Leeds United Chat • The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Friday 24th February) Leeds trio could face bans after FA charge
Good Morning. It's Friday 24th February, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Leeds trio could face bans after FA charge
Leeds Utd and Everton have both been charged by the FA for improper conduct and for failing to control their players, following their antics at Goodison Park last weekend. A mass melee ensued after Tyler Adams completely overreacted to Dwight McNeil's challenge towards the end of the first half. Before you knew it, players from both sides joined in.
Leeds fans breathed a sigh of relief when referee Andrew Madley brandished only yellow cards for McKennie and Adams, especially when the footage shows the American pair (and Gnonto) in a less than favourable light. Gnonto and Adams have shown a lack of discipline over the last three or four games, and have given the FA the ammunition they need to hurt the club.
Rowett predicts big future for Cresswell
Lions Manager Gary Rowett has heaped praise on Charlie Cresswell, who, after a poor spell has forced his way back into Millwall's first XI. The 20yo is enjoying a roller coaster of a season in Bermondsey, and has played a major part in elevating them to 5th in the table.
He came close to leaving in January. Leeds accepted a permanent bid from Coventry City, but Cresswell changed his mind after initially agreeing to the move, deciding to stay and fight for his place. He has now started the last five games, which have included a 3-2 win over Sheffield Utd and a 1-1 draw with Burnley. According to Rowett:-
It’s like anything. You’ve got to learn from those situations. He’ll probably look back on it and probably not take the risk. The key for me is that I think he’s been outstanding. If you’re not playing well and you make those types of mistakes then it’s obviously a little bit harder to stay in the team.
For me, he’s been outstanding. The last two or three games, he’s shown a different side to his game. He’s shown a real calm authority and a consistency to his performances. I think I’ve said it all the way through, he’s going to be a top player but he’s not far off that now.
Championship beckons for Whites
Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland ace Phil Babb believes Javi Gracia will add calmness and stability within the Elland Road ranks, yet predicts Championship football next season for the Whites, due to a difficult run of fixtures including Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal and Manchester City. Speaking to Sky Sports News, Babb added...
Unfortunately, looking at their fixtures, they've still got Chelsea, Liverpool, Spurs, Arsenal, Man City to play just to name a few. I think it might be a season too many for them," "A good man, with the pedigree that can potentially galvanise them and potentially get them out of trouble. I thought he was harshly treated at Watford. He did fantastically well there and was just a victim of their rotating door policy with managers.
But all the soundbites I've heard, him as a man manager, his ideals, the way he wants to play football is all good. It probably adds a bit of calmness and stability to post-Bielsa and post-Jesse Marsch. I think he's a very good appointment.