Chance to go joint top - don’t lay a glove

[Milltown1882]

As much as I love the defensive record and allow the 5-0 against Plymouth once again it’s just tedious at home.

We looked terrified of Leeds on the counter and offered absolutely nothing in front of goal.

Season destined to lose in the playoffs because whoever finishes 3rd ain’t going up.

[TPClaret]

Did Leeds really hurt us

[Stonehouse]

2 points a game average gets us up ,what did you expect 4-4 ?

[colne-claret]

As much as I love the defensive record and allow the 5-0 against Plymouth once again it’s just tedious at home.

We looked terrified of Leeds on the counter and offered absolutely nothing in front of goal.

Season destined to lose in the playoffs because whoever finishes 3rd ain’t going up.

It’s the same old story though isn’t it. Not enough up top, it’s nothing new. We need to bring somebody in this window. I’d have 100% taken a point before the game.

[colne-claret]

2 points a game average gets us up ,what did you expect 4-4 ?

Win away, draw at home

[Goliath]

We didn't even try to lay a glove. You could see the Intent within 30 seconds when Anthony refused to go and join a press so he could stay compact with the midfield.

Leeds aren't great away from home and will have been nervous coming into this. We really should have gone for the throat but unfortunately that's not the way this manager likes to do things.

We deserved to lose today after setting up with such a lack of ambition.

[Gp8419]

As much as I love the defensive record and allow the 5-0 against Plymouth once again it’s just tedious at home.

We looked terrified of Leeds on the counter and offered absolutely nothing in front of goal.

Season destined to lose in the playoffs because whoever finishes 3rd ain’t going up.

It happens a lot in the premier league, when two top teams play each other they cancel each other out.The way I see it out of the top 4 we have Sheffield Utd to play now at home.Our fixture run is great now utc.

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Great point against the best team in the League

[CoolClaret]

I think some people would genuinely prefer to be a mid-table side with Roy of the Rover's stuff every week.

We played a good team; it's a fine point - we just need to turn it on as we did against Plymouth in the next run of games.

It's a marathon, not a sprint.

[Stonehouse]

When Dyche was here he knew the sides limitations and played accordingly,SP knows we haven’t the players to go toe to toe with an attacking team so set up not to lose,if Kompany had been here Leeds would have battered us.

[StuWestMidsClaret]

Great point against the best team in the League

Lol

[Andreshotboots]

As much as I love the defensive record and allow the 5-0 against Plymouth once again it’s just tedious at home.

We looked terrified of Leeds on the counter and offered absolutely nothing in front of goal.

Season destined to lose in the playoffs because whoever finishes 3rd ain’t going up.

Would you say 4 points against the team at the top of the league, with the best squad in the league by far, is a bad return?

[billyhamilton82]

If we go up, we will stay up this time around.

[ksrclaret]

Modern football is just absolutely shite. There have been many, many mundane performances from us this season but that second half has finished me off. Not a single shot at goal in 45 minutes.

[jrgbfc]

It feels like we're more bothered about keeping a clean sheet than trying to win a game.

[Murger]

It’s the same old story though isn’t it. Not enough up top, it’s nothing new. We need to bring somebody in this window. I’d have 100% taken a point before the game.

Not just about personnel, it’s a mindset thing.

[AmbleClaret]

If we go up, we will stay up this time around.

Good cast.

[KernowHouseClaret]

I'd rather be in touching distance, 3pts behind, than 6pts behind having gone for it.
After these next 6 games we may well be closer to, if not in front of Leeds and Sheffield, let's wait and see

[Murger]

I think some people would genuinely prefer to be a mid-table side with Roy of the Rover's stuff every week.

We played a good team; it's a fine point - we just need to turn it on as we did against Plymouth in the next run of games.

It's a marathon, not a sprint.

We haven’t turned it on at home all season. What makes you think things will change?

[BurnleyFC]

Two teams miles away from being Premier League quality.

[warksclaret]

You wont see a better defensive performance all season from anyone in the Championship. Their bench was stronger than our forward line. Two defeats from a side cobbled together last August and people are being critical of our achievements, saying we should have gone all out-thats how you lose against Leeds. Now for a nice run of easy games. Well done the lads. Would have taken a point at 8.00pm

[TPClaret]

We’ve taken 4 points off Leeds

[Murger]

You wont see a better defensive performance all season from anyone in the Championship. Their bench was stronger than our forward line. Two defeats from a side cobbled together last August and people are being critical of our achievements, saying we should have gone all out-thats how you lose against Leeds. Now for a nice run of easy games. Well done the lads. Would have taken a point at 8.00pm

Where has anyone said we should go all out? Stop making stuff up.

[Goliath]

When Dyche was here he knew the sides limitations and played accordingly,SP knows we haven’t the players to go toe to toe with an attacking team so set up not to lose,if Kompany had been here Leeds would have battered us.

Dyche teams always had an attacking threat whether it be set pieces or direct balls on to strikers trying to break an offside trap. The opposition were never completely safe.

I'm not sure what we are actually trying to do attacking wise. We don't look to get people in behind, rarely look to cross it. The only consistent attacking threat is the switch out to Anthony.

[fatboy47]

Goliath and 007 will be dancing on the tables tonight.

[colne-claret]

Not just about personnel, it’s a mindset thing.

I can’t say I enjoy watching it but we’re in touching distance of the top of the league. More fire power may give us the boost that we need.

