Leeds Banter Archive April 24 2014

 

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24 Apr 2014 22:40:27
Hi Eds 1st time post to this fab page.
Here's a thought for you if we are to see Bmac go how would Pirlo as playercoach sound? How good would that be? Regards Dj

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{Ed013's Note - Welcome DJ}

24 Apr 2014 22:40:20
All gone a bit quiet since the T/O about Together Leeds, unless I've missed something. Were they just Cellino's contingency plan should the QC rule
In favour of the FL?

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24 Apr 2014 22:30:29
Seriously considering trials for leeds! I have two left feet, can't run 100 yards without falling over the ball and couldn't hit a barn door with a tank - what do you reckon get in before Brian leaves?

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24 Apr 2014 21:05:21
If we do get rid of BMD, who do we bring in? can't think of anyone available at minute. Moyes. no chance. Festa or some other Italian. god I hope not. Cellino picking the team. Jesus H. Give the man time just like Rodgers and Dyche had. Its not a great league and 5 or 6 new quality faces could make all the difference. Maybe 4 british and even a couple of italians and who knows. Let face it the man has had an almost impossible task with all the goings on and, believe me, what he did at Reading was no fluke! We need stability and I hope Cellino sees it the same way. And those who say he doesn't show enough passion on the sideline. well that's up to all of us in the stands! Marching On Together.

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There are a few people available mate but whether we could get them is a different story. Di Matteo is one that would be linked due to his Championship and top flight credentials. Steve Clarke is highly rated and praised highly by Mourinho, and could probably get us out of this league. Di Canio and Zola (please god, neither of these).

I think I'd take RDM or Clarke but otherwise I'm quite happy seeing BMD finally get a chance with proper ownership in place. I don't trust his tactics for toffee but I'm willing to see if he can get it right next season.

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I know we should give him a chance but I think the game has changed so much that British managers just don't cut it. Other than Rodgers I can't think of a manager who brings that flair which is needed. I'd like to see a foreign manager in charge next preferably Spanish or with some Spanish influence. Have Leeds ever had a foreign manager? O'Leary doesn't count.

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Good point Corky. I would stick with Brian. After all old whisky nose himself was one FA cup defeat away from the sack and look at what he went on to achieve. Anyway, haven't you heard, Brian will see his contract out as chief scout?. apparently. Until he's sacked of course and then someone will say he told us all ages ago but Eds didn't post it haha.

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GUS poyet as the Chelsea kn bs b4 assistant b4 he fled to twottingham that's as close as I can remember
LEEDS for life
MOT

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Not sure about giving bmd anymore time. In his first game in charge last year against Sheff Wed he got the team playing great football ( wouldn't have been hard after the coronation street that warnock had us playing). However after this he has shown no imagination or improvement ( in fact he's shown us the opposite ). He has relied on his old reading players to the detriment of our team. Like others I would not trust him with a transfer budget nor would I want him trying to implement his football tactics on players that massimo goes out and buys. We need a hungry manager who understands what it takes to get us out of the championship AND to then go on and not only survive in the premiership but bring us back to where we belong- at the top of English football. I don't know who would be the best candidate for the job but I do know bmd is NOT

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Neil clement . Great coach who is looking for a English job according to rumours and will have learnt so much at Madrid and a great amount of contacts could be a bonus in transfer market

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{Ed001's Note - what about Steve Davies from Crewe? Just a thought, Leeds have a strong youth system, so he could continue to work through that. Let Cellino's contacts find the players to bring in to supplement the kids, while Davies deals with the coaching. Sorry was just reading someone saying they would like a young British manager so thought I would throw his name in.}

Steve Clarke will be a good shout or may be Gus if Sunderland sack him

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Ive met Clarke and know what he's like. He makes BMD look enthusiastic! If we could get him DiMatteo would be great alternative if changes are to be made. Him and Eddie Newton would be ideal choice. Again, not name dropping, but I know these two well, especially Newton, and they work from top to bottom(youth team etc) and put a great emphasise on team spirit, technical side, and hard graft. Would Cellino be able to sell Leeds to them? Maybe. But I still say give BMD next season. MOT. by the way I am not doing a jeff!

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24 Apr 2014 16:46:24
Final match of the season for me on sat due to work, a season to forget I must say, it's been dissapointing and some of the performances ( Sheff Wed, Rochdale, Bolton, ) will stay memorable for all the wrong reasons, performance of the season for me has to be Huddersfield at home, I'll cheer the team on as always on sat but I won't be sad to see the back of some of this squad, defensively I struggle to pick out an individual to build next seasons defence around, even Byram has been average be it down to the poor management or the poor team he has had to play in, bearing in mind he was brilliant last season, midfield have spent a good part of the season watching the ball being hoofed over their heads again poor management and tactics, for me Murphy will be ok in a decent team, and the rest couldn't pass wind, up front McCormack has ensured we play championship football next season and Smith will score goals in a decent team, Manager where to you start he has been consistently poor, tactically changing the team as he thrives to get the right formula to give us the free flowing passing football he said would happen, let's be brutally honest it's been absolute garbage and unacceptable.

