Good day, bad day and off-camera moments from Leeds United's 0-0 draw at home to Brentford.
On Saturday night Leeds United served up a powerful reminder of the strength of feeling that still exists towards the callous murder of two of their own.
Football is of secondary importance to life and death situations but it does afford large groups of people to grieve together and show solidarity. That's what Leeds do every year around this time and the Brentford game was no exception.
Here's the YEP take.
Good day: Elland Road. Outside the stadium supporters gathered alongside family representatives of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight to pay respect, as the anniversary of their murder approaches. Inside the stadium the occasion was marked powerfully. It is always an emotional occasion and this was no exception. Thunderous applause before the game as the teams and match officials paid tribute, then a mass turning of backs on the play, as is the Leeds United tradition. A club and a fanbase that cannot and will not forget.
Bad day: Brenden Aaronson. The American seemed to run into red and white brick walls no matter where he turned. Very little that he tried came off, it was a frustrating evening for him, in a frustrating period. Perhaps the international break has come at a good time, or maybe he needs a break and Daniel Farke needs to freshen things up with a new body in there.
Bad day: Willy Gnonto. On a night when Leeds' plan seemed to consist almost entirely of trying to put balls into the box, Gnonto remained on the bench to the full-time whistle. This game was crying out for something different, some flair or a maverick to produce an unpredictable moment but Farke evidently didn't think it was a game that needed Gnonto. The international break will not see him join up with Italy, he remains outside the picture and no wonder, if he's outside the thinking of his club manager in a game that needs a goal. A frustrating season could yet spark to life but time is not on his side.
Bad day: Premier League. Any neutrals with an ounce of sense would have been on Netflix by the time the half-time whistle sounded. The best league in the world is too often serving up dross, games entirely dominated by set-pieces and aerial battles. And how many more times must we see a tactical timeout before the game's authorities take action to outlaw it?
Off-camera
The entire Brentford squad and staff members forming a huddle in the middle of their half before cracking on with the warm-up.
Stuart Dallas joining Paraag Marathe pitchside during the warm-up. The chairman had made his way from outside the East Stand where he and CEO Robbie Evans laid wreaths ahead of the anniversary of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight's passing.
Brentford lining up with a back five in the warm-up.
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Ao Tanaka offering an apologetic gesture to the Kop after sending a shot over the bar and into the front two rows behind the goal.
Ethan Ampadu and Nathan Collins greeting representatives of the families of Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight and laying wreaths in front of the West Stand.
Ampadu complaining to referee Jarred Gillett about the challenges of Kevin Schade, then having a word with the Brentford man off the ball.
Daniel Farke reacting furiously as Brenden Aaronson needlessly whacked a ball downfield, giving his striker no chance of chasing or competing for it.
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