[Vegas Claret]

if anyone ever tells you the gap between the Championship and the Premier League isn't colossal then have them watch that game. Abysmal from both sides

[CoolClaret]

We haven’t turned it on at home all season. What makes you think things will change?

Watford, Cov?

We were just getting into a groove, then had a tough run of games over xmas, and we've come out of it in a really strong position.

[CoolClaret]

if anyone ever tells you the gap between the Championship and the Premier League isn't colossal then have them watch that game. Abysmal from both sides

How many games at the top of the PL table have been cagey 0-0 affairs like that in recent years? Happens all the time!

[warksclaret]

Where has anyone said we should go all out? Stop making stuff up.

Think outside the box-its the negativity and sarcasm from a few not in the real world. Its what people are implying

[burnley007]

We were at-home and didn't even try to win


I'm so tired of this season

[Dyched]

When Dyche was here he knew the sides limitations and played accordingly,SP knows we haven’t the players to go toe to toe with an attacking team so set up not to lose,if Kompany had been here Leeds would have battered us.

VK promotion side got a hell of a lot more point bs the Top 6 than SP will.

2 draws and a loss. Won the rest.

[RVclaret]

How many games at the top of the PL table have been cagey 0-0 affairs like that in recent years? Happens all the time!

Yep City Arsenal a few times.

[Murger]

Watford, Cov?

We were just getting into a groove, then had a tough run of games over xmas, and we've come out of it in a really strong position.

So 2 games? Every team has a tough run over Christmas. Our lack of attacking intent has nothing to do with that period.

[BobSykes]

Much as I'm disappointed I'd rather have kept it tight and kept the gap to Leeds to 3 points than taken a gamble and risked making it 6.

And I'd rather have our upcoming fixtures than theirs.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Why don't they play like they did against Plymouth?

Where is Tresor, I hope he's being fined if he's refusing to play.

We need better attacking players that's pretty obvious.

[Taffyfan]

Leeds were marginally better than us - we certainly didn't deserve to win. Great save by Trafford to secure another home point.
We need more energy from our wide players, more movement going forward and a focal point to our attack. Our set piece play is abysmal, even our restarts from throw-ins is poor. What are we doing all week in training, mastering the back pass? We have Trafford, Esteve and Egan-Riley to thank for our lofty position in the league. Our incredible defensive record continues but we are hard to watch. UTC

[Darthlaw]

Much as I'm disappointed I'd rather have kept it tight and kept the gap to Leeds to 3 points than taken a gamble and risked making it 6.

And I'd rather have our upcoming fixtures than theirs.

Good plan, Scott.

They’ll come unstuck against lesser opposition where we won’t

…hopefully

[louieollie]

Yep they are out again tonight ............some folk just can't wait to moan & groan about anything. Yawn!!! Get back to watching the horse fiddlers will yer......

[Vegas Claret]

How many games at the top of the PL table have been cagey 0-0 affairs like that in recent years? Happens all the time!

you'll struggle to find a team in the bottom 3 give the ball away as much as both sides tonight. So many basic unforced errors.

[CoolClaret]

So 2 games? Every team has a tough run over Christmas. Our lack of attacking intent has nothing to do with that period.

It's more looking at the bigger picture.

We don't have the squad to go gung ho 0-90. We'd be lower playoffs at best.

Look at our bench tonight vs Leeds'... SP is doing a top job given the circumstances.

[warksclaret]

VK promotion side got a hell of a lot more point bs the Top 6 than SP will.

2 draws and a loss. Won the rest.

And he did not have his team dismantled with 7-10 days prior to the window closing

[Dyched]

It's more looking at the bigger picture.

We don't have the squad to go gung ho 0-90. We'd be lower playoffs at best.

Look at our bench tonight vs Leeds'... SP is doing a top job given the circumstances.

Nobody is asking for “gong ho”. There’s a middle ground FFS.

[CoolClaret]

you'll struggle to find a team in the bottom 3 give the ball away as much as both sides tonight. So many basic unforced errors.

It was a tight, nervy game - it happens, but this hyperbole is just way too OTT.

[Dyched]

And he did not have his team dismantled with 7-10 days prior to the window closing

He rebuilt a relegation side that lost the backbone of the side the previous 5/6/7 years.

[TsarBomba]

Why don't they play like they did against Plymouth?

Where is Tresor, I hope he's being fined if he's refusing to play.

We need better attacking players that's pretty obvious.

Because we weren’t playing Plymouth.

[jrgbfc]

It's more looking at the bigger picture.

We don't have the squad to go gung ho 0-90. We'd be lower playoffs at best.

Look at our bench tonight vs Leeds'... SP is doing a top job given the circumstances.

Give over, our squad is every bit as good as Leeds or Sheff United.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Because we weren’t playing Plymouth.

Obviously , why play so boring though

[AmbleClaret]

Leeds were marginally better than us - we certainly didn't deserve to win. Great save by Trafford to secure another home point.
We need more energy from our wide players, more movement going forward and a focal point to our attack. Our set piece play is abysmal, even our restarts from throw-ins is poor. What are we doing all week in training, mastering the back pass? We have Trafford, Esteve and Egan-Riley to thank for our lofty position in the league. Our incredible defensive record continues but we are hard to watch. UTC

No need to worry about mastering the back pass,we've got the world record. Next phase, move forward.

[billyhamilton82]

Obviously , why play so boring though

Because we weren’t playing Plymouth.