Leeds United fans held their breath during the 20 minute spell at Brighton that, in essence, showed up the Whites as the abject failure they were that evening. It was either that or open your mouth, take a breath and swear loudly.
Today’s visit brings Bolton Wanderers to Elland Road, a team in the midst of a takeover and sitting anchored in 23rd place in the Championship table. With some observers saying that Bolton might be able to take advantage of Leeds’ frailties, Whites fans waited to see what Steve Evans was going to put out to face the Trotters.
TEAM NEWS | Brought to you by @Coral: Three changes for #lufc – Bellusci, Carayol and Antenucci all return to the XI pic.twitter.com/uhkxrXIPsQ
— Leeds United (@LUFC) March 5, 2016
The three changes to the starting XI, bringing back Giuseppe Bellusci after his enforced two-match suspension, brining in Mustapha Carayol and reinstating Mirco Antenucci inducates that Leeds are likely to start with a more traditional 4-4-2 formation – the full team being,
#lufc team vs @OfficialBWFC | Silvestri, Coyle, Cooper, Bellusci, Taylor, Diagouraga, Bridcutt, Cook, Carayol, Antenucci, Doukara.
— Leeds United (@LUFC) March 5, 2016
The Leeds United match day squad is completed by,
#lufc subs vs @OfficialBWFC | Peacock-Farrell, Berardi, Bamba, Murphy, Adeyemi, Mowatt, Dallas.
— Leeds United (@LUFC) March 5, 2016
After the Brighton performance, Leeds United fans are due a good performance against opponents they recently beat 2-1 in the FA Cup Fourth Round with goals coming via Souleymane Doukara and Toumani Diagouraga.
Over on Twitter, which is often a barometer for hope and desperation in equal measure, fans have been reacting to the lineup – both that of what Leeds are putting out and also who Bolton are playing.
Leeds fans react on Twitter to today’s line-ups.
This Leeds fan is more ecstatic at the visitor’s goalkeeper than any news on the Leeds United line-up.
https://twitter.com/LufcColin/status/706121773931208704
Whilst not a Leeds fan, this Bolton supporter is as negative about the Bolton line-up as the former Leeds fan is positive.
@OfficialBWFC @LUFC why oh why is Heskey in again
— Nigel James (@BrinscallnigelJ) March 5, 2016
In reference to Monday’s performance, the Leeds United line-up couldn’t be any worse, nor more honestly appraised.
@leedsdave1281 @LUFC @OfficialBWFC can't do any worst that shower of shit Monday
— Lee (@LeeNewton4) March 5, 2016
This Leeds United fans is hoping that there’s no injury to the players up front.
https://twitter.com/karlpinkers/status/706121926087942144
Whilst this Leeds fan is succinct and honest in his appraisal.
https://twitter.com/EllandReports/status/706121702384799744
Referring back to Bolton’s keeper starting today.
Rachubka starts for Bolton *drops pint in show of solidarity* #lufc
— MrPaulRobinson (@MrPaulRobinson) March 5, 2016
Time will tell, around 16.48 this afternoon, as to how Leeds fans will feel – let’s hope that it’s a good one.
