Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
By Deadly Submarine
March 9 2010
Throughout the season we provide you with a platform to discuss each and every Rovers match whether it be the build-up to kick-off or post match analysis so here we bring you the Match Discussion Thread for Tuesday evening's Coca-Cola League One match at home to high-flying Leeds United as Rovers look to continue their recent good form which has seen them climb out of the League's bottom four....
Saturday 6th March - Coca Cola League One
Tranmere v Leeds United
Kick-Off 7.45pm at Prenton Park
For those fans who can't make some of the Rovers games this season, particularly the high number of costly and time consuming southern away games, we at Total Tranmere will be providing a Match Discussion Thread on the Site for every Rovers game.
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Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Total Tranmere (IP Logged)
Date: 09/03/2010 17:39
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Re: Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Ricci (IP Logged)
Date: 09/03/2010 22:25
Well that was a shambles. Don't get me wrong, Leeds are a good team and if we had put in some effort, closed them down but got beaten I would have said at least we tried and played well but were just beaten by the better team.
We didn'd do that though, we rolled over and made some comical errors. Terrible defedning for the first goal, didn't have a clear view of the penalty so can't really comment. What on earth Mclaren was doing for their third I don't know turning into trouble then losing the ball. As for the fourth, my sunday league team would have defended what was just a hoof forward better.
I thought Broomes was a disgrace, summed up by even their fans singing about how bad he was, O'Neil looked shaky as well. Now, I must be the only one because most of our fans seem to love him, But I just don't rate Edds at all. For me he just runs around like a passenger, his distributuion is awful and tonight he was terrible.
Don't get me wrong, he works his socks off but he just isn't good enough in my opinion, and for me Mahon should start instead of him, he showed more creativity in 10 minutes then edds did all game. some of my mates who are neutrals and were there couldn't understand why Mahon did not play instead of edds.
It summed it up for me when I saw a few friends after the game who are leeds fans and said, "how the hell did you beat Southampton". I am very annoyed at out performance tonight, we showed leeds far too much respect and got punished. I just hope this is a one off.
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We didn'd do that though, we rolled over and made some comical errors. Terrible defedning for the first goal, didn't have a clear view of the penalty so can't really comment. What on earth Mclaren was doing for their third I don't know turning into trouble then losing the ball. As for the fourth, my sunday league team would have defended what was just a hoof forward better.
I thought Broomes was a disgrace, summed up by even their fans singing about how bad he was, O'Neil looked shaky as well. Now, I must be the only one because most of our fans seem to love him, But I just don't rate Edds at all. For me he just runs around like a passenger, his distributuion is awful and tonight he was terrible.
Don't get me wrong, he works his socks off but he just isn't good enough in my opinion, and for me Mahon should start instead of him, he showed more creativity in 10 minutes then edds did all game. some of my mates who are neutrals and were there couldn't understand why Mahon did not play instead of edds.
It summed it up for me when I saw a few friends after the game who are leeds fans and said, "how the hell did you beat Southampton". I am very annoyed at out performance tonight, we showed leeds far too much respect and got punished. I just hope this is a one off.
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Re: Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: TT Admin (IP Logged)
Date: 09/03/2010 22:58
Edds had a poor game (his first this season at least) but for me he's been one of our best players.
Leeds were quality and their third goal was absolutely superb. I don't feel we played anywhere near our best but I wouldn't say we rolled over either.
For me the hoof tactics from the start were not great but at the same time do you go out and try to play football against Leeds? I'm not sure that would have worked either.
Leeds themselves did hoof it a lot but not as much as we did. I thought Mahon did OK when he came on and his effort from long range was a cracker whilst Savage looked a menace for about (8??) minutes and then faded completely proving he is still not yet quite there.
Man of the Match for me was John Welsh who had a great game and I even thought at times McLaren looked OK although did lose the ball for the thirds goal in midfield.
At the end of the day I expected one point at best this week and we got three so I'm far from downhearted.
Leeds were quality and their third goal was absolutely superb. I don't feel we played anywhere near our best but I wouldn't say we rolled over either.
For me the hoof tactics from the start were not great but at the same time do you go out and try to play football against Leeds? I'm not sure that would have worked either.
Leeds themselves did hoof it a lot but not as much as we did. I thought Mahon did OK when he came on and his effort from long range was a cracker whilst Savage looked a menace for about (8??) minutes and then faded completely proving he is still not yet quite there.
Man of the Match for me was John Welsh who had a great game and I even thought at times McLaren looked OK although did lose the ball for the thirds goal in midfield.
