastle, on a high after last nights 1-0 victory, courtesy of a Nobby Solano goal. Robinson will start in goal, and Kelly is likely to get the call at right back. Captain Matteo will line up alongside debutante Camara in the absence of Doobs, and either Domi or Harte will be left back. The midfield is where Peter Reid will have a few selection posers. Bakke is out for another month or so, but everyone else is fit. Morris should be in there, but the other 3 are anyone's guess. Seth Johnson, Batty, Mcphail, Barmby, Wilcox and Domi (if Harte is full back) are scrapping for 3 places. Up front, want away Viduka should start with Smith, new signing Sokho will be on the bench. It's a massive match, and Newcastle will of course include Woody, Speed and Bowyer, 3 old boys all likely to receive a different reception. The Geordies are a team blessed with speed and movement, something that we have struggled to cope with in the past. Without a doubt, we need to get the season off to a flyer, and there are few harder tests than Sir Bobby Robsons boys. Don't ask me for a prediction - but I might be uttering a little prayer 5 minutes before kick off...
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