Leeds Banter Archive January 23 2017

 

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23 Jan 2017 18:09:27
As another day passes are we going to sign anyone? So can someone tell me were AR'S investment is because I can't see any sign of it at the moment. Every other team have dine there business and we're still speculating who we might be interested in ( might being the word) I don't think anything has changed at all its like every other transfer window it will pass without any meaningful activity.

If we lose a centre back to suspension or injury and then pick up a second injury in that position we will suffer big time so come on MC and AR get your fingers out and strengthen the squad.

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23 Jan 2017 19:08:12
Not true that every other team have done their business. A few key transfers could start a domino effect

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23 Jan 2017 19:41:49
Cant see us making any major signings. AR said no big spending in this window. Frustrating but hope a couple come in. Just hope it is investment and not investors.

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23 Jan 2017 20:47:30
If we had won on Saturday i'm sure we wouldn't be that fussed if we didn't buy anybody. Our midfield is sorted and there is plenty of cover. Woody is scoring, but we need another goal scorer. If Taylor stays and when fit along with Pontus and Coops we have cover. If we beat forest on Wednesday, then we're back on course. Do we go shit or bust in a transfer window where let's face it there ain't much going or leave Monk to it?

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23 Jan 2017 20:49:19
Most teams speedy or the ones with any ambition.

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23 Jan 2017 21:11:40
I see your point Martyn but I trust Monk totally. He will get the right players at right price, if they're available. Its pretty obvious we need a CB a wide left player and a striker but I'd rather the right players then a player just to fill them positions. Still time?

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{Ed025's Note - jagielka would do a great job for leeds corky..

23 Jan 2017 21:44:44
He would Ed but a backup CB is needed as the regular two are playing outstanding. Don't think he'd be too happy in that role at Leeds top player he is.

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{Ed025's Note - you may be right mate..

24 Jan 2017 06:52:31
My point is its getting muddy and colder and typically it's the time of year you pick up more injuries than when it's dry and we are a bit thin on the ground. If woody gets injured ( touch wood it won't happen) no punt intended then are we back to Duke as target man?

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24 Jan 2017 08:23:16
Guys, don't go to bed just yet. The windows doesn't close until 31st January at 11pm.

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24 Jan 2017 10:32:18
I'm actually coming round to your point of view Martyn. Never much quality around in January but I know what we will all be saying in May if we sign nobody and just miss out on the playoffs

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24 Jan 2017 14:06:57
i am certain we will make the playoffs. just worried we will lose in them again. i don't think my heart could handle another play off loss. that said, amazing we are talking about playoffs, not another dead season or relegation.

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23 Jan 2017 16:46:37
finally watched the game, don't think we were that bad or worse than some of the game we won, we did have a few out but i do worry about some, douk works hard and is decent utility man and good cover, i like him coming on in final 20 as he will run a tiring defence ragged but he has started last 14 games for us and he is not good enough as starter, can't pass, not enough quality and not enough goals. Same with beridi good as cover but i think taylor will go (really is he injured? really) and he is not good enough. Same with coyle very good prospect but if we want to go up we need another cb as cover to keep aling in rb (although he does well as cover in cb) .

finally cover for wood unless monk knows something about wilks that i do not. that said with sacko (who i think we really miss) taylor or his replacement and pontus back in i think we could make automatic promotion with cover. if not we will still make playoffs these little fake northern teams play hearts out against us so we can't be too hard. also note on green i have slated him but think he has really come good last few geames and well worth his place in goal.

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23 Jan 2017 17:42:30
Don't agree about Beradi. Think he's been really solid and reliable for us . Often overlooked in our comments because he's not flashy and just gets quietly on with his job. Put him back into his best position at rb and he will shine

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23 Jan 2017 18:12:38
Agree Beradi much better on the right but he isn't going to displace LA. He hasn't looked as good as he did last season - maybe he isn't still fully fit mentally or maybe it's the position or perhaps we just have better players so he isn't shining as much!

Whatever the reason he still puts in a shift and is good back up for CT until we get someone else in ! can't complain too much about any of our players although Berm has a point about Douk - I think he is tired! I am sure GM will have a handle on it so I'll let him get on with itπŸ˜‚πŸ‘πŸ» onwards and upwards. MOT

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23 Jan 2017 19:21:12
Beradi is a red card waiting to happen.

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23 Jan 2017 19:29:22
Beradi is a good right back. can't really say he's got worse because he is playing out of position. Coyle still learning so will be a bit of a risk. Douks only looks good when Sacko playing for some reason, maybe gets a bit more space, agree should be on bench but Dallas not any more threatening.

Need a left winger who gets 10+ a season. Any suggestions. Green is ok but shame Sylv can't get his act together on crosses as i think he would have got to that free kick.