At the end of the day I expected one point at best this week and we got three so I'm far from downhearted.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: whinfrey (IP Logged)
Date: 09/03/2010 23:17
Embarassing in the extreme.What happened to the spirit thEy showed against Southampton. The big hoof up the pitch was as far as their ambitions went. When they sang "can we play you every week" I just felt sick.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: bigmart (IP Logged)
Date: 10/03/2010 07:16
a very poor performance indeed.
mclaren was shocking again gave away the penalty and gave the ball away for the third goal as well. As good as leeds are we made them look even better, not one of our defenders played well.
Would say welsh mom the best of a very poor team
mclaren was shocking again gave away the penalty and gave the ball away for the third goal as well. As good as leeds are we made them look even better, not one of our defenders played well.
Would say welsh mom the best of a very poor team
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Jimima (IP Logged)
Date: 10/03/2010 11:34
Miracles cannot happen every day!. Leeds are a very good side, and will do well after promotion this year too. Tranmere are gradually improving all the time,nevertheless we must expect setbacks like this, - hopefully with further success stories like the Southampton win.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: Matty_1985 (IP Logged)
Date: 10/03/2010 15:24
I agree that it wasn't a good performance last night, but had someone offered us 3 points out of the Saints/Leeds games beforehand we would have took that. That's not to say I wasn't disappointed last night.
I was glad when Sordell was taken off at half time, I can't remember him challenging for one header all night and his failure to do so resulted in the 3rd goal for Leeds.
Having said that, they are a good side and will probably get promoted this year, so it's a case of regrouping and getting something on Saturday at Bristol.
I was glad when Sordell was taken off at half time, I can't remember him challenging for one header all night and his failure to do so resulted in the 3rd goal for Leeds.
Having said that, they are a good side and will probably get promoted this year, so it's a case of regrouping and getting something on Saturday at Bristol.
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: BAC White (IP Logged)
Date: 10/03/2010 16:12
Unlucky lads. After Southampton game, I thought it would be a lot closer. Our teams will break our hearts.
Best of luck for rest of season
Best of luck for rest of season
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: SWS (IP Logged)
Date: 12/03/2010 01:07
your lot will definately need to improve BAC as an attacking threat your talent goes unquestioned however at times your defence looked uncomfortable panicking when on the ball and the football you played was mostly long ball. i expect this was just current form though otherwise you wouldn't be so highly placed.
i appreciate your good wishes, it is difficult to wish Leeds well though as many of your fans have a terrible attitude and it rubs off badly on your team, but i wish you personally best wishes in everything you do. You seem a decent bloke
(just to explain my bad feelings toward your club its mainly down to our game at your place end of last season (forgetting the gobshite stewards) Bas Savage was playing his heart out in our push toward the play offs, he picked up an injury at Elland Road and was stretchered off. He'd not put a bad tackle in, not scored not done anything thing wrong to your lot.. and was jeered and boo'd as the stretcher was carried around the perimeter of the pitch and im not talking by a handful of fans here. he only came of the bench last week for his first taste of football since back then!!
i appreciate your good wishes, it is difficult to wish Leeds well though as many of your fans have a terrible attitude and it rubs off badly on your team, but i wish you personally best wishes in everything you do. You seem a decent bloke
(just to explain my bad feelings toward your club its mainly down to our game at your place end of last season (forgetting the gobshite stewards) Bas Savage was playing his heart out in our push toward the play offs, he picked up an injury at Elland Road and was stretchered off. He'd not put a bad tackle in, not scored not done anything thing wrong to your lot.. and was jeered and boo'd as the stretcher was carried around the perimeter of the pitch and im not talking by a handful of fans here. he only came of the bench last week for his first taste of football since back then!!
Re: Tranmere Rovers v Leeds Utd Match Discussion
Posted by: BAC White (IP Logged)
Date: 17/03/2010 00:31
Cheers SWS. We have somehow decided that hoofball is our best form of defence/attack. Midfield look lost and if Beckford decides to go missing..we're f**ked.
Cannot explain/excuse some fans attitudes. Was a season ticket holder when I lived in London but only get over 2-4 times a season now.Always amazes me some people attitudes,pure hate,sometimes turning on their own players,short memories and selective memories at that.Bad attitudes/sad lives.I know I'd give out to my kids for doing it.
Anyway,glad Baz is back and as I said, best wishes for the rest of the season
Cannot explain/excuse some fans attitudes. Was a season ticket holder when I lived in London but only get over 2-4 times a season now.Always amazes me some people attitudes,pure hate,sometimes turning on their own players,short memories and selective memories at that.Bad attitudes/sad lives.I know I'd give out to my kids for doing it.
Anyway,glad Baz is back and as I said, best wishes for the rest of the season
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