By Andy Baggott
February 17 2011

Leeds face Norwich on Saturday in what is undoubtably the biggest game of the season for Simon Graysons men.    With Norwich just above Leeds in the promotion battle, a win would enable the Whites to leapfrog the Canaries, and have a realistic chance of an automatic promotion slot.

Norwich in recent weeks have scraped results with some stoppage time goals, and Leeds will need to be on their toes for the full 90 minutes. 

Grayson is expected to name the same side that won at Bristol last week, with Neil Kilkenny likely to stay in the midfield, whilst Davide Somma will warm the bench.  the south African is in sensational scoring form, but Leeds seem to like the loan frontman, and Lucciano Becchio continues to impress in that role.  the formation allows Jonny Howson to push forward more - something that certainly suits his game.  Norwich will have to be watchfull of the inform Robert Snodgrass who has gone from strength to strength in recent games.

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Rhino White
17/02/2011 18:19

I think a tough game in prospect and it will be decided by how we defend.
our attack will cause them problems and get us goals it's then over to Bj and the defence to "shut up shop".
M.O.T

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enochs extra leg(aka dfitz)
17/02/2011 18:37

sanchez watt back in training,could be a good player to bring on for the last 15 minutes.

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BB
18/02/2011 08:05

The result may well be decided by the quality of the ref.

Holt and Martin are very good at falling over in and around the box.

Refs tend to give them the decisions (unlike Becchio)

One hard challenge and watch the canary players rush around the ref putting him under pressure.

Our players need to stay on their feet and pass the ball on the floor.

SG will know a main tactic for Norwich is to hit it long to Holt who will then fall down and get a free kick.

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Tony ~ Montana
18/02/2011 08:29

Agree BB,our defence need to put a shift in for this one.
Mind you so will theirs with Snoddy and Max in great form of late.

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TYDFIL WHITE
18/02/2011 08:33

in short stop holt play/defend for the full 90 mins and score more than them see simples..

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LUID
18/02/2011 09:55

This game is likely to be decided in the 90 + minute so our defence needs to concentrate for the whole game,

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peterkk
18/02/2011 11:29

look like we will have soma in the starting line tomorrow
and watts is fully fit again
kilkenny could well be on the bench

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BB
18/02/2011 19:19

Inside info Peter?

I would have to say I would go 4-2-3-1 for this game and an unchanged starting line up.

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