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23 Jan 2017 19:34:24
Billy. I think you are thinking of Bellusci. Or maybe Pontus. But every hard defender is a red card waiting to happen surely

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23 Jan 2017 21:04:02
Beradi is top draw. One of the best RBs in league. Shame for him Ayling has turned out to be the best! No harm having the two best though. Ok he can be rash but I personally love his attitude to the game.

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23 Jan 2017 21:48:02
i agree baridi is good at RB but luke aling is a god and coyle good back up. at the moment baridi is playing left back and i don't think taylor will play for us again. i think baridi is decent cover at left back and very good considering it ain't his position but i do not want to go into play offs with him as our first choice left back as i think with him and maybe douk in front teams will target that area and get success. if taylor stays no problems but if he goes a left back is a must as long term baridi is not the answer for me.

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23 Jan 2017 22:31:47
Think you're right Bermo but I'm hoping Taylor ain't going anywhere.

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23 Jan 2017 23:15:18
Bw. Green is not improving at all. He should have got the low shot goal and just looks to rely on luck most of time. Marginally better than silv but both lack. Silv wouldn't have got free kick.

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24 Jan 2017 11:28:35
well Aus as a goalkeeping legend, I am inclined to disagree. i think green has gone from very poor to above decent, maybe a 3 to a 7.

think first one his lack of command of area and communication lead to throw in and think slivstri might of save the free kick and the first goal (sure silvestri would of saved first goal) but then silvestri is great shot stopper and better than most prem keepers in this aspect, however green has improved a lot for me, the save which he held was good and very important as striker was waiting and he is very good at saves coming off line.

please do not compare these men to players like myself aus. remember green and slivestri are mere mortals, when i am considered a goalkeeping god :)

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23 Jan 2017 12:32:33
We seem to be linked with every tom dick and harry most probably end up with zilch

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23 Jan 2017 13:24:24
Who does he play for ?

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23 Jan 2017 16:39:33
I think he's talking about Thommasso Diccanarri. I think he's Italian. Not sure who he plays for though. πŸ˜€

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23 Jan 2017 18:11:57
Probably end up with the Dutch striker hertz van rental

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23 Jan 2017 19:09:50
Comedy gold Martyn

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23 Jan 2017 12:25:12
One thing that is consistent about young players - they are inconsistent. Vierra is a star in the making. Coyle could make the grade as could Phillips but they will all have bad days. Hernandez needs a play in a game where there is a solid foundation in mid field. If there is a problem in mid field he will be almost invisible. Wood will score if he gets the service. Add that to a make shift back four and you have a recipe for the Barnsley game. If the mid field is struggling neither Roofe nor Doukara will be much help. Not bad going forward from a solid base but that's it as far as they are concerned. Ergo we need a back up player at centre back, another wide player and backup for Wood if we are going to be serious contender. On their day the current squad can beat anyone in the division but over the long season we need more for the pressure days when everyone isn't available or someone is having an off day. It may be the club is waiting for the Summer to strengthen and hoping for a miracle with the current players. Who knows?

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23 Jan 2017 12:57:01
I agree with most of above. Think viera is awesome and still so young! Prob need back up for centre defence cause ayling best at full back. And obviously a proven goal scorer. Will need to get goalkeeper sorted too. Cause green gives me the hebegebees everytime he goes near a football Hope okane. Bridcutt. Vierra. Hernandez. Start. Think roofe and wood is best at moment. Not convinced about coyle but ok for bench.

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23 Jan 2017 13:06:03
Good post Hess! You are right we lost the midfield battle at barnsley when o kane came on it was much better but too late by then as damage had been done. We can't be too harsh on them as they have been much more consistent this year compared with last season. Then next 9 days are going to be important regarding incomings if we are to sustain our challenge and not fade away again! 😎

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23 Jan 2017 14:57:48
If Monk only wants to bring in two more players it should be unlikely that one will be a Centre back as the expectation/gamble will be that Bartley and Jansson will start the majority of games with Cooper and Ayling as back up. Another Centre back will just sit on the bench and rarely play. More likely a striker and left winger. Please note I say more likely if Monk wants to bring in only 2 players. I personally feel that Cooper is not sufficient as back up

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23 Jan 2017 15:21:19
Agree Notts, think it will be difficult to get the quality needed in January window, as clubs and like us will refuse to let star players leave (unless for silly money)

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23 Jan 2017 07:23:04
We bought anybody yet?

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23 Jan 2017 09:44:38
Nope😴

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23 Jan 2017 11:29:44
Nope?

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23 Jan 2017 15:35:13
Tricky word there for you Aussie. Nope means : not exactly anything to report at this moment in time - but don't worry, if there is any news, we will let you know. Eventually

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