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Leeds United missed the chance to return to the top of the Championship table on Saturday afternoon as John Eustace got the better of Daniel Farke once again.
Todd Cantwell scored the only goal from the penalty spot after Ao Tanaka had fouled Tyrhys Dolan. Daniel Farke hinted it was a controversial decision, but Tony Dorigo said the ref was right to point to the spot.
Eustace picked up a third successive 1-0 win over Farke and Leeds in the three times the two managers have done battle since Farke was appointed as the next Leeds manager, back in the summer of 2023.
Not many Leeds players can honestly say they played well. Ao Tanaka even proved he is only human after some wonderful form. Tanaka conceding a penalty and losing nine of his 15 duels throughout the defeat.
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Tony Dorigo blasts Jayden Bogle for moment in the first half
It’s not the first time that Dorigo, a former full-back himself, criticised Bogle. Dorigo felt Bogle was at fault for Burnley’s goal in September, while Dorigo took aim at Bogle for an “awful” tackle against Watford.
Even in the last week, Dorigo urged Bogle to “stop the cross” after Swansea scored a late third goal in Wales through Florian Bianchini. On Saturday, he slammed Bogle when the defender picked up a yellow.
Getting himself into a difficult position after making a mistake on 24 minutes, Bogle lost possession to Blackburn’s busy no.10 Dolan before hauling Dolan down to earn his sixth yellow card of the campaign.
Dorigo told LUTV: “Really poor mistake. Just get there, deal with it quickly but Bogle takes way too many touches, way too long. Once you’ve made a mistake, don’t compound it by putting yourself in the book.”
How Leeds compare this season to last season, after 18 matches
A setback then, as Leeds lose ground to both Burnley and Sheffield United in the race for the top two. But Farke’s men remain in a strong position, accumulating the same amount of points as they did last season.
After 18 games last term, Leeds had 35 points – 10 wins, five draws, three losses and scored 31 goals. It is exactly the same this season, also sitting in third but instead of being eight behind the leaders, only three.
Leeds will now have to wait until next Saturday to put things right, but Joe Rodon says the squad are “very angry” and are already raring to go when 2019 play-off opponents Derby come to Elland Road.
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