Bogle spotted ‘going mad’ after what Tanaka did in Leeds win v Middlesbrough
Leeds United picked up a huge three points against Middlesbrough on Tuesday evening, though Jayden Bogle was fuming at Ao Tanaka.
After what has been a wretched run of form, Leeds’ 1-0 win way to Middlesbrough has subdued some of the concerns at Elland Road.
Daniel Farke’s side reclaimed their spot at the summit of the Championship with the win, and with just five games remaining, they are back in the driving seat in the race for a Premier League return.
Dan James once again stunned those watching the game, while Tanaka’s display left a lot to be desired, and Bogle made that very clear.
Tanaka needs to return to form for Leeds
No matter how you shape it, Tanaka has been one of Leeds’ best players this season, and probably one of the best players in the entire division.
However, just as Leeds’ performance levels dropped, so did his, and Tanaka will be aware that he needs to return to the form that earned him the reputation he currently has at Elland Road, though Bogle made that fairly clear himself.
| Leeds United – final five | Date |
| Preston (H) | 12 April |
| Oxford (A) | 18 April |
| Stoke (H) | 21 April |
| Bristol City (H) | 28 April |
| Plymouth (A) | 3 May |
According to Graham Smyth, the two were involved in somewhat of a heated moment at Riverside, seconds after Bogle was penalised for a foul.
Writing via X, he said: “Bogle going mad at Tanaka I think. Lost out in a number of duels in the one sequence of play, and Bogle forced into a foul on the right. Free-kick that will be swung into the area.”
Standards have been set very high this season for Leeds, and scenarios like this can only serve as a benefit in the long run to spur each other on and get over the finish line.
Leeds have five cup finals to go
Mentality will be the deciding factor for Leeds ahead of the final five games, and they need to enter each clash with the right one if they are to finish inside the top two.
Sheffield United’s back-to-back defeats have afforded the Whites a two-point advantage at the top of the table, but one bad result could send Farke’s men tumbling out of the automatic promotion places once again.
Leeds need to pick up maximum points from their remaining games, and on paper, there is no reason why they shouldn’t be.