Complex sentence: Telfer was expected to act as cover for right back Frazer Richardson, but after some poor performances by Leeds' centre backs, Telfer found himself playing in an unfamilar centre back role after impressing for Leeds in the position in a Carling Cup game against Crystal Palace.
Split into simpler sentences: Telfer was expected to act as cover for right back Frazer Richardson. But after some poor performances by Leeds' centre backs, Telfer found himself playing in an unfamilar centre back role after impressing for Leeds in the position in a Carling Cup game against Crystal Palace.