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title: "Leeds United: Fans bemoan lack of depth on bench before QPR defeat"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-fans-bemoan-lack-of-depth-on-bench-before-qpr-defeat/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Stephan Georgiou"
section: "Twitter Talk"
published: "2020-01-18T18:30:56Z"
modified: "2020-01-18T18:30:56Z"
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# Leeds United: Fans bemoan lack of depth on bench before QPR defeat

**Some Leeds supporters weren’t feeling very positive even before they were beaten by QPR at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium following the announcement of their matchday squad prior to kick-off.**

Fans took issue with the strength of the bench, which [included teenagers](https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1218495794321510400) Alfie McCalmont, Oliver Casey and Jordan Stevens.

With no recognised striker among the substitutes, Leeds fans took to Twitter to voice their frustrations, which were arguably justified as the Whites went on to suffer a [third consecutive defeat](https://uk.soccerway.com/teams/england/leeds-united-afc/681/matches/) in all competitions.

The amount of inexperience on the bench was among the concerns of the Leeds faithful, while the need to find reinforcements this January was also highlighted as the fans were perhaps right to be fearful that the team were not equipped to win the game following the unwanted result in west London.

Below is a selection of Leeds fans who were not full of confidence before the match:

> That bench is seriously alarming
>
> — Connor (@cpeno) [January 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/cpeno/status/1218495902270328832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Best starting 11, frightening bench 😬
>
> — Phil (@philleeds12345) [January 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/philleeds12345/status/1218496507013406720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Our bench is a joke
>
> — ZL (@lufcZxch) [January 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/lufcZxch/status/1218496662131351552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Good job it’s an early kickoff. Those lads on the bench have to be in bed by 8.
>
> — Neil Royce (@royceylufc) [January 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/royceylufc/status/1218501914138161152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We really need to sign players, bench is woeful
>
> — Lucas Gibson (@LucasG1998) [January 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/LucasG1998/status/1218496111943483393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Perfect team. That bench though 🤦‍♂️
>
> — Dan Berry (@DanielB466) [January 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/DanielB466/status/1218495954657185792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> oh no the bench 🤦‍♂️😬
>
> — Øłłÿ ((ifb)) 🇵🇹🦚 (@ClinicalCosta17) [January 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/ClinicalCosta17/status/1218495899317547009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Good to see Pablo back but sorry lads that bench is far too inexperienced for a team chasing automatic promotion.
>
> — Wayne (@wayneleedsfan) [January 18, 2020](https://twitter.com/wayneleedsfan/status/1218498424783429632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Leeds fans, would a new striker be enough to secure promotion? Let us know your thoughts below!***