' MATCH THREAD: LEEDS v CARDIFF CITY ' MATCH THREAD

LEEDS UNITED V CARDIFF CITY
Championship
Saturday 11 February, 15:00
Elland Road




Starting XI: McGregor, Connolly, Richards, Bamba, Morrison, Halford, Ralls, Gunnarsson, Noone, K.Harris,


Subs
Cardiff subs: Murphy, John, Bennett, Whittingham, Hoilett, Healey, Lambert



A Crowd of over 33,000 will be at Elland Road

Cardiff City can have up to 4,000 tickets,with No restrictions


Approx 430 tickets sold to Cardiff incl 50 comps.




" UPDATED DAILY "

Zohore will start.

Rickie Lamber is back but as sub, not totally fit

Manga and Peltier out for 2 months.

Pliks still out.

Joe Bennet maybe?


10/02/17


NEIL WARNOCK:

"Lee Peltier’s had an operation on Tuesday on his ankle. We’ll know more about that in about two weeks, he’s out for a few months."

"Apparently the op was better than what we expected. We thought he’d have to had a severe op. They took a few chunks of bone out, it’s quite amazing how he’s played as long as he had. He should be ok before the end of the season."



"Pilks, I’m not sure about Tuesday, but probably fit for Rotherham. Bennett feels a lot better. Lambert’s training and he’s in the squad for tomorrow. He felt a lot better yesterday and joined in training so he’ll come into the reckoning."




08/02/17

300 tickets sold so far.

Cardiff will again be without Bruno Manga, But the following will be assessed later this week,Lee Peltier, Joe Bennett and Rickie Lambert.






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Possible Lineups

Cardiff City

1 McGregor
16 Connolly
4 Morrison
14 Bamba
6 Richards
24 K Harris
7 Whittingham
17 Gunnarsson
8 Ralls
33 Hoilett
26 Zohore


Leeds United

1 Green
2 Ayling
5 Bartley
18 Jansson
28 Berardi
14 O'Kane
26 Bridcutt
19 Hernández
7 Roofe
15 Dallas
9 Wood


The Opposition



Leeds United

Full name: Leeds United Football Club
Nickname: The Whites, United, The Peacocks
Founded: 1919; 98 years ago
Ground: Elland Road,Beeston, Leeds
Capacity: 37,890
Owner: Eleonora Sport Limited and Aser Group Holding
Chairman: Massimo Cellino
Manager: Garry Monk
League: Championship

Leeds United Football Club is a professional association football club in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The club was formed in 1919 following the disbanding of Leeds City F.C. by the Football League and took over their Elland Road stadium. They play in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system.

Leeds United have won three First Division league titles, one FA Cup and one League Cup. The club has also won two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups. The majority of the honours were won under the management of Don Revie in the 1960s and 1970s. Leeds lost the 1975 European Cup Final against Bayern Munich and reached the semi-finals of the tournament's successor, the Champions League, in 2001.

Leeds play in all-white kits, leading to their nickname being 'the whites'. The club's badge features the White Rose of York together with the monogram "LUFC".


2016/17 Results

Cardiff

SAT 4 FEB 2017 - CHAMPIONSHIP Cardiff City 0 - 1 Norwich City
TUE 31 JAN 2017 - CHAMPIONSHIP Cardiff City 2 - 0 Preston North End
SAT 28 JAN 2017 - CHAMPIONSHIP Reading 2 - 1 Cardiff City
TUE 24 JAN 2017 - CHAMPIONSHIP Brighton 1 - 0 Cardiff City


Leeds United

WED 1 FEB 2017 - CHAMPIONSHIP Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Leeds United
SUN 29 JAN 2017 - FA CUP Sutton United 1 - 0 Leeds United
WED 25 JAN 2017 - CHAMPIONSHIP Leeds United 2 - 0 Nottingham Forest
SAT 21 JAN 2017 - CHAMPIONSHIP Barnsley 3 - 2 Leeds United


Recent meetings

17 Sep 2016 Cardiff City v Leeds United L 0-2 League Championship
08 Mar 2016 Cardiff City v Leeds United L 0-2 League Championship
03 Nov 2015 Leeds United v Cardiff City L 1-0 League Championship
11 Apr 2015 Leeds United v Cardiff City W 1-2 League Championship
01 Nov 2014 Cardiff City v Leeds United W 3-1 League Championship


Previous Highlights




Match Odds

Cardiff 3/1
Draw 5/2
Leeds 15/13


Elland Road



Key facts

Club: Leeds United FC
Opening: 1897
Capacity: 39,460 seats

History and description

Elland Road opened in 1897, however in the first years of its existence it was only used for rugby matches. In 1904 newly formed football club Leeds City moved into the ground, and in the following years the stadium got gradually expanded.

