Alan McInally scored after Jayden Bogle spurned a great chance to give Leeds United the lead against Hull City on Saturday (August 31).
Wilfried Gnonto, Daniel Farke’s main attacking threat following the departures of Crysencia Summerville and Georginia Rutter, played the ball towards Bogle before slotting the ball into the side netting.
The 24-year-old defender has enjoyed a mixed spell at Elland Road since joining from Sheffield United [Yorkshire Evening Post] and will feel he should be better in front of goal.
Speaking live on Sky Sports on Saturday (August 31, 3.15pm), McInally said: “Leeds United have been really good so far – they’ve been great. We should have gone 2-0 up.
“Biggest chance of all…I’d go wild as a scorer here. Gnonto plays in Jayden Bogle trying to be Mr. Smartypants and beat the keeper. If he cuts inside the six yard box I’ll even score.”
Jayden Bogle saves a clear chance for Leeds United against Hull City
With the magic of Summerville and Rutter now out of the squad, Leeds must take their chances to secure promotion this season, especially in front of their home crowd at Elland Road.
Farke will be well aware of the danger posed by the Tigers following their league run last season, only managing to win 3-1 at home thanks to two late goals from Summerville and Dan James.
However, none of these stars are available for the manager and the Whites will be hoping this missed opportunity does not come back to haunt them.
With 12 goals in 103 games for the Blades, it will come as a surprise to some that Bogle will miss from so close, but the link down the right flank is a good sign.