Leeds Banter Archive August 27 2017

27 Aug 2017 21:44:46
Would we swap Dallas for Oliveira? my opinion would be no, offer Dallas a new contract and sign Oliveira as well.

28 Aug 2017 04:31:20
Dallas in form of his life. No deal.

28 Aug 2017 09:26:46
It might be the only way we could sign Oliviera if they are genuinely after him. Would rather have both or turn our attention to another striker.

28 Aug 2017 11:14:57
I would like to see Dallas, Saiz, alli and roofe next game . leave Ph to bench

28 Aug 2017 11:23:08
As a straight swap? All day long.

27 Aug 2017 19:19:40
No Bean/88/Swad today then? 😜

{Ed033's Note - Maybe they were at the Spurs game.

27 Aug 2017 17:23:10
Window closes this week . Two Questions for everyone:
1. What does everyone think is needed?

2. What does everyone think we will get?

27 Aug 2017 19:31:10
NEED - nothing. want - maybe another CB and, hopefully not, but in Jan a top top quality proven goalkeeper

28 Aug 2017 02:22:19
A winger and a centre forward for me. It's a squad thing at the end of the day. No 11 players will win this league as it's a long hard slog. If we were to say get injuries or suspensions for say Roofe, Hernandez and Grot all at the same time we need cover and cover for the players coming in on the subs bench too. Plus I like competition for places!

28 Aug 2017 04:44:11
Good questions PA. Here are my answers. 1. Jota and Gestede 2. Gestede Nothing defensively is needed. Penny and Army Knife back in training. I like look of Shauny. Midfield don't think Sacko will amount to much and Pablo is showing signs of wear and tear. Jota would do nicely. Target man Gestede to teach Grot and competition for places. These extra signings and the league is ours.

28 Aug 2017 11:59:55
Dont forget guys we got a right Kun T in U23s

27 Aug 2017 16:26:00
Something else I have noticed that I really like is TC celebrating when we score and he does proper celebrate, it's great to see that Leeds United means something to him instead of just being a wallet filler. I used to wonder with Monk as he was quite animated on the touch line, I'm not saying he didn't look pleased but he didn't celebrate like TC did, also it was great to see Radz and team there yesterday, he looks like a cool Mafia dude! MOT

27 Aug 2017 15:57:36
Chris Woods got his dream move to the Burnley bench with CT. I know its Premier League but they are 9 places above us technically. Personally I would rather be a starter on 20k than a sub on 40k.

27 Aug 2017 17:05:25
Vinny, are you sure? Would you rather work v hard for a living or get twice as much money for not doing v much?

28 Aug 2017 00:04:14
That's the problem LIG. The attitude of players. Wasn't so long ago that being number 9 at leeds was a lot better than being anything at Burnley. To answer the question, if I was a footballer I would want to play football as regular as possible. Money is everything to most players it's sad really.

27 Aug 2017 15:47:54
Imo we should be looking for a top left back if we building a team, unless CBJ has some kind of agreement. Just not sure we need another CF. Maybe if he was a very good one. Personally I would love shane long at leeds, would suit the system perfectly. MOT.

27 Aug 2017 15:37:11
Well, Green has gone to possibly the third worst place any Leeds player could go (in my opinion) , but I wish him well, based on his performances through the latter part of last season. Can't blame him for going! And welcome back Andy Lonergan! Awesome backup / competition for Felix!

27 Aug 2017 15:42:58
Well said, good luck Rob Green. Chuck a few in their net mate.

27 Aug 2017 15:08:37
Is anyone questioning the need to spend 4-6 mill on a new striker who, after all, will be a gamble when we have, at least, 3 already. Roofe contributing and scoring. With Grot showing signs of class and, to come back in, Ekuban who did not disgrace himself, when on show. After all, the more you have, the more you have to keep happy. 4 into 1 won't go.

27 Aug 2017 15:18:05
Plus Kun T looks the business for the u23s.

27 Aug 2017 15:40:56
I agree entirely! But with winter around the corner, would like to see one more up front and at the back, to cover for injuries. We look good right now!

27 Aug 2017 18:54:15
It's a tricky balance. You need sufficient for cover and to provide depth so the players don't burn out over a long season but not so many that they get rusty or disgruntled sitting on the bench,

27 Aug 2017 14:41:45
Leeds still behind, Wolves, Cardiff, Middlesbrough and Fulham for outright winners at 12/1 and to get promoted, again we are behind all of the above plus Derby and we are 9/2! Get your money on Leeds! Oh and Leedstoryscum, a little message for you, you are NOT PETTY at all as I for one am loving the fact that he left for Middlesbrough because if he hadn't gone there we wouldn't know any different and we would be watching the same no plan B football! He made leaving seem it was all Radz fault, maybe now we know why Radz wasn't as accommodating! It's like when an old girlfriend dumps you for another bloke, you always keep an eye out hoping she's picked a bad one and he does nothing for her and she isn't happy! But in this case just to reiterate we won't be getting back with Monk! But just so you know mate your not the only one! MOT

27 Aug 2017 15:00:18
Maybe I'm biased and getting carried away, but I really don't see two teams better than us. Don't see why we can't get automatic.

27 Aug 2017 15:43:50
I'm 100M% in agreement with you on that one SG, Cardiff won't stay the course, Ipswich is a few game wonder, Wolves are good but a couple of injuries and they will struggle, I can't see Derby, Forest or Norwich getting into the top six, Fulham and Reading just getting going, Sheff Wed, Sunderland, Aston Villa and Hull still to find any sort of momentum and Middlesbrough, well with Monks contribution who knows, relagated would suit me! So not many if any better than Leeds at the moment! MOT

27 Aug 2017 12:57:39
G morning Gents and any ladies on here. I have just read that Monk has decreed that he wants to choose which journalists the Gazette send to interview him, so in retaliation they are refusing to send any at all and refusing to print any press releases that he sends to them. How to win friends and influence people.

