I can't believe it's been so long but as I sit here in my 'jail' for the next week, I need to get productive rather than just pacing up and down this quarantine room trying to work out an escape plan!
I would have featured the Spurs v Arsenal game tomorrow but it looks like I'll have to go for the repeat of last weeks FA Cup game which didn't go too well...
@nathen007's Prediction
With players finally returning from injury, I think this will be a much different Leeds than the one we saw lose 1-3 last Sunday in the Cup.
Even with Pascal Struijk, Junior Firpo and Rodrigo possibly back in contention, Leeds will still be missing seven players because of injury or suspension including Llorente who has a one game ban due to his yellow card tally. This is a big loss as he has been improving all season and his distribution is becoming a vital factor of Leeds' game.
Thankfully, we still have Koch who is growing more confident after his long lay off.
It was rumoured that Bamford would be fit, but is still doubtful for the game although it could be, Leeds are keeping their cards close to their chest.
West Ham are flying high in the league this season, currently sat in fourth and they will want to cement their place as potential Champions League material whereas Leeds of course, have had a difficult season and sit down in 16th but still 6 points and 2 games in hand over Norwich who hold the first of three relegation spots. There is zero chance Leeds will get relegated but a nice run of results as we get players returning from injury might settle a few nerves!
Prediction: West Ham 1 : 3 Leeds United - First Goalscorer: Raphina
Simply write the name of the FIRST GOALSCORER and the CORRECT SCORE as a comment. The competition closes 5 minutes before kick-off which is 20.00 GMT
The Small Print
In the first goalscorer competition, own goals do not count. In the correct score competition, it's the score after 90mins. Extra time and penalties do not count and the pot for each competition will roll over if there is no winner. If more than one person chooses the same first goal scorer or correct score, the prize is shared, and everyone gets a little upvote! It seems I also need to add, one entry per person. Don't forget the new rule that only people with a rep of 50 or above are eligible to enter unless they have been approved. The bonus will be added to any winnings ONLY if Leeds United win and/or Man U lose and all pay-outs will never exceed 50% of post-pay-out. Other bonuses are paid out at my discretion.
And the Winners were...
Well, the game was Swindon v Man. City in the cup which finished 1-4 in favour of City with Silva scoring the first goal. We had a couple of winners so well done to @yeckingo1 and @jersteemit who share the 10500 token pot taking 5250 each. I'm sorry you've had to wait so long for your prizes so you will both also pick up the the HBI share each.
That's it for today. Thanks for playing along and I hope to get back into a regular routine today. It's been quite a difficult start to the new year for me personally so I need the familiarity and to reboot myself.
As always, best wishes to everyone and I hope your 2022 has got off to a great start.