Pundits were taken aback when a ‘GBH’ tackle went unpunished in Leeds United’s match against Sheffield Wednesday.Tony Dorigo was taken aback when Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Barry Bannan was not penalized for a foul tackle in the game against Leeds United.On Saturday (2 September), the Whites drew 0-0 with the Owls in their Championship clash at Elland Road.The draw drops West Yorkshire to 15th in the league rankings, with just one win from their first five games.
However, Dorigo believes they should have had an edge against Sheffield Wednesday because of Bannan’s challenge on Crysencio Summerville.Dorigo suggested on LUTV (3.31pm, 2 September) that the tackle on the Leeds man amounted to grievous bodily injury (GBH).
Leeds really haven’t had the dream start to the new season that fans were wishing for following their relegation from the Premier League last time out.The Whites were perhaps feeling somewhat optimistic going into the new campaign, even with their lengthy injury list and the fact they lost several senior players in the transfer window.But Daniel Farke was now in the Leeds dugout, a manager who had been there and done it all before with Norwich City.The German would have known the difficulties he was heading into both on and off the pitch at Elland Road, but perhaps even he underestimated just how tricky the job would be.
It may only be five matches into the new season, but the Whites are hovering dangerously above the relegation zone.Along with their one win, they have picked up three draws and have suffered one defeat, which is certainly very far from the ideal start.In other Leeds United news, Michael Bridges was wowed by a surprise Whites player in “absolutely everything” against Sheffield Wednesday.