27 Aug 2017 11:23:56
Really enjoyed watching the match yesterday very similar to Sunderland only slightly better passing wise, A delight to watch the confident accurate nice neat quick one touch passing in triangles (like watching Barcelona a few years back😆) that created openings to set our quick creative players off down the wings, once again rock solid at the back it looks like a brick wall and the fact that Felix is mostly polishing his fingernails during the game tells it's own story, may have to give him a fifa PlayStation to keep him occupied during the game! Seriously though it is a joy to watch at the moment long may it continue, my only little bit of constructive criticism would be the lads need to shoot more when inside or around their box, instead of trying to walk the ball in, as we would be out of sight during games, but only a small detail. Looking forward to seeing the lads at ER in 2 weeks for Burton, peace and happy Sunday brothers MOT regards DJ 😎

27 Aug 2017 13:11:17
Have to say Felix looks more settled and are defence did very well . We play so different from last year there's a real desire to get the ball moving up-field quicker . We always looked a threat and which Saiz, Roofe, Alli and PH goals looked on the cards . P H looked a bit off and I would have subbed him a bit sooner for Dallas . Traore from Forest spent a lot of the game with Alli on him but his physical statue was just to much at times . Enters new boy Grot who is massive first tackle on Traore and he flattens him, also good feet for such a big lad .

27 Aug 2017 10:16:23
Middlesbrough at home yesterday had one shot on target at home. Ring any bells.

27 Aug 2017 11:43:27
Yes but were they at home ?

27 Aug 2017 11:58:29
Like I suspect many of you, I did wish Preston well yesterday. I know we should be magnanimous towards Monk, but despite my best efforts, I am not that strong and find myself having a quiet gloat everytime he stumbles. I need to find a Boro banter site and have an amble through their opinions of him and their style since he arrived. How petty can one be?

27 Aug 2017 12:41:36
It's hard after a break up But try to let go and move on Letting him see how much happier you are without him should be enough Regards Deirdre

27 Aug 2017 12:41:36
It's hard after a break up But try to let go and move on Letting him see how much happier you are without him should be enough Regards Deirdre

27 Aug 2017 13:36:10
Dear Deirdre. I've got a little problem that won't seem go away. I think it's medical term is leeds1988itus or bean123itus. When it flares up it can be very irritating but it seems that a few excellent wins then it goes back into it prehistoric cave. I'm slightly concerned that when we lose a game it'll come back with a vengeance. Please help me Deirdre, I don't know what to do. Regards Lucas.

27 Aug 2017 15:10:15
Best thing Lucas is with that kind of irretation is to try not to scratch it as it only makes it more irritating. Often in such cases of a nasty little irritation is to try and ignore it (hard sometimes, I know) and it should clear off I mean up on its own.

27 Aug 2017 09:49:55
Dwight Gayle anyone? I think if we signed him we would go up as champions!

27 Aug 2017 11:50:10
He would be quality in this side, but only if the price was right.

27 Aug 2017 11:54:12
I keep hoping so. I think he would be the icing our little blue, white and yellow cake. Not keen on away kit.

27 Aug 2017 07:49:52
I think the sale of Wood might turn out to be a great bit of business. TC handled it very professionally, we made it clear we didn't want to sell but we adapted immediately to the departure and have probably produced our best performances this year without him. We became too Wood dependent, now we have 5/6 players on the pitch who can and have scored. Really interested in who we spend a bit more cash on, because it definately could be the icing on the cake!

27 Aug 2017 08:40:17
Got to agree with that. Style of play last season relied on end ball going to wood, no runners think that's why a lot of our play was going sideways and back, nothing moving about up front. Now we are a better passing team and playing attacking football which not only suits our players but is what Leeds are about. All looking good.

27 Aug 2017 09:32:50
AR stated when he appointed TC (who? ) That he was very impressed with the presentation that he had put on during his interview with his tactical analization of our play last season. The way we have started this season tells us that TC knows what he is talking about. We are loyal fans and we speak bluntly which is our right, we will lose afew this season but play with the passion we are showing and it's going to be one ELL of a season. MOT.

27 Aug 2017 13:18:12
The thing I do like about T C is that he worked out who he wanted to bring in for the style of football he wants and has released players he don't see fitting with that . When players come off the bench we have that momentum about us

27 Aug 2017 03:49:14
Damn. 2 weeks until the next game. Damn. Damn. Damn. Damn. Damn. Damn.

26 Aug 2017 23:11:59
Popped into B&Q after the game. Whilst browsing got chatting with this friendly saleswoman. I told her I was in an excellent mood because my team had won. After a brief pause, I figured I might as well tell her we were in this game at Forest so with Wood gone Phillips turning the screw driving Grot forward the Roofe was on fire and it was all down to Saiz. For some reason she returned 5 minutes later with a load of stuff I didn't need!

27 Aug 2017 11:03:13
Ha ha ha ha Quality George! Spat out me coffee 😆

26 Aug 2017 22:47:09
Just been on the phone with our kit manufacturers. I congratulated them on the stunning design of the black kit but asked them how do the shorts look normal size but really they're much much bigger? Lady asked what do I mean? I said well Alioski had Traore in his pocket for 90 minutes!

27 Aug 2017 01:37:58
Glad i wasn't the the only one to spot it George!

27 Aug 2017 08:29:04
I can see a few left-backs in this league throwing sickies when they play Leeds :)

27 Aug 2017 14:52:29
Don't know about just a sickie there'lle be a few managers bringing the bus on the pitch and parking it!