By Andy Baggott
March 31 2010

Leeds welcome Swindon on Saturday knowing that a defeat could see their fight for automatic promotion derailed. The wheels are already loose, but a loss could see them come off completely. This game is that important.

One of the biggest problems facing Simon Grayson, as it has all season, is knowing what his best 11 is.  A combination will work for a game or two, then look as though they;ve never played together.  The midfield is the most affected area.  Doyle, Howson, Kilkenny, Johnson, Gradel and Mcsheffrey are all battling for three places, with Snodgrass pretty much assured of his.  Kilkenny has missed several games recently, but looked good in the Norwich game - but who Grayson goes for is anyones guess..

Up front, there has been litle news on Lucchio Becchio, apart from the club confirming he swalled his tongue as he left the field early last week - his replacement, Mike Grella did well, but whether he'll keep his place, assuming Becchio isn't fit, is not guaranteed.  Paul Dickov will be pushing hard, whilst a few of the midfielders (Gradel, Snoddy, Mcsheffrey) could all do a job up top.

The back is likely to be unchanged, and Shane Higgs should retain his place in goal.  Patrick Kisnorbo is out long term, and Tresor Kandol will start a 3 match ban, a punishment for his stupidity last Saturday - which may well have been his last game in a Leeds shirt.

Leeds v Swindon - preview

Discussion started by Unofficial Leeds United (IP Logged), 31/03/2010 12:47

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31/03/2010 12:47

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biteyerlegs
31/03/2010 13:52

lose this game and an automatic spot has gone,which would be such a shame after such a good start to the season.

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The Stupidity Police
31/03/2010 17:41

if we play like we did against norwich, we'll hammer them.

if we play like we did against milscum, we're dead meat and won't even make the playoffs!

time to put up or shut up has past... now it's just time to earn your money, and repay the supporters!

Leeds, Always.

Cnut in America

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slup
31/03/2010 17:51

If ever there was a must win, and there have been quite a few which we have lost over the past few weeks, this is it.The Manager needs it, the players need it and above all the supporters deserve it. Win this one and some confidence returns and we can even think about beating Yeovil. After all we played a stinker there last year.

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