Former Leeds manager Neil Warnock never achieved anything during his time with us, except fearing relegation, but if we are to take something under Marcelo Bielsa, he expects it to be through the Play-Offs.
That’s going by his promotion predictions to TalkSPORT on Thursday, where the current Cardiff boss hailed the work being done at Sheffield United by Chris Wilder and the strength shown by Norwich.
The 70-year-old did have some kind words to say about the fans in West Yorkshire, though, but the same cannot be said for the players.
That’s because, for Warnock, the reason we will not achieve the desired automatic promotion is because of our defence and the fragilities it has shown at times.
Speaking on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show, Warnock claimed: “Leeds, what a club.
“They fill the stadium every game whatever division they’re in, and they’re just so desperate to get back into the Premier League.
“He’s done a good job, Bielsa, but I think Leeds will miss out. I just think Leeds have got a soft belly at times at the back when they’re under pressure, in comparison with the other two.
“I think Sheffield United will be very, very difficult to push out of that top two. Chris Wilder has built a good side, they were one of the best teams we played last year, and he’s got a way of playing that’s very difficult to play against.
“I think Norwich and Sheffield United are the favourites.”
As we are now on the back foot in the race for automatic promotion, the backline will have their chance to prove Warnock wrong and show that they do not have a soft belly when under pressure.
And when the quotes were shared on social media, this is what some of you had to say…
Bit rich him criticising the state of anyone’s belly
— Andrew Sharp (@sharpywesley) March 21, 2019
Yeah Neil, you cliche goblin pic.twitter.com/7iXjIlTUOW
— AL (@al_fandango) March 21, 2019
He’s not wrong tbh. We’ve bottled it a few times this season.
— Batesy (@BatesyLufc) March 21, 2019
lack of a 20+ goalscorer is the difference at this stage imo #lufc
— Godders (@godd3r5) March 21, 2019
???? If Leeds don’t get promoted there’s a very good chance Neil warnock will bringing his Cardiff team to Elland Rd next season ???? ????
— James Mc Glone (@glone_james) March 21, 2019
we had one when that clown was here thats for sure
— Alfonso Bonzo (@DaveyCroquette) March 21, 2019
Well you think you know someone and they go and say that…Flabbergasted.
— StrachanPen (@crajik) March 21, 2019
Well Neil at least when we sign players we do our utmost to make sure they get there safely….
— Ricky Spanish (@RickySp59446580) March 21, 2019
Unfortunately for LUFC, the only way that slower, less skillful teams can counter them is by kicking chunks out of them. The number of top class players, such as Kemar Roofe, that are out of action is testament to that.
— Vic Brown (@Vic_C_Brown) March 21, 2019
There speaks someone,who when he was managing us lost 3-7 at home to Forest
— Russell Tann (@TannRussell) March 21, 2019
So what… you’ve no eyebrows! ????
— Dux3y (@Dux3y) March 21, 2019
And cardiff are doing so well this season aren’t they. McKay twins played any matches yet?
— christopher leaning (@ginna10) March 21, 2019
Bring it on.???? It ain’t over til the fat lady sings, or fat man.????
— suebydoo ???????? (@suebydoo4) March 21, 2019