Leeds Banter Archive February 28 2014

 

Use our rumours form to send us leeds transfer rumours.

28 Feb 2014 16:06:11
One thing I am happy about is that, regardless of the fact that Cellinos takeover hasn't been ratified by the persons at the FL, he appears to be pumping money into the club and it appears that we are moving onward and hopefully upward. Signs of this are below:

Entreprise Insurance's "debt" has been settled, no chance GFH have money for this so it must be cellino. One point I would like to make is, that is, if the debt was due to be paid back in 2015, why were they kicking up a fuss, or was this on the payment term. Anyhows, I think after their contract runs up and we are in the premiership, they will not be anywhere near the club shirt. Hopefully this was the issue that needed clearing up with the FL.

We have signed 2 quality players, with rumours of a 3rd big name signing. OK we have shipped 2 out, but the wages and fees involved would have been made up by Cellino and co

Players salaries have been paid again, now I don't know if this was an issue or not this month, but it has happened. so no repeat as last month.

I for one have a good feeling about this weekend and and hopefully the signing of Wickham keeps the feel good factor up.

DS

Believable0 Unbelievable0

Ed, am I not allowed to call the FA "persons"?

DS

Agree0 Disagree0

{Ed013's Note - It is against the site rules mate, but I will allow this on}

Appreciated.

DS

Agree0 Disagree0

Reading phil hay in the yep our future lies in the hands of shaun Harvey and the people who think he is a fit and proper person . after we got 15 pts deducted for our financial dealings on his watch plus the judges verdict of the man in the summing up of the levi case I don't trust him . I hope he has not given GFH unofficial assurances which has led them to borrow millions off cellino just to have the rug pulled from under them .we have to believe cellino has had real assurances from somewhere and everything is ok . I believe if he gets us we will be in our best position for 11 years . after all the money he has given GFH I pray he buys us .

Agree0 Disagree0

I like 'person'. I've even started using it in real life as in 'what a person!' :D

Agree0 Disagree0

{Ed007's Note - I've been doing that for a while as well, you freaky person!}

Ed 007 - Nice touch the freaky ;)

Agree0 Disagree0

{Ed007's Note - :)

28 Feb 2014 15:37:25
Now come on lads let's shift the focus from ownership for a while and think about taking 3 points from qpr. They are in difficulties atm due to 3 losses on the spin, with our improved squad we have a chance of pulling off an upset and making Mr redknapp's position all the more precarious at Loftus rd. apr have long assumed they were going to walk this league and I for one would love us to pull a fast one on them tomorrow. Wickham to open his account tomorrow.
onandonandonandon.MOT

Believable0 Unbelievable0

Ross hat trick please, I got £50 on him at 6/1 to win the golden boot

Agree0 Disagree0

28 Feb 2014 11:50:52
Can't get Edoardo Cellino's "the best is yet to come" out of my head. Is it a "general" statement, meaning future signings and investments will be far higher level than previous? Or does it point directly to the third player expected to sign next week? Surely - having signed quality lads Butland & Wickham, he would not use those words and drive expectations sky high if the player coming was Rodwell or Sigurdsson? I have a feeling the Cellinos may have struck the new "Strachan deal". The most crazy rumour I've heard is Paul Scholes. but I don't believe that for a second!
But someone big is coming!
Now who might that be?
Suggestions please.

Believable0 Unbelievable0

Perhaps he means the "best" is the completion of the purchase of Leeds, and/or ER? Just putting it out there.

Agree0 Disagree0

To be fair, Rodwell or Sigurdsson would satisfy his statement in my eyes

Agree0 Disagree0

Which Sigurdsson would it be? Not Gylfi?

Agree0 Disagree0

28 Feb 2014 11:36:41
I for one was an anti Celiinio fan but after EVERYTHING that has floated to the surface regarding GFH etc I know its going to be traumatic but I am now 100% behind him (no alternatives really)
Was looking at doing a poll now on Cellinio, just to see what the fans think nowt he truth is out but NOT sure how I do it?
Andy MOT

Believable0 Unbelievable0

Cellino ha put money where GFH had a year to and they brought in no one.Gve him a fair rack as the alternative is obivion.i 've seen a lt in 35 years supporting my beloved leeds and its about time we got worthy owners with actual abitions to match our great great club.end of rant.

