Player Ratings: Leeds (h)

Last updated : 15 May 2004 By Rich Godden
Carlo Cudicini- Don't think he had a save to make all afternoon although Pennant did hit the post late on from a free kick. However, his post match antics allow him to score highly in the ratings this week. Not content with running about with an England flag on his back, Carlo proceeded to join his younger team mates in the mass "Klinsmann" session to each side of the ground. Before leaving the pitch, he still had time to help part of the West Stand cool down by spraying them with water! 10

Mario Melchiot- Mr Casual himself was in fine form today, with some lovely tricks and some great interplay with Jonno. Could prove to be his last game in a Chelsea shirt, and it is performances like this that he will prefer to be remembered for. 8

William Gallas- On one of the hottest days of the year so far, Willy G barely broke sweat. 8

John Terry- Won everything, as usual. Solid as a rock and substituted a few minutes before the end so that the crowd could show their appreciation for him. 8

Wayne Bridge- Allowed so much time to go forward as there was sweet FA for him to do in defence. If only life were always this easy! 8

Claude Makelele- His usual terrier like self, dominated the middle of the park. 8

Frank Lampard- The heartbeat of the side all season, and today was no different. Seemingly had about 50 million shots, all of them going well over! But he ran his heart out as ever and, like JT, was substituted shortly before the end to get the standing ovation he deserved. Super Frankie Lampard! 9

Jesper Gronkjaer- Like Melchiot, this could prove to be Jesper's farwell game. And, against a shabby Leeds back line, Jesper was electric! His crossing was, for the most part, spot on. As usual, he ran his full back ragged. And, for the second straight season, he has scored the game winning goal in the last game of the season! And the crowd even sung his name... 9

Joe Cole- The little box of tricks was in his element today. With no inhibitions, Joey was a menace! Not only was he keepingn the crowd entertained, 9 times out of 10 there was an end product to his game! Had several searing drives saved by Carson. And one magicial cross, which has to be seen to be believed, should have been headed in by Lamps. As Paul Daniels would say, "That's Magic!" 9

Eidur Gudjohnsen- Started the season out in the cold, finished it as our main striker. Held the ball up superbly, and was unlucky not to score. But Eidur's best decision today was to bring his kids onto the pitch for the lap of honour. Once all of the goodbyes were said, Eidur's oldest boy was playing football against, I think, Jimmy's little boy! And it was great entertainment, with Gudjohnsen Jr showing some great skills to skin Jimmy's kid about 10 times! A star in the making, he most definitely was. But don't get too excited- he can't be a day over 7, so we have a while to wait yet! 8