Duo in line for Leeds debuts

Fri, 03 Feb 09:51:55 2012

Leeds could hand debuts to Adam Smith and Robbie Rogers as caretaker-manager Neil Redfearn takes charge of his first game at Bristol City.

USA international winger Rogers, a recent signing following his release from Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew, has had to wait for his first appearance due to delays over paperwork, while Tottenham defender Smith, a deadline day loan signing, is also in contention.

Redfearn, installed as temporary boss after Simon Grayson was sacked on Wednesday, has no new injury or suspension worries, but may want to add some experience to his back four following the heavy midweek home defeat to Birmingham.

Left-sided defender/midfielder Danny Pugh and centre-half Alex Bruce, both unused substitutes on Tuesday night, could be recalled to the starting line-up.

Paddy Kisnorbo remains sidelined with a season-ending knee injury, while Andy O'Brien has only this week returned to training following a bout of depression.

 

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  1. bates out.. ,warnock in..?? are we so stupid. it does­ not matter who manages us.. with the bunch of players­ we have the only way were going is down. we need­ investment to try and buy players of better quality­ than we have now. no self respecting manager or players­ will want to come to an organization that is being­ run like bates is doing. we are doomed to failure­ untill the ownership is changed through either a sale­ or the death of the tyrant

    From helenb, on Sun 5 Feb 1:34
  2. Lets get warnock in as manager...hopefully bates leaves­ soon before the club looses most of their players.. he­ is a parasite

    From Garret, on Sat 4 Feb 19:18
  3. Bates Out!

    From Alex, on Sat 4 Feb 5:36
  4. well we shall soon see if the change works mot

    From PAMELA, on Fri 3 Feb 20:03
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