Leeds v Burnley-preview


By Andy Baggott
April 12 2007

It's crunch time in the Championship relegation battle. Anything less than a win for Dennis Wise's men could see the possibility of relegation turn into a probability. This really is it - it's as crucial game as we have had. After an appalling run of results, Burnley seem to have turned the corner at just the right time, and, although not mathematically safe, seem to have done enough to escape the drop.
For Leeds however, it's a different matter. We are tight in the mire, with just 4 games to go to save ourselves. With tough trips to Southampton and Derby ahead, this is a game Leeds must win.
Dennis Wise will have to make at least one enforced change - skipper Jonathon Douglas is suspended for the rest of the season, so Alan Thompson is likely to start in centre midfield. Robbie Blake should get a recall on the right of midfield, whilst upfront, Tresor Kandol's place is under threat, but much will depend on the fitness of Richard Cresswell and Torre Andre Flo.
In defence, Gary Kelly is fit, but whether he gets a chance remains doubtful - Rui Marquez could, and perhaps should, replace Matt Heath in the centre.

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