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Who should be in the starting lineup for Leeds on Sunday against QPR? This is my view.




GK – Rob Green – Obvious one really, our best keeper, adding some much needed experience to the team. Should improve us.




RB – Gaetano Berardi – Presuming he’s fit to play, Berardi should be our first choice right-back this season. He was consistently great for us last season and I expect that to continue.

CB – Kyle Bartley – We have 3 centre-backs so this isn’t really difficult, he’s looked solid in pre-season and adds some much needed height to our team, hopefully he’ll make us more of a threat from corners.

CB – Sol Bamba – Cooper hasn’t played a single game in pre-season so I would let Bamba start until Cooper is fit. Potentially we could sign a CB this week and if they’re good enough, I’d have no problem with them starting.

LB – Charlie Taylor – Well if Taylor is here he should start, I don’t care about his transfer request. Our next best left-back is Denton and he’s never played for us before so that would be a tricky one, let’s hope we don’t have to make that decision.
Into midfield…







CM – Matt Grimes – I’m really not a fan of Diagouraga and if we don’t sign Bridcutt before this weekend, I think Grimes is the next best option to start in midfield.

CM – Ronaldo Vieira – Granted I’ve only seen him play once, but it was similar to when I saw Byram and Cook play for the first time, I think we have a real talent here. He can burst forward from deep at pace like Cook did, we might have found another gem here.

CAM – Pablo Hernandez –
He may only have arrived this week but a player with his experience should start straight away for me. Mowatt played in this position last Saturday and he looked like he’d played a full season already, I hope he can improve his fitness.

Onto the forwards..







RM – Stuart Dallas – This was a tough one, but I would start Dallas ahead of Sacko. Sacko is raw and seems to lack a final ball, his pace will be massive off of the bench. Dallas was not great last year but a consistent performer, hopefully he’ll improve after his time at the Euros.

LM – Kemar Roofe – A dead-cert to start, He looks dangerous every time he picks up the ball and personally I cannot wait to see him on the counter attack in a league game.

ST – Chris Wood – Obvious one here really, Antonnsson can’t play as a lone striker and Chris Wood has pretty much guaranteed us 20 goals this season so, let’s see it Chris.

Before the Charlie Taylor news came out I was actually excited for the season to start, but that took the edge off it a bit. I still fancy us to avoid defeat at QPR, just not sure whether we’ll win or draw. Let us know in the comments who you want to start and what you think the result will be!

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  • Jan Whitehurst says:

    Myself I would prefer Murphy and Diagouraga in CM, we do look a exciting side in the offensive positions, I’m really looking forward to the season starting, could do with out the Taylor saga dragging on, but there you go. QPR 1 LEEDS 3 We have a good bench too, would like to see Silvestri moved on. MOT.

  • Peter duval says:

    Agreed in midfield … I don’t think Murphy and Diagouraga are right …. Me personally our best midfield would be with Bridcutt. Bridcutt Vieria -Hernandez in reserve Phillips Grimes and Mowatt
    Up front I may start with Wood but I think Antonsson is better still not convinced that we have enough here for the season … I would like to see another to compete with Wood and Antonsson perhaps Austin of Southampton or Hogan of Brentford …. The wide strikers Roofe of course but definitely Sacko over Dallas…. How can we have at one side speed and attacking threat and the other minimal threat and a slow plodding approach Dallas is a good worker but lacks the offensive edge… Defence completely agree … Move Taylor out and bring in MAwson and Henry

  • Jimmy says:

    Agree with your front 3.
    But I think you may be a little off with your midfield.
    First game of the season, we may need a bit of calm and experience in the middle of the park. As much as I agree that Vieira and Grimes have got loads of potential, I d be shocked if neither Murphy or Diagouraga didn’t start, possibly even both with Vieira and Grimes on the bench.
    Also, I d expect Hernandez to be given a bit more time to get up to speed in terms of fitness and Monks pre season tactics etc so I d not be surprised to see Mowatt start and Pablo eased in over the next few weeks.
    Right back, again, as much as a fit Beradi would be a definite starter, with no pre season games under his belt, Coyle may get ‘the nod’. He s also got bags of potential and we really need to get him signed up for another 3 years.
    As for Taylor, it s a business, so him wanting to play in the Premiership is no surprise. if we re honest, most of us would want to triple our wages and play at the top level. These guys are one tackle away from being out of a career so if they get a chance, they tend to go for it…. They may never get another, so it s fair play really. Loyalty? That’s for us fans.
    We need to get the best price possible, buy a young player from another club and repeat the process until we get back to the PL. that’s why it s so surprising that Cellino seems to be saying no (although he has a tendency to change his mind suddenly). If Taylor does stay, he s a pro so you d expect him to give 100%. In addition, he s got a vested interest to perform well to make sure he gets a move to a top club (and top wages) at the end of the season.

  • Mike Kirby says:

    We have more options in midfield and up front this year for sure , it’s the defence that needs some bolstering in my opinion and maybe 1 central midfielder ( Bridcutt) …can’t argue with your selection but I have a good feeling about Antonnsson maybe off the bench …want a win but a draw would not be a bad result away at QPR

  • Lickmi fannni says:

    Green
    Beradi, bamba, bartley, taylor
    Dallas, hernandez, grimes, sacko
    Roofe, antonsson/wood

  • jdc44 says:

    Green
    Berardi – Bartley – Bamba – Taylor
    Vieira – Murphy
    Dallas – Hernández – Roofe
    Wood / Antonsson

    If another CB and LB can be brought in, I would be tempted to start both in preference to Sol Bamba / Charlie Taylor, and I do believe Antonsson can play the lone striker role, but not if the ball is ‘hoofed’ forward from defence.

  • Michael says:

    It’s live here in OZ. cannot wait … I do hope Taylor stays… Classy player and I would also put Cooper straight in if fit.

  • Ben says:

    Green
    Berardi – Bartley – Bamba – Taylor
    Diagouraga
    Sacko – Mowatt – Roofe
    wood-Antonsson

  • Paul Cranswick says:

    Same reason Cooper doesn’t start is why Berardi shouldn’t. Bamba is an accident waiting to happen so I would try Diagouraga at the back as at least he is more sure footed. Phillips in for Grimes in midfield as he gets stuck in and Sacko anyday over Dallas who cannot get round anyone. It would in fact be tempting to look at converting Dallas to left back and have Taylor watch from the stands but let’s not cut off our noses to spite our faces.

    GREEN – COYLE, BARTLEY, DIAGOURAGA, TAYLOR – VIERA, PHILLIPS – ROOFE, HERNANDEZ, SACKO – ANTONSSON

    Subs : Turnbull, Berardi, Bamba, Grimes, Mowatt, Dallas, Wood

  • Sam Jaffa says:

    I agree with most comments. I still think that we need to strengthen the centre of defence. We need a leader as captain. Sol Bamba is too unpredictable and isn’t getting any younger! Murphy and Mowatt all need to prove themselves this season and competition for their places may help motivate them.

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