ATTACKERS
(Last updated 18-02-03)
A.K.A.: Mickey, Bridges
Do they chant his name?: Yup - "Bridges Wonderland" or "One Michael Bridges"
Played/Goals scored ('99/'00 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 50/21
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 40/2.4
Played/Goals scored ('00/'01 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 11/0
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 0/N/A
Played/Goals scored ('01/'02 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 0/0
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 0/0
Status/Value: This just isn't Mickey's season. Seemingly on his way back, Bridges suffered another injury and is now expected to be back for the beginning of next season. Still talented enough to warrant a price tag of around £6-8m. Keep yer head up Mickey lad, we're all behind you.
To sum up: Unlucky, but very talented.
A.K.A.: Viduka, Big Man, Dukes, The V-Bomber (apparently)
Do they chant his name?: Yeah - an all-singing all-standing extravaganza where we chant his name, clap and make V shapes with our arms.
Played/Goals scored ('00/'01 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 53/22
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 41.5/2.4
Played/Goals scored ('01/'02 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 42/16
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 38.1/2.6
Status/Value: Viduka has shown some good form lately and proved his worth to the team. Once he gets back from suspension, the big man should lead the line again and score and create goals. Worth £10m, but I wouldn't want to see him go.
To sum up: Getting back to his best form. Does much better when he's wound up.
A.K.A.: Harry, H, The Wizard of Oz
Do they chant his name?: Yes, the melodious sound of Harry's name being chanted is heard week-in week-out
Played/Goals scored ('99/'00 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 53/17
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 32.1/3.1
Played/Goals scored ('00/'01 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 26/2
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 7.7/13
Played/Goals scored ('01/'02 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 35/11
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 31.4/3.2
Status/Value: H has been playing as a striker for some time now, despite the protestations of many Leeds fans. To be honest, I can see why Tel insists on playing him there - it allows him to play someone on the left who will cover the defence and gives Kewell more chance to run directly at defenders. Probably worth around the same as Viduka in the current market, but he's another one who needs a kick up the arse to perfrom.
To sum up: Kewell's attitude still means he doesn't make the best of his talent. Needs to be smacked by the opposition regularly to perform.
A.K.A.: Smithy, Smudger
Do they chant his name?: "Alan Smith, Alan Smith, Alan Alan Smith, he gets the ball and he scores a goal, Alan Alan Smith"
Played/Goals scored ('99/'00 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 38/6
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 15.8/6.3
Played/Goals scored ('00/'01 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 52/18
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 34.6/2.9
Played/Goals scored ('01/'02 all games, inc. sub. Apps): 31/5
Scoring average (percent)/Average no. games per goal: 16.1/6.2
Status/Value: Smudger seems to have played more in midfield than attack this season, but he's happy just to play for the team. Much more effective up front, though, and more likely to be pushed into an attacking position once we have a more settled midfield. He's priceless to us.
To sum up: Would die for Leeds United.