Agree0 Disagree0

28 Feb 2014 10:28:31
If Cellino is jumping through all the hoops the FL require as well as paying wages as rumoured as well as settling debts to Fake Supporters that try put winding up orders against us, while bringing in some quality players, Maybe its time we gave this guy a real chance!
He doesn't even own the club yet but seemingly has done more in 2weeks than Masterbates & GFH ever did!
Lets get behind this guy with our full support and start a new era that our club deserves and the greatest and loyalist fans in the world have yearned for. So what if the FL are against Him. They have been against LUFC for years. Welcome to the club!
IIIIGManIIII

Believable0 Unbelievable0

Dear GFH, the past is the past, we are NOW United

Agree0 Disagree0

28 Feb 2014 10:01:58
Twitter reporting, jack Roswell could be coming in, I don't believe it, although I didn't believe butland or wickham so maybe could be the "best is yet to come" Cellinos son was talking about social media is pretty good with rumours sometimes these days although wide of the mark as often, make of it as you will

Believable0 Unbelievable0

Is this relating to the Roswell ufo sightings in the 60`s?

Agree0 Disagree0

28 Feb 2014 09:24:22
Ed - have you heard anything, was this the last stumbling block to FL approval.

Believable0 Unbelievable0

{Ed013's Note - The FL have asked for more documents from both parties. Cellino must be certain it will happen as he is putting a lot of money into the club}

28 Feb 2014 08:06:47
Surely the T/O must go through now! Conspiracy theory I've just come up with. the financial fair play rules will b changed after the mighty whites gain promotion and stumble to relegation the next season, FL will stop parachute payment causing melt down at lufc. Wot do u think ed possibility? Or do I need to get my boiler serviced. have been getting headaches recently. Thought it was due to T/O dragging on

Believable0 Unbelievable0

28 Feb 2014 09:27:53
Predictions for Saturday!

2 - 1 Leeds; McCormack, both goals

Believable0 Unbelievable0

3-2 Leeds. Ross Mac will get 2 wickham 1

Agree0 Disagree0

27 Feb 2014 23:37:45
Think about it, gfh have someone bankrolling the club whilst they still own it, no wonder there dragging there heels we have 3 home games in a short space of time which they will bank all the gate receipts.cellino will end up doing what flowers did he will pull out because gfh are taking him for a ride, they are robbing peter to pay Paul, we need gfh out of our club and that includes haigh and nooruddin, let's have Eddie gray chairman and dom Matteo as CEO, and radebe involved somewhere let them educate cellino and his sons, because I hold my hands up, the way he started wasn't good but the way he's gone about building his bridges is impressive, and if we can educate him into the English game he could end up leading us back to the prem, but the only thing that worries me is his tendancy to fire managers, if we are to be successful we need stability and that's where the right people guiding him and teaching him comes in I'm worried haigh and nooruddin are just yes men in it to boost there egos, let's get rid of them and then and only then can we move on.

Believable0 Unbelievable0

Cellino is no mug, I doubt very much he would be piling his money into the club already without a contingency for it. He has GFH over a barrel due to their total incompetence. If you believe what Survivor says there is a clause in the takeover that stipulates Cellino buys out their remaining 25% stake on promotion to the prem. let's hope he is right on this one!

Agree0 Disagree0

From what I've heard about him he only sacks managers who aren't up to his high standard, I've no issues with that what so ever, it can easily add up just look at Fulham this season. Owners make mistakes as well as everyone else at least he looks like he's big enough to admit it and move them on not just sit back and watch the team struggle week in week out. You only have to see how quick a learner the guy is he was hated by many on deadline day (me included I don't mind admitting) and now look at him. Its a brilliant quality to have knowing when u have made a mistake and having the conviction to put it right quick.

Agree0 Disagree0

Seeing as a few million has been spent paying GFHs loans off I can't see Celinio walking away can you?

Agree0 Disagree0