{"id":4462,"date":"2022-01-02T12:02:28","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T17:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/01\/02\/calls-mount-for-change-in-leeds-frontline-after-crucial-burnley-win\/"},"modified":"2022-01-02T12:02:28","modified_gmt":"2022-01-02T17:02:28","slug":"calls-mount-for-change-in-leeds-frontline-after-crucial-burnley-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/01\/02\/calls-mount-for-change-in-leeds-frontline-after-crucial-burnley-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Calls mount for change in Leeds\u2019 frontline after crucial Burnley win"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Leeds United faithful have flooded to social media on Sunday, to send a message to manager Marcelo Bielsa over attacking pair Joe Gelhardt and Tyler Roberts.<\/p>\n<h2>James amongst the goals<\/h2>\n<p>Bielsa, of course, guided his side back into action a short time ago.<\/p>\n<p>On the back of a trio of successive defeats over the last couple of weeks, the Peacocks welcomed Sean Dyche\u2019s Burnley to Elland Road, for a Premier League clash.<\/p>\n<p>The matchup marked a crucial one in the battle against the drop in the English top-flight, with the two sides, ahead of kick-off, having been separated by just five points.<\/p>\n<p>When all was said and done on Sunday, though, it was Leeds who made clear their superiority, to take a significant step towards survival.<\/p>\n<p>After Maxwel Cornet\u2019s free-kick cancelled out Jack Harrison\u2019s opener early in the 2nd-half, late strikes on the part of both Stuart Dallas and substitute Dan James assured that it was the hosts who emerged with all three points, courtesy of a 3-1 triumph.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">!<br \/>\n2022 starts off with a win! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hMIkhw3g8r\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/hMIkhw3g8r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Leeds United (@LUFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LUFC\/status\/1477670516664246275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>\u2018Gelhardt over Roberts!\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Upon the final whistle sounding at Elland Road on Sunday, though, it was not the name of James, but instead another substitute, which found itself on the lips of many a Leeds United supporter.<\/p>\n<p>The player in question? Joe Gelhardt.<\/p>\n<p>Gifted starlet Gelhardt was afforded his latest appearance by Marcelo Bielsa this afternoon, with the 19-year-old having taken full advantage of the opportunity courtesy of a starring performance off the bench.<\/p>\n<p>Adding such much-needed impetus to an at times static frontline, Gelhardt even managed to chip in with the assist for James\u2019 3rd, courtesy of a sumptuous floated delivery into the Burnley area.<\/p>\n<p>In turn, calls have begun to mount for the English youth international to be rewarded with a more regular starting berth moving forward, at the expense of the oft-maligned Tyler Roberts:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Please keep playing Joe gelhardt over tyler roberts he is miles better amazing talent does so much when he on the pitch, well done Joe and Dan amazing play great cross great finish!!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 UNOJV (@UNOJV7) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UNOJV7\/status\/1477669860264062979?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 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\">Another assist for Gelhardt, surely Roberts can\u2019t ever be ahead of him in the pecking order again?<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rob Simpson (@Bobsimpson82) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bobsimpson82\/status\/1477669734246195210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 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\">If that doesn\u2019t tell you all you need to know about Gelhardt.. nothing will. Should never be behind Roberts in the pecking order again. Fucking get in. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/lufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#lufc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sam Mace (@manlikemacey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/manlikemacey\/status\/1477670441611370496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 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\">Gelhardt done more in 30 minutes than roberts has all season get him fucking sold<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Liam Wheeler (@wheeler_liam) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wheeler_liam\/status\/1477670530216083456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 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\">Much needed 3 points. Firpo excellent. Think Gelhardt has to start over Roberts from now on. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LUFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 LufcJR (@LufcAlaw) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LufcAlaw\/status\/1477671912201412620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 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 applaud Roberts for his \u201ctry hard\u201d attitude\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>But Gelhardt has an end product.. End of.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/lufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#lufc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Justin Hardy (@Hardyboy79) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hardyboy79\/status\/1477671686392754184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 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\">Turning point in that match was absolutely Gelhardt coming on for Roberts. He was phenomenal with\/without ball (shoutout Heckingbottom) &amp; made a massive difference<\/p>\n<p>It should be him or Bamford up front for the West Ham fixtures, with the other coming off bench as a sub <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#LUFC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MOT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MOT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jake Winderman (@jakewinderman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jakewinderman\/status\/1477671015610306561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 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\">Roberts works hard and has technical ability but Gelhardt is a class above. He\u2019ll be in the England squad in two years.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tasker (@CrambazzledTask) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CrambazzledTask\/status\/1477674526221778944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 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\">Great win great performance ! Gelhardt over Roberts every day of the week!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Aidan Wheldrake (@YoungBudgie) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YoungBudgie\/status\/1477670494694432770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 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\">Gelhardt made a huge difference. He must go ahead of Roberts in the pecking order now! Brilliant result <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/lufc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#lufc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Paul (@Paulw_28) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Paulw_28\/status\/1477678088574193668?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 2, 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\/premier-league-live-streaming\/chelsea-vs-liverpool-live-streaming-watch-premier-league-online\/\">Chelsea vs Liverpool live streaming: Watch Premier League online<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com\/news\/chelsea-squads-reaction-to-tuchels-handling-of-romelu-lukaku-situation-revealed\/\">Chelsea squad\u2019s reaction to Tuchel\u2019s handling of Romelu Lukaku situation revealed<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 The Leeds United faithful have flooded to social media on Sunday, to send a message to manager Marcelo Bielsa over attacking pair Joe Gelhardt and Tyler Roberts. James amongst the goals Bielsa, of course, guided his side back into action a short time ago. On the back of a trio of successive defeats over [&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-4462","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\/4462","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=4462"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4462\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}