By Rich Baggott
February 4 2006

Leeds welcome back Eric bakke - the norwegion star has returned from a loan spell at Villa. A niggling hamstring injury has cleared but Bakke isn't match fit and is not exptected to feature today. When QPR visited Elland Road last season, no-one foresaw the 6-1 thumping that Leeds dished out and Rangers will be keen to avoid a repeat performance this year.

Eric Bakke has returned to the club and has fully receivered from the Hamstring injury that has kept him on the sidelines for most of January. It is doubtful that he will feature in todays game due to lack of match fitness. Joel Griffiths, who joined the Whites in January will also have to watch his new teammates from the stands as he awaits international clearance.

Blackwell is likely to keep things consitant at the back. The forced absence of Kilgallon means Gregan should continue at centre back and Crainey will remain in the left-back position. The attacking force of Leeds will be under scrutiny today as Cresswell and Hulse failed to convert a number of opportunitiues against Ipswich mid-week. David Healy, a firm fans favourite could be pushing hard for a starting place after his mid-week penalty and Robbie Blake, who impressed when given a run of games could also feature in the starting line up. Shaun Derry has been suffering from flu this week and although recovered, don't be surprised if he is substituted early.

QPR go in to the match on the back of a poor display against Leicester and may have to throw youngster Sean Thomas in goal as regular keeper, Simon Royce is a major doubt with an abdominal injury. The youngster is third choice at QPR but Jake Cole, the number 2, has an injury and a ban at present.

QPR have taken just 10 points from the last 8 matches and Leeds will be looking to complete the double over them following the 1-0 win at Loftus Road in September (Hulse). On recent form, Leeds will be the pundits choice to take all three points in the Championship encounter.

Leeds (from) Sullivan, Kelly, Crainey, Butler, Gregans, Lewis, Millar, Douglas, Derry, Hulse, Cresswell, Bennett, Pugh, Walton, Healy, Blake.


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