After in 1919 Leeds City got expelled from the Football League, the stadium was sold for a sum of £250 to newly formed Leeds United. Further renovations were made shortly after, but few changes were made in the decades following.

In 1956, a fire burned down the West Stand, and a new stand had to be built. With the successes of Leeds United in the 1960s and early 70s further renovations were made.

Elland Road achieved its record attendance in 1967 during an FA Cup match with Sunderland. A total of 57,892 supporters watched the game from the stands.

In the early 1990s, the club started a redevelopment program for the ground, which most notably included the rebuilding of the East Stand in 1993. At completion, the stand counted as the biggest cantilever stand in the world.

Elland Road was one of the playing venues of the Euro 1996 Championships, during which it hosted three group matches.

In the early 2000s, Leeds investigated a move to a brand new 55,000-stadium, however these plans were shelved after the club’s finances severely deteriorated. Only smaller renovations have been made to the stadium since.


Tickets

Pre-Match Ticket Prices
Adults: £37.00
Senior Citizens (60+): £25.00
Young Adult 16-22: £25.00
Juniors Under 16: £18.00
Juniors Under 11: £9.00

Disabled Allocations
Adults: £25.00
Senior Citizens (60+): £25.00
Young Adult 16-22: £25.00
Juniors Under 16: £18.00
Juniors Under 11: £9.00
Carer: free of charge

Additional Information
Please note, regular checks are made of concession ticket usage at the turnstiles. Any supporters purchasing age related concessions are advised to bring a form of identification with them (copy of a birth certificate or passport).
Any adults found trying to gain entry using a concession ticket will face refusal of entry / ejection without refund.


Tickets can be purchased in person at the CCS Ticket Office situated in the Grandstand, next to Corporate Entrance 2.

Alternatively, you can call the Stadium Ticket Office on 0845 345 1400. The Ticket Office is open from 9am to 5:30pm on Monday to Friday, and 9am to 3pm on non match-day Saturdays.

The easiest way is to book online - http://www.eticketing.co.uk/cardiffcity


Guess the Score / Attendance

Post your predicted score/attendance below

Leeds 2 Cardiff City 2

0-0...and I'll take that

2-1 City.

I bet they'd love us to buy 4000 tickets at £37 a pop.

Thieving bastards.

Leeds 2 City 0

Hope I'm wrong.

Leeds away. Home fans paying from £28, City fans have to pay £37
Cheeky feckers


Tickets for our next home Sky Bet Championship fixture against Cardiff City on Saturday 11th February (3pm) are selling fast, with over 25,500 tickets sold.

Due to the demand, the decision has been made to open the South West Corner of Elland Road.

This match is a ‘Category A’ fixture with tickets from £28 adults, £22 concessions and £5 juniors.

The Whites have won all of their last six home outings , without conceding a goal and Garry Monk's side will be looking to continue that run when welcoming the Welsh outfit.

In our last meeting in September, United defeated the Bluebirds 2-0 at Cardiff City Stadium, thanks to a Chris Wood penalty and a delightful strike from Pablo Hernandez.

Last time the two sides came head to head at Elland Road was in November 2015, when former United midfielder Alex Mowatt secured the Whites a 1-0 victory.

The game will also mark a return to Elland Road for our former manager Neil Warnock who is now in charge of the Welsh outfit.

2-0 Leeds

LEEDS FANS CALL FOR MONK TO START 20-YEAR-OLD SENSATION AGAINST CARDIFF

Inside Football

6th February, 2017,

By Will Butcher

Leeds fans have taken to Twitter to call for Garry Monk to hand Alfonso Pedraza a starting berth against Cardiff on Saturday.

The 20-year-old Spaniard, who signed on loan from La Liga giants Villarreal in January, made his debut for the Yorkshire giants against Huddersfield on Sunday during the 2-1 derby loss.

Pedraza excited Leeds fans with his attacking intent right from the off, which saw him drive forward and strike a stinging shot at goal only to be denied by goalkeeper Danny Ward.

With Souleymane Doukara and Stuart Dallas failing to have an impact at the John Smith’s Stadium from out wide, Pedraza could now start against Neil Warnock’s side at Elland Road.

Leeds fans are desperate to see their new recruit start in Monk’s side on the weekend, as the former Swansea boss looks to see his side return to winning ways with three points against Cardiff.

Here is a selection of their messages on Twitter:

Pedraza looked decent when he got on the ball, hopefully he'll start over Douk and Roofe will be back for Cardiff

— Adam Hulbert (@AdamHulbert) February 5, 2017

4 Tickets in the bag for the Cardiff game, be good to see Pedraza in the flesh early on. Genuinely excited re our firepower, going up #lufc

— Dirty Filthy Leeds (@VileAndProud) January 31, 2017

I think Pedraza could be a really good player. Would like to see him against Cardiff.

