Leeds Banter Archive July 17 2014

17 Jul 2014 21:04:56
Sorry folks but in 40 years of following Leeds I have never felt as depressed about a new season. As a Leeds and England fan I find it appalling that all teams are happy being owned by foreigners content to sign mediocre or worse talent from overseas. Let's be honest every name linked with the club has failed to make it in their own country and has to be googled to find out who they are. Surely there are British lads playing up and down the country, perhaps in reserve teams who would leap at the chance to resurrect a sleeping giant, if only we had the leadership, and there lies an even bigger problem!

17 Jul 2014 21:14:06
Could not more strongly disagree. MC clearly a savior. Did the necessary cost cutting. We are no longer owned by Haigh et al. Need I say more? Please judge signings and the Hock after 20 games not before. I also have news for you. Finding young British talent is not what it used to be 20 years ago mainly due to influx of foreigners but only way to alter that is when you are at the top. We are not. It takes serious money to obtain such talent. MC shouldn't have to pay 10 million for such players. Too risky at this stage. I believe the incoming players from serie a and b are better than you think.

2-3yr plan mate stick it out unless you wanted Bates to stay!!!
Spurs went out and spent over £100,000,000 in 2 months last season look where it got them!!!

MC has a plan, give him time, let him build then criticise if it don't get any better, what else did we have REALLY apart from admin?

The english lads would cost 4/5 times as much though, that's why all, clubs look abroad for players, I for one am feeling happy about this season, sick of signing 30+ englishman on big wages

17 Jul 2014 21:25:08
I, on the other hand am looking forward to the new season with hope in my heart and anticipation to the max! Regardless of signings or coaching staff that have not yet had an opportunity to prove themselves - I live in the hope that we shall do well and be exciting to watch. Our owners - I have faith, for the first time in years we have someone who loves the game - as I love the game! If he loves my team as I love my team then I shall continue to invest my time as he continues to invest his (and his cash!). So cheer up and look for the good and not the bad! I shall be miserable as and when we lose - as I always am! MOT

17 Jul 2014 21:41:35
Really this is the worst you've felt about a new season considering our history I'm absolutely GOBSMACKED (pardon the capitals).

Just because we have not heard of a player doesn't mean he's second rate. I for one think Cellino and Salerno know the Italian market and Viviani is one of the hottest young prospects in Italy. An equivalent English player would cost five times the £2 million we are supposed to be paying (Ross McBadgekisser). On that note, when did we last bid £2 million?. not for a long time.
MC is a breath of fresh air in my opinion. He ain't scared to splash the cash but won't throw money away on garbage, the complete opposite of the previous two administrations.
MOT with Massimo to the Prem

MM

I'm surprised by OP. Along with many others I'm excited with all the changes at ER, and looking forward to the new season. Let's face it, it has to be better than the last. At last we have an owner with ambition, rather just filling his back pocket at the clubs expense. I personally couldn't give a t=ss what their nationality is, as long as they give their all to Leeds.

This is the best pre season we have had for years. Trust in Don Cellino. Even the part timers should be happy.

17 Jul 2014 14:46:47
did some undercover scouting for leeds as was at the millwall dartford game. Dartford are confrence prem or whatever it is called and their team includes ex leeds keeper Jason Brown.

Millwall had a few new boys for Hock to look out for. One was briggs of fulham, a left back who was by far their best player and looks real quality. In middle young fred againwingy looked good and jimmy abdu also decent. Up front they were toothless Marques beyound useless, and gueye of everton great when not under pressure and good left foot shot but no real skill or direction and when under pressure useless, Gregory is someone they rate upfornt and appretnly tastey although saw little of him as he got no support. They won one nil in boring game through defectled Jermain easter shot. Brown had no saves to make and Darftord caused problems. So there it is hock all the intfo, no need for payment, just make sure you win. I will be there in the millwall end on the day (as I can never get away tickets) but need us to win as all my family and mates are millwall and I suffer when we get beat there every year. they were so poor last night we must beat them if we turn up. MOT

17 Jul 2014 14:16:26
just been watching videos of viviani and he looks like a top player what's everyone else think? MOT

Yeah, I've been watching the same videos. Obviously they're only going to show his best bits, and not his howlers, however, this guy looks a bit special. He's got a keen eye for goal, that's for sure.

Just need his signature, which is unlikely imo

MOT

17 Jul 2014 12:47:47
Of course, others to come in but trying to picture the team for Millwall with confirmed players so far it's looking like:

Silvestri
Byram Pearce Lees Warnock
Bianchi Austin Murphy Tonge
Doukara Smith

Whats your thoughts? Would like to see a stronger centre half than Lees (Hudson?), and for me our problem position is a left sided midfielder. I went for Tonge but could play Poleon, Morison for Tonge (or Viviani?). Be interesting to update this team as and when we sign a player.

Dawson is left footed so I'd let him have a go on left. Probably better at the top of a diamond feeding the strikers but could work in a standard 442.

17 Jul 2014 10:49:31
MC has said he wants to play 433 next season.

I anticipate a midfield of viviani, bianchi & Murphy.

Doukara will be one of the wide attackers with possibly Smith up the middle and hopefully we will sign another wide player for the other side.

17 Jul 2014 03:51:27
Happy Birthday David Haigh!

Interesting article in the YEP last night containing that letter from LUSC to Haigh. Holding a man in detention that long without charge is not right. Anyway, many happy returns David.