Derby County 0-1 Leeds United: Rough, smooth, Ampadu
Sometimes Leeds can get trapped by their own smoothness. Ethan Ampadu's performance was the rough edge that let Derby think they were in a game — the wrong game.
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Leeds United 2-0 Derby County: Play to win
Joe Rodon headed the opening goal from a corner like a harbinger of doom. It's always been a case of careful what we wish for from set-pieces. The games can be uneventful enough without Leeds settling things that way. If goals are only coming two-by-two at least let one of them be a thunderbastard.
The Magic Camera: Norman Hunter vs Franny Lee, 1975
Match of the Day's usual policy was not to sensationalise violence. But a fight between two high profile personalities raised new questions about the role of media in football and society. To Norman Hunter, though, it was all panto.
Derby County 1-4 Leeds United: Two Games
Frank Lampard has perfected the in-game suit, the respectful soundbite, and the pensive touchline stance; as Bielsa beamed kindly at him at full-time, like a vet about to do what's best for Lampard's favourite pet, Frank looked shocked.