{"id":10104,"date":"2022-02-20T12:06:01","date_gmt":"2022-02-20T17:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/02\/20\/leeds-supporters-take-aim-at-two-players-on-back-of-man-united-defeat\/"},"modified":"2022-02-20T12:06:01","modified_gmt":"2022-02-20T17:06:01","slug":"leeds-supporters-take-aim-at-two-players-on-back-of-man-united-defeat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/02\/20\/leeds-supporters-take-aim-at-two-players-on-back-of-man-united-defeat\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds supporters take aim at two players on back of Man United defeat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of Leeds United have flooded to social media on Sunday afternoon, to take aim at two members of the club\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n<p>Marcelo Bielsa\u2019s troops, of course, marked their return to action a short time ago.<\/p>\n<p>Amid a concerning recent spell of form, the Whites welcomed historic rivals Manchester United to Elland Road, for a crunch matchup at both ends of the Premier League table.<\/p>\n<p>And, to their credit, early in the 2nd-half, Leeds appeared very much in the ascendancy, and on their way to at least a share of the spoils.<\/p>\n<p>This came after a quick-fire double on the part of Rodrigo and Raphinha cancelled out first-half headers from Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">WOW! ?<\/p>\n<p>Incredible scenes as Leeds score TWICE in a matter of moments! First it\u2019s Rodrigo and then Raphinha slides in at the back post to level it! GAME ON! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8DIxskcDBW\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/8DIxskcDBW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkySportsPL\/status\/1495418399870103552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Visitors United, though, soon settled, to retake the lead when substitute Fred lashed home at Illan Meslier\u2019s near post.<\/p>\n<p>And the Brazilian\u2019s effort was followed a short time later by a Red Devils 4th courtesy of another substitute, Anthony Elanga, who capitalised on a moment of magic on the part of Bruno Fernandes to kill the clash off as a contest, and strengthen Man United\u2019s grip on 4th-place in the Premier League table in the process.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This game continues to deliver! ?<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United retake the lead and it\u2019s Fred, just minutes after coming on, who SMASHES the ball into the back of the net to make it 3-2! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VB1I2kV1p7\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/VB1I2kV1p7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SkySportsPL\/status\/1495422145731641346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>\u2018Sell them both\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>In west Yorkshire, on the other hand, the inquest will now get underway.<\/p>\n<p>On the back of an 11th defeat of the campaign, Leeds remain just five points clear of the relegation zone, and in genuine danger of being sucked into the battle against the drop over the weeks ahead.<\/p>\n<p>It should therefore come as little surprise to hear of fans of the Peacocks being up in arms across social media on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>And though many have been singled out for criticism on the back of the full-time whistle at Elland Road, it is two members of Marcelo Bielsa\u2019s ranks in particular who have come in for widespread condemnation. The pair in question? Illan Meslier and Junior Firpo:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I HAVE NEVER SEEN A WORSE KEEPER IN MY LIFE WHAT IS THIS<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u2026. (@PointGodJames) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PointGodJames\/status\/1495421499666223106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">I don\u2019t understand how goals can occur at the near post. It has to be meslier\u2019s worst performance to date. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/lufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#lufc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u0632\u0627\u0643 \u062f (@gorikain_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gorikain_\/status\/1495421947819139074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Poor again from Meslier. Thought he got away with a lot last year, been found out this year. One of many problems for Leeds.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Horacio\u2019s Llamas (@ToonArmySun) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ToonArmySun\/status\/1495421730441113600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Sell Firpo and Meslier both fucking attrocious<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Michael (@AFCMxchael9) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AFCMxchael9\/status\/1495422260496244736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Meslier is god awful lads<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Harrison ? (@Harrison_wwfc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Harrison_wwfc\/status\/1495421458973089796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">For the love of god sell Meslier while his value is still high and just get someone good<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Uniall (@UniallEmery) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UniallEmery\/status\/1495422684041207812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Let\u2019s get this straight before people just start blaming players they don\u2019t like\u2026 Meslier can be class but today he has had an absolute nightmare. Had a part to play in every single goal conceded. Upstaged because firpo was utter fucking shite and lazy as fuck. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/lufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#lufc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sneakyscoffer (@SneakyScoffer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SneakyScoffer\/status\/1495428397018894344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Sell firpo<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nat (@NxthxnieI_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NxthxnieI_\/status\/1495421486877839365?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Junior Firpo is lazy either sort it out or leave<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Langlang (@langdog8777) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/langdog8777\/status\/1495428501104734214?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Firpo isn\u2019t good enough<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lukas (@kKeya14) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kKeya14\/status\/1495421464224444426?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Firpo is shocking for this! Everytime I see him play he shows no effort to track back if he loses the ball\u2026 Nowhere near enough passion and commitment to be a Leeds player\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rob Prescott (@2jagsprescott) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/2jagsprescott\/status\/1495428870740361225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">junior firpo is really bad<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Leonardo Bandeira (@leobandeira_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/leobandeira_\/status\/1495428897063768064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/news\/manchester-united-ready-for-summer-departure-of-cristiano-ronaldo\/\">Manchester United ready for summer departure of Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/live-streaming-match-previews\/wolverhampton-wanderers-vs-leicester-city-live-streaming-watch-premier-league-online\/\">Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leicester City live streaming: Watch Premier League online<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Supporters of Leeds United have flooded to social media on Sunday afternoon, to take aim at two members of the club\u2019s squad. Marcelo Bielsa\u2019s troops, of course, marked their return to action a short time ago. Amid a concerning recent spell of form, the Whites welcomed historic rivals Manchester United to Elland Road, for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12,7],"tags":[13,14],"class_list":["post-10104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-football","category-sport","tag-football","tag-soccer","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10104","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10104"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10104\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10104"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}