Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings and gallery in Sheffield Wednesday stalemate as new man gets 5/10

Graham Smyth
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Made a couple of stops when he was needed but was a spectator for the most part (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Made a couple of stops when he was needed but was a spectator for the most part (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The Whites were left frustrated at Elland Road in their final fixture before September’s international break, playing out a goalless draw with Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday.

Xisco Munoz’s Owls came into Saturday’s fixture without a point on the board but left LS11 with a valuable one, having denied Leeds clear-cut opportunities throughout the afternoon.

New signings Djed Spence and Glen Kamara were brought on for their Leeds debuts late on but were unable to break the deadlock, meanwhile £12 million man Joel Piroe made his first appearance for the club at Elland Road.

Had a big chance for a headed winner but sun might have got in his eyes. Performance was fine in both halves. Burst forward to try and create (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Had a big chance for a headed winner but sun might have got in his eyes. Performance was fine in both halves. Burst forward to try and create (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Here is how the YEP rated each player’s individual performance in the 0-0 draw.

Worked hard but like Struijk wasn't always completely in control of situations. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Worked hard but like Struijk wasn't always completely in control of situations. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Wasn't entirely comfortable with Smith. Lots of good passing, a few not-so-good moments of distribution. (Pic: Tony Johnson)
Wasn't entirely comfortable with Smith. Lots of good passing, a few not-so-good moments of distribution. (Pic: Tony Johnson)
A more than adequate showing at left-back. Got up and down, linked up with Gnonto well, created a few problems. Sensible in possession (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
A more than adequate showing at left-back. Got up and down, linked up with Gnonto well, created a few problems. Sensible in possession (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Some lovely football, looked after the ball well and moved it forward. First half was more influential than second when he faded later on. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Some lovely football, looked after the ball well and moved it forward. First half was more influential than second when he faded later on. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Sprayed the ball around to both flanks really well. Looked a cut above in possession again. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Sprayed the ball around to both flanks really well. Looked a cut above in possession again. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Had a decent first half, really worked his socks off in the second. Got at defenders, linked up well with Shackleton, created danger. (Pic: Simon Hulme)
Had a decent first half, really worked his socks off in the second. Got at defenders, linked up well with Shackleton, created danger. (Pic: Simon Hulme)
The key to much of Leeds' best work in the first half and some of it in the second. Pace, skill, hard work and a goal threat. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
The key to much of Leeds' best work in the first half and some of it in the second. Pace, skill, hard work and a goal threat. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Found it difficult to get into the game against such a compact opponent. Touch let him down at times, couldn't make the ball stick. (Pic: George Tewkesbury/PA Wire)
Found it difficult to get into the game against such a compact opponent. Touch let him down at times, couldn't make the ball stick. (Pic: George Tewkesbury/PA Wire)
Spurned a couple of good chances, one of them golden. Some nice touches, flashes of his ability on the ball, couple of lovely passes. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Spurned a couple of good chances, one of them golden. Some nice touches, flashes of his ability on the ball, couple of lovely passes. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Looked very difficult to dispossess. Quick and strong. Will be a dynamic presence for Leeds. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Looked very difficult to dispossess. Quick and strong. Will be a dynamic presence for Leeds. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
A couple of neat touches in a very brief cameo late on. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
A couple of neat touches in a very brief cameo late on. (Pic: Jonathan Gawthorpe)
Didn't spot a few fouls that looked obvious. Used his cards but time wasting carried on (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Didn't spot a few fouls that looked obvious. Used his cards but time wasting carried on (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)