Despite conceding three goals, young Leeds United goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell received glowing praise from the fans for his performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The 21-year-old was called into the first team with regular number one Felix Wiedwald coming in for criticism for his recent performances and number two Andy Lonergan injured.
Many fans had called for Peacock-Farrell to be given an opportunity in goal having not featured since deputising for a suspended Marco Silvestri against Queens Park Rangers in April 2016.
Peacock-Farrell was at fault for the third goal but his first half performance kept Leeds in the game as he made a string of good saves to deny the Wolves attack and fans took to social media to praise the youngster.
@bailey_pf You did yourself and us fans proud tonight. Cracking saves made whilst under a lot of pressure from supporters, the media and Wolves. Hope to see your name on the team sheet again. Against the very best in this league you showed promise. #MOT @lufc
? Katrina Kelly (@mskelly1990) March 7, 2018
Well done lad! Difficult way to come into the side but great start. @bailey_pf #lufc pic.twitter.com/3vV1ToC8bc
? David Watkins (@DaveLUFCWatkins) March 8, 2018
Even tho he conceded 3 I still reckon Bailey Peacock Farrell is our best choice goalkeeper thought he played very well tonight if it wasn`t for him it could of been 6-0 start him against reading!! #lufc
? Justin Lee LUFC (@JustinLUFC) March 7, 2018
BPF did everything I`d expect of a good keeper. Sold short by a poor defence.
? Alex (@riotbadger) March 7, 2018
I know we conceded 3 goals, but I was very impressed with BPF, it was a very tough game for him against a soon to be Premier League Team, can`t say the same of the rest of the team, very poor really MOT
? Phyl Hay (@lufc_phyllis) March 7, 2018
@bailey_pf can`t praise you enough tonight Bailey, you didn`t deserve what the rest put in front of you. Hope you take heart from your own performance tonight.
? Ben (@Ben_LUFC86) March 7, 2018
@bailey_pf good work today boss, challenging one but you did well 👊🏼
? DG (@_Dansson) March 7, 2018
@bailey_pf well played m8 – be proud 👍👍
? Trant (@Trant05) March 7, 2018
Only one who can come out with any credit there is BPF
? 92 Leeds (@LeedsUtd1992) March 7, 2018
Only one who can come out with any credit there is BPF
? 92 Leeds (@LeedsUtd1992) March 7, 2018
Peacock-Farrell should now retain his place in the Leeds side when they travel to Reading on Saturday as they look for just a second win of 2018.
Vital Leeds are the proud sponsors of the Thames Valley Whites Regional Supporters club
The fastest growing Leeds United supporters club in the South of England, with over 200 members since its formation in April 2009, travel to all games home and away.
The branch has pick up points at Reading, Didcot, Abingdon, Oxford, Bicester and Banbury and will consider other pick up points on request.
Vital Leeds is now available on both facebook and twitter, so if you are that way inclined and more importantly understand all this new fangled dangled stuff, feel free to watch us, poke us or whatever else you are meant to do there!
Vital Leeds on:
Vital Leeds on:
Join Vital Leeds
It’s easy to REGISTER HERE, simply click the link and enjoy getting involved!