Anticipation is building here in the Transfer Tavern as Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday prepare to battle in the Sky Bet Championship this afternoon.
The two Yorkshire-based clubs are both fighting to win a play-off place in the Championship and today’s game could give one of the two sides a psychological advantage going into the home straight of the campaign.
The Whites have had a quality season under the guidance of ex-Swansea City boss Garry Monk and on top form they have looked very difficult to beat, particularly at Elland Road.
The club’s supporters have endured several years of hurt and they are desperate to see their side secure promotion this season and with Monk at the helm there is every possibility that their dreams could become a reality.
A few of their supporters have arrived for a couple of early beers ahead of today’s game and Lee Clarke looks at two players who should be used as impact substitutes this afternoon.
Kemar Roofe
The former Oxford United striker was left on the bench for the trip to Ipswich Town last weekend and he might have to settle for the same against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
The talented forward has looked the part this season in his maiden campaign playing Championship football and his electric pace and eye for a goal make him a threat.
One Leeds fan is throwing some coins into the fruit machine and he thinks that Roofe is a great player to throw on for the last 20 minutes when the opposition will undoubtedly be tiring.
Mo Barrow
The winger joined Leeds on loan from Swansea during the January transfer window and he could be among the substitutes once again this weekend.
Barrow’s pace is frightening for defenders to contend with and there is little doubt that once he gets up to speed in terms of match fitness he will become a big player for the Whites.
A few of the Leeds contingent are sat chilling in the Tavern with a cup of tea and a bacon cob. They are in agreement that Barrow would be a quality player to introduce for the second half as defenders begin to tire.
