Leeds fans have been discussing the Newcastle United match tonight.
An 8pm kick-off at Elland Road, last season saw a 0-0 draw early in the season here.
At St James’ Park though a thrilling 4-3 comeback win for Newcastle.
Leeds fans commenting via their MOT message board:
‘All the data suggests a banger tonight with Newcastles style of play. Really looking forward to it and if we don’t win and go joint third, I can assure people it will not be the end of the world. But it would be rather nice.’
‘Tbh I’d rather have a boring 1-0 win than another 4-3, the tv, the dog, next doors cat & anyone passing the house are safer that way.’
‘I’ve never made a bet in my life, but if I did I’d wager Harvey Barnes scores against us. He’s our kryptonite – 8 goals in 9 games apparently. This is one fixture I can’t enjoy.
I’ll be behind the settee if anyone needs me.’
‘Not a chance Barnes scores against Trafford’
‘Going to be tough tonight against a Newcastle side who are well organised and are way better than last seasons version.
Hopefully a full house can roar us on.
Oh and it looks like we can expect a fair few Monday night games this season.’
‘Our most gut wrenching defeat of last season at St. James’ imo. We owe them one.’
‘I’m predicting a Longstaff hat-trick, 3-0.’
‘A win for either team will move them up into 3rd/4th spot depending on goal difference, now wouldn’t that be nice.’
‘Newcastle apparently don’t create much but are extremely clinical when they do.
We on the other hand give away decent situations to the opposition regularly.
Can’t happen tonight, hope we are much better organised.
On the flip side the Newcastle keeper has been a busy boy (2nd most saves per game in the league) so chances are available.’
‘In Tyneside folklore, the Newcastle United number nine is a sacred institution, worn by icons from Jackie Milburn and Malcolm Macdonald to Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer.
It demands a specific talisman: a striker who pairs relentless physical authority with an innate connection to the city’s soul.
Conversely, Don Revie’s legendary Leeds United was defined by an unbreakable, brotherly unity.
Transforming Elland Road into a fortress, Revie built an “us-against-the-world” ethos around warriors like Billy Bremner, Jack Charlton, and Norman Hunter, forging one of the most cohesive, feared, and formidable sides in football history.
I back a team that has unity, against a team that relies on a flair player be it Barnes, Wissa, or Elanga.’
‘side as expected. hopefully a similar first half as the last 2 games but more goals and avoid a post half time meltdown.’
‘As sure as day follows night, Barnes will score against us tonight, just like Welbeck also always does. Would be fun to think up a Kryptonite XI (playing or retired) of players who always performed against us.
Barnes
Welbeck
Shearer
McTominay
…some of those who come to mind.’
‘Elanga not even on the bench for them. He must be injured?’
‘Ankle injury.’
‘Henry scored something like a goal a game v us.’
‘Shearer twice as many as Henry.’
‘Has Farke lost his mind… not starting Aaronson?’
‘No Joelinton or Osula or Dan Burn’
‘I think Newcastle are good going forward, but susceptible at the back.’