Morning Leeds-In for 27 December: Turns out that free kick specialist was a good idea

So Leeds United went out and hired a free-kick specialist earlier this season.

The whole sequence that lead up to the Pablo Hernandez wonder-strike was bananas. From Stephen Bywater pulling down Eunan O’Kane’s shorts, to all of the crazy movement to the absolutely perfectly placed shot, it was amazing.

There was a lot of questioning when Leeds hired Gianni Vio, a lot of people weren’t convinced that it would do any good. Some thought that it would be a waste of money and would undermine Thomas Christiansen.

Well, so far the set pieces seem to be working better now, with Jansson scoring off a couple headed balls from corners and free kicks, and even those that didn’t result in goals had great looks. Now this FK routine that got under Bywater’s skin and made him lose his concentration? Brilliant.

Turns out hiring a free kick specialist was a good idea. Who knew, right?

On to the links.

Leeds United Links

Cameron Borthwick-Jackson will reportedly have his loan cut short (again) and return to Manchester United. [Through It All Together]

Leeds came from behind to beat Burton Albion. [Through It All Together]

Pete did the player ratings. [Through It All Together]

England and English Football Links

Jose Mourinho thinks that the £300 million that Manchester United have spent on players is not enough after their draw with Burnley on Boxing Day. [BBC.com]

Liverpool beat Swansea City 5-0. Swansea needs help fast if they are to stay up. [The Liverpool Offside]

Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Southampton 5-2 and Harry Kane scored a bunch of goals. [Cartilage Free Captain]

Sheffield Wednesday, who fired Carlos Carvalhal before Christmas, beat Nottingham Forest at the City Ground to get back to winning ways. [Sky Sports.com]

World Football Links

FMF State of Mind takes a look at which players were the “best XI” in the LigaMX Apertura. [FMF State of Mind]

Kekuta Manneh, who last played for the Columbus Crew SC in MLS, joined Mexican club Pachuca. [Massive Report]