Team v Leeds ?

[FCBurnley]

Trafford
Roberts EJ Estève Humph
Laurent Cullen
Anthony Brownhill Foster
Flemming

[BleedingClaret]

Trafford
Roberts EJ Estève Humph
Laurent Cullen
Anthony Brownhill Foster
Flemming

[BleedingClaret]

Same

[ISpeds00]

Team picks itself these days - wouldnt expect any changes to starting line up now unless injuries

[Row x]

Team picks itself these days - wouldnt expect any changes to starting line up now unless injuries

Humpreys comes in for me

[Ilkley claret]

I can 100% guarantee Humphries will be in for Pires.

Parker doesnt trust Pires defensively against the better teams

[Newcastleclaret93]

Humphrey’s in for Pires for me.

Apart from that think the team stays the same.

[wadeswondergoal]

All depends on how much we want to wind Leeds up.

Hannibal is the man for that.

For me, Humphreys for Pires is the only required change.

Stop Dan James and we win the game.

[Quickenthetempo]

Will Hannibal come in for Laurent for the extra energy?

Humphrey will come in at left back.

[Dark Cloud]

I wouldn't pick Hannibal (at least not to start). After his antics at Elland Road I think Leeds will target him, especially as they know he's got a very short fuse!

[ClaretTony]

I wouldn't pick Hannibal (at least not to start). After his antics at Elland Road I think Leeds will target him, especially as they know he's got a very short fuse!

I think the antics came from the stand

[ksrclaret]

Humphreys should come back in at LB, no doubt about in my mind and I'm almost certain Scott Parker will agree.

The only other slot up for debate is who plays in front of Humphreys, Hannibal or Foster. Hannibal will make sure the middle of the park is secure and that excellent performance at Bramall Lane on Boxing Day was in large part thanks to his efforts on the left, but his temperament remains questionable. Foster will provide more of a threat to the Leeds defence if he's on his game. I'd stick with Foster.

[billyhamilton82]

Excellent front 4.

The bench will be interesting.

Hopefully we can squeeze JJ Shelvey on there.

[It Is What It Is]

Trafford
Roberts EJ Estève Humph
Laurent Cullen
Anthony Brownhill Foster
Flemming

i
Bit radical and left field...but Hannibal for Foster for first 45. He will get a yellow but I reckon with his shithousery
he could get at least 3 Leeds players on yellows for the 2nd half.

[The Shire Claret]

Only change should be Pires for Humphrys for me

Foster has to start

[warksclaret]

The OP FC Burnley has got in nailed. Anyone suggesting Pires starts instead of Humphreys is a very poor judge of the defensive requirements of a full back. Furthermore to risk Pires v the attack minded Leeds would be suicidal

[LincsWoldsClaret]

Will Hannibal come in for Laurent for the extra energy?

Humphrey will come in at left back.

Humphreys has to start but for extra energy Laurent over Hannibal every time for me.

[CoolClaret]

Same team as the OP.

Really liking the look of our front 3 now - each offer something different.

[fatboy47]

As per OP.

Hannibal looked a wee bit off it to me at Plymouth.

[Darnhill Claret]

I think Shelvey will be on the bench. He has history with Leeds.
If he isn't in the squad, he'll definitely be in the dressing room.

[bobinho]

All depends on how much we want to wind Leeds up.

Hannibal is the man for that.

For me, Humphreys for Pires is the only required change.

Stop Dan James and we win the game.

Hannibal should be nowhere near this game. He winds himself up more than anyone. We need cool clam heads for this one.

[Buxtonclaret]

Hannibal should be nowhere near this game. He winds himself up more than anyone. We need cool clam heads for this one.

I've been personally hoping Barnsey has sat him down and given him some pointers in how to be a sheethouse properly.

[FCBurnley]

Subs
GK
Pires
Worrall
Egan
Shelley
Hannibal
JRod
Koleosho
Sarmiento

[morninbob]

The only option is foster or Hannibal, whoever is selected gives you an idea on parkers tactics.

[summitclaret]

Foster every day of the year. We are a different team with him fit and playing. Looking forward to him getting us up the pitch fast and heading back post crosses back into the danger area, as at Plymouth.

[Roosterbooster]

Stop Dan James and we win the game.

As much as I don't want to offer them a compliment.... Leeds are much more than just Dan James. Solomon is a super player and is really going to test Roberts. On the break, if Roberts is up the pitch, then I can't see Cullen getting hold of him. Laurent will offer some sort of cover, but it'll be tricky. I would hope CJ and Esteve can manage Piroe, but he looks so good in the box, that they really will have to be at the top of their game tonight.

I think it'll be intriguing. I'm tempted to say we should play it like an away game against a top team. Camp in, invite them on, and hit them on the break, utilising Foster's pace. Not a game I expect much out of if we go a goal down unfortunately

[Bowclaret]

They need to be worried about us - not the other way around !

[BigGaz]

There is a song by Sum41 which I think encapsulates my feelings perfectly.

The song is called. "Grab the devil by the horns and **** him up the ***".

In that I'd like to see us impose ourselves on them. Starting both Hannibal and Humphries to me is effectively signalling attack v defense for 90 mins and seeing id we can nick one. Humph is the right choice at LB but I do think we have more threat with Lyle and with his pace and running power they may need to think a bit about pushing Gnonto and James too far up the pitch.

We can't rely on Leeds dropping points, we should do what we can. So yeah, Grab that devil.

[AlargeClaret]

I’d imagine Humphrey’s will be the only change for Pires .

[CrosspoolClarets]

Leeds haven’t played a top 4 side since October so I am less inclined to worry about their wingers and more inclined to impose our own game - I would thus go same again bar Humphreys for Pires, Foster staying in the side.

I would also put Magic Mike on the bench because if it goes to pot and in the last 5-10 we need an equaliser, who will create a chance from nowhere while they are parking the bus?

Yes I know.

[Darnhill Claret]

I wouldn't let Magic Mike on the pitch tonight, it might mean we'll get less off Leeds at the end of the month.

[brexit]

i
Bit radical and left field...but Hannibal for Foster for first 45. He will get a yellow but I reckon with his shithousery
he could get at least 3 Leeds players on yellows for the 2nd half.

I like that idea but also put ash on for flemming in the first half double shithousery