It’s safe to say former Leeds striker feeling underwhelmed at the club’s cup draw against Norwich City.
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Leeds United are into the fourth round of the EFL Cup, but missed out on drawing a Premier League team.
Many of the top flight sides drew each other, and Leeds landed a tie at home to fellow Championship side Norwich City.
Leeds United celebrate their win over Fleetwood after the penalty shootout
For a club desperate for a return to the big time, which does not look like materialising, an exciting cup draw would have been just the tonic.
Former Leeds striker Noel Whelan was among those to express his disappointment, commenting on Twitter in response to a fan.
He said: “Same as most people great chance home draw but yes feels like I’ve been kicked in the nuts & stood in dog sh*t but winnable.”
To get to the fourth round, Leeds have beaten Fleetwood Town, Luton Town and Blackburn Rovers, but they should not be despondent and landing a home tie.
Norwich City’s Steven Naismith celebrates scoring their first goal with Nelson Oliveira
While Norwich are in form and even knocked off Premier League side Everton in the last round, Leeds will fancy their chances.
If they can get through then their chances of landing a tie against a top flight team will be even greater, and that should be motivation enough to push on and raise their game against the Canaries.
Kyle Bartley of Leeds United in action with Rajiv van La Parra of Huddersfield Town
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