James Trafford forces Don Goodman to lose his bet instantly in Leeds vs Newcastle: 'I'm shocked'

James Trafford took a "massive risk" in the first half of Leeds United's 4-1 win over Newcastle United on Monday night.

Trafford, 23, started his fourth Premier League game for the Whites after completing a club-record move to Elland Road in the summer transfer window.

Before Monday night, he'd impressed for the Yorkshire giants, keeping one clean sheet and conceding just twice in his first thre league games.

However, he almost gifted Newcastle a goal early on in their Monday-night showdown due to some lax play when he had the ball at his feet.

After receiving a pass back from Tarik Muharemovic, Yoane Wissa rapidly closed down the England international.

Trafford just about got the ball away in time, but it still led to criticism from Don Goodman.

Don Goodman makes James Trafford bet after early wobbler

Wissa was closing Trafford down at a rate of knots but for whatever reason, the Leeds goalkeeper took an age to release the ball.

The DR Congo international did get a touch on the ball with a sliding tackle, but Trafford was able to get the ball out - awkwardly - to Nico Elvedi.

After the fifth-minute heart-stopping moment, Goodman said on Sky Sports Main Event: "He's got away with one, hasn't he?

"I've been singing his praises because he has been outstanding.

"But he took a massive risk there."

During a break in play, Sky Sports replayed the incident, with Goodman adding: "James Trafford will be breathing a huge sigh of relief here because he was so slow to react there.

"He must know Wissa is a lightning-quick player and he's not going to let you have all that time.

"I bet you he doesn't do that again."

And then Goodman loses his bet as Trafford does it again

In the 20th minute, the exact same thing happend again.

Elvedi passed the ball back to Trafford and Wissa started to close him down instantly.

The ex-Manchester City goalkeeper then seemed to miscontrol the ball with both of his feet, allowing the Newcastle forward to block his clearance.

The ball went out for a Leeds throw-in, but Goodman could not believe that it happened for a second time in the space of around 15 minutes.

"I'm shocked," the former West Brom and Wolves striker said.

"He's already made a wonderfully favourable impression with the Leeds fans but he just needs to do it quicker with a bit more urgency."

In fairness to Trafford, the second one wasn't as bad as the first one because at least with the second one, he did try to release the ball quicker.

However, he somehow got the ball caught under both of his feet, but still managed to make the clearance, albeit it coming off Wissa on it's way out for a throw.

Ultimately, Trafford should know that Wissa is a player who'll be on his case and fewer risks should be taken if he sees the Newcastle man closing him down.