Leeds and Carlisle fans alike are in for a treat over the next four days if the prediction of Cumbrians boss John Ward proves true. With anticipation reaching fever pitch ahead of the first leg of the League One play-off semi-final at Elland Road tomorrow night Ward is expecting both sides to 'go for it.'
Having himself cast his side as the 'underdogs', claiming they are the David to the Leeds Goliath, the 57 year old former assistant to Graham Taylor stated: 'We need to come back from Leeds still in the tie, I think that is really important.'
'I'm not trying to be cautious or careful but there have been nine goals in the two games that we have played against Leeds. An odd goal defeat at Elland Road, a 3-1 win here for us. Two fantastic games, I'm not suggesting that there will be nine goals again, but I think that it will be reasonably open. I can't see two League One teams shutting up shop and being cagey and careful, I think that we'll both have a little go for it.'
'We're not practising penalties yet, can't do that, can't even get the thoughts around it. I've been asked that, it doesn't come into it until the second leg anyway so let's see where we are after Monday and we might consider that.'
