Leeds United are a tiny bit like a character in a Dickensian novel. They have fallen on hard times but you know that by the end of the book they finish up living in one of those posh houses where the milkmen whistle every morning.
There is no doubt that the team are on the road to a full recovery and another vital part of the rehabilitation process will take place at Elland Road tonight. There is no doubt that they can give the aristocrats from North London a very strong run for their money.
The results over the weekend and last night have probably been the best fillip for Simon Grayson's team. A home victory over Colchester ,whilst Charlton have dropped points in successive matches, has eased the pressure on the main objective, which is of course promotion.
On the form book Spurs win the game but tonight will be one of the most intimidating atmospheres that the North London team have faced, outside a game with Arsenal, and as they demonstrated in the first leg this is United side not short on skill and guile. Redknapp conceded as much in the post match press conference when he said Leeds were a team in the wrong League.
Kisnorbo and Kilkenny are doubts for Leeds and if both fail tests it would be a blow but Redknapp has a few problems of his own as he admitted - "We are one or two down in terms of numbers but it will be an opportunity for a couple of youngsters to come and sit on the bench,I will speak to (academy manager) John McDermott and (under-18s coach) Alex Inglethorpe to see which players deserve that opportunity."
Lennon is vital for Spurs and bets should be placed after the team announcements.
This won't be the place to blood untested talent and whilst we think Leeds United are full value at 4.5 the recommendation to lay Spurs at 1.87. Based on the Leeds United style of play we think they will go much bigger and will be a puntinplay.com.
