Graham Smyth

STILL LEARNING - Leeds United have won seven Elland Road games on the bounce thanks to a 3-2 win over Middlesbrough, but Daniel Farke wants more. Pic: Tony Johnson

Leeds 3-2 Boro - The Verdict

Potentially unsighted for the near post Boro opener. Couldn't do much about the second. Made a vital stop in the first half but didn't have many saves to make beyond that.

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings in high-scoring Middlesbrough affair

ALL KILLER: Dan James smashes home Leeds United's third goal to finally put away Swansea City in Wednesday night's Championship clash at a sub-zero Elland Road.
Photo by Bruce Rollinson.

Leeds trio hold key - Graham Smyth's Swansea Verdict

7 - Stranded for the goal through no fault of his own, punched a corner clear decisively and had little else to do.

Graham Smyth's Leeds player ratings v Swansea

MISSED CHANCE - Pascal Struijk, Ethan Ampadu and Ian Poveda of Leeds United react after Struijk's missed header during the Sky Bet Championship match between Rotherham United and Leeds United at AESSEAL New York Stadium . Pic: George Wood/Getty Images

Rotherham 1-1 Leeds - The Verdict

Pascal Struijk, Ethan Ampadu and Ian Poveda of Leeds United react to a missed opportunity.

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings vs Rotherham

CONSISTENT QUALITY - Daniel James is adding end product to the pace and work-rate for which he has long been known and scored the opener for Leeds United at home to Plymouth Argyle. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Leeds 2-1 Plymouth - The Verdict

7 - Made a couple of routine stops. Couldn't do anything with the goal. Kicking was largely fine.

Leeds player ratings v Plymouth as seven score 8/10 but one 6

GROWING BELIEF - Leeds United's performance was exactly what their manager Daniel Farke said would be needed if they were to beat Leicester City at the Kingpower Stadium. The Whites 1-0 win was a deserved one. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

Leicester 0-1 Leeds - The Verdict

7 - Didn't have a huge amount to do for the vast majority, some of his kicking was a little wayward but pulled out a wondersave in stoppage time.

Graham Smyth's Leeds player ratings v Leicester

6 - Was disappointed with the goal and a shot that he couldn't hold, leading to the loss of his clean sheet.

Leeds player ratings v Huddersfield: Star pushes towards 10/10, one 5

The Whites were beaten 1-0 in the Potteries on Wednesday night. Here are the YEP's player ratings.

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings vs Stoke City

Lacked protection for both goals, defending was at fault. Some nice bits of distribution and a couple of big saves. 6/10

Graham Smyth's Leeds player ratings and gallery in stunning Norwich turnaround

A couple of hesitant moments, possibly sunlight related. Distribution was largely good but one or two aimless ones. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings vs Bristol City

8 - There when needed to make two saves, one of which was big. Distribution was good for the vast majority.

Leeds player ratings v QPR as five men score 8/10 but one 5

DIFFERENT NARRATIVE: As Adam Armstrong, above, fires Southampton in front after just two minutes of Saturday's Championship clash at St Mary's with Liam Cooper looking on in the background. Photo by George Tewkesbury/PA Wire.

Farke's Leeds pre-saints message has QPR consequences: Verdict

6 - Will be disappointed to have been dinked from the angle for the first but was let down by his defence for all three.

Leeds player ratings v Southampton as trio score 3/10

PURE JOY - Georginio Rutter produced a performance that will inspire copycat kids in playgrounds across Leeds during Leeds United's 3-0 win over Watford. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

Leeds 3-0 Watford - The Verdict

8 - Distribution good, admittedly under no real pressure. No saves to make until the final few seconds when he produced a fine one-handed stop.

Leeds player ratings v Watford as pair score 9/10

FLYING DUTCHMAN - Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville was such a problem for Hull City that three players went into the book for fouling him in the 0-0 draw. Pic: Getty

Leeds man's surprise example

7 - Didn't have many saves to make but did well with crosses and anything he needed to do.

Leeds United player ratings v Hull City

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke celebrates with Leeds United's Joe Rodon after the final whistle in the Sky Bet League Championship match at The Den, London. Picture date: Sunday September 17, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Millwall. (Photo: George Tewkesbury/PA Wire)

Leeds' encounter with disobliging bouncer - Graham Smyth's Verdict

8 - Decisive at crosses, made big saves when called upon and distribution was largely fine.

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings v Millwall

THE KEY - Crysencio Summerville was at the heart of some of Leeds United's big moments in their 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday. Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Leeds 0-0 Owls - The Verdict

Made a couple of stops when he was needed but was a spectator for the most part (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings vs Sheffield Wednesday

Might have done better with the goal. There when called upon otherwise. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings vs Salford City

BIG BROTHER - Leeds United acted like the big club they are and signed a striker lots of other clubs wanted in Joel Piroe. He duly scored on his debut at Ipswich Town. Pic: PA

Ipswich 3-4 Leeds - The Verdict

8 - Made some big stops. Was hung out to dry for the second goal and could do nothing about the own goal.

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings v Ipswich Town

7 - Out quickly to deny one good chance, made a sublime save to prevent another. Little else to do, kicking was mostly fine.

Graham Smyth's Leeds player ratings v West Brom as pair score 8/10

7 - Didn't have much to do besides face the penalty and pick the ball from his net. Distribution was fine.

Leeds player ratings v Birmingham as pair score just 4/10

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Daniel Farke, the Leeds United manager looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United at the Pirelli Stadium on July 27, 2023 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Here it comes, ready or not' - Graham Smyth's new season Leeds United verdict

7 - One save of note, which he made. A spectator other than that.

Leeds United player ratings v Hearts with trio scoring 8/10 and bench impact

7 - Wasn't tested, had no real saves to make and just had to catch a few crosses.

Leeds United player ratings v Nottingham Forest as pair score 8/10

NEW BOY - Ethan Ampadu had his first run out in Leeds United colours in the friendly defeat by Monaco at York

Leeds 0-2 Monaco - The Verdict

7 - Some good bits of distribution. Didn't have much else to do.

Leeds player ratings v AS Monaco with new faces and pair's 7/10 from bench

OSLO, NORWAY - JULY 12: Leeds United's Archie Gray in action during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Ullevaal Stadium on July 12, 2023 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Graham Smyth's Verdict on 'pointless' Leeds United task in Norway

5 - Made one sharp save but his distribution was an issue and brought pressure in the first half.

Player ratings from Man Utd friendly as four score 7/10 but one 4

Leeds United's Adam Forshaw acknowledges the fans after being relegated to the Sky Bet Championship (Pic: Tim Goode/PA Wire)

Leeds offer free agent Forshaw contract reflecting 31-year-old's likely role

FAN TARGET - Leeds United fans chanted for Andrea Radrizzani to sell the club but he was not present at Elland Road as the Whites were relegated. Pic: Getty

Leeds relegated - Graham Smyth's Verdict

6 - Made some stops, generally let down by his defence.

Leeds United player ratings v Tottenham as six score 3/10 and one 2

KEY: Top scorer Rodrigo to Leeds United's chances against Tottenham. Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

'Imagine' - Leeds writers cast predictions for survival Sunday

7 - Made some big stops, commanded his area, came out to put pressure on forwards.

Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings v West Ham