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Cracking post Andy.

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24 Apr 2014 19:16:39
Well said Andrew, its shame that out of 46 games we can only remember 1 good game, and personally I think that was only the second 45 minute half! At least we've got the world cup to look forward to!

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24 Apr 2014 16:04:05
I just can't believe this lad from Yeovil is a target . My hart sank as I read it on news now . Let's just hope its paper talk or if it's true then mcclueless should be sacked on the spot.

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Can't believe the negativity regarding a player coming in, if you went to Yeovil home away you will have seen him play twice (if he played) and your judging and calling a player already?
Lewis grabban was doing nothing until Rotherham took a gamble on him?
Saurez was only ok until pool took a gamble and everyone advised them not to sign him?
I could carry on but if the lad comes, watch him, give him a chance then criticise him.
No wonder LUFC get players and they don't perform they are getting slated before they sign.

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Andy MOT, are you serious about Suarez?

He 'only' managed 81 goals in 110 games for Ajax, and that is only 'Ok'?!?

Liverpool paid £26m on a gamble for a player who was doing 'Ok' too, really?

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Sussex Leeds
Your talking about the Dutch league don't forget (only guessing equivalent to our championship)
Saurez came with a LOT of baggage and pool were told not to sign him, I guess he wasnt the best example to use but all i'm trying to say is people are slagging players off before they even sign for us!!

Encourage ALL signings, give them 6 months and then judge them WHOEVER they are ;)

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I feel there are better examples, but I do agree with your point (even if Suarez is a bad example, IMO).

I think every club has fans who are fickle, who will disregard a player before he has even stuck on the colours of that particular club, and I can't see it changing any time soon, despite how frustrating it is.

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24 Apr 2014 15:14:46
Hi there Ed, I want to congratulate Luton on getting back into the Football League . We think we had it bad but 40 points deduction was downright vindictive.
I have looked but can't find a Luton site similar to ours so I can send a Leeds fan in peace message of support, can you advise? MorleyWhite.

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{Ed013's Note - Congratulations to Luton}

24 Apr 2014 14:58:32
Ed. why are u aiding and assisting survivor when 90% of fans want him gone
Just leave him alone and he will go away!
Edit this bit if u want. Or leave it in. He is obviously a attention seeking guy
Sticks out a mile!

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{Ed013's Note - Don't forget the abuse you have had at times. Jeff has some fans on here and as long as its kept clean then we don't see a problem. I have my opinion on it, but I will keep that to myself}

We'll put ED, we all have enemies and allies but what we should remember is we ALL support LUFC, pull together lads the ONLY way forward MOT. ;)

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24 Apr 2014 19:22:46
Well said ed, if we started that game Aus we'd have know one left on here, enjoy jeffs poss or ignore them, but stop taking it personally

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Well said ed!
Ausman I remember a good while back you ruffled some feathers got comments for it weather good or bad but we all stuck by you including ED13 and the other guys so let's not witch hunt any particular writer that supports our beloved LEEDS and I for 1 welcome Jeff's comments as he makes me smile admittedly sometimes it's a grimace but it's entertaining none the less
Nice to see you texting once again
LEEDS for life
MOT

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24 Apr 2014 14:29:52
Can MC really be considering giving BMD money to spend on players, if so that means more reading rejects for a final pay day. Money far better spent paying him off and getting him out of the club!!!

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He got the reading rejects for free, the signings he made were probably not what he wanted but had NO other alternative as GFHs promises of funding just DID NOT happen.
I was told he gave a list of possible targets for GFH to try and sign and he didn't get one of them.

GFH lied to BmD and to the FA and to ALL LUFC fans, i'm not saying i'd trust BmD with money but he's been hard done by in my opinion.

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24 Apr 2014 14:29:40
So we are linked with another player who comes from one of the worst defences in the league he should fit right in.

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24 Apr 2014 13:41:52
Well the players have had all season to impress & guess what? They failed miserably & if it wasn't for Macca's goals we would've been relegated for sure. Major overhall needed & bmac you an keep Kebe, and all the rest of the dross and be on your way. I am actually filled with dread when ever I hear us being linked with nobodys & average players from relegated sides. Come on now we have money to spend so let's spend it & let's use the youth to show us what they can now do for the last 2 games.

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24 Apr 2014 12:28:39
What happened to buying back elland road?

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{Ed013's Note - Check the questions page for the answer Ade. I think Cellino will wait for the sale of Cagliari before he buys ER back}

I posted 2 weeks ago that nobody had contacted the owner yet
Still haven't

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Pretty sure he has questions to answer before he can run away.

