Richard Cresswell has cut a frustrated figure this season watching Leeds United's disappointing season from the sidelines.
The former Preston striker has been limited to just eight Championship outings, although he did play the last 20 minutes of last week's crucial 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Cresswell has again been dogged by injury this term, but the 29-year-old is staying confident the fallen giants can avoid the dreaded drop to League One.
"The fans are frustrated that they haven't seen much of me since I came here but then again so am I," said Cresswell.
"It has been a disappointing season for everyone concerned at the club and hopefully we can get out of this mess.
"It's been horrible for me having to watch this season from the treatment table but the most frustrating thing has been that I can't do anything about it."
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 30th August | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Leeds vs Bristol Rovers |
| Tuesday 2nd September | |
| Johnstone's Paint Trophy | |
| 19:45 | Leeds vs Bradford |
| Saturday 6th September | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Leeds vs Crewe |
| Saturday 13th September | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Swindon vs Leeds |
| Saturday 20th September | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 12:15 | Carlisle vs Leeds |
| Saturday 27th September | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Leeds vs Hereford |
| Saturday 4th October | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 12:00 | Peterborough vs Leeds |
| Saturday 11th October | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Leeds vs Brighton |
| Saturday 18th October | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Millwall vs Leeds |
| Tuesday 21st October | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 19:45 | Leeds vs Leyton Orient |
| Saturday 25th October | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Leeds vs Walsall |
| Tuesday 28th October | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 19:45 | Southend vs Leeds |
| Saturday 1st November | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Cheltenham vs Leeds |
| Saturday 15th November | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Leeds vs Huddersfield |
| Saturday 22nd November | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Leeds vs Hartlepool |
| Tuesday 25th November | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 19:45 | Northampton vs Leeds |
| Saturday 6th December | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| 15:00 | Tranmere vs Leeds |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 26th August | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Leeds 4 - 0 Crystal Palace | |
| Saturday 23rd August | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| Yeovil 1 - 1 Leeds | |
| Saturday 16th August | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| Leeds 0 - 2 Oldham | |
| Tuesday 12th August | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Chester 2 - 5 Leeds | |
| Saturday 9th August | |
| Coca-Cola Football League One | |
| Scunthorpe 1 - 2 Leeds | |
| Monday 4th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Guiseley 2 - 1 Leeds | |
| Saturday 2nd August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Leeds 4 - 1 Dender | |
| Tuesday 29th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Darlington 0 - 0 Leeds | |
| Saturday 26th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Barnet 0 - 2 Leeds | |
| Wednesday 23rd July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Shelbourne 1 - 1 Leeds | |
| Friday 11th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| York 1 - 1 Leeds | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Colchester United | 3 | 4 |
| 11 | Walsall | 3 | 4 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 3 | 4 |
| 13 | Southend United | 3 | 4 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient | 3 | 4 |
Holders Tottenham will face Newcastle in the pick of the ties in the Carling Cup third round.
Leeds began the season as title favourites and need to start living up to that billing against Bristol Rovers.
League One upholds the traditions of English football this week with a full programme of 3pm kick-offs.
Paul Telfer is staying with Leeds for the rest of the season after penning a one-year deal with the club.
Gillingham have tied down Curtis Weston on a two-year deal following his release by Leeds United.