A lot of Leeds United fans have reacted to Jonathan Woodgate’s comments as the Whites prepare to take on Middlesbrough in the Championship.
The Boro boss has issued a warning to Leeds before the two teams meet at the Riverside.
Will Woodgate's mind games work?
Yes
No
Woodgate said: “People may not think we can beat them, but I think we can. We beat West Brom, beat Preston, drew with Fulham, drew with Bristol City.”
The former Leeds defender described the Whites as ‘an exceptional team’ and insists that his side will be better than they were in the reverse fixture, which ended 4-0 to Leeds.
These quotes from Woodgate have drawn a large reaction from these Whites fans.
"People may not think we can beat them but I think we can."
Jonathan Woodgate thinks Leeds United might be on the end of a Middlesbrough backlash at the Riverside. #lufc https://t.co/q3vS0dcTen— Leeds United News (@LeedsUnitedYEP) February 25, 2020
??Mr woodgate reality check please , our boys are gunna go at your lot like a stampede , your fighting to stay up , we’re determined to go up ??
— Nick ALAW MOT ?? (@MotNicodemus) February 25, 2020
Another team talk sorted
— Wayne (@wayneleedsfan) February 25, 2020
Does this mean they’ll be flying from the start, attacking like rabid dogs? ?
*puts 10 men behind the ball for 90 mins and hopes for the best*
— DemonswithRyu ? ??????? (@DemonswithR) February 25, 2020
Just pin that statement up in our dressing room
— mightyleedsisback (@mightyleedsisb1) February 25, 2020
Banana skin for us
— balhar bhachu (@BhachuBalhar) February 25, 2020
Who thinks you cant win Woody? Its a game of football, 11 v 11. Didnt hear any1 saying ye couldnt win
— Jason LUFC (@jasonoflynn11) February 25, 2020
Be very very Leedsy if they did beat us.
— Chizzle McJaw (@mcjaw83) February 25, 2020
Dont you love it when the opposition manager gives our team talk for us. Happened in the last few games and worked a treat.
— david_cusworth (@David_C68) February 25, 2020
Teams on bad runs always end it against Leeds ……?
— Matt Hill (@MattyHill83) February 25, 2020
What do we think?
Boro have lost four and drawn four of their last eight league games, and face Leeds knowing they probably need to win to pull away from the drop zone.
The Whites, on the other hand, are five points clear of Fulham and are looking to win a third league match in a row.
Therefore, this clash at the Riverside could be important for both teams.