— James Cousins (@CuzLufc73) February 5, 2017

Need to start Pedraza against Cardiff, looked class against Huddersfield #lufc

— The Fallen Giants (@FallenGiants) February 6, 2017

Leeds will be desperate for three points come Saturday, as they look to kick-start their promotion bid and gain top-flight status for the first time since in 2003-04.

Starting Pedraza could help them do just that.

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Leeds 1 Cardiff 2

LEEDS V CARDIFF CITY: EAST STAND UPPER OPENED

Tickets for our next home Sky Bet Championship fixture against Cardiff City on Saturday 11th February (3pm) are flying out of the Elland Road Ticket Office and the East Stand Upper has now been opened.

The South Stand has sold out for the fixture, whilst there are only limited tickets available in the North Stand and East Stand Lower.

Once again a crowd of over 33,000 is expected, as in previous home fixtures this season against Rotherham United and Newcastle United.

This match is a ‘Category A’ fixture with tickets from £28 adults, £22 concessions and £5 juniors.

The Whites have won all of their last six home outings , without conceding a goal and Garry Monk's side will be looking to continue that run when welcoming the Welsh outfit.

United will be looking to get back to winning ways against Cardiff, following last Sunday's defeat at Huddersfield Town.

In our last meeting in September, United defeated the Bluebirds 2-0 at Cardiff City Stadium, thanks to a Chris Wood penalty and a delightful strike from Pablo Hernandez.

Last time the two sides came head to head at Elland Road was in November 2015, when former United midfielder Alex Mowatt secured the Whites a 1-0 victory.

The game will also mark a return to Elland Road for our former manager Neil Warnock who is now in charge of the Welsh outfit.

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2-1 Leeds

How many tickets we sold?

The former Swansea City boss clashed with Huddersfield Town boss Wagner and could now face a FA ban or fined


If banned, Monk would be prohibited from his dug-out when Neil Warnock takes his Cardiff troops to Elland Road at the weekend.

Monday 6th Feb 2017


Garry Monk could be handed a Football Association charge after his touchline confrontation with Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner..

The flare-up, which happened towards the end of Sunday's Yorkshire derby, came after Wagner celebrated his team's late winner.

Both clubs could be in trouble for failing to control their players, according to The Sun.

Monk appeared to nudge Wagner as the German ran back to his dug-out, causing a mass brawl when players and officials piled in.

The former Swansea boss denied any wrongdoing, but there is a possibility he could be banned from the Elland Road dug-out for the visit of Cardiff City on Saturday.

Leeds United manager Garry Monk is sent to the stand by referee Simon Hooper (Photo: PA)
Monk, who accused Wagner of showing a lack of class , said: “I can only speak for myself but my world and the world I was brought up in, you have to show humility and respect and a little bit of class.

“When I don’t see that, I take it upon myself to put that right.

“I hold those values dear, I live by my values, and I expect my players to uphold those values, too.

“When I see that against us, it’s not a good thing. If someone else doesn’t show that, it doesn’t mean you have to accept it.

“My technical area is my technical area and if someone runs across it and into you or something what can you do? I can only speak about the values I have in my life.

“And as for an FA charge, no, I don’t think so. I don’t feel we were the ones behaving badly. You’ll have to ask them about their values and what they were fighting for."

According to Yorkshire Post reporter Phil Hay , the FA will receive a report from the referee today (Monday) and make a decision this week.

If banned, Monk would be prohibited from his dug-out when Neil Warnock takes his Cardiff troops to Elland Road at the weekend.

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1-1

Unfortunately I can't see anything other than a Leeds win, probably something like 3-1.

Unfortunately I can't see anything other than a Leeds win, probably something like 3-1.

same here. but. how long since we won a game 3 goals to nil. law of averages and all that .and when we do it will be when we least expect it. maybe, i hope.

1-2 bluebirds

Smash and grab two nil city

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2-0 Leeds

' UPDATE ON FOUR CARDIFF CITY MATCHES TICKET AWAY SALES '
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Cardiff will again be without Bruno Manga, But the following will be assessed later this week,Lee Peltier, Joe Bennett and Rickie Lambert.

08/02/17

300 tickets sold so far.

Leeds favourite: I'm glad I left Elland Road

By Colin Harvey

Thrsday 9th February 2017


Sol Bamba walked away from Leeds in the summer

The 32-year-old has no regrets about leaving Elland Road over the summer and heading for south Wales.