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24 Apr 2014 12:15:09
What's happened to David Haigh and his cameras in the bogs.
Funny how it's all gone quiet on that front.
God help me I used those toilets.
Jeff

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{Ed013's Note - He has resigned and will probably sink back into the Dubai sunshine. I am however confident Mr Haigh had nothing to do with those cameras. To think that children used the toilets as well, I hope they throw the book at who ever is guilty. I would like to know the timeline of the cameras as my eldest son went in them!}

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You are confident it had nothing to do with Haigh.
Are you kidding he resigned 2 days after the police confirmed the criminal act.
I'm told it happened under a certain Chelsea gentleman and then again under GFH
Who signed it off?
Only 1 person could have done this and it wasn't Paul Hunt.
So who could have?

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{Ed013's Note - There is no proof it is either of them and it could go back to another owners era. You can't just go around accusing people! He resigned because of what Cellino had said in the media}

24 Apr 2014 10:39:48
Its started already.Bmcs first signing will be a defender. wait for it!.Byron Webster. yes!. who is he I hear u ask?.27 year old from Yeovil whos out of contract in the summer. former Donny player too. IS THAT THE TYPE OF PLAYER WE ARE GOING FOR?.Please Massimo b4 its too late. SACK HIM!!

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Was an ex leeds youth.

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We should be aiming for better for sure, he is OK but no more by all accounts, average type.

Brian M can't be here for the revamp of us, in my opinion his tactics and decision making in a game are poor and he plays players out of position. Worst of all he keeps changing back to things that have not worked before for him and he expects different results? That is the classic sign of madness i.e. keep doing the same things and expecting a different result.

Sure MC will let him go, he has had his chance and I don't see the above changing even if we got better players in.

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24 Apr 2014 12:13:51
Come on guys that's a bit unfair! Just because he is a defender it does not mean BMD will play him as one!

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If this rumour is true (and it is not forced to be) it would speak volumes about our current manager. Relegated clubs can have a few gems i.e. Adomah from Bristol City however these gems tend to be in attack and midfield. If you have a team that has finished bottom it tends to be because you have a poor defence therefore to try and snap up one of these "quality" players shows a total lack of ambition. Also as the player is not better than what we currently have which suggests that Brian wants to continue with our current defence because he believes that they are good enough and will prove us all wrong. The man is utterly deluded and should not be given the opportunity to saddle us with sub-standard journey men

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You have a valid point and I agree that we should be aiming for better quality players. Having said that you can have the best defence in the world, but if your Midfield and Forwards are poor quality, you are always going to let in goals. The problem with this Leeds team as I see it, is that we have an abundance of related problems, poor quality throughout the team, players being played out of position, players not looking like they give a damn, continuous rotation of players, poor tactics, no plan b.
The behind the scenes events must have been an issue, to a degree, but I will never accept players not playing for the shirt. There are thousands who turn up to watch Leeds who didn't make it as pro' players and they would give there last breadth to wear the shirt and play for Leeds United.
Ive watched and supported Leeds since 1970 and this team is without doubt, in my opinion, the worst shower of ***** that has collectively worn the Leeds shirt.
Shame on you.
You should be embarrassed to call yourselves a player of LUFC, and you expect to get paid for producing this seasons *****.
MC, mass cull needed, start again.

My apologies Ed for the language, I am so angry, dissallusioned, let down, every expression you can think of, why I should bother every Saturday only to be kicked in the balls again.
Said it before, hope I can get my appetite back for next season, its a painful road, the life of a Leeds United Supporter!

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{Ed013's Note - I am glad you have mentioned the midfield, they are clueless when the opponent is attacking}

What a great letter c lake spoken like a real gutted let down LEEDS fan each Monday I'm pissed off for whole week by Friday I feel bit better then those lifeless inept players ruin the weekend for us all once again loosing is bad enough to swallow but to NOT TRY IS inexcusable, if I done it in my job I'd be sent down the dole office, as most other professions would, so why are footballers so out of touch with reality nowadays
Jeez
LEEDS for life
MOT

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24 Apr 2014 10:00:35
Why are we intrested In Webster from Yeovil aren't they relegated for a reason simply becos they conceded to many goals this season surely we can aim higher then this guy?

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Until the start of next season we will be linked with loads of players just like last Summer.

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24 Apr 2014 08:09:13
Further to a comment lower down about playing younger players last game of the season I was curious about people's opinion.

1.would you rather play a very young/fringe side regardless off result
2. Play a similar team to what we already have being in the hope for an extra few points?

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Dont think I would fill the team with youngsters but bringing 3-4 in for last two games I think would be good experience for them. Nothing at all for us to play for let's see how far they have progressed

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It would be good to see a few of the younger lads get a game, but BMAC and the regular players should be trying to impress MC by having a good end to the season.

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Just play the best team available. If the youngsters are good enough then i'm sure they will get their chance. Its a big step up though, as all those who were hailing Mohatt are starting to see! Very difficult to play week in and week at such a young age in such high intensity games. And let's not forget Dawson had a bad injury pre-season. MOT.

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Both Mac and the players have had their chance and failed miserably, never mind looking at Yeovil players, get shut of Mac and give the new manager time to get the new players in and get em ready for next season, don't wait till he brings a load of no-hopers in, or next season will be another write off, so c'mon Mass, splash the cash.

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