Bamba left Yorkshire on a free contract after Garry Monk persuaded him to tear up his contract.


“I’ve loved being in the middle of a relegation fight”

And while his old side are flying high in the Championship, Bamba is relishing the relegation dogfight he currently finds himself in.

He told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "I’ve loved being in the middle of a relegation fight.



Sol Bamba is now battling relegation with Cardiff

"I don’t mean it’s what you aim for as a player but like chasing promotion, it’s something to motivate you.

"I think a few of us found it difficult at Leeds last season with nothing much to play for, you feel like you’re just ticking off games.

"But I knew there was a job to be done at Cardiff and we’re all digging in. We definitely need the points as much as Leeds on Saturday.”

Sol Bamba comments on Leeds United's promotion chances

Former Leeds captain says club have exceeded his expectations.

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Thursday 9th February 2017


Former Leeds United captain Sol Bamba has told the Yorkshire Evening Post that the Whites are exceeding his expectations this season.

Bamba was released in September, later joining Cardiff City, and returns to Elland Road under the guidance of manager Neil Warnock this weekend.

Leeds' Sol Bamba and Birmingham's Clayton Donaldson in actionLeeds' Sol Bamba and Birmingham's Clayton Donaldson in action

After finishing the 2015/16 season in 13th place, Leeds currently sit in fifth position, occupying a play-off spot and were last month as high as third place.

Bamba said he did not expect Leeds to be so near to the promotion hunt, but is glad to see his former club in the mix.

He said: "I’d be lying if I told you I thought they’d get promoted this season. Even now I think they’ve gone further much faster than any of us expected. But I knew they’d be fine. I’d have backed them for top 10, definitely.

"I’d be as happy as anyone if Leeds get into the play-offs. I just won’t be giving them any help."

Cardiff’s Sol Bamba scores their second goalCardiff’s Sol Bamba scores their second goal

Leeds are favourites to beat Cardiff City this weekend, having only lost two of their last 10 league games, but are coming off a disappointing defeat at Huddersfield last Sunday.

Cardiff are down in 17th place and have lost three of their last four matches, two of the defeats coming against Leeds' promotion rivals Brighton and Reading.

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If Pilks is fit, we've got a chance.

LUFC Over 30,000 Tickets Sold For Cardiff City Clash



Vital Leeds Utd

Thursday 9th February 2017

Leeds United have announced that over 30,000 tickets have been sold for the clash with Cardiff City at Elland Road on Saturday.

Tickets have continued to sell quickly this week despite the game being classed as a Category A fixture.

Leeds have already had three crowds at Elland Road this season in excess of 30,000 for the clashes with Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Rotherham United.

The Don Revie Stand and South Stand have already sold out and there are only a limited number remaining in the lower sections of the stadium with the club opening sales for the East Stand upper tier earlier this week as well as the South East corner.




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The fastest growing Leeds United supporters club in the South of England, with over 200 members since its formation in April 2009, travel to all games home and away.

The branch has pick up points at Reading, Didcot, Abingdon, Oxford, Bicester and Banbury and will consider other pick up points on request.

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If they've sold 33,000 and we've been offered 4000 it sounds like it's gonna be close to a home sellout. Make yourselves heard guys it's gonna be a decent atmosphere

' Massimo Cellino taking a step back '


Leeds owner Massimo Cellino owner is facing a 12-month fan from football by the FA for breaching agent rules over the sale of Ross McCormack to Fulham in 2014.

The obvious result of this is that Cellino will be forced to take a step back from the running of the club.


The Italian entrepreneur has famously had 43 managers in 24 years across his time in charge of Leeds and Italian side Cagliari, and Monk is Cellino's seventh Leeds manager in under four years.

But the signs are good for Monk, just three more matches in charge will see him outlast each of his five predecessors in the Elland Road hotseat.

However he may not be in the dugout for the visit of Cardiff after the FA charged him over his altercation with Huddersfield boss David Wagner last weekend.






' FINANCES '


Although not big spenders by the Championship's hugely inflated transfer fees, Leeds have been able to spend in the last two transfer markets.


Roofe joined Leeds for £3m in the summer

In the summer they picked up exciting Oxford forward Kemar Roofe for £3m and striker Marcus Antonsson for £1.6m. While Lewis Cook, Luke Ayling, Marcus Antonsson, Liam Bridcutt and Eunan O'Kane all joined for undisclosed fees.




Include the permanent signing of Jansson in January, and Leeds have in all likelihood spent over £10m in the last two windows.

Contrast that with Cardiff, who having backed former managers Russell Slade and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the transfer market with mixed results, have tightened the purse strings and been forced to rely mostly on loan signings and snapping up free agents.

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